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TELEGRAMS

** HONGKONG TELEGRAPH "

SERVICE.

{From Our Own Correspondent.)

BOMBAY, 26th Maroh The P. and O. Steam Navigation Company's mail steamer left Bombay yesterday evening with about 666 chiests of Malwa opium. Prices per chest as under-

Malwa, New.

"Old

Oldost

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Rs. 1:120 1,280 1,850

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, THURSDAY, MARCH) 26, 1903.

Hing (Nan Pak Hong" "guild)," Mr. Man Kwong Tia (compradare, Meara, Carlowitz & Co.), Mr. Chiu Sik Yue-(Getton Yarn guild), Mr. Ng Fak To (compradore, Mesars. Lauta, Wegener & Co.), Mr. Bin Yuen Fai (Nam Pak Long guild), Mr. Chan Kan Iling (San Fran cisco firm guild), Mr. Yue Wai Chee (Opium guild), Mr. Li Ngal Chee (Rice guild), Mr. Tang Lai Tong (Pan Brokers guild), and Mr. Lum Chun Tak Piece Goods guild):

Soon after four n'clock H. E. Sir Henry Blake, with the Government House party, the Committee; Lic. Ten & Line Cinsinted

Mr. Tang Kook, by the other members. Mr. Fung Wa Chun presented a bouquet to Larly Blake, while Mr. Ho Tung handed another to Miss Blake. Shortly after, the Chairman proceeded to read the address in Chinese, which was interpreted to the assemblage present by Mr. Lau Chu Pak The address is as follows:

By special arrangement with Der Ostasiatische Lloyd.). France and the Kwangsi Rebels.

BERLIN, 25th March, 1.35 p.m. France has repeatedly offered China to send troops into Kwangsia to suppress the rebellion.

South African Imports. The decision of Bloemfontein Cu-toms conference with regard to the British preferentin right on im ports into South Africa has been confirmed.

(Reuters)

Rioting in Trinidad,

LONDON, March 24th, Serious riots have taken place in Trinidad in connection with an obnoxious water bill. The crowd stoned and ignited the Govern went buildings which were gutted, and the Governor and Council had to be escorted

through the mob from the burning buildings after the police had fired to clear a way Several were killed and wounded. The Pallas and Rocket landed blue jackets to restore order. The mob is still excited and dangerous.

Mr. Chamberlain. Mr. Chamberlain has refused the offer, of a great demonstration in his honour, not being desirous that political capital should be made out of his tour to South Africa.

LATER,

Result of the Lincolnshire Handicap.

1. Over: Norton.

Ypsilante...

3 Portcullis.

Recall of General Sir Hector Macdonald.

General Sir Hector Macdonald has been Cordered to return from Colombo to answer some very grave charges made against him. The Governor has been authorized to con- - vene a Court Martial, officers being outside the scope of the criminal law of the Colony. AN, C. D.News).

· LONDON, 20th March, The intercolonial conference at Bloemfontein has decided that the n ́tives south of the Zam best are insufficient for labour requirements and that farther immigration of unskilled Asiatic labour, if positively required, should be permitted under control of the Government, which should provide in, their indentures for their repatriation. The permanent settlement of Asiatics, would be injurious and should not be permitted.

A Royal Recognition.

TIENTSIN, 20th March. King Edward has sent General Mei a gold watch in recognition of his services to the missionaries at Tsangchou in 1900.

Tarkoy's Tergiversations.

1 ND, 20th March. Owing to the British Constantinople Em- bassy's strong representations of the tergiversa- tions and bad faith of the authorities at Yemen, and the Ambassador's consequent threats to proceed to de'imitation without consulting Turkey, the Parte has nformed the Embassy that it has sent instructions in conformity with the Embassy's requirements.

THE TUNG WA HOSPITAL.

OPENING CEREMONY OF THE NEW. EXTENSION BUILDING.

As one approached the new building of the Tung Wa Hospital, in Po Yan Street, *this," afternoon" a "huge" mat covering of variegated colours met one's eyes. This was supported by four bamboo pillars rarlanded with evergreens and flags, Han ing direct ly under te enviting, the display of in- numerable Hongkong flags was conspicuous. The steps leading into the entrance were nicely carpeted, the vest bule reing covered by pol planis, palm trees, and draped with 3 flags. The verandah, were so well decomted the first intrance door being draped with the British ensign and the Chinese Dragon flag: The second door leading directly into the ball was draped with the British and American ensigns, while granite columns supporting the roof were well-garlanded. with their base decormed with the Ilangkong ens gn. Once

Spring now gives life to all things; the trees are putting out new shoots; a thousand tints of colour are vving with each other in beauty. Thus not only is the garden adorned with fresh loveliness, but the gardener also is encouraged to renewed effort.

Today in this seasonable month of spring our new hospital stands completed opposite to the old one. It is as if an old tree had put out new branch, whose beauty s before our eyes. As we look at it our hearts are full of joy,

Your Exco.lency in coming here to-day to open this extension to our hospital, diaplays such interest in it that all Hongkong may know that we are met together not merely to admire a flower, but in the expectation of luxuriant fruit which will mature from the blossom. Let us then un te gladly in future efforts.

The foundation stone of this extension was laid on the 25th November, 1899. At that time the Government granted us the site and your Excellency honouret us by laying the foundation stone. Since then three years have elapsed, winds and clouds have gathered and parted. We could scarcely hope that your Excellency, who had laid the foundation stone, |-wou! i also perform the opening ceremony But, nevertheless, sowing and rap ng have been done by the same hand. Now, when a man completes the work which he himself bega", his affection for it is intensified. We venture to bope, therefore, that your Excellency is animated by the sime sentiment. During the years that your Excellency's star has shone over Hongkong, all humane and charitable works, such as his hospital, have been steadily canied to completion under your Excellency's care. The whole Colony therefore prays for blessing upon your Excellency,

It is my duty now to give you some details conrerning the extension to our hospital We have to thankfully acknowledge subscrip- tions from the Chinese in long kong and cisc- where to the amount of $66,3f003, and from Europ ans to the amount of $20,016. The total sum subscribed was $106,376% 3. The cost of building was $62,448 and the cost of the iron work was $1,743.76 Thearchitect's feeamounted to $1,964. The new hospital contains one maternity ward, one surgery ward, two first class wards and four general wards. All of them are bright, well-ventilated and the convenience of patients has been carefully studied, as you can see without words of mine, and it will be possible to do away with the Ko Fong wards in the old hospital.

So the Tung Wa Hospital has now a fresh attraction and, being more capacious than previously, it will prove a great and permanent benefit to Chintsa in sickness. We trust that future benefactors will make further improve menis, so that the high standard of the hospital may be maintained. Then your Excellency's kindness and interest in the hospital will not have been in vain.

there seems to be rather fewer deaths than usual. The coffin shops afford the best evidence of the death rate. At present there (-is no onusqal stir: in these shops: Few work

men are at work and most of the shops are well supplied with coffins. The price of coffins is also normal.

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SHIPPING ITEMS.,

Capt.-A. W. Dixon was relieved this morning by Capt. Branch who takes up his, new duties on the s.s. Sainam. The latter was previously first mate of the ss.Hankow, and has Mr. Miller to accompany him as Chief Engineer. Capt Dixon will take a short well earned holi day before taking over command of the &s.

Fatihan.

The US gunboat Callas and the Monitor Monterey had flags half masted in consequence of news of Rear Admiral Wilde's clear the 5. Fowan did not put it an appearance till about 8.30 am.; she was delayed by fog on her last trip up river, she, ran ashore on Calcutta Shoal where she stuck from 12 mid-night till 6 am. arriving in Canton to o'clock am. on Monday.

ARMS.

It is understood that the Viceroy has peti.

tioned the Commissioner of Customs to`ask the staff to be diligent in preventing the smug.

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fully what was the essential minimum necessary to our strategical position in that part of the world, and would take steps to secure that essential minimum, not by strong observations to the Parsian Government, but by direct dealings with the Russian Govern ment. (Cheers

Mr. Walton then withdrew his amendment. THE CURRENCY QUESTION.

IN PARLIAMENT.”

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QUARTERLY REVISION OF GUR RENCY CHARGES ON CABLEGRAMS.

DEFERRING to the

In the House of Commons on the 19th ult, Sir C. Dilke, on behalf of Sir E. Sassoon Affairs whether his attention had been drawn to (Hythe), asked the Under-Secretary for Foreign the proposals formulated by the Mexican and Chinese Governments to President Roosevelt respecting the fixing of a ratio between the 20th December at panies' Notice of Mexican dollar and gold: whether His Majesty's Telegrams are hereby advised that from the Government had made any recommendations 1st April next, the Charges for Telegrams will, to China in connection with endowing that subject to revision after three months, be country with a national currency coin, in collected at the Rate of Saso to equal one pu surace of one of the provisions of the recent Franc,

J. M. BECK, Anglo Chinese Agreement and whether ha

Superintendent. would lay upon the table any correspondencè of an international character bearing on these Hongkong Station,

(381d subjects.

Mr. Field (Dublin, St. Patrick's) also asked the First Lord of the Treasury whether it was the intention of the Government to accede to President Roosevelt's suggestion that an inter- the advisability of arranging the currency. difficulties existing between gold standard and silver-using countries, and, if possible, to fix a

The Chairman said Gentlemen, you have been called together to consider what has now became very important ques tion to this company, viz, that of fire insurance; and to pass, if you approve, the resolutions in connection therewith, which your General Managers and Directors have adopted subject to your confirmation. I shall be glad to have the opinions and votes of shareholders

the present on

matter, but before doing so, it would be as well to place before you as con- cisely as possible the reasons which influenced your Board in coming to their decision.” ~ Ás you are doubtless aware, the Fire Insurance Companies have intely raised their sales all round to as % With the new rates in force, some of your Chinese property will give you anet return of less than 6% per annum, and you may the more readily understand the when I tell you, that in des cases theositival premium now charge are equivalent to two months' gross rentals. If Insurance Companies refused to take risks on Chinese stocks in trade there is no reason why the rates on Chinese property should not be as low or lower than on; European properties, but I suppose that con ringency is a remote one. What we have to face is the fact, that existing premiums on Chinese property in the Colony constitute so great a burden as to render most rfit unrerou- nerative at present rentals. The questioning of arms. arises, therefore, whether this fire insurance incubus is not out of all proportion to the risks | BRITISH INTERests in china national conference should be held to discuss run. Comparatively speaking, the risks are small. Our Chinese properties are so scattered that no single fire is likely to inflict ag eater loss on us than forty thoasand dollars and to effect this, a whole block would have to be burnt to the ground, a state of affairs which happily s.idon occurs. Your directors are in favour of taking at the fire risk on your Chi: nese property and half that on your European properties. As the rates on the latter are very much lower, and a much greater amount of damage could be inflicted on the Company by a sin, le fire than would be possible in the case of your Chinese properties. We have aid during the past six years upwards of twenty thousand dollars to the insurance Companies and ereived in return for fire damage $300. During the next six years, the fire premiums will probably amount to forly thousand dol mary juck we may be able to build up a very substantial Insurance Reserve Fund out of premiums alone Before putting the resolu tions to the vote, I shall be pleased to answer any questions or hear anything shareholders may have to say, but I may mention that it is ot the intention of the Board to give effect to the resolutions, unless a majority of at least two thirds of the shareholderà present are in favour.

DISCUSSED IN THE COMMONS,

In the debate on the address in the House of Commons, on 18th utt., Mr. Joseph Walton moved to add to the Address an amendment declaring that "it is essential that adequate measures should be taken for the safeguarding and promotion of the commercial and political interests of the British Empire in both China and Persia," He complained that we were losing ground in the Far East, and that our carrying trade was being taken away from us by Germany. There had recently been a new commercial treaty between this country and Chins, and as to that, he wished to know if the other great Powers had assented to the terms, because, if not, he was afraid that when China went to the great Powers to ask for their pur interests British manufacturers and the British investors found that they did not receive from the British Government the same support that Germans, Russians, Belgians, and ments in securing concessions and carrying French received from the respective Govern. through enterprises. British trade was rapidly diminishing in Persia, while Russian trade with Persia was rapidly increasing. The Russian Government had built three great railroads right down into Persia, and these had been of enormous service in increasing their trade. The British Government was too supine.

26th March, 1903.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION,

No. 177

INFORMATION has been received from the

Military Authorities that FIELD FIRING,“ will take place on SATURDAY MORNING," the 28th instant, from a point one mile South of Kowloon Point (Ngau Tau Kok), Bring on the Sou hern Slope of the Hill.

By Command,

stable ratio of value and exchange.

Viscount Cranborne, replying to both ques tions: My attention has been drawn to the proposals in question, but His Majesty's tion to take part in a conference on the sub- Government have not yet received any invita ject. His Majesty's Government havė Noť so far made any recommendations such as ale Colonial Secretary's Office, indicated in the second paragraph of the ques tion. We have not taken part in suy inter national correspondence on the subject.

F. H. MAY, Colonial Secretary,

Mon/kang 26th March, troj.

ZETLAND

LODGE,

lars, and I think you will agree that with ordi assent, they would exact conditions inimical to evident bellef in Singapore that a gold standard ALODGE will be held at the FREE

Captain Clarke-Iquite agree with the chair- man's speech. I think the directors should have the power they ask for, to make this im provement in the interest of the Company, but I believe, at least, I have heard to-day, that the Fire Insurance Companies are going to reduce their rates. I only heard it as a rumour, I do not know whether it is true or not.

Mr. Humphreys-That is in Kowlon only. Mr. Han Buck-Of course, this resolution, if passed, does not necessarily take effect. The point is, it gives the directors the power to carry out the resolutions if they consider it The Fire Insurance Companies necessary. may consider it advisable to put up their rates again; then it would be a strong position to enable the directors to carry this resolution into effect.

Captain Clarke-I quite agree that the directors should have the power, but there is one question I should like to ask. What means have the Government over the Kowloon side in the way of fire extinguishing appliances?, think there is no fire engine at all."

Mr. Humphreys-They have the marine en-

the Praya. Of course, all the houses in Kowloon are near the Praya.

Captain Clarke Then they have not a single fire engine in Kowloon.

Mr Hart Fuck-Who? Captain Cla-ke-The Government, Mr. Hart Euck-I believe not.

In reply, His Excellency Sir Henry Blake said it was a great pleasure and gratifica-gine, which could be used in a case of fire near tion to him to see the completion of that valu- able addition to the Tung Wa Hospital, inwards which, he noted, Europenas had sub- scribed such a large proportion of the He proceeded to refer funds.

to the scape if the work being carried out by their valuable institution, an thanked the Chinese community for the way in which they responded: to his request, made when laying the founda- tion stone of the extension to the Tung Wa Plague Hospital, to assist the authorities in carrying out measures for plague prevention. People had listened to, the advice or the in- fluential Chinese, whom he thanked for the way they had helped the Government, and his thanks were also accorded the people for the manner i which they responded to the advice of their leaders. After referring to the proposals. embodied in the new Public Health Crdi- nance, His Excellency intimated that he in- tended to recommend to His Majesty's Government that the land resumed in 1a- pingshan lebind the

new extension be made into a people's garden. Reference having been made to other matters, par ticularly to the destruction of mosquitoes for the prevention of malaria, Hi- Excellency concluded by trusting that the beneficial effects of the Institution would be felt for many a long year, by the Chicese poor among them.

At the conclusion of the speech Mr. Tang Lan Kook presented the Governor with a silver key bearing the following inscription

"Presented by the C mmittee of the Turg Wa Ho pital, to H. E. Sir Henry A. Blake, GC.M.G., on the occasion of the Opening of the New Hospital Buildi' g.

-"Bongkong, 26th March, 1903”

with this key, His Excellency proceeded to open the door and declared the Tang Wa hospital Extension Buiding opened The visitors then inspected the new hospital, and gener satisfaction was expressed at the completeness of the internal arrangements A full description of the buil iog appeared in the Telegraph of the 23rd ins'., and a verbal in report of His Excellency's speech will be Printed to-morrow evening.

HUMPHREYS ́ESTATE AND FINANCE CO., LIMITED.

The hon. member was still speaking when, at half-past seven, the sitting was suspended until nine o'clock

THE STRAITS COMMISSION. the Straits Settlements Currency Commission The London & China Expressbaros that will meet on Monday, 23rd inst., for the con- sideration of their draft report. Meanwhile the is coming would seem to be reflected by the exchange, which is 7-16d. per dollar higher there than in Hongkong, a difference of about

stablished at a certain male, that such a result that if a change is made, and a gold standard 2 per cent. We would point out, however,

must take time to be brought about. The only thing that wi" and must, be quick is the legislation 1

wich it is put through,

Commercial.

10-DAY'S INTELLIGENCE. CHINA SUGARS receive the largest measure of attention in the market, Business has been done in them at $109.50 and between that rate and $110, the market closes steady. For for ward delivery shares have been booked, June, at $114.50 and for August an unsatisfied demand exists. DOCKS have advanced to $214-$215, with no shares offering. UNIONS have been done at $535. WHARES are strong at $95 and STAR Ferries have buyers at $17. At $14.15 WATIONS can be sold.

EXCHANGE

Mr. Caldwell seconded the amendment. Mr. Gibson Bowles thought that the history of this country in China was exceedingly dis creditable. But still more discreditable was the history of this country's allies, especially Germany. As to Persia, it was of the utmost importance to this country that the indepen- dence and integrity of that Empire should be maintained. Russia was so increasing her in fluence in Persia that be believed Lord Cortun belure the House. British trade with Persia ON LONDON, Telegraphic Transfer would be inclined to support the amendment

had in recent years declined to an alarming extent, whilst Russian trade had proportion ately increased, and there could be no doubt that political influence accompanied trade. Had the British Government, he asked, taken steps to remedy the unfavourable position in which the Russian commercial" treaty with Persia placed British trade?

Mr. Keswick regarded the recently concluded Anglo-Chinese Trealy as one of the best com.

mercial treaties that had ever been made.

Viscount Cranborne said the House and the Government ought to be very grateful to the hos, member who had just sat down, because, speaking as he did with a peculiar and istimate knowledge of the trade with the Far East, he Capt. Clarke-It is a fine state of affairs to had been able to tell the House not only that have to trust to the floating fire engines. I

the recent commercial treaty with China had have seen here in Hongkong, in the cake

met with the approval of himself and the com- of the big fire in Wellington Street, the floating mercial community, but also that the position fire engine taking 45 minutes before she got

of British trade in China was not so gloomy as the order to leave the site of that fire to go to,

the mover of the amendment would have them another fire in the harbour, and in this matter,

believe. Taking Persia first, be (Lord Cran- I think it will be as well to consider what ap bome) had to say that our policy with regard pliances there are in Kowloon for extinguishingo Persia had undergone no change. We saw fres.

no reason why our interests and those of Russia should clash in Central Asia. Even so candid a critic of the Government as Mr. Gibson Bowles had been forced to admit that for many reasons we occupied a very strong position in Persia. His Majesty's Government had not been inactive in pushing British com. mercial interests in Persia, and had dispatched a commercial mission to investigate the trad

Br. Hart Buck-Of course, as I told you in my opening speech, during the last six years, we had paid over $20,025 to fire insurance com panies and received only in return $300 for fire damage, so I think you might estimate the risks to a certain extent. At the same time, I think it would be advisable for us to see that there is an efficient fire brigade at Kowloon,

Capt. Clarke-It might be advisable to bringing possibilities of the country. With regard the matter before the notice of the Government regarding the inadequary of the fire ex- tinguishers in Kowloon.

Mr. Hart Buck-There being no further questions, gentlemen, I beg to move the two

esolutions.

Captain Clarke-I have great pleasure in seconding the motion. It gives the directors the same power as ship owners have in under writing the value of their ships.

The motion was carried,

Mr. Hart Buck-This is all the business, confirmatory meeting. The resolutions involve gentlemen. It is not necessary to have any, no change in the Articles of Association.

This was all the business.

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CANTON NOTES..

(From Our Correspondents)

Canton, March 25th. THE BUND. Some days ago I wrote that there were rumours that a contract had been given for the

· construction of a bind along the river front on Canton side. Whether the rumor regarding a contrace is tus or not think it certain that the bund will be rompleted. The route, has

An extraordinary general mecting of the ahove Company was held at noon to-day in the "been surveyed and work is to begin' soon. Company's registered office, Nos. 38 tn. 40, In fact it is said that work has already begun Queen's Road Central, for the purpose of con- Notice has been given that certain houses sidering and if thought fit, of passing the must be pulled down and the reason given is subjoined resolutions ;—

that the Goverment wants the land for the bund. The prefect of Kwong Chow, Mr. Sham, is very much interested in this work and it is said that the ex-prefect Rung will soon return to Canton presumably to help forward this work:

in the hall, the decorations though not so showy, piescated, however, another aspect Foor blackwood chairs on each side Inlaid with mother-of-pearl of unique desi 0, and covered over by embroidered covers and four stands, greeted the eye. In te recess, a long blackwood table, having on it an intense | bumer and two vaser, with a heavy and costly embroidered silken hanging complete the decorations of the hal. The floor was well carpeted and the four side doors were also well draped with flags

g *Amang[those present at the opening cere- mony this afternoon were 11,E, the Governor (Sir Henry A. Blake, GCMG); Lady: Blake, I"! Miss 13łąke, Sir John Keane (Private Secretary), the Commodore. And Mrs Robinson; the Lord Bishop of Victoria, Lady Goodinas, Hon. F and Mrs. May, Ros, C. Mcl, Musser, Cinsel heiro A. G Romano. (Portuguese Consul), Mr. JJ. Leiria (Portuguese vice-Consul), Rev. C. He Hicklingy Hon. Dr. Atkinson Dra. Noble, Gibson, Pearse, Thomson, Heitr. E. R. Beli'io CMG Dickson, L. & Anderson, A. Ho Fook, A. Gibson, F. Fung Wa Chun, G., A. Rod J. R. Michael,

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That the Company may underwrite the whole or a part of the fire risks on all, or any of its properties as the directors may from time to time determine le That the sum of $200, do now standing to the credit of Permanent Reserve, Fund

MISSIONARIES GO ON FURLOUGH. be iransferred to the credit of an Insur Dr. and Mrs. Graves of the Southern Baptist nace Reserve Fund" and that this Fund Mission left for the United States on Monday shall be credited with the same premiums af ernoon. Tr. Craves has been a missionary on the properties underwritten by the in Canton for nearly fifty years. lle still takes Company as if they had been insured as active a part in work as any of the mis with other companies, and that all lossesionaries, teaching and preaching E, Graves by fire shall be met out of the same Fund is a member of the committee appointed by There were present Messis. Hart Bock the barg; si conference to prepare Union (chairman) A. H Mancell, A. G. Wood, H Version of the scriptores, in Chinese, Mr Humphreys C Ewens, He Tang, Ho Fook, Keir sails on the same steamer, Dr. Fullon *ing members of Committee Captain W. E. Clarke, and ]; L. Coner, ↑ will wait de therm of Aplite

plial, Mr--Tang Lan | (secretary) GRUNGE THE CITY.

compradore... After the secretary had read the notice withers does not seem to

NEL Convenithe meeting

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for ASAHI JAPANESE BEER

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to the recent commercial treaty with China, what his Majesty's Government relied upon was that other commercial Powers would be. come convinced of the superiority of the improvements which we had induced China to accept, and that these Powers would then themselves accept similar treaties.

Mr. J. Walton-Has any Power yet approved our treaty ?

Viscount Cranborne, did not think any other Great Power had yet accepted the treaty, but his Majesty's Government relied upon their visionally decided not to fit this place up as a doing so. As to Wei-hai wei, it had been pro-

naval base; but he did not say that at some future time we might not find it advantageous tú do so, sin

#OUGHT TO HAVE BEEN A CHANGE." Mr. Norman characterized the Under Secre- laray's reply as most unsatisfactory. There could not be a more fatal condemnation of the policy of the Government than Lord Cran- borne's own words: "There has been no change in our policy as to Persia" There ought to have been a change. (Hear, her) Anything was better than the dead-level of billy-shally and the fear of taking any step inimical to the interests of Russia that had constituted our policy in the past. The new treaty with China was a failure, and the Chambers of Commerce at Hongkong and other places opposed it. It was also strongly objected to by the Japanese Government

Sir Edward Grey did not view British trade in China is a pessimistic spirit. He did not regard with any Jealousy the progress of the We need not be trade of other countries. alarmed if the trae of other countries, as measured by percentage, was growing in China, so long as the total amount of our own trade with China was Increasing. Other. countries might have a higher percentage than they previously had without getting that extra percentage at our expense. As to there having been no change in cur policy with regard to Persia, he would remind the Government that the financial bonds were being drawn closer and cl ser around Persia every year, and the independence of Persia was rapidly being taken away in the near future we should find that Russia had, all the failways and we here, left with ma rights. (Opposition ndications cheers.) He hoped at while there was lime:

his Majesty's Government would consider care, AHI JAPANESE BEER-

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No. 525, E.C.

REGULAR MEETING of ZETLAND · MASONS' HALL, Zetland Street, on WEDNES- DAY, the 1st April, at 8.30 for 9 pm. precisely,

Hongkong, 36th March, 1903. [3800 Visiting Brethren are cordially invited to attend.

DOUGLAS STEAMSHIP COMPANY, LIMITED.

THE

FOR SWATOW. Company's Steamship

"THALES,"

Captain Robson, will be despatched for the above Port, on SATURDAY, the 28th instant, at 5 P.M.

For Freight or Passage apply to

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General Managers........... Hongkong, 26th March, 1903.

FOR ILOILO (DIRECT). *HE Steamship

1.-DE LA RAMA," Captain F. Such, will be despatched as above on MONDAY, the 30th instant, at 3-PM-3

This Steamer bas Superior Accommodation for First Class Passengers and is fitted through-- out with Electric Light.

For Freight or Passage, apply to

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OPIUM QUOTATIONS. To-day's quotations are as follows:- MALWA NEW

S12 42 having arrived from the above Ports, Consignnes 64.75 of Cargo by her are hereby informed that their .21 7/16 | Goods will be delivered from alongside.

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LAST YEAR. ULDEST ...TRA PATHA NEW ..... BENARES NEW PERSIAN (PAPER)

Per chest @ $970/990

1,030/1,050 1,070/1,150 1,095 ..@ 1,075

760/820

Cargo impeding the discharge or remaining. on board after SATURDAY, the 28th instant, at 4 P.M., will be landed at Consignees risk and expense into Godowns at East Point,

No Fire Insurance will be effected. Bills of Lading will be countersigned by

JARDINE, MATHESON & CO.,

General Managers: Hongkong, 16th March, 1903.

BUCHANAN

BLEND SCOTCH WHISKY:

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SCOTCH WHISKY DISTILLERS,

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