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TELEGRAMS.

(Reuters.)

The Transvaal Loan.

Lonnos, 7th May. Lombard Street was chiefly occupied yesterday in preparing for the Transvaal loan. Bankers and Discount Houses have harboured all funds, and loans due to the

Bank of England are being renewed; funds arriving from the Continent are also being reserved for the loan.

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The Near East.

In consequence of the recent outrages at Salonika, the Porte has sent a strong protest to Bulgaria protesting against the ineffectual

surveillance of the frontier.

The Kaiser.

The Kaiser has left Rume. A

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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, SATURDAY, MAY 9, 1903F

LIFE ASSURANCE.

are, to a certain extent, responsible for the dullness of our market,

compared with 55,217.19 on the correspond ¦ TROPICAL LIFE AS IT AFFECTS | as when we wrote last. The Shanghai Races ing day of 10. The actual sum spent by the Managing Committee on the work of the Society was $7,563.98, as compared with $5,4 1.36 in 'tyor. The subscriptions during the year amounted to $7,248.25, compared with

$6833.50 in 1911. The Man Mo Temple in treased its subscription to $2,108,25, Mr. Ho Wing-tsun and M7 Tam Chung Ping have kindly audited the account,

The Visiting Justices during the year have been Captain Anderson and Mr. Ch'an A Fuk.

Four hundred and ninety-four women, ninety-three girls and thirty small boys were admitted during the year. A return attached to this report shows what steps were taken with regard to them.

The vexed question of life assurance in the

tropics, the extra premium charged, and the area of danger specified by the life-assurance offices, was dealt with recently at a meeting of the Life Assurance Medical Officers' Associ lion in London. The one fact made evident to every one present at the meeting was that there is no information available to draw con- clusions from or on which to build up reliable,

or even approximately reliable, statistics.

To our Crown colonies and protectorales

young men go out from Britain in the prime of life, and, for the most part, after being carefully inspected medically. When they get ill they The inmates of the Homs receive daily may be "invalided home" or seek change of instruction in elementary subjects, and they climate locally. Again, the most serious illness are able to earn some pocket-money by need-in tropical countries, namely, malaria, iacapaci- lework in their spare time.

tates more often than it kills, and the meaning of the death-rate returns of Europeans in the tropics cannot be gauged by the actuary who compounds his tables on information based on vital statistics collected in Fritain. Even the carefully-compiled returns in Indian Army, reports do not help us much, if at all, in arriv- ing at a conclusion of any value.

A report by Dr. J. C. Thomson on the sanitary conditions of the buildings and on the health of hic incites is atinched.

The Transvaal Loan..

During the year the arcommodation provid Thirty millions of the Transvaal loan outed in the Home has been sufficient, but of the £35,000,000 safictioned will be issued previous years it has sometimes proved insufficient. T is proposed to increase the

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at par, bearing interest at 3ger anmaccommodation by taking over part of the The loan will be repayable in 1953 by a buildings adjoining the Rỗ Leung Kuk which one per cent sinking fund. There was an

are now occupied by the Tug Wa Hospital,

the new extension of the Tung Wa Hospital.

Who dew up the present rules that most in- surance offices affect is a mystery; they were most certainly, not the work of experienced

The Hongkong Steam Water-Boat Company,

Limited, has declared an Interim Dividend of six per cent. (65 cents per share) payable on the th May. The transfer books will be closed from the 13th to 16 h instant both days inclusive.

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Banks-Hongkong and Shanghai Banks have rated steady with sales at $57. The Ing rate in London remains unaltered al

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03ationals are without business but shares

are in'demand at $25k-

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Marine Insurances, Unions have declined and are obtainable at $532, China Traders have been hooked at 560 and -ate still inquired for. Nonth Chinas paid their interim dividend of £1 | Shanghai on the ist instant, and we now quote per share (say Tls. 946 @ exchange 2/2) in the stock at Tia, 203 ex dividend. Cantons hnd Yangistes are in demand at $167, and Tls 128 respectively.

CONSOLS.

OF THE FALL IN PRICE.

CAUSES OF

According to a wire, dated 16th. ult., Sir Edgar Vincent, M.P. (Conservative, Exeter) in

a letter to the Times, attributes the fall' in

Consols in the flooding of the markel with

high-class British securities to, the capacity of the public to absorb them. The admission of colonial securities to the rank of Trustees securities, and the large municipal loan issues Sir Edgar Vincent is regarded as an authority are also, he considers, contributing causes

on financial matters. In 1881 he was the Eng lish, Dutch, and Belgian representativé on the Ottoman Dąbi Commission; from 1883 to 1889 was Financial Adviser to the Government of Egypt, apd from 1889 to 1897 Governor of the Imperial Otoman Bank at Constantinople, SHIPPING AND FREIGHT.

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The past week has not been productive'o' better prospects in the freight market, and a forther decline iñust be reported. From Suigon

to Hongkong, 19 cents per pical was realised,

Fire Insurances-Hongkong Fires have advanced to $310. China Fires have been fixed and more shares are wanted at 583.

but this has since declined to 17 cents per Shipping-Hongkong, Canton and Macao picul, the cargo chiefly consisting of rice flour; Steamboats have been parted with at $37810 po Philippines, 30 cents, per picul last; Indo-Chinas bave ruled quiet throughout the

to Java and Japan, there is no inquiry. Wuhu week and are on offer at $108. Judgment in the

aliwang to Canton, 15 cents per picul; tu Canton, 24 cand. per picul offering. New-

unprecedented scene in connection with this arrangement being rendered possible' by medical men; and if by actuaries, then they owing to the rumour of an appeal being lodged Amoy, 29 cen's per picul last.

the loan; a crowd of a thousand were at the gates of the Bank early in the morning, though the prospectus was to be issued only in the afternoon.

OVERCROWDING IN THE

COLONY

C. Mcl. MisSER,

President.

HO KAI,

Vice President.

o Leung Kuk, Hongkong, 13th February, 1903. Sir, have the honour to report, for the in formation" of the Registrar-General, that the health of the inmates of the Pa Leong Kuk has throughout the past year been exceptionally good.

PROPO ED MEETING OF PROPERTY OWNEPS. Property owners will be interested to learn that a meeting of all owners of property in the Colony will be held in the Sanitary Board roum

The sanitary, slate of the Institution is sativ on Monday, the 19th instant, al 3 p.m. for the purpose of considering the sections of Orti-factory, Ti e di rinitories are maintained in a nance Nr. 1. si 1933 (Public feadh and clean and orderly condition. The food supplied Buiklings), relating in overcrowding and the requirements to be observed with regard to cubicles or rooms in existing buildings. The two sections of the Ordinance are numbered 46,

is wholesome and sufficient.

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I have the honour to be. Sir,

Your obedient servant,

JOHN C. THOMSON, MD, MA.

Officer, &c., &c., &c.

may truly be said to have been drawn upon general principles;" for there never existed, nor dots there now exist, any reliable, or even ap: proximately reliable, figures on which to ground an opinion If by neither of these, therefore, on what are the extra prenium charges found. ed?. There can be no doubt they were based on the most unreliable of all information, namely, gossip; or on the tittle-laule of the old-time ship captain, who mostly gained his formation from frequenters of river-side wharvestor polluted barbours, it may be, however, impossible to individualise too closely, und perhaps the insurance offices are justified in that inain. Most offices, however, declare "that they deal with cach case individually," yet the "dangerous area exists in their pro If each case is to be dealt with spectuses. individually it wonkd be but logical ilțat the

Zafiro case was given in favour of the China and Manita Steamship Company bat, probably

Coal freights "remain weak. Moji to Hong- against, the decision, shares are weaker and

kong, $1.95 last and tonnage now ficely after- can be obtained at $16. Douglas Steamshipsing at $1.85; to Singapore, $: 25 per ton. With continue quiet at 541. Star Ferries (old issue, regard to satling vessels as stated last week the are offering at $28; the new shares have changed Swedish barque Dhar has been chartered to hands and can still be placed at $15 Shell Transports have been negotiated at 41 5/5 and 1 6f closing in further request at the higher price. Shanghai Tugs have declined to Tls. 330 and there are sellers of Taku Tugs at TIs. 47. Cargo Boats have been done at Tls. 165.

Refineries.-Ch na Sugars have changed hands at $81. Listons are quoted at $128.

Mining. Punjoms are still in the market at

$3.

The following is the result of crushing for Aptit: 15 tens Swah ore (advised previously) yielding 64 ( 25. of smelted gold, equivalent of I dwts. per ton; 1,8.0 tons of Kalumpong ore yielding 98 oz. of smelted gold, equivalent

and 154, respectively. We reproduce those Dr. J. M. Atkinson, Principal Civil Medical 33 N. and 30" S. limits ought to be withdrawn. of 1.08 dwts. per toa. Total 1,915 tuns for a

sections below. They are as follows:-→

OVERCROWDING,

46. Every domestic building and any part thereof found to be inhabited in excess of proportion of one adalt for every fifty square feet of habitable floor space or superficial area and five hundred and fifty cubic feet of clear and unobstructed internal air space shall be deemed to be in an overcrowded condition:

Provided that every domestic building being

wi hin the European Reservation, or within the Hill District, and any part thereof, which is occupied by more than one person to every one thousand cubic feet if clear internal space, shall be deemed to be in an overcrowded con. dition, with the 'excepilon of quarters occupied by servants which may be inhabiled in the pro- portion of one adult to every fifty square feet of four space or superficial area and five hun- dred and fifty cubic feet of clear and unob. structed internal air space.

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And provided further that any cubicle in any existing domestic building which has a window or windows opening directly imo the external air of a total glazed area of not less than one tenth of the floor-area of such cubicle may be inhibited in a proportion not exceeding one aduh for every thirty square feet of habitable floor spacer superfic al area and four hundred cubic feet of clear and unobstructed internal air.space.

CUNCLES.

154. The following requirements sliall be

HONGKONG FIRE BRIGADE

ANNUAL REPORT.

The two statements are at variance.

yield of 162 ozs, of smelted gold, valued a Many of our large insurance offices tell us $6,500. Raubs are easier and have sullers now that they do not care to insure men going abroad

load here for New York, at £1,850. The British banque Furthbank is chartered hence for Callag, at £2,000 in full. Six sailing vessels registering 9,342 tons are disengaged in port.

YARN MARKET REPORT.

In their fortnightly report dated the 8th inst. Messrs. Cawasjee, Pallanjec & Co. write-

Since the issue of our last circular dated the

To-oay's Advertisements.

THE "STAR" FERRY COMPANY; LIMITED.

NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.

FIFTH ORDINARY ANNUAL in the above Company will be held at the COMPANY'S OFFICE, No. 2, Connaught Road, for the purpose of receiving to Accounts to at NOON, on WEDNESDAY, the 20th May, Directors, with a Statement of 30th April, 1903.

THE MEETING of SHAREHOLDERS

The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED from the 15th to the 20th May, both Days inclusive.

R. J. MACGOWAN, Acting Secretary. Hongkong, 9th May, 1903. INDO-CHINA STEAM NAVIGATION

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COMPANY, LIMITED.

FOR MANILA. HE Company's Steamship

"LOONGSANG,"

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Captain G. S. Weigail, will be despatched as above on THURSDAY, the 14th inst, at 4 P.M. This Steamer has Superior Accommodation for First class Passengers, and is fitted through out with Electric Light.

For Freight or Passage apply to

JARDINE, MATHESON & Co.,

General Managers. Hongkong, 9th May, 1903.

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AUSTRIAN LLOYD'S STEAM NAVIGA- TION COMPANY.

STEAM TO. YOKOHAMA AND KOBE.

THE Company's Steamship

"MORAVIA," Captain Gillhuber, will leave for the above places on MONDAY, the 18th instant, P.M.

For Freight or Passage, apply to

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

-Hongkong, th May, 1903.

ORIENTAL

PENING

STEAM

COMPY

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THE PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY.

STEAM FOR

24th ultimo, advices of a limited demand from consuming districts together with the extreme impatience on the part of the importers to real- ize and to take advantage of the rising exchange, caused a great depression in our Yarn Market, and prices have declined from dollars five to six in almost all counts and descriptions. Arrivals have been very large and the Chinese dealers think that a further great reduction in values 16 our colonies and dependencies. The busi$o. The mills ran 4 weeks in April crush.

will be seen ere long. Business reported dur ness they desire is local, and most of them looking 2,900 tons of ore for a yield of 735 ounces

of smelted gold. Jelebus have been done ating the fortnight was for actual requirements askance in lives" dwelling out of the British S1. Chinese Engineerings are unaltered and only. Settlements are reported in selected The Superintendent of the Fire Brigade has isles. We do not consider this-what shall we

are obtainable at Tis. 71.

threads of No, zor at a decline of 54 to $$ on issued his report for 192, as follows:-

say-patriotic (for want of a better word). Of

last quotations, and a very moderate business course business men in insurance offices will

transpired in this count for actual requirements. scout any such idea as being chimerical, even

Nos, 16 and 125 move very slowly and prices quixoi'c; they hold that they are private com

have receded $4 to $5 per bale. Several of the panies doing teir best for their shareholders,

selected threads of No, fos. were placed in the TRAITS, CEYLON, AUSTRALIA, INDIA, and patriotism has no part in their dealings.

market, and fetched $4 to $0 less than last mail. Like the shipping companies, they will sell

Nos. 6s and 8s are altogether neglected. The their rights to benefit the shareholders, even

market closes very weak and much depressed. if the ships are lost to the flags or, in

Sales during the past fortnight causist of about 1,600 balts Nos. 108,-275 bales of No. 12- the case of the insurance office, the money passes into other pockis. In this we cannot

ico bales of No. 165,-and 525 bales of No, zos, altogether blame them, but suicly the

in all about 2,50a bales. Arrivals per steamers insurance companies of the country owe a

Suisang, Arratoon Aptar, ischia, Luisang, certain duty to the State. They are allowed to accumulate vast sums of public money, and the last ten years, with the estimated value of pro-State has a right to know that they are acting

erty destroyed in each case.

4 The water in the mains was turned off in the interests of the people. We are an Empire of scattered units, and the communica- frau 1h November, 1991, to 24th May last, tion becomes inere intimate year by year and again from 1st November last, during Business firms of any pretensions have their which period the steam engines and sea water branches-or ought to have, if the foreigner is were used.

FIRE BRIGADE DEPARTMENT,

Hongkong, 16th March; 1903, Sir, have the honour to submit the follow ing report on the Government Fire Brigade for the year 1902.

There were 76 Fires and 95 Incipient Fires during the year. Details regarding each are attached. The Brigade turned out 70 times during the year.

The estimated damages caused by the Fires was $2.144 9 9.5", and by the Incipient Fires $4,459.50.

3. A list is attached showing the number of Fires that have occurred during each of the

5. Two large fires urcurred during the period of intermittent water supply. That of the 29th March was the largest conflagration that has

taken place for several years. The fire broke out at No. 280, Queen's Road Central, at

to be kept out-in some one or in several of our colonies. Intercourse with our colonies is the essence of Imperialism, and everything possible sixuld be done to foster it. How,

then, do these great public bodies, to whom so

Docks, Wharves, and Godowns.-Hongkong and Whampoa Doces have further improved and transactions at S117 have takes place. Farnhams have dropped to Tls. 1871 at which price shares are offering. Kowloon Wharfs have weakened and sales have been effected at $92. Hongkew Wharfs are to be bad at Tls. 2971.

Lands, Hotels and Buildings-Hongkong Lands have been the medium of a fair basiness at 5169 and $170, West Paints have been donc at $52. Hongkong Hotels are on offer at $149. Astor House Hotels are firmer and

can be placed as $29. Oriente Hotels have changed hands at 532. Humphreys Estate have been disposed of and more shares are asked for at Srzt. China Providents have found buyers at $10,

Colton Milis.--With the exception of a decline in Internationals to Tls. 39, there is no change to report in stocks under this heading.

Cigar Companies.-Nothing doing, Miscellaneous-Green Island Cements have inquiries at $23. A. S. Watsons have been dealt in at 5154, and Electrics (old issue) have

Tientsin, and Valella, about 20,500 bales. Shipments to Shanghai and the Northern ports nil. The unsold stock is estimated at about 29,co bate.

Local Productions: Sales of about 400 bales of No. 1os at $152 to $:01 are reported

in the market.

ADEN, EGYPT, MEDITERRANEAN PORTS, PLYMOUTH AND. LONDON.

(Through Bills of Lading issued for BATAVIA, PEKSIAN GULF, CONTINENTAL, AMERI- CAN and SOUTH AFRICAN PORTS.) HE Steamship

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"BENGAL,"

Captain A. L. Valentini, carrying His Majesty's

Mails, will be despatched from this for BOMBAY on SATURDAY, the 23rd instant, at Noon, taking Passengers and Cargo for the above

Ports.

Silk and Valuables, all Cargo for France, and Tea for London (under arrangement) will be transhipped at Colombo into a steamer proceeding direct to Marsailles and London; olber Cargo for Loadon, &c., will be conveyed vid Bombay with Transhipment

Japanese Varn:-A drop of $5 is noticeable and-about 450 bales of No, zos changed hands at $130 to $127 per bale.

Exchange-During the whole of the fort- night a violent fluctuation in Exchange. was the terms and conditions of the Company's

observed with regard to cubicles or rooms in about 3.10 a.m., and fanned by a strong breeze much of the Nation's money is entrusted changed ownership at S13. William Powells noticeable. We close to-day on India at Rs.

existing buildings

quickly spread across the street and up the hill play their part? One company, with the word United Asbestos has been done at $9.

Fefore water was available a large area was in flames. By 7 am. It was well under control, though it continued to smoulder for many days 47 houcs in all were wholly or partially destroyed, and the total damage was estimated at $900roo, most of which was covered by

insurance.

Another large fire occurred on the 19th May in Wellinglo Street, near the Fire Brigade Station, which destroyed 15 houses.

"Colonial" prominent in the name of the firm, states that it does not encourage insurance business with men proceeding to our colonies." Another of the largest of our companies makes a similar assertion; and all, except a very few, took askance at business with persons proceed. ing abroad. This is a serious reflection on any British insurance company. If the insurance companies are to take their place in the impe- rial work before us, they must cease to be 6. Four Fires occurred in the Harbour duz-parochial in their notions as to remember that the State, having allowed them to accumulate ing the year.

a large part of the national wealth, requires of them national work. What is the consequence of their desire to "ca' canny"? The American companies step in. Soon after an uninsured Britisher sets foot in a colony, the omnipresent American insurance agent makes overtures, and more often than not secures a policy, The money goes to swell American coffers, and the British office—that is, Britain-is left all the poorer. And all this for what reas-n? Because British insurance offices have bised

(1) No cubicle or room which is not pro- vided with a window or windows ora sky light opening directly into the external air and having a total glazed area of not less than one-tenth of the floor area of such cubicle or mom, may be erected or if ahre dy erected be maintained in any storey of any doinestic building. () No cubicle shall have a less floor area than sixty-four square feet, and a less length or width than seven feet. (3) There shall be a space between the

top of every portion of the partition walls 7. A case of attempled arson was discovered of every-cubicle and the ceiling or under at No. 335, Des Voeux Road West on the morn- side of the supports of the floor above or ing of the 6th December by R.C. 381 Ng Lok of the roof as the case may be of no: less The fire had already got a good hold of the thin four feet, which spa e may be closed boarding of the staircase and the Constable with only by wire netting, lattice work or quick presence of mind beat cut the fire with carved wood-work arranged in such a way his cape. He then examined the place and us to leave at least two-thirds open and found some apparatus obviously intended as far as practicable evenly distributed.

to produce arson, but there was not sufficient Provided that in the case of existing buildings evidence to prosecule any person. the Governor in Council shall have power, in

8 A prosecution for arson was instituted in special cases, to modify the requirements of respect of the Fire at No. 318, Queen's Road this sectia in respect to the external a'r upon West, on the 26th December. The two de- such conditions if any as he may deem expetendants were found guilty and sentenced to dient.

seven years' imprisonment with hard labour at the Criminal Sessions.

› THE PO LEUNG KUR SOCIETY. -

REPORT FOR 190%

The report of the above institution for 1992 is printed in the Government Gazelle as follows-The following twelve gentlemen were elected to act as the Managing Committee for the year 1992;—

Lau Wan-kai, Ng. Kon-hing, Chan. Tsok- ping, Chan King-ling, Wong Sik-ng, Yung Siu-po, Li Yau-isun, Au Kin-tin, Chau Siu-ki, Chie Chung-hau, Wong Tsz-ying, and Un Fung-trun.

Mr. Lau Wai chuen and Mr. Wei Long-shan continued to act as treasurers. A statement of the assets and liabilities of the Society and a declaration by the treasurers, and two state- ments shewing the working account, and re- venue and expenditure during the year are attached."-The balance to the credit of the Society on the 31st December was $16,125.44,

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9. latach a list of places where Fire Des- patch Boxes are kepi, and copy of report by the Engineer on the state of the Fire Engines, which are all in jood order.

Io. The conduct of the Brigade has been good

11. I was appointed Superintendent of the Brigade from the 23rd April in succession to

their opinions as to the danger of modern life in the tropics on "gossip" of fifty years ago, and they affect to believe in dangerous and unhealthy areas of the globe an insufficient evidence—Journal of Tropical Medicine

COMMERCIAL.

-RAUBS.

have been bought at Sto te. Business in

Langkats are offering at Tls. 320.

FORTNIGHTLY MARKET

REPORT.

Cotton: No business is reported, market throughout the whole fortnight remained dull. and depressed. Unsold stock is estimated at about 5,000 bales,

Yarn-Rise in Exchange, impatience of importers to quit, and less anxiety on the part of the dealers to purchase, had the effect of a decline in prices. Business reported during the fortnight of about. 2,500 bales at a decline of $1 to $6 on last mail's prices, Unsold stock is estimated at about 29,000 bales. 'Local Mill's sales of about 400 hales of No. 105 al Sto2 to $101 are reported. Japanese about 400 bales changed hands of No, 20s at $130 to $127 per bale.

Malwa Upium:-During the past fortnight prices declined about so dollars and business was reported of Last Year's about 38 chests at $960 to $980; and Oldest about 34 chests at $1,030 to $1,075 per picul. The unsold stock is about 1,152 chests.

Bengal Opium-Prices Auctuated and sales of Paina about 930 chests at $995 to $1,aza and Benares about 233 chests at $985 16 $1,00 are reported. The unsold stock is about 2,486 chests.

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YESTERDAY'S EXCHANGE

ON LONDON, Telegraphic Transfer

15

19

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Bank Bills, on demand...18 316 Credits, 4 months' sight. B D'ments 4 months' sight....... 62

M.1.72

Parcels will be received at this Office until 4 r.. the day before sailing.. The Contents and Value of all Packages are required.

Shippers are particularly requested to note

Bills of Lading.

For further Particulars, apply to

E. A. HEWETT,

Superintendent Hongkong, 9th May, 103,

NOTICE.

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THE LEAL SENADO DA CAMARA OF MACAO, duly authorized, will re- ON BERLIN, (demand) ON PARIS, Bank Bills, on demand........2.11ceive Tenders for the supply of ELECTRIC Credits, 4 months' sight,15 | POWER to be used in the Lighting of the ON NEW YORK, Bank Bilis, on demand 4 Public Streets of the City of Macao, under the

Credits, 30 days' sight. 414 following Conditions:- ON BOMBAY, Telegraphic Transfer......... 1251.

On demand.*******

Private 30 days' sight ON SHANGHAI, Telegraphic Transfer......71

ON YOKOHAMA, T,T. .......................

$.1.75 Sovereigns, Bank's Buying Rate Gold Leaf 100 touch, per tael...........

...........24 15/16 Bar Silver..

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

12

ULDEST PATNA NEW....... BENARES NEW............ PERSIAN (PAPER)..

1000- 1261

.....82

Rom.

P'er chest ...G $940/960

.@. 1,040/1,070 ...@ 1,010 ..@ 1,005* ..Nominal

To-day's Advertisements.

GOVERNMENT.NOTIFICATION.

Persian Opium-No sales are reported. PARTICULARS AND CONDITIONS of the letting by Public Auction Sale, to be Market is weak. Stock is of about 2,927 chests. held on MONDAY, the 18th day of May, Exchange:-Various fluctuations have taken 1903, at 3 r., at the Offices of the Public place. On London from Sh. 1-74d. to 1-8d. the Governor, of One Lot of CROWN LAND Works Department, by Order of His Excellency and on India from Rs. 1231 to 1291 % Closing in the Colony of Hongkong, for a term of

Al Rs. 12%

MISCELLANEOUS QUOTATIONS Ivory - B⚫rax-

the Hon. F. H. May, and Captain F. W. ralian G. M. Co. has received a telegram from quotations are on London Sh. 1-8d.; an India. 21 Years.

Lyons, of the Perak Police, was appointed Assistant Superintendent and arrived on the 17th September last, Chief Inspector Mackie was appointed Second Assistant Superintendent from the 17th September.

I have the bonour to be, Sir,”

Your obedient Servant,

1- F. J. BADELEY, Superintendent of Fire Brigade::

The Honourable

F. H: MAY, C.M.G,

Colonial Secretary.

The Singapore Secretary of the Raub Aus- Raub, stating that the cnishing for the four weeks ending 25th April was 2,900 tons stone for 739 of smelted gold, an average of 5 dwts. 1 grain per ton,

WEEKLY SHARE REPORT.

In their share report, dated 8th inst, Messrs. Benjamin, Kelly and Potts state

During the week, business, has continued quiet and rates generally are much the same

SK for ASAHI JAPANESE BEER ASK for ASAHI JAPANESE DEER-AG. Gewalt

Ge Gimolt

'G1 Gimult

$200 to $710

191

Vitriol- Vermilion Cassia -

93

Olibanum Saltpetre Senna -

Cloves Camphor

ASK. for ASAHI JAPANESE BEER ASK

SK for ASAHI JAPANESE BEER,

G. Girau

PARTICULARS OF THE LOT.

-Boundary

Measurements.

LOCALITY,

15. க

W.

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Conduit Roo

Hongkong, 9th May, 1903.

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Contents is

Sqivure feet.

Annual Rent

1433,000

Upset Price.

15696

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1.The Tenders are to be forwarded, in sealed covers, addressed to the LEAL SENADO DA CAMARA, and delivered at the *ecretary's Office of the same Department. J. The time allowed for the forwarding of the Tenders is within Six months from the date of this Notice.

III. The fenders are to state in Mexi ran dollar, of local currency, the following prices :-

With reference to the lighting of thể public streets-

ist. For each incandescent light of 16 candle, per month S...........

2nd. For ea h voltaic arc light of 500 candles, per month $......

3rd. For each light of 16 candles, be yond the minimum number fixed in the agreement, per month $......

4th. For each voltaic, arc light of 500 candles, beyond the minimum number fixed in the agreement, per month $.......

With reference to the supply of electric power for private lighting and for the "lighting of public and municipal buildings.

For each hecto-wall-hour $.......

IV. The other conditions of agreement for the concession ain those that have been approved by superior authority, and are open for perusal at Macao in the secretary's office of the Municipal Council, at Hong, kong, Shanghai and Kobe (Japan) in the Consulates of Portugal, and in Lisbon in the secretary's office in the munícipaí council...

Copies of these conditions of agreement will be forwarded to the panties, who apply for then..

V. Any tender, unless accompanied by

a deposit of $500, will not be received.

VI. The tenders will be opened by the Leal Senado da Camara, in public meeting,

on the 21st October, 1903, at 2:7.M.

Vit. The Leal Senado da - Camara re- serves the right not to grant the concession" if the tenders submitted are not found convenient. A

PEDRO NOLASCO DA SILVA,

President of ⠀⠀

Leal Senado da Camata

Macao, 18th April, 1903, A

Isgre

SK for ASAHI JAPANESE BEER

SK for ASAHI JAPANESE BEER AG. Gimult,

G. Gimult

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