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AN INVITATION TO RUSSIA.

We regret to observe that so influential a journal as the 1 ondon Spectator persists in pro- pagating the 'mischievous theory that Great Britain shou'd invite Russia to come down to the Persian Gulf, or at any rate should not oppose her advance southward to the Arabian Sea. The almost cynical disregard 'of the still ⚫ undisputed sovereign rights of Russia forms an unpleasant feature in the arguments of a publication not usually blind to ethical con- Biderations. But the Sfarciafos diverges still further from the realities or the situation when it suggests that those who wish to see Russin keep out of the Gulf proposes to do so by bring og Germany into its westers. Such a policy, is not, we believe, advocated by the jority of those publicists who are anxious for the exclusion of Russia. We quite agree with the Spectator that it would be elusive to expe Germany to combine with us against Russia in the Gulf. The only pos *sible policy for Great Britain, in our belief, is to endeavour to,exclude both Powers. So fir

The British Go-erament have policy ali regarding the Gulf, it is to this end, that the recent eff ́nts seem to have been directed. The Spectator with that curious fak of actuality which so often mars its otherwise excellent articles, is apparently unaware of the true signification of recent events in the Gu't. When a British warship forbade a Turkish vessel to land troops at Koweit some time ago, it was Germany, and not Turkey, who was really foiled. The troops | were the troops of the Sultan, but the band that pulled the string was far away in Berlin. The overthrow of the Theikh of Koweit would only have been the prelude to a lease of his port to German exploiters. British policy shows no tendency to discriminate between Germany and Russia in the Gulf, whatever the Specta- for may say and when Lord Cranbome made his subsequent noteable declaration in the Ho se of Commons he made no exception in

RS

any

favour of any country. The Spectator, 100,

does not seem to have studied Captain Mahan's recent pronouncement very carefully or it would not have ascribed to him a suggestion that Germany should be admitted to the Gulf Capta'a Mahan hinted, though he did not say so explicitly. But German control of the Mesopotamin Paitway should terminate at Bagdad; his advice was limited to the advis- ability of co-operating with Germany in Asia Minor,

But when a tritish jurnal of eminence. permits itself to ask: "And after all, what harm can Russia do us by having a port on the Gulf?" we begin to despair that the real issue will ever be presented in the British electorate and with whom the last word will rest. The truc way to commence such an inquiry is to ask: "What good will Russia-da herself by having a port in the Gulf?" [f the investigation is con- ducted from this standpoint, motives begin to emerge. Russia would not substantially im prove her position in regard to water-com- munication with the external world by her advent in the Gulf. At Port Arthur she is nearer the Americans and the Pacific, and just as near Australia as she would be at Bunder Abbas. Her routes to the rest of Europe and to the Atlantic seaboard must always lie through the Baltic and the Black Sea. The limited trade she can hope to devleop with Southern Asia and Africa by way of a Gulf port, would never compensate for the expense and the responsibility which the possession of such a base would involve. What good, then, will

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„OTTAM & CO FOR PANAMA HATS,

SINGER

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 1902.

result to Russia from a Gulf port? We | P. & 0. DECISION ANNOUNCED.

maintain that her real motive, apart from her ill-concealed desire to absorb Persia, is to possess a point where she can at will disturb the serenity of fritish rule in India; and she seeks such a point of vantage, not because she proposes to offer actual menace therefrom but because she perceives that when" once she is at the very gate of India her contiguity Will enable her to bring pressure upon Great Britain whenever she thinks desirable. We believe that her presence in the Gulf would rapidly become a cause of disquiet in India, and would accentuate that lack of confidence in the permanency of British rule which is stil discernible among the Indian people. And even at the risk of wearisome repetition, we

The Port of London is very far from dead. Two facts came prominently before the public the other day.

t. The P. and O. Company have not decided to go to Southampton, but are negotiating with the London and India Docks Com-

2.

pany with a view to bringing their big vessels to Tilbury instead.

The cargo vessels from Brazil, belonging to the Royal Mall Steam. Packet Company, are in future to come into London instead of Southampton,

These two facts camo nut récently during år- inspection of a new grain silo, which the Londop and India Docks Company have

shall not cease to protest against such provided,

gratuitous invitations as are now so frequently put forward by the Spectator and other papers at home. Timis of India. -

THE HANOI EXHIBITION.

India

The company, however, points out that its ambitions are not bounded by a grain silo or a meat store. It is anxious to build a new deck parallel with the Albert Deck and capable of accommodating any ship afloat at the present time, or likely in the future to come up the river so far. But, as the chairman of the

company (Mr. Cater Scott) explained in a speech to the Press, this scheme means money -two millions.

How, asked Mr. Scott, could they come.to their shareholders and ask for the money without being able to promise them some fresb source of profit?

Briefly put, the company argues that it has got ships and got the men, but that it has not got the money too. "We are scape-goats," said a director.

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THE WORD OF HONOUR.

The International Exhibition, held at Hanoi, the capital rf French Indo-China, is sure to attract many visitors, In India, anys the Government joureal, we have the strong ounter attraction of the Delhi Durbar. But it is quite possible to visit both centres of interest. The Hanai Exhibition is to be opened in the milddle of November, Travel-'

Mr. Scott stoutly defended the work of his lers lewing Boulay by the Messageries company, and went on to make the two in steamer of October 16th would reach Hanoi interesting statements mentioned above. ample time for the opening of the Exhibition. After spending a month in Indo-China they would return straight to Bombay by the steamer due here December 17th. But by so doing they would miss the Congress of Orientalists, which is to sit at Hansi from the 1st to the gth of December, Those who wish to attend the Congress would have to stay a fortnight longer, and return by the Messageries steamer doe at Colombo on December 26th. Unfortunately the steamer does not come on to Bombay, and the next steamer would arrive too late for the Durbarat Delhi. It would therefore be a great convenience fortravellers from India who intend to be present at the Congress, if the Messageries Company, hy puiting en an extra steamer from Colombo to Bombay, or by other means, could arrange that travellers should, after attending the Congress, be able to return to India in time for the Durbar. The programme of the Exhibition affords an excellent opportunity of visiting an interesting part of the world, of which most Englishmen know little. The palatial building of the Exhibition will contain a great variety of specimens of the industries of Asia; and of the French Colonies all arer the world. Plenty of provision will also be mide for amusement. There will be theatres,mended to accomplish what it was made in circuses, panoramas, biographs, in abundance, so that for a month or two, the attractions of gay Paris will be displayed in the Far East before the wondering and delighted eyes of Chinese, Burmese, and Annamese. From a

The men who do as they say; the things that prove to be what they were said to be--how cheering it is to rome upon them. We all hate to be deceived; especially when the decep- tion is intentional. Bu' all men are not liars, even if Davið did say so in his haste. If they were society would be impossibile. Everybody knows that business is based on credit, on faith. Millions are bought daily on nothing more solid than the pledged promises of men.

not written, merely verbal. The Stock Ex changes are often called nests of gamblers, yet nowhere is a promise held in greater honour. Therefore when we say that the tried and effective modern remedy called "Wampole's Preparation" never deceives any who resort to it in hope of benefit and cure, we may expect to be believed. "For this assurance is given on what it has done in the past in countless cases, on its record. It is only recom.

accomplish. Its action in Chlorosis, Anemia, La Grippe, Generaf Debility, Throat and Lung Troubles, Blood Impurities, etc. is convincing. It is palatable as honey and contains the nutri- tive and curative properties of Pure Cod Liver

- WHOSE FAULT IS IT ↑ The world is full of disease and pain, Whose fault is it? Everybody's; therefore often the fault of the sufferers themselves. But the pressing question is, what to do, how to relieve, how to cure. What would become of us if means were not found"to destroy disease? Why, then, of course, disease would destroy us and the world would be de populated. Until we learn how to prevent disease, we must be thankful for the means of obating and curing it after it has seized upon us, and stands, like a savage with uplifted axe, ready to take our lives. Especially 'do we need some sure and speedy from of treatment for those complaints which are universal- which arise in every country and climate, and ravage poor humanity at all seasons of the year. We allude to such ailments as Nervous and General Dability, Hysteria, Scroful, Chronic Diarrhoea, Asthma, Throat and Lung Complaints. Blood Impurities, and the ills of

women and children. For these

WAMPOLE'S PREPARATION comes as near to being an actual specific as any medicine yet discovered. It is palatable as honey and contains the nutritive and curative properties of Pure rod Liver Oil, extracted by us from fresh cod livers, combined with the Compound Syrup of Hypophospit- and the Extracts of Mali and Wild Cherry. You may almost say that it is life its tem. bodied in a single article made by human hands. Dr. J. L. Carrick says: "I have had remarkable success with it in the treatment of Consumption, Chronic Bronchitis, Catarrh and Scrofulous Affections. It is of special value in nerveus prostration and depraved nutrition, It stimulates the appetite and the digestion, promotes assimilation, and enters directly into the circulation with the food. I consider ait marvellous success in medicine." Every dose effec ive. "You cannot be disappointed in it." Sold by chemists here and throughout the world and A, S. Watson & Co., Limited.

Intimations.

NOW READY

THE PAMPHLET EntitlED:

5

"TRESENT AND FUTURE PROS- HE HONGKONG DOCK CO.: ITS

Mails.

NIPPON YUSEN KAISHA.

(THE JAPAN MAIL STEAMSHIP COMPANY.)

PROJECTED SAILINGS FROM HONGKONG.-SUBJECT TO ALTERATION,

STEAMERS.

KAWACHI MARU

J. S. Thompson... YAMAGUCHI MARU... S. Yoshizawa

KASUGA MARU

H. Fraser

KUMANO MARU

E. W. Haswell WAKASA MARU...

J. W. Memill.n..............

Ivo Maku*

S: J. G. Partons...... HIROSHIMA MARU BING MARU..

T. Murai.......

T. Davies.. KAGOSHIMA MARU..........

K. Kori

DESTINATIONS.

KOBE and YOKOHAMA

BOMBAY, VIA SINGAPORE and

COLOMBO

SYDNEY and MELBOURNE, VIA

ISLAND,

MANILA, THURSDAY TOWN VILLE and BRISBANE

* SAILING DATES. FRIDAY, 21st Nov

Daylight

FRIDAY, 21st Nov.,

Noon,

THURSDAY, 27th Nov,

4 P.bt.

Noon.

SATURDAY, 29th Nov, at

Daylight

NAGASAKI, KOBE and YOKO-1 FRIDAY, 28th Nov., 1' HAMA (MARSEILLES, LONDON &ANT- WERP, VIA SINGAPORE, PENANG, .COLOMBO and PORT SAID. VICTORIA, B.C., and SEATTLE U.S.A., VIA SHANGHAI, MOJI, KOBE and YOKOHAMA .............semaine, KOBE and YOKOHAMA

KOBE and YOKOHAMA

TUESDAY, and Dec.,

4 P.M.

TUESDAY, 2nd Dec., at

Noon.

FRIDAY, Sth Dec, at

Daylight.

BOMBAY, VIA SINGAPORE and FRIDAY, 5th Dec., at

COLOMBO ..........

Noon,

Through Passenger Tickets issued for the Principal Cities in the United States, Canada and Europe, in connection with the GREAT NORTHERN RAILWAY and Atlantic Steamers. Round-the-World Tickets also issued, Hetween Moji and Kobe, 1st and 2nd Class Through Passengers have the Option of Travelling by the Sanyo Railway.

For further Information as to Freight, Passage, Sailings, &c., apply at the Company's Local Branch Offer In Prince's Building, 1st Floor, Chater Road.

Hongkong 18th November, 1902

ORIENTAL

STEART

NÁVK

COMPY

THE PENINSULA AND ORIENTAL STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY.

STEAM FOR

A. S. MIHARA, Afanager.

COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGEXIES. MARITIMES, PAQUEBOTS-POSTE FRANCAIS.

NOTICE.

STEAM FOR

SAIGON, SINGAPORE, BATAVIA, COLOMBO, BOMBAY, ADEN, EGYPT, MARSEILLES, MEDITERRANEAN · AND BLACK SEA PORTS, LONDON, HAVRE, BORDEAUX; ALSO: PORTS OF BRAZIL AND RIVER PLATE,

PECTS, Biscussed in conUTURE PROS TRAITS, CEYLON, AUSTRALIA, INDIA, ON MONDAY, the st December, 1901

proposal for the construction of a New Dack."

PRICE: 50 cents, cash,

Apply to the

HONGKONG TELEGRAPH OFFICE. 1, ICE HOUSE RQA", Hongkong, 1st October, 1902,

MEE CHEUNG,

PHOTOGRAPHER, TOP FLOOR or ICE HOUSE. IN Ice House Rezd.

modious Premises, to aclipse, as heretal ALL PHOTOGRAPHIC ART PRACTICE · in the Colony or in any part of the Far E

GROUPS AND VIEWS a speciality. tangkang, Tand, September 1992.

Oil, extracted by us from fresh cod, livers, Sow in a position, in his New and Con combined with the Compound Syrup of Hypophosphites and the Fxtracts of Malt and Wild Cherry. Dr. Austin D. Irvine, of Canada, says: "I have used it in cases where cod liver oil was indicated but could not be taken by the patient, and the results following were very gratifying," It is effective from sensitive and

political point of view it cannot fail to be in structive to observe the methods by which the French are building up a Great Empire be. tween India and China, and the measure of success that they have achieved, Finally, those who decide to spend their Christmas in Hanni may hope to retum with renewed health and strength to their work, for we are assured that "during the months of November, Decem-nervous stomachs. It cannot deceive or dis- ber, January and February, the climate of appoint you, and comes to the rescue of those Tonkin is splendid, and touris's will find it vivifying as that of the Riviera."-Times of India-Bombay.

"OTTAM & CO, FOR GENTS_RATH-

ING GEAR.

SEWING MACHINES

IF BUY A

YOU

SINGER

who have received no benefit from any other treatment. It stands for the medical triumphs of the age. Sold by all chemists here.

ROTT M & CO., FOR WASHING

ROW, TIES:

LEE LOONG.

DEALER IN Furniture, Blackwood, Plated Glass Grockery Ware, Brass and Iron Bedsteads and Battan Sofas for whole set.

JUST ARRIVED. Nos. 13, D'Aguilar Street. Behind Hongkong Dispensary. Hongkong, 1st May, 1907,

MEMORY, POINTS ABOUT

SINGER

SIMPLE.

SEWING

STRONG.

ADEN, EGYPT, MEDITERRANEAN PORTS, PLYMOUTH AND LONDON,

(Through Bills of Lading issued for BATAVIA. PERSIAN GULF, CONTINENTAI, AMERI- CAN and SOUTH AFRICAN PORTS.) THE Steamship

"MASSILIA," Captain G. W. Cockraan, R.N.R., carrying is Majesty's Mails, will be despatched from this for BOMBAY, on SATURDAY, the 22nd instapt, at Noon, taking Passengers and Cargo for the above Ports.

Silk and Valuables, all Cargo for France and Tea for London (under arrangement) will Le transhipped at Colombo into a steamer proceeding direct to Marseilles and London other Cargo for Loudon, &c., will be conveyed vid Rombay with Transhipment.

Parcels will be received at this Office unti! P.M. the day before sailing. The Contents and Value of all Packages are required.

Shippers are particularly requested to brit the terms and conditions of the Company's Bills of Lading.

For further Particulare, apply to

E. A. HEWETT,

-Superintendent, Hongkong. t1th November, ron2.

4

NORTHERN PACIFIC STEAMSHIP COMPANY.

49 BOSTON STEAMSHIP COMPANY.

MACHINES

SILENT,

SOLD ON INSTALMENTS AND FOR CASH.

WE make but one grade of product, admitted to be the best; hence attempts at imitation.

BOSTON TOW-BOAT COMPANY.

PROPOSED SAILINGS FROM HONGKONG,

VIA

SHANGHAI, INLAND SEA OF JAPAN, KOBE AND YOKOHAMA, FOR VICTORIA, B.C, AND TACOMA, IN CONNECTION WITH NORTHERN PACIFIC RAILWAY COMPANY.

Steamers.

Glenogle

Tremont

Victoria

Captains. Tons. 1902-03

"SYDNEY," Captain Nègre, with Mails, Passengers, Specie and Cargo, will leave this Port for MARSEILLES, via BOMBAY,

This Steamer. connects at COLOMBO with the s.s. Polynesien, which vessel takes on her Passengers and Mails leaving that Port on the 13th December Direct to Suez, Port Said and Marseilles.

Cargo and Specie will be registered for Lon- don as well as for Marseilles, and accepted in transit through Marseiller for the principal places of Europe.

Shipping Orders will be granted till Neon, Cargo will be received. on board until 4 2.1. Specie and Parcels until:3 PM, on the 30th instant. (Parcels are not to be sent on board. they must be left at the Agency's Office.) Con teats and Value of Packages are required.

For further Particulars, apply at the Com pany's Office.-

G..DE CHAMPEAUX, Ageot. Hongkong, 18th November, 1902.

Co be Zet.

TO LET.

··(10040

EVERAL NEWLY BUILT EUROPEAN

Apply to

SVIOUSES IN LEIGH ON HILL ROAD,

THE HONGKONG & KOWLOON. LAND & LOAN COLD. No. 8, Queen's Road West,

Hongkong, 20th October, 1002

TO LET.

frioad

WESTLEY UPPER RICHMOND ROAD,

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..

LAU CHU-PAK, C/o A.. WATSON & CO., LTD Hongkong, 15th October, 1902, -Crossd

TO LET.

MEIRION No. 2, the Peak, 6-Room House near the Flagstaff; from 15th October, 1902,

Apply to

G. E. Wamer.. 3,750 Dec. 6

E. JONES HUGHES, Tacoma...A. Dixon 2,811 Dec. 13 - Hongkong, 7th October, 1902,

9,606 Dec. 17

J. Pantan

3,502 Jan. 3

TO LET

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Steamers marked (*) have no passenger HOUSES in CLIFTON GARDENS, CON

accommodation,

The attention of passengers is directed to the very cheap rates offered by this line to the Pacific Coast and to the Interior and Eastern Cities of the United States and to Europe.

Special rates allowed to members of Govern

SPEEDY.ment Services

WE deal directly with the people, through our own employees all over the world, selling 1,000,000 Machines

annually.

You get an up-to-date Machine, built on honour, to wear a life-time.

YOU get it for the Lowest Price at which such a machine can be furnished. YOU will receive careful instruction from a compétent teacher at your home.

can obtain necessary, accessories direct from the Company's offices.

Through Bills of Lading issued to Pacific Coast Points and to the Principal Cities in the United States and Canada.

For further Information as to Freight or Passage, apply to

DODWELL, & CO, LIMITED,

General Agents, *. Hongkong, 14th November, 19oz. (8740

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OU will get prompt attention in any part of the world; our offices are everywhere, and we give careful attention to all customers, no

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THE

“HE Undersigned AGENTS of the above Company are prepared to accept Fire, Class FOREIGN and CHINESE RISKS CURRENT RATES.

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For Sale

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NE BROADWOOD PIANO.

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ROOM No. 146,

"Hongkong Hotel 836d

Hongkong, 7th August, 1903,

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