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world tour tickets, making the whole trip possible in forty days, will be very successful.
The condition of the London docks is giving
Saw Bengal Opium-Prices have advanced, and THE WEATHER.
about 625 Chests of Fatha New at 947 ta. The following report is from Mr. F. G. Firg) | $977). Patra Old at about 50 Chestá at 5932) to $9771. Benares New about 180 Chests at 59471
the authorities a great deal of trouble. Trade Acting Director of the Hongkong Obser is going down steadily and the big steamship companies look with anything but favour on the vatory Der present arrangements. A step which is likely On the sand at 10.45 p.m. The barometer
to have important results is the calling of alias fallen quickly in S.E-Japan, risen con
siderably on the E. coast of China...
conference next week at the Mansion House to
consider what may be done. Te Lord Mayor was asked to convene the meeting by many of the most influential people in the city-in- cluding Lord Rothschild, Mr. Prevost, Governor of the Bank of England, and Messrs. Baring BERLIN, 21st Nov., 7.25 p.m.
Bros, one of whose members, Lord Revelstoke, was chairman of the Commission, which re- Minister von Thielmum, during cently inquired into the working of the docks. There are now about forty authorities dealing the discussion on the tariff bill, de-with the various London docks, and to bring clared in the oichstag that the a satisfactory scheme from this web of deficit would probably amount toof skill. Quicker handling of goods is needed, and unless all the big liners are to desert 150,000,000 marks, which will have. London a deeper channel will have to be pro- to be met by increased duty on bear rided. The conference next work will appoint a deputation to wait on the Premier with a view of securing a promise of a Bill to remedy the administrative deñciencies. With the crush of legislation already in hand, however, nothing effectual can result for some time to come.
Writing of ports reminds me that the Govern ment intends shortly to send out naval experts
and tobacco.
(Reuters)
The Kaiser in England,
LONDON, November seth. The German Emperor has expressed him- self highly gratified with his visit to England, and much appreciates the friendliness shown him by the English people everywhere.
Orange River Colony. Martial law has been repealed in the Omige River Colony, and ordinances similar
tangled authority will require a very great deal
to
:
ALL THE COLONIES
for the purpose of consulting the various local and supplies, maintenance of reserve crews, and authorities upon matters of harbour defence
similar points. This is one outcome of con Suliations with the Colonial premiers while they were over bere.
If has leaked out that when the Crown Prince of Siam, who has been in England other day, he took the opportunity to cordially thank King Edward for the lindness shown him bath by the late Quen and his Majesty. The King is said to have made a reply which the Prince declares he will always treasure as a memento of the most pleasing period of his life."
The depression has moved Eastwards and lies off the SE. const of Japan.
Pressure is high over N. China Strong monsoon in the Formosa, Channe) and increas ing monsoon in the N. part of the China Sea."
Forecast-Fresh N.E, winds; fair,
WEEKLY SHARE REPORT.
- Messrs Benjamin, Kelly and Potts, in their weekly share report, dated 21st inst, state :—
The local market ruled somewhat inactive during the past week and, with the excep tion of a rather heavy decline in China 8 gars and a further rise in Hongkong Hôtels, the few transactions put through have not, altered rates to any material extent.
Messrs. A. S. Watson & Company, Limited, have declared on Interim Dividend of Fifty Cents per share payable on the 25th instant.
To-day's Advertisements.
to $9774 were sold in the market. The old THEATRE DE ROYA stock is about 1125 Chests Fatuk New, 650 Chests Paina Old, and 435 Cheats Benans New
Persian Opium-Paper about do cheats
Mr. W. REULE.
Co-gap s Advertisements.
WARREN'S GRAND
AMERICAN CIRCUS.
changed hands at $780 to $800. The unsold JANET WALDORTW FACING THE CENTRAL MARKET.
stock is about 1600 chests.
Closing Quotations (Prices per picul) —
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Olibanum.
Borax...
Saltpetre......... Vitriol (Blue).. Senna Leaves. Vermilion
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Camphor........
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YARN MARKET REPORT,
In their report dated.21st November, 1902, Mesirs, Cawasjee, Pallanjes & Co. state :-
DA ROYAL DIVORCE."
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First Time here on MONDAY, 34TH instant.
The most Popular Comedy of the Season, "THE LADY OF OSTEND," Calculated to create the acme of
Merriment.
Box Plan at ROBINSON'S.
Doors Open at 8.30.
Performance at 9.
Special Tram and Ferry Services.
ARTHUR SEYMOUR, Representative..
Hongkong, z2nd November, 1901,
F
$1267d
to those in force in the Transvaal have been practically for nine years, icfi for home the have been on the rise, and shares have changed mand: from the North has fallen off, and in the CITY HAL!; on TUESDAY,
substituted. The system of permits will be retained for the present, but these will be made as little irksame as possible.
NAVAL NOTES.
II.M.S. Cretty left the harbour for shooting practice this morning.
11.M.S. Britomart, from Ningpo and Shang bai, arrived here last night.
OUR LONDON LETTER,
"KING'S VISIT TO THE CITY."
THE CONDITION OF THE LONDON DOCKS.
(From Our Own Correspondent.)"
FLEET STREET, October 17th. The return of the King to town has brighten ed up the social world considerably, while the opening of parliament yesterday has brought back all the political stars and their satellites. Altogether London is anything but dull just now, for there is more political electricity in the air than for many a year., The violent scene which occurred before the House had been up more than an hour or two is an indication of what the temper of the Opposition, especial ly the Irishmen, is likely to be in the face of the threatened closure and rushed debates of government business.
It seems that the suggestion mooted some why have fallen in South Africa has not been time ago of raising a memorial to the Colonists
lost sight of. It had been quiet so long that inquired the other day if it was still-bore. I was informed that it was still alive under the fostering care of the Council of the Colonial Institute. My only criticism is that a more active foster parent might have been foun❘ Meanwhile, several nemurials to commemorate the part taken by Colonials in the war have arrived much neater consummation in other parts of the Empire.
Vague rumours are in circulation here as to the likelihood of another biccarat scandal coming into the courts, So far as I can learn, the facts are that at a Scotch shooting box a lady and gentleman were seen playing the game in a manner similar to that which raised such a dust in the Tranby Croft case some years ago. The husband of the lady and the wife of the gentleman were also of the party. The accused threatened but were persuaded to let the matter rest, for the present at all events. It really depends now, whether any further details leak out.. If so the implicated persons will probably have to thresh it out in public.
A LIBEL ACTION
The persistence of Sir Thomas Lipton in During the week the King has undertaken contesting the America Cup is worthy of all duties which prove that his recovery must praise, even if, as cynics say, it is a good have been complete. On Monday he gave advertisement. Anyway, it is a very expensive luncheon in honour of Lord Kitchener, who started for India this morning. Lord Roberts and some American officers also were present. at the luncheon. For the next two or three days his Majesty he'd several receptions and attended the face meetings at Newmarket,
There is little excitement in anticipation of the Royal visit to the City, on October 25th. There will be eliberate decorations, but the -crowd will be spread over such a long area that nobody is bathered with dou ts of being able to see. Most of the Coronation stands are still standing, but there is little demand for them. An old English October day is not an ideal time to sit on a wooden bench for half a day waiting for a procession, especially as there is an even chance of seeing it dimly through a yellow. fog. However, the weather is at present fairly good and hopeless optimists predict "king's weather" for the event. The City Corporation has set aside 10,000 for the Royal luncheon at the Guildhall for which the
menu is as follows:
Clear Turtle.
Mousse de Homard à la Mayonnaises. Pyramides ‹les Cailles du Roi. Timbales de Volaille aux Truffes. Côre'ettes d'Agneau de la Reine. Baron of Beef-Salade à la Demidoft Game Pies-Capon à la Béchamel. Roast Chickens.
Hams, Tongues. · Aspic of Prawns and Aspic of Foie Gras Creams. Wine Jellies. Orange Jelly. Fruit Salads.
·Meringues., Dessert and Ices. Tea and Coffee.
With regard to the Education Bill, the agita- tion against it goes merrily on. Mr. Balfour and Mr. Chamberlain, declare the Bill.is defeated the Government will resign, and a number of the recalcitrant Unionists have no doubt made up their minds to stick to the government bat the fact remains that the times are critical, and in spite of compromise, which I think inevitable, he would be a rash man who would predict what will-bappen in the next few weeks. The Bill may pass, but the unwieldy majority of the government is becoming strained in its allegiance.
I notice many papers are severely criticising the government's decision to disband the chester Dispatch which has, I believe, the Weihaiwei Regiment Notably the Man largest provincial circulation, praises the good work done with the regiment and comments upon the useful purposes to which it might have been put in the future. The matter is likely to again engage the attention of the House.
It is stated in some of the papers that Lord Milner comes home in the Spring, and later on) In the year succeeds Lord Curzon, as Viceroy
of India. Sir West Ridgeway,
G
GOVERNOR OF CEYLON."
hobby and very few men indeed could, or would, indulge in it three times in succession. Shamrock III. is to be built at Denny's Yard, Dumbarton, with Mr. William Fife and Mr. GL. Watson-designers of the two previous boats respectively-as joint designers. Thus the boat will be fitted our entirely by Clyde men. All sorts of stories are about as to the construction of the new challenger, but of course they are pure conjecture I hear from an American just come from New York that everybody is not filled with joy over thee at the prospect of the contest. Many American yachismen say whe› Sir Thomas takes à boat over to race, the struggle monopolises all the heart of the yachting season and spoils all Thus the repeated attempts of other events the Shamrocks to "lift that cup" is not an unmixed blessing to Yankee sportsmen.
bands at $637), closing firm. The latest London quotation is £64. Nationals are without business.
Marine Insurances. Unions continue if demand and can be placed at $4fo. China Traders have been done at $63 and $62 and
Cantons have been sold, and have further more shares are offering at the higher rate.
sellers at $1671. Yangtzes are asked for at $132.
[12690
K. GOODMAN,
Hon. Secretary. Hongkong, 22nd November, 1002
WANTED.
Good Writer.
JUNIOR CLERK for Office of Generał Store, quick and reliable at Figures and
TO-NIGHT!
SAT 9 P.M.
AND EVERY EVENING TILLW
FURTHER NOTICE
A PROGRAMME OF SPECIAL MERIT WILL BE SUBMITTED
TIME AND PRICES AS USUAL. Hongkong, 22nd November, 1902. [abyd DOUGLAS STEAMSHIP COMPANY, LIMITED.
FOR SWATOW, AMOY AND FOOCHOW
THE Company's Steamship
"HAITAN," Captain Roach, will be despatched for the at Daylight.
For Freight or l'assage apply to
DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & CO, General Managers. Hongkong, 22nd November, 1902. [1266d
Since the issue of our last circular dated the The Dairy Farm Company, Limited, has 7th instant, there is not much of importance Riven notice of its Sixth Ordinary Yearly to report in our Yarn Market. The bulk Meeting to be held on the 8th December. The of the business was transacted during transfer books will be closed from the 25ththe first part of the fortnight, and a instant to the 8th proximo, both days inclusive. few I purchases were made for Northern HONGKONG NURSING INSTITUTION, above Ports on TUESDAY, the 25th instant,
Banks-Hongkong and Shanghai Banks Markets by foreign importers. Latterly, de-
HE ANNUAL MEETING will be held although, with a heary drop in the rate 25th November, at 12 o'clock. of Exchange, prices show little or no improve- ment, as the present ruling-prices here are not corresponding with those ruling in the interior, where the failure of the rice crop has greatly retarded basiness. Some of the
current ruling prices; although the rates at importers are at present free sellers at the
Bombay are far in excess of those ruling hereC, importers show eagerness to quit. The market closes steady with indifferent buyers. A fair amount of business transpired in No. 105, at last Mail's quotations, and in some instances, when the thread is held by single land, prices show some improvement. No. 168, move very slowly. A moderate business transpired in No. 12s at an advance of $t to St per bale. No ros. are generally the favourite and a good | lot was sold of this count · Nos, 6s, and 8s. are out of favour. Sales during, the fortnight consist of about zo bales of No. 65-2,925. Bates of No, 105-775 Bales of No. 128,-125 Bates of No. 165-and 1,005 Bales of No. 209.
Fire Insurances Bangkong Fires remain weak at 5350. - China Fires, are still on offer at $86.
*
Shipping Hongkong Canton-and-Macao Steamboats have found buyers at 538 at which figure more shares can be procured. Indo- Chinas have not maintained their position and have fallen to $19. Sales were reported during the week at $98. China and Maniles are still inquired for at $16. Dougins Steamships keep steady at $41. Star Ferries are quiet and may probably be had at quotations, According to telegraphic advices from the North, both Cargo Boats are offering at the reduced rate of Tls. 160, and Shanghai Tugs have gone down Tls, 300 at which price sales have been effected.
Refineries.--China Sugars have further declined and have been disposed of at $94, and at the close shares are obtainable at $95. Luzons are easier and can be had at St.
Mining.—Punjoms have not been dealt in but shares can probably be placed at $zj. Raubs have been booked at $61 and have further buyers. Jelehus are out of favour at S1, and Chinese Engineering are quoted at Tis. 8.10.
in, all about 4,850 Bales. Arrivals during the fortnight per steamers Tirol, Namsang and indobona total about 4,000 Bales. Shipmeals
to Shanghai and the Coast Ports come to about 3,000 bales. The Unsold stock is estimated at about 18,000 bales.
Lee & Productions.—Sales of about 123 Bales of No, ios, and of about 125 bales of No, iz are reported at $95 and $984 respectively.
Japan-se Varni—No sales are reported in the market
Exchange,Exchange on India has suffered another heavy drop and is now quoted at Rs, 119%, and closes to-day with a weaker tendency.
OPIUM QUOTATIONS,
Hongkong, 22nd November. To-day's quotations are as follows pe
Per chest. MALWA NEW
.@ $980/1,000 .@ 1,03/1,000 .@ 9771
21
OLDEST ...
PATNA NEW......
OLD....
BENARES NEW
"OLD ge
Docks, Wharves and Godowns-At the Adjourned Ordinary Meeting of the Hongkong and Whampoa Dock Company, which took place on the 18th instant, a pall was taken on the following amendment which was carried by an overwhelming majority That the amount proposed to be written off the value of dock establishment, &c., viz: $219,437.76, be reduced to $169,437,76 and that the difference of $50,000 be appropriated for an addition to the bonus at Nothing has enlivened a dull week so much rate of $1 per share Shares are in the market PERSIAN (PAPER).. as a little passage at arms between Miss Marie at S12 ex the dividend and bonus of altogether Corelli and the editor of the Gen ley paid on the 19th instant. Farnbaps are on Marie Corelli wrote to the editor complaining that he had left her name, cut of the list of those present in the Royal enclosure, at Braemar. Other names had been given, she said, whose owners would not have been there but for her influence. The letter was marked "private and confidential," but the editor published it with an explanation that bad a good deal of acid in it. He left the name of Marie out, he said, because she had so often, and so violently accused others whose names did appear, of being "vulgar snobs," that he concluded she would be annoyed to see her name in print, As, however, he continued, Miss Corelli app rently should be read back ward to get her real meaning, he published the letter with every desire to please, Marie threatens to use him,
Report is silent as to the state of the atmosphere at the abole of the novelist, but as a man of peace, I am glad I am not a sojoumer under the same roof these latter days,
SIR ERNEST SATOWThe Manchester Guardian of the 21st ult. contains the following item :-I observe that a London paper this evening describes Sir Ernest Satow, our representative in China, as one of the few
Journalist, with his national politeness, observ Nonconformist Ambassadors, As a French
ed on a similar occasion, this is quite correct rave that Sir Ernest is not an Ambassador and he is rot d Nonconformist, He is an Envoy Extraordinary, which is a very different thing from an Ambassador; and, so far from being a Nonconformist, he is an Anglican and a pro nounced High Churchman. He is of German
offer at Tis, 205. Kowloon Wharfs can be bought at $95. -
Lands, Hotels and Buildings-Hongkong Lands have weakened to $184 Shanghai Lands are reported sold in the North at Tis 125. West Points have been done and are fa further request at the advanced rate of $50. Kowloon Lands have also improved and transactions at $31 have taken place. Hong- kong Hotels have further risen and after sales at $138 are now wanted at $140. Humphreys Estates are to be bad, at 1$124, and China Providents at Sto
975
975 NO STOCK
800/850
To-day's Avertisements.
TEEN AND AUSTRALIAN STEAM.
SHIP COMPANY, LIMITED.
FOR SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE
(Calling at MANILA, FORT DARWIN, and QUEENSLAND PORTE, and taking through Cargo to ADELAIDĖ, New. Żealand, TASMANIA, &c.) HE Steamship
Captain McArthur, will be despatched for "EMPIRE."
the above Parts, on TH RSDAY, the ṛrth December, at Noon.
Com Mills-Business in the Northern Mils is reported in Shanghai as follows
wit at Tls, 38, Internationals at Tis, 43, and nou-Kung-Mows at 38. Hongkong Cottense, &c., throu, Lout the voyage. have inquiries at $17.
This New Steamer is specially fitted far Passengers, and has a Refrigesving Chamber. which ensures the supply of Fresh Pravītions,
kin
Cigar Companies. There is nothing doing stacks under t is head..
changed hands ut $204. A: S. Walsons have been placed at Srs. Electrics are unchanged
have been fixed at 550, and Ropes have sellers and are inquired for at $13 and 56 for the old and new shares respectively, Geo. Fenwicks
at 5:20. Langkats have again been negotiated noted in Shanghai Waterworks which are in Shanghai at Tis, 240. A sharp rise has to rapor ed sol-1 at Tis. 380.
9. Mi rellaneous-Green Island Cements have
FORTNIGHTLY MARKET REFORT, Cottan.--New crop of Bengal Cotton began
descent, and his family prospered in business to arrive, and about 750 packages changed in London, It is true he was educated at hands at $23 to 574 per picul. The unsold stock suggested as Lord Milner's successor at the Mill Hill, but I think for a good many years la estim ted at about 1000 Bales, Chinese Capes Cape
Not many months ago an official edict was
of his life be regarded all branches of the Colton, superior, was placed in the market at fasued directing that tooth-brushes should be Christian Church much as be regarded Bud- $261 and about 300 Bates were sold. The served to the army. Now it is announced that dhism and Shintoism, as subjects of study unsold stock is about 400 Bales. The closing every private soldier is to be provided with a rather than of active belief. But some years quotations for Bengal $21 to $24, and Chinese hair brush Would it no: be better if all. necessaries of this kind were provided, and then go be surprised his acquaintances by appear $20 to $15 per picul... per day and all found of recruits so much ing me fish Churchman with a taste for
in advanced citual, The same chronicler credits in our Yarn market. The fall in the In Paris there has been much Janketing in Sir Ernest with an undisguised sympathy for rate of Exchange on India had the effect honour of the International Railway Congress, which met to arrange a time table for the foreign missions. This, I think, will also take of rising the values to $1 to Sit per bate, and bane Siberian Railway. The new time able those who know Sir, Ernest by surprise. He about coo bales were sold. The unsold will take effect in January. A combination has certainly been very successful for many stock is about 18,000 Bales. will be formed with the trans-American and years past in disguising this sympathy if he in Malwa Opium-A good demand in this trany-Pacific lines, so that round trip tickets. from New York-to-Peking can be delivered at Possessed by it. His ong
the
© treatment of
the former city with the privilege of goin by the Chinese Court is suff atly explained and the Pacific and returning by the trans-Siberian Justified by his p
ute or vice versa, / It is expected that these | King's subjects
COTTAM & CO FOR PANAMA HATE,
·as-pratector of'ali
FOR
BOW TIES
Yarn. There is so improvement to report
commodity with an increase in values is to be noted. Now about 50 chests were said at $980 to Soco, and Old about go chests at $1,030 to 50. The untold stock is about dog chests
COTTA
This Steamer is installed throughout with the Flectric-light.
A
stewardess and a
• an? a duly
qualified Surgeon te eared, an në mbie bekanta
WB,¬To assure the aduitional comfort of
passengers the steamers of the Company have electric fine fitted in staterooms,
For Freight or Passage, apply to
GIRB, LIVINGSTON & Co.,
Agents. Hangkang, aird November, 100t · [1270d
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.
THE P..& O. S. N. Co's Steamship
"BENGALA
THE P
FROM BOMBAY, COLOMBO AND
vessel are bereby informed that their Goods are being landed and placed at their risk in the Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Company's Godower at Kowloon, where each and delivery can be obtained as soon as the consignmerit will be sorted out Mark by Mark, Goods are landed.
STRAITS. Consignees of Cargo by the above-names.
This vessel bringe on Cargo
From London, &cpar S.S. Victoria. ⠀⠀ From Persian Gulf, ex D. L. S, N. and B. & F.
S/N Co's Steamers. "Goods" not " cleared by the 28th instant at 4 PM will be subject to rent
No Fire Insurance will be effected by me în any case whatever.
Damaged Packages must be left in the Godowns for examination by the Consignee's and the Company's representative at an ap pointed hour. All claims must be presented within ten days of the steamer's arrival here after which date they cannot be recognised No claims will be admitted after the Goods have left the Godawas.”
HEWETZ
* Superintendent.
Hongkong, 118d Novembe
Apply stating Salary required to
"STORE."
C/o. Office of This Paper. Hongkong, 22nd November, 1902,
PER
[12681!
THE PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY.
STEAM FOR ̈·
STRAITS,CEYLON, AUSTRALIA: INDIA,
ADEN, EGYPT, MEDITERRANEAN PORTS, PLYMOUTH AND LONDON. (Through Bill of Lading issued for BATAVIA, PERSIAN GULF, CONTINENTAL, AMERI- CAN and SOUTH AFRICAN PORTS.) HE Steamship.
TH
PARRAMATTA," Captain F. J. Fox carrying His Majesty Mails, will be despatched from this for BOMBAY on SATURDAY, the 6th December, at Noon, taking Passengers and Cargo for the above Ports.
TOYO KISEN KAISHA, (ORIENTAL 5.S." CO.).
REGULAR-SERVICE-BETWEEN- HONGKONG AND MANILA, IN 48 HOURS,
THE Company's well-known Steamship
"ROHILLA MARU"
3,869 Tons, Captain Bishop, will be despatched hanes for MANILA, on WEDNESDAY, the 26th instant at Noon.
To be f
To be followed by "ROSETTA MARU”
on or about 3rd December: Magnificent accommodation Comfortable Cabins, Excellent table. Unrivalled speed. Electric light, Doctor and Stewardess carried.
For Freight or. Passage, apply to
THE MITSUI BUSSAN KAISHA,.
Agents
Prince's Balldings,
Ice House Street. Hongkong, 22nd November, 1902 [1189d REGULAR STEAMSHIP SERVICE
..
TO NEW YORK AL
VIÄ PORTS AND SUEZ CANAL (With Liberty to call at PHILIPPINE PORTS). Silk and Valuables, all Cargo for France; and Tea for London (under arrangement) will
PROPOSED SAILINGS FROM HONOKONG, be transhipped at Colombo into a steamer proceeding direct to Marseilles and London; "BORDER KNIGHT other Cargo for London, &c., will be conveyed "ORONO" vid Bombay with Transhipment.
Parcels will be received at this Office until a P.M. the day before sailing. The Contents and Value of all Packages are required.
Shippers are particularly requested to aute the terms and conditions of the Company's' Bills of Lading.
For further Farticulars, apply to
E. A HEWETT,
Superintendent.- Hongkong, 22nd November, 1 XL
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Toth Dec.
20th Dec
1903
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follow,
For Freight and further Information, apply
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