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TELEGRAMS

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The King's Birthday.

LONDON, March 1st. The King's birthday will be celebrated on foreign stations on the 9th November.

The Revenue. The revenue for the year amounted to £151,551,698, an increase of £8,553,699 but £633,303 below Sir Michael Hicks Beach's estimate.

The War Office and the Late General Sir Hector Macdonald. Lady Macdonald's solicitor states that the War Office offered a gun carriage for the funeral of the late General Sir Hector Mac donald and had shown the greatest kind ness. General Sir Archibald Hunter and Staff desired to attend the funeral but Lady Macdonald declined both, desiring the strictest privacy.

A fund has been opened in Edinburgh to erect a monument. The will leaves every thing to the widow,

France.

The French budget has passed.

LATER.

The Oxford and Cambridge Boat

Race.. Cambridge led throughout the race and won easily by six lengths.

[Cambridge has now won 25 limes to Ox- ford's 33 Last year Cambridge won by five lengths; in 1901 by 2.5th length; and in 1990 by 20 lengths.-E., A]

The America Cup.

In trials on the Clyde yesterday between the old and new Shamrock the latter prove to be much ile faster boat.

Tarliament.

The Budget statement will be made on the a3rd inst.

Mr. Chamberlain, in reply to Major Rasch's question of 31st ult., said, that Col. Sir Joseph Ridgeway's statement was no implied condemnation of the late General Sir Hector Macdonald, but on the contrary expressed a Hope t at the charges would be disproved.

(N. G. D. News.)

The Liber 1 Leaders in the Lorda on the Army.

London, 28th March. In the House of Lords on the 25th instant, Lod Kosebery moved a resolution approving the establishment of the Council of National Defence, and urged that its first efforts should be directed to the adjustment of the national

armaments.

He complained of the excessive burden of taxation and incidoutally defended his sug gestion that ord Küchener should be placed in carge of the War Office; and he criticised Mr Podrick's Army Scheme,

Lord Selborne said that the Kitchener pro- posal meant that the whole Cabine would be responsible for Lord Kitchener's acts, and tord Kitchener would not be responsible for the Cabinet's acts.

On the resumption of the debate yesterday evening, Lord Kipon said that it was impossib e 10 conceive military system less suited to our possible needs than that introduced by Mr. Brodrick.

ord Hardwicke defended the system, and declared that in a very few months it would be possible to send abroad three army corps part.atly equipped.

Court News.

Peking, 28th March. Their Majesties granted audience to-day to the Taolais, Tuan Yu-lan, Mu-Téh-ho, and Lu Chung-chi By Imperial command the 24th of April is set down as the day to change the present winter official hat for the summer

(Manila Cadlenews) Philippines Loan.

one.

New York, 26th March. The War Department has received a cable message from Governor Taft announcing that the Commission has authoriz. d the issuance of certificates of indebtedness for the purchase of ballion. The act has the approval of the ad- ministration and arrangemen's have already been begun to float the loan.

The making the certificates will, be begun at once by the printing and engraving bur au. The administration believe that the loan can be floated at very advantageous rate.

Monks must leave France.

New York, 26th March, The French authenties have definitely decided to drive all members of the Catholic monastic orders from the country. Steps in this direction were begun some time ago when the closing of the monastery, schools was be- gun, and has culminated in the present deler. mination.

The act has aroused much feling among the Cahole people and there is ely to be rioting in the districts where the monks have the most influence.

Turco-Persian War.“

New York, 26th March,

A tribal war between the Persians and the Turks, which has been going on along the border for some time, is assuming the greatest feracity and some terrible excesses have been committed by both sides. The Turks are gentially the aggressors, swooping across the border, burning villages and putting the in habitants to the sword in great numbers.

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, FRIDAY, APRIL 3, 1903.

repetates that all the legations a la jeg in supplies and are taking extra ecan'ions in going about the city. The guard on the lega tions has been increased and attempts have been m de to decrease the vulnerability of the

quarters,

Reports received by European governments are even more a'nrming and take on rather a hysterical tone. Intervention is regarded as sure to come, and only the knowledge that it is sure to result in international complications prevenis in medinte action.

Later: is now positively known that the American legation at Peking has appealed to Washington for protection, and the appeal was couched in the strongest terms. The temper of the native people is most surly and that there is every reason to expect an outbreak at an early date.

The departments are not communicative en the subject, but it is evident that preparation is being made for the worst.

Dominioan Rebels Seize the Navy

New York, 27th March. Rioting continues in San Domingo and the rebels are in complete control. Anarchy pre- vails and no attempt has yet been made to set up any new government.

The rebels yesterday seized the entire navy of the republic and is now in possession of all the machinery of the government.

It is expected that if conditions do not im. prove, the United States will intervene to restore order.

Republican Movement in Spain. New York, 27th March.

A new republican movement has begun in Spain which is stronger than any omer attempt. The party has received great ac- cesses of strength and a determined effort is to be begun, lauking to the overthrow of the monarchy and thestablishment of a republic. This is the movement which was postponed by agreement at the time of the death of King Alfonso XII,

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HONGKONG RIFLE

ASSOCIATION.

In our advertisemeat columns yesterday we printed the list of events to be decided at the forthcoming meeting. The following are the | conditions! —

Entries will be received by Mr. M. S. Non- cute at the address given, for all competitions except Nos. 16, 17, 18, 19 and 20 up to noon on Wednesday, 8th April, after which double en- trance fees will be charged. Entries will close for all competitions, except Nos, 16, 17, 18, 19 and o, at fi a m., on Friday, 10th April, at the Committee Tent on the range. In all cases the entry form must be accompanied by the requisite fees, and the subscription for the current year, if not previously paid.

z-In all competitions, three competitors must enter or there will be no first prize, four or no second, six or no third, and so on.

3-Competition No. 18-The Ladies No- mination," is open to members, nominated by lady members, present in the Colony at the time of nomination. No lady to nominate nore than one representative, nor any member o shoot for more than one lady.

4-Rifles British service pattern rifles or carbines only to be used. Pull off Gibs Comp.titors shall if required submit their ri fles or carbines for inspection and testing, bo- fore, during or after any event to any member of the committee. Carbines to be allowed z points 700 yds. and 3 points at 800 yds. Championship Competitions, and one point

REPORTED agreemeNT BY STEAMSHIP COMPANIES.

tions have almost been concluded between the According to one of our exchanges, negotia-

Taito Steamship Company, the Nippon Yusen Kaisha, and the Osaka Shosen Kaisha, for the ratablishment of a through service to be main- ained by the steamers of those comp.nies on the Yangtze River, and between Shanghai,

Sooch and Hankow. Admit of the agree.

ment is now being considered by the Shanghai branches of the companies. The proposed through service will be inaugurate as soon as the agreement is signed by the parties con- cerned.

Commercial.

TO-DAY'S INTELLIGENCE.

Both Fruz companies came in for a good deal of attention. HONGKONGS after a slight relapse have firmed up to $307.50 and CHINAS took a spurt to $85.50, both closing with buyers. MACAO STEAMBOATS have advanced to $38.50; at which rate there are sellers. CHINA SUGARS are still wanted at $110, and Whampoa Docks at $215. There have been sales of HUM- PHREYS ESTATES at $12, they have further inquiries. CHINA IROVIDENTS sold and have sellers at $965.

at 7 0 yds, and 80 yds, in all' Comers' Com- | PUNJOM MINING COMPANY, LD. petitions.

S-Sights-Slips of paper or other sub. stance capable of being shifted, and sliding vid-gauges on rifles or carbines, are not allowed.

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6.Position Any, at all ranges. 7-No ammunition, will be obtainable on the range. Competitors must provide their

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8.-Competitors can shoot in any match at any time during the meeting unless otherwise. It is reported that many defections from the sp cified. alembers shooting for the Chan- Carlist party to the re, ublicans have occund.pionship events will have piecedence over

Bulgarian Ministry Resigns.

New York, March 28.h.

The Bulgarian cabinet has been broken up by the resignation of its members. મે. spisited meeting the ministers were unanin- us in refusing to support the proposed army budget claiming that the expenditure con templated wou'd mean financial disaster lo

the country. When pressed for approval all of the ministers resigned.

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Macedonian Affair grows Worse.

New York, March 30th, Fighting continues unabated in the Balkans, Although no considerable battles have been reported recently. The revolutionists continue their practice of fighting from an advantage. and pick off a large number of Turkish soldiery, Most of the people in the mountains are in sympathy with the insurrection, and where they are not, the rebels levy contributions and ter- rorize the villages.

Unites Severed Carotid Artery. NEW YORK, March 30th.

A Paris surgeon has aceminplished the feat of uniting a severed carotid artery and saving the life of the patient. The achievement is hailed as one of the must marvellous in surgery and dispels another supposedly inevitable death,

The carotid arteries of the neck and the severing of one of them has always been con- sitiered as irreparable:

Anthracite Miners GAIN THEIR POINT

The

NEW YORK, March 301b. It is expected that the award of the Anthracite Commission will be made public soon.

eberations have about ended and the report of the commission is being printed.

It is understand that the award is generally in favour of the miners, although not giving them all that they have contended for. The raise of wage is awarded and it is believed ut at the commission will make recommendations looking to the responsibility of the labour organizations for the contracts of their members. The commission will denounce the violence used in the recent strike and reprimand the union for its quiescence in the matter.

Pretender takes Fez.

NEW YORK; March 30th. After a hard fought baltie on the outskirts of Fer, the Pretender las succeeded in ove.. rowing the Sultan and has occupied the capital.

All Comers and others at each range.

9.-Two sighting shots-tickets price 10 rents each to be obtained at the Conimittee Tent will be allowed at each range in every competition

10-kange-keepers (on the day on which they have kept, or are detailed to keep a range, for not less than 1 hours) and the Hon. Secre tay will have precedence over other members. Range keepers shall not be allowed to shoot during the time they are in charge of a range. Competitors must hand their tickets to the Range Officer and keep off the Firing Point unul their name is called.

Firing to commence at 10 am, and cease at, or about, but not later than 5.30 pm. each day.

12.-Competition No. 18 will be fired be. tween 3 and 5.30 p.m. on Monday, 13th April, weather permitting.

Lady winners, in order of merit, shall be permitted to select their prizes, provided that they, or some persoas authorized by them, attend at the Committee Tent at the conclusion of the competition. Any winner who does not attend or is not duly represented will have a prize allotted by the Committer.

13-Ever, competitor for the Championship prizes is specially requested to send in his Scores the Commitice Tent not later than 3 pm. on Monay, 13th April.

14-Ties and matters not otherwise provided for will he decided by the Committee.

13. Com etitors must write their names ang descriptions on their tickets distinctly, in English characters.

16.-The Committee Tent, where tickets and all information can be obtained, will be near the 500 yards range, and persons wishing io cross the range must pass behind the firing points.

The Committee reserve to themselves the right to alter the description of any of the pizes lierein stated, and also times of shooting, entry, ranges, and targets.

Persons wishing to join the Rifle Association should send their names, with the requisite fees, to the Hon. ecretary. Subscription $5; Ladies S1. Ladies under 10 years are not eligible for membership.

Members are reminded that they are not entitled to fire as such, or to the enjoyment of any privileges unless their subscriptions are paid on or before noon on Wednesday, 8th

April.

The battle was one of the fiercest on record 'B' Range-co and both sides suffered tremendously in killed and wounded. When the victory turned to- ward the Pretender's forces the fight developed into a massacre and the regular forces were slaughtered in great numbers.

The advices from Paris do not state whether the Sultan escaped, but it is believed that he did and is in hiding. No outrages have been reported as having been committed upon Europeans, but great alarm is fet and the Powers will send troops 1o interfere.

Dominican Rebels Besieged

in Capital.

NEW YORK, March 10th. The city of San Domingo remains in the hands of the gebels and annte y reigns. The federalists have ass mbled outside of the town and are besieging it and several brushes have. occurred. Being in possession of the Navy and able to keep the port clear, the rebels hav the advantage and no settlement is in sight. Rioting Continues in Trinidad.

New York, March 30th.

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MARCH CRUSHING.

Mr. W. Kerfoot Hughes, secretary of the abore Company, forwards us the following for publication-

Result of crushing for the month of March, 1903 Crushed 1,500 10ns Surface Stae froni Kalampong, yielding 95 ounces of smelted gold, equivalanı of i dwi, per ton, Valued at $4,000. We are crushing ore from Swah now, Tin. The Assay Reports by the Government Analyst, Singapore, are considered favourable.

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EXCHANGE.

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

Bank Hills, on demand...1/7 5 15 Credits, 4 months' sight D'ments 4 months' sight.....174 ON BERLIN, (demand) ON PARIS, Bank Bills, on demand........ 2.021 Credits, 4 months' sight.... 2.00 ON NEW YORK, Blank Bilis, on demand .....391 Credits, 30 days' sight.397 ON BOMBAY, Telegraphic Transfer.........201

On demand....

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.......120

..nem. ...78

ON SHANGHAI, Telegraphic Transfer ......73

Private 30 days' sight ON YOKOHAMA, T.T. amon Sovereigns, Bank's Buying Rate.. Gold Leaf too touch, per tal Bar Silver.....

Co-day's Advertisements.

METROPOLITAN CYCLE, AND

TENNIS CLUB.

HANDICAP TOURNAMENT Beginning SATURDAY, April 4th, at 2 P.M. SLOW RICYCLE RACE Each Day at 3 P.M.

ALL ENTRIES must not be later than

PM, TU-NIGHT, April 3rd. For further Particulars apply to the Arrange- ment Committer, Mr. JEWSBURY, Chair- man, or

Mr. F. L. CLYDE,

Secretary, Hongkong, 3rd April, 1903.

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Lersees

THEATRE ROYAL, CITY HALL.

(Mrs. C. A. POLLARD.

Mrs. N. CHESTER,

Commencing

THURSDAY, 9th April, 1903,

A SHORT FAREWELL SEASON

OF

TEN NIGHTS ONLY, POLLARD'S LILLIPUTIAN

OPERA COMPANY,

IN

"DOROTHY,"

CELLIER'S COMIC OPERA.

There will be KNO PERFORMANCE on FRIDAY.

SATURDAY, 11th April,

.

MATINEE and EVENING, and

MONDAY, 13th April, "GEISUA.'

A. LEVEY,

Representative.

A. H. POLLARD, Manager.

Hongkong, 3rd April, 1903.

FOR CHEFOO, NAGASAKI AND VLADIVOSTOCK, Calling at SHANGHAI,

5.234 HE Steamship

64.40 113/16

OPIUM QUOTATIONS, To-lay's quotations are as follows:-

Per chest MALWA NEW.........

@ $980 LAST-YEAR. OLDEST PATNA NEW BENARES NEW..... PERSIAN (PAPER)...

11

1,000/1,020 1,080/1,120

@ 1,072) @ 1,062) @750/720

Co-day's --Amærtisements.

HONGKONG RIFLE ASSOCIATION.

THE SPOONS,

HERE will be a COMPETITION as

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"SAVOIA," Captain Rebbelmund, will be despatched for the above Ports on SUNDAY, the 12th instant, at Daylight.

PUBLIC AUCTION.

THE Undersigned have received instructions

from the Acting Captain Superintendent of

Police to Sell by

PUBLIC AUCTION,

on

THURSDAY, the 9th April, 1903,

at 11 AM, TSIM-SAT-TSUI POLICE STATION,

213 Baga SALTPETRE, In Good Order and Condition). (Samples can be seen on application to the Officer in charge of Water Police),

TERMS:-As usual.

HUGHES & HOUGH,

Government Auctioneers. [1240

Hongkong, 3rd April, 1903.

AUSTRIAN LLOYD'S STEAM NAVIGA- TION COMPANY.

STEAM FOR FIUME AND TRIESTE (DIRECT), .. Calling at SINGAPORE, PENANG,COLOM- BO, BOMBAY, KARACHI, aden, SUEZ and PORT SAID. (Taking Cargo at through Rates to the BRAZILS, to "SOUTH AFrică, Persian Gulf, Red SEA, BLACK Sea, Levant, VENICE and ADRIATIC PORTS.)

THE Company's Steamship

"FRANZ FERDINAND,” Captain Martinolich, will be despatched as above on THURSDAY, the 16th instant, P.M.

For Information as to Passage and Freight apply to

SANDER, WIELER & Co., Agents, Prince's Buildings.

Hongkong, 3rd April, 1903.

TOYO KISEN KAISHA.

NOTICE.

Large

¬ONSIGNEES of CARGO per Steamship

"NIPPON MARU"

are hereby notified that their Goods are at their risk being discharged into Lighters and/or landed into our Godowas Nos. 1 and 2, at Kennedy Town, (Marine Lot 243), and delivery may be had either from Lighters or from our Godowns upon countersignature of Bille of Lading.

Goods remaining unclaimed after the roth instant will be subject to rent

All Claims must be sent in to me on or before the 10th instant or they will not be

No Fire Insurance has been effected.

E. W. TILDEN, Agent Hongkong, 3rd April, 1903.

This Steamer has Superior, Accommodation for First Class Passengers and carries a Doctor. | recognised.

For Freight or l'assage, apply to

HAMBURG-AMERIKA LINIE, Hongkong Office. Hongkong, 3rd April, 1903.

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THE HISTORY

Tabove TO-MORROW, the 4th instant. Of impaired and lost eyesight, cataracts and other diseased conditions of the eyes is

commencing al 2.30 P.M.

RANGES 200, so and 600 yards. Shots and a Sighter at each Range.

MOWBRAY S: NORTHCOTE, Hon. Secretary, Hongkong, 3rd April, 1903-

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SANITARY BOARD.

WNE

WNERS of HOUSES situated in the Central Division of the City of Victoria

generally associated with delay i getting first glasses, cheap spectacles, tramp spex, bung. ling of incompetents and the indiscriminate wearing of others' discarded lass 26.

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 Room: No. 16, Queen's Road Central.

Entrance through, Mr. R. Houghton's Tailoring Establishment, nearly opposite

and in the Western Division of Kowloon, who Ranges have been detailed as follows:

have not had their Premises LIMEWASHED | Hongkong Hot-l- 'A' Range.-200 yards-Friday 1.00 530. and CLEANSED in accordance with Law, -Saturday ro.co-.5.39. are reminded that the period during which the

Monday 10.00- 3.00. work should be FINISHED ends on the. 300- 5.00 30th day of APRIL, 1903, and the Sanitary Ladies Competition

and Connotation. Board, being convinced of the necessity of -Friday 10.00-12.00, cleanliness in its efforts to stamp out Plague, -Saturday 2.00-3-39. is determined to rigorously pusecute any Monday 12.00- 1.30. owner in default after the above named date. --Friday 1200- 3.00.

The Central Division of the City lies between -Saturday 3.30- 5.30.

Garden Head on the East, and Morrison Street --Monday

1.30 24 and East Street on the West. The Western Divi. -Friday 300- 4.15. | sion of Kowloon is all that part of the Kowlo-n -Saturday 10.00-13.00. Peninsula to the West of the Robinson Road -Monday 00-11:00. and includes Tsim Sha Tsui, Yaumati, Mong- -Friday 4.15 5.30. Kok Tsui, Tai Kok Tsui and Sham Shui Po. -Saturday 12.00- 2.co. Monday 11.00-12.00. Ladies Nominations, 300 -Monday 3.00 5.30.

600

800

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HONOLULU-MANILA CABLE.

It seems quite likely that there will be a delay in laying the Pacific cable from Honolulu

By Order of the Board,

G. A. WOODCOCK, Secretary.

THE POPULAR

Sanitary Board Office,

Hongkong, 1st April, 1903

DOUGLAS STEAMSHIP COMPANY. LIMITED.

*4:30

FOR SWATOW.

to Manila, says the lunile Times. It has "THE Company's Steamship been found necessary to change the route of the cable or 200 miles east of Guam, in

- "THALES,"

order to avoid the Nero Peep. The most Captain Robson, will be despatched for the serious difficulty lies in the construction and above l'on, on TUESDAY, the 7th instant, maintenance of the cable stations at Midway | at TI A M. and Guam.

It is impossible to lay the cable in such a Rieting continues at Part of Spain, Trini-depth as would result in the Nero Deep be dad, but the authorities have taken stern mea cause it would be impossible to find the line sures and it is believed that the rioters will

in case of a break or other trouble. It will make no further serious demonstration.

therefore be necessary to go around, which Marines from the British gunboats in the means delay and additional cost. A new harbour are patrolling the town and are assist-

survey, however, will not be necessary. What

It is estimated that a thousand persons haveing the authorities to keep the peace. lost their lives and the fighting is still going, on. Neither government has taken any steps to stop it.

THE EASTERN MAIL CONTRACTS.

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For Freight or Passage apply to

DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & CO« General Managers, Hongkong, 3rd April, 1903.

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DOUGLAS STEAMSHIP COMPANY, LIMITED.

is bothering the company most is the con · FOR SWATOW, AMOY AND TAMSUI stration of the cable stations at Midway and THE Company's Steamship

Guam. Midway is an uninhabited island, and all the supplies for the keepers, including the drinking water will have to be shipped from Castro Returns to Power.

Honolulu. At Gram the miserable climate is New York, 26th March,

the tirawback. On that island frequent earth

·Says Capital:-We observe that Mr. Austen President Cipriano Castro, who recently

Chamberlain has given notice to the P. and quales occur, which may be severe enough to resigned, from the head of the Venezuelan Company and Orient Company to terminate injure the cable station and its instruments. In government, has returned to power and with their, mai senaracts for India, the East, and the opinion of experts there never will be an drawn bis resignation. This step was taken at Australia, on fecember 31, 1905. We trust

earthquake severe enough to break the cable. the earnest ples of the people, and Castro now

that this will mean a renewal of the con- "There is a big slack in the wire, and nothing announces bis intention of settling all disorder, tract to the P. and O. Company on the basis short of an upheaval of the bottom of the ocean putting the country on a sound basis and then of day, seveneen koots to Bombay. The would part it. retiring to his country home. There has been

P. and O. Company, are quite prepared to some change for the better following this step do this if the Government are prepared to

Feking Legations preparing for

pay a proper sum for it, and I understand they offered to do so when the last contract was Siegel Me made. But the Government chose instead to New York, 27th March. pursue a niggardly and, may I say, ancient The Pekin legations are preparing for a Greek policy, in the matter, and preferred to alege. This information was contained in save money rather than give a good service, official", despatches"to Washington' from the In view of the fact that the Postal Service yields,] American [egation, and those despatches take | such a handsome surplus, there is absolutely

■ most despairing view of ke situation: The no excuse for the niggardly policy in the past worse for the encounter.

AKASA JAPANESE DERR—

"HAILOONG,” Captain Gibson, will be despatched for the above Ports, on SUNDAY, the 5th instant, at Daylight.

For Freight or Passage, apply to

DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co., General Managers.

[4110 Hongkong, 3rd April, 1903, HOUGLAS STEAMSHIP COMPANY, LIMITED.

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FOR SWATÓW, AMOY AND FOOCHOW THERE are rather an interesting lot of theTHE Company's Steamship boats purchased by the Norddeutscher Lloyd. and others just now in the Tanjong Pagar Dock, reports the Straits Times of 27th ult. Captain Passmore, will be despatched for the And, curiously enough, most of them have been above. Ports, on-TUESDAY, the 7th instant, heretofore associated with the Bangkok trade at 11 AM The Dell, recently in collision with the lighter For Freight or Passage, apply to Gladys, ôff the Bangkok Bar, is, or yesterday was leaking, but is otherwise not much the

SK for ASAHI-JAPANESE DEER-

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DOUGLAS LAPRAIK" & "Co., General Managers. Hongkong, 3rd April, 1003

for "ASAHI JAPANESE BEER-

A Girauk

SCOTCH

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"BLACK&WHITE

JAMES BUCHANAN & 00.

SCOTCH WHISKY DISTIKHAR

By Appointment barem

A. M. THE KINGS

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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