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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 1903.

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Rebellion in German 8.W. Africa.

LONDON, 3rd November.

The Bondelszwarts tribe, in German South West Africa, are in an active state of rebellion and the German garrison at Warmbad is re- ported to be annihilated

More Fighting in the Aden Hinterland.

An officer and several of the Bombay In fantry have been wounded in a skirmish in the Aden hinterland. Re-inforcements have been sent to the scene of the fighting.

Russia and Japan. Reuter's correspondent at Yokohama wires that official intelligence has been received that the Russians have dismantled the fort at Yongamplio, and withdrawn their troops, leaving only a guard of twenty police.

LATER,

Thesar and the Kaiser. The Kaiser has arrived at Weisbaden where unprecedented precautions have been taken to secure the safety of the Tsar.

The United States and the

extend the Franco-Russian Alliance.

New Italian Cabinet.

London, October 26th. Signor Giolati has been entrusted with the formation of a new Cabinet at Rome.

Turkey Resists Reforms,

London, October 26th.

The Turkish Government are expected to

offer determined resistance to the fatest pro- gramme of reforms presented by Russia and Sultan is reported to be seriously unwell. An Austria, which is of a drastic character. The Irade has been issued disbanding the Albanian reliefs.

BANKRUPTCY PROCEEDINGS.

PETITION FOR RECEIVING ORDER.

Mr. C. E. H. Beavis appeared before the Chief Justice at the Supreme Court this morn- ing in support of a crediters' petition for a re ceiving order presented by the Hop Wo Chan firm of Californian flour merchants, of 236, Des Vieux Road, against the Chy Loong firm of bakers, carrying on business at 102, Wellington Street and 10%, log and 111, Wanchai Road, Ngo, managing partner of the Hop Wo Chan It appeared from the petition of Pang Chun firm, that the Chy Loong firm was indebted to the petitioning creditors in the sum of $5,804.03 being money lent and interest duc. The stock London, October 26th.

in-hand, machinery and furniture, etc, of debtor The Vicdomosti (St. Petersburg), in an article on the political situation, in the Farent to debtors for business purposes and was valued at $3.100. The money had been East, extresses the belief that Japan inerely interest was at the rate of $1.15 per cent. per wiches to postpone warfare until the spring. The Viedomosti therefore urges St. Petersburg Government to begin bostilities forthwith.

War in the Spring.

(Der Ostasiatische Lloyd.) France and Russia.

Berlin, 31st October. Count Lansdorff's visit to Paris has been successful, at least 50 far as the Nearer East is concerned. The French Government has now given its consent, which was heretofore withheld, to the continuation of Austria's and Russia's action with regard to Macedonia, Complying with a desire expressed by Count Lamsdorff, the French Minister of Foreign Affairs, M. Delcassé, has furthermore promised such action is required. At the same time, to mediate in a friendly way with Japan, if Delcas: é's Secretary confirms in the Figars

month,

The receiving order was made.

AN AWKWARD PREDICAMENT. DEBTORS' PETITION,

Mr. G. K. Hall Brutton petitioned on behalf of the Ku Fat, of 76 Bonham Strand, and the Ku Fat Chan, of 289 Queen's Road Central, importers of European goods, for a receiving, order in respect of their estates that they might be adjudged bankrupt. He said the declaration. had been filed by one of three petitioners. The manager of the firm had gone away and had appointed another manager, who, it was alleged, declined to pay any debts of the firm and was practically making away with the money, Therefore, the only way to protect the creditors was to make the firm bankrupt. The present manager seemed to be squandering the money forth in the petition that these assets amounted to $6,624, made up as follows: book debts, 52,099; goods at 76, Bonham Strand, $1,200; goods at 289, Queen's Road Central, $3,000; furniture, fixtures, etc., at both places, $3co and cash in hand $25. Of the book debts $1,899 were good debts, and the firm's abilities amounted to $7,800, or thereabouts,

Panama Canal. President Roosevelt's continued marked dépleasure at the tergiversation and hosti- lity of Columbia in relation to the Panama Canal, has ended by the withdrawal of the American Minister. Telegrams from Colon report a general state of unrest in the Isth- mian States and foreshadow startling develop-that the Russo-Japanese negotiations are pro-and wasting the assets of the firm. It was set ments pointing to the independence of the Isthmus, A Columbian 'gunboat, crammed with troops, has arrived at Colon, also, the American gunboat Nashville.

Prince Adelbert.

The North German Lloyd's liner Koenig Albert has passed the Canal for China with the Kaiser's son, Prince Adelbert, on board.

(Manila Cablenews,} New Steamship Lina,`

Vladisvostock, October 31st: A s'cauship line between this port and the United States will be started in the near future. It is said to have the backing of the Russian Government.

Panama Revolution.

Washington, October 31st. The revolution in Panama which aims to separate that Department of Columbia from the main country and to form an independent state, has not yet amounted to much. It seems

ceeding in every respect satisfactorily.

THE SUGAR CONFERENCE.

The Belgian Government is negotiating at present, in accordance with the proposals made by the Brussels committee, with the Powers in order to enable Russia to join the International Sugar Conference.

FOOTBALL.

A match under Association Rules will be

played to-morrow H. K: F. C. "A" Team v. H.M.S. Tamar, Kick-off 4.30 p.m. sharp The following will play for the Club:-Forwards A. Boyd, S. Henchiman, H. W. Brent, E. D. C. Wolle and S. Moore. Halves: J. M. Forrester, H. C. Gray, and P. K. Knyvett. Blacks: C. T. Kew, (Cap') and A. O. Brawn. Goal: A. N. Other.

WARSHIPS AT KOBE.

Kobe harbour is now the rendezvous of quite a number of foreign war-ships, there being

His Lordship said he would like to know more about the partners.

Mr. Brutton explained that under the Bank ruptcy Ordinance a petition had to be signed by two or more partners whereas he was petitioning by three.

His Lordship thought it was extraordinary if it were so, and said it seemed to him that if the members of a firm wanted their firm to be made bankrupt surely they must all join in the petition.

He did not understand why partners, who were not represented in any shape or form, should be made bankrupts, the firm consisted of eleven partners.

Lau Yip, a partner in the Ku Fat firm, said

Mr. Brutton-Would your Lordship make a receiving order subject to the amended petition 7

His Lordship-No, I am not inclined to make any order on this.

Mr. Brutton-Theb It will be useless pro- ceeding any further.

U.S. S. "MONTEREY'

TO BE DOCKED. That our docking establishment is being once more restored into favour with the Naval authorities of the U. S. Government, must ba- satisfactory to those interested in the largest

To-day's Advertisements.

FIRE INSURANCE ASSOCIATION: OF HONGKONG.

INSURANCE HOLIDAY,

His Lordship-I must have these thingship-building and repairing concern in the TT is hereby notified that FIRE INSUR-

The Court adjourned.

East. At one time it was a matter of common

done properly. There is a great deal of care casness in these matters. If they are not done properly I cannot deal with them. I decline to complaint that war vessels of the United States the petition. Probably some of your clerks did,Hongkong a wide berth, and Shanghai, it was make an order. I don't suppose you prepared navy in these waters, requiring repairs, gave and warnot property instructed by your clients, alleged, had usurped the favours which There is no blame upon you; your clients must formerly were a monopoly of Hongkong. attend to these matters.

From the list of American transports and other vessels that have recently passed through the hands ofthe Hongkong and Whampoa Dock Co., there are ample evidences that the pro- portion of American warships in Far Eastern waters docked in Hongkong is still greatly in excess of the number docked anywhere else. This morning the U.S. manitor Atonterey entered the harbour from Shanghai, under convoy of the collier Nanshan, which towed her a good part of the way. She left the northern port on the 31st ult. The Monterey has pro- ceeded down South for docking at Kowloon, when repairs to her boilers will also be effected.

SANITARY BOARD.

this afternoon in the Board Room. Present:- A meeting of the Sanitary Board was held The President (Hon. Dr. J. M. Atkinson, P.C.M.O.), Hon. W. Chatham, (D.P.W.), Mr. Ahmet Rumjahn, Hon. H. E, Pollock, K.C., Mr. Fung Wa Chun, Mr. Lau Chu Pak, Dr. Peatse, Acting M. Q. H., Dr. Barnett, Assis- tant M. O. H., Capt. Lyons, Asst. Superintend- ent of the Police, Mr. E. A. Hewett, and Mr G. A. Woodcock, Secretary.

The minutes of the previous meetings were confirmed.

-CLAUSE 5.

COMMERCIAL.

TO-DAY'S EXCHANGE. ON LONDON, Telegraphic Transter .......tila Hank Bills, on demand...1/10 1/16 Credits, 4 months' sight...1/10 7/16 D'ments months' sight the 9h6 ON BERLIN, (demand)

..........M.1.87 ON PARIS, Bank Hills, ne demtund

Credits, 4 months' sight...2.34

ON BOMBAY, Telegraphic Transfer ON NEW YORK, Bank Bils, os demand...44

Credits, 30 days' sight..... 454

On demand...

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ANCE OFFICES will be CLOSED for DAY, the 9th November. the transaction of Public Business on MON.

A. R. LOWE,.

Secretary. Hongkong, 5th November, 1903. [13310

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION. INFORMATION has been received from the Military Authorities that GUN PRACTICE will take place from the undermentioned Batteries, on the dates as specified opposite. at moving targets towed across the entrance to Juak Bay between Devil's Peak and Futaui Chau at a range of 1,800 to 700 yards and at targets towed down Junk Bay above Futau Chau at a range of about 4,000 yards

Iyemun (Redoubt and Pak-sha-wan, 12th

November, 1903.

Lyemun (Pak-sha-wan and Sai-wan), `xgth.

November, 1993.

Practice will commence at about 9 AM.. daily, and end about 11 A.M. daily, if the range is clear.

By Command,

F. H. MAY,. Colonial Secretary,

Colonial Secretary's Office,

Hongkong, 5th Novembar, '1903,

PUBLIC AUCTION.

(13320

.....31 THE Undersigned have received instructions

to Sell by PUBLIC AUCTION, FOR ACCOUNT OF THE CONCERNED,

....137

..coin.

ON SHANGHAI, Telegraphic Transfer......717 Private 30 days' sight ON YOKOHAMA, T.T.. Guld Leaf 100 touch, per tacl Sovereigns, Bank's Buying Rate......

Bar Silver..

be dealt with confidentially. Mr. E. A. Hewett The President proposed that clause 5 should stated that he did not see why the question should be dealt with confidentially, as there was nothing in the correspondence that justified such a course. The question had been raised by him before and he did so again because it regards quite a number of property holders. The President stated that a letter had been received from Messrs. Jardine, Matheson & Co. it would be well to submit the question to a sub- an the 30th October, owing to which he judged committee. Mr. Ilewett said that he had not Matheson that he had perused on the sub- seen this letter; the last from. Messrs. Jardine, ject being dated the 18th August. The Pre- sident said that there had been no time to circulate all the correspondence. This would be done however. Mr. Hewett stated that he proposed that this question should be treated in public discussion as he considered it to be BENARES NEW one of the greatest importance.

WATER.

On behalf of Mr. Li Lai Wo, Mr. B. Brother- top Barker wrole requesting that the war in a well at 19, Caine Road be analysedd, if found fit for domestic purposes, thap per ssion be granted to him to use it for sughe

Among the minutes was one from Dr. Pearce stating that it was a rubble well and even if the water was found fit, he thought the Board should refuse permission, unless the well be cemented right close to the bottom of its sides

OPIUM QUOTATIONS. To ay's quotations are as follows:-

M-LWA NEW..........

11

LAST YEAR, OLDEST

PATNA NEW

PERSIAN (PAPER).....

$11.04 -57.40

Per chest @880/910

@ 950/1,000

› @ 1,030/1,050

*@* 1,115.

.@ 1,112)

@750/830

Co-day's Avvertisements.

NEW ZEALAND INSURANCE COMPANY,

FIRE AND MARINE. ESTABLISHED 1859.

CAPITAL....

........ £1,000,000,

on

SATURDAY, the 7th November, 1903, at 2.30 P.M., at their SALES ROOMS, No. 8, Des Vœux Road, Corner of Ice House Street,

A FINE AND VALUABLE COLLECTION OF USED & UNUSED POSTAGE STAMPS, Comprising:- BRITISH COLONIES, CHINA, PHI LIPPINES, PORTUGAL and COLÓNIES,

&c,

&c.

Attention is called to this Sale, the Collec tion being an exceptionally valuable one.

(lo Lots to suit Dealers and Collectors.) On View from To-day.

Catalogues will be issued, TERNS-As usual.

HUGHES & HOUGH,

Auctioneers.

Hongkong, 5th November, 1903.

[13240

DOUGLAS STEAMSHIP COMPANY, LIMITED.

FOR SWATOW.

THE Company's Steamship

"HAILOONG,"

Captain Evans, will be despatched for the above Port, on SATURDAY, the 7th instant, at 3 P.M.

almost certain that Colombia will be able to yesterday to fewer than ten at anchor here, what the other eight partners, who had not and, the lop covered in and water only drawn AVING been appointed AĢENTS for the For Freight or Passage apply to

end the revolt in short order. The secessionists rely on the sentiment in the United States to permit filibusters from there to aid them.

Famous Yacht Builder Dying. Bristol, October 3rs!. Nat. Herreshoff, the famous naval architect and cup-defender builder, is dying at his home here He was seized with pneumonia some days ago, and owing to his age there is little chance of his recovery.

U. S. Fresient Menaced.

Washington, 31st October,

reports the local Chronicle of 27th utt.

These

vessels included the British 1st-class battle- ship Ocents, the 2nd-class twin-screw cruiser Talbot, the gun-boat Britomart, and the twin srew sloop Algerine; the German crusier Bussard and the gun-boat Jaguar; the Italian cruiser Villor Pisani; and the U.S.S. battle- ship Kentucky (the flagship of Rear-Admiral. Evans), the cruiser Oregon, and the gun-boat Annapolis. It was thought yesterday that the American vessels would remain here for some time, but orders were issued in the afternoon for the Kentucky to proceed to Yokolama, and the Master-at-Arms and other of the ship's

His Lordship said he would like to know petitioned, had to say about the matter.

Il no

Mr. BrutionThese people wish to pay their debts, and the others do not. receiving order is made money will be re ceived and taken away.

by means of a pump.

The President said that this was an old well very liable to contamination. Permission was refused.

OPIUM DIVAN,

above Company, we are prepared to issue Policies of insurance at Current Rates. REISS & CO., Agents. Hongkong, 5th November, 1903. [13296 ROYAL HONGKONG YACHT CLUB. A SPECIAL GENERAL MEETING of

held on THURSDAY, the 12th instant, at 6 P.M., at a place to be notified later, to consider the following proposal by the owners in the Championship Class-

That the Races for the Championship Class be sailed on the Saturdays pre vious to the dates fixed for the Club Races at the Annual General Meeting, P. H. CAMPBELL, Hon. Secretary. Hongkong, 5th November, 1903.

THEATRE

don't say it is impossible to overcome it divan at 7 upper Lascar Row. It was an in-

His Lordship-My first difficulty is-I

A letter was submitted respecting an opium A the Royal Hongkong Yacht Club will how is it only three men out of eleven quiry to the effect that, if the tiles were re- petition?

moved from the floor and 3 inches of cement Mr. Brutton:-The former manager has concrete, rendered impervious, laid down, the one to Penang, and has appointed another Bourd would recommend that the premises be cognise these people, and says he is not man in his place, and he declines to rent to be registered as an opium divan.

A crank has been caught trying to approach afficers were ashore last evening recalling all going to pay any debis, although the firm has

the President of the United States supposedly to assassinate him,

Train Robbers,

the ship's company at once. The vessel was to leave for the northern port this morning, this sudden order being thought to be due to Pueblo, Colorado, 31st October

the fact that Rear-Admira! Evans is at present The Santa Fe express was wrecked by mask-wounds in the knee received some years ago seriously ill, the trouble being the result of ed highwaymen near here today. Thirty people during active service. were seriously injured. The miscreants who derailed the train for the purposes of robbery got little booty. Prosses are now ping them.

Australian Labour Question

Sydney, 31st October. The Captain of the Andromeda has been fined here for employing non-union men.

The malter has stirred up a tremendous onsation in mercanti'e and labour circles.

(Japanese Exchanges.)

The Manchurian Question, VICEROY ALEXHIEFF'S STATEMENT.

MORE TALK OF MONOPOLY OF OPPORTUNITY.

The stay of the British vessels will vary. The

been pressed for payment. This man may go at any moment.

Mr. BruttonThen the money may he

The A. M. Ominuted - think in this case three inches of cement on the top of the present cement and tiles (half the floor is tiled and half cemented) would do very well, but there are several things in this matter which I am unable to decide. 1. Would it not be creating a dangerous precedent to allow the licence with only three inches of cement? 2. Would the floor stand

ап extra three

3.

cost much less tean six? I think not. I am of the opinion that the Board have no legal right to agree to the licence being granted when there are only three inches of cement on the floor unless the bye laws are altered.

why a creditor should come forward and ask to His Lordship:-1s not that rather a reason

have a receiver of the estate appointed? Will you show me any case in which, say three partners out of eleven, may alone ask? Ocean was to have remained here until Friday, firm itself petitions and two parters sign it. If the floor has to be re-laid would three inclics Mr. Brace Shepherd (Official Receiver):-inchers of cement? I think not. Altogether The practice here, my Lord, has been that the this would be about 4 inch thick. hat we understand she leaves for Yokohama This petition ought to be amended. to-morrow night. The crew of the British battleship has been making extensive prepara-think I had better adjourn this application.

His Lordship:-That is what strikes me. I tions for the illumination of the vessel by electricity in honour of the Emperor of Japan's birthday, but the residents of Yokohama will gone. now have the benefit of this display. The Britomart, according to present arrangements, leaves port on Friday for Nagasaki, while the Tu bot (Captain Bayly's ship) will probably remain here at least ten days. We also learn that the Albion, the flagship. of Rear-Admiral the Hon. A. G. Curzon-Howe, C.V.O., C.B., C.M.G., the second-in-command of the British feet on the China station, is expected to arrive here to-day or to-morrow.

acles in the way, bu' my difficulty in amend-is

His Lordship don't want to put any ob

ing the petition is that I do not know whether these persons are authorised by the other part-

ners.

Mr. Bratton The practice has been that two or more pa iners can sign on behalf of the firm.

His Lordship:Yes, but are they authorised to act for the firm ?

Mr. Brutton: Many of these men are steep. ing par nersand take no interest in the business, and it will be impossible to get their signatures without a great deal of delay.

His Lordship:-This matter should be done properly; there is no doubt about it. These three men have petitioned for themselves.

Mr. Brutton suggested that an interim receiving order should be made pending the is pro-heating of the petition.

London, 23rd October. The statement recently made that Viceroy Alexeieff has stipulated that China shall grant

JAPAN AND MEXICO, concessions at Anukden and Antung to Russia only, obtains confirmation from the Russian

The Mexican Government, which has re- -journal Vostatschin Vestnik, which now an-cently enacted strict quarantine regulations nounces the conclusion of a secret treaty, against Chinese emigrants, has now notified whereby Russia acquires sole mining, railway, the application thereof to Japan also, and that and other rights in Manchuria.

ships from Japan and China are allowed to call at Marzanillo alunc. Mr. T. Sugimura, Japa- nese Minister Plenipotentiary there, testing, on the basis of the commercial treaty between the two countries. The Japan Times, | Shepherd ?- cditorially dealing with this step on the "part of the Mexican Government, says that it will be the result of the pressure brought to bear upon it by the men, mostly capitalists and manufacturers, interested in the introduction of Chinese labour and in discriminating against the Japanese. The Mexican Government ex. poses itself to the serious charge of infringing the most favoured nation clause in the Japanese treaty with that country.

Vienna, 23rd October. It is feared in St. Petersburg that China, which has been strongly pressed by Japan recently, will co-operate with Japan it war breaks out between Japan and Russia.

Reports from London and Paris stats that a crisis in the relations of Japan and Russia is at hand; but it is believed in Vienna that Russia has found that her transportation facilities are Incapable of bearing the test which war would impose and has recognised the weakness of her Naval basis in the Far East. It is believed that Russia now sees that her coal supply would be cut off and that the outcome of war would probably be adverse to her. It is there- fore believed she will hasten to bring the nego. tiations with Japan to an 'amicable conclusion.

Russia's Policy

ANTAGONISTIC TO JAPAN AND CHINA.

London, 24th October.

necessary to have 6 inches of cement on the The President stated that by the bye-law it

floor and moved that this be insisted upon.

The motion was carried.

WATER SUPPLY.

The results of the water analyses show that the water drawn from the Kowloon, Tylum and Pokfulam services and from the Cheung-sha- wan supply, is of excellent quality.

RAT RETURN.

were caught in Victoria and 157 at Kowloon, For the fortnight ended 2nd inst., 676 rats

of which 19 and 9, respectively, were infected.

FIRES IN THE HARBOUR.

At about ball-past eight last night a fire broke out in one of the bunkers of the steam- launch Wing Fat, belonging to Mis. Mary Mah, Which was lying alongside a pier near the His Lordship:-What do you say to that Mrmati ferry wharf. The fire brigade under Chief Inspector Baker was quickly on the scene Mr. Bruce Shepherd :-That will protect the and, with the aid of the floating eagine and a estate.

hose from the shore, the flames were soon extinguished. The fire originated through spontaneous combustion, and the damage done is about $30.

His Lordship said the effect of making an interios receiving order was that petitioners would be protected in Mr. Justice Wise's Court. Mr. Brutton-We don't want protection for ourselves; we want protection for the creditors. Shortly after seven o'clock this morning His Lordship said that his experience was another fire occured in the harbour and the that debtors did not care twopence about their brigade, with Chief Inspector Baker, were creditors. He thought he would take no steps promptly on the scene. The fire broke out at all until the petition was before him in a Russian steamer Mangolia from Dalny proper form, and said he had to deal with what with merchandise. The boat was anchored on a large trading junk which was heavily faden upon arriving at Nagasaki reported that was before him. It ought to have been stated on there were three Russian warships in Port affidavit that proceedings were necessary for Arthur. One of these was ia dock. There the protection of the estate, and he could were thirteen warships, all painted a dark grey, nt Talienwan. Some ships of the Volunteer sanding up and saying so; for, although not accept the statement of any solicitor

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H. CENTO. Assisted by VICTORIA VARIETY CLUB, MRS. STEPHENSON, GUS GREGORY, MRS. ALICE CENTO, G. BURNETT,

and other Local Talent,

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[13176

WILLT. BURGESS, Manager. Hongkong, 5th November, 1973. NAVIGAZIONE GENERALE ITALIANA, (Floria and Rubaltino United Companies).

STEAM FOR BOMBAY VIA SINGAPORE AND PENANG. Having connection with Company's Mail Steamers to ADEN, SUEZ, FORT SAID. MESSINA, NAPLES, LEGHORN and GENOA,

;

ALSO VENICE and TRIESTE, all. MEDITER. RANEAN, ADRIATIC, LEVANTINE, and SOUTH AMERICAN PORTS up to CALLAO. Taking Cargo at through Rates to PERSIAN GULF and BAGDAD, also BARCE- LONA, VALENZA, ALICANTE, AL- MERIA and MALAGA. HE Steamship

THE S

"ISCHIA," Captain Magancini, will be despatched as above on FRIDAY, the 13th instant, at Noon.

At BOMBAY, the Steamer is discharging in VICTORIA DOCK.

For further. Particulars regarding Freight and Passage, apply to

CARLOWITZ & Co., Agents. Hongkong, 5th November, 1903. [13336 ."GLEN" LINE OF STEAMSHIPS, FOR LONDON AND ANTWERP. THE Steamship!

near the old Canton and Macao wharf, and the flames arose from the stem of the craft. The floating engine arrived with the utmost speed gained control of the boat, and it was towed by T and got to work, but the flames had already

The Novoe Vremy declares that Russia fleet armed, as cruisers were with them and relics neither upon Japan nor China, both of there were also fourteen torpedoes there (ie, he was not aware whether or not those instruc-The brigade worked hard on the boat but he knew what his clients' instructions were, another junk to Chung Sha Wan and beached. whose. Interests are antagonistic to the aims. Dalny), The report about Vicemy Alexgieffions were correct. It had not been proved to without resulle, and, when they left, it was of Russia, Russia, continues the St. Peters returning to St. Petersburg is not credited in him that it was necessary for the protection of entirely gutted. The fire is believed to have. burg journal, desires the advancement of Port Arthur, The Japanese residents in Dalny the estate that, before the receiving order was estimated at between six to eight thousand civilization and not warfare. But Russia must and Port Arthur are quiet.

originated to the galley; the damage is. made, he should appoint an interim receiver. dollars,

DOUGLAS, LAPRAIK & Co., General Managers, Hongkong, 5th November, 1903. [13780 OCCIDENTAL AND ORIENTAL STEAM- SHIP COMPANY.

NOTICE. 'ONSIGNEES of CARGO per Steamship.

"DORIC"

are hereby notified that their Goods are at landed into our Godowns Nos. 1 and 2, at their risk being discharged into Lighters and/or Kennedy Town, (Marine Lot 243), and delivery may be had either from Lighters or from our Godowns' upon countersignature of Bills of Lading.

Goods remaining unclaimed after the 12th instant will be subject to rent

All Claims must be sent in to me on or before the 15th instant or they will not be recognised.

No Fire Insurance has been effected.

J. STAURT THOMSON, Acting Agent. Hongkong, 5th November, 1903.

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