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TELEGRAMS.

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The King in Portugal.

LONDON, April 6th.

At a state performance of the Opera at Lisbon on Saturday, the entrance of the Kings of Portugal and Great Britain was the signal for a tremendous Anglophil demon- stration, the audience rising up and cheer- ing loud and long; the ovation was repented on the departure of Their Majesties.

The German Press is looking at the Royal tour with a jaundiced cyc'; it sees therein the- prospect of new combinations unsatisfactory to Germany and is especially apprehensive

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 8, 1903.

mediately took teps to charter the steamer. Our local Volunteers are desirous of reform- El Cure which with several lighters in towing the Corps on a proper basis, but there are left last night for the Rohilla Afara in order to bring the passenges, mail and curgo to Manila. The El Cano will probably return to Manila some time to-day when a full report of the grounding of the steamer will be made.

is one of the uncharted bars extending from The point upon which the Rohille touched

some distance out from iba and has been in

the past a scene of a number of groundings.

TIENTSIN.

(From Our Own Correspondent.)

Tientsin, March 27th. For some time past Chang Yen Mao has

some rather delicate personal queations in- volved and it seems probable that it will fall through for the present.

THE KAIPING MINES,

The Universal Gazette gathers from its Peking correspondent that since Viceroy Yuan memorialized the Throne some months ago asking that Chang Yen-mao be ordered to get for China the Kaiping Mines, Director General Chang could do nothing but to confer with the Waiwupu in devising a method to recover the concern. Commis.ioner Detring returned to Tientsin from l'eking the other day and will Mining Company thinks about the matter.

MAJOR DENNY AND LADYSMITH.

To-day's

Advertisements,

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NIPPON YUSEN, KAISHA.

At the dinner held in connection with the annual inspection of the Shanghai Volunteer Corps, Lieut.-Colonel Mackenzie proposed the health of Mujor Denny, and in doing so mentioned that the inspecting officer served all through the South African war and was the first man to enter Ladysmith with the relief Lessees and Proprietors Mrs, N. CHESTER. THE Company's Steamship

party. In responding to the toast, Major Denny described how the entry into Ladysmith was effected, and told how he had served on the staff of Lord Dundonald during the war and was now going to Canada, where he would said very little about the Shanghai Volunteer renew his connection with that officer. He Corps, humorously remarking that whether his views were favourable or otherwise they

of the possibility of the King meeting Pre. been skimming very thin ice in official circles, find out just what the British Manager of the} would be embodied in his report, and by the

sident Loubet.

LATER.

The United States in the Far East, It is declared in Washington, that the United States is increasing the Asiatic squadron, considering it a good precaution ary measure to be strongly represented in the Far East.

Strike in Holland. Owing to the Government's anti-strike legislation a general railway strike has been proclaimed in Holland, including the water transport at Amsterdam and Rotterdam. The mail steamers at Amsterdam are unable to discharge and the strike threatens to paralyse the trade of the country,"

THE CURRENCY QUESTION.

Upon the letter published by us yesterday in connection with this subject the L. & C. Expes has an article, which below:--

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time that was published he would he far away, He made a graceful reference to Lieutenant- Colonel Mackenzie, whose health was drunk with musical honours, on the proposition of Major Liule.

Commercial.

EXCHANGE,

Hank Bills, an demand (172 Credits, 4 months' sight. 7 9/16 D'ments 4 months' sight...1/711/16,

M.1.64)

and it has been an open secret that Viceroy Yuan would lose no opportunity of getting him into hot water. The Chinese Engineering and Mining Co. was, of course, au excel ent opening for mischief, and it is stated that Yuan has twice memorialized against Chang Yi, Within the past two weeks a secret Edict was accord. ingly sent Chang Yi ordering him to imme diately adopt measures to recover the Chinese Engineering and Mining Co. for the Chinese, and also ordering the Wei Wu Pu to ass st him. Of course, it is sheet ignorant bounce due to the Chinese lack of comprehension of what British Company laws mean. Bur an attempt may possibly be made to try and find a flaw in the deed of sale, which might give a lot of trouble, however indiculous it might be.

Yuan Bhi Kai is playi gmore and more the part of the Autocrat, and be counts on being able to Crush not only Chang Yen Mau but Sheng Tafen, while crippling the ower of Chang Chi Tung will be mere child's play. This is wat by any personal influence in high places of course as he is thoroughly hated in official circles, but purely owing to his being Jung Lu's henchman and his own temperament. Jung Lu hangs Great preparations have been made for their

on to him because Yuan can have the army entertainment They are to remain here three and he as Prime Minister cannot. Therefore days and then go sauth to the sacred mountain the next best thing is to have Yuan as his certainly be inequitable, it would be a species MALWA NEW.

We have already pointed out that whatever Os LONDON, Telegraphic Transfer ... 3/16 means was adopted by which the currency of the colony was placed on a gold basis, the matter could not be imme listely accomplished individuals, or necessitating a heavy loss on without either entailing great injustice to many

(N. C. D. News.) The Rival Powers in Shantung.

Chinanfu, 3rd April Governor Truppel and four staff officers have just arrived from Tsingtao to visit H. E. Chou Fu, Governor of Shantung.

Taishan.

French Convoy Attacked by Arabs.

London, 3rd April.

A hundred and fifty Arabs have attacked a French convoy in the Figig district of Morocco. They killed eleven and wounded thirteen men, and captured forty camels.

Figig is in the south-east corner of Morocco, on the border of the French colony of Algiers, -Ed.

The Khedive to visit the Kaiser.

London, 3rd April,' The Standard sintes that the Khedive of Egypt has accepted an invitation from the Faiser to visit Berlin this summer.

benchman. Yuan, on the other hand, without | Jung Lu's Javour might and probably would lose all. A fair sample of his methods is illustrated by a story which is, I believe, authentic in its main features,

For some- time Mr. C, the second engineer of the Rail- ways, has been in black books owing to his refusal to accept a certain Chinese secretary foisted into a position by the Viceroy or one of his underlings. The matter was represented to Yuan. "Dismiss him" cried that poten-

tate. But he will not listen to me," replies!

the Chinese Director, "he will 1 ke instrue- tions from no one but Mr. K." "Then dismiss Mr. K" cried the Viceroy, and turned to discuss more important business. As a matter of fact' nether the Viceroy nor the Directors can dismiss Mr. C. or Mr. K. without the sane ion of the bondhokters, but these are little matters which Yuan Shi Kai does not often stop to consider.

(Manila Cablenews.) Cholera and plague devastato Egypt. New York, April 3-The cholera is making

H. E. the Viceroy who has gone to see every. terrible ravages in Egypt and has largely thing in order for the forthcoming tour reach impeded commerce. Recently the conditioned Tchang Sui Tsien on the 25th by special has been aggravated by a considerable spread train from Tientsin. Itis car, which has just of the bubonic plague.

left the Tongshan workshops where it has re- cently been overhauled and newly upholster- ed with fresh tapestries, presented a very smart appearance. He made only a brief halt, and then proceeded with the Lu-Han Directors to inspect the line from Kaopetien to Hsi-ling and all the arrangements Leing made for the Imperial visit o the Western Tomb. After staying at Elsi-ling about an hour Viceroy Yuan proceeded to Pactingfu which place he reached about 6 o'clock.

The Powers aud China,

New York, 3rd April. Feports received from China indicate that the rebellion in Kwangsi is spreading and assuming proportions threatening to foreigners. It has leaked out from the State Department that the legations in Pekin have positively called for military protectin and have placed

the dangers in 'unmistakeable' terms. The attitude of all nailons is, however, that inter- national relations are now so strained that it

is not whe to attempt any joint action as long as it can be avoided. France is the only. nation that has taken any definite steps, and is is understand, and even published as the truth bere, that Russia has called off her ally and advised against any action at present.

The rebels in the Kwangsi district have won several important victories and are growing stronger every day. Their movements cannot at present be considered as menacing Pekin.

THE "ROHILLA MARD"

FURTHER DETAILS.

The next morning he visited the Palace of the preparations He then attended a at Paotingfo, and inspected every detail

parade of his troops stationed there, and in We hear that spected the new Manchu force. the Viceroy's own troops presented a very smart soldierly appearance, the cavalry being a particularly fine Lody of men. *

Sheng Tajen, who accompanied the Viceroy, returned to Chang sin tien on the 26th, and made a tour of the work and machine shops, taking a particular interest in the machine and foundry work. He was ac companied in the inspection by Mons, Bouillard, Chief Engineer La-Han line Before leaving the works, Sheng Tajen care- Paniculars regarding the grounding of the fully inspected all the cars which will compose Rabilla Maru, alieady referred to in these the imperial train to the Western Tombs. columns, are now to hand. The Munils Cable-

The thre royal curs are lined entirely with news, of the 4th inst, satis, as Tillows:-The thick plush velvet of sich Imperial yellow, with Tayo Kisen Kaisha steamer Bohilla Massi, Į the exception of a double coupé, which is which was due to arrive here night bef re fast, draped with Imperial Manchu red, and furnish. grounded off Ibs early yesterday morning, ined with a sumptuous lounge and tea table almost the exact spot on which the Zafiro and suite of polished teak upholstered with plush the transport Flancock came to grief some

of the same gorgeous hue. The cars I ned. months ag

with Imperial yellow plush are fitted with handsome mirrors, cushio-ed dias, sofas, chairs and polished furnitu e, also with jardinieres for besh flowers and plants. The windows are draped with del cate nuslin curtains, and the portieies are of rich gold brocade lined and bordered with heavy yellow silk. An ingenious, arrangement piyallow silk sky-light draperies running on silken cords

When the Folia had not been beard from yesterday morning it was thought that she was delayed by the heavy weather prevailing out cife or had caught the tail end of the big blow reported as existing off Formosa. No a'arm was felt for the ship, as she is a staunch vessel of the most modern class and in charge of one of the most experienced skippers in the China

waters.

About half-past, cleven yesterday morning all things were explained when the local agents of the steamer received a telegram from the chief officer dated at Iba, in which he an nounced the accident and requested that „lighterage be sent to ease the stranded vessel,

Following is the message received:

1b, April 3rd,

"Castle Brus. Wolf, Manila,

Rohilla, Main sgrund on Palatag, 7 miles noith of 12.31 miles north Capones Ship Testing easy, not leaking Send steamer for sixty-two, passengers eleven sacks of mail Must lighter 500 tons. Have 163 head cattle.

A. H Treble, Chief Officer,"

As soon as the message was received by the agents of the oyo Kiuk, Kaisha.they im

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the Government. We are glad to note, there- tore, that Mr. Gulland, who was one of the foremost champions, not only now but some years ago, of the colony going on to a gold basis, also asks that the changes should be gradual. To prevent business being upset and disorganised in the bazaar, the change, by what ever method it is brought about, should be gradual. That individuals, or any one other section of the community, should be called on to suffer loss as a result of the change would most

of State lobbery to attempt to compel them to bear such a loss. There is another thing behind Mr. Gulland's suggestion for a gradual charge. Should it be rapid and involve lasses on the native, and particularly the Chinese popula- tion, there is certainly grave risk of disorder occurring. The new dollar or double rupee, or

whatever the new coin is, for new coin there would have of necessity to be, would have to uecome familiar, and first of all would have to be coined and then exchanged. Whatever it

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ON BERLIN, (demand) ON PARIS, Bank Bills, on demand.........2.011 Credits, 4 months' sight......2.05) ON NEW YORK, Bank Bills, on demand...391 Credits, 30 days' sight.39% On BOMBAY, Telegraphic Transfer.........120

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On demand

.......120) ON SHANGHAI, Telegraphic Transfer......73

Private 30 days' sight .nom. ON YOKOHAMA, T.T.. Sovereigns, Bank's Buying Rate......$12.33 ....781 Gold Leaf roo touch, per tael ...........64.40 Bar Silver.........

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OPIUM QUOTATIONS.

To-day's quotations are as follows:-

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LAST YEAR.. UL.DEST

PATNA NEW

BENARES NEW PERSIAN (PAPER)...

Per chest @ $ 980 @ 1,000/1,020 ..@ 1,080/1,130

1,560 1,050

.@ 740/780

To-day's Advertisements:

is the coinage would assuredly have to be in POLO

PROGRAMME

ON

CLUB GYMKHANA

to be held at the HAPPY VALLEY and RACE COURSE,

on

SATURDAY,

EVENTS.

the hands of the Guveigment; there would be no fice coinage as in the case of the British dollar at present. We must take it that the new cuir will not be too great a divergence File 18th April, 1903, commencing at 2.30 P.M.

First Saddling Bell at 2 P.M. from present values, as the span would be loo great. Foss,bly it will be necessary to state a value for it in the future, and gradually work to

1. Six FURLONGS FLAT RACE-Open it as Siam has just done, and as was the case Walers. Handicap. Entrance lee $3. when the Indian change w. s made. To jumpa. Polo Pony Race-For bona fide Polo say, at once to zs, per dollar means somewhere Yonies to be passed as such by the role Com- about 25 percent. change in the present measure in the stagline Cach weishis over rist. 79. Riders to up at the starting of value, and would assuredly cause untold post with their ponies turned away from the trouble between debtors and creditors. We winning post and on the fall of the flag to turn are quite at one with Mr. Gulland, therefore, round and gallop in. Entrance fee $1, that the change should be gradual and such as commerce and individuals cas accustom them-

selves to without serious losses.

3. ONE MILE FLAT RACE-For China Ponies. Weight for inches as per Hongkong Jockey Club Standard. Non winners at the February 1903 race meeting allowed- gibs. Winners at that meeting $lbs. extra. Entrance fee $3.

Each fiftator has an envelope handed to her containing a coloured ribbon. Competi- ters are to stait dismounted and on the fall of the flag are to mount, gallop to a line of barrels one or more of which will contain envelopes, din ouni, take out one, remount, gallop on round a post leaving it on the left hand and back to the winning post. The nominator holding a ribbon of the same colour as that contained in the envelope held by the first competitor to pass the post to take the prize..

7. COSTUME RACK-Ladies' nomination. Down the straight round a post and in, the post to be turned leaving it on the left band. Prize for the best costume. Prize for first past past. Competitors to line up in front of the Judge's box previous to the race for the purpose of judging the costumes.

We need not at the present day stop to look at the causes of the recent fall in silver down to 4. STEEPLECHASE-Horses not exceeding fresh records. The fact is there, and has been rahds, 3in. to carry not less than tost, tolbs., the means of causing the agitation for a gold exceeding 14hds. 3in. 2lbs. per quarter inch extra. Previous winners of a jump race to standard currency in the Straits, for the fact carry 8lbs, exira for each race won. Penalties that Siam has gone on a gold bisis, that the accumulative. Arabs allowed 7 lbs. Indian Philippines Bill for such a currency has passed country breds allow. d 12 tbs. Entrance fee $3. both Houses of the United States Congress, Waices at this meeting and at the February 5. ONE MILE FLAT RACE.-For beaten that the French Colony of Indo-China is pro- bably only waiting for the Straits to move to $3

1903 race meeting. Handicap. Entrance fee follow suit, that Hongkong desires an inquiry, 6. LADIES NOMINATION.—Rosette race. which, it is obvious, is intended only as a prelude to adopting a gold basis, and that even China has at last started an inquiry. This, however, we are assured from Shanghai, is only “an incident in the solema farce now being played in Peking in connection with the questions of financial reform and the in demaily payment" This leaves only Mexico amongst the remaining silver...sing countries of the world, and Mexico has a 'ded her con- tribution, as we have recently seen, by col- fecting her import duties on gold basis. Silver, therefore, as a currency is utterly dis cred ted, and its friends can do nought for it in face of the almost universal wish of the world to have gold and gold only as a standard. Silver, however must for long, though only as a token, be the currency of a great portion of the world, and the medium in which the trade is actually carried on, though the re- gulation of that trade will be on a gold basis. The Government of the United States made a big effort unce to keep silver up, but even with all the vast resources of the country it was unable to do so unsupported by other Powers. If such a wealthy country had to abandon the attempt, will China and Mexico, the last two of the silver countries, between them be able to do so? The reply is effectual ly given by the recent joial note of the two

is intended to tone down the glare of the sun States to the United States to concert mer lures light if necessary. The Dowager's retiring | by which silver could be used as a medium of room is elegantly fitted

with reclining trade between gold standard and silver standard| couches, one for the Emperor being similarly countries. Seeing, as we have said, silver must appointed.

continue largely the metal of Asia, for no A third car has brilliant red hanging which matter how many gold bases, or standards, are contrast richly with the cold tapestry of the used for those now going on to gold, silver furniture. I forget whether I mentioned must continue to be Asia's metal, how can that some anxiety is felt lest the engines silver best be used? It is probably not beyond used by Lu Han folks should prove top the wit of man to dévise through silver bullion heavy for the additional piece of line banks or some such means that the silver can. built to the Tombs, and the bridges which be made to do the international duty that will connect it. The line was designed only still be required of it. Anyway, the world at for fairly light traffic, and not for the heavily present seems determined to go gold let us freighted trains and heavy mogue engines hope there will be enough so that the task laid which it is proposed to use. Mr. Kinder bas on it be adequately performed, and'; that urged the expediency of using lighter engines there shall be sufficient, according to their and offered to lend sore.

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NOTICES AND CONDITIONS,

The decision of the Committee to be final. 2 In a Races four to start or the Race becomes void.

3. Owners are responsible for the correct height of their ponies.

4 If through stress of weather or other cause the Committee think it desirable to make any alteration in the date of the Gymkhana they have full power to do so. discretion to re-open any event and accept 5. The Committee are empowered at their

post entries.

6. Entries to close to the Honorary Secre- taty, Gymkhana Committee, at the Hongkong Club, with entrance fees enclosed, at 5 PM, on will be received except in events Nos. 6 and 7- Saturday, the 11th April, 1903. No post entries

Hongkong, 8th April, 1903.

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BRITISH-INDIA STEam navigatiON COMPANY, LIMITED.

FROM RANGOON, PENANG AND

SINGAPORE.

THE Company's Steamship

"ITRIA" having arrived from the above Ports, Consignees of Cargo by her are hereby informed that their Goods will be delivered from alongside.

on board after 4 P.34. of the 11th instant will be Cargo impeding the discharge or remaining landed at, Consignees risk, and expense inta Godowns at East Point,

No Fire Insurance will be

be effected Bills of Lading will be countersigned by

JARDINE, MATHESON & Co., Agents, Hongkong, 8th April, 1993. neo4390

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{ Mr. C. A. POLLARDS

TO-NIGHT (WEDNESDAY), GRAND OPENING PERFORMANCE, "DOROTHY,"

POLLARD'S

LILLIPUTIAN

OPERA COMPANY TO-MORROW (THURSDAY) NIGHT

IN

'DOROTHY."

There will be NO PERFORMANCE On FRIDAY.

SATURDAY (MATINEE and EVENING) and MONDAY, 11th and 13th April, "THE GEISHA."

TUESDAY and WEDNESDAY, BELLE OF NEW YORK.”

PLAN at ROBINSON'S. Late Trams and Ferries. Prices as usual. A. H. POLLARI, Manager.

A. LEVEY,

Representative.

Hongkong, 8th April, 1905,

EXCURSION TO MACAO.

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NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.

FROM MIDDLESBOROUGH, ANTWERP, LONDON, PORT SAID, COLOMBO AND SINGAPORE.

"KANAGAWA MARU," having arrived, from the above Ports, con signees of cargo are hereby informed that their Goods are being landed and placed at their risk in the Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Company's Godown at Kowloon, mark by mark and delivery can be obtained as where each consignment will be sorted out

soon as the Goods are landed.

Optional Goods will be carried on unless instructions are given to the contrary before Noon, TO-DAY.

Goods not cleared by the 15th April will be subject to rent.

All ship-damaged packages must be left in the Godowns and Notice of same sent to this Office before the 18th April, or claims. In copnection therewith will not be recognized.

NIPPON YUSEN KÄISHA. Hongkong, 8th April, 1903

[4430 COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIR: MARITIMES.

PAQUEROTS-POSTE FRANCAIS.

NOTICE.

STEAM FOR

SAIGON, SINGAPORE, BATAVIA, COLOMBO, BOMBAY, ADEN, EGYPT, MARSEILLES, MEDITERRÁNEAN AND BLACK SEA PORTS, LONDON HAVRE, BORDEAUX ;

ALSO

SUNDAY, EASTER HOLIDAYS SUSA, th April 2003 the Company's Standi

April, 1993.

April 1993.

GRAND PROCESSION AT MACAO,

HE well known and Commodious Steam- THE

ship "WING CHAI" will leave her usual Wharf (opposite to the Central Market) Al 9 A.M. on EASTER SUNDAY, the 12th April, 1903, and will return from Macao at 8.30,

M. the same evening.

A Steam Launch will meet the arrival of the Ship for the convenience of Excursionists resi ding at Kowloon.

TICKETS (52 Return) obtainable on Board. Hongkong, 8th April, 1903.

NPEAR

TO LET.

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:

PORTS OF BRAZIL and RIVER PLATE, N or about THURSDAY, the 23d

"TONKIN," "Captain Schmitz, with Mail, Passengers, Specie and Cargo, will leave this Port for MARSEILLES, via BOMBAY.

This Steamer connects at COLOMBO with the s.5. Ville de la Cioial, which vessel takes on her Passengers and Mails leaving that Port Port Said and Marseilles." on or about the 2nd May, 1903, Direct to Saer,

Cargo and Specie will be registered for Lon- transit through Marseilles for the principal don as well as for Marseilles, and accepted in places of Europe.

Shipping Orders will be granted till Noon only on WEDNESDAY, the 22nd April, Specia and Parcels received until 4 P.M. on the same day.

Parcels are not to be sent on board, they

must be left at the Agency's Office. Contenta

0. 3, STEWART TERRACE, THE and Value of Packages are required.

For further Farticulars, apply at the Com Apply to

pany's Office.

THE HONGKONG LAND INVEST- MENT & AGENCY CO., LD. Hongkong, 8th April, 1903

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G. DE CHAMPEAUX, Agent Hongkong, 8th April, 1903.

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