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TELEGRAMS.

(Reuters)

Railway Accident in the United States.

LONDON, 25th December. The East bound express on the Baltimore. Ohio Railway while running at a high speed was derailed at Connelleville, Pennsylvania, and the cars telescoped. Over fifty pas sengers were killed.

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, MONDAY, DECEMBER 28, 1903.

Kobe, 23rd December. The political outlook is growing darker, The naval authorities have recalled the students in the Naval Accounts School-, who | had left for the winter vacation, and they have been ordered to rejoin their corps immediately, The Russian reply denies that Manchuria is in the scope of the negotiations with Japan, an! challences Japan's view of the situation in

Corea.

Core, is now the crux of the difficulty. Reports of mobilisation are current at Tokio, but are premature, no order having yet been Riven.

The Nippon Yusen Kaisha steamers pre-

The Situation in the Far East.

The Premier and War Minister of Japan yesterday visited Marquis Ito and Countviously Yamagala; the meeting is believed to be in connection with important developments.

26th December.

The Russian reply is still undelivered, but is expected at any mouent and awaited with the keenest anxiety in Europe. Russian diplomatic circles in St. Petersburg profess optimism and expect a pacífic solution.

The Russian newspapers are displaying great irritation against the English Press whose altitude seems to excite even greater. animosity than is displayed against the Japanese.

The Panama Republic. Great Britain has recognised the Panama Republic.

(Der Ostasiatische Lloyd.)

Far Eastern Situation Serious. Berlin, th December. The situation in the Far East is now con- sidered to be serious by the Briush Govern ment, The German Government still thinks

that a conflict between Russia and Japan can be avoided. The contents of the Russian answer to Japan, however, are not yet exactly known. But there is time enough for new negotiations, until the election of a new Dier in Japan will become 'imminent. In the mean- time the Governments of Germany, Great Britain and France are all trying their best lo ensure that peace will be maintained.

The Kaiser's Health.`

The splendid condition of 11. M. the Kaiser has, now been confirmed by King Christian of Denmark and Grand Duke Wladimir, who have visited the Kaiser in Potsdam. The Inter has gone with the Kaiser to Hanover to parti- cipate in the military festivals to be held there.

British-German Legion Honoured.

On the occasion of the secular festival of the British-German Legion in Hanover H. M. the Kai-er conferred a medal upon all present members of the late old Hanoverian troops, which are now garrisoning in Hanover, Waands,

beck and Bitsh.

The Kaiser's Voice.

Berlin, 21st December. The loud, clear voice of H.M. the Kaiser was noticed by all present when he delivered. his speeches in Hanover,

Russia and Japan.

THE MANCHURIAN QUESTION, The report of the Standurid, according to which Japan has rendered an ultionatum to Russia, is said, according to Japanese state. ments, to be incorrect. It now becomes known, that Russia has absolutely refused to make any concession with regard to Manchurin, but that she is willing to negotiate with Japan about Korea The Governments in Befin and Paris are still maintaining the hope that the Tokyo conferences will be brought to a peaceful end.

Royal Engagement.

The Grand Duke of Mecklenburg-Schwerin bas become engaged to Princess Alexandra of Cumberland. The relations Prussia to the Guelfs are thereby in no way altered.

(N. C. D. News.)

A Christmas Audience with the Mikado.

Tokio, 21st December. The late grand Vizier of Persia, All Aseger

· Khan, accompanied by Sir Claude MacDonald, British Minister, is to be received in audience by H. 1. M. the Micado, on Christmas day forenoon, and will subsequently attend the royal tiffin at noon,

The Seoul-Fusan Railway. An Imperial Ordinance is forthcoming plac- ing the Seoul-Fusan Railway under direct Government supervision for speedy completion. Marine Casualties in Japan.

Tokio, 22nd December.

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reported live not yet been chartered,

(Shanghat Mercury.)

A Russian Loan in Germany Contradicted,

Berlin, 23rd December.

On the Berlin exchange nothing is known about the Russian Government trying to raise a loan in Germany.

(Japanese Exchanges,) ·. Russia's Reported Reply to Japan,

INGENIOUS RUSSIAN TACTICS......... London, 14th December.

will be begun within a month' on this line. The exact route has not yet been decided upon but it is only a matter of a few days before all will be ready for work.

INSURANCE.

New lines of business are springing up in and around Canton. A few years ago no one thought that Life Insurance among the Chinese could be undertaken with any success. Now several companies are doing a good business and the Chinese are taking very favourably to insurance, while little difficulty is being found in adjusting claims. But difficult as life insur ance seemed the difficulties connected with it are slight compared with those that confront the Fire Insurance business. It seems difficult in Hongkong to keep the Chinese from burning down their buildings in order to secure in- surance. In Canton and the lawns about there appears no way of finding out how a fire has originated. Yet agents are at work in the city and surrounding country taking risks on the Clanesc buildings. It may be safe and the Chinese are lik: ly to take to it, but the honest man is sure to pay for many dishonest claims.

AFFAIRS IN, THE NORTH,

Regarding the Russian reply to the Japanese Following are items clipped from Northern demands, great efforts are being made, ap-exchanges to hand this morning :—— parently by Russian inspiration, to show that Japan is satisfied with ussia's auswer.

According to information from St Peters burg, the Russian Imperial Council will hold a meeting on the 2016. The Czar will preside at the conferer ce. It is said that the draft of a reply to the Japanese demand is already made up.-]ji Skimpa

It was reported at Tient-in that the "three- fold lever,"-France, Germany, and Russia-¦ was to be brought into operation again to coerce Japan; but japan is in a ve y different position now from that she occupied eight years ago.

A Shanghai vernacular organ is informed that the Russian garrison at Haicheng com-

[In a version of this telegram which we pub-prises 1,505 men, but the barracks recently lished yesterday, it is possible that an error erected there by the Russians could accom was made in stating that the Russian reply to Japan would be considered at the Czar's Coun

modate twice that number.

on December 20th, it will be noted that the above message states that the draft of an answer is ready, and this would not be incon-River into Lingkiang sistent with the report that a communication bad been received from Russia by the Tokio Ministry of Foreign Affairs on the 11th inst.-- Ed., Kobe Herald]

Similarity of British and Japanese Interests.

London, 14th December. The Morning Post has again published an article in which it emphasizes the similarity of British and Japanese interests in the Far East.

Russia and Manchuria. STRONG ARTICLE IN THE "NOYOR VIEMYA.”

Loniton, 15th December.

The Note Vrejen publishes an article by Siromyat. Nikoff, a well known Russian writer. The article declares that Russia cannot restore either the whole or a portion of Manchuria lo China. The Manchu Dynasty, the writer says, is now recognised as a thing of the past.

England and Japan.

London, 15th December,

The Morning Pers in another leading article on the situation in the Far East declares that it is Great Britain's clear duty to support japan.

The Crisis.

THE ATTITUDE OF THE U. S.

• London, 16th December.

It is reported from St. Petersburg that Gov- ernment circles there are eagerly discussing the probable attitude of the United States with re- gard to Manchuria,

Berlin, 16th December.

The French and English press now agree with the German papers that the dissolution of the Japanese Parliament will prevent hitches which might disturb the pending negotiation.- Deutsche Japan-Post.

The German Emperor's Speech.

THE IMPORTANCE OF KIAUTSCHOV,

Berlin, 16th December. Kaiser Wilhelm yesterday received the President of the German Reichstag, Count Ballestrent, and the two Vice-Presidents. Count

Ballestrem stated afterwards that the Emperor has recovered his usual vivacity and that his voice is as plain and clear as ever. The Kaiser mentioned that it is a necessity for Germany to participate in a world-policy. He dwelt on the importance of Klavischou and pointed out that in these countries railways would aid their development, being of vital importance.- Deutsche Jupun-Post.

The

South African Labour, CHINESE GOVERNMENT PERMITS EMIGRATION,

London, 14th December. bincse authorities have withdrawn The Rippon Vusen Kaisha steamers fuis their objection to the engagement of labourers Maru, gi5 tons gross, and Shinagawa Mfaru, | for the South African mines. 1,344 Mens gross, are reported badly ashore near Murorán and Owayetaki respectively. The passengers and crews have been saved. It is feared that the Shinagawa Mara will be a total lose.

The Crisis.

Kobe, 32nd December.

The following steamers have been chartered (by the Government);--

Taichu Maru, O.5 K., 3.320 tons grass, Asosan Maru, M..K, 170g tans, Wabanoura Maru, N.Y.X,, 2,527 tons, Sukura Maru, N.Y.K. 2,979 tons,. Kokura Maru, N.Y.K, 2,596 tons, Ariake Muru, M.1.K., 7,988 tons, Max dentan formerly the Pembrokeshire, and three others.

Takin, 23rd December.

London, 15th December.

The Sin Wan Pro learns from a Kinchow despatch that recently a body of Koreans, over a thousand in number, crossed the Yalu District (Chinese territory) where they had been committing all kinds of depredations, as robbery, rapine and arson, to the great discomfort and annoyance of the people of the district. Consequently, Tartar General Tsengchi has despatched a punitive expedition against these lawless bands.

The Satyen is reported to have reached Makpo and landed some masives to restore order. In connection with this the Dimpo Shimbun publishes a stange item of intel- ligence, namely, that the Korean officials apened fire on the Saiyen's marines as well as on the refractory Korean coolies, the sequel of which act of war was that the Japanese police arrested some Korean police. A very remarkable incident, but 100 mixed to be in- telligible and very probably turned upside down. The Corean Government has sent Mr.

connected with the disturbance.fupan Mail. Yun Chi-ho to Mokpo in some official capacity

The N. C. D. News understands that the reason so many Japanese curio-dealers have been selling off their stocks is that those of them who are reservists have been ordered to prepare for an immediate return to their regiment.

In view of the fact that the Peiyang troops are not wholly armed with modern weapons, especially the members of the Peking Field Force, the Throne has now decided to have an arsenal erected in Peking.

Japanese journalists have met in Tokio and adopted a resolution declaring that the Address to the Throne voted by the House of Repre- sentatives truly expressed the sentiment of the nation, and that the Cabinet, by dissolving the

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with the Russian Representative, M. Pavloff, to the effect that in the event of war between Japan and Russia, Korea shall employ the service of Russian officers. Even the mtes of pay a e reported, namely, Y400 for staff officers, and Ya50 for officers of junior rank.

The Universal Gazette is informed that Prince Ching has been recently advised by Hu Wel- tab, the Chinese representative at St. Petersburg that whatever might be the outcome, of the negotiations between Russia and Japan which were reported at present to be progressing favourably towards a pacific settlement, never theless China should be fully prepared for the. worst and for any emergency, Yang Chu, the Chinese Minister at Tokio, ins telegraphed to P. king giving the same counsel.

COMMERCIAL:

Advices from Shanghai, dated 21st inst report business done -North Chinas at Tiș. 230,- Shanghai and Dongkew Wharf's at Tĺs. 415 for December. Indo-Chinas at Ts. 55 for December. Farnham, Boyds at Tls. 126/126/125 for December and Tls. 127 for March, Shang hai Lands at Tis. 195. Maatschapijs at Tls. 316/315 cash, Tis. 330 for March. Pulps at Tls. 112). Hall and Holtz at $33..

Following were quotations on 24th inst. Indo-Chinas at Tls. 54 for March. Farnian, Boyds a Tis, 116 for December, Maatr. chappijs at Tis. 320 for March. Fu'ps at Tis. 120.

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To-day's Abvertisements.

INDO-CHINA STEAM NAVIGATION

COMPANY, LIMITED.

FOR MANILA

THE Company's Steanship

Captain . H. Kolfe, will be despatched as above "YUENSANG,"

on THURSDAY, the 31st instant, at 4 P.M.

This Steamer has Superior Accommodation for First class Passengers, and is fitted through. out with Electric Light.

For Freight or Passage, apply to

JÄRDINE, MATHESON & Co., General Managers. Hongkong, 28th December, 1903. [15580

OCCIDENTAL AND ORIENTAL STEAMSHIP COMPANY.

་་་ NOTICE.

̃ONSIGNEES-of CARGO per Steamship

"GAELIC."

nees of Cargo are hereby requested to send in The above Steamer having arrived, Consig. their Bills of Lading for countersignature, and to take immediate delivery of their Goods from alongside.

Cargo impeding discharge and undelivered by WEDNESDAY, the 30th instant, at 10 A.M., will be landed and stored at Consignees' risk and expense.

J. STUART THOMSON, Acting Agent. Hongkong, 28th December, 1903,

NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.

"GLEN" LINE OF STEAMERS.

FROM ANTWERP, MIDDLESBRO', LONDON AND STRAITS.

M.1.751 THE Steamship

IN LONDON, Telegraphic Transfer Bank Bills, on demand' Credits, 4 months' sight D'ments 4 months' sight...I' AN BERLIN, (demand).......... ON PARIS, Bank Bills, on demand.........2.16 Credits, 4 months' night..... 2.19) ON NEW YORK, Bank Bills, on demand...41 Credits, 30 days' sight 42 ON BOMBAY, Telegraphic Transfer......127 On demand.........

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On Suanghai, Telegraphic Transfer ......71

Private 30 days' sight ON YOKOHAMA, T.T....... Sovereigns, Bank's Fluying Rate Gold Leaf rod touch, per tel Par Silver..........

OPIUM QUOTATIONS. Today's quotations are as follows:-

MALWA NEW.

LAST YEAR OLDEST ..... PATNA NEW BENARES NEW PERSIAN (PAPER)..

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84

$11.63

.60.45

25 13/16

Per chest @920/950

@970/1,040

@ 960/1,100.

@ 1,240

@ 1,240

@ 810/850

Co-day's Advertisements.

NEW YEAR EXCURSION TO MACAO,

HE Steamship

WING CHAI"

will run an EXCURSION TRIP to MACAO on NEW YEAR DAY, starting from Hong. kong at 8 30 A‚M. returning at 7.30 P. M.

MING ON & CO. Hongkong, 28th December, 1903. [1560

DOUGLAS STEAMSHIP COMPANY, LIMITED.

FOR SWATOW.

Lower Chamber and withholding the Address THE Company's Steamship from the Sovereign, has been guilty of a grossly unconstitutional act.

The attempt to float a new Russian loan in Paris for the equivalent of 7 millions, sterling. to cover the deficit on the working of the coun. try's railways, calls attention in a forcible man- ner to the depressed state of trade in Russia. For 1900 the deficit was 20,000,000 roubles, for 1901 it was 34,930,000 roubles and for 190x it was 45,000 roubles, and for the current year the balance on the wrong side promises to be even

greater than this last-mentioned figure.

The Nova Premya publishes a dispatch from Vladivostock saying that Admiral Alexieff has postponed in 'anuary his visit to St. Petersburg

The R. and T. Timer says it is reported that the Waiwopu, being anxious for the safely of he Tartar General at Fénglien (Moukden), ordered him to cume to Peking at once, and the reply came back that he had died the previous day.

The Gazette is informed that since the visit of the French Minister to the Waiwupu on the Ith ultimo, when he proposed to act as mediator between China and Russia, he has repeatedly called on the said Board, but the members, knowing the object of his constant visits, would discuss with him on all matters but not that of

South African opinion is unanimous that the Manchurian question. ndustrial stagnation is inevitable in the Transvaal unless the labour supply can be augmented.

CANION NOTES.

From Our Own Correspondent.)

CANTON, 26th December.

XMAS.

Christmas passed off pleasantly. The wea ther was delightful The ships in the harbour were all 'decorated and gave the harbour a real holiday appearance,

FIRE.

A fire broke out last night near the Little North Gate and destroyed about a dozen.houses. In his conference with Biron Rosen on

here was very little wind blowing and the Monday, Baron Komum demanded that Russia

fite did not spread very rapidly. Had the fire should reconsider her recent unsatisfacu ry accurred. a few days earlier when there were reply, but it is considered here that Russia is high winds a large part of the city must have now unable to make further concessions.

been burned.

The situation is most grave. A casus belli will possibly be found in Cores, although Japan's chief contentions largely concern Man cburia

Japir'e naval and military forces are ready ∙ to act da the shortest dotice,

RAILWAY.

The Canton-Faishan branch of the railway contigues to do a good passenger business. Upwards of a thousand passengers are carried: every day. Men are being sent out along, the route of the main flag to Hankow and work

On the 21st ult, the official launching took place at Port Arthur of the torpedo boat Stainoi, the last of the series of twelve built there. The first six have been already completely equipped and have commenced their work. Their speed has exceeded that stipulated for and has reached 30 knots.

The Echo de Chine says that it is wired from London that Russia's reply to Japan wifl accessitate supplementary negotiations; as it does not settle the important questions; but the pessimist news that comes from Japan is universally accounted exaggerated.

It is reported that the Tartar General Tseng

"HAILOONG," Captain Evans, will be despatched for the above Port, TO-MORROW, the 29th instant, at Daylight.

For Freight or Passage, apply to

DOUGLAS, LAPRAIK & Co., General Managers. Hongkong, 28th December, 1903.

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DOUGLAS STEAMSHIP COMPANY, LIMITED.

FOR SWATOW, AMOY AND FOOCHOW. **HE Company's Steamship

ΤΗΣ

"HAICHING,”

Captain Passmore, will be despatched for the above l'oris,on WEDNESDAY, the 30th instant,

at 11 AM.

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For Freight or Passage, apply to

DOUGLAS, LAPRAIK & CO.,

General Managers. Hongkong, 8th December, 1903. THE AMERICAN ASIATIC STEAM- SHIP COMPANY.

STEAMSHIP SERVICE FOR NEW VORK VIA THE SUEZ CANAL. HE

Company's Steamship

HIMERA," Captain Locktart, will be despatched as above on or about MONDAY, the 4th January.

For Freight, &c, apply to

SHEWAN, TOMES & Co., General Agents, Hongkong, 28th December, 1901.

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"SHIRE" LINE

FOR LONDON AND HAMBURG, THE Company's Steamship

T

"FLINTSHIRE," Captain J. M. Haffner, will be despatched for the above Poris, on or about SATURDAY, the 2nd January.

FOR LONDON, HAVRE AND HAMBURG.

Chi recently wired to Peking that the Pussian THE Company's Steamship. authority had demanded $50,000 000 com- pensation for what she had spent on Manchuria

"DENBIGHSHIRE,"

and the lease of the Yalu Valley for twenty-fiveCaptain W. A. Evans, will be despatched for years. It is also catbered that the Tarter January, 1904, to be followed by the Steamship The above Ports on or about FRIDAY, the 15th General has been denounced to the Throne by

"RADNORSHIRE, censor Chiang Shih-bising for being unable Captain C. H. Burch, on or about SATUR- to prevent the Russians. from reoccupying DAY, the 30th January, 1904. Fenglicn

These Steamers have Superior Accommoda. tion for Passengers,

Some Tokio papers publish a telegram from Sequl stating that Yi Keun-isaik, a noted Rus soph official, in his capacity of the War Minister, has recently concluded an agreement

"GLENLOCHY," having arrived from the above Ports, Consignees, of Cargo by her are hereby informed that their Goods are being landed at their risk into the Godowns of the Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Co., Limited, at Kowloon, where | cach consignment will be sorted out mark by mark, and delivery can be obtained as soon as the Goods are landed.

Goods not cleared by the 2nd January will be subject to rent.

No Fire Insurance will be effected.

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Lo-day's Advertisements.

WANTED.

EUROPEAN NURSE, to travel with LADY and GENTLEMAN and take char of a CHILD.seven months old.

For further particulars,

Apply to→

MRS. JOHN WHALLEY,

c/o Peak Hotel...

langkong, 28th December, 1903.

EOTHEN MARK LODGE, No. 264.

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A REGULAR MEETING of the abo

1 LODGEwill be held at the FREEMASON HALL, Zetland Street, on WEDNESDA the 30th instant, at 8.jo for 9 P.M. precise) Visiting Brethren are cordially invited to atten Hongkong, 28th December, 1903. 155

FOR YOKOHAMA AND KOBE.. HE Steamship

Captate Schönfeldt, will be despatched for t

"ALESIA,"

above Ports, on TUESDAY, the 5th Janua at Noon.

For Freight, apply to

HAMBURG-AMERIKA" LINI

Hongkong Office... Hongkong, 28th December, igo3. ·

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FOR KOBE, NAGASAKI AND WLADIWSTOCK.

THE Steamship

"STOLBERG,"

Captain Deinat, will be despatched for i above Ports, on TUESDAY, the 5th Januar at Noon.

This Steamer has Superior Accommodati for First and Second Class Passengers at carries a Doctor and a Stewardess. For Freight or Passage, apply to

HAMBURG-AMERIKA LINI

Hongkong Office. Hongkong, 28th December, 1903.

Entertainment.

THEATRE

All damaged packages must be left in the Godowns, and a certificate of the damage HILL'S WORLD'S obtained from the Godown Company within ten days after the steamer's arrival, after which no claims will be recognised.

MCGREGOR BROS. & GOW. Hongkong, 28th December, 1903.

IMPERIAL GERMAN MAIL LINE. NORDDEUTSCHER HAMBURG-AMERIKA

LINIE.

LLOYD.

NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES."

THE Steamship

"BAYERN,"

of the NouDDEUTSCHER LLOYD, having arrived, Consignees of Cargo are hereby informed that their Gonds, with the exception of Opium, Treasure and Valuables, are being lanced and stored at their risk into the Godowns of the Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Company, Limited, Kowloon, whence delivery may be obtained.

Optional Cargo will be forwarded unless

TO-DAY, the 25th December. notice to the contrary be given before 11 AM,

No Claims will be admitted after the Goods have left the Godowns, and all Goods remaining undelivered afer 31st December, will be subject to rent.

All broken, chafed, and damaged Goods are to be left in the Godowns, where they will be examined on THURSDAY, the 31st Decem- her, at 9.30 A.M.

All Claims must reach us before the 5th January, 1904, or they will not be recognized.

No Fire Insurance will be effected. Bills of Lading will be countersigned by the Undersigned.

NORDDEUTSCHER LLOYD.

MELCHERS & CO., Agents. Hongkong, 29th December, 1903. [5630

NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.

HE P. & O. S. N. Co's Steamship

THE P

"MAZAGON,"

FROM BOMBAY AND STRAITS. Consignees of Cargo by the above-named vessel are hereby informed that their Goods are being landed and placed at their risk in the Company's Godowns at Kowloon, where each Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown consignment will be sorted out mark by mark, and delivery can be obtained as soon as the Goods are fanded.

This vessel brings on Cargo:- From Persian Gulf, ex B.I.S.N, and B. & P.

S. N. Co.'s Steamers,

From Alleppi, er S.S. Narvab,

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Goods not cleared, by the 2nd January, a

• P.M., will be subject to rent. No Fire Insurance will be effected by me in my case whatever.

Damaged packages must be left in the Go- downs for examination by the Consignee's and the Company's representative at an appointed hour.

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days of the steamer's arrival here after which All claims must be presented within ten

date they cannot be recognised,

No claims will be admitted after the goods have left the Godowns,

E. A. HEWETT,

Superintendent ngkeng, 28th December, 1903.

"BARBER" LINE OF STEAMERS.

NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.

S.S. "CHARLES THBÉRGHIEN," FROM NEW YORK. “ONSIGNEESof Cargo are hereby informed that all Goods are being landed at their risk into the Godowns of the Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Company, at Kowloon, whence and/or from the wharver delivery may be obtained.

No Claims will be admitted after the Gooda have left the Godowns, and all Goods remain.

ing undelivered after the 1st January will be

sented to the Undersigned on or before the subject to rent.

All Claims against the Steamer must be pre-

5th January, or they will not be recognized. ··

All broken, chafed, and damaged Goods are to be left in the Godowns, where they will b examined.

No Fire Insurance has been effected. For Freight or Passage, apply to

Bill of Lading will be countersigned by SHEWAN, TOMES & CO.,

'DODWELL & CO., LIMITED,' Agents.

Menu Agents. Hongkong, 78th December, 1903 (15376 ||| Hongkong, 28th December, 1903. [11560

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