THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH,
TELEGRAM S... [#ONGKONG GENERAL
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Donation from the Tear.
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LONDON, 15th July.
The Tsar has given £500 towards the South Africa Memorial to the Scots Greys, of which the Tsar is Honorary Colonel.
The Moat Farm Murder. Dougal, the Moat Farin murderer, has been executed; he confessed his guilt on the scaffold.
The Pope's Illness. The Pope is slowly sinking.
LATER. General Botha on British Administration of the Transvaal, A long letter from General Botha to a friend, but apparently intended for publica tion, has been published in the Times. It denounces unreservelly, practically the whole British administration of the Transvaal: characterises Mr. Chamberlain's visit as a dismal failure, ford Milner's despatches about the success of repatriation work as a fairly tale for home consumption, and says that the whole policy, being inspired by fear and distrust, the Transvaal is most unhappy and dissatisfied.
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(N. C. D News.) The Cabinet Crisis in Japan.
Tokio, 10th July," The Emperor has suggested that Marquis Ito in conjunction with Marquis Yamagata shall take an advisory position near the Threnc which will involve their severing their party connections,
Public opinion appears in ppove nf this plan, because Marquis Ho's present dual func tions panty leailer and elder statesiban render him to day the counseller of the Minis try and ta-metrow its opponent.
LATER. Marquis was this afternoon appointed President of the Privy Council, thereby aban doning the leadership of Seiyukai, and the Katsura Cabinet remains in office.
President Loubet,
At a monthly meeting of the General Com mittee of the Hongkong General Chamber of Commerce held in the Chamber Room, City Hall, on Tuesday, 7th July, 1903 at 5.45 p.m. Present: Wr. F. A. Hewett (Chairman), "Mr. 13. R. Law (Vice Chairman), Hon. C. W. Dicksun, Messrs. C. ichleau, N. A. Siebs, J. RM. Smith. II. E. Tomkins, R. 'C. Wilenx, A. G. Wood and A. R. I owe (Secretary); ab ent Hon R. Shewan (ex officio).
MINUTES.
held on the Gib uhino were rend and con firmed.
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FRIDAY, JULY 17, 1903.
THE SANITARY BOARD.
The following discussion regarding new Standing Olders, which was not fully deal with in our yesterday's issue, ensued at the Sanitary Board meeting
on this subject that symbals were more econo- CHAMBER OF COMMERCE.mical and easier to work than flags, were better understood by landsimen and the adoption of the code from the 37 special distance signals of the Commercial Cnide made it equally under smad by the seafaring community, and that it was pointed out the signals could be increased.
The President-In order to expedite the if found necessary, by further combinations of business of the Board, I beg to move with re- the three symbols employed or by similar sig ference to the question of grating licences nals displayed from the yard arm, it seems to that under section 14, sub-section 1, of Ordi- the Committes that under the latter suggestion nahce No. 1 of 1903, the Board make the fol 117 separate signals could be made, or more lowing Standing Orders-(1) That applications than those employed in the recently-extended for exemption from provision of open spaces code nt Shanghai, a copy of which is enclosed required by the Public Health and Buildings In supporting the adoption of a symbol code Ordinance, 1903, may be forwarded for the The minutes of the last monthly meeting it may be mentioned that great weight was consent of the Governor in Council without a given to the argument brought forth in your resolution to that effect in each case after the letter of 31st July last, and also adhered to in
circulation of the papers to the members of the your further letter of toth September, 1902, that Board provided that there are no adverse mi- a flag system is not suited to local conditions
nutes on the citrulating paper under which the on the ground that, in the calm weather usually application has been circulated; and (2) with reference to applications for licences sued preceding typhoons, such signals would often
o be readily distinguisable, any Committee under schedule B of the Public Health and therefore respectfully suggest that the decision and Buildings Ordinance that they may be issued of His Fxcellency to adopt a flag system in with resolution to that effect in each case after preference to one of symbols may be re-conthe circulation of the papers to members of the sidered.
Huard provided also that there are no adverse minutes. The second proposal refers more espec ally to bake-house and laundry licences It has been the custom of the Board previously to act in this way by making Standing Orders to this effect; and the reason I bring the matter up now is that the old resolution was made under the old Ordinance, and a similar resolu-
hance. Numbers of these licences are presented tion has not boen, made under the new Ordi to the members of the Board for their consider ation and applications are often received only two or three days after a meeting of the Board has been held, and if the application is held over till the next meeting the delay is very considerable and affects the licensee. I think it would be more expeditious if we agree to these Standing Orders.
NEW MEMBERS OF CHAMBER. The Secretary reported that Messrs Goddard and Douglas and Barretto & Co. had been elected to membership since the last meeting subject to the usual confirmation by the unem. bers at the next annual general meeting.
THE CURRENCY QUESTION. Read letter, dated 15th ultimo, from the. Shanghai General Chamber of Comu erce skig whether this Chamber would be pie- rared to join with theirs and that of Tientsin in a Memorial addressed to the Doyen of the Diplomave Corps at Peking urging that the Chinese Government should have brought before it the imperative necessity of a remedy being found for the present unsatisfactory state of its currency and the desirability of its mak ing immediate preparations for the intraduction of a uniform national coinage preparatory to any scheme which might eventually be brought for ward involving the introduction of a gold standard.
The draft Memorial drawn by the Shanghai Chamber was discussed and, as its terms prac tically follower! the same lines which this Chamber intimated on the 12 h ultima to the Tientsin Chamber any petition it was thought desirable to present at this early stage of the question should t-ke, the Commitee decided to send a reply agreeing to join in the Memo- rial as draft,
S'EAMSIUP SUBSIDIES
A copy of the repart of the Select Committee of the to-se of Commons appointed to inquire Into the subsidies to Ste unship Companies and sailing vessels under Foreign Government and the effect "thereby pro fuced an British trade, which had been forwarded by the Secretary for the information of the Chamber, was laid on the tall.
OFFICIAL CODE" VOCABULARY. The Chairman said that with reference to the telegram sent on the rath of May lasta reply had been received informing this Cham her that the British Postmaster General had agreed in bring the Chamber's protest against the proposed compulsory adoption of the voca- bulary before the International Telegraph Con- ference and that it was understood, the British Postal Authorities were also opposing its com pulsory use.
London, 10th July. Presint Loubet's farew- telegram to the King from Dover, which speaks of France as the friend of England, expresses the keynote fruo 1 BITION OF COOLIE IMAIGRATION "IN of the whole visit, which brought to light the "genuinely friendly ferding of the two people.
Changing the King of Italy's Plans.
London, fith July, Owing to the Pupe's illness, le proposed visit of the King Victor Emmanuel to Paris is postpened until September.
the Governinent.
SINGAPORE FROM RONGKONG
The following letter was read :---
Chamber of Commerce, Singapore, 12th June, 1903 The Secretary, Chamber of Commerce, long-
kong.
Dear Sir, I have the bano ir to enclose for the information of your Chambér copies of the following correspondence: -
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Letter from Colonial Secretary, dated the 11th inst.
Reply thereto from the Chamber of Com Mr. Chamberlain's Zollvercin and merce, dated the 12th inst in connection with the prohibition of immigration of coolies from Yongkong of which you have doubtless re- the number of cases of plague that have re- ceived official notification--in consequence of cently occurred on board steamers arriving here with coelics from your port.
London, th July.
The Duke of Deyor stäre, Lord President of the Council, has informed Lord -Gaschen that the Government will da is best to publish in- formation anent the tariff before the end of the session. བྷ
Turkoy and Bulgaria.
Lupron, 13th July. There is a general impression that the dan ger of hostilities between Turkey and Bulgeria
has be n aver ed.
End of the Cabinet Crisis in Greece.
London, 1318. Julg. Mr. Ralli has formed a coalition Ministry in Greece with the aid of the followers of Mr. Delyannis,
INTERNATIONAL EXCHANGE
COMMISSION,
We understand that at the international conference to study the best means for exta-
blishing st ble relations in the value of money between countries which have a gold standard and countries which have a silver standard; held at the Foreign Office yesterday, an ar- rangement was arrived, at respecting the Currency of China. Several meet ngs have- been held of the members of the United States
2. it will be observed that the Austrian steamer dic'pomene, which airived here on the 10th instant, reported three deal.s from plague durig the voyage, and that two cases of plague were found on board upon her arrival, Further that this is the fourth time recently that plague has been found on vessels from Hongtong.
With regard to the disinclination shewn to alter the present symbol signals because of the 'acal junk population's lamiliarity with them, I am to point out that this difficulty might distribution amongst the junk and sampan easily be overcome by the publication and population of a card showing only the few needs, with a nole that other signals shewn are signals in their altered form necessary for local intended only for sea-going craft. This would obviate the confusion in their minds which it is apparently thought might be occasioned on their being supplied with a copy of the whole code.
I am als directed to inquire whether His Excellency has favourably considered the further sexgestions put forward by the Cham: ber for the greater efficieny of the local observatory by the establishing of additional signal stations, direct telephonic communica tion between the Observatory and the Harbour Office, Hainan Observations, simultaneous daily telegraphic observations from other Observatories, the supply of the latest instru- ments, and the publishing of any information offered by other Observatories, which were contained in the special report enclosed in my letter of 13th Janu ry last and which sugges tions my Cominiltee trust have met with His Excellency's approval-1 have etc.
Hon. Colonial Secretary.
(Sd.) A. R. LOWE,
Secretary.
Colonial Secretary's Office,
Hongkong, 2nd July, 1903. Sir, I am directed to acknowledge the re- reipt of your leiter of the 25th ultimo regarding the introduction of the flag system of weather signals, and to inform you that before giving his final decision in the matter His Excellency the Governor had carefully and anxiously con- sidered the correspondence from the he, inning, with every desire to meet the wishes of the Chamber of Commerce but with a fall sense of his responsibility in ordering a change in a system of signalling which the Officials of the local Observatory and the fiarbour Master consider practically superior to that adopted at Sicawei, His Excellency's ultimate decision was to add the flag signals as used at Shanghai as independent signals for the shipmasters wo seem in desire them leaving the present cone system intact.
His Excellency's reason for so doing was that in your letter of May 17th, 1902, you stated that your Committee were anxious for the adoption of the flag signals on the ground that Shanghai possessed a code of signals which
was
Mr. Hewell:-With regard to your proposal it has come, as far as I am concerned, rather as a surprise to the Board. It appears lo ine the questions involved are very important and I do not think it is altogether wise- speak subject to correction-for the Board to relegate 100 readily their authority to committees or sub-committees. Under the Ordinance these powers have been relegated to the Sanitary Board, and we should uphold them, For I may myself say will regard to making adverse or otherwise comments on these applications, when they come round to me I'am busy as a rule, and I read them as fast as I can and in most cases initial thera aferely to show that I have seen them; but that does not mean be. cause initial a paper that I passed the application without any comment. always look at it that these questions will be more or less discussed at our fortnightly meetings. If I
thought that these questions would not be dealt with at those meetings it would involve a very considerable or careful study of papers at the moment. I think that probably what I have said is the view taken by most of the unofficial members of the Board. should be very slow to adopt such a proposal particularly without having discu sion and,. possibly, further time for consideration.
When I think we
The President pointed out that his motion had not been seconded, and therefore Mr. Hewett's remarks were out of order.
Mr. Hewett said that as he had not heen stopped at the beginning he premised that he was in arder.
The President funher rearked that it was not proposed to relegate this power to acom. mittee of the Board. It was simply proposed to make Standing Orders for the conduct of the business of the Board between its meetings.
Mr. Hewett Ta pass over the responsibility which is given to us by the Ordinance to some. body else.
The President said it had always been the circulating cover for the whole matter to be custom when there were any minutes on the brou ht up, but if there were no minutes it was concluded that members were agreed, and the granting of the licence was recommended to the Governor in Council, who ultimately
decided,
admitedly the hest in the Far East." in your letter of the 23rd August, 1992, you of years been in daily use in Shanghai, where repealed that the flag code has for a number it has given the greatest satisfaction to ship- masters frequenting the port you achd that "the adoption of a flag signal service, which would be principally for the use of the foreign shipping in harbour, need not necessitate the abolition of the present drum, cone and ball The Vice-President suggested that the sub- in order to give members time to consider it signals shewn by HM.S. Tamur for theject be allowed to stand over till next meeting benefit of native shipping craft" and further pointed out that the code has been, generally There were undoubtedly a great many matters adopted by the German, Russian and Chinese which it appeared unnecessary almost to delay in dealing with until the Board meeting; the Governments along the coast of China.
mere renewal of licences, for instance, was a matter which could very readily be relegated in the way proposed by the President.
support the Government of this Colony in any 3. While my Committee feel compelled to reasonable course taken to keep Singapore free fruns dire a calamity as would be the intro- uction of plague among our Common.tv, still from the point of view of intertrade with Hong-warning, and therefore in deciding to meet kong the course is the which this Chamber usgloubtedly feels to be seriously regrettable.
The object that my Committee has in direct y me tu commun ente with you on this sub- ject, is respect wily to inquire whether some means of an examination of Chinese pas; sengers from Hongkong for Singapore could not be devised and put into practice of so much more stringent a nature as would be likely to dece to a minimum the chances of plagte cases occurring on the voyage or arriving here. 5. The last thing that Singapore would ever .desire is to have quarantine or prohibition ap
plying here to steamers arriving from Hang." devised of reducing the risk of this to a kong, and if any action on your side can be minimum, it would not be less agreeable to us than we feel it would be to our reighbours and friends of longkong,
I have the honour to be, Sir,
Your abedient servant,
(54) MEX, GUNY,
Secretary,
A long discussium kllowed and I was de
Comminion now`visi ug London with repre sentatives of this country, as well as of Chinn and Mex co We are not in a position to state what ale the terms arrived at, but we may take it as being eminently satisfactory that a possibly practical solution, as regards tied to reply hat the benefits to Hongkong China, has been anived at. The subject is a from the coolie traffic with Singapore were only derived from the passige money, and they were very compi cated one, hui, as we have already stated, though the difficulties of coinage aud
not of a sufficiently remunerative nature to currency are of a very form dable character it a low of any expense being incurred at this end. If therefore Chinese con as were neces- is no reason why hads should be folded and the conclusion arived at that it is hope. sary in order to supply the labour market is less. There will undnubtedly be great Singapore it would doushless be to the advant- native opposition by bankers, compradores age of that Colony to found a segregation camp and shroffs, and all that is comprised in the powerful Shansi guild, who are interested in matters of exchange; and exchan e, be it re- cost or delay to carrying steamers. membered, affecting not only countries bul that arises between provirce and province.and Further parliamentary papers forwarded by city and city in China. A single coin as unit the Colonial Secretary relating to the ratificat- of value in China would not please them. Yetion of the Brussels Sugar Convention were this is the first step that must be taken before laid on the table.. the question of Chinese foreign exchange can
be grappled with,
on one of the numerous islands near there where the cooles could be landed free of any further
SUGAR CONVENTION,
STORM WARNINGS.
The following correspondence was read:-- Hongkong General Chamber of Commerce, Hongkong, 25th June, 1903.
Considerable interest continues to be taken in what may possibly be the outcome of the visit of the United • tates Commission to this country in connection with be proposal to Sir, I am directed to acknowledge the re- obtain some working plan on which silver may ceist of your letter of 21st ultimo intimating be utilised as a currency on a more stable basis that his Excellency the Governor bad derided than bas prevailed of recent years. It will be to introduce at the Hongkong Observatory the remembered that on the identical notes pre-flag system of weather signals for the inform sented by China and Mexico to the Americanation of shipmasters, similar to that in use at adminis ration, the President referred to the Shanghai, and that the present cone system question in his message to Congress, and thai would be continued for the information of the the Commi-sion which has been in this coun. local junk population. try were subsequently nominated to investi gate the matter The members of the -Com- mission left London on 18th inst. for Paris, and subsequently proceed to Berlin, &. Petersburg and The Hague with the same.object as they have had in view here. It is expected that they will return to this country in September. L&C. Express 19th June.
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The Committee of the Chamber desire me to convey their thanks to the Government for
agreeing to institute this much-needed reform in the aystem of weather signalê. made by this Chamber in the report of the Sub- In-view, however, of the recommendation Committee app sinted to examine the communi- cations received from the shipping community
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His Excellency consideration voar Chander will acknowledge the inconven- ence of unduly multiplying systems of typhoon as far as His Excellency considered justifiable the wishes of your Chamber, is Excellency consi'ered it preferable to add a code that has been declared by them to be satisfactory and that has been generally adopted over the coast. of China rather than to introduce a new system different from that hitherto adopted in the Far
East.
I shall address you further regarding the points raised in the last paragraph of your let ier under acknowledgment,
I have the honour to be, Sir,
Your obedient servant.
(Sd.) F. H. MAY,
Culonial "ecretary,
Secretary, Chamber of Commerce. The Chai man said that as the Government had definite decided hot to introduce an ex tended synilvl system for weather signals, it would be nec saty to let the matter rest until ufficient time had elapsed to enable the new Flag System to rece ve a fair trial.
JUNKS FLYING FOREIGN FLAGS IN ORDER TO EVADE PAYMENT OF CHING FEE TAX
The Secretary report d that, in answer to the Chamber's letter of ing ir, the Goverment had replied on the 26th ultimo to the effect that the practice of refusing licenses to those junks flying foreign flags would he continued. It was, after some discussion, decided to make further representations to the Government on this subject.
DEATH OF MISS JANET WALDORF.
The resident expressed his willingness to let the matter stand over till next meeting. But this, he pointed out, was not a new pro- cedure. I had been the custom formerly, and that was the reason he brought it up now.
COMPENSATION.
Me Rumj ihn wished to know if any of the landlords of cl sed houses had been com pensated. The President replied in the
egative.
Mr. Rumjahu ubmitted that they ought to 'e compensated. The houses had been built according to the laws of the day, and when they were closed they complied with the exist- ing ws, and it was no fault of the landlords that such a course was adopted. Some houses bad been closed for more than three months, and it would be better if the Government were recommended to pay compensation is the landlords for loss of rent.
The President sad the buns 's had been closed beccuse they were found to be unfit for human habitation by reason of the outbreak of several cases of plague As soon as the neces sary steps had been taken to reuder them fit for human habitation, they were released.
Mr. Rumjahn-They have been accord ing to the Health Ordinance of de day,
Mr. Fung Wa Chun-And they have closed on-accntit of plague.
Mr. Humjaha-It duesn't matter. Mr. Hewelt asked on what Ordinance Mr. Runj in based his ontention that compensa. tion should be granted ?
Mr. Rumjahn replied that the houses had been closed to mitigate an outbreak of plague, and it was of the fundamental principles of British fairplay and justice that whatever benefited the public should be paid for by the public le thought that section 308 of the Imperial Public Health Ordinance of 1875 gave compenstion for any damages,
The President said the law here would have
to b's altered first, for at present compensation
is only granted for damage to articles during. the process of disinfection.
Dr. Pearse made a statement with regard to these houses.
COMMERCIAL,
TO-DAY'S INTELLIGENCE.
the closing quotations are as follows:-
Banks
...$68 1.'don £63.15 Nationals
28
O
AN
China Traders China Fires. Indo-Chinas
63 b.
85 b.
98 5.
China and Manilas ...
21 b.
Do.,
(new)
16 b.
Douglas
Shells China Sugars Punjams
Docks...
Kowloon Wharves Farnhams Hongkong Lands West Points Hotels... Hamphreys
40 sa. 1.2.6 sa. & b.
...$ 95 5.
2.30 ... 2 b.
88 b.
Tls. 170
...$161 S.
42
Hongkong Coutons.... Green Islands
... 15 s. 12 S. 15 $1. 24 b.
+
.TO-DAY'S EXCIL-NGU
LONDON, Telegraphic Transfer...1/8 11/16 Bank Bills, on demand.....1184
To-day's Advertisements.
HE
THE
PUBLIC AUCTION.
Undersigned has received instructions
to Sell by
PUBLIC AUCTION,
2 FOR ACCOUNT OF THE CONCERNED,
TO-MORROW (SATURDAY), the 18th July, 1903,
at FI A. M at their
SALES ROOMS, No. 8, Des Vœux Road, Corner of Ice House Street,
30 Cases CONDENSED MILK;
30 Cases MORTON'S ASSORTED JAMS; To Cases ASSORTED PICKLES;
5 Cases ORANGE MARMALADE;
ALSO
A Quantity of WINES and SPIRITS. TERMS:—As usual,
HUGHES & HOUGH,
Auctioneers,
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Hongkong, 17th July, 1903.
PUBLIC AUCTION.
to Sell by: PUBLIC AUCTION, FOR ACCOUNT OF THE CONCERNED, TO-MORROW (SATURDAY), the 18th July, 1903, at II A.M., at their
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Credits, 4 months sight 1.9.1/6 THE Undersigned have received instructions D'ments 4 months' sigh 1...1/9 3/16 ON BERLIN, (demand)
.........M.1.76 ON PARIS, Bank Bills, on demand. ........2 17 Credits, 4 months' sight......2.201 ON NEW YORK, Bank Bills, on demand...424
Credits, 30 days' sight ON BOMBAY, Telegraphic Transfer....129.
On demand.........
1291 ON SHANGHAI Telegraphic Transfer ......71}
Private 10 days' sight ON YOKOHAMA, T.T. Sovereigns, Hank's Buying Rate Gold Leaf 100 inch, ner inel
Jar Silver.......
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OPIUM QUOTATIONS. To-lays quotations are as follows:-
MALWA NEW..........................
15
LAST YEAR.. ÜLDEST
PATNA NEW
12
QLD ... BENARES NEW
OLD .......... PERSIAN (PAPER)..
nom.
...831 $11.75
.....61.35
Perbest
@glo/990
@ 1,020/1,040 @ 1,080/1,120
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1,075 1,085 740/800
To-day's Advertisements,
NOTICE.
Tis hereby notified that there is a Vacancy IT is for a NON-CHINESE SEVENTH CLERK in the Treasury at a Salary of $660 rising to $840 per annum by biennial increments of 60. The principal duties are to keep certain account books, to copy correspondence, prepare returns, receive and despatch documents, and to take charge of stationery.
Candidates who must be over 17 and under 20 years of age, will be examined as a competi tive examination to be held, by the Board of Intending Examiners on the 24th instant. candidates should apply at the Colonial Secretary's Office for further information before that date. They should at the same time lodge a certificate of age, a certificate of health, and testimonials as to character and qualifications. The subjects of the examination will include reading, writing, dictation, composition, and
rithmetic.
The appointment will be probationary for a period of six months.
By Command,
F. H. MAY, Colonial Secretary.
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Colonial Secretory's Office,
- Hongkong, 16th July, 1903.
HONGKONG RIFLE ASSOCIATION.
SHORT RANGE-CUP-AND-SPOONS.
THERE a COMPETITION, ns
above TOMORROW, the 18th instant, comunencing at 3 PM.
RANGES-200, 500 and 600 yards. Seven Shots and a Sighter at each Range. Weather permitting.
MOWBRAY S. NORTHCOTE, Hon. Secretary. Hongkong, 17th July, 1903,
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.
'HE P. & O, S, N. Co.'s Steamship
"BENGAL
THE P
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FROM BOMBAY, COLOMBO AND STRAITS Consignees of Cargo, by the above-named vessel are hereby informed that their Goods are being landed and placed at their risk in the Hongkong, and Kowloon Wharf and Gradown Company's Godowns at Kowloon, where each consignment will be sorted out Maik,by Mask, and delivery can be obtained as soon as the Goods are landed.
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This vessel brings on Cargo From London, &c., ex S.S. China. From Australia, ex S.S. Arendia, From Persian Gulf, ex B.L.S.N. and B. & P.
S. N. Co.'s Steamers.
Optional Goods will be landed here unless instructions are given to the contrary before 11 AM, TO-DAY.
Goods not cleared by the 23rd Instant, a 4 P.M., will be subject to rent.
No Fire Insurance will be affected by me in any case whatever.
Pámaged Packages must be left in the Godowns for examination by the Consigner's and the Company's representative at an ap pointed hour,
All claims must be presented within ten days of the steamer's arrival here after which date ihey cannot be recognised.
Superintendent
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No claims will be admitted after the Goods have left the Godawas.
E. A. HEWET
Hongkong, (7th July, 1003
PACIFIC. MAIL STEAMSHIP COMPANY.
NOTICE.
Mr. Rumjahn-It appeared that some of these houses had to be closed for about three months, and if they were unfit, for human habitation they ought to be resumed. They of plague evacuation of a block of houses were about 130 in all. During the prevalence CONSIGNEES of CARGO per Sicaniship was a good measure, but owners of property ought to be compensated for the loss in rental.
The discussion then dropped.
Advices from America bring the sad news of the death, from preumonia. of that popular young actress, Miss Janet Wal torf, which occurred in New York on June toh. The deceased lady is well remembered in Hong- kong, as it was only eig ́t months ago to-day that her talented Company opened a six weeks' season at the Theatre Royal, · Her appearance on the stage was always a signal for applause, and many were the congratulations she received from enthusiastic admirers who had the good fortune of meeting her. lo such plays as Magda, Camille, and Romeo and Juliet she large audience. As we stated in criticising was seen at her best and always attracted a her acting in the Shakespearinn tragedy, she was "the personification of all that is sweet in girlhood, and her gigantic struggle with the lengthy role moved every hearer. For pictu resqueness, for tragic intensity, for variety, and for the peculiar gift of exciting the imagination, Settlements Government has made arrange. THE E. & C. Exprest learns that the Straits all combined, it stands, and is likely to stand,meals with the P. and O. Company for the onrivalled by any of her efforts. The deceased
Shanghai and America, reaching San Francisco, evidence of the fact that the proposal is going lady left Hongkong on the 3rd January for transport of treasure in connection with the new scheme for the next two years; a further which, she had left to tour the Orient some four years ago, in the midd'e of April.
forward, and that apparently no time it being Jost,
"KOREA,"
The above Steamer having arrived,Consignees of Cargo are hereby requested to send in their Bills of Lading for countersignature, and to take immediate delivery of their Goods from alongside.
Cargo impeding the discharge of the Vessel will be landed and stored-at-Consignees!-riske- and expense..
E. W. TILDEN, Agent.
Hongkong, 17th July, tong.
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ALSO
One SEMI-GRAND PIANO, "One BAGA- TELLE-TABLE, One ADMIRAL FITZ. ROY'S BAROMETER, a Quantity of SHOES; AND
Five Descriptive Volumes of MEN AND WOMEN OF THE DAY.
TERMS:-As usual.
HUGHES & HOUGH,
Auctioneers.
18628
Hongkong, 47th July, 1903.
DOUGLAS STEAMSHIP COMPANY, LIMITED.
FOR SWATOW. HE Company's Steamship
THE
HAILOONG," Capin Evans, will be despatched for the. above Pon, on SUNDAY, the 19th instant, at 8 A M.
For Freight or Passage apply to
“DOUGLAS, LÁPŔAIK & Co.,
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"BEN" LINE OF STEAMERS.
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES,
S.S. "BENGLOE," FROM MIDDLESBRO', LONDON AND- STRAITS.
CONSIGNEES of Cargo are hereby at their risk into The Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Company's Godowns whence and/or from the wharves delivery may be obtained.
that all Goods are being landed
No Claims will be admitted after the Goods have left the Godowns, and all Goods unde- livered after the 23rd instant will be subject
to rent.
All Claims against the Steamer must be pre sented to the Undersigned on or before the joth instant, or they will not be recognized.
All broken, chafed, and damaged Goods are to be left in the Godowns, where they will be examined on the zand instant, at 3 P.M. No Fire Insurance has been effected: Bills of Lading will be countersigned by
GIBB, LIVINGSTON & Co., Agents. Hongkong, 17th July, 1903.
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JAMES BUCHANAN & CO.
SCOTCH WHISKY DISTILLERS
By Appointmunt tas
5. M. THE KING
and
HURII, the PRINCE of WALES
Supplied at all the LEADING CLUBS and HOTELS,. and to be obtained from LANE, CRAWFORD & CO., Queen's Road. Central-
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