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TELEGRAMS. (Reuter's.)

The Panama Canal.

LONDON, 10th November. The Panama Republic lias appointed a Commission to negotiate a Canal Treaty

with the United States.

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 1903.

LAND COURT APPEAL CASES.

INTERESTING APPLICATION.

At the Suprains Court this morning, before the Chief Justice (Sir, W.-M. Goodman), and the Puisno judge (Mr. A. G. Wise), the Attorney. by the Crown Solicitor (Mr. F. B. L. Bowley) General (the Hon. II, S. Berkeley), instructed

applied, on tehalf of the Crown, for leave The Lord Mayor's Banquet,

to adduce evidence on the hearing of The Prime Minister in his speech at the the appeal against the decision of the Guildhall on the oth instant said that in the Fuk and Lam Tak Luk, who claimed Land Court. In the case of Lam Tseung Far East as well as the Near East there are

a tract of foreshore and seabed extending subjects giving food for much thought, if not from the old boundary of British Kowloon for for profound anxiety, but in regard to the 1 ́a distance of 12 miles in front of Kowloon City Far East there was.no_more_passionate-ad-und-tho-village-of-Chitwan, unfin ́the case of vocate of peace than the 'sar of Russia; Ho Lap-Ilun, who claimed 631 mew of land, and our allies in Japan were certain to show extending from Lyeemun to Kowloon city for moderation, discretion and judgment in

about 2 miles. In the first case the Land making demands.

Court had allowed the claim for an area of

Lap Hun's claim. 4959 acres, and had allowed the whole of Ho

The Macedonian question was far more complicated, and had been the cause of in- finite political complications. It was impos sible that Austria and Russia, representing the signatories of the Berlin Treaty, could allow the Reform Scheme to be rejected either by direct repudiation or incessant delay.

LATER.

Agitation in Russian Armenia. The Armenian Provinces of Russia are agitated owing to the confiscation by the Government of Church property, and the agitation is intensifying. The soldiers after surrounding the residence of the Catholicos Etchmiadzin forced an entrance and seized the entire breastury, amounting to half a million roubles. The Armenians are bitterly incensed

(Manila Cúblenews.) German South-West Africa,

Landian, 6th November. There has been a murderous uppsing in Damaraland The troops were overpowered and the fort burne 1.

A number of English families have been taken prisoners by the natives and the worst fate is feared for them.

Heavy fighting is now going on. -England may join Germany in sending a powerful body of troops into Damaraland and will teach the blacks a lesson.

Resignation of Mr. O'Brien, William O'Brien has resigned from Parlia-

ment,

Japan and China.

Tokio, 6th November. Japan has sent word to China that any ac ceptance of Russian protection, or any treaty with Russia for the latter's continued occupa tion of Manchuria, or for the giving to Russia of any rights over Japan, will be construed as the act of an enemy.

Japan's word to Peking is certainly aggressive and is considered as a plain threat that China prefers the friendship of Russia to that of Japan that Japan will make her pay dearly for her bid judgment.

(Der Ostasiatisché Linyd.) News from Europe.

Berlin, 6th November,

The formation of a new Republic on the Isthmus of Panama, in preparation for the building of an international trade route through Central America, is causing great satisfaction to German interests. These are so far in no

way menaced by the Columbian revolution. Consequently, it is not intended to send German men-of-war ta the scene of the trouble.

The London Times publishes a rather provocative article about Germany, who is accused of inciting a conflict between. Japan and Russia. Having regard to the fact that Germany has recommended from the very first a friendly settlement between the two Powers and always declared that it was convinced such could be attained (as can also be seen from our Berlin telegrams during the last six month.- The Editor), there is great anger in Germany about these statements of the London paper and its intimations are demied in rather barsh terms:

F. M. the Kaiser and Count Bülow have

returned to Berlin.

H. M. the Kaiser was represented at the obsequics of Professor Mommsen by the Crown Price who, in the name of his father, laid's wreath on the coffin.

A European East-siatic Commercial Comp any has been formed in Lyons for the purp se of furthering French commerce with China * and japan.

7th November.

The reports from Capetown about the re- volution in German Suuth-west Alica are rather exaggerated. An expedition for retalia- tion of the sudden attack of the Bordelzwarts

upon Warmbai has, however, also left for the

scene of the troubles,

The Powers are supporting the Murzsteg programme in principle only, while a discus- sion of the details is carefully avoided, in order not to endanger joint act on. In the meantime, the Sultan is anticipating the demands of the Powers by issuing a general amnesty.

The Government of the United States has

already assumed, in accordance with inter national law, official relations with the nex Isthmu Republic. No objection has so far been raised by other Power. The United States announces that it has already concluded a treaty with the new. Republic with regard to the building of the Canal.

The Attorney General said it would be within the recollection of the Chief Justice that, some short time ago he obtained his permission to appeal to the Full Count against certain, what might be called de cisions-findings--f the Land Court. The application for leave to appeal was made within a few days of the passing of an Ordinance, specially passed, t enable the Crown, in the circumstances e ing in the case he was about to bring under their Lord- ship's notice, to appeal. Up to that time there had been no power reserved to the Crown to appeal against any decision of the Land Court,

and when the Ordinance establishing the Land Court was passed it was assumed that caser which would come under its ken would be of small importance-settling, practically, titles as between itself, of peasant farmers and not involving any larger interests in which the public of the Colony would be interested, However, as their Lordships knew, the progress of Hongkong has been exceptional and almost unique in the history of Colonies of the Empire during the last few years, and the result has been that claims to land, heard before the Land Court, or as it simuld be more properly called, the Lands Titles Commission, which at first were of litle or no value have suddenly sprung into value of

before a

extreme greatness. The Ordinance to which he referred, No. 13 of 1903, was passed on the 18th August last, and under one of the sections the Chief Justice was empowered at any time title has been granted under section 14 of the principal Ordinance, upon { good cause shown grant to the Attorney Gen- eral leave to appeal to the Full Court of the Supreme Court from any decision of the Land Court heretofore made, or hereafter to be ́made, on any claim in relation to land in the New Territories (other than a decision on a claim for compensation under section 14 of the principal Ordinance) in respect of which the Land Court shaR certify that the value of the claim is over $5,000, or that there are special reason why the case should be allowed to go to appeal: such leave may be granted whether the Crown was or was not represented before the said Land Court on the hearing of such claim: and pending such appeal of Chief Justice may stay all proceeding arising directly or indirectly out of any decision on any such claim so appeated from.

The Chief Justice --What you really want is to be able to adduce further evidence.

The Attorney General replied that he was giving the Court a history of the case. Certain claims cane Lefore the Land Court, amongst others being those made Lam Tak Lak and llo Lap

Hun.. The Crown was, not

represented on either of those cases going before the Court. Their Lordships were doubtless aware that, under the law of this Colony both by virtue of the Land Courts Ordinance and by virtue of the Convention with China, all land in the new Territory is the property of the Crown, which, therefore, is interested in every case coming before the Land Court. It is in the position of owner of the Land, who has given by law a right to certain persons, called claimants, to establish, if they con, certain claims to dispossess the Clown.

The Puisne Judge:-Do you ask us now to give you leave straight away?

of the appeal-Monday week. They had ample time as it was necessary to give only four days' notice, and if the other side had no cause to show to the contrary to convince the Court that the Crawn had not a right to call

THE NINGBAI TROUBLES,

HEAVY FRENCH CLAIM.

A China Gazette telegram of the 5th inst. says that arising out of the deplorable mis- sionary squabbles at Ninghai, France has

SHANGHAI SHARE REPORT.

Messrs. J. P. Bisset & Co. write in their share report, dated the 6th inst, as follows :- The race holidays have almost entirely inter- fered with business since our last, practically

Co-day's Advertisements.

NOTICE

fresh evidence then they would be able to do demanded five points from China as follows nothing will be done until next week. The HE ADDRESS to H. E. SIR HENRY

taken by surprise, it, and the other side could not say they were

The Attorney General said his object was to prevent them from being taken by surprise.

The Chief Justice said he did not wish to

plication was not asked for at the time. do anything behind their backs. The ap

The Attorney General thought his Lordship did not quite comprehend the nature of the application. He was not asking for leave, to file any particular class of evidence, but only"

for leave in general in adduce evidence, and if that was granted then he would file his affidavits which the other side would have an opportunity of answe.ing before the appeal came on. Otherwise on the day of the app cat the argument would come on and they would say they knew nothing whatever of the affidavits filed, and the result would be a further delay. On the other hand, il he was given general leave

· 10 adduce evidence without anyone appearing on the other side to object they would know exactly what affidavits they had to make before.

hand.

The Chief Justice:-Are you in a position to Ferve them shor ly?

The Attorney General:-To-morrow or the next day.

That she will punish the local officials cdncerned.

Arrest and punish, the chief culprits in the business.

3.--Build a new mission as indemnity. 4-Pay at indemnity to those who suffered. Not disclosed, but believed to be the most important of all.

T. T. Rale is 2/67.

A. BLAKE, G.C.M.G., has been PREPARED by the COMMITTEE and is now circulated for SIGNATURE.

SHIPPING.-Indo-Chinas,—We have to re- gard a weakening tendency in this stock,vited to sign the address. which has steadily declined from Tis, 56 for No cash business reported. The latest quota- December to 54, and for March Tls. 58 to 36,

tion from Hongkong is $77.

All residents in the Colony are cordially in-

undermentioned hongs:- Special Copies for signature will be found at

DOCKS & WHARVES.~S. C. Farakom, Boyd &Co.-femains unchanged with buyers at the

Hongkew Ihurves have been placed at Tis, 125 vember and 120 December. Shanghai and Tollowing quotations;-Tis. 118 cash, 119 No.

for March,

ROUGH VOYAGE OF THE "SULTAN VAN LANGKAT

Dutch Petroleum Co's. steamer Sultan van Captain C, E. Rimmers, master of the Royal Langkat, made a formal report to the Consul of the Netherlands yesterday morning (says the N.C. News of 7th inst,) relative to the INDUSTRIAL Erro Cottons have been dealt verge of his vessel from Singapore to Shang-in at Tls. 33 for cash. Shanghai Gas:—A sin- fuel. The steamer, as will be remembered, Flours, Tls. 65 cm.i. at par. Maatschappij, hai with a cargo of kerosene oil and liquid le transaction is reported at 'Tis. 108. China encountered a severe typhoon and it was feared that she was lost,

G. in Langkats have somewhat improved, and business has been done nt Tls, 258), 270 & 272) for cash. For November Tis. 2711 & 271 was lone early in the week, and 275 for December. For March 285 and 2833/4 is reported with buyers at the latter rate,

EXCHANGE.

Captain Rimmers states that he sailed from October, bound for Shanghai, and up to the the Singapore oil station on the 16th of and ofOctober, experienced excellent weather. On that day, a stiff breeze sprang up, which subsequently became a terrific gale. The sea the decks assumed, the appearance of the sen kept increasing, and became so violent that tself. The gear on deck was badly damaged, and stanchions, tarpaulins, etc. were all washed

In Messrs. Doney & Co.'s report of the 30th overboard. The engines also suffered greatly, the following interesting remarks on by the heavy seas..

exchange appears :-

force, and a calm resulted until the 27th, when On the 24th of October, the storm last its again, another terrific gale struck the ship. It was, however, of short duration and no further damage was sustained. It is the opinion of the Captain that the second was the same typhoon as the one encountered on the 22nd. In his report, Captain Rimmers speaks in glow. ing terms of the conduct of his crew during the gale.

The Chief Justice said that under section 16 of the New Territories Land Court Ordinance, the and on the following day a ship's council was The storm continued without abating, and Justice, for leave to appeal to the Full Court. method to pursue for the safety of the vessel Attorney General had applied to him, as Chief held for the purpose of ascertaining the best

time he had laid before the Court some such the motion of the sea, it was believed that she that application was granted, but if at that and its crew, Between decks was filled with water, and as the steamer would not rise by arguments as had now been presented-that was sinking. It was final decided that the the Crown was not represented at all--and had cargo of liquid fuel, which was in the oil tanks explained that the Crown had offered no forward should he pumped out to lighten the evidence, and the Land Cour: had arrived at

steamer. After two hours' work, during which a decision before hearing the Crown, inasmuch crude all were pumped "over the ship's side. great difficulty was encountered, 87 tons of the as it was very much interested as all land This proved to be the solution for the safety belonged to them, he thought he would have of the ship, which being lightened, naturally gives them leave to adduce fresh evidence frose, and rode the sea with more ease. the other side had leave also to adduce any further evidence they wished, in reply. The Attorney General did not, however, make the application and after leave to appeal had been granted the matter passed out of his jurisdic- tion as Chief Justice and got into ken of the Full Court. He now applied to the Full Court to ask that, when the appeal came on, he might give evidence on behalf of the Crown, and that the other side should have leave to adduce evidence in reply to that evidence. It seemed to him a reasonable application, and he was the first to say the Attorney General had better have a rule nisi granted. It did not seem possible that the other side could shown cause why he should not, and, as he (the Chief Justice) understood, he was in a position to file affidavits and the other side would have notice of the evidence, before the date of the appeal, he would grant the application and give the Attorney General leave to adduce evidence on behalf of the Crown, and the other side to give evidence in reply if they wished to do so. The note he would make was Have leave to adduce evidence orally or by affidavit, costs of application to be costs of appeal." As regard- ed the question of whether the Crown could appeal without the recent Act, he was not quite clear that they could not.

The Attorney General:-Nor am I, my Lord. The Chief Justice:-The words are that "any claimant." claimant by Act of Parliament of all the land, Now the Crown is a standing

and the word "claimant" is not defined in the Ordinaure. The words of the appeal clause section 16, of Ordinance 48 of 1950, are "In case any claimant shall be dissatisfied with the

decision-"

The Puisne Judge:-There is no dubt now. formal opinion. I can only say that I have The Chief justice:-i am not expressing any my doubts as to whether it should not be included under the old Act.

likely to occupy the attention of the Count for It was mentioned that the appeal cases were

a week.

steam pipes, etc., and unloading her cargo of The vessel is now undergoing repairs to her

evening for Singapore in hallast.

She will probably sail to-morrow

kerosene.

EDUCATION IN KWANGIUNG. -

Mr. Chen Chien-tao, who graduated as America, and has been in charge of a few Master Sciences in Yale University in students sent at the instance of Sheng Kung- wired by the Viceroy of the Two Kwangs to at pao, by the Chinese Government, was recently once return to China, for the purpose of taking of Kwangtung Province. The Viceroy, at the charge of the educational affairs of the whole

same time, wired to Sheng Kung-pao, asking him to permit Mr. Chen to return at once. It is stated that as soon as Sheng Kung-pao's Minister Liang to give Mr. Chen the necessary reply is received, the Viceroy will wire to funds for his expenses to enable him to return. Mr. Chen is a very able scholar and progres- sive, and will no doubt in his new post he a great gain to China and not only to Canton, Shanghai Times, -

200 YARDS.

INTERPORT RIFLE MATCH.

Following are the scores of the Hongkong eam, recorded on the Kowloon range yester- day

Sergt. Inst. Davies, R.M.L... 5555555 35 Gun.-Inst, J. & Chase, H.N.... 5355555 33 Corp. Augus, R.L.

455 5 5 4 4 32 Cull-Sergt. F. Cross, R.M.L..... 3545554 31 Corp. R. Lapsley, JL.R.V.C... 4554454 31 Sergt. Thornhill, R.E......... 4455544 35 Sergt. J. Parkes, H..V... 35 5 5.5 4.3 30 Lieut. Lammert, H.K.V.C... 4454544 30 Sergt.-Inst.Griffiths, R.M.L..... 3435545 29 Sergt. E. Robertson, R. 433445 $ 28 500-YARDS.

Lapsley Davies... THE SEIZURE OF DOLLARS AT Robertson

Cross

PENANG.

With reference to the special wire from our Singapore cur spondent respecting the seizure of specie board the 5.5. Pega in Penang harbour, the Penang Gazelle of and inst

says:-

The Attorney General replied that he did, as the Crown was not represented at the bearing of the claims before the Land Court. In the first paragraph of the affidavit of the Crown Solicitor, fled yesterday, it was stated that no notice was received by or on behalf of the Crown on the hearing of the clainis.

It will be rememb red that a short time back, Crown had no notice, and was not represented, dollars, although their importation was pro- The we pointed out that British and Mexican -and, therefore, was not liable to be charged with sibited, could be brought from Achicen and negligence in not appearing when they might Deli if a permit was first obtained from the have done so. As a fact they had no notice of Resident Councillor. We made this announce-

Parkes...... Lammert...

Chase ..... Thomhill Griffiths

Angus....

Davies

Robartson

Cross Griffiths Lapsley

Thornhill

Lammert...... Angu....

Chase

600 YARDS.

AGGREGATE,

4555555 34 4 5 5 5 5 5 4 33 45553-55 32 55'54 53 5 32 44 4 5 5 5 5 32 3 3 5 5 4 5 5 30 2455 135 27 225545.3 20 24 4 3 5 3 4 25 3473433 23

555554-5 34 543.5554 31

4 3 5 5 4 5 5 31

453545

30

5533 55 20

3 5 5 4 4 2 4 .9 4344544 28 2 1 4 5 5 4 3 27

452 34 33 24 4224325 34

The aggregate was as follows ---

Cross..

the heating, and it had never been a practicement as we heard that trade had been interfered Tarkes to give notice, and until it became apparent with to some extent by the prohibition. from certain decisions, which raised mot im- portant public questions, it had never been considered necessary that the Crown should at end. So the claimants did nothing out of the way in not giving notice, although, on the other hand, they could not say the Crown did anything out of the way because they did not that the fact was worth much in considering give them (the Crown) notice. He thought his motion for lease to adduce evidence. The the construction of the foreign law of China; Crown appealed against the Court below on they appenkt d, first of all, on the ground that the evidence adduced was fraudulent and were prepared to substantiate the statement if per mited to give evidence on the appeal.

A difficulty has cropped up to-day, however, which will serve as a test case and show how trade with these ports is to be conducted in the Davies. future. It appears that, on the arrival of the s.s. Lapsley Pege this morning from Acheen ports, she was boarded by Mr. Newland, the Chief Police Officer, and all the British and Mexican dollars forty thousand. on board were seized, amounting to about

The Chief Justice said his learned colleague and himself thought that, prima facie, the ap plication was both proper and right. They point was that, before granting it, they would should be able to give evidence; and the only

like to hear whether the other side had any- thing to say against it. He thought the best LATEST reports from Tangiers show that the course to adopt, subject to what the Attorney rebellion in Morocco is gaining ground. The General had to say, would be treat the matter Pretender has just occupied the town, of Taza,' under the Code, sections 248 and 249, so that the exped on despatched-by-the Sultan they might give the Crown leave to serve notice thway the Pretender's adva: co hav'ng failed on the other side for them to show cause why completely,

such an application be not granted, on the day

The Pegu trades to various ports in Acheen where banks do not exist and it is therefore

necessary for traders to make their remittances in coin. This they have done hitherto by tending British

Mexican dollars, and all bas

gone well until this trip, when the seizure as above reported took place. We cannot com ment upon the affair in its present stage, bat we understand that the matter has been laid before flic Resident Councillor.

... MORE DOLLARS SEIZED. *.

The Straits Times publishes the following telegram, dated Penang, 5th November.

Police yesterday.

A launch from Kedah was boarded by the

A sum of 473 prohibited dollars was found on board and the money was seized. Court, but this and the Frew case were post- To-day the case came before the Police ponted to the 13th inst,

Robertson Lammert Parkes....... Griffiths....... Thornhill Chase.... AKS

200 500 600 Total

35 33 34 102 31 34 30, 95 31 32 29

28 32 30

92

20 30 28 81

30 32 24

29 26 31

31.25

33

32 23 27

•

the

The Chartered Bank of India, Australia &

China,

The Hongkong & Shanghai Banking Cor-

poration. -The-Hongkong-Club-

The German Club. The Lusitano Club.

The "Catholic Union" Club. Messrs. Kelly & Walsh; Limited.'. Messrs. A. S. Watson & Co. Messrs. Lane, Crawford & Co.

at 11 am, on Saturday, 21st November, 1903,

Messrs. Campbell, Moore & Co. The address will be presented to H. E. The Governor by the Chief Justice in the City Hall when all signatories are invited to be present. By Order of the Committee,

E. A HEWETT. Hongkong, 12th November, 1903. {13560

FOR SHANGHAI, YOKOHAMA AND KOBE. HE HAL. Steamship

Captain Forst, will be despatched for the "ARAGONIA," ahove Ports, on FRIDAY, the zoth instant, at 5 P.M.

For Freight, apply to

HAMBURG-AMERIKA LINIE, Hongkong Office. Hongkong, 12th November, 1903, [1550

THE

The past week had seen another sudden fluctuation in exchange, which i four days Tell over 3%. The feeling of insecurity in regard to the future is accentuated when a drop of jd in Silver is followed by a fall of ALFRESCO FETE

in rates. We are to-day 21 per lacl. below Silver, but the tael is not likely to permanently remain so far separated from the laying down cost. The question is: Will Silver fall to a par with rates, or will rates rise to a par with Silver? Judging by precedent, the two must come together before long.

MONEY AND THE MARKETS. We make the following clipping from the "City Notes 'column of the Sketch 2---

Jobbers/complain that there is no business, and, if a broker appears, many of them will scarcely "make a price" in the best class of investment stocks, for fear of having a purchase iirust upon them; and, as the devil always finds mischief for idle hands to do, Capel Court 19 full of all kinds of pessimiste rumours, in which the names of even leading joint-stock Banks are bandied about wil a freedom that might easily produce results more serious thau some of the scandal-mongers would care to contemplate.

How iuw the spirits of the Stock Exchange have fallen may be judged from the following story, which was told us in all seriousness by a member of tuc Huuse tins week. A jobber bad brought off a dear which gave him a proht of £3 55. b., and was so elated at his good fortune-that he begged a friend--also a mem: ber-to come out and have a drink with him, to celebrate the biggest profit he had inade this mouth. When they got to the Lyons establish- ment, the fortunate one asked his companion "to give it a name." "Well, if you don't mind, I would rather have a plate of cold meat, old man," was the repsy, "for, to tell you the truth,

in aid of the funds of the SOCIETY OF ST. VINCENT DE PAUL, to be held in the Compound of the ROMAN. CATHOLIC CATHEDRAL,

оп

SUNDAY EVENING, 15th instant, from 9 to 11 P.M. Admittance Ticket ....

the holler of which is entitled to a Souvenir on its presentation at the "SOUVENIR PAVI- LION" on the night of the FETE ONLY. Tickets may be obtained at the Gate, Hongkong, 12th November, 1903.

TNFORMATION has been received from the GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

Military Authorities that GUNPRACTICE will be carried out from the undermentioned Batteries, and on the dates as specified opposite.-

Sonecutters West in a South-Westerly direc

tion at a range of about 2,000 yards, on the zoth November, 1903. Lyemun (Sywan) at a range of about 4,000

yards to the North of Futau Chau and 4,800 yards along the Western shore of Junk Bay, on the 21st Novem. ber, 1901

Practice will commence at about 9 AM.

daily, and end about 13 M. daily, if the range is clear.

If the weather is unfavourable on any of the 23rd instant. above dates, practice will be carried out on the

- By Command,

F..H. MAY, Colonial. Secretary.

Colonial Secretary's Office,

Hongkong, 12th November, 1903.

TO LET.

[03570

I have not tasted a decent bit of food for two No. 1, RIPON TERRACE (in FLATS).

days i'

We don't believe it, nor are we collecting subscriptions for indigent members of the Stock Exchange, but people don't tell that surt of tale in good times.

SILVER.

The white metal is the one bright spot in the otherwise overcast financial horizon, and when all kinds of stock, to say nothing of inost metals, are going down from day to day, silver is mov. probably neither bulls nor bears of silver, and, ing up by leaps and bounds. Our readers are

very likely, think the Metal Market is of no interest to them; but while lead, tin, and such like things may be of little importance to the ordinary investor or speculator, the Silver Market is one of the most important factors in the value of so many securities, that any serious improvement in its price affects the fortunes of many more people than are aware of it. To the holders of Mexican Rails, and, indeed, of all things Mexican, an improvement in silver is a godsend. Chinese, Japanese, and all Eastern concerns, in normal times, respond to a rise in silver with considerable alacrity, and even in these dull days a strong market for the white metal prevent silver securities from tum- hling down at the same rate as everything else. To the holder of Mexican Rails, a penny an ounce on silver is better than the fattest traffic-

return, and just now the market looks really good. Eastern irade is active, the stock held by the Indian Government is small, and con- siderable purchases have been made within the last few days for coinage purposes. The bears think that further amounts must be bought for both the Indian bazaars and the Government, and they have assisted the rise by their hurry to scramble in.

TO-DAY'S EXCHANGE, ON LONDON, Telegraphic Transfer...95/16

Bank Bills, on demand.....1/9 Credits, 4 months' sight...),94 Uments & anths' sigfit4.01 SKLIN, (demand)

N..82 ......1.24

N

Total .............. 310 294 287 891 ON PARIS, Bank Bills, on densand Average per man, 89.1.

Credits, 4 months' sight......2.27 ON NEW YORK, Bank Bils, on demand...434

Credits, 30 days' sight

The total for Singapore was wired to-day to the Hon. Secretary of the local Association, as 927, thus beating Hongkong by 36. We publish the result by the courtesy of Mr. Mow-ON bray 5. Northcold.

COMMERCIAL.

TO-DAY'S INTELLIGENCE.

hai the outlook in the share market is decidedly With money easier boll: here and at. Shang-

shares business was done at 5640, the improve brighter, In Hongkong and Shanghai Bank |

further drop in exchange. ment in the rate being, no doubt, due to the

Shanghai repons Farnhams of Tis. ray to 417.50 and Langkato Tis, 185 19 ago,

ON BOMBAY, Telegraphic Transfer..

On demand.. SHANGHAI, Telegraphic Transfer

Private 30 days' sight ON YOKOHAMA, T.T Sovereigns, Bank's Buying Rate. Gold Leaf too sunch, per tsel... Bar Silver...............

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