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TELEGRAMS.

(Reuters)

Release of Col. Lynch.

LONDON, 25th January, Col. Lynch has been released on license. The Daily Telegraph says it is understood that the King intervened on his behalf in recognition of the demonstrations he received

on his visit to Ireland.

Russin and Japan.

It is not expected in St. Petersburg that a reply will be presented to Japan for some days.

Korean Neutrality. Reuter's Agency at Seoul wires that the Korean Minister in St. Petersburg has tele- graphed that Russia does not approve of Korea's declaration of neutrality.

Disastrous Fire in Norway. The town of Aalesund in Norway has been almost completely destroyed by fire; the population of 12,000 are homeless and owing to the severity of the weather, their condi- tlon is terrible. Two German Atlantic liners have gone to afford relief and shelter.

LATER.

Another Cabinet Council. Another meeting of the Cabinet Council was held yesterday which lasted nearly four hours,

The Damaraland Expedition. The news from Damaraland is grave. Several attempts to relieve Okahandja have been repulsed with heavy loss. Five settlers with their wives and children have been murdered.

(Far Eastern Press Ass ciation.) Disastrous Explosion.

Johnstown, Penn., 22nd January. Twelve persons have been killed and several others injured here by a boiler explosion which wrecked the entire plant in which the machinery way was located.

No figures as to the dainage have heen given

out yel.

Fire broke out immediately after the ex plosion, but the Bames were qui kly. extin- guished by the heroic efforts of the firemen, and before the smoking, steaming ruins had even partially exoled they were plowing through them looking for the agonizing berdens under which they soon staggered out into the air, to be greeted by the women and children of the unfortunates who had met their death.

The scene was heart-rending. All the bodies. have been recovered.

Hackmen on Strike.

St. Louis, zand January, All of the hackmen of this city are on a strike and those jebus who have their own vehicles are threatened with violence if they continue in the carrying trade as long as the strike lasts.

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 27, 1904.

REPORTED LOSS OF A

TRANSPORT, :·

WITH ALL HANDS.

A report was freely circulated among the shipping fraternity this morning to the effect that a well-known steamer had foundered with all hands after being in collision in the China Sea between Hongkong and the Philippines We have been unable to verify the rumour, but are given to understand that a cable was

received in the Colony to the effect that the

American despatch boat, Zafiro, which has recently been used in the transport service, was run into by a French steamer some ninety miles from anila. It is believed that slie was returning to Manila from a voyage to the north whither she was recently dispatched to land marines at Seoul,

The Zoro, which is a vessel of 1,700 tons,

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NORTHERN NOTES,

causes are not in a position to change their lecal currency into Conants with the same facility as those resident in and near the prin cipal towns.

The last two Volunteer Fleet cruiters which left Odessa fo the Far East carried between | them ga naval guns of various calibres and 18 Generally speaking, there has been no great quick-firing ordnance for the Russian Pacific reluctance shown by the community to use Squadron. Although such warlike consign-Conants where practicable as may be seen. ments are entered on the sips' mшifests as from the Freas in which numerous notices state different kinds of general cargo, the Turkish that only Conants will be accepted for articles authorities are perfectly well aware of the nn. purchased, and the Banks as far as practicable ture of the material passing through the Bas-conducted operations on a Conint basis. The phorus and Day dinelles. When specially pick chief difficulty that presents itself is in dealing the Far East they are invariably described on ed troops are embarked from the Black Sea for with the provinces and as mentioned above I consider that nmple time should be accorded to the ship's papers and bill of heal has young the Frovincial lement 10 enable them to com- oly with the new currency legislation. In any case this will be a difficult operation and the probability is that the poorer and labouring classes will be made the victims of exploitation under the pretence of the enforcement of Government decrees whilst the richer and more favourably situated have had abundant time and opportunity to study the situation and avail themselves of the most fav- ourable occasion for transferring their local currency balances to the new basis.

recruits."

LIGHTHOUSES,

The Corean Government is busily engaged in erecting lighthouses in all the harbours, and | and at all points of the coast accessible to and is in charge of Capt. Whitton, was acquired hipping. Thus, the Bay of Chemulpo is by the American Government from Messrs.lighted already by four lighthouses built and fitted out on the latest system at a cost of one Shewan, Tomes & Co on the outbreak of hos- ilning between the United States and the million yen, nnd 40 fighthouses are being built Spaniards. She is generally engaged in plying at other points. One Erglish and two [apa

nere engineers are engaged in this work, and in the waters of the 'hilippine Islands.

the work; and also the general superintendence of the lighthouses, have been entrusted to Mr. MacLeary Brown, who is in charge of the Corean Customs.

SANITARY BOARD.

At the inceting of the Sanitary Board to- morrow the following matters are ansong those to be brought forward:-

Reply from Government to the Board's recom. mendation regarding the resumption of the Gough Street Patrine

Minute by the Acting Medical Officer Health relative to Sec ion 153 of the Public Health and Buildings Ordinance, 1903,

move

FINANCIAL

In the present critical position of affairs in the Far East, it is of especial interest to learn that telegrams which have been received in prominent City quarters from Paris show that inga ries have been made in the French capital as to the possibility of raising a new Russian The President, pursuant to notice, will

loan of from £20,000,000 to £15,000,000 It is That-she-hard under the provisions-fundenfood that similar inquicies have been Section 30 of the Public Health and Building addressed by the Russian authorities to New Ordine, 1973 depute Inspector S, M. Gidley York, with the express desire that the matter to institute summary proceedings before a

should be kept strictly secret, but, owing to the magistrate against any person contravening any of the bye-laws daly made under section general situation in Russia and the Far East, 16 of the Public Health and Buildings Ordin. it is very doubtful, if financial houses will ance, 1903, when so directed in writing by the

entertain a loan on any terms just now, Acting Medical Officer of Health.

The the Board, under the provisions of Section 256 of the Public Health and Buildings Ordinance, 1903. sepute Inspector S. M Gidley to institute stimmiry proceedings "before à Magistrate for the recovery of any penalty imposed by part 1 of the said Ordinance of any byelaws made thereunder, when so directed

in writing by the Acting Medical Officer of

Health

Letter from the Sacity Surveyor recam by the Board to institute summary proceedings mending that aspeciar R. Duncan be depitted

and to recover penalues→→

Colonel W. S. Webb, R.A.M.C., pursuant to notice, will move

That the Boul recommend the Government to take the necessary steps to improve the sanitary condition (up to the military boundary) of the road leading from Hill Street to Lower Belcher Fort, and to supply adequate latine accommodation for the Chinese in this part.

Plan of a public latrine to be erected on the west side of the Bowdington Canul.

THE WIRE RIGGING CASE.

·JUDGMENT FOR DEFENDANTS.

At the Supreme Court this morning the Puisne Judge, Mr. A. G. Wise, delivered judg ment in these brought by Messrs. A. Ross & Co., of 4. Des Vieux Road against the Ching Hop firm, of Wing Lok Street to recover the sum of $10811 in respect of the loss on re-sale

TRADE AFFECTED.

At the London branch of the Yo'chama Specie Blank one of the officials said recently

to an interviewer:

"Although we have no definite news one way or the other, we have every hope of peace. So for trade has not been affected, but cople are beginning to hold back. The rumours so far

have not influenced our business,"

The manager of Messrs. Okuro and Cum pany, one of the chief Japanese firms in the City, said:

"There is nothing in our advices in lead us to believe that there will be war. Steamers are leaving England as usual for Korea. Business telegrams reaved to-day are of a nature which would be unlikely if war were regarded as imminent."

The manager of another important Japanese firm said:-

"1 have no news whatever indicating the likelihood of war, and, although some of those in my employ would be the first to be summon. ed to Japan, I have not heard of anyone whe has been told to hold himself tu readiness to return to the Far East."

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Co-gap s Advertisements.

THEATRE ROYAL, CITY HALL.

POSTPONED TO NEXT SATURDAY AND MONDAY. Under the Patronage of the Elite of Hongkong.

FREEAR'S NEW WORLD-FAMOUS PROTEAN VAUDEVILLE ENTERTAIN-

MENT FRIVOLITIES.

Which made such an enormous success in Hongkong 10 years ago.

It may be contended that Government is under no obligation to redeem Mexican $ in the Islands but when it is considered that Mexican S, Spanish $, and half dollars have been the circulating medium for many years and as the quantity of Spanish dollars and half dollars would have proved quite inadequate in the past to meet the demands of trade and further that the importation of Mexican $ was illegal up to 1877 and later on in 1897 the the work. Has peiformed before a greater Now in eleventh year and third tour round

Spanish Government permitted, under cor- number of Kings, Ponces, Rajas, Pashas, und main restrictions, the importation, of Mexican Governors than any other entertainment in

frun-pure-necessity-it-would-seem-thai-mana medal and credentials, may be seen a

existence. Proof of this, t gelbar with the the calling in of Spanish dollars and half Robinson Piano Co., where seats can be booked dollars and the discarding of Mesigns that have Roars of laughter guaranteed for two and pari pasu discharged the functions of a circulat-one-half hours. Subline and wholesome,

"Fun without vulgarity." ing medium, unjustified.

Popular prices, 53, $2, and 51. Soldiers and Sailors in uniforen half price. Doors open at 8.30. Overture at 9.

MR. FREEAR

It should be borne in mind that the with- drawal for export of a large amount of Mexcian $ from circulation will cause a corresponding displacement in the currency available for the requirements of the country for which Govern ment would no doubt make the necessary pro-

vision. A lise in the price of bar silver to 29 1-4d per nunce would make it profitable to ex- port the Conant $. In last October silver was quoted as high as 28 (-2 and although the pro- bability of an advance to 29 3-4 may be very remote, the possibility thereof still remains. Respectfully,

R. W. BROWN. (To be continued.)

COMMERCIAL.

TO-DAY'S EXCHANGE.

Selling

london-Bank T.T..

Do, demand

Do. 4 months' sight ........... France-Bink T,T.. America-Bank T.T. Germany Bank T.T.. India T.T.

do.

las had the honour of presenting his Frivoli- ties before H. M. King Edward and Queen Alexandra, M. the Sultan of Turkey, the late Duke and Duchess of Teck, Grand Duke Michael, Duke of Giralton. 11.E. Lord Roberts, H.. the King of Siam, Pince Damrong, H.. of Patiala, H.. the Nawab of Rampore, H.H. the Mabarajah Scindia, H.H. the Maharajah the Maharajah of Mysore, H.H. the Sultan of Vizianagaram, H.H. the Gackwar of Baroda (twice in the Luxmi Villas Palace, Baroda), India, the Begom of Bhopal, the Sultan of Johore, etc., etc.

To-day's Advertisements.

HONGKONG AND KOWLOON STEAM

LAUNCH COMPANY, LIMITED. -

No

OTICE is hereby given that an EXTRA- ORDINARY GENERAL MEETING- of the HONGKONG AND KOWLOON STEAM LAUNCH COMPANY, LIMITED, will be held at the OFFICE of Messrs. EWENS and HARSTON, Solicitors, No. 36, Queen's Road Central, Hongkong, on THURSDAY, the 11th day of February, 1904, at 4 o'clock PM, when the subjoined Resolution will be proposed.

Should the Resolution be passed by the required majority it will be submitted for confirmation as A Special Resolu ion to a Second Ext aordinary Meeting which will be subsequently convenéd :— -

RESOLUTION.

"That the Company be wound up volun. tarily under the provisions of the Com- panties' Ordinances of Hongkong and that Mr. TANG KWat Pok of Hongkong ba and he is hereby appointed Liquidator for the purpose of such winding up," Dated the 27th January, 1904.

174)

NG LAU TONG,

Managing Director.

PUBLIC AUCTION.

THE Undersigned have received instructions

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

MONDAY, the 1st February, 1906, at ..

од

alongside DOUGLAS M.... MSHIP CO'S WHARF, ONE STEAM LAUNCH, Built of Te kwood in 1931. Length... B.eadth,

Depili

Br feet

3 ft. 6 in, ................. 6 ft. 8 in. Cundensing Engines.... 6 ft. by 18 ft. by 6 ft. Draft,

..5) ft. Hailer, TERMSAs usual.

8 ft. by 6 in.

HUGHES & HOUGH,

Auctioneers.

Hongkong, 27th January, 1904.

HONGKONG JOCKEY CLUB.

NOTICE.

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MEMBERS and the Public. are informed.

that the authorised version of the RACE BOOK is the one issued by Messrs. NORONHA & Co., which is on Sale at their Office and may also be obtained at Messrs. KELLY & WALSH and W. BREWER & Co.'s Establishments.

By Order,

T. F. HOUGH,

Clerk of the Course. Hongkong, 27th January, 1904. [177

Entertainment.

Mr. Freear gives a guarantee to keep his audience in roars of laughter for two and a half boars, Freear's Frivolities," as per- formed South Africa, India, Straits Setile- meats, Burmah, Ceylon, Siam, China, Japan, Java, Canada, Malta, Australia, New Zealand, Queensland, Tasmania, Egypt, Turkey, THEATRE Morocco, West India, Demerara, United States, ........1/91 etc., and is now on his way to Klondike, South 19 11/16 America, Philippines, New Caledonia, Borneo, .1/9 15/16 | Sarawak, China, Japan, Malacca, Persia, etc., ..2.26) { etc., and is commissioned by Chatto and ....433 | Windus, of London, 10 write a book on his

1.843 travels and experiences.

1332 tor See Frecar's Credentials and Sultan's .....134

medal at Robinson Piano Co. Crowled Houses ..Nomina! everywhere.

.....89$ NB.-Sea's secured for Thursday will be Nominal exchanged for Saturday or Monday, or money 108 returned, M. M. REHEMANJEE'S celebrated

.....1/10 1/16 ....1/10 3/16

Do. demand........... Shangbai---Bank T.T. Japan-Bank T.T. At the London offices of the Nippon Yusen Singapore-Bank T.T. Kaisha the view was expressed that there would | Java-Bank T.T.

Ruying. be no war.

4 months' sight L/C......... The prevalence of certain rumours was affect-6 months' sight LC. of a quantity of wire rigging, of which defending trade by reducing the amount of shipments 30 days' sight San Francisco & New York 441 At least 5,000 hackmen are idle and the ants refered delivery. The case was first on

to japan. It was, however, a significant fact 4 months' sight

45% business of the livery stables is crippled. for hearing at the Supreme Court on 14th inst, that not a word about the possibility of war had

30 days' sight Sydney and Melbourne #ro 5/16 when Mr. E. A. Bonner, of Messrs. Dennys been heard from the headquarters of the con-

4 months' sight Francs......................................... 2. 301 6 months' sight and Bowley, appeared for the plaintiffs and pany at Tokio, and that no nimation had been Mr. J. Hastings for the defendants. It was received that any of their subsidised steainers then adjourned in order that Mr. Thomson had been requisitioned by the Government. might be in attendance and give evidence. One of the events of hostilites would be the Mr. Bonner explained this morning that Mr. requisitioning of some of their fleet. Thomson was still indisposed, and

matter of fact all their steamers were following their usual programme.

Pure Food Bill.

Washington, 22nd January. Representative Hepburn's pure food bill, for which there has been considerable agitation for some time past, bus been voted upon and passed by the House.

It now comes before the Senate for con- sideration.

Herrmann's Trial. Cagayan, de Misamis, 22nd January. The demurrer in ex-lieutenant Herrmann's cases has been overruled and a new complaint filed embracing the charge of piracy. To this new count the defendant inmediately demur- red.

The complaint is said to be very badly drawn and Herrmann's behaviour and attitude is full of braggadocio. He regards himself as a hero, and is proud of his long list of crimes. He has announced the belief that he will be 'acquitted, as the evidence is not strong enough for any court to convict him, he says.

His Lordship said he would have to give judgment which he proceeded to do in favour of the defendant with costs. He pointed out that plaintiffs had failed to carry out their contract as they ought to have delivered the so tuns of wire rigging at a certain time, and as a matter

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As a

At the offices of Sir Marcus Samuel and Company the view was expressed that while the situation was undoubtedly critical, yet there was reasonable hope of a settlement.

Several agents in London of wholesale tea and

of fact only offered 20 tons. Therefore defend-silk houses in Japan have received instructions ants were perfectly justified in cancelling the

contract.

THE CHINESE ENGINEERING

AND MINING CO.

It is somewhat difficult at this distance and with the rather meagre information brought over the wires, to know exactly what is the underlying cause of the secret Edict relating to Chang-Yen-mao, the Kaiping mines and

the port of Ching-wan-tao. It may be politics,

Herrmann has pleaded guilty to the charge of desertion, and as a result of the first trial, Lieutenant Fortich, of the constabulary, has been charged with perjury and is to be arrested|ed on the matter of the transfer to the present to-morrow.

THE FLEET.

A new crew is to come out from home to recommission the battleship Glory.

At Portsmouth on 22nd ult, the cruiser King Alfred hoisted her pennant to take out the Glory's new crew and a crew for the river steamer Kinska,

The presence of the King Alfred will add a a fine cruiser in the British naval strength in the Far East, as she can be retained on the station if wanted.

FREEAR'S FRIVOLITIES"

not to book orders from customers until further

notice.

This is taken as intimating that the fear of war breaking out is serious.

:

THE PHILIPPINE CURRENCY

AND THE LOCAL BANKS.

EXPERT CRITICISMS.

In continuation of the article printed in our

4 months' sight Germany Bar Silver......

Bank of England rate

OPIUM QUOTATIONS, To-lay's quotations are as follows:---

Malwa New

་་

I ast Year Oldest....

61

Tatna New.... Renares New Persian (Paper)

....2.32

..1.88

.25%

..4%

Per chest 900/920

.. 950/970

(@1,003/1,060 ..@@ 1.305 ( 1.300 @ 900/950

Co-day's Advertisements.

EOTHEN MARK LODGE, No. 264.

REGULAR MEETING of the above A LODGE will be held at the FREEMASONG

HALL, Zetland Street, THIS EVENING, the 27th instant, at 8.30 for 9 F.M. precisely. Visiting Brethren are cordially invited to attend.

Hongkong, 27th January, 1904.

1150

NOTICE.

CITY HALL.

ROYAL.

HE HONGKONG AMATEUR

ΤΗ

1

DRAMATIC CLUB

will give Six Performances of "HIS EXCELLENCY"

on

WEDNESDAY, 10th FEBRUARY, THURSDAY,

11th

11

SATURDAY,

rath

16

THURSDAY,

18th

BIOSCOPE will be shown in the interval

Hongkong, 27th January, 1904.

FRIDAY,

19:h

08

1173

SATURDAY,

10th Commencing each Evening at 9 FM.precisely,

11

Dress Circle Stalls...

***

$3

3

Pit

...

1

***

100

S.S. "YARRA."

COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES.

NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.

"ONSIGNEES of Cargn from London ex s.s. Afidoc and Ortegal, and from Bor- deaux, ex s.s. Ville de Lorient, in connection with above Steamer, are hereby informed that their Goods, with the exception of Opium, Treasure and Valuables are being tanded and stored at their risks into the Godowns of the Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Co., Limited, at Kowloon, whence delivery may be obtained immediately after landing.

Optional Cargo will be forwarded on unless intimation is received from the Consignees before Noon, TO-DAY, the 27th instant, re- questing it to be landed here.

Bills of Lading will be countersigned by the Undersigned. Goods remaining unclaimed afterWEDNESDAY, the 3rd February, at Noon, will be subject to rent and landing charges,

All claims must be sent in to me on or be. fore the 3rd February, or they will not be recognised,

All damaged packages will be examined on WEDNESDAY, the 3rd Februry, at 3 P.M.

No Fire Insurance has been effected,

G. DE CHAMPEAUX, Agent. Hongkong, 27th January, 104.

NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.

or it may be connected with the method adopt. | i sue of yesterday on this subject we reproduce fom the Cable news, of the zand inst., the following interesting criticisms on the Philip- pine Currency legistation by the respective THE COLONIAL COUNCIL OF COCHIN THE P. & O. S. N. Co.'s Steamship manage's of the local Banks,

Chinese Engineering and Mining Company, which his never been explained to the satis faction of many people. We are variously told that Chang-yi, the director of Northern Rail- ways, is threatened with disgrace and punish. ment in the event of his failure to regain | possession of the mires within two months. If it is possible to prove any illegality in the deed of sale, and the Chinese could recover control of the mines, Ching-wan-tao would immediately be acquired by the Russians, who are straining every effort to obtain possession.

INTERN TIONAL BANKING CORPORATION.

Manila, 20th January, 1904.

CHINA has decided that in future the FEZ for PASSPORTS delivered to the Chinese at the time of their Departure from That Colony will be of $5.00 only instead of

The Honourable Members of the Philippine St5.co as hitherto provided they have stayed

. Commission.

it is added that a Yu-m-i, Director of Rail- consider that as the currency question

less than One year in ochin-china.

CONSULAT DE FRANCE A HONGKONG.

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Hongkong, 26th January, 1904.

DOUGLAS STeamship COMPANY, LIMITED.

FOR SWATOW.

THE Company's Steamship

"HAILOONG," Captain Gibson, will be despatched for the above Port, en FRIDAY, the 29th instant, at Daylight,

For reight or Passage, apply 10

DOUGLAS, LAPRAIK & Co., General Managers. Hongkong, 27th January, 1904.

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Gentlemen. With regard to the legislation that it is proposed to bring into force for the purpose of making general the use of Conant in lieu of the present local currency; that is Mexican S, Spanish dollars, and hali dollars, ways, has been lately in close consultation with primarily and almost exclusively affects the the Russians at Port Arthur and Moukden, inhabitants of the Philippines the most simple concerning the railway beyond the Great Wall, form of eliminating the present local currency but this had reference to an extension beyond from circulation would be for Government t This world-famous entertainment will be the Liao siver. The edict adds that Ching-offer to change it into Conants at par which is presented on Saturday and Monday next at thewan-tao was opened by China through officials | but a natural amplification of the Bill passed Theatre Royal instead of Thursday as pre-appointed by the former Viceroy, and that 14th January making the importation of viously announced. Freear made a great success there is consequently no reason why the place Mexican and other silver coins not on a Gold in Hongkong to years ago, when he appeared should be the property of the mining company basis illegal. The coins so interchanged could to crowded houses, since then he has tickled and sold to others at its discretion. This is be recoined into Conants as is at present being a out a 1 that has been transmitted, and whilst done with the Spanish dollars and half dollars wer ust admit the impo.tance "of the part in collected by the Treasury. winter as a means of communication from the I do not consider that an earlier date than south for Peking and Tientsin, it is, as we 31st December, 1994, should be fixed as a limit have said, very difficult to discern whether of time for the conversion having in view the politics or the circumstances of the transfer general conditions of the Philippines, the slow. | « SIKH" to the present company under duress in 1900, | and deficient means of transport, the inacces | “ SAGAMI ". or both, is the cause of the present action by sibility of the more remote provinces, and the MACDUFF

the resibilities of numerous Kings and Polen- tates in every corner of the globe, amongst them King Edward VII., The King of Siam, The Sultan of Turkey who presented him with the medal of Fine Arts which is on-view with his credentials at Robinson Piano Co. The elite of the city will be in evidence on Saturday evening, and Frecar should be equally success

"ful on thin his second visit. His entertainment | the Chinese Gaverament. It may be taken as | fact that, with the exception of Cebu and Iloilo, essential, whatever the cause, that a port to there are no Banks in the Provinces Forther

is pure and wholesome "Fun without Vul- garity, and be guarantees to keep his audience in rose of laughter for over two hours.

the westward of the Great Wall should not fall into Russian hands—L. &a C, Express,

RECULAR STEAMSHIP SERVICE TO NEW YORK,

VIA PORTS AND SUEZ CANAL

(With Liberty to call at PHILIPPINE PORTS). Proposed SAILINGS FROM HONGKONG,

1904.

About

to

reasons any. hasty legislation would inflict marked injustice on those who for unavoidable

2nd Feh 6th Feb.

1st Mar.

For Freight and further Informaties, apply

DODWELL & Co., LIMITED, Agents Hongkong, 27th January, 1904, (3344

"SOCOTRA,"

وا

FROM ANTWERP, LONDON, PORT SAID, SUEZ 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 Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Company's Godowns at Kowloon, where each consignment will be sorted out Mark by Mark and delivery can be obtained as soon as the Goods are landed.

Optional Goods will be landed here unless instructions are given to the contrary before 2 P M., TO-DAY,

Goods not cleared by the 2nd February, nt. 4 P.M., will be subject to rent,

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

Damaged Packages must he left in the Godowns for examination by the Consignee's and the Company's representative at an ap pointed hour.

All claims must be presented within ten days

they cannot be recognised.

of the latter's arrival here after which date

No claims will be admitted after the Goods have left the Godowns.

E. A HEWETT,

Superintendent, Hongkong, 27th January, 1904

TO LET.

HOUSE in KNUTSFORD TERRACE, KOWLOON.

Apply to

THE HONGKONG LAND INVEST MENT & AGENCY CO, LD. Hongkong, a7th January, 1904.

NO HALF PRICE, Tickets can be obtained at the Booking Office of the Theatre, City Hall, on and after WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 3rd, at 10 AM, that date from 10 A M. to 4 P.M.

Booking Office will be opened daily from

Late Trams will run a quarter of an hour after the fall of the curtain.

Hongkong, 26th January, 1904. - (172

Intimation.

THE POPULAR

SCOTCH

IS

"BLACK&WHITE"

FOTOS AUSI

JAMES BUCHANAN & CO. SCOTCH WHISKY DISTILLERS. By Appointment to

E. M. THE KING

and

HRH the PRINCE of WALES

and HOTELS, and to be obtaine Supplied at all the LEADING LANE, CRAWFORD & CO, Cocar

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