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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 1903.

TELEGRAMS. and, on the straight got the lead which she maintained to the finish, with Punch second and Seguak a bad third.

"HONGKONG TELEGRAPH !!

SERVICES 9

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Ostasiatische Lojd.):

The Venezuela Dispute. An understanding is assured between Germany and Venezuela regarding the preferential payment of claims.

Obituary.

His Excellency vòn Nokk, Germau Minister of ctate, is dead.

(Reuters)

Time 2 min. 04 seconds.

THE KING CUP. Presented. For all beaten China ponies; weight for inches as per scale, Old ponies to carry 7lbs, extra. Subscription

griffin walers allowed 3ibs, Unplaced ponies allowed 5lbs. Three quarters of a mile. Entrance, $1o; to gu tu second pony. Mr. C. Rademacher's Joker, 1986, 111 ......

Mr. Mackie I Mr. Hart Buck's Silver Fox, lost. alb......

Mr. Crighton 2 Mr. Hart Buck's Coinmoner, lost 12165.

Mr. Master 3 Lieut-Col. G. A. Hughes' ferky, 10st. gibs,

Mr. Gegg o Mr. F. B. Marshally's Mad Afullah, 11st zibs.

Mr. Rutherford o Mr. Houston's Nicodemus, 1st lbs.........

Mr. Armstrong o The Venezuela Dispute.

There was some considerable time starting LONDON, February 12th.. these paines, but having, eventually got away Mr. Bowen has accepted the British pro- Si ver Fur took the lead, with Commoner -tocol agreeing to pay Great Britain £5,500 second, followed by Joker. Going up the down, and to refer the question of preferen-Black Rock Jeter forged ahead and gained tial treatment to The Hague tribunal. The second place, with Commoner third.

straight however, Silver Fox passed Com- German and Italian protocols are still caus

'moner with foder still leading. ing some difficulty.

LATER.

The Venezuela Question. The allies have agreed that all three pro- tocols shall be signed simúltaneously, none anticipating the other. The other claimants will appear before The Hague tribunal as one

Power.

The Near East. Grave uneasiness is felt in Vienna owing to a report that Eulgaria contemplates mio- bilising two Army Corps in consequence of the massing of Turkish troops on the frontier.

The Alaska Boundary Dispute, The Washington Senate has ralified a

treaty providing for three jurists on each side to settle the Alaskan boundary dispute with Great Britain.

The Venezuela Claims. Germany has waived her demand for a cash payment of £68,cco and accepted Baron Speck von Sternburg's proposal that the amount be paid in five monthly instal

ments.

The Near East.

Fourteen battalions of the Aurkish Redifs

Time 1 min. 33 1/5 second.

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THE CHEE SAI CUP. "Value Sago. Preseated, For all beaten water gefius Weight_for inclies as per scale. Placed ponies to carry .5 lbs. Unplaced ponies allowed 5 lbs. En- trance, $10, to second pony. Five furlongs. Capt. P. Langlands' Lady Lena, 1251, ilb Mr. Crighton

CALATA

Mr. Buxey's Winning Rest, 1251. rib

Mr. Johnstone 2 Lieut. Col. G. Hughes Prince Charming,

Tosi, gib.... Mr. Gegg 3 Mr. Hart Bucks' Wallflower, tost, 4 h. Gedge o Mr. R K. Leigh's Ivin O' the Wish, yst. glb

Mr. Mackie o

A very poor start, Mr Buzey's Winning Rar leading all the way. On passing the Black Rock he, was about five lengths ahead, Lady Lena and Prince Charming, second and

hird respectively. Coming in the straight; Lady Las challenged Prince Charming, and at the winning post-beat him by a length.

Time min. 10 sec.

THE LICKY CIP. Steeplechase. For all walers, Weight 11 stond. Winners of pre- vious jump races, to lbs extra. Horses over. 14.3 to carry two lbs. per inch extra. From Grand Stand twice round and in. Cup to go to rider. Entrance, $:0 to go to second pony,

Mr. Carruther's Runway Gil, tist. Tolbs.

Mr. Cruickshank

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at the head quarters at Salonika have been Mr. Pontifex's Counters, 11st. olbs. ............ called out, ostensibly to replace fourteen bat- talians called out in the autumn.

Clerical.

The Right Rev. the Lord Dishop of Win- chester has been enthroned at Canterbury as Archbishop and Primate of All England.

Mr. Pontifex ? Capt. P. Langland's Lady Lens, 1351, o‘b. ... Mr. Clarke

Mr. Kingston's Extravagante, 11st. 4 bs.....

Mr. Brutton o

Novák, t ́st. alb. Mr."Kitchener o Mr. Christie's Panily, ttst.olb, Mr. Johnstone o Mr Caruther's Belie Helene, vist zibs,

Mr. Crighton o

A very good start, with Cruickshank on Runaway Girl, leading, and Pontifex on Com fers, second. The others came up in a bunch. The hurdles were cleared splendidly, and al- though spasmodic attempts to ove, haul Runaway

Cou, less and Lady Lens made

she stiff led the way and won easily.

get in front of Commoner; for between the three ponies named (which were leading the fichl) there was considerable space, and yet all of a sudden Jigoku was seen to go out of his course and come close up to Commoner (whowas obviously full of running), whereupon Wuille mier's mount had to ghear off towards the dijch while going at top speed- manoeuvre fraught with danger to both rider and moke-to avoid collision and endeavour to get past figoku. The eflort was unsuccessful, and the pair finished the race in very close company (with Afuscate! a- good third), but in a manner which caused great annoyance and indignation among the ma jority of the on lookers, who were and doubt- less always will be-of opinion that (a) the best pony did not win; and (4) that were these two ponies matched over the same course

under exactly similar conditions as in the German Cup race Commaner would defeat Ακρίτα,

You say "the gds have spoken and we must abide by their ruling," That is sn to a certain extent, but it is open to anyone to der, the matter to the Editor of some first. cuts sporting journal and, in due course, "pass round" the opinion so obtained, or forward it to some local journal of Sport und Gossip for publication pro è no publico, and with a view to definitely settling a question which is bound to be an "open sore" for some time to come with the backers of Commoner, to many others who had only a few Mexicans on him for a place, and to others who had no pecuniary

interest in hin.

*the gods have spoken." just so, but the ajority of the Stewards will not deny that Flo err is human,' that ver papuli, vox Dei holds good, and that none of us poor mortals can claim to be immaculate.

"The gods have spoken "and Mr. Hart Buck, while losing the German Cup, as the result of the Stewards' verdict, has in consequence gained considerably in popularity and public

esteem.

He has no doubt the heartiest syn- mathy and fullest confidence of a very large proportion of the general public present at Wednesday's races, who know full well that successful flat-racer and daring timber-topper', such thorough sportsmen as the veteran and

and Mr. Wuillemier would never bave troubled the Stewards with a protest unless they felt that the circumstances fully warranted the adoption of such a serious course.

There is, of course,' always "another side of questions at issue, and it will indeed be egrettable if the public is not favoured with some enlightenment from those who share the opinion of the five gentlemen who voted against Mr. Hart Buck. Of course, Mr. Crighton couldn't see behind himself unless be turned his head to look see"; but could he no: have managed to keep his mount straight final on his own ground throughout the Suggle for victory? That is what many spectators would be glad to know.

If the Stewards would communicate to the Press their main reasons for overruling the protest, they would thereby tale a step which would at least tend to show that the public is en such an "unconsidered trifle" as is generally supposed.

made in future to have about half-a-dozen in- it might be an advantage were arrangements

stantaneous photos taken of the fields while the competitors are approaching the Judge's Girl:raight at top speed.-Yours faithfully,

Box after turning into and coming down the

Hongkong, 13th Feb, 1903.

THE BRILLIANT Cue--For all beaten waler griffins at this meeting. Weight for inches as per scale. The pony that has run second in any race to carry gibs extra; third in any ta e 3lbs extra. Unplaced ponies allowed 5 lbs. Entrance, $10, to go to second pany. Unce round.

[Dr. Randall Davidson, who was born in Edinburgh in 1848, is the son of Mr. Henry Davidson of that city. He was educated al Harrow under the present Master of Trinity, He was treated in his youth wah much kind. pass by Ar bbishop Tuit, who had been at school with his father, and in 877 the Arch- bishop chose him as his domestic chaplai. In this capacity he received a thorough training in the duties of an Archbishop, for Dr. Tak was an exacting chief. After the Archbishop's death in 1882, Rand .II Davidson remained for a time as chapla n to his succes or, Dr. Benson. He had marrie 1, in 1878, Miss Edith Tait, and Addington has sacred associations for both of them. In 1883 Dr. Wellesley, Dean of Windsor, who had been the late Quen's trusted ad viser, died, and ber Majesty appointed Randall Davids n his succes or It was no easy task which he undertook, but lie fulfilled it so

Mr. Christies' Tyre, rist. 3lbs „Mr. Johnstone 1 adm rably to her Majesty's satisfaction that on the translation of Dr. Thorold to Winchester Lieut. Col. C. A. Hughes' Princess Charming,

was appointed Bishop of Winchester. On Dr. Thorold's death in 1895 he succeeded him again in the important bishopric of Winch ster. He remained the confidential friend and a viser of is Sovereign, and it will be remeh, red that he was with the late Queen at the lime of her death. lie afterwards took a leading par, in the arrange ments for King Edward's corona ion. As Clérk Closet he was brought into intimate relations with the King, and as Bishop of Winchester he was also Prelate of the Order of

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TIS'. lb... Mr. Gegg 2

Mr. Hart Bucks Pirate, 1 1st, 3lbs... Mr. Gedge 3

THE VIORS CUP.-Pres nter Value $3.0 For all China ponies that have run at the meeting, and not won a race. Weight for inches as per scale. Old ponies to carry 7 lbs, extra. Subscription griffis allowed 3. lbs.

Unplaced ponies allowed 5lbs. Entrance, $10, to go to second pony. One mile.

the Garter, whose broad blue ribbon distin- Mr. F. B. Marshall's 7 degurt; 11st. lbs...... guished him from, his episcopal pec-s on the

Benches of the Upper Chamber.-Ed., 7. K. 7] | Mr. J. H. Lewis' Bulbul, rest, olb.............

THE RACES.

OFF DAY.

There was some fair sport at the Happy Valley this afternoon when the Hongkong Race Meeting of 1903 was brought to a close. The weather was not so f yourable as an, the first three days of the meeting, and doubtless ac counted for the falling off in the number of spectators. There were seven interesting events on the card for decision, and up to the time of going to press, the following results had been received:

THE OSMOP LITAN TAKES A sweepstakes of $10 each with $400 added. Second to receive $rgo; and third $50 For all walers entered at and which have run at this meet ing. Weight for inches as per scale. W ners of any race except the Encouragement, Racing or Pleton Stakes to lbs, extra. Plinten of encouragement, Racing or Phaeton Stakes 5 lbs. extra. Penalties accumulat`ve. Hongkong waler grifins. allowed 8 lbs, Hongkong waters which have never won a race at time of starting allowed -5 lbs. Unplaced runners at the meeting allowed..5 lbs Winters of the Hongkong Derby and/ur Waler Champion stakes barred From the two mile post once round and in, Mr. Godfrey Master's Mayfly, i 1st. Bibs.......

Mr. Master 1 Punch, 101t.4lbs. ...

Mr. Gedga 2 MrE. H. Hinds's S ganh, 11st.-olb.........

Mr. Crighton 3 At the fall of the flag, Seguah lead, with Funch and Mayfly following. Passing the Black Rock however, Mayfly took second,

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Mr. Armstrong 1

Mr. Johnstone a Mr Ellis Kadoorie's Snowdrop, 11st. olb

Mr. Gegg

CORRESPONDENCE.

- We do not necessarily endoine the opinions expressed by Correspondents in this column.)

THE RACING PYCIMENT.

PLEBS.

Commercial.

WEEKLY SHARE REPORT.

Messrs. Benjamin, Kelly and Potts in their report dated 13th February, 1903, state:-

The Races put a complete stop 10 business,

and since its resumption today, very few vansactions have taken place.

The Hongkong and Whampoa Dock Com- pany, Limited, has advertised its Ordinary Half Yearly Meeting for the 23rd February.

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A China Nav. Co.'s str., Saigon to I port 35 cents, if a ports Japan, 37 cents par plcul (early March),

An Indo China S, Nav. Co.'s str., Saigon to. Eliogo, 37 cents per picul (mid March.)

Clara Jebren, Ger, str, 1,090, Saigon to port 35 cents if z ports Japan 37 cents per picul; if Niigata 43 cents per picul (early March)

Picciola, Ger.str., 875, Saigon to i port Philip. pines, 30 cents per picul (prompt).

the balance of $263,391.69 brought forward from the previous half year, amounts to $627,006.84, and after deducting Directors' fees ($10,000) and Auditore' fees ($750) there remains $6,6,256.84, which it is proposed to divide as follows:-To pay a dividend of $5, and a bonus of $1 per share, absorbing altogether $300,000; pay a bonus of $20,000 to contributing, share holders; write off docks and floating plants the Talle, Ger., str. 939, Saigon to I port Philip- sum of $100,0.0; and carry forward $194,256.84pines, 30 cents. per picul (prompt),

Nanyang, Ger. str., 982, Saigon to 1 port to the credit of a new Profil and Loss Account,

Philippines, 30 cents per picul (promp:). Farnhams have weakened, and are to be had Pronta, Nur, str. 837, monthly about 1 at Tl. 127. Kowloon Wharfe are still wanted

mo. $5,000 per mo at $93.

Holstein, Ger. str. 985, monthly 6 mos. 55,900

per man.

Lands, Hotels and Buildings-Hongkong Lands have been negotiated at $178, and more shares are procurable. Shanghai Lands are reported sold in the North at the improved ON LONDON Telek aphic Transfer

E its Nossuck, Ger, str., 1,161, monthly, 3 mos. $7,000 per mon,

rate of Tls. 113. Kowloon Lands can be placed at $30 West Points have been the medium of a fair business at $52). Hongkong: Hotels have changed hands at $143 Humpli- reys Estates are inquired for at it ex the dividend of go cents paid on the 9th instant China Providents have again been disposed of. at $y and are still wanted.

Cotton Mills. Sales of Ewos at Tls. 37 and

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EXCHANGE.

Bank Bills, an demand...1/6 15/16 Ureats, 4 andths" sight...1/7.5/16 tements, a mapiks! sight. 1/7-7/16 ÔN UNKLIN, (dymandi,,

***** M.1.6ṛ} ON PARIS, Bank is, on deinen...... 1.98 Credits, months' sight 2.0 ON NEW YORK, Bank Hills an demand...38

Credits, 3 days' sight... 39 ON BOMBAY, Telegraphic Transfo 117 On demand...........

To-day's Advertisements.

PUBLIC AUCTION.

HEUndersigned have received instructions THE Und

to Sell by PUBLIC AUCTION, FOR ACCOUNT OF THE CONCERNED,

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MONDAY, the oth FXBRUARY, 1903, at NOON,

CHINESE ENGINEERING COMPANY, Yaumati, at the OPEN YARD COAL STORAGE, of the

1,000 tonx.of HONDO KIRIGOMI:COAL, in Good Order and Condition, in lets to suit purchasers.

TERMS:-As usual.

HUGHES & HOUGH,

Auctioneers, Hongkong, 14th February, 1903, [1840 HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANK-

ING CORPORATION.

THE DIVIDEND declared for the Half- ́year ending 31st December, 1903, at the RATE of ONE POUND and TEN SHIL LINGS, together with a BONUS of TEN SHILLINGS STERLING per Share of $125 is PAYABLE on and after MONDAY, the 117 | 16th day of February current, at the Offices

requested to apply for WARRANTS. By Order of the Court of Directors,

J. R. M. SMITH,

Chief Manager. Hongkong, 14th February, 1953

Laou-Kung-Mows at Tls. 40 are reported in ON SHANGHAI, Telegraphic Tr nsfer.....72 Shangkai

Cigar Companies.-There is nothing doing." Miscellaneous Green Island Cements have inquiries at $101. A. S Watsons are steady at $14 Electrics have been placed at $131 for the old issue, and the new shares are asked for at $6.85. Langkats have further advanced to Tls. 207, but at this,rate shares are on offer.

FORTNIGHTLY MARKET

-REPORT.

Cotton-We had a very dull fortnight, and no sales were effecled. The unsold stock is estimate 1 at about 2,500 bales.

Yarn. Moderate arrivals, strong market at Bombay, and meagre stock in first bands in dused operators to purchase freely, as a gol lot, say about 7,500 bales, changed hands at about 9,000 bales, last mail's quotations. The unsold stock is

Malta Opium-Ruled steady, and old about 132 chests were sold at $1,020 ($1,130 per

prices. Patna about 647 chests at $,025 to Picul. The unsold stock is about 670 chesis.

Bengal Opium is rather firm with advancing

$1,045, and Benares about 157 chests at $1,603 to $1,015 were sold. The unsold stock is about 664 chests.

Persian Opium.-A good demand is to be noticed, and sales of about 573 chests at $700 $750 are reported. The stock is of about 2,500 chests.

"Miscellaneous :—

Ivory Olibanum Borax Saltpetre Senna

Vermilion

Cloves. Cissia Camphor Wax......... Beans ......

Private 30 days' sight

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YARN MARKET REPOPT

Late trams and ferries.

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In their fortnightly yarn market report, dates Hongkong, 131 instant, Messrs. Cawasjer, Palanjee & Co. state:-Since the issue of our lást éíféblar dated the 30th ukimo, our Yarı Market has ruled steady, and prices show a little or no improvement on last mail's quota- sions, and a good deal of settlements were put through both for spot and cargo to arrive. Satisfactory news from the interior induced the speculators to operate freely, and have added early to their former purchases. Sales during T

the "for.night comprise about 75 bales of No. 6s,-4,160 bales of No. 1os,-1,000 bales of No. 125,-360 bales of No. 165,-and 1,845 bales of No. 203-in all about 7,500 bales. Arrivals during the fortnight per steamers Kumsang, Tunisin, Cupri, Catherine Apeur and Bengal of about 9, o bales. The unsold stock it estimated at about ycoo bales.

SHIPPING AND FREIGHT.

During last week a large amount of busi- ness has been transacted, but freights show no improvement. From Saigon to Hongkong 13 to 14 cents per plcul, according to position, is quoted. For small tonnage from Saigon to The Philippines, 30 cents per picul has been paid for prompt loading. From Saigon to one

The transfer books will be closed from the 9thport Japan, 29 cents per picul for prompt, 35

10 z3rd instant, both days inclusive.

The Hongkong File Insurance Company, Limited, has given notice of its Thirty-Fourth Annual Meeting to be held on the 2nd March. The transfer book will be closed from the 16th instant to the and proximo, both days inclusive. Banks-Hongkong and Shangbai Banks have ruled quieter, and shares are in the 3market at $710. The London quotation rose

65 10 in the early part of the week but has since receded to £65.. Nationals are un changed.

Marine Insurances-A sale of China Traders at, $56 is all the business we have to report it stocks under this heathing. North Chinas bave dvanced to Tls, 185, and are in request at the rate. Yangtszes a.e asked for aï $133.

Fire Insurances-Hongkong Fires are fir mer and have inquiries at $320. China Fires no obtainable at $86.

cents per picul for early March, 37 cents per picul for the end of March, and 40 cents per picùl for early April. Wuhu to Cantor, za candareen per picul is offering, Coal freights are firmer: Moji to Hongkong, 12 per ton; to Singapore, $2.50 per ton; to Manila, $.50 pei ton; and to Ampy, $3.40 per ton. Regarding monthly charters the Holstein has been taken up for the Sigon-Hongkong trade, and the Elita Nossack for the Northern trade.

The China Manila steamer Diamante has been sold to the N. Y. K. Co. for £3,750. The local agent of the N. Y. K. Co. reported on the vessel and negotiations were made b tweed Messis, Shewan, Tomes & Co. and the London Office of the Japanese firm 1 is not yet lo- cally known on what trade the vessel will be employed

The following are the settlements since 6th inst.

Kutang, Brit. str., 1,481, Moji or Kuchinotzó to Hongkong, $1 per ton.

per ton.

TO THE EDITOR of the "Hosakako Telegraph.” Sir,The official races over, I take it for granted that your columns are open to com ment on the alleged foul in the contest for the Germin Cup, respecting which your remarks on 11th instant were as pertinent as they were Shipping Hongkong, Canton and Macao justifiable, and doubtless gratifying to those Steamboats have been done at,$36 ex the who backed Conlmoner and to athers who dividend of $pril on the 9th instant. Indo- witnessed the collision and would have Chinas have improved, and are wanted at Sokong, $2 per ton. marvelled greatly bid not Mr. Hart Buck Douglas Steamships continue offering at $44$1 per ton. lodged a protest with the Stewards against the China and Manilas have risen, and can be riding of Figater. That Mr. Crighton's munt placed at $153. Star Ferries are unaltered with (Jigoku) got in the way of the game little buyers at $25 for the old, and $14 for the new Commoner in the middle of the Straight no shares. Further sales of Shell Transports have one who was watching the event could have been effected at £1,10).

Benclench, Brit. str, 2 679, Moji or Kuchino 120 to Hongkong. $1.90 per ton.

Maria Ricknters, Ger: str., 1,020, Moji to Hongkong, 53 per ton

Lis, Swed. 998, Moji to Hongkong, $2

Stanley Dollar, Amr. sin, Moji to Mong

Airlie, Brit str. 1,492, Moji to Hongkong,

kursiju, Rus, str, 1,315, Moji to Hangkang, $1.90 per ton.

Gloucester City, Brit.~str, 1,409, Maji ok Kuchinolzu to Singapore, $2.50 per ton.

Pionier, Ger. str., 975, Kuchinotzu and or Karatzu to Manila, $3.50 per ton, Option to

any doubt The all-important question left Refineries-China Sugars have 'further aploilo or Cebu, 54 per ton. for settlement by the Steward's was there-preciated in value, and are wanted at $101. fore-Did Mr. Crighton wilfully and with Lu ons are dull at $111,

intent to prevent Commoner from over- Mining-Punjoms are quoted at $3 cum bauling him in the final rush past the Grand-call, and Chinese Engineerings have buycis af stand deliberately alter the course of Jigoku Tis. 8.60. There is no change to report in so as to cut off Commoner, iè, did he other stocks, intentionally take Commoner's ground? It Decks, Whatves, and Godowas-Hongkong certainly looked as if Mr. Crightor, who had and Whampoa Docks contiane in demand at disposed of Aureater and found. Commoner $206. The report of the Board of Directors coming with a wet sail and gamely responding has been published. The net profit for the six ie, Mr. Willemier's "call", endeavoured to months ending the 31st Dec., 1902, incleding

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·Heathene, Brit. str, 2,277, Kuchinorzu and or Karata to Manila, $3.25 per ton,

Hanse, Ger, str.,-20, Hongay to Hong kong. So per ton...

Marie Jebsen, Ger. str. 1,771, Wuhu and or Chinking to Canton, 17 cand. per picul.

Grim mia, Get str, 1,775, Wuhu and or Chinkiang 10 Canton, 20 cand. per picul.

Brunhild, Ger. str., 875; Hence to Saigon and back of cent, per picul

Clara Jebsen, Ger. str., 1,000, Saigon to Hongkong. 14. cent, per picul. DeLilia, Fr.sun, 1,479, Saigon to x post 29 cents,

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