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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, SATURDAY MARCH 28, 1903,

TELEGRAMS. Strengthening asiatic Squadron.

** HONGKONG TELEGRAPH"

SERVICE.

The Projected Rebellion at`

Canton.

EXECUTIONS TO-DAY.

(From Our Own Correspondent.)

CANTON, 28th March, 9.10 a.m. The Consular anthorities at Canton have received a notification from the Namhoi that six of the min arrested in the run Yee shop and godown and in the Woo Kee Company's pre- mises at Fung Chen on the 29th January in connection with the pro- jreted rising at Canton on Chinese New Year's eve, will be executed at on to-day. At the time of their arrest these men were under the

The complaint of Admiral Evans concerning the shortage of officers on his station, as reached the Navy Department and will be act d upon at once.

The conduct of the contingent was on the whole good,

There were 354 reports against men of the Indian Contingent, as compared with 350 for. last year. For drunkenness there were 241

THE POSITION IN CHINA,

THE IMPORTATION OF >RMS. Count Cassini, Russian Ambassador - in The department has against 20 in 190; 21 for disorderly conduct, State Department regarding the situation in Washington, has made representations to the mate arranger ends to send out a large num- against 15; 33 for neglect of duty, against 27: China, and has expressed the hope that the 44 for absence from duty, against 57: 72 or ber of officers to join the Asiatic station and gossiping and idling on duty, against 71; and will also reinforce the station with two more

33 for asleep an duty, against a in the pre- gunboats. These bo us have not been selected vious year. Nine Indian Constables were convicted before the Palice Magistrate-4 for yat but, will be of the heaviest lype.

assault, 1 for misconduct, for larceny, 1 fot indecent assault, and z for allowing prisoners to escape.

The Wisconsin will join the station af an early date and the department will endeavour to maintain a strong fighting force in the East

This is regarded as being largely inspired by the Boxer trouble in China, there being growing impression that intervention will again become recessary.

Belgian Cruelty in Congo.

NEW YORK, March 22nd.

The conduct of the contingent was satis

factory.

The Chinese contingent is responsible for 950 reports, against for in 1931.

There were 4 reports for drunkenness : reports for asleep on duty increased from 60 to 1; disorderly conduct increased from 25 to 35 and absence from station, duty, and parades increased from 200 to 373.

Seventeen Chinese constables were con victed before the Police Magistrate-10 for assault, 3 for accepting bribes, i for allowing a prisoner to escape, for gambling, for larceny, and 1 for giving false evidence.

The conduct of the contingent was not sat- isfactory,

REWARDS:

There has recently come to light a story of mos: horri le cruelty practised by the Belgiars in their dependencies in the Congo. It is stated by celiable correspondents that the Belgians in their treatment of the natives are more cruel an were the Tuts against the Armenians.

One European constable was awa ded the There has been for a long time a d saffectim Royal Hemane Society's medal, and one Chi- among the Cargo tribes for their fielgian gese engineer was granted a reward for re- scuing men from drowning, one Indian and rulers and outbreaks hive occurred from time

five Chinese constables were granted rewards protection of the German Consules severely and have slaughtered thousands and thieves, and ore Chinese constable for to time. These, the Belgians have punished for energy and zeal in making arrests of robbers Sin Teze Ming, the compradère of of the tribesmen in the coldest biond. The guergy displayed in extinguishing a fire at 335 the firm of Gustave Pustau, who was situation preserts a new in creation 1 complies Voux Foad; one Chinese constable was arrested the same night, has not been cation, as it is thought possible that England, granted a good conduct meal for meritorious France, Por ugal aid. Germany may become released.

embroiled in a tempting to pre-erve the status quo in Central Afrien. Feeling uns high and intervention is talked of

The "On Fat" ir.cy,

MOUR SUN DEC RATED AND

The Plague in Mexico.

NEW YORK March 30th. Mexico has mised the quarantine against San Francisco, there being now no reason for its

COMPENSATI D.

I p.m. Mr. A. Morrison, assistant tidesur-contiuance veyor at Sham-shui, whó was wound-

Mexica is thoroughly rfected with the plague and the cuidition grows worse rather than

>ervice.

PLICE FORCE,

Thirty-six Europeans were engaged during the year, were reculted in England, 29 enlisted locally. Of those 29, -9 resigned and 2 were dismissed.

ARMS ORDINANCE.

United States will co-operate with the other Powers to stop the illegal importation of arms. 'Mr. Hay and Count Cassini have had severni conferences on the matter, but it has not yet been decided what course the United States can take to prevent the importation of arms. The United States Government, it is stated, is doing its utmost to carry out the treaty agree ment respecting the exclusion of arms from China is efforts are largely directed to co-operation with China in order to prevent the entry of arms into that country, as it cannot prevent American merchants from exporting them. Investigations have, however, satisfied the officials that there has been no really heavy importation of arms into China.

Whether or no arms are being imported, there is little doubt that China's arsenals are busy, and that considerable arming is going on.

Commercial.

Under to-day's date Messrs. Erich Georg & Co., report upon the week's share business as follows:-

Although a decidedly healthier feeling is

noticeable in our market and Docks have advanced still further, yet the volume of business is no: as the inquiries would lead ane to expect, holders of most stocks evidently looking for better prices, before parting. Rates of Exchange on Shanghai close at Tis. 73 for T/T and Tls. 733 for three days' sight Private Paper.

Docks, Wharves and Godowns.-The scheme for the removal of the Naval Yard and the consequent probability for the abandonment of work at the present new Admiralty Dock to- gether with the good business our local Company is doing have still further strength ened the market and shares have rapidly During the whole of the year a proclamarisen from $205 to 5z1zł buyers, with large tinn has been in force prohibiting the export of cash sales at intermediate rates, the pro. excellent at arins and ammunitions of war from the Colony.pects of the Company are

present and a large forward business has been The following arms and ammagnitions were seized and forfeited by the Police Magistrate reported being $123 for August settlement

one at corresponding rates the last sales during the year, viz.:--

business was done also at $224 for September and $226 for October; the market looks like

ed on the 21st January in assisting better. A rigid quarantine is stil maintained caps; 42 boxes detonators: 7,379 rounds rifle hardening further. Kowloon Wharves have

to capture som pirates at Wuchow, bas been decorated by the Viceroy with the fifth class button for the services rendered on that ocmision,

and is awarded $400 compensation in addition to further Chinese decuration.

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(By special arrangement with Der Ostasiatische Lloydl.)

Bulgaria.

BERIAN, 27th March, 1.20 p.m. A crisis in the Bulgarian Cabiniet, instigated by Russia, who wishes to remove those members who favoured the movement in Macedonia, is re- ported.

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Chins War Indemnity. All the Ambassadors at Peking with identical notes demanded secur- ity drafts for that part of the war indemnity which is due to their rospective States.

(Reuters)

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along the United States border. As yet there have been an case in the border states, bui

recautions are not relaxed;"

Lord Roberts to Visit America,

visiting America in the near future and has a'ready applid for the necessary leave. This is the result of the visit of Generals Young and Corbin in Europe, at which time Roberts was

Lord Roberts has announced his intention of

29 rifles and muskets; 2 revolvers: pistols: z bayonets; 6,378 boxes percussion and ic.olver ammunition; 18 lbs. powder: 62 lbs. dynanite; 102 cases of ammunition.

OUR LONDON LETTER.

(From Our Oron Correspondent.)

Fleet Street, February 20, THE OPENING OF PARLIAMENT Parliament was opened by the King on

pressed to receive a return of the courtesies Fuesday, but the procession was the only bright thing about the day's proceedings, extendedth in England White in America Several peers did not turn up in the Lords and he will be the guests of the Army and will even the ladies were not tamemus. In the Commons I have rarely seen a more bored ex- inspect all of the principal posts.

pressiun on the faces of members. it seems Australian Wheat Crop a Failure. now that the novelty has worn off these state NEW YORK, March 21st. openings of Parliament will relapse into fonnal affairs in which the public will take little in- Reports from Victoria are that the wheat

tererest. The King looked pale but read his crop in that district is a complete failure, owings,.eech in a clear voice in which was no aute to a com2 ination of most unprecedented dis of weakness. The Queen looked, as usual, asters. Drought and parasites have reduced quite charming, with that perennial freshness for which she is noted. The crowd in the the usually large crop to a minimum and much

streels was only moderate in spite of the suffering is anticipated in consequence, advantages of a fine clear day. The programme The effect of thess reports has been to send for the Session includes a bill for London the market in America to high figures.

Education, which will not please onconfor mists, and an Irish Land Purchase Pill, which, if rumour be not again a lying jade, will please nobody very well. There is also to be a licensing bill for Scotland. At present there is sadness in the hearts of

HONGKONG POLICE FORCE.

From the report of the Captain Superintend. ent of Police, for the year 1902, we take the following extracts:-

The total of all cases reported to the Police was 10.424, as against 9,172 in 1901, being at increase of 1,249, ur 1361 per cent. In the The Suicide of General Sir Hector division of these cases into Serious and Minor

Macdonald.

LONDON, March 26th,

General Sir Hector Macdonald had been alone in Paris since the 20th inst. He was noticed on the morning of his suicide sitting on a lounge intently studying the Paris edi- tion of The New York Herald which con. tained the announcement of the forthcoming Court-martial in Ceylon; he remained on the lounge in deep thought until between twelve and one o'clock when he went straight to his room and must have shot himself im mediately. One shot from a Colts' revolver was fired in the right temple causing im mediate death. The body was discovered by the chambermaid at one o'clock. Press Comments on the Irish Land Bill.

The Press accords the Irish Land Bill a sympathetic and encouraging reception, but generally reserves judgment in view of the complicated details:

1.ATER. The late General Sir Hestor.

Macdonald. The late General Sir Hector Macdonald will be buried in Paris. The funeral will be of the most simple description. The late General's relatives were at first desirous that the burial should take place in Aberdeen shire but the War Office wished it to be in Paris and offered to pay all expenses. The War Office, however, was willing to defer in any case to the wishes of the relatives and instructed Mr. Stuart Wortley, the attaché In Paris, to make arrangements with the re- latives. It was finally decided that the burial should take place in Paris. Many members of the British Colony left wreaths.

The University Boat Race. Betting 3 toon-Cambridge.

(Manila Cablingws.) New Chinese Loan.

NEW YORK, March 19

Offences, there appears an increase, as com pared with 1901, of 594 cases, or 17-45 per ceat. in the former, and of 655 cases, or 11.35 per cent. in the latter. The increase, as com- pared with gor, in Serious Offences of 594 is shewn as follow:-burglary or larceny in dwelling 100; assault with intent to rob, 3; kidnapping and other offences against the Protection of Women and Girls Ordinance, $1; unlawful possession, 103; larceny, 321; lonies, not already given, 73-612. Deduci decrease in robbery, 16, p racy, z, 18–594.

STREET AND HIGHWAY ROBBERIES.

English publicans, for this Government they

worked so assiduously for is putting more irritating leislation upon them than they have met for years. Even with Loc. Opion as part of the Liberal programme many licensed victualers will support that party declaring that they prefer an open enemy to a false friend. he emphatic mention of the serious condition of affairs in Macedonia has increased the public fear that we are on the eve of a

BALKAN OUTBREAK

which may embroil all the powers of Europe. This is a familiar scare arising every Spring; but this time the signs are more dark than usual and military activity on the part of Turkey, the Balkan States, and Russia, is proceeding apace.

ved up an I could be placed at $94 without sellers coming forward and probably higher rates would be paid. Farnhams have suffered a set back in Shanghai owing to the approach ing heavy March settlement and are quoted nominally at Tís. 187).

WEEKLY SHARE REPORT.

in their share report dated 17th inst., Messrs. Benjamin, Kelly and Potts write-

There has been an increased demand for

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Malwa Opium.-At first ruled very firm and salės of Old and Oldest were saported at $1,060, to $1,160 of about 107 chesis, and latterly arrivals from: Shanghai of about 180 chests rather weakened market, and prices gave way, and last year 5 chests at $980, and Old about 2: chests at $1,110 changed hands. The unsold stock is estimated at about 626 chesta.

Bengal Opium.—At first sales were reported at St,fig för Putna, and $1,095 for Benares, latterly the rise in exchange had the effect of" weakening market and Patna at $1,090, and Benares at $1,070 were sold. Tomatsales during the fortnight of about 290 chests of Patna and about 46 of Benares are reported. The unsold stock is of about 2,840 chests of l'aina, and 853

chests of Benares,

...$250 to $750

1313 to

Persian Opium. About 100 chests were sold at $780 to $790 per picul. The unsold stock is estimated at about 2,500 chesis.

Miscellaneous Quotations -

Ivory Camplior Cassia ... Borax Olibanum Wax Senna Salipetre

Beans

Cloves

Vermilion

19, 10

6 10

120 19 to 28

201 30

40 10

44

2 10

4

10 to

11.30

3

23 to 27. 93

YARN MARKET REPORT

Messrs. Cawasjee, Paltanjce and Company write as follows in their repurt dated the 27th i March:

Sullberg, Ger, str., 782, Newchwang to Amoỹ 32 cents per picul.

Holstein, Ger, str., 1,103, Balgon to Hong- kong, 17 cents per picule

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Prosper, Norain, 788, Saigon to i port Philippines, 36 cents per picul.

Fig, Nor. str., 708, Saigou to x port Philip- pines, 30 cents per picul.

Victoria, Swed. sin, 989, monthly, 4 months ļat $6,300 per month.

Dagmar, Nor. str., 383, 2 trips hence to Touro or Quinhon and back, $140 per day.

Independent, German steamer, 1,040 tons, four trips to Saigon to one port Philippines 36 cents per picul.

Eminin uyken, German steamer, 1,109 tons. Wuhu and or Chinking to Canton 30 cand. nett, par picul.

EXCHANGE.

ON LONDON, Telegraphic Transfer.

Bank Bills, on demand...1/7 916 Credits, 4 months' sight .......................#{7} D'ments 4 months' sight.......17} DN BERLIN, (demand).................................M.1.65 ON PARIS, Bank Bills, on demand......... Credits, 4 months, sight ..........

ON NEW YORK, Bank Bills, on demand.

Credits, 30 days' sight ....................39, On Bombay, Telegraphic Transfer..

20

On demand..........................ugman120) ON SHANGHAI, Telegraphic Transfer......738

Private go days' sight ..............

ROM, .781 ON YOKOHAMA, T.T. Sovereigns, Bank's Buying Rate mandou $1242 Gold Leaf 100 touch, per tael .......... Bar Silver..............

mim64.50

.22 11/16

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OPIUM QUOTATIONS. Yesterday's quotations are as follows i-.

Malwa Last Year.............................

OLDEST

Per chest .@ $980/1,030

...@ 1,060/1,120

...@ 1,090

..@ 1,070

Since the issue of our last circular dated the 13th instant, our Yam Market has ruled steady, and business was done at last mail's quotitions, and though in ome threads prices show a decline of about fifty cents owing PATNA NEW to forced sales by some of the importers who¦ HENARES NEW are anxious to quit to take ady riage of the PERSIAN (PAPER).................@ 780/800 present rise in the rate of exchange, a large business has transpired in almost B counts and descriptions. As the stock is diminishin, no, fear is apprehended of decine in the near future. The market closes steady. A moderate : business has transpired in No. 20s. at last mail's prices, and only a few threads have been sold at a decline. Nos. 125, and 16s. are in moderate request.

A very good business. is reported in No. 1os, and there are still current prices for the Northera buyers markets. Nos. Os and 8s are not much inquired for. Sales during the past fortnight comprise of about 25 bales of No. 6s,-1750 bales of No. 101,180 bales of No. 125,-495 bales of No. 6, and 2,0.0 bales of No. 20,-in all about 8,450 bales. Arrivals per steamer Hire. shima Maru, Idzumi Mari, Maria Vularie, P.kin, Lightning, Kunsung and Rullaarai total about 12,500 bales, Shipments to Shang- hai and the Northern Ports about 5,000 bales, The unsold stock is estimated at about 9,000 bales.

Local Product on:-- No sales are reported in the market.

Japanese Vara-About 400 bales of No. 201

Exchange: We quote to-day on India at Rs. 1942. Londen at Sh. 1/74 ́d.

almost all stocks during the week and a fairly changed hands at $132 per bale. large general business has resulted.

Banks-Hongkong and Shanghai Banks have ruled very steady and continue in demand at 3690. The London quotation is unaltered at 162 10. Nationals changed hands early in the week at $12, but have since risen to $25, at which price there are probable buyers.

Matine Insurances,-Unions have again been deal in at $535 and are still in demand at this price Further sales of China Traders have been effected at $60, and transactions in Cantons have taken place at $161. A few North Chinas bave been disposed of at Tls, 20 at which rate more shares can be placed. Yangtszes are in request at $140

Fire Insurances-No business is reported in either stock. Hongkong Fires are unchanged but can be obtained at $3073 and China Fires continue in demand at $82

Steamboals have been in strong request and Shipping-Hongkong, Can'an and Macao

as resulted. Indo Chinas have ruled some- have improved to $38 at which price business

what steadier during the week and shares have changed hands at 599 and 3100 cash, and 5103 and 03 for delivery in June. Douglas Steam- ships are without business and quotation se- mains unaltered at $43 Star Ferries are quoted at $27 for the old and $15 for the new shares. Shelf Transports are weak at £1 7/6. Shanghai Tugs are up to Tis. 340 and are inquired for. There is no change in Cargo Boats,

Refiner es.-China Sugars have been nega. tiated at advancing rates up to $1 to; a consider- able forward business has also been done at $13 for July and Str4) for August, Luzons have found buyers at $12.

Mining-Punjoms have gone up to $34, and A march would sei theRaubs are on offer at 58 There is no altera. the whole pile of straw alight, but even now I tion in the prices of other stocks. doubt if anything serious will happen, 50 stupendous are the influences which will weigh for peace in the minds of the Powers.

Un Wednesday their Majesties paid a visit in the workmen's dwellings which have been erected at Westminster on the site formerly occupied by Millbank Prison. The heads of the 1 andon County Council received the Royal guests and it was again demonstrated how strongly the King feels" in regard to the shocking lack of proper housing facilities for a

Eighteen cases were reported, of which 3 occurred in the New Territory. In connection with 6 of these cases to persons were arrested, 6 of whom were convicted; 4 discharged. In 12 cases no arrest was made. Of these rob- beries (highway) only one was upon a European, viz-On the 26th August while Mrs. M. J. D. Stephens was on Magazine Gap Road she was atta ked by'a Chinasian who robbed her of a satchel containing a silver | large pr portion of London's poor. The same watci, gold per cil case and 7, etc. No arrest

was made.

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VAMBLING.

Police made successful raids, under warrants, on sixty-ne gambling houses, and two lottery estabstinents, us c mpared with eighty-one raids in the preceding year.

PROPERTY REPORTED STOLEN AND PROPERTY RALOVERED,

The value of the property reported state during the year was $2446904. This includes $50,0 o seported stolen from the 5.8. Zufire,

The value of the property recovered by the l'olice and restored to owners was $10,383 22.

LOST PROPERTY.

le tor recovere during the year 190. Articles The following is a return showing property reputed lust, 30; Value Jost, $12,137.80; Articles recovered and articles found which $1,631 30. were not reported lost, 219; Value found,

LICENCES.

The followi licences were issued during 1903-1, 75 Uongkong jinrickshas, 25 Quarry ny jinrickshas, 140 Kowloon jinnickshas, 1,33 Private Vehicles, 548 tongkog Chairs, 49 Hill District chairs, 7 charis, and 13,693

drivers and bearers;

EDUCATION.

During last year, 8 Europeans and 43 Indians obtained carnificates for knowledge of Chinese, one European for knowledge of Ilindustani, and 4. Indians, obtained certi-

cates for English.

CONDUCT.

The number of reports against Europeans was 87, as against 75 in 1901 ; aftiese, 23 were for drunkenness, as against 14 in the previous

Docks, Wharves, and Godowns.Hongkong and Whampoa Docks have strengthened their position a great deal and have advanced from $200 to $212 with sales at intermediate rates. Farnhams have been disposed of at Tls. 184 and Tis. 185. Kowloon Wharfs have changed ownership at $97, 597) and $93 and more shares are wanted at the latter figure. Hong- kew What's are reported sold in Shanghai al Tis 305.

Lands, Hotels and Buildings-Hongkong Lands have been fixed at $175. Shanghai Lands are weaker and have sellers at Tis. 114. evening, Dr. Macnamara, member for North Camberwell, extracted the promise of a Hous-Hongkong Hotels have risen and are. sked for ing bill from the Government although that at 5142 after sales at $141. Hotel des Colonies Humphreys Estate measure had not been mentioned in the King's are wanted at Tis. 17. Speech. The Government had to do it in fact; have been booked at $127. Business in C ina Providents has been done at S10 and $9.85, at as it was their majority normally at 128, only escaped defeat on Dr, Macnan ara's motion by which lower rate shares are offering. 39.

There was a lengthy debate on Mr. Joseph the Address. It was a discursive debate and Walton's hinese and Persian amendment to

many intricate questions were raised. Mr. Walton emphasized the necessity of effective means to safeguard the interests of British commerce in the Far Fast. Lord Cranborne spoke lengthily and carefully but, I thought, not convincingl. Mr. Norman denounced the re- fusal of our Foreign Office to agree in China's demand 10 after the terms of the debt, con trasting it sharply with the action of the United States. Except for the sake of ventilation little good came of the debate.

Mr. Swift MacNiell one of the most inveter- ale questioners in the Ilouse of Commons, has fished out figures which are rousing again the old debates of wheiler a public should be a director, of companies. The members of the Cabinet are responsible, says Mr. MacNiell, for

SIXTY-FIGHT DIRECTORSHIPS

of public companies, giving a proportion much- larger than prevails in the Hause generally. it is a matter on which the public is growing more and more sensitive, especially in I endon where public interests often clash with those of the companies.

Coton Mills-Ewos have been sold at Tis.

38 and Internationals are in request at Tls.

Tis. 5 after sales at Tls. 574 ex the final divid 38. Other stocks are without change.

Cigar Companies-Sumairas have fallen to end of Tis, a Go paid in Shanghai on the 19th March.

Miscellanentis.—Green Island Cements have

been taken off the market at $22 and $22 ex the dividend of $1.20 paid on the 23rd instani. A. Watsons liave been disposed of at $14, and There are further inquiries at the rate. Elec trics (rld issue) are offering at $14; the new shares have been bought and have further Manila Jovestments have been buyers at $7. parted with at Sts, and are now inquired for at St6. William l'owells have changed hands and are wanted at $10. Langkats have experienced a heavy decline probably on account of forced sales for the Settlement, and business is reported from the North at Tls. 335-

FORTNIGHTly market

REPORT.

Colton Market ruled quiet. Some selected bet about 600' packages were sold at 534 to $234 per picul. The unsold-stock-is-estimated The appointment of Lord Charles Beresford at about 6,149 packages. Nothing was done to the command of the Channel Squadron in Chinese collon; the unsold stock is estimated creates a vacancy at Woolwich for Parliament. af about 5oo packages.

The Conservative majority strod at the last YarnA steady demand was experienced. election at something like 2,000, but the Labour in Indian yarn, and some of the Importers to

A Arrangements are being inade in Europe by year; a for asleep on duty (sahte as last year); party have a strong candidate in Mr. Will take advantage of the present rising exchange

China to Goat a loan of forty million dollars, which will be used in building the Manchurian

for sitting down on duty, as against and 3 will command the support that Lord Charles 3 for disorde.ly conduct and fighting; and a Crooks this time and no available Conservative sold a lot of their holdings at a sacrifice of respectively; and 4 for neglect of duty as could. There are now thice bye-elections ngainst 8, last year.

pending Woolwich, East Perthshire, and Rye AG Ginah

SK for ASAHI JAPANESE DEER

SK for ASAHI JAPANESE BEER-

SK for ASAHI JAPANESE DEER AG. Girault A Girault

about fifty cents Sales of about 8,450 bales are reported during the fortnight, leaving unsold stock about 9,000 bales, NAKA

"SK" for ASAHI JAPANESE BEER-

Go Girault

SHIPPING AND FREIGHT.

The freight market remains firm and with a good demand for tonnage. From Saigon to Hongkong 17 cents per picul offering, to one part Philippines 36 cents per picul, last and offering. Weha to one p t Japan 33 cens per picul Newchwang to Canton 28 cents nominal. To Amoy 32 cents per picul Wuhu to Canton 34 cand. per picul «ffering.

To-day's Advertisements.

THE HONGKONG AND KOWLOON WHARF AND GODOWN CO., LIMITED.

NOTICE.

on the Colony, Mr. R. J. MACGOWAN will act as SECRETARY of the above Company.

By Order of the Board of Directors,

EDWARD OSBORNE, Secretary. Hongkong, z8th March, 1903.

THE "STAR" FERRY CO, LIMITED.

URING my TEMPORARY ABSENCE

NOTICE.

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DURING MY TEMPORARY MACHOWAL

URING my TEMPORARY ABSENCE

will act as SECRETARY of the above Company.

By Order of the Board of Directors,

EDWARD OSBORNE, Secretary, 11ongkong, 28th March, 1903.

DOUGLAS STEAMSHIP COMPANY, LIMITED.

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FOR SWATOW, AMOY AND FOOCHOW. "THE Company's Steamship T

Coal freights are firm Moji to Hongkong $250 last, and Sz.60 per ton offering. To at 11 A 31, Singapore $1.50.

The following is the memo of settlements since 20th inst,:-

Quaria, Ger, str., 1,146, Wuhu and or Chin- kiang to Canton, 32 cand. per picul.

Argo, Nor. str., 879, Wuhu and or Chinkiang to Canton, 34 cand, per picul.

Lyal, Ger. str., 1,1-4, Wuhu to Canton, 34 cand. per picu!.

Andree Rickmers, Ger. str., 1,010, Rangoon

to Cebu, 53 cent, per picul,

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"HAITAN,"

Captain Reach, will be despatched for the ahive Paris, on TUESDAY, the 31st instant,

For Freight or Passage apply to

DOUGLAS, LAPRAIK & Co., General Managers. Hongkong, 28th March, 1903.

[3900 FOR SINGAPORE, RANGOON AND

MOULMAIN.

THE Steamship

"FREIBURG," Captain Proesch, will be despatched for the

Airlie, Brit. str., 1,491, Hloilo to Kobe and, above Ports on SUNDAY, the 5th. April, or Yokohama, 33 cents 1 port, 35 cents 1 ports, at Noon.

lydene, Bril, str., 2,280, Moji or Kuchinaize

to

ongkong, $2.40 per ton.

Glenfarg, Brit. str., 2,350, Moji to Hongkong, $2.50 per ton.

For Freight, apply to

HAMBURG-AMERIKA LINIE, Hongkong Office. Hongkong, 28th March, 1993. [3680

BUCHANAN

BLEND

SCOTCH WHISKY

JAMES BUCHANAN & CO. SCOTCH WHISKY DISTILLERS, By Appointment to

H.M. THE KING

HRH. the PRINCE of WALES

and

CAY BE OBTAINED” FROM-

LANE CRAWFORD & CO.

AND ALSO THE MUTUAL STORES, T AND FIRST CLASS-HOTELS AND CLUBS,

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