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WEI-HAI-WEI,

THE EMPIRE'S OUTPOST.

ITE CONDITION, CAPABILITIES, AND

PROSPECTS.

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, FRIDAY, AUGUST 21, 1903.

and, until recently, the uncertain knowledge of

the political intentions of the Government as to the future, have ne much to arrest development, and it is to be hoped, now that commercial facilities are, being promoted, capitalists from the south of China, who are interested in the local produce. and manufac lures, may find sufficient inducement to start considerable industries.

Aninteresting report on Wei-hai-wei, its value and its resources, has lately been presented to the Colonial Secretary by Mr. J, H. Stewart

Then there is a considerable and growing Lockhart, our Commissioner in the territory. We-hai-wal, it will be remembered, was leased shipping tonnage. Exclusive of Admiralty to Great Britain by a Convention dated july 1, colliers, Government transports, and a small 1898, "in order to provide Great Britain with steamer running with mails to and from a suitable naval harbouri North China, and Chefo0, 146 steamers passed through Wei-hai- wei in 1902, being an increase of 31 steamers for the Selfer protection of British commerce

over the preceding years. This increase being in the neighbouring seas". The lensed terri- tory lies in latitudė 37° 30' N., longitude 122" undoubtedly due to the expansion of trade, 10 E, and is situated in, the Chinese, province combined with the commercial facilities afford- of Shangtung. It comprises the island of Liued by the Colonial Office under the regime of Kung, all the istands in the bay of Wei-bai- the present Commissioner, it is only reasonable wei, and a belt of land ten English miles to suppose that the trade of the part in the wide along the entire coast line. The total future will attain considemble dimensions. area is about 285 square miles. In addition to The total registered amounted to 151,809 tons. the leased territory proper, there is a zone of influence, lying east of the meridian 121° 40′ extending over an area of 1,500 square miles,

AN EASTER: HEALTH BESORT,

Stated shortly in figures, the bulk of cotton yarn and piece" goods dealt with in 1902 was 1,500,000 piculs, refined sugar 4,125,000, wines, spirits, beer, aerated waters, &c., 7,381 pack. One of the strongest points in favour of Wel-ages, tinned provisions and foreign stotes hai wei is its climate, which is a most excellent 16,633 packages. one, second to none in the Est. It compres moat favourably with Shanghai, Hongkong. and other poris, and is better than that of Japan Invalids from the South feel the benefit of the change almust at once. In the opinion of Major 5 arr, R.A M.C., who has resided there for four years, and can, therefore, speak with authority, the dependency should be the sana- toriunr of the Far East from Singapore worth wards, For periods of short leave from the Straits and Hongkong it should prove most useful for invalids. The summer heat is never really" excessive, and being of a dry nature, never causes that feeling of lassitude so com- mon, for instance, during the summer in Hongkong. June, July, and August are the warmest months. The fact that punkalis are seldom used shows that the heat is not felt to any great extent. Those who visit this place are at once sensible of the benefit of the change. Speaking from his own experience, the Commissioner states that the country seems to be one of the few places in the Far East which can be described as "a white man's country" the year round.

HOPEFUL SYMPTOMS: NATIVE LOYALTY. Among other symptoms of good augury for the future, none promise better than the evi- dent contentment of the population with British rule. This was abundantly manifested during the Coronation period. Addresses to His Majesty the King were not only presented by the British and Chinese residents of the territory, but also by the Chinese residing in the city of Weihaiwei, who are still under, the jurisdiction of China. Nothing could more clearly show the good feeling that exists be tween the Chinese and the British than the alacrity with which the latter joined in the rejoicings at the Coronation. And when they presented their elaborately embroidered scrolls, the Chinese were not content with 'merely handing them in, but requested then to be hung up coram populo," so that they might publicly show their respect for the King by kotowing before them in the same manner as they would have done, under similar circumstances, in honour of their own Em- The request was granted and cach member of the Commitice performed the kotow in the presence of a large assembly of This is one of the most his countrymen.

peror.

The value of such a climate to a Power like Great Britair, possessing such immerse in terests in the Far East, is apt to be overlooked.striking testimonies of respect for a foreign rule The sight of 7,0co bluejackets in the harbour on the part of the Chinese that experienced of Weihaiwel on Coronation Pay, the 9th of men have ever witnes August last, enjoying a delightful climate while their less fortunate mates were sweltering in other parts of China, or even Japan, was an object-lesson which might have helped even the most pessimistic to realise that Wei-hai-wei, on account of its climate alone, is a valuable dependency of the Empire,

DISADVANTAGES OF 150LSTION.. One disad antage which tells heavily against the place is its isolation. If Wel-hai-wei is to progress, its communications with the out- side world must be improved. Many persons have been deterred from visiting the territory on account of the difficulties of reaching and leaving it. With a view to remedying to a cer tain extent the present unsatisfactory state of affairs, a co-tract is being entered into to run a steamer weekly between Shanghai and Wei- hai-wei. It is to be hoped that this arrange- ment may aid the development of the depen dency. Formerly there was no suitable pier on

the island at the mouth of the harbour avail. able for the use of the general public. To meet this want a stone pier has been erected and has been found to be of great use. The pier on. the mainland at Port Edward, which was con. structed in 19or, proved to be too low, which rendered landing and embarking at high tide a somewhat wet process, The question of the erection of a pier in deep water on the main" land, alongside which steamers may be able to load and discharge cargo, is now engaging attention. It is evident that if trade on the| mainland is to be developed, such a pier will be a necessity. A market at Por: Edward has been completed, and is row occupied, and an abattoir has been erected on the island.

A POTENTIAL TRADE CENTRE. The trade prospects of Wei-hai-wei have been much discussed during the past year both in the Press and elsewhere. The opinions expressed have been either very optimistic or unduly pessimistle. The facts of the case do not seem to justify the holding of either extreme view. While on the one hand, the situation of Wei-hai-wei does not seem to warrant the anticipation that it will become a second Hongkong, on the other hand it pos- sesses potentialities which, if fostered, ought to entitle it to rank higher than that of a second- class watering-place. With the German colony of Kiaochou on one side, where every effort is

Our Commissioner fums up his conclusions as follows:-Taking all things into considera- tian, I think the progress made during the past year may be regarded as satisfactory. There can be no doubt that the virions changes in the dministration of this dependency and the uncertainty that existed in the mind of the public as to the policy of the Imperial Government regarding Weihaiwel have tended to impede the development of this place. But now that the administration is more settled and the public is beginning to realise that every encouragement will be given to trade, it is hoped that in the fate commercial enterprise show increased activity.

Auctions.

PUBLIC AUCTION.

THE Undersigned have received instructions

to Sell by

PUBLIC AUCTION,

FOR ACCOUNT OF THE CONCERNED, TO-MORROW (SATURDAY), the 22nd August, 1903, at 11 A.M., at their SALES ROOMS, No. 8, Des Voeux Road, Corner of Ice House Street, SUNDRY

HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, Comprising - SINGLE and DOUBLE IRON BED. STEADS with WIRE MATTRESS, TEAK- WOOD OVERMANTEIS & SIDEBOARD with BEVELLED GLASS, VIENNA CHAIRS, TEAKWOOD DESKS, COUN TER, ICE CHESTS, CROCKERY and GLASS WARE, TIENTSIN CARPETS,

&c..

&c.

&c.; ALSO TwoSEWING MACHINES, Two LADIES' BICYCLES, Two IRON SAFES, Two SCALES, Two FIANOS, One MANDOLIN, Que GUITAR, Five HAND CAMERAS, & quantity of JEWELLERY;

AND About 20,000 EGYPTIAN CIGARETTES

(in good Order and Condition). TERMS As usual.

HUGHES & HOUGH,

Auctioneers. Hongkong, 21st August, 1903. [terze

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

the letting by Public Auction Sale, to be being made to attract the trade of the Shan- PARTICULARS AND CONDITIONS of tung province by means of a railway system, held on MONDAY, the 24th day of August, which is to ex'end ultimately from Kiaochou 1903, at 3 P.M., at the Offices of the Public Works Department, by Order of His Excellency to Chinan, the capital of the Shantung province, the Govemor, of One Lot of CROWN LAND, and with the Chinese port of Chefoo on the at Parker Road in the Colony of Hongkong. other side, which has for many years been the for a term of 75 Years, commencing from the

8th May, 1899. commercial port and outlet of the trade of that

PARTICULARS OF THE LOT. province, it is easy to see that Wei-hai-wel bas formidable difficulties against which to contend in its attempt to obtain a share of the trade of this part of the world, though its har bour, which is the best in China north of Hang. kong, and the fact that it is situated in the direct fine of trade, are points in its favour.

MANUFACTURES AND COMMERCE. Although the year 1902 cannot be looked upon as a prosperous one for trade in North China, Weibaiwei saw signs of a commence- ment on the part of the Chinese to take an interest in local trade, Undoubtedly they realise that with cheap labour, good anchorage for Junks, freedom from molestation and petty official bribery, and the great advantage that is obtained through its freedom from Customs. duties, Welhalwel is admirably suited for manufcuing purposes, and the recent rise in the price of conveplantly situated and clearly sends to corroborate this, Lects of local capital

Rua Railding Registry N

Barker Road,

Kull. L. 97

Boundary Measurements.

Annual

*Upset Price.

AT

Entertainment.

HONGKONG VOLUNTEER CORPS,

PROMENADE CONCERT.

HEAD QUARTERS, PARADE GROUND.

(If Weather is unfavourable at the City Hall.)

TO-MORROW (SATURDAY), 22nd August, 9 P.M.. ADMISSION: $1 and S, Sailors, Soldiers and Volunteers in Uniform 50 cents.

Tickets at HEAD QUARTERS, from OFFICERS of CORPS and at KELLY & WALSH. Hongkong, 15th August, 1903.

Insurances.

[0870

THE MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW YORK.

RICHARD A.. MCCURDY, President,

Organised in 1843.

MR. GEORGE ECKLEY has been ap pointed AGENCY DIRECTOR of the above Company and a Branch Office has been Opened in the Hongkong Club Annex, Ground

Floor, Chater Road.

By Order,

BASIL H. BETTS,

Special Representative for Hongkong, China and Japan. Hongkong, 17th August, 1903,

[9920 NORTE GERMAN FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY OF HAMBURG,

TiiE. Undersigned AGENTS of the abuse Company are prepared to acrep! First Class FOREIGN and CHINESE RISKE t

TRENT RATIS,

SIEMSSEN & C Honkong, 28th May, 1891.

THE

Intimations.

fas

FROZEN FOOD AND FRUITS.

DEPOT No. 3, ICE HOUSE STREET.

FRESH SUPPLY of FROZEN AUSTRA ILIAN PRODUCE just received by the China Navigation Co's SS, CHANGSHA" including MUTTON, LAMB, PORK, SUCK- ING PIGS, HARES, RABBITS, TURKEYS, PORK SAUSAGES, MILK (concentrated), FRESH BUTTER, CHEESE, BACON, HAM and CHOICE TINNED FRUITS.

Pass Books will be supplied to, and Credit Accounts kept with, well-known residents.

Price Lists on application.

LAU KUE TONG, Manager,

The Hongkong Frozen Food Supply. Pongkong, 19th August, 1903., “ [1005e

THE

ROBINSON PIANO

Co., LTD.

PIANO CLEARANCE SALE.

MUST

UST be sold to make Room for New

Stock. 200 PIANOS now being Ma nufactured in Europe and Hongkong for Com- ing Season. These Pianos will be of guaran- teed quality and will be sold at exceptionally low prices.

Entimations.

F. BLACKHEAD & CO., SHIP-CHANDLERS, SAILMAKERS.

COAL AND PROVISION MER. * CHANTS, NAVAL CONTRACTORS AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENTS,

PRAYA CENTRAL HONGKONG, SOAP MANUFACTURERS.

SOLE AGENTS FOR TJ ARTMANN'S RAHTJEN'S GENUINE

HCOMPOSITION RED HAND BRAND, HARTMANN'S GREY PAINT, DAIMLER'S PATENT MOTOR LAUNCHESS

FERGUSONS SPECIAL CREAM

P. & O. SPECIAL LIQUER SCOTCH

WHISKY MCLAS EVERY KIND OF ·

SHIP'S STORES ANIEREQUISITES ALWAYS IN STOCK

REASONABLE PRICES. Hongkong, rath May, tƐ06.

Mails.

NIPPON YUSEN KAISHA.

(THE JAPAN MAIL STEAMSHIP COMPANY.)

FROJECTED SAILINGS FROM HONGKONG-SUBJECT TO ALTERATION.

STEAMERS.

HAKATA MARU...................

F. L. Sommer......................

AKI MARU⭑

[F

J. W. Ekstrand

HITACHI MARU J. Campbell

SHINANO MARU".............

W. Thompson

LEVY HERMANOS.

D

AMOND

MERCHANTS, JEWEL LERS AND WATCHMAKERS.

EASTMAN'S KODAKS and FILMS. Sole Agents for "OMEGA" WATCHES." "OMEGA" is the best, "THREE YEARS" guarantee:given to every purchaser.

40, QUEEN'S ROAD,

Waterin' Building.

40%

THE

THE CHINA. & JAPAN TELEPHONE

AND ELECTRIC COMPANY, LIMITED.

HONGKONG EXCHANGE, OPEN DAY AND Night.

SUBSCRIPTIONS.

❤

EXCHANGE LINES, $100 Per Annum.

PRIVATE LINES, By Arrangement,

NO CHARGE FOR INSTALLATION,

N.B.-A special charge is made for lines of more than average length.

ELECTRIC SUPPLIES OF EVERY DES- CRIPTION IN STOCK. INCLUDING -

ATTERIES,

BATTE

CHEMICALS, EL

INSULATORS,

TELE

LECTRIC BELLS,

LIGHTNING CONDUCTORS. SWITCHES,

ELEPHONES,

FIRE, G, &c.,

WIRE

PRICE LISTS ON APPLICATION.

ELECTRIC BELL INSTALLATIONS, Erected and kept in order.

Estimates given for all kinds of Electrical work,

450

200

300

. Coat. Gelling. $400 RONISCH (Owner's Property)....

350 SQUIRE (Owner's Property)

285 BORD (Owner's Property)................... WERNER, UPRIGHT GRAND

(Owner's Property) KELLY (Owner's Property) .....

$550 HOPKINSON....... HORIZONTAL GRAND (Se-

cond-hand)........................................ 900 100.

450 .................... 800

800 450

ROBINSON PIANO CO, LD. 475 400

475 400

KRELL...m NEEDHAM...............

DESTINATIONS.

(MARSEILLES, LONDON & ANT-SATURDAY, 22nd Aug., at

WERP, VIA SINGAPORE, PENANG, COLOMBO and PORT SAID ..................

"VICTORIA, "B.C., and SEATTLE," U.S.A., VIA SHANGHAI, MOJI, KOBE and YOKOHAMA

{KOBE and YOKOHAMA

SAILING DATES.

Daylight.

TUESDAY, 25th Aug., at

4 P.M.

Į FRIDAY, 18th Aug, at

Daylight..

(VICTORIA, B.C., and SEATTLE,TUESDAY, Bth Sept., at

U.S.A., VIA SHANGHAI, MOJI, KOBE and YOKOHAMA

4 P.M.

*Through Passenger Ticketsssued 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 Maji and Kobe, 1st and and Class Through • Passengers bave the Option of Travelling by the Sanyo Railway.

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

Hongkong, 17th August, 1903. NORTHERN PACIFIC STEAMSHIP COMPANY.

BOSTON STEAMSHIP COMPANY. BOSTON TOW-BOAT COMPANY.

PROPOSED SAILINGS FROM HONGKONG, VIA SHANGHAI, INLAND SEA OF JAPAN, KOBE AND YOKOHAMA FOR VICTORIA, B.C., AND TACOMA, IN CONNECTION WITH NORTHERN PACIFIC RAILWAY COMPANY.

Steamers. Tons. Captains. 1903,

Olympia Lyra*

T. 8. TAKAYANAGI; Acting Manager.

ORIENTAL

STEAM

THE PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL STEAM NAVIGATION. COMPANY.

STEAM FOR

́› TRAITS, CEYLON, AUSTRALIA, INDIA, ADEN, EGYPT, MEDITERRANEAN. PORTS, PLYMOUTH AND LONDON.

(Through Bills of Lading issued for BATAVIA, PERSIAN GULF, CONTINENTAL, AMERI» CAN and SOUTH AFRICAN PORTS) HE Steamship

Tacoma Victoria

2,837 J. Truebridge... Sept. to 4.417 F. Williams ...Sept. 17 7,812 A. Dixon Sept. 24 3.502 J. Panton ......Oct.

TH

11

Steamers marked (*) have no passenger accommodation..

" VALETTA,”

Captain W. B. Falmer, R.N.R., carrying His testy's Mails, will be despatched from this for BOMBAY, on SATURDAY, the 39th instant,. The attention of passengers is directed la Dassengers and Cargo for the

above Ports,

the very cheap wat offered by this line to the Pacific Coast and to the Interior and Eastern Cities of the United States and to Europe,

Special rates allowed to members of Govern- ment Services.

Through Bill of Lading issued to Pacific Coast Paints 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.

1874d

·Hongkong, 21st August, 1903.

COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES.

PAQUEROTS-POSTE FRANCAIS.

NOTICE

STEAM FOR

SAIGON, SINGAPORE, BATAVIA, COLOMBO,PONDICHERRY, CALCUTTA, BOMBAY, ADEN, DJIBOUTI, EGYPT. MARSEILLES, MEDITERRANEAN AND BLACK SEA PORTS, LONDON, HAVRE, BORDEAUX;

"ALSO

Silk and Valuables, all Cargo for France, and Tea for London (under arrangement) will be transhipped at Colombo into a steamer proceeding direct to Marseilles and London- other Cargo for London, &c,, will be conveyed vid Bombay with Transhipment.

4

Parcels will be received at this Office until

. the day before sailing, The Contents and Value of all Packages are required.

Shippars are particularly requested to note the terms and conditions of the Company's Bill of Lading.

For further Particulare, apply to

E. A. HEWETT,

Superintendent Hongkong, 17th August, rong. -

To be Let.

TO LET. CHEAPEST HOUSES IN THE COLONY.

[4:

MORRISON HILL GAP ROAD. Nice

Houses, 4 Rooms, Bath Rooms, Ont-i houses and Verandahs, Only $40 inclusive

of Taxes.

PORTS or BRAZIL AND RIVER PLATE

WILD DELL BUILDINGS, No. 147, .. TUESDAY, the 25th August, 1993, WANCHAI ROAD. Comfortable and Airy

Trained Mechanicians sent to Out-Parts to fit ON TPM. the Company's Steamship Wats of 4 or 5 Rooms, from $as inclusive of

up Installations if required...

NOTE ADDRESS:-1, ICE HOUSE ROAD,

For luil Particulars, &c., &c., Apply tö

W. STUART HARRISON, AM, INST. C.E

Manager.

Do.

Da,

573

450

Hongkong, and April, 1903

Do,

650 450

Do.

300

150

SELF PLAYER ....................................... 900

150

RACHALS

750 400 And about 50 others at equally low prices for Cash or on the Hire Purchase system,

·

Will be stored until required if necessary,

Hongkong. 6th August, 1903.

AMERICAN WATER MELONS |

DENTISTRY.

SUI SANG, (Lately Practising with Di. 1. SAKATA), DENTIST,

No. 26, Connaught Road Central. Hongkong. 9th February, 1973

Relieves the scal-

A4, ding pain at once

[4350

WIDY

jobtained

from

the

best

wood..

FRESH HONEY IN COMBI 75 Cents per .

FRESH FIGS

LOCALITY,

H .. K. W.

L

St. fot

$1.00 per dozi

adjoining ·

no na 50 50! 1,000

100

[993€

All these can be had fresh every day at~~~

CHING SHAN CHAN,

No. 41. Central Market

[7770

Hongkong, 17th August, 1903.

CHINESE AMERICAN COMMERCIAL COMPANY.

司公

IMPORTERS, EXPORTERS AND MANUFACTURERS.

THE OFFICES

Company and 2 CONNAUGHT ROAD.opposite DouGLAS PIER Hongkong, at May, 1903,

[5430

Hongkong, 19th August, 1903.

TSU FAN

DENTIST.

PRICE MODERATE-CONSULTATION FREE. Next to the Hongkong Dispensary?

fo, Queen's Road, Centrali Hongkong, sith Noyember, 1992. ₤12998

Unlike the san

dal oll of the

and

́CURES

all discharges from the genito- urinary or- gans in either sex in

48 HOURS Santal-Midy

is a

Baxara,iciasu SANTA specia

perior to Co-

paiba, Cubeb, MIDY

or Injections,

and causes

no inconveniences.

Beware of imitations

Each tiny Capsulo

{MIDY]

chi beam the cIMO.

8, BUG VINIEKNE;'PARIS''

Cystitie

SANTAL MIDY

(2

{20

"CALEDONIEN, Captain Marcantetti, with Taxes. Mails, Passengers, Specie and Cargo, will leave this Port for MARSEILLES, via Ports of Call, WITHOUT TRANSHIPMENT.

This Steamer connects at COLOMBO with the Australian Line S.S. Anmand Bekic bound for MARSEILLES vid BOMBAY and ADEN.

Cargo and Specie will be registered for Lon don as well as for Marseilles, and accepted in

S. A. SETH, Land and Estate Broker,

Dairy Farm Co., Ltd. --

[9190

Flongkong, 1st August, 1903,

TO LET.

transit through Marseilles for the principal No. 13, KNUTSFORD TERRACE.-

places of Europe.

Shipping Orders will be granted till Noor only on MONDAY, the 24th August, Specie and Parcels received until 4 P.M. on the same day. No Cargo will be received on beard on TUESDAY.

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

the Com pany's Offico.

G. DE CHAMPEAUX,

Agent,. Hongkong, 12th August, 1903.

KING

Hotel.

[10040

KOWLOON.

Apply to--

THE HONGKONG LAND INVEST- MENT & AGENCY. CO., LD, Hangkong, 18th August, 1903, [10020

GODOWN TO LETT

!

O. 155, PRAYA BAST, Spacious Two

or Coals.

Apply to

THE HONGKONG LAND INVEST MENT & AGENCY CO., LD.

[3970 Hongkong, 10th July, 1903.

TO LET.

EDWARD HOUSES in LEIGHTON HILL ROAD, HOTEL.

A HIGH CLASS PRIVATE HOTEL

LADIES' AFTERNOON TEA ROOMS.

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

Hengkong

FLATS in MORETON TERRACE, CAUSE.

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

THE HONGKONG LAND INVEST MENT & AGENCY CO, ED.

(1000 Hongkong, 6th June, 1903.

TO LET.

+

WO SPACIOUS GODOWNS-Noz. 95. Tond 96, PRAVA EAST.

Apply to

H. N. MODY,

Victoria Baildings. Hongkong, and February, 1903: -'. [132Bd}

TO LET.

EVERAL NEWLY BUILT EUROPEAN HOUSES in LEIGHTON HILL ROAD, Apply to 10

THE HONGKONG & KOWLOON:

LAND & LOAN CO, LD, T No. 8, Queen's Road West,

[11044 fir160) · Hongkong, 20th October, 100%.

MANAGER.

·October 1901,