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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, FRIDAY,

TELEGRAMS. [its first practical tests by Jane of this year,

(Reuters)

Dr. De Forest, the inventor of this Anierican wireless system, has conducted a series of suc- cessful tests between Annapolis and. Washing- The first he sent was to President

ton,

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The Pope's Jubiles.

Roosevelt, in which he said t LONDON, March 4th. Yesterday being the principal", celebration of the Pope's Jubilee, His Holiness was borne to St Peter's amidst an immense throng. He was manifestly elated at the enthusiastic acclamations and stood up and blessed to kneeling crowd of fully fifty thousand persons.

"I have the honour to send you the first greeting by an American wireless telegraph Washington, with the con.iction that within system from Annapalis Noval Academy to eighteen months we shall do the same from Manila via Hawaii to California."

Great Britain and Venezuela. Great Britain has restored the captured warships to Venezuela,

JATER.

The Russian Squadron for the Fast, It is reported in Aden that the Russian Squadron which has just sailed from that port for China will probably visit the Persian Gulf

The New Harb ur at Gibraltar.

Mr. Balfour replying to Mr. Bowles in the House said that the great expense which the harbour on the east side of Gibraltar would entail was not justified by the requirements of Impérial defence,

The New York Cotton Exchange.

There is t excitement on the New York Cotton r hange and the selling orders | which are the heaviest since the attempted comer in 1896 are estimated at 800,000 bales.

(N. C. D. News }

A Sequel to Mr. Chamberlain's Visit.

LONDON, 28th Febntary. Mr. Hofmeyr has issued his promised circular, appealing to t'e Dutch to promote the reconciliation of the races.

England and Siam in the Malay Peninsula.

It transpires that a Convention was con cluded last autumn by which Great Britain recognised the suzerainty of Siam over Kelantan and,,

Tringannu (in the Malay Peninsula, north of Pahang), Sinan agreeing to appoint British advisers to the local rajahs.

To the Lions' Den.

PEKING, March. H.E. Cung Chibang bas lately meinerial. ised the Throne asking permission to proceed to Peking after he has handed over the seals of the Liangkiang Viceroyalty to HIE. Wei Kuang:10, in order to make a personal repon in a special audience of the course of the commercial treaty negotiations, and the efforts for the promotion of education and the drilling of the soldiery which have occupied him during recent years; and he hopes to receive the instructions of the Throne.

The above memorial has been sanctioned and E. Chang has telegraphed to the Grand Council, that he will shortly proceed to Peking via Honan (by the Lu Han railway).

(Kobe Herald)

The Persian Tariff The rew tariff adopted by the Persian Go vernment admits Russian goods almost free of duty, while British manufactures continue to be heavily taxed. The Times takes anything but a cheerful view of the silu tion and ether journals warmly remansirate with the Govern- ment for putting up with such a state of affairs, It appears likely that the Government will

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Long before he success of tmps-Atlantic wireless telegraphy was publicly demonstrated, the officials of the Americat De Fores) Coin pany had completed plans for an elaborate system of gigantic, power stallions for spanning the Pacific cables, and it is safe to say that there will be no more catres laid across that

ocean.

Two of

Several months ago the

company placed veral large manufacturers of electical apparatus Jarge orders for high-power appcratus with se

for transformers and generators. the stations shortly to be begun by the company will far exceed in power those in ca

stations (says the Manila Times from which istence 10-day for Atletic work, These two

the article is taken) are to be in th: Philippines at a point not far from Manila, and the other on the northern-most of the Hawaiian group.

This range.from Manila to Honolulu i, the longést and inest difficult in the world, and plants for generating sixty kilowatts are it out for these two stations. Three towers each 250 feet in height, ate to be erected as near to high water mark as possible at each station, with the building; for power-pause, receiving and relay offices erected in the coupled direct to three twenty klowart generators of fnity c'sele frequently and of a design to furnish a peculiar form of a wave.

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QUEEN'S HOTEL, KOWLOON.

A PAYING CONCERN.

We take the following from the fanita Tiger just to band —

MARCH

FRENCH BID FOR TRADE '.

6 1903.

THEATRE

Co-op's Advertisements.

ROYALI

CITY HALL, HONGKONG."

....... Mr. ALLAN HAMILTON

TO-NIGHT (FRIDAY), 6TH MARCH. THE BROUGH COMEDY CO.

ON THE CANTON RIVER. France is making a strong bid forthe Canton and West River trades, and the increase of French commerce in theic parts is very marked.. Tlic French subsidised - mail | s'camer Hongkong is now running to all Under the direct on of Mr. Rongit BROUGH. Hongkong, the Island.of Fragrant Streams, ports of call on the

Representative.. West River. and, as and the gate to the pearls of Far Cathay, is cachi suon as the spring tides set in, the larger year receiving greator attention, both at the steamer Le Phone will take her place, “We hands of the trader and those on pleasure bent, understand that the new subsidised steaner Its capital, Victoria, lying buddled at the base San Cheung, recently constructed under the of a majestic rack, can spread no further, and supervision of Mr. H. F. Carmichael, will. a cosmopolitan consinunity has long been seek within the next six months, be re-placed under | ing a resting place after the hours of weary the British flag. There will, however, be' an toil in the heart of the city. That has now bzeń increase in French tonnage, as two other secured, for across the beautiful harbour ten

steamers, of French build, are in course of insures from Hongkong's busy life, is the completion, and will be employed for the Hong- mainland of Kowtoon, recently under lease Hong-Canton mail, passenger and freight ser- from the Chinese Government for a terin of99 vices. These vessels, will no doubt be well years. longkong has seized its opportunity adapted for the trade, as Mr. E. C. Wilks, well their residential quarter with the result that at and business men have determined to make it experienced in the local requirements, is in

Europe supervising them. the present day, the lit le suburb of a Colony, Hongkong and San Cheung are nominally beautifully laid out, is fast assuming very im-owned by M. Jean Trevoux. We understand, portant dimensions.

Houses sping up in all directions, business

loss is being gamed by Kówki. One of the houses are thriving and what is Hongkong's

most important of its buildings is the new

Queen's Hotel opened sonic fifteen montis agn. It is a spacious, three-storied structure within five minutes' walk of the Ferry, erected on elevated ground known as Inland. Lots 404 and 401, and coveting 20,000 square feet. commands a foc view of the harbour and the maggy peaks on the mainland. The grounds at the back, comprising 12,000 square feet, is admirably suited for a bowling alley, or will probably serve as an additional entrance to the building when the Hongkong-Canton ra Iway is an accomplished taca, & indeed it is within mea. sa able distance of cominencement. During the time à bas Leen apes, it has been very largely used as a residence for Naval and Military officials, and should the rumoured trouble in the Narth prove anly too true, there is every reason for believing that

will again be occupied by many mi

that the effect of bright sunlight is powerless class establishment there can be in doubt, matter, and has moves the great advantageary and naval officers. That it is a high to discharge the arial conducins. This latter for Mr. Rutionjer; the gental proprietor, has has been found to be a scrinus drawback inspired neither paias nor cost in ensure its the Marconi 1ng-distance in tallations, and

A feature of the designs is the comparatively how potential generated from the transformers, 25.000 volts will be the masonun generated, since by the peculiar form of tuning capacities invented by D. Forest this potential is found to have the carrying capacity of voltages several times as high. This low potential ren ders the problem of efficient insulation an easy

renders it at times impossible to transmi signals for 2,000 miles even, except at tight, In the tropics this factor is a still more serious one, and will be thus alviated by the Anterican meil.cd.

ONE STATION IN CHINA.

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being worthy the purpose for which it was in- tended. There is an imposing entrance,,above which hang sixty incandescent lamps, while in the hall, which can be made entirely separate from the adjoining apartments are more candescent lights. On the left is the entrance to the bar and the spacious bithard room, which can also be separated when occasion requires, Two fine tables, supplied by Messra. Thurston and Company, Limited; of London at a cost of

In addition in the largest stations at Manila and 'awaii, the company will simultaneously erect a smaller one at Hongkong, China,-ta work with the Manil station. This will re.$4000 standing ou a mosaic tiled floor, sur quire bui twenty-boise power, Bod will obtain us energy fous a keroscleroil engine. The towers here will be only 175 feet in height.

The American station will be placed near

rounded by length of matting and exceptionally weli b„hted above, should prove an att actión in the most faddy of cuists. The walls of the room are hung with appropriate pictures, and friends not interested in, the game can while

the southern end of the Lower California penaway the time in scanning the latest periodicals is sula, which is on the line of a great circle and papers from Europe and America which with Hawaii. Here three towers 210 feet in height, similar in construction with those at

will always be found lying on a table specially the set apart for them. In the summer Mania, will hold aloft three screens of vertical

on proved beautifully cool and refresh- wire cable.

ing while now the visitor considers it the

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The steamers

however, that they are mortgaged to their full value with the real owners, a Chinete syndicate. M. Jean Trevoux deals fargely in silk and Sit. Ming Cook. This. Bran is considered to other merchandise, and co-operates with Mr.

firm is more prominent at Canton. It is the be very wealthy, and the house-flag of no other

tricolour of France, with three stars on the white surface, and may be seen from the Shameen at almost any time of day, on numer- ous launches towing heavily ladan lighters in various directions,

Commercial.

TO-DY'S INTELIGENCE.

BASKS are steady at 95, 1800-Cinsa STEAM NAVIGATIONS are again depressed with sellers at $108.. Sinall sales effected in CHINA SS-at-SOHONGKONG & WHAMIDA Docks have covered $; to 34: buyers at $204, Sales effected of KowLCON GODOWNS al $74.59. HONGKONG-Lands sellers at $176. Sinal sales of HONGKONG HOTEIS A $142 and $142.50.

PUNJOMS.

RESULT OF FEBRUARY.CRUSHING.

Mr. W. Kerfoot Hughes, secretary of the Punjom Mining Company, Limited, forwards us the result of crushing which was carried on for a part of the month of February together with extracts from manager's letter to hand

las morning as follows:--

Crushed goo tons of Old Headings for a yield of 70 ounces of smelted Gold. Valued at $2,800.

The Manage, in a letter rereived this morn- ing, dated the 21st February, states in regand to the above, and upon the subject of Tin' as follows :-" Crushing is being carried on, and as the whole of this month will be occupied on

we can get at the store, I anticipate that "Headings from the Siamese workings befor

"the crushing will be poor."

Tin Land.-"About half a mile from the place "where Tin was previously found, we have dis- covered a large quantity of Wash. In places, At all four of these De Forest stations thecariest of "Snuggeres". Passing across the fully lb. of low grade Tin Ore can be electri, waves radiated will have a ware length hall, is to be seen tite well lighted and abtained from one dish. Samples of this have of ong and one-half miles. This relatively spacious dining-rosin capable of seating been sent to Singapore for Assay. If there is excessive length of waves has been selected by upwards of hundred guests. As in "à far percentage of Tin in the Ore, the find lie compar ies' engineers after careful calcula the billard-room it is prettily tiled in mosaic," will be a valuable one, as it is close to water. in and experiment as that best adopted for hung with pictures, and in every detail, most being within a quarter of a mile from the lung distance transmission..

effectively arranged. On the first floor there "Lipis river. ' are twenty rooms, each of which has cost over four hundred dollars to fit up and furnish. The

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SPEEDY. W KLD-TRANSMISSION.

The De Forest system is celebrated for the

bestir self. It is suggested in the Press that speed of word-transmission which it attains. 1. drawing room for guests is situated close to the

the occasion demands a demonstration of the efficacy of the Anglo-Japanese Alliance.

(Manila Cablenews.) Philippines Tariff Bill.

NEW YORK, March 2.

holds the record of forty-eight words per Chesterfield style.

stairs and is appropriately furnished in the Adjoining each of the minute for this style of telegraphing By

rooms is a well fitted bathroom, where either special forms ul power-driven transmitter keyshot or cold water will be supplied. El cuic designed, this speed is expected to be main-

Telfs are placed over the whole of the building mined, even with the enormous quantities of There are twelve similarly well fitted and energy which these stations will involve. This

comfortable rooins on each of the second speel-is far in excess of what is possible or

The club, which the President used so effec⋅ long cable, and even with the twory stations and third floors, and in addition on the

tually to secure the passage of the Philippines

a Honolulu and the Phi ippines it is estimated currency bill, has main been brought into action and will be utilized if recessary to comite can he kept up between I c American that a regular speed of twenty-eight words per pel acting on the tariff bill. Messages from the and Ch na terminal of the range. Philippine government have emphasized the necessity of the passage of this bill and the President yesterday sent to Congress a special message *etting forth infination which he bad received from Manila and in istine on action before Congress adjourns.

It is scarcely possible that the bill will be passed. In case it fails, it has been authorita. tively stated that the President will renew his threat to call an extra sess'nn and will carry it out, probably immediately upon the adjourns. ment the regular session.

The bill for the reduction of the tariff on Philippine exports into the United States has passed the house and lacks the approval of the

The estimated cost for the four stations is $25,000 for it at longkong, $56,000 each for those at Manila and Hawaii, and $15,000 for the California plant, making a total of $82,000. This inveament seenis a mere in cilent when compared to the cable, where a simple break or delective insulation may involve an expenditure of $50,000 to repair.

DISCOVERY OF CONTRABAND

OF WAN.

It is reported in Sharghai mandarin circles

second floor, there is a fine, wel light ed apartinent which can be used either as apivare dining, cancer, or meeting room. Perhaps one of the most important sections in he Lavatories, and here Mr. Ruttonjec has heen especially careful to secure everything of

the very best. They are flushed by an automatic sluicing tan and appear perfect in every detail. In fact the santation of the whole building has been carried out as near pe fretion as possible. The kitchen is another depart ment that has received, special attention. To fit up, it cost $10,000. There is a large American range at one end of which is a large boiler capable of heating in a very few minutes fur hundred gallons of water for use in the Shanghai baths, indeed to meet the requirements of what his undoubtedly been a long felt want hy many. Mr. Ruttanjee has got the best that money could

Senale. It provides for a reduction on all (says the M. C. D. News of and inst.) that on yes, and to add even further to,the comforts and Philippine imports to twenty-five per cent of Friday the Chinese authorities having received enjoyments of his guests, he spent $31,000 in the. Dingley rates. The Sen-te agreed to a information that several hundred cases of breech. purchasing ground at the back of the building. bill allowing all producte except sugar and loading rifles an! accompanying ammuni tobacco free entry, bai further than between the house.

WIRELESS TELEGRAPHY FOR HONGKONG.

TESTS IN JUNE,

The American De Forest Wireless Tele- graph Company is preparing to establish large stations in Manila, Hongkong Honolulu and the Southern end of Lower California, and plans to enter the commercial field in the Pacific in active competition with the cable companies. Large quantities of high power apparatos have been purchased, and the company announces that it will be ready for

A Girault

SK for ASAHI JAPANESE BEER

The wholeofthe premises, crected from plaus tion had been surreptitiously conveyed to a prepared by Mr. Lemm, took eighteen months native-owned house, called Tai Têng-ch'uan | ja building, and to Mr. Ruttonjee's credit it can

"Tsan," of gedows, at a place called I anni. be fitirly stated that he was continually on the "tu," or ferry, on the Pootung side of the river, work so efficiently carried out by the architect. a raid was made on te place the same day by During our recent stay in the hotel, we had a boly of Chinese “braves” who seized the the pleasure of a few minutes chat with the contraband without trouble. An employee of genial proprietor and learned with regret that, the godown was arrested at the same time, but owing to falling health and the fact that his the owner, Tai Têng-ch'uan, managed to other business p emises in Hongkong" make- escape Resides the arms and ammunition, two such a call upon his time, he proposed leasing uniforms with the cognisance of Marshal is hotel for some five years. But he can well- Su, now Provincial Commander-in-Clef of afford to do so, as the few months he hai had Kwangsi, were al o found by the officlats. This the establishment open the business has shown would lead one to suppose that the arms a very grati ying return. Surely this is on were meant for the Kwangsi rebels under the opportunity for some enterprising American to guise of having been ordered from this province secure the first fruic of the, bewly opened and for the use of Marshal Su's army..

rapidly developing territory of Kowloon,

ASK for ASAHI JAPANESE BEER

G. Gimult

A

As

SK for ASAHI JAPANESE BEER.

G. Girayit.

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EXCHANGE.

ON LONDON, Telegraphic Transfer......1/7

Bank Bills, on demand...............1/7,1 16. Credits, 4 months' sight ........ 1;7} D'ments 4 inonths' sight.........1/7

"

ON PARIS, Blank Bills, on demand......... 1991 IN BERLIN, (demand) ................ ........... ..M.1.621

Credits, 4 months' sight......2.03} ON NEW YORK, Bank Dills, on demand .....38% Credits, 30 days' sight .......394 On Bombay, Telegraphic Transfer ........ 118

On demand......

1181 ON SHANGHAI, Telegraphic Transfer ......733 Private 30 days' sight ON YOKOHAMA, T.T. Sovereigns, Bank's Buying Rate

**.......Dan

777 $12.62

Gold Leaf too touch, per tael 65.90

Bar Silver......

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OPIUM QUOTATIONS.". To-fay's quotations are as follows :—

Per chest MALWA NEW.....

@$1,000 .LAST YEAR...@ 1,020/1,040

OLDEST PATNA NEW BENARES NEW PERSIAN (PAPER).

Н

@ 1,121

@ 1,092

@ 13:4850

To-day's Advertisements.

MASONIC.

ROUW will be OPENED on the 12th "T"HE' MASONIC BALI. READING

instan, at 6 P.,

All Brethren are cordially invited to attend.

By Order of the Committee,

F. HOWELL.

Mon. Secretary. Hongkong, 6 Match; 19 3 DOUGLAS STEAMSHIP, COMPANY, LIMITED. FOR SWATOW, AMOY AND FOOCHOW.

HE Company's Steamship.

12820

RUSHAITAN," Captain Reach, will be despatched for the above Ports, on TUE DAY, the 10th instant, For Freight or Passage apply tumulaceth DOUGLAS, LAPRAIK & Co. per General Blánagers, de ch Hongkong, 6th March, 1903

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IN

"SOWING THE WIND",

LAST NIGHT

OF

SOWING THE WIND." [By arrangement with the author.) A play in Four Acts, by Sydney Grundy.

TO-MORROW (SATURDAY) and MONDAY, 7th and 9th MARCH, WHEN WE WERE TWENTY-

ONE."

(By arrangement with the author) A comedy in Four Acts, by H. V. Esmen

TUESDAY, 10th March, "THE LIARS.” (By a rangement with the author.) A comedy in Four Acts, by Henry, Aithur Tones:

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WEDNESDAY, 11th MARCH, THE SECOND MKS.

TANQUEBAY.”

(By arrangement with te author.)

A play in Four Acts, by Arthur W. Pinero, BOX PLANS APROBINSON'S.

Dress Citel and Orchestra Stalls, 54.00. Stalls, $2.00. Back Seats, $1.00.

Chairs, elc

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Doors Open 8,30 Curtain 11.30.

Late Tram to the Peak as usual. Hongkong, 6th March, 193

DOUGLAS STEAMSHIP COMPANY,

LIMITED..

FOR SWATOW.

HE Company's Steamship

at 4P.M.

--- "THALES," Captain Robson, will be despatched for the above Port, TOMORROW, the 7th instant,

For Freight or Passage apply to

DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & CO.. General Managers. Hongkong, 6th March, 1903.

THE

(1800

THE

LASER

PUBLIC AUCTION.

HE Undersigned have received instructions

to Sell by PUBLIC AUCTION,

on

WEDNESDAY and THURSDAY, the ith and rath March, 1903, at To A.3.

at H.M. NAVAL YARD,

SUNDRY NAVAL AND VICTUALLING OBSOLETE AND CONDEMNED STORES, Comprising

OLD BRASS, COPPER, IRON, PAPER STUFF, CANVAS, FURNITURE, GLASSES, CLOTHING, IMPLEMENTS,

&c., &c.,

&c.; One COMP-ENGINE ex No. TORPEDO BOAT, by Rennie, 400 b.p;

ALSO One STEAM-LAUNCH ENGINE and SUNDRY MACHINERY.

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The Naval Stores will be sold on Wednesday, the 11th instant, and the Victualling Stores on Thursday, the 12th instant.

Catalogues will be issued. TERMS OF SALE:-As customary,

HUGHES & HOUGH,

Government Auctioneers, Hongkong, 6th March, rong

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WANTED AT ONCE.

PORTUGUESE as MASTER of a Steam Lighter running between Hongkong and

Macan,

Applicants must have necessary Certificates,

Apply Office of

THE GREEN ISLAND CEMENT LO., LIMITED, Hongkong. 6th March 1003

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AMERICAN ASIATIC STEAMSHIP CO.

NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.

FROM NEW YORK AND STRAITS.

HE Steamship

THE

"GLENROY,"

above Ports having-arrived per "YUENSANC

The Hongkong Cargo ex this Steamer from

from MANILA,

Consignees are frereby informed that their goods are being landed at their risk into the Godowns of the.. Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Company, Limited, at Kowloon and stored at Consignees risk and

expense.

No Claims will be admitted after the Goods have left the Godowns, and all Goods remaining undelivered after the 13th instant will be sub- ject to rent.

All broken, chafed and damaged Goods are to be left in the Godowns, where they will be examined on the 13th instant, at 9.30 AM. No Fire Insurance has been effected. Bills of Lading will be countersigned by

SHEWAN, TOMES & Co, Agents. Hongkong, 6th March, 1903.

HISTORY

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Of impaired and lost eyesight, cataracts and other diseased conditions of the eyes is generally associated with delay i getting first glasses, cheap spectacles, tramp spex, bung fing of incompetents and the indiscriminate wearing of others' discarded glass:9.

ONLY ONE PAIR OF EYES

To last a life time. Keep them healthy and enjoy comfortable and perfect vision to. the greatest age by getting your glasses fitted by

N. LAZARUS,

OPHTHALMIC OPTICIAN,

OF LONDON AND CALCUTTA Consulting, Rom: No. 16, Queen's Road Central Entrance through Mr. R. Houghton's Tailoring Establishment, nearly opposite Hongkong Hot:1.

THE POPULAR

SCOTCH

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"BLACK&WHITE

JAMES BUCHANAN & CO. →

SCOTCH-WHISKY- DISTILLERS

By Appointment toim

E. M. THE KING

y and

HRH the PRINCE OF WALES

CAN BE OBTAINED FROM -

LANE, CRAWFORD & CO. AND ALSO THE MUTUAL STORES, AND FIRST CLASS HOTELS AND CLUBS,

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