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TELEGRAMS.

CAM, HONGKONG TELEGRAPH ".

SERVICE.

Opium for China. From: Our Own Correspondent.)

BOMBAY, 24th Sept., 1903. The P. & O. Steam Navigation Company's mail steamer left Bombay yesterday afternoon with about 1,100 chests of Malwa opium. Prices are as under :-

Malwa (New)... Rs. 1,280 (Old) » 1,380

+1

(Oklest) 1.480

Parsee-Presidency Cricket.

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 1903.

THE CANTON-HONGKONG ICE & COLD STORAGE CO., LD.

THE NEW-ADMIRALTY DOCK.

Mr. Robert Shewan' sends the following straightforward letter to The Times:-

Will not some member of the House of Com- inons pu the following questions to the First Lord of the

the cash rate fell to 1361 and 136 cushi and settlement und 147 and 1413 December. The market clases with sellers at these rates.

Langkats-Although we have a considerable number of quotations the bulk of busing a done has been limited. On the ith the market opened with sales at Tis, 7728 cash and Sep-

ZUGOJOAN'S Advertisements, HONGKONG FOOTBALL CLUB;

Do the Admiralty object to the request of tember, 275 October. On the 12th 275 cash, THE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

the residents of Hoa, kong, contai‹ed in a peti- tion to the Secretary of State for the Colonies, dated Hongkong, April 4, that a Royal Com mission be appointed to consider the question

of the change of site for the new Admiralty dock? placed at 2713 and 170 September ex dividend.

2. Is it true that the original borings taken by Admiralty officials out here have proved incorrect and misleading?

3. Is it true that, in consequence of the nature of the ground having proved very different from what was expected, the time and cost of construction will exceed the original estimates? 14. If so, what is the estimated extra time and cost?...

The Advisory Committee further urged that the demonetization should not take place anti the currency of the Colony and of the Federated Ap Malay States was so largely composed of the Since the last report which appeared in the new dollars that loss to the last holder of the Hongkong. Telegraph not long since concerning old coin would be avoided, otherwise erent the progress in starting the Caston-Hongkong hardship and inconvenience would result Ice & Cold Storage Co, Ld., we learn that Personally I am of opinion that for the success at a meeting held in the American Consulate-

of the streme, the Government should ex- General at Canton, on the 7th instant the officers change the new coin, as such becomes avail. and directors of the Company were duly elected. able; and as soon as practicable after the As previously stated Chinese capital is almost prohibition has been declared By that entirely represented in this new concern under means the Straits dollar enn readily be the presidency, of the Honourable Russell brought into circulation, and the equities Colegrove, vice-consul general for the United between debtor and creditor

preserved, States of America in Canton. The names The coinage of the new dollar will naturally of the office.bearers for the first year are spread over a considerable period of time. Mr. Chan A Fook, vice-president; Messrs. Lai so that any plethora of

anney would Tai Ye and Tseng Yut Kai. (of Hongkong and soon disappear with its gradual dispersion, Canton), treasitrera; Mr. Chan A Tar, secre- leading to an equalisation of supply and tury: with the following as the first board of femand. While on the other hand the rate of directors: The Honourable Russell Colegrove, | excliange cannot fail under ord nary conditions Messrs. Chan A Fonk, (of Watkins dispersary! to be maintained su long as the balance of Geo. A. Watkins, (of Walkins Dispensary) trade continues in favour of the Colony. It is Isang Yut Kai, (of the Tung Sang Woo Cali an essential feature of the scheme that the CW fornian and Australian Importers and Exporters collar shall displace the existing Currency, Firm), Lai Tai Yu,(of the Kwong Kee Penang The recognition therefore at the proper time of fem at Cham Mak Lan. Canton) Kwong Kut sech an assurance by the Government would Woon, (of the Wing Fook Steamship Com-facilitate the desired end we all have in view. pine), Secretary: Chan Tik Sou. Bankers: Moreover the Government will be compelled to Guaranty Trust Co. of New York, Hongkong.maintain an adequate reserve of the new dollar applications for shares to be sent to Tsang in the interests of our trad. These require Yut Kai, or Lai Tai Yu.

ments it is not too much to anticipate with the recent enormous increase in the revenue, and with the large public works in contemplation

the reserve must grow apace, rudence and foresight alike require the formation of that re- serve and such will constituten source ofstrength and confidence to the Col-ny. Du ing the past twelve years I have had no inconsiderable op: portunities for observing the constant ebb and flow of money in the Suais, and the unexpected demands that so frequently arise. At present we

5. Is it not true that the early completion of the work is not essential, as there is already a large dock at Hongkong, capable of docking all but the very largest ships in His Majesty's Vavy, and another in course of construction which, it is understood, will be subsidised by the Admiralty, and which will be capable of docking the largest vestels in the world, bath. of which docks will, of course, be entirely at the disp sal of the Admiralty in times of emergency,

Mr. S. D. Setnu kindly informs us that he is in receipt of a telegram from Bombay stating that "the re- turn cricket match between the Pur- sees and the Presidency cricket teame eminently suitable to the business of the Goin- will greatly expand, to that the demands upon delay, will the Admiralty explain their reasons

ended yesterday at Poonah, with a brilliant victory for the Parceus by an innings and six runs."

(Reuters)

Austria-Hungary.

Suitable land has been acquired and the ground secured in Canton is considered to be

pany. It has a river, frontage and the site is ready for building on.

as wel as available under ordinary circums- tances i

TO-MORROW AFTERNOON, at A'QUAR• TER FAST FIVE.

¡¡F. BROWNE,.

Hon. Secretary. Hongkong, 24th September, 1903.

[11500

JAPANESE CURIOS.

on the 14th at -275-settlement, 280 c sh, 280 October, and 287) December. On the 15th the Company paid further interim dividend of Tis. 7 per share. On that day shares were

All further quotations reach ec div. · Tls, 2771 October, and November, 28×4, and 280 Decem ber. On the 16th at 26; † cásh, 263) cash and 265 September, 275 October, 286 and 277 WE have on View from 10-MORROW, For placed nt 2671 and 265 with sales at 2773 and December. On the 17th cash shares were

780 December.

TODAY'S EXCHANGE.

ON LONDON, Telegraphic Transter/10

Bank Bills, on demand...tto 3/6 Credits, 4 months' sight.../10 9/16 BERLIN, (demand)

D'nents 4 months' sight 1,10 1/6

M.1.883- ON PARIS, Bank Bills, ou denland.........2.32) Credits, 4 menthɔ' sight... 7.30 ON NEW YORK, Bank Bith, on demand 45 Credits, 30 days" sight .458 ON' BOMBAY, Telegraphic Transier .. 137+

On demand...

..1374

ON SHANGHAI, Telegraphic Transfer......72) Private 30 days' sight

ON YOKOHAMA, TIT. ... Sovereigns, Bank's Buying Rate... Gold Leaf too touch, per laet

6. In view of there being no danger from

for refusing the request of the petitioner ?

7. In view of the confined and cramoed posi-ar Silver tion of the present intended site, is it not prob- able that the accommodation there will be found insufficient even before the works are completed?

We gather the following additional particu- lars from an advertisement appearing in the local vernaculars press. A free translation of extracts from the notice is as follows: The Capital hall be $700 000 divided into 70,000 shares of

8. Could not another and more commodious $o rach. Out of these, 20,003 shares shal be

on the island of Hongkong, or on the point of allotted gratis to the promoters as their arenware te at China is largely denuded of coin,ste, capable of indefinite expansion, be found mainland opposite which fins into the middle remuneration for floating the Company and through the abnormal drain to the Straits der LONDON, 22nd September.

of the harbour? getting in business. Of the remaining 50,000g the past three months. The period of the It is semi-offi ially anarunced in Budapest shares one ball has been taken up and the year is however approaching when money is

other half is now offered to the public.

invariably required there. It is only an ordinary that the Emperor is most pained at the con-

Forecast to anticipate that large aingent of our There is a purveyor's business with about

British and Mexican dollars may be shipped struction placed on the Army order which misinterprets His Majesty's intention. The $2,000, co which can he starred in Caton, the

previsions being brought down fro a Kwang occupied with the coinage of the new dollar. thence especially with the Bombay Mint fully Emperor simply wished to make it clear that tung and Kwangsi The business is such a he will not permit the disruption of the comble one that the profits are sure to be enormous,

Should such a contingency arise, what will be position as regards our own requirements mon Army; the order, does not prejudice No one but this Company can start this busi-prior to the Chinese New Year, in the absence the changes demanded by the Hungarianness in such as b necessary to store the. Liberals and the solution of the questions provisions in an ice shed." raised thereby is under consideration.

LATER.

The Now Cabinet. Mr. Balfour is still at Balmoral. The feel- ing prevails that the prolonged negotiations indicate the Cabinet changes will be more far-reaching than was at first anticipated.

The Navy and the War Commission.

Admiral Lambton has written to the Ad-

miralty demanding an unreserved apology from Lieut-General Sir Archibald Hunter for his sweeping criticism on the shooting of the Naval guns at Ladysmith in the course of his evidence on the War Commission, where he said that school girls would make better practice than the naval men.

(Cablenews.).

Sir Thomas Lipton Better.

Chicago, 19 h September. Sir Thomas Liptan improves right along.. He has not been operated on and surgery, may not he necessary. It is believe that he will recover speedily.,

Among the thousand telegraphed inquiries received concer:-ing his condition was one from King Edward and one from President Roosevelt.

•

Two of the Shamracks will remain in America, certainly, and perhaps, all three. Prominent New York yachismen will buy the two and the third may go to Chicago. Russian Preparations in the North.

Port Arthur, 19th September, From the preparations being made here, the secrecy maintained regarding everything offi cial, the great ma ses of troops being concent. rated here, and other signs.it would seem that Russia expects war in the near future,

Russia and Austria in the Near East,

London, 19th September.. Russia and Austria will polico Maced nia, Both these Powers will send troops to that cou try at once. They will act jointly, and their fleets' will support their actions against Turkish aggression.

HONGKONG ST, ANDREW'S SOCIETY.

QUEENS COLLEGE AQUATIC

SPORTS.

9. Is it not a fact that te value of the pre- sent site and work is estimated by expert judges to the sufficient to defray the whole cost of removal as well as the cost of new site?

The object of these questions is to drow attention to the great and unnecessary hard-

ship the community of Hongkong will suffer if this foolish scheme of the Admiralty to build a dock where no dock should be is persisted in. of reserve and of arrangements for a contin.

The site, when it was first chosen, was generally ned supply of the new coinage. The assuranca of the exchange of the existing currency will it condemned, although many only dared say so under their breath; and now it is an open appears to me render the situation secure in that respect. It is therefore not the least secret that some one has blundered over the original borings and that difficulties have arisen important feature of the scheme, that the Gov.

in finding, or rather having to make, a proper ernment will not only require to provide cain to Masters and scholars of Queen's Collegeard their nose circulation but to regulate holtom-so much so that it is generally under- spent an enjoyable afternoon at the V.R.C. the supply to meet the trading interests of the stood it would be cheaper and better if instead Colony. Indeed too much stress cannot be laid of throwing good money after bad the Admir compound yesterday, when the annual aquatic

mistake sports in connection with that institution upon the latter consideration, that in future they would face the music and admit their were held with the following results :---

supplies for coin will not be directed through the ordinary chanel, but that this important CHAMPIONSHIP OF THE COLLEGE (four responsibility will devalve upon the, Govern lengths) First prize the "Yellow Dragon Cup,'ment. to be won two years in succession, and prize presented by Mr. B. Tanner-15, H. Banje; 2nd, G, Bunje.

PLUNGING; OPEN TO ALL COMERS. 1st prize presented by Mr._A, W, Grent, 2nd prize pre- scnted :—1ŝi, U. Alhrakin, 2nd, M. Souza.

SWIMMING UNDER WATER-1st prize pre sented by Mr R E Bird, and presented pist Carl Bonje (*5 feet), zad, H. Bunje, 3rd, II Watling.

Two. LENGTHS IN CLOTHING (hat, coat trousers and socks) 1st prize presented by Mr. 14. Kalphs and pre presented 1st,tart Bunje, and. R. Galluzzie.

PLUNGING 1st prize presented by Mr. W. R. Seymour. 3rd prize presented-1st, Al. Souza, zed, II. Watling,

Two LENGTHS (handicap)-1st prize pre- sented by Mr. A. II. Cook, and prize presented. rst heat:1st, Henry Bunje, znd Cassum Alarakia; and heat ist, Carl Bunje, 2nd A Marker; Final:-1st, Henry Bunje, zad, Cas- sum Alarakia.

TWO LENGTHS (open)-ist prze presented by Dr. Bateson Wright-2nd prize presented; ist, Usuff Alarakin, 2nd, Wong Shu Cheong.

TEAM RACE.-Souza's team.

Dr. Bateson Wright, will present the prizes at the College on Saturday.

:

THE STRAITS CURRENCY.

Referring to the currency scheme at the half- vearly meeting of the Singapore Chamber of Commerce, the Chairman, Mr. W. H. Frizell,

id:--

pablished drawing attention to certain dangers An able memorandum has recently been

that may arise, These views deserve the earnest consideration of the Chamber, as they emanate from one who has seriously studied the subject. The trade of the "Hinterland" is without doubt mast important to the colony, and I trust the Government will take steps lo counteract those dangers by admitting within the influence of the scheme if so desired, British North torneo, Sarawak,, and the States on the East Coast of the Malay Peninsula. It will be bone in mind the large amount of Straits capital epresented by imports of various kinds is dispersed through those countries, which have hitherto had a community of currency with us. The prohibition of the importation of the Bri tish dollar and Mexican may therefore involve dangers to those traders and dealers, through causes over which they have no control. On the other hand the wider policy of admission would enlarge the orbit of the new currency, and lead to a greater utilisation of the new coin.

OPIUM QUOTATIONS. Today's quiratis dat as defossi

MALWA NEW...

LAST YEAR

เ 'OLUEST PATNA NEW

01.D BENARES NEW

OLD PERSIAN PAPERY...

a Few Days only, a Superb Collection of the FINEST JAPANESE CURIOS, especially selected from the Collections of the Leading Art Manufacturers in Japan.

The Cutips have just been unpacked and comprise a Unique Selection of CLOISONNE and SATSUMA VASES and WALL PLATES of Exquisite Design; PLAQUES; WALL HANGINGS; CARVINGS, &c. &c

Also KIMONOS and CREPE GARMENTS. Early inspection invited.

RITCHIE & CO., 39, Des Vœux Road. Hongkong, 24th September, 1993. [1158e

EASTERN AND AUSTRALIAN STEAM-

SHIP COMPANY. LIMITED..

FOR SHANGHAL.

'HE Steamship

nom.

.8gh Sto 58.40 ..27 3/16)

THES

l'er thest @ 90/960

080/1,000 1,421,100 1,105

(a)

No Sales 1,107

@ No Sales .@ 730,800

To-day's Advertisements.

THEATRE ROYAL.

Sole Lessec......... CHARLES A. POLLARD.

EVERY EVENING. FOR POSITIVELY A SHORT SEASON UNLY.

POLLARD'S

ENGLISH COMEDY

COMPANY

Sixteen Popular Players, including the irresistible Comedian EDWARD. NABLE,,

16

In the Sparkling and Up-to-date Comedy

A GAY NIGHT IN PARIS." SUCCESS GREATER THAN EVER,

Never in the Annals of the Hengkang Stage has there been such a furore as that evoked last night by the reappearance of each member of this popular Company.

L

I

TO-NIGHT ONLY. "A GAY NIGHT IN PARIS.”

Miss MARJORIE TEMPEST is to sing

"THE CARNIVAL"

FRIDAY AND, SATURDAY,

WHAT HAPPENED TO JONES,"

WHAT HAPPENED TO JONES." WHAT HAPPENED TO JONES,"

All Productions under the Personal Supervision of

MR. EDWARD NABLE.

PRICES: $3, $2 and $t. PLAN at ROBINSON PIANO CO's. Lale Tram and Ferries will run after the Performance.

ALEC. MIDDLETON, Manager. Hongkong, 24th September, 1903. [1154

CHINA LIGHT AND POWER CO., LIMITED.

SAOLATE OF CAPITAL ist he applied for before 157 OCTOBER next, after which. Date any UNALLOTTED SHAKES will be dealt with as laid down in the Articles of Association.

SHEWAN, TOMES & CO.. General Managers. Hongkong, 24th September, 1903.

(1159

DOUGLAS STEAMSHIP COMPANY, LIMITED.

`HAREHOLDERS are reminded that

A petition asking for a Royal Commission to inquire into the truth of these matters was for warded on April 8 last to the Secretary of State for the Colonies, through the Governor here Sir Henry Blake, who was quite in accord with it. In reply. Mr. Chamberlain states that, the Admiralty admit it would be an advantage if more room were available for extension, and enclosed an extract of a letter from the Ad- miralty to the Catonial Office, dated March 9. po (which could not, therefore, be a special reply to the petition), which says that their Lardships cannot assent to the abandonment of the works the early completion of which they believe to be necessary to security." It is pos sible at the Admiralty believe this; but their helis evidently not strong enough to enable there face, a Royal Commission and give reason for the faith that is in them. The residents of Hongkong, on the other hand, are strongly of opinion that the present dock ac- commodation of Hongkong is ample, and will soon be more than ample for all the require- ments of the Admiralty and every engineer or military or naval officials that you meet will privately admit not only this but also that a most inconvenient and expensive site has been chosen a site that is furthermore a direct loss and injury to the traffic of the colony by black- 1 may be asked what is the duty of the Cham-ing up our water front and cutting off the east her in connection with this important matter? from the west end of the town-although, of To that question I answer: I have no wish to course, most are chary of openly condemnning under-rate the advantages of the scheme, the act of their predecessors,

The two points on which the Admiralty now thought confess I cannot share the com fortable sentiments those who regard it seem to rely-for they seem to have given up as a simple solution for all future troubles, their old contention that the'r god strategy but who appear to me to overlook the fact would not allow them to build anywhere but that its effect upon our trade is still an un- in the middle of our principal thoroughfares known quantity.In my opinion we stand are the wand of other dock accommodation and too near in point of time to the scheme to the cost of changing the site now the work fairly judge its merits or defects. Its true has been begun. But the first objection is met proportions will on y be really apparent at a by the existing docks, and that now in course This important matter has naturally engaged this Chamber is clear. The colony has accept second does not exist, for the value of the pre

distance of some years hence But the daty of of construction by a private firm, and the the earnest alention of your committee. ed the change deliberately, on the assurance sent site on Queen's-road is enormous, and it Immediately upon receipt of Sir David Par- that it affords an easy method of trans tion toa is ridiculous that it should be wasted on such 'bour's report a meeting was held, when the

gold basis and that it will henceforth do away a purpose when there is so much cheap land committee unanimously approved of the with constant and violent fluctuation in ex-available outside the town. Where I think the scheme. A sub-committee on Currency was

change. The scheme has been welcomed by pelition was weak was in not more forcibly appointed, consting of Mr. John Anderson,

the community in the light of a great reform. drawing the attention of Mr. Chamberlain to Hon'ble G. S. Murray, Mr. 1. C. Nicholson, and It was chiefly upon the initiative of this Cinum- these points; for we were bound to propound a myself. The special duty of that sub-com- ber that its introduction is due We cannot remedy for the evils of which we complain, mittee was to watch in the interests of the public therefore draw back from that position even if and could not expect my Lords of the Adi [generally the process of establl hing the Gold

we wou'd. ' we can bear in mind that its ac miralty to shift their dock merely because it Standard in the Colony. We are at the same, ceptance does not release us from the respon- would prove a nuisance-it is that alreadys time autboised on behalf of the Chamber to sibility of carefully watching its development; As to an alternative site, there are several, assist the Governmeat with ou, experience and of drawing the attention of the "overnment to for none could be more ill-chosen than the pre- {advice. The Colonial secretary in his speech interests where the scheme presses hardly or sent nne; and in a subsequent letter I shall be in the Legislative Council recognized that unfairly in any unforeseen respect; and of pleased to forward you a proposal for what mmittre, and stated that their assistance directing our energy with the strenuus purpose would be a far more commodious, economical, would be readily and gladly availed of by the of confronting the d'ugers, and overcoming and suitable-naval establishment than that at Government. The members of the sub-com- the difficulties that will undoubtedly arise. The present contemplated. I hope that you will mittee were subsequently received by Hs change will it is hoped, prove of ral, lasting, kindly find space for this letter in youre dumas, Excell ney, who discussed with them the pro-and genuine bem fit, but that result mynt and that some old China hand or other public- posals of the Goverment in the matter of be attained wit out me sacrifice. Let as spirited member of the House may read it and securing "Fixity of Exchange." The sub-

watch crefly therefore, having reached out come to our assistincc. commitice then clearly understood that the

after the image of “Stability of Exchange,” Government were not prepared to depar from that we un no risk of losing, the abstarce of even wreater value in that "Stability of Trade," and in consequerce the committee were der

the foundations of which were laid by the men, St. Andrew's Day 1902 was celebrated by a barred from making suggesti ns in that direc¦ who have gone before us, and of those splendid Ball held in the City Hall, which, both socially tion. His Excellency, however, assured them commercial advantages, tha at present are and financially, was a success. The Hon, R.. that the Currency, conversion would be intro-

ours, which have hitherto proved lie' secret of Shewan, your vice-chairman, and Mr. William duced in a broad and liberal spirit, and in the

Our SUCCESS. Kidd resigned their: places in the committen best interests of the community generally. In on their departure from the Colony. During that assurance, I need hardly add, we have full the year, the Hon. C. W. Dirkson joined the [ confidence, and the Chamber may rely that committee. Mr. David Wood, the bon, secre- under His Excellency's administration the lary, and Me, Andrew Forbes, the hon. trea various details of the scheme will be carried out surer, both left the Colony last spring on holi-wills studied consideration, and with a strong day leave, and were rep-ced respectively by sense of responsib-lity-to all interes s.. Mr. N. S. Brown and Mr. J. Stodart, to both of whom the thanks of members are due. The the period of demonetization the most liberal The Advisory Committee urged that prior to committee are indebted to Mr. A. R. Lowe for provision should be made in respect tothesupply question of section. 3. sub-section 3, which he kindly auditing the accoun's. The committee of the new coinage towards meeting the trade said might include the British and Mexican deeply regret to have to record the death of requirements of the Colony, and of the Feder. dollars, and if it did he taught it would clash Mr. J. Maciehose, a very old member of theated Malay States. They further urged upon British dollar was not a Settlements.coin and with the Currency Commission's ideas. The Society.

the Government the desirability of prohibiting therefore might be called foreign. He wanted H, W. ROBERTSON,... the importation of Mexican dolla's at an early

President.

date. That coin had been, and has continued to know if there was any afterthought on the N. S. BROWN,

part of the Goverment in respect of this clause -Hon. Secretary,

to flow in increasing quantity: Into the Colony would be extremly awkward, if, after these from China, the Philippines, and a her quarters coins were demonetised,, they were declared The committee apprehended that unless steps were taken to check these imports, it would not legal ang da add in no slight degree to the difficulties of the His Excellency said that as far as lie was scheme The Government had already strong concerned there was no such intention in the ly represented the measure of probibition to the hind of the Graveramcht. The chiuse, was Colonial Office, and they again telegraphed the simply from the old Bill, and he could only

Docks.-S.C.FARNHAM, BOYD & Co. These recommendation of the Chamber, but without make the statement that Governinent had no result, as the Secretary of State would not with ultimate intention of forbidding the circulation opened at the beginning of the week with cash draw bis objection to the course suggested. of British and Mexican dollars,

sales at Tis. 136 and; 147}; December,. On the We have not as yet learned the reason for that. In clause y the word. shall in reference to 14th and 15th September shares were placed at decision, but it was doubtless due to the the forfeiture of money, was altered to "may,"137) and 139, with sales again at 14 December. Fabsence, in the: Carrenty. Report of any such fand in claute 8 'the words "" perion orf was | On the 16th the cash 1-18 1038 139/r40, 1361.

deleted and""public" inserted, "

September and 1431) Despair. On the 17th – Hongkong, 24th September, 1909

The following is the report of the above Society for presentation to the twenty-second annual general meeting to be held at the City Hall, on Tuesday, 29th insi̟, kt 5,33 p.m.--.

To the members of the Hongkong St Andrew's Society.

Gentlemen,-Your committed have pleasure in presenting to you their report and statement of accounts for the year ending 31st August. 1993. During the year several applications for assistance from the charitable fund were received, and, after full investigation, grants in aid were given. These amounted in $548 75 as against. $67473 the previous year. Situa tions were found for several appliants The balance at the credit the society row stands at $2,548.50, as against $2,308; last year. 32 members have jomed the society during the | any of the recommendations in the Scheme. year.

By kind permission of Major Radcliffe and Officers, the Band of the 3rd. Burnah Infantry will play the following programme of music at the King Edward Hotel, during dinner, to-morrow. Friday, the 25th inst. (weather

BERA CU permitting)

March.

Field Service.Ord Hume Ovorture, its Medium Stanilas Elliot, Stephen Adams Cortez Singam by Godfrey

election, „* The Memougar Bey

Adieu Maria

edion.

Juliane The Bahr of the Weaver

Rajtkinod Bare the King.

Halion

THE CURRENCY BILL

At the meeting of the Legislative Cuncil held at Singapore on the ruth inst the Colonial Treasurer moved the consideration of the Coin Import and Export Bill.

.....

The Hon'ble G. S. Murray brought up the

COMMERCIAL.

THE CHARTERED BANK DIVIDEND.

Mr.T P. Cochrane, acting manager of the Chartered Bank of India, Australia and China, kindly informs us that they have this morning received from their London, office a telegram advising that a dividend has been declared for the past half-year to joth June @ 10% per an num, free of Income Tax.

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SHANGHAI SHARE MARKEJ.

Messrs. J. P. Biset & Co..report under daté to report for the week under review. Rates 18th instant-We have only a limited business generally have remained fairly steady, but at closing prices are weaker. This is largely due n'anticipation of the settlement at the end of

Shipping INDOS are improved; sales were effected early in the week at Tls. As and 63) December, rising on the 15th to sales 61) for this settlement and 64 December. On the 16th shares were placed at 611 November, 614 and 67 December

FOR SWATOW, AMOY AND TAMSUL.

THE Company's Steamship

"RAIMUN,"

Caprain Gibson, will be despatched for the

above Potts, on SUNDAY, the 27 h instant. at A.M.

For Freight of Passage apply in

DOUGLAS, LA PRAIK & Co., Gener: Managers. Hongkong. 24th September, 1953.

1000

NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.

THE P

"HE P. & O. S. N, Go.'s Steinship

"COROMANDEL."

FROM BOMBAY, COLOMBO AND

*

STRAITS. Consignees of Cargo by the above namen vessel are hereby informed that their Goods-are being landed and placed at their risk in the Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godow Company's Godowns at Kowloon, where each consignment will be sorted nas Mark by Mark. and delivery can be obtained as soon as the Goods are landed,

This vessel brings on Cargo:-

From London, &c., er 5,5, Aeradio. From Persian Gulf, er B,1.5,N. and 11. & 4*

S. N. Co.'s Steamers, Optional Goods will be landed here unless instructions are given to the contrary before iP M., TO-DAY,

4

Goods not cleared by the 30th. instant, a P., will be subject to rent.

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

Damaged Packages must be left in the Godowns for examination ly the Consignee's and the Company's representative at an ap printed hour.

"AUSTRALIAN,”. Paptain McArthur, will be despatched as above TO-MORROW, the 25th instant, at Noon.

This well-known Steamer is specially fitted for Passengers, and has a Pefrigerating Chamber, which ensures the supply of Fresh Provisions, le &c, throughout the voyage.

This Steamer is installed throughout with the Electric-light.

A Stewardess and a duty qualified Surgeon are carried,

NR.-To assure the additional comfort of. passengers the steamers of the Company have electric fans fitted in staterooms.

For Passage, apply to

[11570

GIBB, LIVINGSTON & CO., Agents. Hongkong, 24th September, 1904;

DOUGLAS STEAMSHIP COMPANY, LIMITED.

FOR SWATOW.

THE Company's Steamship

"HAILOONG," Captain Evans, will be despatched for the above Port, TO-MORROW, the agih instant,

at 10 A.M.

For Freight or Passage apply to

"DOUGLAS, LAPRAIK & Co., General Managers. Hongkong, 24th September, 1903.

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CHINA COMMERCIAL STEAMSHIP COMPANY, LIMITED,

司公限有船輪準中

FOR MOI, KOBE, YOKOHAMA, MAN- ZANILLO, MEXICO AND SAN FRANCISCO,

THE Steamship

"LOTHIAN,"

Captain J. C. Williamson, will be despatched for the above Ports, on WEDNESDAY, the 7th October, at Noon.

For Freight, apply at the Company's Offices, No. zo, Des Voeux Road.

J. 5. VAN BUREN, Superintendent. Hangkang. 24th September, loog. 14360 REGULAR STEAMSHIP BERVICE

TO NEW YORK,

VIA PORTS AND SUEZ CANAL (With Liberty to call at. PHILIPPINE PORTS). PROPOSED SAILINGS From HongkoNG.

SATSUMA ". "SHIMOSA"

1903.

About

25th Sept.

roch.Oct.

.....24th Oct.

"KURDISTAN " "RICHMOND CASTLE ”. 7th Nov.

For Freight and further Information, upply

to

DODWELL & Co.. LIMITED, Agents. Hongkono 24th September, 1903-

THE POPULAR

SCOTCH

Lazor

"BLACK&WHITE

JAMES BUCHANAN & CO.

SCOTCH WHISKAL" "DSTILLERS.

By Appodenkenwol bagger H.M. THE KING

b. and

HRH the PRINCE of WALES

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 bave left the Godownserna.

Supplied at all the LEADING CLUBS EA. HEWETJ.: ́and HOTELS, and to be obtai from ranston Superintendent | LANE, CRAWFORD & CO., Dat

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