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CLIMATE CONDITIONS AND CRUELTY.

AN EXPLANATIN OF THE ALLEGEN MIS- CONDUCT OF AMERICANS IN THE PHILIPPINES.

General Nelson A. Miles, Commander-in- Chief of the United States Army while in the Philippines, recently made what has passed foran investigation into a long series of charges of cruelty toward nalives. and allegations of other kinds of misconduct on the part of Ameri- can officers and soldiers. Among the changes against the American army in the Philippires contained in his report of his investigations are the following: That natives were subjected to the water cure," which in some cases proved fatal; that natives were shot when they refused in act as guides; that natives were con- fined in such crowded quarters that some diet From aufcation; and that in one instance two natives were whipped to death.

Writing as one who has spent two years in the Philippines as a newspaper corres pondent, during which time he was almost continuously at the front, Mr. F. Coleman says in the 71 1. 6. I saw, personally, some thing of de "ervelty and mix onduct" which Gene al Miles investigated recently, To begin with, of the goally fund of start- ling stories which emanate from a campaign, whether they be tales of misconduct, or of valour, at der ain prcentage will be found, if carefully investigated, to be atterly untrue, and in almo every instance the bal mice will be found to be very much exaggerated, The most notabe incidents of cruelty and bravery alike are, on the other hand, frequently un- reported. I saw certain excesses in the Philip- pines during the first year and a half of the in- surrection; but in most instances, if not in all, they were actuated by what seemed the chief actors in the war-drama, as well as to various

mere onlookers like myself, to be very good reasons indeed. It is just this paint which brings forward the question of climatic in- fluenc Those present when excesses occur red atinimused the irregolarity, er, if you will, barbarity, of the proceedings, and why? For two reasons. Life with an army in war time is not an existence which engenders refinement, particularly life with an army which is campaig. ning ontside the confines of civilization. War always develops some of the Worst features in the

of the nature

gents homa, he he white, black, yellow, or red. Added to the deteriorating influence of war in general, the soldier of an army of white men operating in a tropical climate is confronted by another degenerating farce. This res in the very climate itself. Certain unes under any observation in the Philippines fell from a higher and better moral type, for the time being, to a lower one, and suffered from a partial decay in certain qualities, as a result of the nervoas, testless existence which has fallen

to their lat

There may be no dividing line between cruelties that are inflicted hec use of the dread influence of war and crushies that may be attributed to climatic conditions, but ench degenerating influence plays a powerful part- That war brutalizes men is well known. That tropical climates have some effect in that direc tion will one day be equally well recognize;!; One has but to witness the long succession, of cases of insanity, nostalgia, and kindred ills that have assailed the United States army in the Philippines to gain some 'realization of the host of unseen, and almost unknown, foes that have combined forces with the more tangible illnesses of the body and the kinder fate of the fortunes of actual war. belive the American army officer to be one of the finest products of military history, and I have watched him campaign throughout the Spanish-American war, the Philippine insurrec- tion, and the last Chinese war. Almost as much might be said for the American soldier. Yet ! have scen American officers and American soldiers of a very fine type engaged in filling up an uncommunicative Filipino wth pure spring water, by means of a funnel placed in his mouth, with never a thought as to whether or not they were indulging in cruelty. I re- member distinctly the first time I ever saw the

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'water cufc," as it was called. The surgeon with the party assured me that no injury to the native would result, and I confess I was as little shocked as any one at the pe formance, and s frankly pleased with the result, which was the ultimate divulgation by the rascally native of which we were in search. That any officer would crowd prisoners so as to actually suffocate some of them, and do so wittingly or intentionally, I do not believe. That natives were shot when they refused to act as guides sounds quite as bad. if not worse. Yet the conditions under which the fighting was going on at the time must be taken into consideration before passing judgment on.any such case.

Some time in the fore part of the year 1899 Aguinaldo, who was then ostensibly at the head of the insurrection in the Philippines, issued praclamations counselling his people to abandon

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mary executions took place in the islands which were unnecessary, if most or all of these cases, without doubt, the effte of the climàtic influ ence on those whose duty it was to carefully weigh the ethics of the case was greatly, if not entirely, responsible for the occurrence of the event. With regard to the mention in General Miles's report of two deaths from whipping, was an eye-witness of an instance of native

whipping in the Philippines which was curi ously enough, the identical case. An American officer turned over certain insurgent prisoners to the incal native authorities, who were con ducting their own municipal government under the general direction of the commanding officer of the American troups in that district. The municipal authorities promptly instituted Spanish methods of torture in the form of a whipping past to exturi information from the prisoners. I visited the scene of the whipping and saw a sight 1 shall never forget. Kunwing the absolute power of the commanding officer

his own district, I said nothing there, but hurriedly returned to hevulquaiters at Manila.

The general fficer in command of the divi- sion in which the whipping took place and thie Governor-Generals of the isle ds were both

personal friends of mior, and to them I went with the story.. While Fans confident that buth of them thought I exaggerated the horror

of the scene I described, although it would hardly have been possible for ine to have done so, they took immediate steps to have any sock practices stopped for good and all. The most peculiar part of the whole business was the manner in which the commanding officer of the district took the news of my complaint. He had never taken the trouble to investigate the whipping-chamber and its horrors person. | ally, ite hater treacherous, lying natives cordially, and probably thought no treatment too bad for them When he received the news th it had complained, however, he could not understand it. His own conscience did not bother him. He had done no wring in his own eyes Consequently, he thought himself most unjustly prosecuted,

Subsequently I met a man who had known that officer since his childhood. He said the

afficer was as mild and grile a boy and young man as could be found anywhere. We were discussing the subject and its peculiar phases when a major-surgeon in the party interrupted

LIS

"It's easy ennugh to explain,” said be. Abat officer is merely another victim of the sinful climate of these inlands.

Ilis perspec- tive is all wrong,'

RECORD MOUNTAIN CLIMB.

THE CHAMPION A LADY,

Miss Elizabeth Tait, who holds the Gold Medal of Ben Nevis for a fine performance on that difficult mountain, has attracted wide- spread interest as a climber.

Modestly disclaiming exceptional genius

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Miss Tait said, in accounting for her frat, I was in the pink of condition then. I live at Loch Treig, Corcom, In- verness, N.B. Dr. Williams' pink pols for pile people cur- ed me of a most trying disease of the skin. A mass 3 Khzch tà. Fait, of red blotches, due Landy's Champs.n.p- to eczema, caused Gold Medal if Ben Nevis, irritation and pain

almost unbearable.

My brother-in-law, with whom I reside, and wn has been greatly benefited by using them, recommended me to try the pills named. I was very dubious of any good result, but after about a week I became aware of a decided improvement in my health, and before I had Ginished the second box-which was all I took

I was entirely fee of the troublesome disease. 1.am now in excellent health, and it is not unusual for me to walk twelve miles in a day. The pills are not purgative, but, on the con trary, strengthening."

Either och althy blood or weakness will cause the skin to break out, poison trying to

find its way from the system Purifying and

strengthening as they are, Dr. Williams' pink pills for pale people have cured many cases of erzema and chronic erysipelns which nothing else would touch. Anæmia, consumption, kidney disorders, rheumatism, and the frequent miseries of womankind also yield to them. Dr. Williams' Pink Pills may be obtained of most European chemists and drug store. All who suffer from weakness or lack of energy, whether in man or wonman, will do well to follow the same lead as the Lady Champion of Ben Nevis. Miss Tait is twenty-eight years of age, and occupies a position under Govern

ment. Her fine record on Ben Nevis was

accomplished in a fraction under two hours.

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PUBLIC AUCTION.

open fighting and engage in n guerilla warfare THE Undersigned has received instructions

pure and simple. The laws of war. by which the American army is guided, provide for special treatment of just such combatants as Aguinaldo advised bis foll wers to become.

General Order No. 100 of the rules of war of the American army is a comprehensive set of rules for the special benefit of such Filipinos as had decided to be peaceable agriculturists when it suited them and effective combatants when circumstances seemed to be favour. able to that course. Under its various clauses and provisions thousands of Filipinos who are probably alive and well torday could have been treated summarily as highway robbers and pirates," and could expect no quarter," as they were "not entitled to the privileges of the prisoner of war," and "death" was "the penalty of their offence" I have known of summary executions in the Philippines, but in every instance, save one, in which I was familiar with the facts of the case, I am certain the culprit thoroughly deserved his fate. 'I wouldnot be greatly surprised to hear that certain sum.

to Sell by PUBLIC AUCTION,

on

THURSDAY, the agth June, 1903,

at 2.30 P.M,

at

No. 5, EAST TERRACE, Kowloon, (tately occupied by Mr. FRED. LEMM

A QUANTITY OF

VALUABLE HOUSEHOLD

w****

FURNITURE,

(Full Particulars from Catalogue)

On View from WEDNESDAY, the 24th June. TERMS Cash on delivery.

GEO, Þ. LAMMERT,

Auctioneer. Hongkong, 20th June. 1003.

Insurance.

[7270

NORTH DERMAN FIRE INSURANCE

COMPANY OF HAMBURG,

THE Under e prestared to accept Hint Class FOREIGN and CHINESE RISKS at CI KRENT KATES. -

SIEMSSEN & Co. Hongkong, 18th May, 1895.

Undersigned AGENTS of the above

[*

Intimations.

A. S. WATSON & CO., LD.

AERATED WATER BOTTLES. THE system of sending out Bottles on loan having for a long time past caused dissatisfaction to our customers and loss to ourselves, we have decided that

On and after the 1ST JULY next ali Aerated Water Bottles, Ginger Beer bottles and Syphons supplied to customers will be charged for at the flowing rates;

Bottles...

...$1.20 per Dozen, 18.co do.

Syphons

On the return to our Factories of Battles and Syphons in good condition, that have been previously charged ng or paid fér, full credit will be given at the aliove rates.

A. 5. WATSON & CO. LIMITED, į

The Hongkong Dispensary. Hongkong, 19th June, 1903.

[7226 | VICTORIA DISPENSARY. AERATED WATER BOTTLES.

E system of sending ont Boitles on loan having for a long time past caused dissati-faction to our castomers and loss to ourselves, we have decided that

On and after the 1st JULY next all Aerated · Water Bottles, Ginger Beer Hottles and syphone supplied to customers will be charged

for at the following tates:--

totiles...

... $1.20 per Dozen Syphons..

Hon do. On the return to our Factories of Bottles and Syphons in good condition, that have been previously charged up or paid for, full credit well be given at the above rates.

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VICTORIA DISPENSARY. Trongkong, 19th June, 1973.

WATKINS, LIMITED.

AERATED WATER BOTTLES.

THE system, of sending out Bottles on loan

having for a long time past caused dissatisfaction to our customers and loss to ourselves, we have decided that

On and after the 1ST JULY next all. Aemted Water Rolles, Ginger Beer Bottles and Syphons supplied to customers will be charged for at the following rates:-

Bottles

Syphons...

... $20 per 1ozen

18.00 do.

Syphons in good condition, that have been On the return to our Factory of Bottles and previously charged up or paid for, full credit will be given at the above rates.

WATKINS, LIMITED." Hangkany, 19th June, 1993.

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OIL

CRUDE FLUID

POWDER

EMBROCATION:

BOAPB

GIBIKFECTORS

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FUMICATORS

COLORLEBA

FRAGRANT

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Intimations.

MANILA HEMP.

WANTED PARTNER.

Wfore EXPLOITATION and DEVE. ITH 30 to 30 THOUSAND DOLLARS

LOPMENT of JUAN LAMDA ESTATE, British North Borneo, (Proprietor Mr. P. DAWSON, Glasgow) Crop in the field: 60 to 70 toas Hemp. The Output can be Quintupled in 23 10 3 years. Further extension easy.

THE LESSEE,

Apply at No. 1o, Ice House Street. Hongkong: 19th June, 1903.

17212

NAVY CONTRACT.

TENDERS are invited for the SUPPLY of FRESH WATER for the Period of 12 months from 1st July, 1903, to H.M. Naval Yard, Hongkong, or to any of H.M. Ships and Hired Vessels lying in the Harbour.

Forms of Tender can be obtained on applica- tion to the Naval Store ffice, H.M. Naval Yard, Hongkong, and should be returned not later than NCON, on THURSDAY, 25th June, 1907.

Hongkong. 8th June, 1993

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THE

ROBINSON PIANO

Co., LTD.

END OF HIRING SEASON.

SECONDHAND Planos to be Cleared

out at the undernoted low prices.

GUARANTEED in excellent condition.

ORIGINAL PRICES $450 TO $1,400.

22, 1903.

Mails.

NIPPON YUSEN KAISHA.

(THE JAPAN MAIL STEAMSHIP COMPANY.)

PROJECTED SAILINGS FROM HONGKONG.—SUBJECT TO ALTERATION.

TEAMERS.

KINSHIU MARU...

P. L. Pync......

KAWACHI MARU

11. Fraser

{KOBE

DESTINATIONS.

SAILING DATES.

Į Thursday, 25th June, at

Nocn.

MARSEILLES, LONDON & ANT-SATURDAY, 27th June, at

WERP, VIK SIngapore, PenĂNG, COLOMBO and PORT SAID.

Daylight.

TOSA MAKU*.....................» «m«,

A. Christiansen

IDZUMI MARU

M. Yagi

(VICTORIA, BC, and SEATTLE, TUESDAY, 30th June, at

4 P.AS.

US.AVIA SHANGHAI, Moji, Kone and YOKOHAMA .......

{HOMDAY VIA SINGAPORE and THURSDAY, 2nd July, at

COLOMBO

Noon.

Through Passenger Tickets issued for the Principal Cities in the United States, Canada and Europe, in connection with the GREAT Northern Railway and Atlantic Steamers. Round-the-World Tickets also issued. Between Moji and Kobe, 1st and 2nd Class Through Passengers have the Optign of Travelling by the Sanyo Railway.

For further Information as to Freight, Passage. Sailings, &c., apply at the Company's Local Branch Office in Prince's Building, 1st Floor, Chater Road.

T. S. TAKAYANAGI Asst. Manager.

Is

To be Let.

Hongkong, 20th June, 1903, NORTHERN PACIFIC STEAMSHIP COMPANY. BOSTON STEAMSHIP COMPANY. A Moderate. BOSTON TOW-BOAT COMPANY.

PROPOSED SAILINGS FROM HONGKONG,

VIA

TO LET.

GODOWN, No. 1, MASONS LANE, Rent

·

[691e

DAVID SASSOON & CO., LTD. Hongkong, 11th June, 1903.

TO LET.

SHANGHAI, INLAND SEA OF JAPAN, HOUSES in LEIGHTON HILL ROAD.

KOBE AND YOKOHAMA, FOR VICTORIA, B.C., AND TACOMA, IN CONNECTION WITH NORTHERN PACIFIC RAILWAY COMPANY.

Steamers. Tons. Captains. 1903.

2,837 J. Truebridge...June 24 9,606 T. W. Garlick. June 30 2,81 A. Dixon ***** July 6 3,502, Panton......Aug.

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Steamers marked (*) have no passenger accommodation,

WERNER

NEEDHAM

...$400

Mlympia Tremont

Tacoma

380

Victoria

DORNER

375

DOES NOT STAN.

ROÏNSCH .

400

KILLS ALL

SCHIEDMEYER

250

... 280

DISEASE DERMA, DXYCENATES

THE AIR,

KINGZETT'S PATENTS.

"HOW TO DISINFECT" Back Fran.

THE #SANITAS" Co., Ltd., Bethnal Green, LONDON, E.

DISINFECTANTS

DENTISTRY.

SUI SANG. (Lately Practising with Dr. I. SAKATA), DENTIST,

No. 26, Connaught Road Central Pangang, och February to 3

RIGAUD'S

Viole

WAITE

This fugative and debeste perfund is persistant as an Extract for the

while as n and

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Powder,

has been

adopted by

the most r

Red French

Sudety

RIGAUD C

PERFUSIONE

EXTRACT

10.000

White Violets

pal cele bottle of PARIS Rigaud's Extract

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BORD... RACHALS (SEMI-GRAND)} 100

H. & MULLER

11

11

350

i and others of our own make at varying low

prices.

+ Our Stock of SMALL'INSTRUMENTS and MUSIC is also being sold at greatly

reduced prices at this season preparatory to our fresh stocks coming to hand.

Hongkong, 22nd May, 1903.

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CHINESE AMERICAN COMMERCIAL COMPANY.

公司 IMPORTERS, EXPORTERS AND MANUFACTURERS.

THE Company's OFFICES are established at Nos. 20 and 21, CONNAUGHT ROAD opposite DOUGLAS PIER.

Hongkong, 1st May, 1003.

TRADE

CURES

MARK

MEN & WOMEN

BIQ Ols a non-polsopous reatedy for aɔy unnatural discharge and inbammation irritation or ulceration thucous estrages. Paintes. Guaranteed pot sa striatura. Prevents contagion.

SOLD BY CHEMISTS. Circular mafied on regnest. MANUFACTURED BY The Evans Chemical Co. 1 CINCINNATI, O-

U.D, A

TSU FAN

DENTIST.

[$430

PRICE MODERATE-CONSULTATION FREE. Next to the Hongkong Dispensary, 50, Queen's Road, Central, Hongkong, 28th November, 1902.

MIDZUSHIMA & CO.,

COAL MERCHANTS,

(12992

NO. 4, QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL,

(Facing DuDDELL STREET).

HEAD OFFICE: No. 5. SAkaiMachi, KOBE.

UCHI-HOMMACHI, MOJI.

BRANCH OFFICES: MINAMI-ÁJIKAWA, OBAKA.

(KAIGAN, WAKAMATSU, AGENCY: Mr. S. NARAYAMA, MOTOMACHI, Yokohama,

Telegraphic Address :- MIDZUSHIMA," Kobe, Moji, Osaka, Wakamatsu and Hongkong.

Code used-A-1. & A. B. C. 4th Ed.

IMPORTERS OF JAPANESE COALS CONTRACTORS OF COAL to the Compagnie des Messageries Maritimes de France, Foreign and Japanese Steamers, Arsenal and Japanese Railway Companies, &c dirigi

SOLE PROPRIETORS of Kumamoto and Tenoura Coal Mines,;;;T SOLE AGENTS for Kawamiya, Komatengaura, Tenoura, Mlaamio, Ikejira and Kumagahata Collieries,

K. VYEMURA, Manager.

Hongkong, 3rd March, 1903,

FLATS in MORETON TERRACE, CAUSE-

WAY BAY, facing the Polo Ground. GODOWNS at BOWRINGTON, Prayn East. No. 2, RIPON TERRACE in Flats. Apply to

THE HONGKONG LAND INVEST. MENT & AGENCY CO., LD. Manukang, 6th June 1903.

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GODOWNS TO LET.

DRAYA EAST, Spacious, Two-storied and Single-storied Godowns. Suitable for Yarn or Coals. Also Land for Coal Storage.

Apply to

THE HONGKONG LAND INVEST- MENT & AGENCY CO., LD. Hongkong, 30th March, roo3.

[397€

TO LET.

The attention of passengers is directed to the very cheap rates offered by this line to the Pacific Coinst and in the Interior and Eastern Cines of the United States and to Europe.

Special mates allowed to members of Govern- and 96, Prava EAST.

ment Services.

Through Rills of Lading issued to Pacifc Coast Points and to the Principal Cities in the United States and Canada.

For further Information as to Freight or Passage, apply to

DODWELL. & CO, LIMITED,

General Agents. Hongkong, 3rd June, 103,

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COMPAGNTE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES.

PAQUEBOTS-POSTF FRANCAIS

NOTICE

STEAM FOR

SAIGON, SINGAPORE, BATAVIA, COLOMBO, PONDICHERRY,CALCUTTA, DJIBOUTI, EGYPT. MARSEILLES,

WO SPACIOUS GonowNS-No. 95

Apply 10-

H. N. MODY,

Victoria Buildings. Hongkong, 2nd February, 1903. (1328d

TO LET.

EVERAL NEWLY BUILT EUROPEAN

USES in LEIGH FON HILL ROAD. Apply to

THE HONGKONG & KOWLOON LAND & LOAN CO., LD

No. 8, Queen's Road West,

Honykany, 20th October, ronz

Consignees.

NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES,

HE P. & O. S. N. Co.'s Steamship

"BALLAARAT,"

MEDITERRANEAN AND BLACK SEA THE P

PORTS, LONDON HAVRE, BORDEAUX ALSO

PORTS or BRAZIL AND RIVER PLATF,

ON TUESDAY, the 30th June, 1003, at It A.M., the Company's Steamship "ANNAM," Captain Girard, with Mails Passengers, Specie and Cargo, will leave this Port for MARSEILLES. vid Ports of Call, WITHOUT TRANSHIPMENT.

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

Shipping Orders will be granted till Noon only on MONDAY, the 29th instant, Specie and Parcels received until 4 P., on the same day. No Cargo will be received on board on TUESDAY

f11040

FROM BOMBAY, COLOMBO AND

STRAITS. Consignees of Cargo by the above-named vessel are hereby informed that their

being landed and placed at their ricoids are Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Company's Godowns at Kowloon, where each consignment will be sorted out Mark by Mark, and delivery can be obtained as Loon as the

Goods are landed.

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This vessel brings on Cargo:- From London, &c, ex S.S. Australia. From Australia, ex 5.5. Oriental. From Persian Guli, er B.I.S.N, and B. & P.

5. N. Co.'s Steamers. Goods not cleared by the 25th instant, at P.M., will be subject to rent.

No Fire Insurance will be affected by me in any case whatever.

Damaged Packages must be left in the Godowns for examination by the Consignee's and the Company's representative at an ap Com-pointed hour.

Parcels are not to be sent on board, they must be left at the Agency's Office Contact and Value of Packages are required

For further Particulars, apply at the pany's Office.

G. DE CHAMPEAUX, Ageat. Hongkong, 16th June, 1901

Hotel.

(10040

KING EDWARD HOTEL.

A HIGH CLASS PRIVATE HOTEL.

All claims must be presented within ten days of the steamer's arrival here after which date they cannot be recognised.

No claims will be admitted after the Goods have left the Godowns.

E. A. HEWETT,

Superintendent

Hongkong. 18th June, 1003.

NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.

THE P. & O. S. N. Cole Steamship THER

"PEKIN,"

FROM BOMBAY AND STRAITS, Consignees of Cargo by the above-named vessel are hereby informed that their Goods are

LADIES' AFTERNOON TEA ROOMS. being landed and placed at their risk in the

PRIVATE BAR-

AND

BILLIARD ROOMS,

Hot and Cold Water throughout.

Electrically Lighted. Electric Fans (if required).

Electric Passenger Elevator to each Floor.

Table D'Hote at Separate Tables For Terms, &c, apply to the

MANAGER..

Hongkong, #jri October, 1009.

[116d

Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Company's Godowns at Kowloon, where each Consignment will be sorted out mark by mark, and delivery can be obtained as soon as the Goods are landed.

Goods not cleared by the 26th instant, aj | 4 P.36, will be subject to rent,

No Fire Insurance will be affected by me in any case whatever.

Damaged packages'must be left in the Go. dowas for examination by the Consigner's and the Company's representative at an appointed hour.

All claims must be presented within ten [days of the steamer's arrival hare after which

date they cannot be recognised.

No claims will be admitted after the goods bave left the Godowns.

E. A HEWETT,

Superintendent,

Hongkong, 19th June, 1903.