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TELEGRAMS.

(Reuters.)

The Albanian Revolt.

Loxbox, 25th May, The Albanians have released the Sultan's mission.

Mr. Chamberlain's Fiscal Policy.

The Opposition intend to call attention to Mr. Chamberlain's declaration of fiscal policy, pressing Mr. Balfour to say whether he and his colleagues share Mr. Chamber lain's views ; and if, as it appears, Mr. Cham- berlain spoke for the Government, Sir Henry Bannerman will probably ask for an opport-

THE

Class A Deut. Pullen, 1.M.S., 93.

HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, THURSDAY, MAY 28, 1903.

Class B-1, Col. Sgt. Randak; ist S.F», 93: 2. Corp. Angus, R.E., 91: 3. Mr. Horley, A.S.C, 84.

Class C-1. Sapr. McEwen, R.E., 16; 2. Sapr. Robertson, K.E. 83:13. Pic. Swinscoe, ist. S.F., 78,

CANTON NOTES.

(From Our Correspondent.)

Canton, 26th May. THE GAGE STREET MURDER.

ACCIDENT 70 THE TOIK

ROAT "ROCKET"

On Saturday morning as the tow boat Rocket was towing two Chinese junks opposite the Cosmopolitan Dock, at Shanghai, her boiler blew up. The engineer was severely burnt, and four men were taken to the hospital, but all are expected to recover. Two men, who were the -sons of one of the injured men now in

hospital, were drowned. The fierber is now in the International dock, where it is expected her damages will be repaired in a few days.

THE SILVER QUESTION.

The "silver question" is always with us Some most interesting figures are given in a recent number of the Financier, which states

white metal is due to the fact that production persists in growing, and, the metal being over. plentiful, it generally needs only a slight

THE SITUATION IN YUNNAN.

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What the Chinese Government seems to be

in constant fear of are foreign aggression and internal disturbance, says the Six Wan Pan Because of its great fear of foreign aggression, and of its extreme anxiety' to ward it off, the

COMMERCIAL.

TO-DAY'S INTELLIGENCE.

CANTON - INSURANCE shares

The tightness of the money market, especi ally in Shanghai, is making itself felt very much here in depressing stocks, the only Chinese Government dates not refuse upenly purchases being made by small investors. when unreasonable demands are made upon it The recent rise in INDO-CHINAS could not be by a foreign lower; gives an equivocal reply sustained: from $110 the rate has receded to when a friendly lower warns it against playing have risen and are wanted at $175, after small

$107 sellers.

into the hands of an aggressive Power; and does all it can to pacify the foreigners when outrages are committed by its subjects upon them or upon missionaries. But in spite of all this, foreign aggression is waxing fiercer every day And why? Simply because the method that it!

CHINA

business at the rate. Business is again reported in HONGKONG LANDS at $170. SUGARS, upon the opening of the market, shares were said to be procurable. With were wanted at $104, while at an advance of

unity for discussing the whole question in Urquhart, R.E,, 23. $45; Ar. Sgi. Avenell, 1st hirelings which resulted in the death of the that the radically unfortunate position of the employs to ward off that aggression is not the resumption of business in the afternoon, for

the House.

LATER. Mr. Chamberlain's reply to the Liberals is very lengthy. It says that no preferential trade proposals have been made to the Colonies and that there have been no re- cent negotiations on the subject

The Antarctic Expedition. Mr. Hallour in reply to questions urging the Government to assist in relieving the Discovery, ice-bound in the Antarctic, said

the Government was prepared to contribute but be strongly censured the Royal (luo- graphical Society for not counting the cost when equipping such an expedition.

HONGKONG ARMY RIFLE ASSOCIATION.

ANNUAL SHOUTING,

†

S.F., 16, $2.

Your reports of perhaps the most interesting case of the Hongkong May Sessions, the trial Carbine Competition. Frent No. 10, Range of Lau Chiu for the wiltul murder of Yeung Kui 200 Yards :-Class B.-S. Sgt. Urquhart, R E, Wan, at Cage Steret, has illicited marked atten- 26, $5; Ar. Sgt. Avenei, 1st S.F., 25, $1.

tion from certain of the Chinese some of whom Class C-Guhr. Kenney, R.C.A., 20, $5 are of good rank, and have had it translated. Gunr. Walsh, R.G.A., 20, 51.

I have endeavoured to get information from re Event No. 1, Range 500 Yards :-Class-tiable sources, and have been told 'hat the man Mr. Gr. Easton, R.G.A. 20. $5: Ar. Sgt who really fired the fatal shots was a certain Avenel, 1st S. F., 19, $2.

Li in the employ of Li Ka Cheok. When the Class C.-Gunr. Kenney, R.G.A., 73, $5: murder had been committed the parties con A. Br. Craythorne, R.G.A., 13, $2.

cerned returned to Canton where a misunder. No. 12, Ringe Soo Yaids-Class, S. Sg. standing arose between Li Ka Cheok and his

man Li, his employer having been successful Class C-A. Br. Earles, R.G.A., 11, 53 in having a letter placed on his person stating Gunr, Brown, R.G.A., 9, $1.

that he was implicated in the rebellion. On 12. the strength of this letter Li was beheaded, but before his death he asked his wife and brother to give information to the Hongkong author. ities, and it was unioly through these persons, although they did not figure in the trial, that one of the murderers has been brought to book. Li Ka Cheok is a mandarin of the fifth rank.

It will be remembered that. E reponed some time ago certain money was handed to three lieutenants for the death of a certain reformner in Kowloon. I am new informel that this victim's name was Hung Ching Fuk, head of the projected rebellion of last China New Year, and that $10,000 was paid for his proven death and that this Li K. Cheok was also the main mover in the matter.

Event No. 13, Aggregate of 10, 11, and First prize, Cigarette Case; second, case of pipes.

Class B.-1. S. Sgt. Urquhart, K.E,, 64. Class Com Gunt. Kenney, R.GA., 56 YOUNG SOLDIERS SERIES -Event No, nj, Range 20 Yards Sapr. Tennant, R.E, 34, Copt. Bowditel, 1st 8.F.. 30, $3; Sapr. Marshall, R F., 29, $2.

No. 15, Range 500 Yards -Sapr. Tennant, R.E.32 $56; Sapr. (irimsey, R.E., 30, $3.

No. 16, Range 600 Yards :-Pie. Makin 1st S.F.. 29, $57 Sapr. Tennant, R.E., 27, ŠE.

Event No. 17, Ag.ingate of 14, 15 and 161– First Prize, Tobacco Box, presented by Major Tudor, R.E: Second, Pair of Ash Trays. Sapr. Tennant, K.E., go: Sapr. Grimsey, R.E, 72.

TEAM COMPETITIONS:- Hongkong Com: pany, RE.. 16-13, S12; 25th Company, R.E.,

1611,

E Company, ist Sherwood Foresters, 1), 827; 25th Company, R.E., 12, 99.

H Company, 1st Sherwood Foresters, $35: Hongkong Company, R.F. (L.-Cpl. Witlis) 525: Hongkong Company, R.E., Corpl. fills,

The third tile meeting of the Hongkung Army Rifle Association took place at the Kow- loon Ranges from the 14th to the 16th instant. Harring a few intervals due to bad weather, a lengthy programme was shot off successfully,

Separate competitions were arranged for | $15. European and Indian troops and in both cases, prizes were allotted for young soldiers. The conditions were drawni so as to discourage pot- hunting. A novel feature in an army meeting at this station was the competitive competition at iron targets representing an opposing team, which thus introduced a personal element wanting in the ordinary target practice.

Lady Gascoigne was prevented by illness. fron presenting the prizes, and the weather on the 18th May was too much for the ladies, but His Excellency Sir William Gascoigne kindly made the distribution.

The championship of the European troops was won by Ser, L. Thornhill, R.E., with a score of 123 at four ranges, after a lie with Lieut. 11. Radcliffe, 14th Bombay Infantry. The championship of the native troops, whose skant ing was remarkably good, was won by Havle Bakristina Khause, with a score of coat three

ranges.

Handsoine prizes were given by Sir W. Gas coigne, Col. Brown, C.R.E., Major Hamilton, C.S.O., Major Hom. H. W. Trefusis, A.D.C., and Major Tudor, R.E., while a special prize fund was liberally subscribed to by her officers. The following were the scores made by the European troops :--

Championship Series-Event No. 1. Range to Yards-Col.-Sgt. Randall, 1st S.P, 32, Sto; Sapper Jacques, R.E., 3, $9; S. Sgt. McSweeney, R.E., 31, 48; Lieut. Bingay, R.E., 31, 57.

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CORRESPONDENCE.

Plate do not try Pswarity endorse the opinions paparved by Conesprodents in this Colacro, j

A POSTAL COMPLAINT.

To my famou ok a. “Hasukan Telmorarh." S-As the accompanying cut from the Kobe Chronicle of 14th inst. should prove of interest to the supervisors of he Hongkong Post Office, I send it to you for reproduction.--Your, faith- fully,

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A SUFFERER.

Hungkong, 27th May, 1905.

ENCLOSURE. "On Tuesday (12th inst.) we received Mong- kong papers of the 28th alt, which bad thus taken exactly a fortnight to reach Kobe. Where they had been lying meanwhile we do not know: but it is surprising that the Hongkong Post Office does not make some inquiries as to the time the various steamers are likely to take on the voyage to Japan before placing the mail on board."

ARNED ROBBERY IN PRAVA EAST.

between the hours of 0.30 and to 30 last evening, No. 79 Praya East was entered by a gang of robbers fally armed with revolvers, cetlasses, and Chinese swords. They managed

Event No. 2, Range 500 Yards :-Lieut.to effect an entrance by breaking open the Bingay, R. E., 35, $10; Major Baker Brown, buck door, which

Event No. 3. Rauge 600 Yards:-Lieut Radcliffe, 14th Bo., 33, $10; Sergt Rowe, RE. 31, S; Sergt. Bedford, ist 5. F., 30. 28; Capt. Britten, 10th Bo., 30, $7.

is in а lane, and

R. E, 34,$; Mr. Horley, A.S.C., 34, 58; Sergt. | then threatened the innates with instant Thornhill, R. E., 32, $7.

death if they offered any resistance. After gagging and securing the inmates they loted the place and carried away clothing, | tash, and jewelry to the value, it is said, of about $1:0 It seemed that the inmates were an scared by the presence of the cut-throats that they did not stir from their place until towards the early hours of the morning when they informed the police. So far no arrests

Event No. 4. Range 80 Yards-Sergt. Thornhill, R. E., 34, 50; Corpl. Bristow, 151 S.F., 32, $9; Col-Sgt. Randall, 1st S.F., 31, $8; Majur Baber-Brown, R. E.. 29, $7.

Event No. 5, Aggregate of 1. 2, 3 and 4 have been made. First Prize Silver Bowl, presented by Colonel Brown, C.R.E.; Second Prize, Silver Cup, pre- sented by H.E. the G.G.C.; Third Prize, Silver Cop, presented by H.E. the G.U.C.-1. Lieut Radcliffe, 14th Bn., 173; 2. Sergt. Thornbill, R. E., 123; Sapper Jacques R. E, 115.

Sergt. Thornbil and Lieut. Radcliffe tied for championship. The former making the highest score at 8 o yards, hokis the Cup and Badge

for the year.

Rifle Series-Event No. 6 Range 20 yards, -Class A.-Major Baker-Frown, R.E., 30, 15: Lieut. Radcliffe, 14th Bo, 30, 54.

Class B.-Corpl. Angas, R.E., 33. $5; S. Sergt. Marsh, R.E. 32, $1; Corpl. Chuter, R.E., 31, $4.

Class C.-Sapr. McEwen. R. E., 32, 55; Sapr. Robertson, R.E, 31, $; Ple. Swinscoe, 1st S.F. 30, $4.

Event No. 7, Rarge tos yards-Class A.- Licul. Pakken, 1.M.S. 34, 55; Lieut. Radcliffe,

14th Bo, 30, $4.

Class B.-Corp), Augus, R.E. 33. $5; Col Sgt. Randall, 1st S. F., 33, S4: S. Sy McSweency, R.E., 30, $4.

5.S. PEMBROKESHIRE" RE-FLOATED.

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We understand that a private wite was re- ceived in the Colony to-day announcing that the Shire liner Pembrokeshire, which has been badly ashore on the Saddles, has been success. fully refloated. Acending to advices from Shanghai the vessel will be do ked at the

Borthein port..

BALES AFLOAT IN THE HARBOUR.

The sampan fraternity had a hot time this morning when some 150 bales of cotton goods got afloat in the harbour and drifted hither and thither much to the delight of those in search of a job. It appears that the s.s. Peleus, which arrived from Singapore yesterday with a general

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THE FAMINE IN KIVANGSI.

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recovery in prices to bring idle mines into work again. Further, the proportion of silver turned out as a by-product of lead and other metals is constantly growing, and its pro- duction is encouraged becaust on any nasis of market prices it gives a profit to the mine, The world's production last year is estimated at 178,866,000 ounces, as compared with a pre- vious record of 174,998,000 ounces for 1901;; 173,838,000 ounces for 190, and 167,224.000 ounces for 1899. In twelve years the yield has gone up by 41,000,000 ounces, and with nation after nation taking to the full or the modified gold standard, it is certain that the requirements have not increased at anything like anis rate. allowing for an increased consumption in the aits and commerce--not an important factor, any way. The United States has again got abead of Mexico as the chief contributor, its total for last year being $8,56 1000 ounces, which is The anore than, in any year since 1896. Mexican figure is 18,000,0 ounces against a previous best of 57,656,000 ounces for 1991 and $7.437,000 ounces for agco. Mexico has con- tributed 22,000,000 ounces in the past twelve years, Australia 3,000,000 ounces, and other countries 15,000,000 ounces; the American total having been practically stationary. It is known, in fact, that America is only prevented by low prices from putting some millions of ounces per annum steadily on to its total, and the same may be said of Mexico, while, it is

right one.

Again, because of its great fear of internal dis

good reason, inquiry set in again and now there are buyers at $107, RAUBS have dropped and can be had at 59, market closing weak at this

livery and $215.50 cash.

turbances, and of its extreme anxietytasuppress rate. DOCKS were done at $217 for July de-

them, the Chinese Government enlists new

troops and raises new funds, when troubles break out in Chibli, in Sze-chuen and in

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TO-DAY'S EXCHANGE.

LONDON, Telegraphic Transfer......1/8 Bank Bills, on demand...1/8 1/16 Credits, 4 months' sight.18 D'ments 4 months' sight......178]

Kwangsi. But scarcely have the troubles in ON one place been put down, when fresh troubles break out in another place. And why? Simply ¦ because the method that it employs to suppress | ON BERLIN, (demand)

these troubles is not a right one.

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OPIUM QUOTATIONS. To- Jay's quotations are as follows!

MALWA NEW........

.M.1.71 ...2.10

IĄ

$11.90

.......241

ON PARIS, Bank Bills, on demand

Credits, 4 months' sight The troubles in Sze-chuen have apparently ON NEW YORK, Bank Bills, on demand...403

Credits, 30 days sight 41 come to an end; the insurrection in Kwangsi has also been reported to the Throne as having ON BOMBAY, Telegraphic Transfer......124

On demand............ ..1242 been practically suppressed; and the Govern.'

ON SHANGHAI, Telegraphic Transfer ......71 ment is greatly delighted at the prospect that

Private 30 days' sight.........nom. peace will rei, n'once more throughout the ON YOKOHAMA, T.T.

Sovereigns, Bank's Ruying Rate. Empire. But to its great griel, it has now re- ceived the sartling intelligence from the Gold Leaf too touch, per tael..............61.79

Bar Silver...ERP Viceroy of Yunnan that disturbances have broken out in the prefecture of Linanfu, re- sulting in the capture of two places, viz., Chien- chin Chuang and the prefectural city of Linanfu by the rioters. Both these two places are very important and are situated near the frontier between Yunnan and French Indo- China, Linanfu is a place where the proposed railway from Annam to Yunnan is to pass, and is only about 250 li distant from the Treaty Port of Mengize. This place is so near French territory that the troubles may easily spread into it, thereby France will have a good excuse to pour troops into the province, even if all the French merchants and missionaries now in the province are safe.

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LAST YEAR.. OLDUST

PATNA NEW

17

OLD

OLD

BENARES NEW PERSIAN (PAPER)..

Per chest .......@$ 900/920

@ 460/980 @1,040/1,080

.@. 1,025 .@ 1,025 (@) 1,035 1,035

.@ 780

(From a Correspondent.) Writing from the famine-stricken districts a correspondent informs us that at Kwai Peng, some two days out from Wachow, the work of relieving the sufferers has been in progress for several months, and that the gentry were heartily co-operating with the missionaries while the Magistrate was also much interested. Some 300 piculs of rice were being used each week and the gentry were getting rid of almost as much. However, the funds of the farmer are practically exhausted On the 17th inst. the Governor of Hongkong telegraphul to his representative, Mr. Fletcher, to take a mis- sionary and go to Kwai Un and open relief work. The following day 550 piculs of rice left Wuchow. In the city the gentry have producers. In these circumstances there is Chien-chiu Chuang is also a very important: A LODGE will be held. at the FREE.

been selling cheap rice and giving congee to the very poor. In a district 30 miles south of the city the famine is very bad indeed. Mr. Fletcher has arranged to live at Kwai Un and attend to the forwarding of rice, which must be transhipped to small boats, while Mr. H. K. Shum ker will reside at Kui Hu and manage rice distribution though every three days he will proceed to the market town of Meà Kak, some aine miles to the south. Some 250 picuts of rice » ill be used each week. Our correspondent further infarms us that he has not seen any sign of rebellion either at Kui Hu or in Kwai Ping. The peopie

to get

do not resort

to unlawful means provisions notwithstanding the fact that the rice shops seem to have plenty of rice, which they hold at a price beyond the means of the poor. In une market it has been selling for 30 cents per catty. In the north-western part of the district the people hare heen very lawless, and at Nanning no ano dares to venture out. side of the walled city without a guard.

SANDAKAN NOTES.

(From Our Own Correspondent.)

SANDAKAN, 22nd May. The North Bomen Trading Co., Ltd., are carrying out their intentions of building a slip- way, the first sleeper of which was placed in position on the rath. inst. by Mrs. Cook in the presence of others.

The Dutu one of the old Star ferry boals arrived here from Hongkong on the 7th, inst. after an uneventful passage.

notorious that the contributions of the other countries could be increased in as rapid a rate proportionately as those of the tiro leading

clearly no hope of a rise to the prices of even five years ago; for the world has not sufficient use for the metal smelted to absorb the steadily increasing supply. The fact must not be forgotten in connection with the endeavours of China and Mexico, jointly with the States, to maintain the price at a fair figure. The more pussibility of some united action helps to strengthen prices.

NEW JAPANESE INDUSTRY.

It is, perhaps, hardly recognised how formid. able a competitor Japan is becoming to the Continental nations in supplying some of the items of ladies' daily demands, It is now several years since a great London firm in- troduced the luxuriously soft and comfortable quilted dressing.gowas and jackets. Luton is more and more relying upon Japan for the straw plaits and braids which go to make the smart and inexpensive hats and toques now

appearing in the milliners' windows and this

year a stride forward has been made in

sending over what are technically known as

"chip fancies, which have hitherto been almost exclusively supplied by Italy. And now there is a new branch of enterprise to be noted with regard to the more dainty features of table linen, and Japan is prepared to give us lunch, sideboard, and afternoon-tea cloths, serviettes, and the like with the ultra-fashion- able adornment of drawn-thread work in the most charming variety.

Hitherto the work has been done in the native cotton cloth and the first essential towards bringing it into accordance with Western table The Chinese have expressed dissatisfaction

requirements was to supply instead the finest with the break in the regular running main-irish flax linen. This deft feminine fingers tained by Messrs. Behn Meyer & Co, up to the time of the mishap to the Tringenau, and, as a result, the Na Yong on her arrival here from Singapore on the 13th inst, discharged over 2,000 packages, a record for any outside

steamer.

Victoria Day will be celebrated here on the 25th. and a Grand Parade and other things are listed, an account of which I will send you in

my next.

The weather has at last broken and we had a' fairly heavy shower on the 18th inst, and another yesterday. Native reports point to a second deluge when the S. W. monsoon really sets in.

been very numerous lately and required a large It is time that we had rain, jungle fires have

force to subdue them. Singapore; it is rumoured that his visit there H.E. the Governor has just returned from

exam.

of the Japanese workers found to be ad- mirably suited to their peculiar methods, and upon it they are executing work that not only rivals the finest Sicilian ples in this direction, but has character- istics entirely its own. They employ several forms of stitch quite unknown in Europe, and in the ineness of their effect obtain results approaching that of pillow lace. Everyone is familiar with the Teneriffe linen work, and

Linanfa is a very important city in the pro- | vince and is defended by a large garrison force under the command of the Major General.

place in the prefecture of Linanfu, and is governed by a sub-Prefect. The disturbances must be of a very serious nature, since such important places as these have fallen into the hands of the peace-breakers. It is particularly unfortunate that such internal troubles are created in the south at the present moment; when the Chinese Government is greatly em barrassed by Russian aggression in the north.

The Provincial Judge, Liu Chun-lin, has been ordered by Imperial Decree to command the Imperial troops that are employed in the work of pacification, and it is very probable that the disturbances will be brought to a speedy end, as Liu has been in Yunnan for many years, and must have known the temper difficult to deal with the situation. But the of the people so well that he will not find it

mere suppression of the disturbances will not ensure perpetual peace. The Chinese Govern- ment must go to the very root of the evil and

Co-day's Advertisements.

ZETLAND

LODGE,

-No. 525, E.C.

REGULAR MEETING of ZETLAND

MASONS' HALL, Zetland Street, on TUESDAY, the 2nd June, at 8.30 for 9 p.m. precisely. Visiting Brethren are cordially invited to attend.

Hongkong, 28th May, 1903.

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BEN LINE OF STEAMERS.

FOR GENOA, ANTWERP & LONDON. THE

HE Steamship

"BENMOHR," Captain Wallace, will be despatched as above on or about SATURDAY, the 6th June.

For Freight or Passage, apply to

GIBB, LIVINGSTON & Co., Agents. Hongkong, 28th May, 1903.

[$82€ EASTERN AND AUSTRALIAN STEAM-

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LAND PORTS, and taking through Cargo to ADELAIDE, NEW ZEALAND,· TASMANIA, &c.)

apply the remedy there. So long as the welfare THE Steamship

of the people is neglected by the Government and they are not properly educated and properly!

governed, it is in vain for the Government to see peace perpetually, established, no matter how sever the measures employed in sup pressing the disturbances may be.

The Universal Gazelle again states that the Prefect of Linanfu has been murdered by insurgents. This prefecture is on the border of the province and adjoins French Annam, therefore this disturbance holds important rela- tions with our intercourse with France. The southern portion of Yunnan has long been filled with numerous robbers and thieves, therefore this climax is not unexpected.

STEAMSHIP SPEEDS.

THE MAXIMUM OF AN OCEAN GOING LINER. ;

The new N. D. L. steamer Kaiser Wilhelm

arrived at New York from Europe on the evening of April 21, after a record maiden voyage during which she covered 3,160 miles at an average speed of 22.10 knots. Among

"EMPIRE,"

Captain Helms, will be despatched for the above Ports, on SATURDAY, the 6th Jine, at Daylight.

This well-known Steamer is specially Etted for Passengers, and has a Refrigerating Chamber, which ensures the supply at Fresh Provisions,

&c, throughout the voyage.

This Steamer is installed throughout with the Electric-light.

A Stewardess and a duly qualified Surgeon are carried.

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For Freight or Passage, apply to

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NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.

THE P

"HE P. & O. 5. N. Co.'s Steamship

"MANILA," FROM ANTWERP, LONDON, PORT SAID, SUEZ AND STRAITS. Consignees of Cargo by the above-mained vessel are hereby informed that their Goods are being landed and placed at their risk in the Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown consigninent will be sorted out mark by Company's Godowns at Kowloon, where cach mark, and delivery can be obtained as soon as the Goods are landed.

instructions are given to the contrary-before Optional Goods will be landed here unleas

2 P.M., TO-DAY.

Goods not cleared by the 3rd June, at 4 PM, will be subject to rent.

the outlines of this are often reproduced in that her passengers was the President of the North of Japan, but critics are inclined to prefer German Lloyd's Company, who expressed his the intricate geometrical and scroll devices bel ef that the vessel's speed is the greatest that

setm to be indigenous. Although that can be attained by ocean-going liners. so aerial and delicate in appearance, the She consumed 650 tons of coal daily during work washes well provided that reasonable the run. According to a Reuter's message the

No Fire Insurance will be effected by me in care is exercised, and is indeed sent into this New York Herald printed a wireless from the

any case whatever, Kaiser Wilheim 72., sent off when the vessel

Damaged Packages must be left in the Perhaps, to the ordinary buyer, the greatest country washed and ready for immediate use

was abeam of Fire Island. In it the president Godowns for examination by the Consignees' recommendation that these charming accessor of the line said it would require 65,002 hor e- and the Company's representative at

All Claims must be presented within ten with what the price would be of items of Europ-244 knots, and nearly 10,000 horse-power for days of the steamer's arrival here after which can origin on which a tenth part of the patient a sustained speed of 25 knots. The cost of date they cannot be recognised.

No Claims will be admitted after the Goods hand labour had been expended. For 155, or such a vessel and the tremendous expense of

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cargo, was discharging into junks, and one of was connected with the Resident Generalshipjes could bave is their cheapness as compared power to maintain an average speed of 24 to appointed bour.

the crafts being overladen about 150 bales toppled over into the water and, with a strong

tide running, were soon carried about the

Class C.-Sapr. Palmer, RE, 30, $5; Pte. Street, 1st S.F., 28, 54; Sapr. Robertson, R.E., | harbour. 28, $4.

Event No. 8, Range 600 Yards:-Class A.-- Lieut. Pullen, 1.M.S, 37, $5; Lieut.- Bingay, R.E, 27, $4.

Class B.-Col. Sgt. Randall, 1st F.S., 31, $5 Sergt. Watson, 1st S.F., 27, $4; 5. Sgt. Davis, RE., 27, $4.

Class C.-Sapr. McEwen, R.E., 30, $5 : L. Cpl. Barton, 1st S.F., 29, 54; Sapr. Robertson, RE., 29, $4.

Event No. 9.-Aggregate of 9, 7 and 8: First prize, Cigarette case; second, Silver Bowl presented by Major the Hon. H. W. Trefusis, A.D.C.; sixth Cigar Case; seventh, Silver Tumbler.

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SK for ASAHI JAPANESE BEER-

G. Gingalls

NEW TIMBER COMPANY

IN HONGKONG.

of the Straits Settlements.

STARVATION OR SMUGGLING.

E A HEWETT,

Hongkong. 28th May, 1903.

The British North Borneo Herald says that even less at a retail firm it is possible to buy a operating would make such construction probave left the Godowns. as the result of correspondence with the Ameri-tea-cloth or centre-slip with delightful and even hibitive. The horse-power developed by the can Government trade is now permitted be- elaborate ornamentation of this kind at the Kaiser Wilhelm II, was 4$2,000..- tween the part of Sandakan and Cagayan Sulu | ends or corner, and long lattice-like open subject only to the British North Borneo Cus worked bem stitching. Especially dainty toms regulations. The American authorities are tiny napkins for afternoon tea, which are a real boon when hot buttered cakes

We are in receipt of information to the effect | have recognized the peculiar position of this that a company, confined principally to Chinese, isolated island as regards „trade, :Sandakan are served. At present the length of time has been formed in Hongkong, with a capital | being the only place where the natives can boy that must elapse between sending an order of $500,000, for the purchase of about five or sell goods. To stop this trade would cause from this country and receiving the finished thousand acres of land from the North Borneo serious trouble at present in the Jolo group. work bas militated against utilising it for Company. The object of the company is to The gatives having no outlet for their produce dress trimmings, but should the present season utilize the forests on the land and bring the would starve or be forced into smuggling. The witness, is is expected, an unexhausted popu- trees to Hongkong. A director of the com- trade is chiefly in coconuts, mats, fowls and larity for Belfast linen gowns, it is probable pany left yesterday morning, per the German bêche de mer exchanged for rice and manu- that something of the kind may be attempted mail, for Sandakan vja Singapore,

factured goods.

for next year's wear.-Daily Telegraph.

SK FOR ASAHI JAPANESE BEER ASK FOR ASAHI JAPANESE BEER-ASK FOR ASAHI JAPANESE BEER-

G. Girault

Girqult,

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Superintendent.

MACAO HOTEL

(Late HING KEE BOTEL).

This FAVOURITE and LONG ESTABLISHED Hotel is situated on the SEA-FRONT commanding a MAGNIFICENT VIEW of the Harbour and adjacent islands, and is open to the COOL SOUTHERLY BREEZES in Summer.

The BED ROOMS are LARGE, COOL, AIRY, WELL-VENTILATED and HAND. SOMELY FURNISHED. The CUISINE is EXCELLENT and under direct EUROPEAN supervision.

PIC-NIC, SHOOTING or BOATING parties specially catered for. A commodious and comfortable stem-wheel HOUSE-BOAT, with sleeping accommodation for six passengers and EVERY CONVENIENCE, is provided for the use of visitors AT REASONABLE RATES. AGA MILITARY BAND PLAYS in the Gardens, close to the Hotel, three times a week.

SEA BATHING. STEAMERS to and from Macao, every MORNING and AFTERNOON.

WM. FARMER,

E. G. JORDAN Manager

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Proprietor,

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