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TELEGRAMS

(Reuters.)

France.

LONDON, 21st May. The French Chamber has approved of the Government's policy in ecclesiastical matters,

The Transvaal.

At the opening of the enlarged Legislative Council of the Transvaal, Sir Arthur Lawley said that beside a diamond mine, which pro- mised to eclipse anything yet discovered, cop- per and iron mines were likely to be devel- oped on a large scale. The absence of pro minent Boers at the meeting was noteworthy.

LATER.

Mr. Brodrick stated that there were at present 33.500 troops in South Africa, 4,000 of which were excessive and would be with

drawn.

In the House of Commons, Mr. Chamber- lain said that the revival of the old Transvaal anti-Asiatic law was necessary, pending legis lation, owing to public feeling. The law would be enforced leniently and with due regard to educated Asiatics and vested in terests of traders.

(NC. D. News)

The Froposed Abolition of the

Corn Tax

London, 18th May, Referring to the tax on com, the atorning

THE HONGKONG

bridge to the reased population of Kowloon and the New Territory, for, once the bridge is decided on, the other side of the harbour will

begin to increase, and the development will go on side by side with the construction of the bridge. Assuming, then, 9,000,00 passengers annually, and further assuming 25% of them to be of a class capable of paying a very modest toll of 5 cents and the remaining 75% to be coolies at cen, th would give an annual income from the bridge toll of $180,000, which will be 2 % on the suggested cast of Socco,oco. In addi- tion, there would be a toll on vehicles, animals, etc, the value of which cannot now be esti- mated, but would be considérable.

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I am not prejudiced, possibly other means are forthcoming for securing the desired end. A tunnel has been surgested, and no doubt offers some advantages not possessed by my scheme, but after consideration I am still in f-vour of the ridge. However, whether the means adopted he bridge, tunnel, or anything else, I submit confidently that easy communi cation must be had with the Kowloon side unless we are content to spoil our natural harbour, while leaving Kowloon and the New Territory undeveloped.

CANTON NOTES.

(From Our Own Correspondent.)

CANTON, May 18th.

THE WEATHER.

Unusually heavy hins have prevailed for sume days. The streets in the city have been like rivers.

PLAGUE.

The plague continues to claim its victims,

TELEGRAPH, SATURDAYA MAY1:23, 1993.

THE PEMBROKESHIRE”

Banks. A moderate business in Hongkong and Shanghai Banks has again been put through at $570. The sterling rate in London is unaltered at £63. Nationals have advanced and can be placed at $16.

fer books will be closed on the 28th to 30th | firm market at Bombay, emboldened dealers instant, both days inclusive.

who operated to a very large extent, and prices in many instances show an advance of from fifty cents to two dollars per bale. Importers freely met the market, and accepted the fist offers made by Chinese, in order to secure the present favourable exchange. Out of the total settlements of about 14 35 bales reported below, about 6,500 bales have been contracted for forward deliveries. Prices of Nortor show little or no improvement, except in a. few spinnings, which were placed at $1 to $1 better. No. 16 move to a fair extent

The China Guzelle, rf 16th inst., states The position of the Pembrokeshire has not improved during the past couple of days. An examination of her forehold shows that there are three fect of rock projecting through her

Marine Insurances-Unions remain weak bottom and nearly as much in her second hold, Both compartments are full of water. Dynamite and were on offer at $525. China Traders has been seat down in order to blast the rocks have been taken off the market in small parcels away inside her, so that an attempt way be at $60 and are still inquired for. North China, made to tow her off. But the work will necesYangsize and Canton have all improved, and sarily be slow and precaridus. Mr. Jenkins, are in request at Tls. 210, 5130 and 51723 the owner, who arrived in Shanghai yesterday, respectively. bas gone down to the scene of the wreck,

GOLD DIGGING IN FORMOSA.

Fire Insurances-Hongkong Fites after sales at $310, are wanted at $315. - China Fires have been the medium of a small business at $83. and are now in demand at $34. The Japan Times quotes the Kokumin as Shipping-Hongkong, Canton' and Macao saying that a vail deposit of gold dust has been Steamboats have been dealt in to a large extent discovered in Formosa, and that Messrs.at $37. Indo-Chinas have changed hands at Kimura & Co., Taipeh, having obtained the 5 of cash and at equivalent rates forwards. boring right on 1,416,220 1subo (1,180 acres) of Star Ferries (old issue) have again been booked the diggings, will shortly begin the gathering at $27 cum dividend, the market closing in The diggings lie in a valley strong request at $:st for old and $15 for the in of gold dust called Shukoran, which is Incated between

new shares ex the dividend of $1.20 and fo

Kwaten port and Hinan on the east coast of cents respectively, paid yesterday. Shanghai Formosa, in the river hand of the valley-Tugs, Shanghai Cargo Boats and Co-operatives according to a local tradition,—a gold mine have undergone no change. It has been called Nan-c-ji is situated. The iggi› gs în | décided to merge the three foregoing concerns question are situated about 3 arles inland. into one under the name of The Shanghai-Tug and Lighter Company, Limited, on the 31st MERCANTILE BANK OF INDIA.

The annual general meeting of the above bank was held on 21st alt. at Winchester House, Mr. J. A. Maitland presiding,

The Chairman, in moving the adoption of

instant

Refineries. A few China Sugars have been disposed ofal $106. Luzons are neglected at 5:1. Mining.-l'unjoms remain quiet with sellers at $3. Raubs are obtainable at 593, and Jelebus have sellers at St. Chinese Engineerings have

Post blames the Government for throwing over The c fin shops that have had a good supply the report and the confirmation of the dividends dropped to Tis. 7, and are offering at the rate,

its loyal friends, and sowing disgust and deri sion by its ridiculous firkleness. The Standard says that the Government has done little to satisfy its enemies and has estranged many of its friends.

The Cabinet Crisis in Bulgaria.

Lordon, 18th May, Pince Ferdinand has entrusted General Petoffko with the formation of a Cabinet.

The Opposition to Clericalism in France.

London, 18th May, There were anticlerical demonstrations in

Paris, and the provinces yesterday in and around the Churches, which led in many cases to free fights.

THE SUGGESTED BRIDGE ACROSS THE HARBOUR.

la his annual report for 1992 the Harbour Master (Hor. R. Murray Rumsey) concludes by again referring to the question of a bridge

across the harbour. He says:-

This is probably the last annual report of this department which will he signed by me. and being an, I should like to be allowed to make herein a few remarks on the subject of the bridge across the harbour which I advent- ed in the annual report for 1901,

I have been favoured with information con- cerning a bridge about to be built across Sydney harbour, which is to be 3,000 feet long, and 170 feet above water level. This height is necessary to allow of the passage of ships under the bridge, a requirement not called for in our case, owing to our good fortune in having an entrance at each end of the harbour. The Sydney bridge crosses a portion of the barbour where the depths are from 6 to 12 fathoms, and is to carry two lines of railway, two roadways of 30 feet each, and two fool. ways of 12 fect each, so that the deck cannot be less than 120 feet wide, 45 feet wider than our new Praya. Tenders have been call d for and so far as my information on that point goes, it seems that those received vary between 1 and 12 millions sterling.

Hongkong's need for easy communication between the two sides of the barbour is, in my opinion, very great, probably greater than that of Sydney. Shipping has increased steadily during the last 20 years from 13 million tons to at million tons, entered and cleared. In 20 years also (1881-1991), the population has in- creased from 160,402 10 283,075. During the last 10 years (the period during which the statistics have been kept in te harbour depart. ment) cargo, landed and shipped, has increased from 64 million tons to 82 million tons, and the local passenger traffic in junks and launches has risen from 44 million to 74 million..

The cry is for more room. Hoth for inhabitants and for shipping. From a sanitary, economical, and commercial point of view, it is desired. More room for shipping can only be obtained by diedging some of the shallower parts of the harbour, more room for the inhabitants is already at hand on the Kowloon side of the

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water; I think it would be well if, instead of pro- viding further's ace for the increasing population by means of reclamations from the water area, already insufficient for the needs of shipping, ali reclamation at or about the harbour frontage was prohibited, and Kowloon and the New Territory utilized and developed, a course which cannot be thoroughly carried out until communication is made easy.

Hongkong has arrived at its present state of prosperity principally by reason of its natural advantages, first its geographical position, and, secondly, its excellent harbour. Nothing we can do or leave undone can destroy the former of these advantages, it behoves us, however, to see that it is not rendered ineffective by reason of our reducing the capability of the latter to accommodate the ever-increasing amount of shipping, which has been frequently and truly referred to as "the life blood of the Colony." ***Taking Sydney as a rough guide, suggest that the cost of such a bridge as I advocate will be amply provided for with $9,000,000.

The present reported passenger traffic be tween Hongkong and Kowloon is hot less than 6,000,000 annually, which, I suggest, would be increased to % by the facilities offered by the

SK for ASAHI JAPANESE BERR—

G. Giraulte

of cuffins on band have sold out and are now

working overtime. The price of coffins has

country are to the effort that the disease is spreading.

as recommended therein, referred in sy pa thetic terms to their late colleague, Mir. Thomas Scott. He also expressed regret at the absenc

at former rates. Prices of No. 12s show ari advance of $t in almost all sales. The bulk of the business is reported in No. 10, which fetched 5 to $2 better. Nos. &r and 65 move slowly a current rates. The market closes steady. Sales during the past fortnight consist of about 5 bales of No 6.50 Lales of No. Bs. -8,000 bales of No. 10-725 bales of No.

125-1,600 bales of No. 16-and 2,915 bales

of No. zos-in all about 14,350 bales. Arrivals per steamers Bombay Maru, Lightsing, Nan- kin, Kumrang Vindobons, and Chutan, about 14000 bales. Shipments to Shanghai and the Neither l'orts about 3.500 bales. The unsold stock is estimated at about 24,000 bales.

Local Productions No salos were reported in the market.

Japanese Yarn --Sales of about 1,200 bales

To-day's “Advertisements.

THEATRE ROYAL,

CITY

HALL:

FOR A SHORT SEASON Commencing

THIS EVENING, (SATURDAY), the 23rd May, 1903.

THE TRIPLE ALLIANCE.

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THE GIRL WITH BLACK HAIR, A PHYSCOLOGICAL PHENOMENON OF THE 20TH CENTURY.

AND

M. DE VARVILLE,

The Famous Spiritualistic Medium in modern American Magic presenting THE BRIGANDS' BOX

A SIMLA SEANCE,

The Dramatic Illusion "SHE, or only a

of No. 20 are reported at $128 to 5 33 per bale.dream," in which a lady is consumed in flames,

and all the latest novellies in the

Exchange:-After considerable fluctuation closes to-day on India at Rs. 127 % London al Sh. 1752d.

SHIPPING AND FREIGHT.

The market shows no signs of improving. Docks, Wharves, and Godowny.-Hongkong Saigon to Hongkong is quoted at 16 c. per and Whampoa Docks have been parted with apical and to the Philippines, at 26 c. per picul |

3 cash and $214 for the settlement.

10 : inal. There has been no inquiry for

from Wuhu to the southern capital, whither so much rice has lately been shipped, is given as 19 cand. per picul. Last week the rate was 12 cund, per picul for ready steamers.

uiso advanced. Reporis-from the surround of the chairman of the bank (Sir Alexander hams are reported sold in the North at freight, Newchwang to Canton, while the rate

Wilson, who was unable to leave New York 187

THE BUND.

kind of rumours are afloat as to what will be done.

ANOTHER CAUSE FOR ANN(ETY. Several inen have been surveying the city for the purpose of making an accurate map. At least this is what the men say they are after. The Chinese, however, do not regard the survey ing in this light. One suuris that an elevated railroad is to be built over the city. This, the Chinese say, will destroy the fungshui of the place and calamity is sure to follow. Another rumour is that the railroad di ecters: 1e going to ent a read through the city. f course, there is noth in these rumours, but they make the Chinese uneasy, and the Chinese are just in a condition to be disturbed by any rumour. There are rumours of trouble floating about and any rumour, however absurd, finds many to give

in time to attend the meeting, and went on to Preparations are being made to push this refer with satisfaction to the item in the balance- work and complete the bund as soon as possi-sheet of "currents accounts and fixed deposit hie. The Chinese along the river are alarmed accounts, £2,010,887," and stated that it showed and expect to have their shops torn down. All an increase of about £350,000 as compared with the figures of a year ago. He was glad to say that an analysis of these deposits showed that there had been a steady and moderate in provement at all points. While the directors pro- ferred to see the deposits increasing at a gradual and moderate rate, rather than in a rapid and pasmodic fashion, it was not their intention to depart in the slightest degree from their prin- ciple of confining the employment of the bank's r. sources to business of a perfecily safe and liquid character, On the other side of the account the bank's holding of cash, bullion, and Government securities amounted to about £850,000; they had "bills receivable, £1.437 430, nearly the whole of which were first-class London acceptances; and loans receivable and advances aggregating £938,050.. These three amounts showed a perfecily strong and complete protection for all the liabilities of the The coming of the new Viceroy is the topic bank. The liravy fall and constant fluctuations of conversation on every side. He will receive in silver had resulted in the appointment of a a grand welcome. There are these of the Commission to ascertain if any measure could Manchu class who are trying to poison the possibly be devised whereby a fixity of ex winds of people up norths regarding him and change on a gold basis in the Straits Sette would like to see his appointment as Viceroyments could be arrived at. The Com cancelled as was his appointment for governor some time ago. The fact that the Chinese arc so loud in his praise and eager to welcome him may do him an injury. There can be no doubt that the fact that the new Viceroy is a pure Chinese adds to the enthusiasm of the people. This is not pleasing to the Manchu who receive

it credence.

THE NEW VICEROY.

a half-heaned welcome.

AN IMPORTANT MEETING.

A meeting of the sentry took place a few days ago in a grill ball or temple (Tsing Ka isz) in the west end of the city. Several im- portant questions were discussed. Among others the attitude of the Cantonese towards Russia. It is reported that 'a telegram was sent

mission had not yet issued any report, which was being awaited with considerable interest. In Hongkong and in China they were suffering very much from the same trouble, but the diffi. culties in the way of a solution in those plages seemed well-nigh insuperable. The net profits for the year, afer fully providing for bad and doubtful debis, amounted to £35,028, and adding the sum brought forward, 50,618 was available for distribution. An interim dividend of z per cent. had been paid on the "A" shares, and Lic,con had been placed to reserve. It was now proposed to pay a further similar dividend on the "A" shtres, making f per cent for the year, and a dividend of per cent. for the year on the "1" shares, leav

to Peking promising help in forcing Russia out of Manchuria. A policy of conciliationing :6,243 to be carried forward Mr. F. W. Lucau seconded the motion, which was carried unanimously.

was advocated towards the di affected in Kwangsi with a view to winning them over to the government.

SECRET SOCULTIES.

Several meetings of Secret Societies are also reported. These are sad to be in behalf of "reform." There may be nothing in all these reports and rumours, but the people are uneasy.

22nd May.

THE GAGE STRET MURDER.

When telegraphic news was received here giving the result of the trial of Lau Cheu for the murder of Yeung Ku Wan, in Gage Sweet, in January, Ico, it caused a great deal of consternation in military.circles and amongst a certain number of officials in the Nam Boi,

I am informed to-day that a telegram has

been received stating that the Hongkong Government has wired to England regarding diplomatic action being taken.

PLAGUE.

COMMERCIAL.

Kowloon Wharís are in the market at $89 Sales have been made of Hongkew Wharfs at the reduced rate of Tls. 90,

Lands, Hotels and Buildings.--Hongkong Lands are obtainable at $170, after small sales at the price. Shanghai Lands have further depreciated and have been sold at TIs. 109. Hongkong Hotels are much firmer and have changed hands at $147, closing in demand at $148, Astor House Hotels are wanted at $30. Humphreys Estates have been done in a small way at Sizi, and there are further inquiries at this rate.

China Providents have changed ownership at $10 and $9.90.

Catton Mills.-Ewos remain dull at Tis. 39, and Internationals are procurable at Tls. 33. Laou-Kung-Mows have fallen to Tls. 40, al which figure sales are reported. Hongkong Cottons are steady at $16.

at Tis. 5*-

Cigar Companies.-Sumatras are to be had

Miscellaneous-Green Island Cements con-

tinue in strong demand and large quantities of shares can be placed at $23. A. S. Watsons are without change at $15). The report and ac- counts for the 12 months ending 31st Decem- ber, 1902, have been published. The net pró- fits, including the balance of $4,723.61 brought forward from the previous year, amount to $103,675,56, from which have to be deducted General Managers' Commission (55,097,06) and Remuneration of Consulting Committee ($4,500), leaving available for appropriation a sum of $99,077.96. Out of this sum an interim dividend of 5 per cent, was paid in November last, absorbing $30,000; it is now proposed to pay a Final Dividend of 6 per cent, which will absorb $36,002, write off $3,000, and carry før. ward $3,077.46. Electrics (old issue) are quoted. at $13 with sellers all round at this rate, but unfortunately and no buyers: the new shales remain in request at $7. Langkats have been placed in Shanghai at Tls. 295.

FORTNIGHTLY MARKET

REPORT.

Cotten.--No business is reported; market is dull. About 1,500 bales were shipped to Japan. The unsold stock is about 3,000 bales.

Yarn. Previous heavy drop of $5 to $6 in duced business and demand from the interior was pouring in largely. A good business of about 7,850 bales of Spot and about 6,500 bales In their report, dated Hongkong, 23rd inst, of forward delivery is reported in the market Messrs. Erich Georg & Co. stale ---

at an advance of Si to Sit per bale. The The same conditions, as mentioned in our unsold stock is estimated at about 24,000 bales last circular, have still prevailed during the No sales are reported of Local Yarn. Sales of week under review; the markel is stagnant to about 1,200 bales of Japanese yaru No.20s, at sarvation and in the absence of any regular $128 to $130 are dont.

business it is in many cases difficult to arrive at correct quotations. The rates on Shanghai are on the previous fortnight a good business was Malwa Opium-With a drop of about $30- TIs. 71 for T/T. and Tls. 7 for three days' done. New about 7 chests at $920; Old about. sight private paper.

50 chests a: $960 to $980; and Oldest about 97- chests at $1,020 to $1,040 changed bands, The unsold stock is about 975 chesis.

Bengal Opium.Sales are reported of Patria

Coal freights show no improvement, From Muji to Hongkong, $1.80 still prevails, and to Singapore the rate is a $z now.

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TO-DAY'S EXCHANGE.

ON LONDON, Telegraphic Transfer 1/8 3/16 Bank Bills, on demand .......................178} Credits, 4 mouths' siglat.....1/8 9/16 D'ments 4 months' sight 1,8 11/16 ON BERLIN, (demand)........................................................ M.1.72 ON PARIS, Bank Bills, on demand .........2.12

Credits, 4 months sight......2.15 ON NEW YORK, Bank Bills, on demand...41 Credits, 30 days' sight 41 ON BOMBAY, Telegraphic Transfer.........1259

On demand

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...126 ON SHANGHAI, Telegraphic Transfer ......71

Private 30 days' sight ...........bom. ..82) ON YOKOHAMA, T.T.

$11.82 Sovereigns, Bank's Buying Rate Gold Leuf roo touch, per tael Bar Silver

COPIUM QUOTATIONS. To-day's quotations are as follows;

MODERN AMERICAN MAGIC.

POPULAR PRICES. $3, 2, and r. I'lans open to-morrow morning at Robinson's and Seats can be booked from 9 a.m. tó 4.30 p.m.

On account of Monday being a Public Holi- day booking will be at the Theatre from 9 a.m. ull 5 pm.

Doors open at 8 pm. Overture at 9 p.m. under the direction of

E. J. CHARD.

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Hongkong, 23rd May, 1903.

WANTED.

HERE is a VACANCY in the Govern».

MENT CIVIE; MEDICAL DEPARTMENT for AN EUROPEAN WARDMASTER.

SALARY, &C, L110 a year, rising by Triennial Increments of 20 to £150 a year,

with Uniform and Free Furnished Bachelor's

Quarters.

Applications, with Certificate of Character, &c., should be sent to the PRINCIPAL CIVIL MEDICAL OFFICER, at the GOVERNMENT. C.VI. HOSPITAL, not later than Noon of the 30th instant.

The Candidate selected must be a Bachelor under 35 years of age.

Hongkong, 23rd May, 1903.

FOR KOBE, NAGASAKI AND

VLADIVOSTOCK.

Calling at GENSAN.

HE Steamship

... 61.30 TH

24 15/16

MALWA NEW..

"

LAST YEAR ÖLDEST

l'er chest @ $910 ..@`970

12

@ 1,020/1,040

@ 1,017 @ 1,0171

750

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

Go-day's Advertisements.

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GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION,

PARTICULARS AND CONDITIONS of the letting by Public Auction Sale, to be held on TUESDAY, the god day of June, 1903, at 3 F.M., at the Offices of the Public Works Department, by Order of His Excellency the Governor, of One Lot of CROWN LAND, below Mount Kellett Road, in the Colony of Hongkong, for a term of 75 Years, with the option of renewal at a CROWN RENT to be fixed by the Surveyor of His Majesty the KING,

for one further term of 75 years,

PARTICULARS OF THE

| No. of Sate,

Registry No.

LOCALITY.

Boundary

Measurements.

*. 1.

2

W

ft

Contents in

LOT.

Annual Keut.

Upset Price.

·Mount Kollect

Rued.

329! 225 | 180) 260 71750-145 7,979

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Hongkong, 23rd May, 1903 INDO CHINA STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY, LIMITED.

FOR SINGAPORE, PENANG AND

CALCUTTA,

Indo-Chinas have been very erratic as usual; on Saturday last a sudden demand from Shang. ermediate large sales at 8104, $105 and $106; about 550 chests at $970 to $1,010, and Benares hai brought the rate up to $107 cash, with in- forward business was done at cresponding about 113 chests at $98 to $1,010: The unsold rates for June and July, but after ruling strong during the greater part of the week the stock is stock is estimated at about 1,650 chesis. Plague does not seem to be so prevalent hanging fire again and sellers rule the market only chests at $750 to $ygo' are reported."

Persian Opium continued weak and sales of THE Company's Steamship

and sales have taken place at $7214 cash and for

Whampoa Docks are rather quiet at present The stock is about 2,950 chests.

Miscellaneous Quotations

ivory... the settlement whilst (o-day a parcel is obtain

Borax able at $213) cash.

bere as in former years at this season, but a great number of cases arrive from Hongkong. Plague hospital (native) boats meet all steamers arriving from Hongkong and take off any dead bodies or cases of plague that arrive, and mamediatet proceed to the floating hospital, which is nearly opposite the Canton hospital, (Dr. Swan) on the other side of the river. A great number of steam-launches bave arrived with plague patients. Putting it at a very moderate figure, 4o have arrived this week.

at $106.

WEEKLY SHARE REPORT. ·

In their repart dated, Hongkong, 22nd inst, Messrs. Benjamin, Kelly and Potis state- We have again very little to report, business generally remaining quiet owing to the contin wed stringency of the money market

THERE are at least 50,000 Chinese in the City of Manila and the Commissioner of Health has The Maatschappij tot. Mijn Bosch-on Land.. ord red that every individual of that vast colony bouwex, foilatie in Langkat, Limited, has do-g must be incculated with bubonic plague serum claged a Third' Interim Dividend of Tls. 7. 50 to render him

im immuse

the disease In and a Bonus of Tis, 2.50 per share payable on every district of the city there are one or more the 15th June. The transfer books will be sanitary stations and at each of these stations closed from the 8th to reth proxime, both days is krpt a complete list of all the Chinese resi inclusive. ding within the district, the Incation of their homes, and other data for identification and summons in cases of emergency.

ASK FOR ASAHI JAPANESE BEER

The China Light and Power Company, Limited, has advertised its Second Ordinary General Meeting for the 30th May. Thdtrans

AG. Girault

SK for ASAHI JAPANESE BEER

Vitriol

Vermilion... Cassia : Olibanum... Saltperro

Seons Cloves

Camphor... ME

..$200 to $700

20

20

91

si, 16.to. 23

6 to 25.

10 10

I to

4

13 to 27 Vito to: 123

YARN MARKET REPORT:

in their report of yesterday's-dale, Messrs Cawarice Pallasjen & Co write: Since the issue of our fast circular, dated the 8th instant, our yara market took a tur. for the better in plagg of, a weak feeling as stated previously, Limited arrivals coupled with a brisk demand from the intefior, and telegraphic advices of a

ASK for ASAHI JAPANESE BEER

Gizsult; :

....

KUMSANG," Captain Buller, will he despatched as above on SATURDAY, the 30th instant, at Noon.

For Freight or Passage, apply to

JARDINE, MATHESON & Co

General Managers." Hongkong, 23rd May, 1903.

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IMPERIAL GERMAN MAIL LINE. NORDDEUTSCHER

HAMBURS-AMERIKA LLOYD.

LINIE.

STEAM FOR SHANGHAI, NAGASAKI, HIOGO!..

AND YOKOHAMA. 'HE'Imperia! German Mail Steamship

THE

"ROON,

-" of the Norddeutscher Lloỳ, Captain G. Meiners, due here with the outward German Mail about WEDNESDAY, xml, the 37th instant, will leave for the above Places 12/24 hours after arrival, state of molek

"SAVOIA,"

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Captain Deinar, will be despatched for the above Ports on MONDAY, the 25th instant, at 5 P.M.

This Steamer has Superios Accommodation for First Class Passengers and carries a Doctor.

For Freight or Passage, apply to

HAMBURG-AMERIKA LINIE,

Hongkong Office. Hongkong, 23rd May, 1903.

15760

"BEN" LINE OF STEAMERS.

S.S.." BENLOMOND,” FROM ANTWERP, LONDON AND STRAITS.

CON

ONSIGNEES of Cargo are hereby informed that all Goods are being landed at their risk into the Godowns of the Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Company, Limited, whence and/or from the wharves delivery may be obtained.

No Claims will be admitted after the Goods hive left the Godowns, and all Goods unde- fivered after the 30th instant will be subject to rent.

All Claims against the Steamer must be pre- sented to the Undersigned on or before the 6th June, or they will not be recognized.

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All broken, chased, and damaged Goods are to be left in the Godowns, where they will be examined on the 29th instant, at 3 P.M.

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

GIBB, LIVINGSTON & Co., Agents.

Hongkong, 23rd May, 1993.

ORIENTAL

STEAM

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THE PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY;

STEAM FOR TRAITS,CEYLON, AUSTRALIA, INDIA,

ADEN, "EGYPT,' MEDITERRANEAN PORTS, PLYMOUTH AND LONDON. (Through Bills of Lading issued for BATAVIA, PERSIAN GULF, CONTINENTAL, AMERI- CAN, and SOUTH ÁPRICAN PORTS:) HE Steamship

THE

-VALETTA

Captain: W. B Palmer, R.NR. Carrying His Mansin Anile, wil se despached from this for .BOMBAY, on SATURDAY, thé 6th June, at Noon, making Passengers and Cargo for the above Ports.iNDA TANO YAOIDOTE 201.

Silk and Valuables, all Cargo for France, and Tea for London (under arrangement) will be transhipped at Colombo into â' steamer proceeding direct to Marseilles and London ; other Cargo for London, &c., will be conveyed -vid Bombay with Transhipment, too? han grad Parcels will be received at this Office until

F.M. the day before sailing The Costants ind Value ofáll Fackages are requirettipal

Shippers are particularly requested to mote the terms and conditions of the Company's Bills of Ladingitetu shkeljela be

For funber Porticalari, aj Comes Aromarvankin koke DETAS

NORDDEUTSCHER LLOYD, For further Particulars, apply to hamarustav, ARGE MELCHERS

A Agents: Hongkong, 23rd May, 1003 [5630)

SK for ASAHI JAPANESE. DEER. - AG. Gireall

Hongkong, trd May, 1963.

SK

Superintendent.

ASL JAPANESE BEER-

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