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Mails.

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, TUESDAY, MARCH 25, 1902.

U.S. MAIL LINES.

PACIFIC MAIL S.S. CO., OCCIDENTAL

TOYO KISEN KAISHA.

ORIENTAL S.S. CO.,

Intimations.

WILLIAM MACLEOD, D.D.S.,

DENTIST.

Beaconsfield Arcade, Nos. 11 and 12,

2nd Floor,

[77d

GREEN ISLAND CEMENT COMPANY,

LIMITED.

PORTLAND CEMENT.

25.50 Cask of 323,th. Net ex Factory, $9.80 T Bag of 295 the

SHEWAN, TUMES & CO., tieneral Managers. Himekong, 15th March, 1492.

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TAKING CARGO AND PASSENGERS TO JAPAN, THE UNITED STATES, MEXICO, preferred.

CENTRAL AND SOUTH AMERICA, AND EUROPE;

PROPOSED SAILINGS FROM HONGKONG.

"NIPPON MARU".

"PERU"

*COPTIC "

"AMERICA MARU"

"CITY OF PEKING " "GAELIC "

......THURSDAY, 3rd April, at Noon. FRIDAY, 1th April, at Noon. .SATURDAY, 19th April, at Noon. ...TUESDAY, 29th April, at Noon, .TUESDAY, 6th May; at Noon.

THURSDAY, 15th May, at Noon.

HE T. K. K. Company's Steamship "NIPPON MARU," will be despatched for SAN and HONOLULU, on THURSDAY, the 3rd April, at Noon, taking Freight for Japan, the United States, and Europe, Passengers are allowed to break their journey at any point

an roule,

Through Passage Tickets granted to England, France and Germany by all trans-Atlantic lines of Steamers, and to the principal cities of the United States or Canada.

Passengers holding through ORDERS TO EUROPE have the choice of the Overland Rail.Routes from San Francisco, including the SOUTHERN PACIFIC, CENTRAL PACIFIC, UNION PACIFIC, DENVER and RIO GRANDE, and NORTHERN PACIFIC RAIL WAY; also the CANADIAN PACIFIC RAILWAY on payment of £4 in addition to the regular tarif fate.

Passengers holding Orders for OVERLAND-CITIES in the United States have between SAN FRANCISCO and CHICAGŮ, the option of the SOUTHERN PACIFIC, CENTRAL PACIFIC, UNION PACIFIC, DENVER and RIO GRANDE, and other direct connecting Railways, and foin Cincago to destination the choice of direct lines.

Special rates (First-class only) to European Poials, are grantul to Missionaries, Members of the Naval, Military, Diplouatic and Consular Services, and European Civil Service Dicials located in Asia, and to European Officials in the Service of the Governments of China and Japan,

TO UNITED STATES and CANADIAN POINTS, Special rates (first class only) are confined and will apply only to Missionaries, Members of the Naval and Military Services, and to Consular and Diphinuatag Onicials of the Governments of China and Japan.

Return Passage.-Reduction will be made to passengers who do not hold return tickets, making the return journey between pons in the Orient and Honolulu or beyond, within twelve. Through Bill of Lading issued for transportation in Yokohama and other Japan Ports, to San Franscisco, totlantic' and foland Chies of the United States, via Overland Railway, to Havana, Trinidagi, and Demerara, and to ports in Mexico, Central and Speth America, by the Companies' and connecting Steamers.

months.

Freight will be received uti buard unt: 4 1.3. the day previous to sailing, Parcel Packages will be received at the office until PM. same day; all Parcel Packages should be marked to address in full; value of saam en Trupuasatras

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Consular Invoices to accompany cack shipment of Carco ur parcel (valued at $100 Gold or over) destined to Points, heyand San Francisco, in the Funded States, should be sent to the Companies' Office addressed in the Collector of Custoins at ban Francisco.

Merchant's Invoice will be sufficient for cargo or parcel (each shipment) when the value in less than $roo. U.S. Gall.

For further information as to has 47 on reich, apply in the Ageury of the Com panies, Queen's, Building.

1902

Hongkong, 25th March, 1992.

J. S. VAN BUREN, Agent.

CANADIAN PACIFIC RAILWAY COY'S ROYAL MAIL STEAMSHIP LINE.

SAFETY.

SPEED.

PUNCTUALITY.

THE FAST ROUTE BETWEEN CHINA, JAPAN AND EUROPE, VIA CANADA AND THE UNITED STATES;

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(CALLING AT SHANGHAI, NAGASAKI, KOBE, YOKOHAMA & VICTORIA, B.C.) Twin Screw Steamships-6,000 Tons-10,000 Horse Powar--Speed 19 Knots. PROPOSED SAILINGS FROM HONGKONG. EMPRESS OF CHINA...Comdr. R. Archibald, R.N.R....WEDNESDAY, 2nd April. F.M.S. TARTAR.Comdr. E. Beetham, R.N.R.......WEDNESDAY, 16th April. EMPRESS OF INDIA „.,Comdr. O. P. Marshall, R.N.R...WEDNESDAY, 33rd April. EMPRESS OF JAPAN...Comdr. H. Pybus, R.N.R.. WEDNESDAY, 14th May. .R.M.S. ATHENIAN....Comdr. H. Mowat!

WEDNESDAY, 21st May.

1902

THE magnificera Twin-screw Steamships of this Line pass through the famous INLAND THE

SEA OF JAPAN, and usually make the voyage YOKOHAMA TO VANCOUVER (B.C.) In 12 DAYS, caving THREE DAYS to a WEEK in the Trans-Pacific joney, and make connection at Vancouver with the PALATIAL OVERLAND TRAINS of the CANADIAN PACIFIC RAILWAY which leave daily, and cross the Continent FROM THE PACIFIC TO THE ATLANTIC WITHOUT CHANGE. Close connection is made at Montreal, Quebec, Halifax, New York and Boston with ali Trans-Atlantic Lines, which passengers to Great Britain and the Continent are given choice of

Passengers Booked through to all principal points and AROUND THE WORLD. Retum tickets to various points at reduced rates, Good for 4, 6, 9 and 1 months.

WANTED.

YOUTH to act as JUNIOR REPORTER, one with a knowledge of Shorthand

Apply by Letter to

* JOURNALIST,"

C/o. This Office. Hongkong, 8th March, 1912,

NEW VICTORIA HOTEL, ROTISSERIE,

Meals a la Carte.

[296d

HOPS, STEAKS, etc., etc, at any time,

between 7.30 am, and 11 p.m. Monthly Time at Moderate Rates.

Madar & Farmer, Proprietors. Hongkong, 2nd September, 1901.

C. E. WARREN,

[958€

BUILDING CONTRACTOR.

WYNDHAM STREET (Opposite to the

CLUB GERMANIA). ANITARY APPLIANCES SUPPLIED and FIXED, DRAINS, TRAPS, WASTE PIPES, &c., CLEANSED and RE- PAIRED. Sanitary Board Notices receive prompt attention. Agent for MOSAIC TILES. Price on Application.

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NOTICE.

THE BEST PREVENTIVE OF ALI INFECTIOUS DISEASES.

SANITARY SOFT SOAP.

JEYES

FLUID

SOAP.

DISINFECTAN'I

AVOID ALL RISK OF OUTBREAK BY ITS USE. W. G. HUMPHREYS & CA

Pank Huildings. Hongkong, ork %, reb, clay,

F. BLACKHEAD & CO., SHIP-CHANDLERS, SAILMAKENS,

COAL AND `PROVISION MER, CHANTS; -NAVAL, CONTRACTORS AND GENERAL COMMISSION

-AGENTS,

PRAYA CENTRAL HONGKONG, SOAP MANUFACTURERS.

SOLE AGENTS FOR": HCOMPOSITION RED HAND ARTMANNS RAHTJEN'S GENUINE

BRAND, HARTMANN'S GREY PAINT, DAIMLERS PATENT MOTOR LAUNCHES, Je..

FERGUSON SUECIAL CREAN ww!

P. & O SPECIAL LIQUER SUITCH WHISKY,, ART. EVERY KIND OF SHIPS STOPES AND REQUISITES ALWAYS IN STOCK AT

REASONABLE PRICES Hongkong, rath May. #Rob

ST. JOSEPIE'S COLLEGE, HONGKONG.

HONGKONG GENERAL CHAMBEL | it must be retarded until you get inland taxes

OF COMMERCE,

'ANNUAL MEETING.

on trade ramoyed. It seems to me that a great. opportunity has now occurred to procure their abolition, and that it should be availed of even at the cost of a higher direct import duty,

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however would seem to be that the Chinese in spits of their difficulties were "able to spend twice as much Silver on foreign goods as they did in 1891 Coming Heater bone. I think we can claim that 1901 was a properous year for Hongkong tempered probably by a little over. LOCAL MATTERS The much vext question of the preferential speculation, in land and stocks, Still amidst duties accorded by the Hoppoof Superintendent the ups and downs we have to `contend with 1 of Native Customs at Canton to junk borne think I may fairly record the word.--Fro cargo has come to an end, their collectiongress. I think I have touched upon the prin- having been handed over to the Imperial cipal items dealt with in the Report. You will Maritime Customs.

readily believe that the Committee bave had. ample subjects to occupy their attention during the year. The Committee has undergone less change than usual since it was elected, you will have to ela a new Commitice to-day. Our membership has, I am glad to say, further increased. We have to regret the death of Messrs. Francis and Robinson whose absence from among us will be much missed in (meet- ings of the Chamber. Gentlemen, unlike the schoolboy I have not kept the sweetest bite for the last, on the contrary it is the only bitter morsel of the feast viz, the resignation of our Secretary. I personally am deeply indebted. to Mr. Wilcox for the efficient way in which he has conducted the business of the Chamber during my Chairmanship. My predecessors in the Chair I am sure would echo these senti ments if they are here to do it. It will be ex- tremely difficult to replace Mr. Wilcox, he de- serves the heartiest thanks of every member of the Chamber, (applause).. I now beg form- ally to move the adoption of the report and accounts,

The annual meeting of the Hongkong Gene- | * ral Chamber of Commerce was held yesterday afternoon in the Chamber Room, City. Hall. Sir Thomas Jackson (Chairman) presided, and others pitsent were→Mesare. C. S. Sharp (Vice Chairman), A. Haupt, E. A. Hewett, Hon. I 1. Bell Irving. Messrs. W. Poate. R. L. Richardson, N. A. Siebs, H. E Tomkins, Hon.

This grievance has been for many years T. H. Whitehead (ex officia) (General Com agitated by the Chamber, but without success, mittee); Mr. R. G. Wilcox (Secretary), Mesars: the Chinese Government always demanding H. P. White, D. Moxes, Ho Fook, G. W F proofs which owing to the timidly ofthe Chinese | Playfair Hon. J. Thorburn, Messrs. G. H. shippers we never forthcoming. In a circular Medhurst, E. Osborne, A. J. Raymond, E. Wissued recently by the Matting Guild at Canton Rutter, Geo. 1.. Tomlin, M. Stewart. 11. W they openly slate that now the native Customs Slade, 8. G. Setna, J. R. Michael, G. T. Veitch, are collected by the Imperial Maritime Customs J. Barton, P. Vonder Pfordien, T. Hoosumi, no advantage is to be gained by shipping G. W. Dickson, and A. Rose.

in junks-the inference is obvious Of local matters desk with by the Chamber during the past year success haskin some cases crowned the efforts of your Committee to inaugurate changes or æsist innovations, but sometimes it has been otherwise, thus in the matter of the amendment of the Merchant Shipping Con- solidation. Ordinance, what we thought a reasonable amendment was at the suggestion of the Committee, moved in Council by the Chambers representative, having for its objec to relieve the steamship owners of the respon sibility for expense incurred through the removal and treatment ashore of passengers who may be taken ill on board. A petition has in consequence been addressed to the Secretary of State, paying that this section of the ordinance may be disallowed. The Govern ment have established a new monopoly in the Colony, in the shape of a Farm to collect Ashes from the ships, which the Chamber very strongly disapproved of. The principle is radically unsound and is very likely to lead to abuses. The recurrent disasters to steamers entering or leaving the port through the objectionable practice of junks, trying to cross their bows induced the Committed to make a suggestion by the Government for the better regulation of such-craft either by laying down new rules or to throwing on the junks the responsiblity of keeping out of the way of incoming or outgoing steamers. Tha Government after considering the matter decided not to make any change in the existing regulations. The recommendation of the Chamber for the appointment of a second Health Officer, and for these Officials to devote their whole time to the duties of the post was met by the Government with approval,

The Chairman said:-Gentlemen, as the Report of the Committee and the Secretary's accounts for the year 1901 have been in your hands for the past week, I propose with your leave and following the usual custom to take them as read. The Report of the Committee deals pretty fully with the principal subjects which have engaged our attention during he past year, some of which call for little com ment from me. The year 1901 was rendered commercially important by the signing at Peking of the Protocol embodying the terms of peace on the 7th of September. The facts are too fresh in your memories to geed re- capitulation. The details of the new Tariff are now being negotiated, and the special Commissioner (Sir James Mackay) has made a proposal for the abolition of Lekin which has raised considerable controversy in the north o China, It will be remembered that my pre decessor in this chair (Mr. R. M. Gray) refer ring to the settlement of the terms of peace said in the course of his "remarks at the last annual meeting. "When it comes to actual settlement there is reason to hope that the terms will include the arrangement of all out standing questions, claims and grievances, the removal of all illegal duties on imports, the abolition of injurious monopolies, and cessation from the continual harassment of trade by squeering Mandarins, Foremost among these we look to, and must press for the abolition of likin, and the various exactions levied on for eign goods after leaving the Treaty Port, what we have specially to contend for is the imposi. tion of one duty on landing, which will frank the goods to any portion of the interior." Now gentlemen; what I understand Sir James Mac kay to have proposed is this! That in con- sideration of the Chinese Government under. taking to abolish entirely all internal taxation whether Imperial, "provincial, local or "muni- cipal on all merchandize, foreign or native, | whether for import, export, or internal con- sumption (Salt and Native Opium alone ex- cepted) and to remove all lekin and other bar riers except those required for the two except ed articles the import duties be raised to 15 per cent by a surtax of 10 per cent. in lieu of the present half duty which franks Imports whilst under transit passes. The British Gov ernment to reserve to itself the right to cancel this arrangement, and revert to the now exist ing conditions should the Chinese Govern ment fall to carry out the stipulations of the

agreement.

With the broad principle of this proposal think most of us will agree,

THE CHIEF FOINTS OF DIVERGENCE

THE SERIOUS CONSEQUENCES OF UNNECESSARY DELAYS

Mr. H. W. Slade~1 beg to second the motion. The report that has been put before us and the speech we have just had from the Chairmen have shown us all the many topics and very difficult questions which came before the Chamber during the past year, and I do not think I need say anything particular about any particular subject. All I wish to do is to

before we can

CONGRATULATE THE COMMITTEE on the very careful and able way in which they have attended to the interests of the mercantile community of Hongkong. There is one matter which our Chairman mentioned to us, namely, the matter of the new duties imposed under the new treaty. This is a most important matter, and a matter which needs very careful con- say anything sideration definite upon it, and until full details as to what the terms of the proposed tresty are going actually to be, it is very difficult to form a conclusive opinion. But it: seems to me, however, that the idea of a fixed charge on all imports is a right idea, providing that the promises of the Chinese Government as to the abolition of lekin and other istemal charges are really carried out. You will have noticed the remarks of the Chairman regarding Mr. Wilcox leaving the secretaryship of the Chamber. His duties have been done most heartily for the welfare of the Committee and all of us as well and I am sure we shall icol successor to take his place. (Applause). There just one more point I wish to touch upon.

his worth even more when wo come to find a

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sorry to say that we shall in the next year lose our Chairman. I am sure i need say nothing to you about his worth or anything of

that kind. It is all known to everyone and I

think no man will leave Hongkong whose place is more difficult to fill in the future fthan Sir Thomas Jackson (Applause.) I beg to second the adoption of the report and accounts.

to steamer being full recognized. It is I may say a maxim of the Chamber not to interfere if it cas be avoided in domestic legislation or any question relating to politics. The protection of trade is cur province, and like the cobbler, we should stick to our last. But there are occasions when matters connected with the local administration are so bound up with the interests of trade, that it becomes our duty as well as our right to draw attention to them. The epidemic of Plague, was last year so serious, and its effect upon trade so consider able, that your Committee addressed the Government urging the adoption of rigorous measures to stop the ravages of the disease

THE REVISION OF TARIFF. and to safeguard the future as far as possible.

Hoo, T. H.. Whitehead--Before this mòtion The whole subject of the Sanitation of the Colony was warmly taken up at the time and is put to the meeting I would like to make a still fully engages the attention of the few remarks in connection with one subject Authorities, let us hope with the very best only, and that is the question of the revision of results.. A proposal to register the names of tariff and its importance justifies me in asking. the partners in Chinese Hongs, which has at you to listen to me for a few minutes. The various times been strongly advocated, has Agreement between Great Britain and Japan recently been under consideration. The Com- of 30th January, 1902, substantially guarantees. nittee appointed by the Governor in March the integrity and the independence of the 1501 mads their report in September last Chinese and Corean Empires and that all na and declared as the result of their enquiry. that ions shall within the limits of the Chinese registration was impracticable, because of the Empire and in the adjoining regions be afford- difficulty of getting the true name of the part their commerce and industry. The object of ed equal opportunities for the development of

the probability that such legislation would

door" în China. With this object the American tend to drive Capital away, rather than attract

Government has expressed distinct approval. it to the Colony. The subject had never been The Agreement makes for the preservation of sa thoroughly thrashed out before, and the

peace for the next fixo, years at least. Trade difficulties in the way had hitherto perhaps has thereby been made, safer, and 'tis not un not been sufficiently appreciated. During the year no step bas been taken by the Telegraph reasonable to expect that it will become more

extensive. But for the development of com Companies to reduce the tariff for messages merce, fiscal reform throughout the provinces of

likely to arise, I imagine are as to the amount of the proposed increase of tariff and the guarantees the Chinese Government can give 8 for the faithful performance of the Agreement, and of their actual ability to enforce the abolition of these internal taxes. We ought to WING to the insufficiency of accommoda-be quite sure that lekin will not revive under tion in the present building, and the in-another designation. A tax by any other name creasing demand for admission, it has been would taste as sweet to the Mandarin. But found necessary to extend the wings of the gentlemen I have a strong belief in the far main building and to enlarge the Chinese de-reaching power of the Chinese Imperial partment by an additional storey with two wings The estimated cost will amount to over Government. That Government has long hands, Ders, the expense that would be. entailed, and the alliance is the maintenance of the "open $15,000. To cover these expenses we Appeal to the liberality of all friends of Education, The establishment has been in existence for the last 5 years and is open to all classes. Much of the clerical work of the city is carried on by its past pupila. As this is the first time we have Pied for asistence we expect a generous response. The names of our most liberai Benefactors will be inscribed upon marble THE CHRISTIAN BROTHERS. Hongkony, 12nd November, tant

and can stretch them out to the remotest province of the Empire when it serves its interest to do so. Proof of this is to be found in the fact that no Viceroy however powerful has ever dared long to resist an Imperial Mandato, and the comparative ease with which, since the acquisition of gunboats and

down. Gentlemen, it will now best serve the purpose of the Chinese Government to keep rate between Europe and India was reduced faith, in fact it is vital to them. They must on the first of this month to 2/6 per word, pay the indemnities, and it will tax thair and 1/- per word for press messages, resources to the utmost to do so, It is only necessity for me to show you how essential t

SPECIAL RATES (First class only) granted to Missionaries, Members of the Naval, tablets, as a lasting testimony of their generosity, arms of precision rebellions have been put between the Far East and Europe, though the china is necessary, The effective abolition of

Military, Diplomatic and Civil Services, and to European Officials in the Service of China and Japan Governments.

The attractive features of the Company's route embrace its PALATIAL STEAMSHIPS, (second to none in the World), the LUXURIANCE OF ITS TRANS-CONTINENTAL TRAINS (the Company having received the highest award for same at recent Chicago World's Exhibition, and the diversity of MAGNIFICENT MOUNTAIN ASD LAKE SCENERY through which the Railway passes,

THE DINING CARS and MOUNTAIN HOTELS of this route are owned and operated by the Company, and their appointments and Cuisine are unexceller.

For further information, Maps, Guide Books, Rates of Passage, &c., apply to

D. F. BROWN, General Agant, Pedders Streat, Hongkong, 12th March, 1902.

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HAMBURG-AMERIKA LINIE. NORDDEUTSCHER LLOYD, OSTASIATISCHER FRACHTDAMPFER DIENST.

(Taking Cargo at through. Rates to ANTWERF, AMSTERDAM, BUTTERDAM, COPENHAGEN, LISBON, OPORTO, LONDON, LIVERPOOL, GLASCOW, TRIESTE, GENOA, PORTS IN THE LEVANTE; BACK SEA and BALTIC PORTS; NORTH and SOUTH AMERICAN PORTS).

PROPOSED

STEAMERS.

KONIGSBERG

Mayer BAMBERG

Zurbonsen. ADRIA

Kauth

SEGOVIA

Foerck

SAXONIA.....

Jaeger

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SAILINGS FROM SUBJECT TO ALTERATION,

DESTINATIONS. MARSEILLES, HAVRE & HAMBURG Calling at SINGAPORE and PENANG). HAVRE and HAMBURG. (Calling at SINDAFORE and COLOMEG). HAVRE and HAMBURG. (Calling at SINGAPORE and PENANG). HAVRE and. HAMBURG. (Calling at SINGAPORE and COLOMBO), HAVRE and' HAMBURG. (Calling at SINGAPORE and PENANG). NEW YORK.

via Suez"CANAL

For further Pesticulars, apply to

Hongkong, 1st Murah, zgva,

HONGKONG.

SAILING DATES.

? Freight and 26th Mar.

Passengers. 9th April. Freight. 23rd April, Freight. 7th May. Freight.

Freight. 21st May.

8th April. Freight.

HAMBURG-AMERIKÁ LINIE,

· Honakoyo Orrick,

No. 1, Queen's Buildings,

MEE CHEUNG,

PHOTOGRAPHER,

TOP FLOOR or fex HousH, IN Ice-Hour Road,

TS au in a position, in his New and Com

modrous Premises, to eclipsa, as heretofore,

ALL PHOTOGRAPHIC ART PRACTICED in the Colony or in any part of the Far East.

GROUPS AND VIEWS a speciality.

- Parodiernu, 29nje Sašommbar 1ỹra

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AND

RUBBER STAMP MANUFACTU... ER.

Moderate Prices.

No. 29, Pottinger ytreet. Honglenny, 28th Tanuary, rö22.

DENTISTRY.

THE UNFAIR DISCRIMINATION.

likin and every other form of taxation on trade would open in reality China's internal water ways to steam navigation and immediately bring about an immense expansion in the between India and the Far East is probably export trade. Against the total abolition of due to the influence of the Great Northern thin and all taxation on exports and imports Company in the parmership here. Whatever the British Government should concede, to wo are China a substantial increase in the tariff now in force on importa under treaty. But any in crease in the import duty should be granted on.

ONE CONDITION ONLY, Cle visthat levis and every other tax or chuge of whatever nature now levied on trade should to abolished. The payment of the one increased import duty in substitution of kinand of ovary and all other taxation. maandise, to be fixed in a new treaty, excuse put forward for the delay in reducing | shoul the definite and faal: The one singl rates in the Far East is the postponement of payment should allow all merchadise, to be the Telegraph Conference, but this has not moved, shipped, and transported throughout proved an impediment to the reduction of the the whole of China and bar dependencies, rate to India, and I fail to see how it need af. fect us here. The Chinese Imperial Customs Report for 1901 shows that the Foreign trade

is for the Chinese Gavernment to foster trade to the great benefit of their resources. When the indemnities were settled the tael stood in the cause may be the fact remains that Shanghai at an exchange of 2/7.3/4 T.T. To being fast illiberally dealt with, and it natur day, the quotation is 2/5.1/8 and the difference ally inclines us to favour the scheme put for eatailed by this alone to the Chinese Govem-ward by the Ottawa Board of Trade for direct 145 moot presents a very large amount. This connection throughout the World by State money (also their large requirements for owned cables under the control of the Post principal and interest on former Loans) must Office. The Monopoly enjoyed by the Joint be raised, but how? By increasing the volume Telegraph Companies will not last much of foreign trade, by fresing exports of the longer, for the projected cables across the Parl duties that handicap them, and thus give afle will soon gives us a choice of routes. The needed stimulus to production. I believe that this resalt, may be arrived at and though recognize the force of the argument that the British Nation as the one most largely interest ed in the China trade would be the principal contributer of the increased import duties, yet in the long run they would be repaid by the increase of trade that would follow. It is be for the year was (with the exception of 1899), cause I entertain this belief. 1 personally am in | larger than for any previous year. A very uniff aliould exempt favour of the principle, of Sir James Mackay's hopeful feature when we consider the awful. proposal. I am of opinion, the..more it is fab considned the more it will commend itself to all engaged in Commerce here. i do spt wish to commit the, Chamber to a definite expression of opinions I merely give you my own views. I want to see progress but vir "The principal fact to bir laf

CIRAULT to Beat FRENCH BREAD BLER, and SPIR

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SUI SANG, (Larely Practising with Dr. I. SAKATA),

DENTIST

No. 4. Queen's Road Central. Mengkona, sed. Tanúary, root.

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HONG SING,

8, Beaconsfield Arcade.

NTIRELY NEW STOCK of the Newest Patterns..in,Cloths, Canvasses, and Ducks. Complete Gentlemen's Outfitting.

Hongkong, 30th August, 1901,

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trials the North of China has recently passed through, and is an index of the incredse trade we may reasonably expect under ordi circumstances. The Statistical cludes his Report with the foll

Manchuria that, 18, from any one China, to any other

thout further charge of any kind and the payment of the:

arrival at destination. tely arranged be

between

Governments)