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TELEGRAMS

HONGKONG TELTGRAPH !!:

SERVICE.

(From Our Own Coiveitandent.) Imperial ailway Station

SUDDENLY ABOLISHED.

COOLJES. REMOVING RAILS8.

SHANGHAI. Jan. 20th... 4.20. p.in.

The Temple of Heaven railway station has been suddenly abolished, and coolies started removing the rails yesterday:

Tientsin Volunteers

AND THE CHINA MEDAL.

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, TUESDAY, JANUARY 20, 1903.

teresis of the Dutch as well as the British, and that he intended submilling to the Im perial Parliament a bill for guaranteeing a loan of £35,000,000 on the security of the assets of the Transvaal and Orange River. Colony, the loan to be used for paying the debts of the Transvaal and for public works

"CORRESPONDENCE.

Wello not necessarily endofilmyplatans expressed by

Correspondensation

THE HARBOUR FIRE ENGINE.

TO THE TON OF THE HONGKON Telegrari.” „ SIR, With reference to the fir: aboard a

['as'the po_yeur' fùmit for the indemnity.". Had we insisted upon her doing what she could easily have dose there would have been some chance of her respecting us and at the same tine keeping herself in order. The paltry | dribble which in fifty years' instalments repre-

WEST RIVER TRAFFIC.

THE NEW STATIONS, -

In a recent issue we drew attention to the fact that eight additional passenger stations

were about to the opened to steamers plying on the West River. We now publish the follow-

in both Colonies. As soon as this loan is junk this morning white anchored off the Har enough. Of course, she plays up to our policying regulatipus:—

issued another one of £30,000,000, to which the Orange River Colony will not contribute, will be issued on the security of the Trans- vaal.

The United States Navy. recommended the construction of three new The Washington Naval Committee has battleships and one cruiser.

MAIDEN VOYAGE OF THE S.S. *SAN CHEUNG."

The new river steamer San Cheung, buste af the Kwong Fat Cheung shipbuilding yard

bour Master's office, I beg to raise my indign tion at the inefficiency of the appliances avail able to extinguish such a conflagration.

sent affects her so little that she has plenty to spare for misthief and mischief will brew sight

of "Poor Chipa" by stubbornly resisting any attempt to make her meet her liabilities in

gold iden..

The Government are said to have issued a

On and after the 12th January, 1903, eight additional passenger stations on the West River

provisions of the West River Regulations.

The following are the rules and regulations to be observed:--

The foll wing eight places on the West River, viz

At the time of outbreak (about 9.30), Lhap. gold. I hear she has now definitely refused the will be opened to steamers plying under the pened to be in a launch passing the vicinity of the junk, and we promptly steamed to the Government. Fire Engine and attempted. 10 Circular to the Powers stating they will not hold raise an alarm; but there was no steam up and themselves responsible for any loans from no European in charge of the vessel. In foreign banks to the various Viceroys and answer to inquiries we were told by a China Governors, and will not acknowledge such man: "No. 1. no hab got." I personally saws government debts. Whether this applies to the junk burning for about 15 minutes before past or future loans is not clear, but presumably any assistance whatever arrived and then only to futurs ones as all loans already made would one open bol was despatched. The hose in certainly have been regarded in the light of action was but a small tube, and the jet of Government debts. water was too minule to be effective. When teft at about to o'clock the fire engine was still

A meeting of the volunteers will under the supervision of Mr. II. F. Caring in the same place and 1 learn the junk siderable sum in millions, a portion of which can

be held at Tientsin to-night at which it is propo-ed to refuse the China War medal because of the clasp being withheld from them.

michael, consulting engineer, ft the Cheurg On Steamboat Company's Wharf, on ber clock on Sturday evening. A large crowd

'maiden voyage to Canton, shortly before six

of people went to see the vessel off, and, as she cleared the wharf, a string of crackers was lighted from the stern. She is a fast ship,

(By special arrangement with Der having accompli bed I kno's on her speed

Ostasiatische Lloyıl.)

Venezuelan Affairs.

REUTER'S HEPORT DENIED.

BERLIN, 19th January,

130 p.m.

trial over the measured mite, but, as it would not have been permissible to arrive at Canton before six o'clock in the morning, she procced- ed on her nurden voyage as a slow speed. A number of guests inv ted for the trip, included“) Mrs. Rihards, Mr. and Mrs. Car ichaël, Mr. and Mr. Blinds, Miss Sichert, Mr. and Mrs. Richardson, Major and Mrs. Chapman, and Messrs. Jean Trevoux, Sit Ming Cook, Li Tṣz'

had eventually to be allowed to burn herself out. Seeing that the engine was kibelled "Gov. ernment "surely the administration is culpa ble of serious neglect, which, in some places. I know, would be regarded as criminal. T

Iremain, Sir, Yours etc.,

Hongkony, zosh January, 1993.

X. Y. Z.

CANION NOTES.

(From Our Own Correspondent.)

CANTON, January 17, 1903 CLOSING, Í XERCISES OF CANTON MEDICAL COLLEGES.

According to Renter's Telegram | Ming Leung Tsun Tung, Richards, Leung J. G Kerr Medical College for Men and the

Co. the German cruiser Panther lins bad an unsa cessful fight at Mara

ca ba

This. however, is totally incorrect, is the Panther had gone into the lagoons to prevent smuggl ing and simply retired when the waler became too low.

The German Ambassador

AND OPEN DOOR

POBJICY.

The German Minister at Peking, Dr. Mumm von Schwarzenstein.

of Chun, Fung Chun Yuen, Buc' anan Robinson, Davies, Pollock, Swaby, I am Mui Sang. (hi Chung in, and lang ship

Clo. un

The officers of the

were: Captain Murphy, Mr. C. Harold Clarke chief engineer, and Mr. Anges, chief officer. At dinner, on the evening of the San Cheung's departure, M. Jean Trevouse, Mr. Kwok Yik Ting (secretary of the Cheung On Steamboat Co.), and Mr. Sit Ming Cook were royally

1oasted.

On leaving H nglong the vessel was flying the British flag, Leing under Hongkong regist but as soon as she arrived at Canton, the necese sarmalities for registering her under the French flg, in the name of M. Jean Trevoux,

hoisted at the staff. It is worthy of note that the

Son Cheung is the first river steamer to obtain

The closing exercises in connection with the Women's Medical College were held to-day in the Cupler Memorial Church. Three young men andawo young women received diplomas. The programme called attention to the fact that this was the thirty-fourth year, if the Kerr Medical College and the first of the Women's College, Dr. Kerr modestly called his students

↑ "Medical Class." But during the time. Dr. Kerr had charge of the work about 150 young men c mp'cled a full inedical course of studies

Since he death of Dr. Kerr, Dr. Selden has continued the work with excel'ént results.

The Women's Medical College is well equipped for the work it has to do. The new

are

62, Tls. 614/61/62 for cash. For 17th instant settlement 7 is. 63/62 is recorded. For Febru ary at Tis, 63} tó, Tls, 6,1 April at-Tla. „631 and Tls. 64. May shares have been contracted· for at Tls. 64 and yesterday June shares found buyers at Tis,651 At the close, the tone-is stronger with an inclination to buy.

Docks-Faraham Boyds have changed bands. fat Tis 1811/180, Tis. 177}/180 for cash. For the end of the month. Tls. 177 to Tis, 180 has been given. February sales are reported at Ts. 181/18/181. For March transactions. nt Tis. 188 to Tha. 185, Ti3, 1824. Tis, 160 and Tls. -1871/1837 are announced. April' shares have changed ownership at Tis. 186/185. Tis. 1821/185 and Tls, 1878,

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하

EXCHANGE,

ON LONDON, Telegraphic Transfer 151,64 Bank Bills, on demand....1/6 13/16 Credits, 4 months sight:7 3/16. D'ments, 4 months' sight...1/7 5/16. ON BERLIN, (demand)........... M.1,60 ON PARIS, Bank Bills, on demand...................1.96 3.

Credits, 4 months' sight.....1.00)

Du Sing 都城: Luk 20絲都 Yet Sing

Luk Tu 旅步 Hou Lik

Kau Kong A Ma Ning 馬寧 Yung Ki 容崭 are hereby opened as additional passenger stations for steamers At places other than ON NI W YORK, Bank Bills, on demand...187 the above named, steamers are hot to stop

Credits, 30 days' sight. .........

.... 384·· without authority.

On Bombay, Telegraphic Transfa.................... 1164

On demand........

...... 1101 ON SHANGHAI, Telegraphic Tr nefor........72 ป Private 30 days' sight.......nom.. ON YOKOHAMA, T.T

.761 % prem Sovereigns, Bank's Buying Ratt...........512.78 66.00 Gold Leaf too lonch, per taele

21 13/16-

2.--At the right stations now opened steamiers are only allowed to land and embark pas- sengers. Stežine s'are not allowed to take

reasure or cargo.

Sheng Taqtar's lipbilities on account of the Telegraphs, etc are said to total up to a con-

be explained away by loans to Viceroys, but the balance it is thought may give trouble, and according to orders a complete statement has to be made at once. The Palace at Paoling is nnw, completed and some very fine foreign, furniture has been sent there.

The Chibli Lottery started by li Hungminimize the risk of piratical attack and chang being $40,000 in debt to the Govern also with a view to protecting the Customs ment, the Viceroy has ordered it to stop as it is,

Revenue and Likin. apparently benefiting neither the Government nor the people. The Viceroy considers it a disgrace to China to follow the examples of poor nations like Luzon and Spain.

The Governor of Szechuan has prohibited the distribution of Buddhist literature as he says they are the real foundation of Boxerism. The river is open in front of the settlements and though it is very cold compared with other seasons it is genial. Yesterday was one of the worst duststorms we have ever experienced, and much sickness is about in consequence of the dry weather,

CABLE NEIFS.

(via Shanghai}

(N. C. D. News.) THE DARDANELLES QUESTION, THE PORTE CLIMBS DOWN. London, 14th January.—The steamer Kahira

building was opened a few weeks ago. There has asset the when turkey found that are bright airy lecture rooms and laboratories, aviadé was issued when that the

sage, whether a vindé was issued at no'. GENERAL BADEM POWELL. PROMOTED TO A

GOOD POSITION,

parlour.". There is nothing Chinese about-the place, but everything is according to the best

of Westera ideas. Certainly Dr. Fulton is to be

congratulated on the work she is doing.

General Baden Powell has been appointed Inspector-General of Cavalry and is returning to England in June.

This is in order to

3-At the above eight stations now opened Guard Boats will be anchored for publ e pro- rection.

Har Silve......

OPIUM QUOTATIONS. To- 'ny's quotations are as follows:-

MALWA NEW..........................

71

31

LAST YEAR.. OLDEST

4-in respect to the landing and embarking of passengers the Guard Boat officials will send police to examine the passengers and sampans for bad characters and to search for arms. Should bad characters surreptitiously get on board the steamers with arms in their posses: BENARES NEW. sion the officers of the steamers must them | PERSIAN (PAPER).. selves make investigation and take preventive

measures.

5-Stamers passing Customs Station will duly siop in accordance with the regulations hitherto in force for examination, and the Cus- toms may send officers to accompany the steamers for purposes of surveillance en route.

PATNA NEW

Per chest, @$ 985/1,000

1,010/1,040

@ 1,050/1,100

@ 1,017)

@ 1,020 @680/710

Co-day's -Advertisements.

PUBLIC AUCTION...

to Sell by PUBLIC AUCTION,.

Any one carrying goods polawfully or attempt. THE Undersigned have received instructions ing to smuggle will, on detection, be fined and punished in accord nce with the regulations.

6. Should any steamer engaged in the pas senger traffic al the eight stations now opened fail to comply with the regulations hereby drawn up, such steamer will be subject to fine at the hands of the Commissioner of Customs

permit detained.

7.-The present regulations apply to the Kwangtung province. They are temporary and introduced as an experiment. Here after, if they are found to interfere with the Customs Revenue or Likin, or if other difficulties should arise in connection therewith

who has been staking in Germany were gone through; the word "Hongkong,' at / finely finished operating room and a "college. British Embassy was determinel on her pas according to regulations and the steamer for several months past, spoke at a the stern, was obliterated, and "Canton' was banquet given by e Ostasiatische substituted; while the tricolour flag was Verein, Hamburg. He emphasized the necessity of the "Open Door policy in China, paised the intelli- gence of German merchants, and said that China was most anxious to keep peaceful relations with the Powers The Minister returns to Peking in the spring.

permission to enter Cantes on a Sunday Both she and the Cheung Du S. S. Hongkong are now subsidised French mail steamers, leaving on alternate evenings from Hongkong and Cantor, thereby making a regular daily French service up and down the river. The

Company's pier at Hongkong is next to that of the Hongkong, Canton and Macao Ste raboat Company and the m-orings at Canton are in a most convenient central pos- The Crown Prince's ard the Tutor.tinn off the French concession on the Shanicen.

The Crown Princess of Saxony, who has been in Switzerland, has suddenly left for Mentone, whither she is accompanied by her children's dutor, M. Giron.

German Crown Prince. The Crown Pringe of Germany has been magnificently têted by the Empress Dowager and members of the Hussin Royal Family. He has 8 veral times wired his thankful acknowledgments to his parents.

The Dardanelles. Both the English and reach Iress speak discontentedly regarding the Ra-sian successes.

After breakfast special guides were appointed take the guests around the usual sights of Canton City, and, in the afternoon, Mr. Su Ming Cook invited them to accompany him to the Ini Tong Tze Buddist monastery, and after-

wards to Mr. Fung Ah I um's gaiden, both of

which places are situated on the Ho Nam side in the Canton renchés.

In the evening M. Jean Trevous and Mr. Sit Ming Cook invited a large number of Canton residents to a banquet on the occasion of a new

French mail steamer's fust÷rival. Th visitors

The exercises to-day consisted in addresses by Rev. Mr. Fulton, Dr. Mary Niles and Dr. Hager. The diplomas were pre ented by Mr. Selden und Dr. Fulton, The audience was large and appeared to be deeply interested in the success of the work.

CHOLI RA,

It has been rumoured that there is cholera in the city. Careful inquiries have failed to prove the correctness of these rumours. There have been a few sudden deaths, but there is no certainty that these deaths were caused by

THE IMPERM. RAILWAY

Fcking 14 January. The Ching-Ling railway, which the Empress Ilowager ordered to

|be built in readiness for the visit of the Court to the Western Tombs, has now proceeded as for as the practical completion of the earth-works, and 1,500 men of H.E. Yuan Shih-kai's troop's are distributed along the line.

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AS'ATIC LABOUR ON THE RAND, London, 15th January-Some of the news-

a last resort.

cholera. It would not be surprising if cholera papers urge recourse to Asiatic fabout only as should re-appear this spring, but at present there is no sign of i.

TIENTSIN DAY BY DAY

(Frgn Our Own Correspondent.)

TIENTSIN, 6th January. The Peking Government and Viceroy Yuan fave been wining to Kansuh to ascertain about -the reported rising of Tung Fuhsiang and Prince Yuan, and the replies are to the effect

and the civilian labommedans did take place, which alarmed the missionaries and set in motion many rumours, but that all is quiet, The native papers affirm that the Government will nip any rising in the bud. Public opinion (native) here, however, rather favours the belief that at no very distant date a movement will be made by Yuan and Tung. The ex-heir apparent joining his father is recognised as serious insinuch as it supplies the raison d'etre, so to speak, for rising. Ile was chosen as the lure Emper. r, and Yuan declares he is still such and refuses

from the share includeÏM. Hard-uin, chat de cabi et de M. le Gouve neur Givinil dứthat a slight disturbance between Tung's men Toda Chine, M. Neton, chef du secretariat Capt. Bornien,, vide-de-camp du Gouverneur Gè dral, M. Guillién, Convul de France à Canton, Commandant Le Galleur. captaine de frigate Commandant le Keriáint, M.

French postmaster Canton, Captain Byworth. Harbour Master Canton, ate. Appleby, Imperial Marime Customs, and Messrs. Yeung Cluk Sang, Weng U Ming, Wong Youk Po, Leung Cheung Shui, Tavares, and Tse Tue Nam

On the following day the Hongkong guests spent the day in shopping and, at five n'clock

The opinion is largely expressed that the Rand mines have not made a conclusive trial of the more extensive employment of white

Jabour.

CHRISTMAS DAY IN ENGLAND,

London, December 25-The King and Queen spent the day at Sandringham, this being the first Christmas-Their Majesties have spent at their favourite residence since their Accession.

The Royal Famil, including the Prince and Princess of Wales, Princess Victoria, the Duchess of Fife, and Prince and Princess Charles of Denmark, attended an early service at Sandringham Church, which was beautifully decorated for the occasion. The King after wards personally directed the annual distribu tion of beef and game to the employees and tenants on the Sandringham Estate.

A severe gale swept the north coast of Great Britain and caused considerable dainage to shipping and water-front properly on the Clyde and the Tyne,

these regulations may then be abrogated.

*($gd) J°C j^uNSTON, Deputy Commissioner in charge. Canton, 3rd January, 1993.

Commercial.

TODY'S INTELLIGENCE,

A strong feeling prevails in HONGKONG BANK shares with sales at $680.00, at which rate there are still buyers Hongkono, Can-” TON & MACAO STEAMBOATS are slightly firmer, with seles at $37.50 and $37.75. There is

an upward tendency in INDO CHINA STEAM NAVIGATION shares with sales at $87.50 and $8800 CHINA AND MASILAS are wanted at $25.00. OUGLAS, STEAMSHIPS, sellers at $44.50. Small sales have been made in STAR FERRIES at 25 and $5.25. There are buyers of CHINA SUGAES at $90.00 and sellers at $94.00 Small sales have been made of WitAMP A Decks at $20.50, and are inquired for. HONGKONG LANDS are offering at $185 on WIST POINT BUILDINGS are at present neglected, with sellers at $56.00. CHINA PROVIDENTS have been placed at 28 90 to $9.00 ex dividend.

SHANGHAI SHARE FEPORT.

New Grand Vizier. The new Gitand Vizier, Fered- Pasha, President of the recently appointed Macedonia Refum Com | Sax Cheung proceeded fu't spred down the be protected and his rights upheld. This afternoon, to the widows and children of those important changes in quotations, but the steady

mittee, is an Albumán by birth,`.

(Reuters)

The Overdue Liner.

LONDON, January 18th. The St. Louis has arrived safely at New York. The delay in her arrival was caused by storms and the average speed was only nine knots. The passengers at an indigna tion meeting passed resolutions censuring the Company for allowing them to cnibark on a steamer with leaky boilers. The manage ment declares that there was nothing in the condition of the boilers to prevent a normal passage.

Austria.

The Austrian Reicherath adjourned at 5 p.m. after a 54-hour sitting due to the qb struction of the Czechs whose tactics are im perilling the passage of the Austro-Hungarian arrangement to which the approval of the Austrian Parliament is necessary.

in the evening, moorings were slipped and the to ack owledge his disinheritance. He must

γίνει. Before six o'clock she overtook the is just such an argament as appents Hongkong, Canton and Macao Steamboat Co 's to the northern people, inure waslike than their 5. Powa, a vessel that left about 15 minutes southern countrymen, and with far more leisure before her, and after that she showed a clean on their bands to cultivate a "cause," The pair of heels to the other steamers that rascally youngster, whose course of a nduct followed in her w ke. At dinner The was such that not even the E.D. could stand directors of the Cheung. On Steamboat Cat, will therefore be the cause probably of a and Mr. Kwok Yik Ting were again toasted. large rising in the spring, and possibly the and the latter gentleman suitably responded pivot on which great events in China will turn. The vessel arrives at her wharf, Hongkong, ai. On did that the lavish expenditure of the midnight.

Government in buying up the Telegraphs, The trip was entirely satisfactory, the engines China Merchants, etc, bus attracted rather working smoothly throughout.

sinister attention in Peking, and the Towers are suggesting that if China is so fu-h of money that little indemnity bill might be settled a little sound perhaps. Gossip also has it that the lowers might work the Telegraphis for a season and reduce the indemnity as an offer, There is no reason, however, to regard these suggestions as official or in any way authentic,

WIDOWS AND ORPHANS.

THE QUEEN'S BIUSTY. London, Dec 27.-The Queen's dinner this

kitled in the South African War formed the most striking demonstration in London ob servance of Christmas. About six hundred widows and eight hundred children partook. of the Queen's Christmas fare.

Inside the building there were military bands on each floor, while Highland pipers, Punch and Judy shows, theatrical troupes, per- formers from the music halls, and tables full of toys, crackers and special chocolate boxes from the Queen all gave vivid colour and meaning to the celebration.

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Sir Thomas Lipton, who received the guests on behalf of the Queen, who kept busy helping children up the steps, to the re ief of the mothers who bad brought families larger than they could carry. Aber many turkeys and plum-puddings had been consumed, Sir Thomas Lipton read the following message from the Queen:

Pray convey the expression of my very Leef wishes to all my guests at the Alexandra Trust. May they spend a very happy day, and may God help and bless them throughout the coming year."

DETAILS have b-en ·rceived of the collision between the Fingaw, and Minn. The Pington was bound to Port Arthur from Chefen, and the Alinna from Port Arthur to- Cheino. They met at a point abo 3 miles Imm Che so light, in the open sea with plenty of sailing room. The Yingkow'stuck the Minna || but they are apt. In harmony with the general on her starboard quarter and made a ig hole ability to raise and spend monty, we have her. This caused her to settle gradually, the ready contributien el Ils. 50,000 from There was no explosion of the boilers, the and a like sum is expected from each province, and finally to sink in about 20 fathoms of water. Chibli alone for the repairs of the Peking gates

St Thomas called for cheers for the Queen, engineer having opened the valve and allowed while we read of 300,000 and 300,000 being "And was answered with a great shou!, which LATER.. the steam to escape. The Yinglow s'and by spent on feasting and theatricals in the Palace, the crowds outside took op "A" telegram was Mr. Chamberlain in South Africa. and look at the crew and passengers. She until one wonders whether China's nimetary sent to the Queen, expressing the loyal and then proceeded to Port Arbor and is now resources have any limit at all. Nothing has loving thanks of the children and their mothers, Al & public banquet at Johannesburg, Mr. under repairs having received considerable so absolutely convinced Ching of her own and wishing the King and Queen & Happy Chamberlain said he must consider the in damage to her bows.

TTAME CO FOR SUMMER COTTAM & CO. FOR

UNDERWEAR

superiority and our absolute weakness so much New.

COTTAM & CO., FOR GENTS BATH.

ING GEAR

CO. FOR WA HING

The following resume of the week's share transactions is from, Messrs. J. A. Zullivan & Ca's report published on the rath Jarvary:—

The opening prices of the year disclose no

business doing promises well for the future, and we may look forward to improved rates as the months progress. Demand on London is quoted 2. 21/16. Consols 931: Hodgkong telegraphs 728 for 3 days' private paper.

FOR ACCOUNT OF THE CONCERNED,

on

SATURDAY, the 24th January, 1903, at 2.30 P.M, at their

SALES ROOMS, No. 8, Des Vœux Road, SUNDRY HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, Corner of Ice Hou e Street,

Comprising

wish

TEAKWOOD WARDROBES- BEVELLED GLASS, OVERMANTELS, BOOK CASE, TEAKWOOD DINING TABLE, MARBLE-TOP WASHSTANDS, PICTURES, SINGLE and DOUBLE IRON BEDSTEADS, VIENNA CHAIRS, IRON BRASS FENDERS, DRESSING and TABLES with BEVELLED GLASS, E. P. WARE, CARPETS, RUGS, &c. &c;

ALSO Two COTTAGE PIANOS;

Two RICKSHAWS. TERMS:-Cash.

AND

HUGHES & HOUGH,

Auctioneers.". Hongkong, 20th January, 1993..

WANTED.

.[810

ADY ASSISTANTS (EUROPEAN) for

Furnishing Department.

Experience desired, but not neccessary,

Apply 10-

"M.A.P." Clo. Hongkong Telegraph, Hongkong, zoth january, 1903. [826

VICTORIA

LODGE,

"No. 1026, E.C

A LODGE will be held in the FREE- REGULAR MEETING of the above

MASONS' HALLZetland Street,on THURSDAY, the 22nd instant, at 8.30 for 9 p.m. precisely. Visiting Brethren are cordially invited to attend.

Hongkong, 20th January, 193

'840

DOUGLAS STEAMSHIP COMPANY, LIMITED. FOR SWATOW, AMOY AND FOOCHOW.

THE Company's Steamship

"HAITAN," Captain Reach, will be despatched for the above Pons, on FRIDAY, the. 23rd instant, at Daylight.

For Freight or l'assage apply to

DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & CO., General Managers. Hongkong, zath January, 1903. [836

AMERICAN ASIATIC S.S. Co. FOR NEW YORK VIA SUEZ CANAL

THE Steamship

"GIBRALTAR,” Captain D Morris, will be despatched for the above Port on or about SATURDAY, the 14th!

For Freight apply to. 75

Hanks-Hongkong & Shanghai Banks con-' tinue, in strong demand, local rates being un- changed, but shares are difficult to procure. the Kowsking indemnity amounting to Tls

Shipping is stated in native circles that February. 260,000 will stoxnly be paid. A fairly large busines, in Indos has resulted at Tis. 63 to Tls,

EYES

SHEWAN, TOMES & Co, General Agents. Hongkong, 20th January, 1973,

TESTED.

LENSES FOR CORRECTION OF ASTIGMATISM SPECIALLY

GROUND ON THE PREMISES. SPECTACLES BYE GLASSES FITTED.

N LAZARUS

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