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TELEGRAMS.

(Reuter's.)

Russia in Manchuria,

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, MONDAY, JULY: 27 1903. T

BIG LAND DEAL.

We hear that another big land deal was quite recently concluded in the Colony. The exten. sive properly in occupation of Messrs. Shevan, Tomes & Co's and other offices Loxios, 24th July. changed hands to a Chinese purchaser at ~~Lord Cranborne in the House of Com$100,co, who four days after completed the

mons said that in regard to Manchuria the Government would be delighted to come to an agreement with Russia, but they had never been able to ascertain what Russia wanted it was very unsatisfactory that Manchuria had not yet been evacuated; Japan was becoming uneasy and the United States anxious for a settlement.

The Standard's correspondent at Tientsin ires that since the 15th July, there has been an incessant increase and concentra tion of Russian forces at Port Arthur.

LATER,

Lord Cranbome in the House of Com- mons said that our policy re Manchuria was well known, for it was contained in the Anglo-Japanese agreement and other diplo matic instruments in which the special in- terests of Japan in Korea were recognized and our own interests in China reasserted; it was, however, indisputable that Russia oc- cupied rather a special position in Manchuria.

re-sale of the same property at a profit of $20,000. The cost to te first vendo! now in England a few years ago was $180,000, lic was represented in the deal by his attorney in Hongkong.

CRIMINAL SESSIONS.

ALLEGED MANSLAUGHTER.

"The Criminal Sessions was continued this morning before the Chief Justice, Sir W. M. Goodinan. The only case untried was that of a Chinaman, named Chau Kang, who was charged with manslaughter. The Hon. Sir H. Spencerllerkeley(Attorney-General), i structed by Mr. F. B. L. Bowley, prosecuted, and prisoner, who pleaded not guilty, was defended by Mr. M. W. Slade, whn was instructed by

J.

Mr. Beavis,

The following jury was sworn :-Messrs. D. Osmund (foreman) F. H. Summers, J. T. Douglas, C. Perkins, E. T. Binge, F. J. Chunet and J. A. Stopani,

It appeared from evidence taken that, on the 23rd May last, prisoner was working with others Mr. Chamberlain's Fiscal Policy.

on board the s.s. Nanting then lying on the In regard to Mr. Chamberlain's fiscal east side of the Macan wharf. At six o'clock policy, the Duke of Devonshire declares in the evening, the deceased and a friend, that Mr. Chamberlain had spoken for him- carrying a bale of dried fish, were going en self alone and that no member of the Goy-board the s.s. Hangsum to proceed to Micno. ermint had as yet said a single word to identify himself with that policy,

LATER.

The King in Dublin. The King, on foot, has visited the slums of Dublin where he was uproariously ac claimed by the populace.

The King, accompanied by the Queen, also visited, Maynooth where Their Majesties received three Catholic Archbishops and twenty Eishops; the King during the recep tion fittingly referred to the late Pope.

The Anglo-French Commercial Union,

The French press is much gratified at the reception of the Delegates in England.

Australian Army Organisation' Scheme.

The Australian Federal Executive have adopted an Army Organisation Scheme, providing a mobile field force, capable of military operations at the shortest notice wherever Australia may desire. The force will consist of 27,753 men and 84 guns, also of a garrison force largely composed of

Volunteers,

(N. C. D) NMIS) The Campaign in Somaliland.

London, 21st July.

Lord Stanley, Financial Secretary in the War Office, assured the House of Commons that the War Office had no intention whatever of undertaking enterprises in Somaliland invol.

ving any great expense.

Mr. Chamberlain's Zollverein.

London, 22nd July. The Tariff Reform League has been inaugur sled in London, the Duke of Sutherland pre- siding. There was a crowded gathering of Peers and Members of the House of Commons of both parties. The League intends to start a propaganda throughout the Kingdum. In a debate in the House of Lords numerous refer. ences were made to the possibil-Lies of invasion of the Indian frontier and hence the necessity for increased power of defence.

(Mariln Cablenews.)

Anarchists in Germany.

New York, 21st July,

A special dispatch to the New York Tribune from Berlin tells of the discovery of a plot to kill the Kaiser. The schemers were the usual lawless gang th finds a home in London, and they had apparently inatured plans to send the Emperor of Germany to death at the first op- portunity. This was to come when, he next appeared in public.

The Late Pope.

The fokis from the 's.s. Nontine were playing on the wharf and so olis sucted their way Decemred asked them to mive, in order to let him pass, bit they began abusing him, and from words they cune to blows, which resulted in deceased being pushed into the water and drowned

By a majurity of 6 to 1 prisoter was found not guilty, and was discharged.

The Court was adjourned sine die.

THE HEALTH "OF HONGKONG.

The return giving the number of plague cases recorded during, the two days ended at noon to-day shows one fatal case was nori. fied as having been found at the door of No

28, Caine Road. During the week one japa. nese and 12 (hinese cases were notified, of which it proved fatal. Since January 1st 1,364 cases and 1,198 deaths have been recorded. One Indian case nf enteric ferer, and a fatal (Chinese) case of puerperal fever were notified during the seven days ended at noon on Satur- day

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HONGKONG WATER POLO LEAGUE COMPETITION.

EXCURSIONS TO MACAO.

As an excursion boat the s.s. Kishan of the Longkong, Canton and Macao Steamboat Co. is very much in popular favour. She ran her first excursion trip to Macao and back, under *charter of $1,003 for the return journey, not long ago, and has been in demand by several parties for a special trip to Macao on the 2nd proximo. The result of the competition to secure the boat has been a profit of $250 more to the Steamboat Co. for the day's run to Macao and back. $1,250 is the money agreed to be paid for the charter of the boat for the and Argust, and the settlement for a like trip for the 4th October next was effected at the rate of fifteen hundred dollars. The same party secured the Kinshan for bath the trips.

TIENTSIN.

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From Our Own Correspondent.).

Tientsin, July 17th. We are making up this year for the la- three comparatively temperate seasons, and everyone is more or less played out. Your correspondent feeling the effects of six years' work without a break and must be forgiven a little dilatoriness. Since the return of M. Lessar to Peking last Tuesday there has been a sudden cessation of "war news" and most people have it that all chance of war is now over. I think, however, any conclusion on this head is premature. From the recent Havas telegram that the Czar is going to visit London it would almost seem that Russia is doing anything and everything to gain time. Reuter has not confirmed the report which is disbelieved here, and may have been spread merely to throw tire Japanese Cabinet inte confusion and if possible create a misunderstanding between the Allies.

Everything has figuratively gone flat, here the past week. In Chinese circles no Edicts or movement of any kind indicate anything going on. The few persons left in Tientsin are interested chiefly in the opening of the new church here, which after three years hard work, interrupted by the Siege, is to be conserrated and used for the first time on Sunday 19th. The half of what will be a very large church, which is now buik, is a handsome, substantial, cruciform building, perhaps one of the China. brick work in fi-est pieces of Though somewhat lacking in architectural beauty on the outside, once inside one is im pressed by the dignity of the lolly roof rising in magnificent arches into a dome lined with dark polished wood, the chancel being circular and lighted by narrow stained glass windows. The altar is richly curtained and the new altar frontals are very handsome; these, also the cross and candle, being gifts in memory of the late Mr. Scot, as is the beautiful little lady chapel in course of erection. The pulpit has been given by six British officers who were stationed in Tientsin and attended the tem- porary church room, while the very handsome solid brass lectern, eagle with outstretched

We have received the following list of fix wings, is given by nine Tientsin residents tures from the hon. secretary

July 31, Lusita o H.K.V.C. Aug. 11, V.R.C. 1. S.F.

4, R.A. 7. RE.

5. Y.M.C.A.

V.R.C.

10, Lusitano . S.F.

12, H.K.V.C. 1. R.E.

14, Y.M. .A 7. R.A.

17, H.K.V.C. 1.R.A.

18, Lusitano 9. V.M.C.A. 19, R.E, S.F.

20, Lusitano.v. V.R.C. 21, Y.M.C.A. 7. R.E. 24. H.K.V.C. v. S.F. 26, V.R.C. v. R.A.

THE LATE MR. HECTOR SAMP- SON.

At an inquest held at Shanghai last week on the body of Hector Sampson, who shot himself on 21st inst., it was stated that deceased had ben in bad health for a long time and had suffered from sleeplessness lately. The heat had also upset him. A bra her of the deceased deposed that he had lonked through his papers and pockets and had found nothing. He had not looked over his Bank account, so did not kont bow his finances were, but believed them to be all right. Anyway, there was nothing to cause this. He had not heard him making any complaints.

Deceased was always cheerful.

In the spring deceased told witness that the doctors had given him 3 months to live but he said it with a smile as much as to say he would give them the lie. For about 15 years deceased had suffered from neuralgic headaches and always carried menthol in his pocket.

The jury without retiring returned the verdict that deceased committed suicide whilst in a state of temporary insanity accelerated by the

The funeral took place at the Pahsienjao Cemetery at 6 p.m. on 12nd in t and was at tended by about 50 old friends of the deceased. The burial service was read by the Rev. C. E Darwent and a very impressive addres was given by him afterwards. Ile pointed out that it was not for human beings to judge in such cases of calamity, and that anyone might be similary affected by temporary iliness of the body which no doubt acted very powerfully on the brain, which was at all times liable to give way under any sudden stress. coffin was carried to the grave by eight friends of the deceased.

New York, 23rd July. A special dispatch to the New York Times from Rome, says: The ceremonies of the Pope's tuneral have begun. The great mass of sepulture will be said at St. Leter's. Hun-excessive heat. dreds of thousands of people will attempt 10p present. Seats are reserved for the Cardinals Archbishops, ishops, Monsignors, Priests and others of the clergy, the diplomats and others according to raak. The great cathedral will be closely invested by troops, who, with the police, will seek to prevent the almost inevitable crush, and probable panic. There is still intense ex- citement in Rome. The two lending parties, the Blacks and the White, those upholding the Papal temporal power and those opposed, are more than ever at swords' points. The King of Italy and the officials of the Kingdom have shown every honour to the dead Pontiff. The estate of the Pope has been valued at $15,000,000. Though a man of rather moderate desires in a money way, he had accumulated a vast fortune by the gifts of the faithful during his quarter of a century of occupancy of the Chair of St. Peter. His will has not been opened yet, but it is presumed that he leaves the bulk of this immense fortune to religious houses and charity. His relatives, though, will doubtless be well provided for.

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in memory of the late Mr. Munro of the Hongkong and Shanghai Bank.

The following from a Russian to Russian readers is no, I think, without interest, and seems a complete answer to those who speak of the Siberian railway as a commercial enterprise.

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was

TYPHOON WARNING.

General Edw. 5. Bragg, U. S. Consul- Genaud, kindly forwards the following copy of telegram which he received from Manila yesterday:~~

Manila Observatory, July 26th, 8.30 o'clock

xm.

Depression near west coast of Forth Luzon becoming deeper.

THE OPENING OF PEKING.

The negotiations with the powers as to the opening of Peking as`a commercial Minister to Chian pressed the Government to decide the question without further delay but the Wai IV-A is not to be bustled even by its most obliging friend Mr. Conger. Opinion in Gov ement circles are divided upon the subject, some Ministers (Chinese) taking the view that it would be wise to open the capital, and there- by as it were internationalize it in order to protect the Metropolis from possible damage in the event of an armed collision between Japan and Russia as seems not improbable at present owing to the highly dangerous state of affairs of the Three Eastern provinces. On the other hand it must be a source of great trouble to the Government if foreign conces- sions are established right in Peking where it is feared all the ancient rights of the present rulers would fall into foreign hands. These are the chief reasons why the subject still remains unsettled, and it is not safe to hazard even a guess at what will be the outcome of the present deliberations.--China Gazelle.'

COMMERCIAL.

FREIGHT.

In their report of the 23rd inst. Messrs. Wheelock & Co., Shanghai, write :-There is no change to report in our homeward freight market since last writing, and if anything the quantity of cargo in go forward has slightly fallen off; the prices of tea are still so high that buyers prefer not to do anything until they come down, which may happen at any mo.nent as the native dealer are not expected to be able to held out much longer.

Coastwie. Things could hardly be in a worse condition than at present, and rates all round are almost as low as we have ever seen them; there is a large amount of tonnage seeking employment and we do not see any chance of improvement for the next month or

SO.

COAL.

They also state that, owing to the very great fall in rates of freight between Shanghai and Moj a considerable business has been done, the natives taking this advantage to lay down their ordinary requirements. Therefore, many charters have been effected as low as $1.10 per

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KEROSENE

Co-day's Advertisements.

NIPPON YUSEN KAISHA.

MID-SUMMER EXCURSION TRIPS TO JAPAN AND BACK.

nie

THE NIPPO VUSEN KAISHA

prepared during the months of july and AUGUST to itaFirst Class Return Tickets from Hongkong to Yokohama and Back for the Round Fare of Yen 98 payable in Local Currency. Return Tickets are avail. able for return up to the 31st October, 1993.

Stop-over Privileges allowed at any way port, and between Moji and Kobe passengers have the Option of travelling by the Sanyo Railway,

For Information as to Sailings, Steamers, &c., apply at the Company's Local Offices in Prince's Buildings, First Floor, Chater Road. T. S. TAKAYANAGI, Acting Manager.

[8p6+ Hongkong, 27th July, 1903. EXCURSION TO MACAO AND BACK.

FOR PROCESSION OF OUR Lady of MouNT CARMEL AT THE CHAPEL AT TAIPA ISLAND, MAC +0.

To-day's Advertisements.

PUBLIC AUCTION

OF VALUABLE LEASEHOLD

Lot

Situate in

GROUND

GRANVILLE ROAD, KIMBERLey Road, OBSERVATION ROAD, at TSIMSHA-

TSUI, KOWLOON,

in

D LOTS TO-MORROW

(TUESDAY), 28th July, 1903,

AT 3 P.M., At his Auction Rooms, Duddell Street, by MR. GEO, P. LAMMERT, AUCTIONEER.

-All that piece of ground intended to. be registered in the Land Office as Section A of Kowloon Inland Lot No. 521 containing an area of 7,995 square feet or thereabouts.

Lot 2. All that piece of ground intended to be registered the Land Office as Section B of Kowloon Inland Lot No.

5 containing an area of 7,995 square feet or thereabouts,

Lot 3-All that piece of ground intended to be registered in the Land Office as Section C of Kowloon Inland Lot No. 52 containing an area of 7,995 square feet or thereabouts.

Lot

HE Hongkong, Canton and Macao Steam, make a Special Excursion Trip to Macao, on SUNDAY, the 2nd August, 1993, leaving for Macao from her usual Wharf at 9 A.M. and Lot returning to Hongkong at 10 PM.

A Steam-launch will convey Passengers to Kowloon, to minutes after the stemmer's return.

4-All that piece of ground intended to be registered in the Land Office as Section D of Kowloon Inland Lot No. $21 containing an area of 7,995 square feet or thereabouts.

5-All that piece of ground intended to be registered in the Land Office as Section E of Kowloon Inland Lot No. 521 containing an area of 7,995 square feet or thereabouts.

....$ Lot 6-All that piece of ground intended to

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be registered in the Land Office as Section F of Kowloon laland Lot No. $21 containing an area of 9,793 square feet or thereabouts,

KETURN FARE (No Single Ti ket)

including Tiffin including Tiffin and Dinner 6 Table d'Hone supplied by King Edward Hotel.

intending Excursionists are advised to apply Lot

PRINTING PRESS for at the HONGKONG Cabins at once, as there are very few left. Only a moderate rate will be charged for them.

The BAND of the 33rd Burmah Infantry will play during the voyage.

Tickets may be had at- MESSRS. RITCHIE & CO'S OFFICE, THE HONGKONG PRINTING PRESS, or on Board. Bangkong, 27th July, 1903.

FOR YOKOHAMA AND KOBE. HE Steamship

THE

"SITHONIA,"

[8974

Captain Hildebrandt, will be despatched for the above Ports on THURSDAY, the 30th instant, at to A. M.

For Freight, apply to

HAMBURG-AMERIKA LINIE, Hongkong Office.

[8930 Hongkong, 27th July, 1903. INDO-CHINA STEAM NAVIGATION

COMPANY, LIMITED.

FOR MANILA. 'THE Company's Steamship THE

"YUENSANG,"

Captain S. J. Payne; will be despatched as above on FRIDAY, the 31st instant, at 4 P.M.

This Steamer has Superior Accommodation for First class Passengers, and is fitted through-

ut with Electric Light.

For Freight or Passage, apply to

JARDINE, MATHESON & Co., General Managers.

[899e Hongkong, 27th July, 1903.

Business done in all brands of this article has been stall and confined principally to Tea Shop transactions with the exception of a small sale of Devoes from first bands at Tis 2.25 per ca.e less 2% in bulk oil a small quantity | changed hands at Tis. 1.773 per 10 gallons.

Messrs. Wheelock and Co state that the de- THE AMERICAN ASIATIC STEAM- cline in prices is no doubt due to the rise in exchange.

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TO DAY'S EXCHANGE.

UN LONDON, Telegraphic Transfer......... 1,87 Bank Bills, on demand...18 15/16 Credits, 4 months' sight. 19 D'ments 4 months' sight.... 1,9 ON BERLIN, (demand)

M.1.78 ON PARIS, Bauk Bills, on demand 19

Credits, 4 months' sight...2.22 ON NEW YORK, Bank Bills, en demand...42

Credits, 30 days' sight.421 ON BOMBAY, Telegraphic Transfer......... 1301

On demand...

1301

On Shanghai, Telegraphic Transfer.........72 Private 30 days' sight.........nam. ON YOKOHAMA, T.T. Sovereigns, Bank's Buying Rate. Gold Leaf 100 much, per tael

tar Silver.

OPLUM QUOTATIONS. To-day's quotations are as follows:---

MALWA NEW

.841 $11.70 ,60.50 25 3/16

SHIP COMPANY.

STEAMSHIP SERVICE FOR NEW YORK VIA THE SUEZ CANAL.

THE Company's Steamship

"BARON DRIESEN," Captain Laurent, will be despatched as above ot or about THURSDAY, the 20th August, to be followed by the s.s. "NORDKYN"

For Freight, &c., apply to

later.

SHEWAN, TOMES & Co., General Agents, Hongkong, 27th July, 1901.

1898€

AUSTRIAN LLOYD'S STEAM NAVIGA TION COMPANY.

In a recent issue the Novy Kwai published at Port Arthur remarks that the Eastern Chi- nese Railway was constructed to serve Imperial ends and not merely as a commercial enter- prisé. The costliness of the undertaking how- ever has been rather a shock to political enter- prise. Russian papers have already drawn attention to this question of expense, and Professor Meegoolin has drawn some highly unfavourable comparisons between this line and the Siberian one He points out that although it was constructed under much mote advantageous conditions and bed not the serious constructive difficulty to counter which the Siberian line had and commanded also much cheaper labour, the of the Eastern Chinese line Ɛ0,000 roubles per verst against only 85,co roubles per verst on the Siberian line. Prof. Meegoolin attributes this difference with- out any hesitation to the wholesale and open robbery which previted throughout construc- on, the want of all records and construction accounts and the absolute lawlessness and prevailed everywhere." The reason this was so he attributes to the absence of a special committee appointed by the ministry of Ways and Means such as supervised the construction of the Siberian line. the Manchurian line being built by a so-called private company under the Finance Minister Of course the company was a pure fiction as ever, one knows long since, and this makes the Professor's criticism the more painful. As to the future prospect of the railway he is very doubiful. I'e considers it very questionable when the line will be in a position to repay any of the capital expended, if ever. The revenue of the line scarcely suffices to cover the cust of Visiting Brethren are cordially invited to attend THE H.A.L. Steamship

debauchery which

working.

Of course the Manchurian railway is inpro. fitable as a commercial enterprise, but its con.. structors were not striving after comm rcial ideals. It may be asked if this is so why is so

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OLD BENARES NEW

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ZETLAND

LODGE,

No. 525, E.C.

LODGE will be held at the FREE REGULAR MEETING of ZETLAND MASONS' HALL, Zetland Street, onSATURDAY, the st August, at 8.30 for 9 p.m. precisely.

ongkony, 27th July, 1953

[89 ie EASTERN AND AUSTRALIAN STEAM- SHIP COMPANY, LIMITED.

FOR SHANGHAI:

THE Steamship

STEAM FOR

FIUME AND TRIESTE (DIRECT) Calling at SINGAPORE, PENANG, CAL- CUTTA, COLOMBO, ADEN, SUEZ and PORT SAID.

(Taking Cargoat through Rates in the BRAZILS. to SOUTH AFRICA, Red Sea, BLACK SEA, LEVANT, VENICE and ADRIATIC PORTS}

THE Company's Steainship.

"MARQUIS BACQUEHEM," Captain Rassevich, will be despatched as above on THURSDAY, the 20th August, P.M.

For Information as to Passage and Freight pply to

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

18:0 Rongkong, 27th Inly, 1903. FROM HAMBURG, BREMEN, PENANG

AND SINGAPORE.

"SITHONIA," Captain Hildebrandt, having arrived from the above Ports, Consignees of Cargo are hereby requested to send in their Bills of Lading for countersignature by the Undersigned and to take immediate delivery of their goals from alongside.

Optional Cargo will be forwarded nlessnatice to the contrary be given before Noon TO- DAY.

Any Cargo impeding her discharge will be landed into the Godowns of the longkong and Kowloon Whiuf and Godown Co., Limited. and stored at Consignees' risk and expense.

No Claims will be admitted after the Goods have left the Godowns, and all Goods remain- A Stewardess and a duly qualified Surgeoning undelivered after the 3rd August will be are carried.

much trouble taken to make special rates for -corn at Dalny, open up mising concessions in

"EMPIRE," Manchuria and secure timber concessions on Captain P. T. Helms, will be despatched as above the Yalu. These things were necessary to com- TOMORROW, the 28th instant, at Daylight,

This well-known Steamer is specially fitted pensate for the exclusively political nature of

for Passengers, and has a Refrigerating Cham the railway. These enterprises are the advanber which ensures the supply of Fresh Pro- ced guard of the Russian advance on the East, visions, Ice, &c., throughout the voyage. comintice being but an auxiliary to Russia's This Steamer is installed throughout with action in the Far East. The work is finished. the Electric-light. An important lie of communication has been constructed. Dalny and Port Arthur are almost The extension is estimated to ready. These are the facts, will all these under cost Y103,000,000, and the annual sum for the takings fal because they are unprofitable! upkeep of the fleet Y6,500,000, which will grad-The only problems before us are to reduce the uilty increase to Y7,150,000 in the course of losses to a mimimum and to strive for a success.

ful issue. eleven years.

Tuz total sum of money to be paid by the Japanese Government during the next eleven years in connection with the extension and maintenance of the Navy is estimated at ¥170,000,000,

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N.B. To assure. the additional comfort of passengers the steamers of the Company bave

For Passage, apply to electric fans fitted in staterooms.

GIBB, LIVINGSTON & CO.,

Agents. Hongkong, 27th July, 1903.

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SK for ASAHI JAPANESE BEER-

AG. Girautt

subject to rent.

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

No Fire Insurance has been effected.

HAMBURG-AMERIKA LINIE, Hongkong Office.

Hongkong, 27th July, 1003

2.-All that piece of ground intended to

be registered in the Land Office as Section G of Kowloon Island Lot No. 521 containing an area of 10,409 square fect or thereabouts.

Lot 8. All that piece of ground intended to be registered in the Land Office as Section H of Kowloon Inland Lot No. 521 containing an area of 11,600 square feet or thereabouts.

Lot 9-All that piece of ground intended to be registered in the Land Office as The Remaining Portion of Kowloon Inland Lot No. 531 containing an area of 11,765 square feet or thereabouts. All the above described Luts are held for the residue of a term of 75 years granted by a Crown' Lease dated 4th February, 1893.

For further particulars, apply to

EWENS & HARSTON, Vendor's Solicitors,

or to

MR. GEO. P. LAMMERT, Auctioneer.

Hongkong, zoth July, 1903,

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THE EASTERN EXTENSION & GREAT NORTHERN TELEGRAPH COMPANIES.

TELEGRAMS TO AMERICA

VIA" PACIFIC

Company between MANIL and SAN THE Cable laid by the Commercial Pacific FRANCISCO is OPEN for Traffic from To-day's Dale.

According to an Arrangement made with the said Company, Telegrams for all Places in AMERICA will be accepted by the Eastern Extension and Great Northern Telegraph

Companies for Transmission over their China

Cables, via Pacific Route, at the Rate of Fran: s 5.50 ($2.65) per word to San Francisco, to which must be added the farther Transmis- sion charge beyond San Francisco.

Telegrams intended for Transmission by the said Route should be marked "VIA PACIFIC."

J. M. BECK,

Superintendent. Hongkong, 25th July, 1903,

THE POPULAR'

SCOTCH

IS.

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"BLACK&WHITE

JAMES BUCHANAN & 00. SCOTCH WHISKE DISTILZRASA

By Appointment tarm H.M. THE KINO

and

HRH the PRINCE of WALES

"Supplied at all the LEADING CLUBS and HOTELS, and to be obtained from LANE, CRAWFORD & CO., Queen's Road & 894eCentral.

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