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TELEGRAM S.

(Reuters)

Russia and Japan.

LONDON, 7th February. A semi-official statement has been made at St. Petersburg that Baron Rosen has handed the Russian reply to Japan. An authoritative statement from St. Petersburg says that the Government has gone as far as it possibly can to meet Japan's wishes, and that if Japan is animated by the same peace. ful sentiments as Russia she will receive fresh proposals in a manner permitting of an eventual accord. Baron Rosen has been furnished with full instructions for a fresh -phase in the negotiations,

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH. TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 9

THE WAR!

IS RUSSIA PREPARED TO FIGHT

The answer to the above question is given in the Kobe Harald as follows ---

י,

FINANCIAL.

secured the lasting union and permanence of the Empire. Mr. Haskell then proposed the following resolutions: (1) That the time has now arrived when, in view of the increasing restrictions on the importation of British goods into foreign countries, Great Britain should reconsider her present policy of free imports. (1) That Great Britain should enter into negotiations with the Colonies for the purpose of arranging, so far as possible, a preferential tariff between the mother country and the moting the closer anion of the Empire and, Colonies, and vice versa, with a view of pro. developing its combined resources.""

Co-day's Advertisements.

ORDINARY

HONGKONG FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED. NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS. THE THIRTY-FIFTH TNNUAL MEETING: 9 SHARE HOLDI RS in the above Company, will be held at the UFFICES of the Company, redder's 1904, at 12 o'click (NOON) to receive a State- Street, on SATURDAY, the 5th day of MARCH,

ment of Accounts to 31st December, 1993, and he Report of the General Managers and to elect a Consulting Commit ce and Auditors.

The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company

nation would be safeguarded, and in safeguard The Kobi Chronicle (January 30th) reportsing the best interests of the barlon would be that At a meeting of the leading bankers in Tokyo, Osaka, and other cities, called by the Premier at his official residence on the 18th ult, as already reported, the Premier spoke on the political situation, and Baron Sone, The present state of affairs regarding the crisis is certainly exceedingly curious. On the Minister for Finance, dealt with the financial one side, we have Japan adoping a firm but scheme framed for the requirements of the patient altiile, delermined to maintain at all present time and explined the necessity of the costs what she considers to be her just rights,

issue of bonds, invit ng the assistance of the and quite ready to face any evils which herankers in the matter. The bankers agreed to taganism to Russia may, bring opan her. hold a conference and reply later. At the On the other side, we see Russia apparently ineeling eight banks in Osaka, ten in Tokyo, equally resolved to maintain her hold on China in Kyoto, and five in Nagoya were re and to get a footing in Corea. And yet, for presented. As to the time of the issue of the there would not be a British subject living will be CLOSED from the 20th February to some unexplained reason, the northem power seems quite unable to make up her mind what course the should actually adopt. According to all available information, the last Japanese

The Post Office notifies that private Code telegrams will not be accepted for Japan. note to Russia was not of such a pature that a The P & O. steamer Palawan has sailed very prolonged period would normally be re- from London with a large quantity of amequired for the formulation of a reply. Will

churia? Will she cease 'from exercising an

bonds, it is stated that the Government has tecided to issue them immediately the first active movement is made. It is expected that this point will be reached in a few days.

ANOTHER CRUISER.

A paragraph appears in the American papers reading that the Japanese Government has secured an optin on the new Turkish cruiser

Mr. W. D. Graham referred to the fact that shipping was entirely outside of Mr. Chamber ain's scheme of tariff reform; although, he felt

who did not sympathise with the alleged object of the campaign. Having briefly referred to the main points of Mr. Chamberlain's proposals, he asked whether the small ahare contributed by the colonies towards the expens s of our national defence was not a bond of union rather than a sign of disaffection

Mr. W. A. Sims, who has recently spoke at Kreat length on the subject, and whose remarks were extensively reported in the Hongkong

the 5th March, both days inclusive.

· JARDINE, MATHESON & CO., General Managers. Hongkong, 9th February, 1904. (241

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NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.

· FROM CALCUTTA, PENANG AND THE Steamship

SINGAPORE. THE

"CATHERINE APCAR" - having arrived from the above Ports, Consigness of Cargo are hereby informed that their Goods will be delivered from alongside.

Cargo impeding the discharge will be landed- at once, at Consignees risk and expense.

Cargo remaining on board after 4 P.M. of be landed, at Consigneer Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown risk and expense into the Godawns of the

munition for the China fleet, 110 ratings and Russia fulfil her renty obligations ja" Man" | Medjidle, which is being burned to completion Telegraph at the time, differed from Mr. Has of the EASTERN BRANCHES of THE Co., Limited.

irfitence antagonistic to Japan in Corea?at Cramps' shipyard. We know nothing of kell, inasmuch as he held that sentiment held GUARA TY TRUST COMPANY OF NEW

a few infantry.

LATER.

The Russian Government has sent a circular to Russian representatives abroad dated 6th inst. stating that the Japanese Minister has informed Russia that Japan has decided to cease further negotiations and "to recall "the"" Minister, and "the" wilole

legation staff from St. Petersburg. Russia has therefore ordered her Minister at Tokio to leave with his whole staff without delay. The circular adds that such a procedure on the part of the Tokio Gove ment, which did not even await the arrival of the Russian reply, throws on Japan the whole responsi- bility for the consequences which may arise, from a rupture of diplomatic relations.

Orders have been issued at St. Petersburg to lay rails immediately over the ice on Lake Baikal to save present delays.

The Tear is about to proceed to Moscow to submit his cause and the Empire's fate to the Almighty before the altar of the Troitzko monastery, as his fathers have done in the past, before drawing the sword.

These two questions really sum up the whole of the points now at issue. There does not seem to be any reason why they should not be

answered in a prompt and straightforward manner, and yet week after week goes by 'wi hout any response from Russia being re. ceived. On the other hand, we hear of a Rus-

sian note to the powers containing all sorts of pacific protestations, and some vague assurances with regard to he intentions in Manchuria. It is also reported, apparently on goud author it, that she has endeavoured to obtain the intervention of certain European powers, includ- ing England, France and Germany More over, if the news from Peking can I believed, she has incited China to request other nations

this news but it is interesting. It is stated: Both the Russian and Japanese Governments have been negotiating with the Sultan for the cruiser for a month past through the Ottoman Bank, an English corporation in Turkey. The latle: transacts nearly all of the financial busi- | ness in Turkey, and has practiently control of Russia and Japan have been working through all the Government's cash. Repre entatives of the bank, bidding higher and higher, as the Japanese offered 500,oco more than the cruiser war fever increased, until it is claimed the cost, after which the Russian representatives withdrew. The Medjidie cost about $2,000,000, herin Constantinople, when the balance due will and the Cramps are under contract to deliver be aid. Should the sale be made the cruiser wil he turned over at once to Japanese officers,

to take action in the matter. Putting these who are at Seattle-avainng orders from home to proceed to Philadelphia. The Medjidie, on various circumstances together, we think rea-her trial test, developed a speed of 22.24 knots, sonable men must be inclined to ask them-The guns for her have been made in England, selves what it all means. Why is Russia and if the sale is made will be shipped to Japan unable to return an answer to the simple will be manned by 400 men, and will have a supposedly one of the greatest World Powers via the Suez Canal and mounted in the navy yards in Yokohama. When in commission she demands made by lapan? Why is she seek- battery of fourteen guns. ing the intervention of other Western Countries having regard to the fact that slie has declared more than once that the Manchurian question is a matter for herself and China alo.e? There

The British Embassy in St. Petersburg takes are persons-in Berlin and elsewhere-who charge of Japan's interests.

M. Kurino, the Japanese Minister at St. Petersburg, intimated to Russia on the gth inst. that the Russian reply had been delay- ed for 22 days and that Russia in the mean while had been actively preparing for war, in consequence of which Japan had refused to wait any longer.

doubtless attribute Russia's hesitation to the

THE HISCAL DEBATE

IN HONGKONG.

the Empire together and that protection alone could save England. Hongkong certainly did got want protection, as it was a mere distribui. ing point for the markets of the world. Speak ing of the recent plebiscite, Mr. Sins said that the telegram that was sent to Mr. Chamberlain might have been misunderstood. It should love hern followed by some explanation of the position in Hongkong; that goods were landed there were a protective tariff it would be easy in Hongkong merely for distribution, and if

for shippers to go somewhere else to land cable in this part of the Empire. goods; and that Protection would not be appli

Mr. H. Hursthouse, while agreeing that there should be liberty to tax, thought it would be proving failures. The proposal regarding the difficult to remove those taxes in case of their protection of home manufactures was worthy of the support of all who wanted the Empire to be self-supporting.

it

that it would restore our waning prosperity; Mr. Sular favoured protectio on the grounds would help towards a universal system of Free Trade; it would help us in further uniting the British Empire.

fr. H. E. Pollock, in thanking the lecturer and speakers, remarked that the recent plebis cite should be regarded more as a personal tribute to Mr. Chamberlain than any thorough endorsement of his policy. He then put the following resolutions to the meeting" Re- solved that in view of the increasing restrictions on importation of British goods into furcign countries, Great Britain should reconsider her

parts."

The resolution was carried by 36 to 4 The second resolution was then pur, viz.

Resolved that Great Britain should enter into forming an union more closely binding their negotiations with her colonies for the purpose

of

That Hongkong is fully alive to be import policy of free entry of foreign koods into her pacific sentiments of the Czar and his Govern-manifested in the City Hall last evening when ance of Mr. Chamberlain's new poli y was ment, but we mud confess that we are abso- Mr. Ernest D. Haskell lectured in connection lately unable to accept this charitable view of with the Odd Volumes Society on "Fiscal Policy" the situation. The ex sting crisis is due, wholly farge attendance presided over by the Hon. H. and Imperial Federation. There was a very and solely, to the unprovo ed aggressions of the E. Pollock, K.C. Norbera Em, ie, and it is open to her at any moment to take steps which will effec.ually preserve peace in the Far East. The Japanese Government are exercising the virtue of pati- ence in the utmost degree, and it is evident that they are willing to listen to any reasonable

Mr. Haskell, having been introduced by the Chairman, proceeded in address the meeting, on in fancied security, and it had been left to observing that we had been content to slumber Mr. Chamberlain to wake up the nation to the grave Imperial danger which confronted it in the pursuit of a policy which was no longer compatible with the changed conditions under

The Balkan Trouble,

8th February. The unrest in the Balkans is markedly in creasing. The Turkish Government is com./ proposals which, wi ile securing their nat onal which we lived. We must suit our policy to mandecring rolling stock as it did before the teresis, will avert the calamity of war. There the times. The present a rangement by which

Greek war.

Ponies were put through a good deal of gallop. ing; the following time: should be interesting to a good many of the ardent readers of "turf topics":-

must, therefore, be some deeper and more secret Great Britain admits the exports of all co ntries cause for the extraordinary vacillation which fell, while her own to foreign countries were the Russian Government are now displaying to

laxed to such an extent as to become prohi- TURF TOPICS.

an astonished world. Doer the true explan-Cobden the circumstances by which we were bitive was not Free Trade. Since the days of ation fie in the fact that the Muscovite colossus, surrounded were vastly different, and he doubt- Another day of very fine, clear, cold weather, in spite of her awe-inspiring dimensions, has and advantage was taken of the ideal morning been found to possess feet of clay? There are

ed very much whether Cobden, had he been to be out-of-doors by quite an enthusiastic persistent reports from various quarters, includ-

alive to-day, could advocate the continuance of the present policy in face of the changed crowd of spectators who gathered on the flappying London, Vienna, Peking and Port Arthur, Trade were universal-if other nations followed conditions which surrounded us. If the Free Valley this morning. There was an increased to the effect that Russia has discovered that attendance of indies amongst who were seen

our example-it would be quite a different Mis Evan Ormiston, Mrs. Johnstone and torily enter upon a great war in the Far East,

she is far from being is a position to satisf.cmller, but we knew it was not. Mr. Flaskell proceeded to refer to the power that Mr. Cham- Mrs. Oswald of Foochow.

berlain's proposals could give us to retaliate It is alleged that the stores of provisions and against foreign countries imposing hostile tariffs ammunition at Fort Arthur have been proved, against us; the maintenance and expansion of on inquiry, to be in a very bad condition Imperial Trade that would hing about a self- and quite inadequate to the demands of war. supporting Empire, if the proposals were adapted, and also their effect in bringing about it is also said that the Russian navy Imperial Federation. He allu 'ed more parti. is sadly in want of officers--to such an cularly to the last aspect and explained why he extent, even, that military men have had to be thought that such a change in our fiscal policy put on board the ships-and that there have re-

was not only desirable, but absolutely essential Fun and Arranapogue-1 mile-331. 1.081, cently been numerous desertions from the numy. He thought it was within the bounds of for the union of the Empire and its existence. possibility of storm and stress, of anxiety and uncertainty, when the Colonies might feel that the bonds were irksome, or that a brighter existence, or some stronger fascination migh prospect awaited them by an independent impel them to separation from the mother country or alliance with another State. If we want an united Empire, if we want Imperial Federation, we must have a system of preferential tariffs between Great Britain and the Coln les-a ficcal union between the d f

Mince Pie and Green Skin- mile-361.

1.10.

Talbot-mile-31.10.

1.43, 2.19.

Rocket-mile-33, 1.04.

Set- mile--35, 1.07, 1386. Bonzoline and Lord Algy-mile-1.04) Pomello-mile-36§. 1.1 1.45, 2.17. Aladdin-mile-33, 1.05.

Manila and Mountaineer- mile-fast 351, 109, 1.45; total time 2.57.

Combine-14 mile-last 1, 2.71. Rebel King-mile-104 4/5- Colonist and Zufall--1 mile-37, 1.12), 1.46,

2.21 3/5.

Dormouse and Green Skin-1 mile-35, 1.10,

1.44, 2.19.

Lumberer-mile-34, 1.08, Clifton and Blue kin-f mile-last h. 33

1.08,

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Sark and Ca Canay—4 mil-—36, 1.08 1.41 Quebec and Duris Castle - mile-last 4, 34,061, 4; total time 2.53 7/5

Crow-last mile, 35 15. 1.10, | 437\ Fiscal mile-31. Bunder-mile-16, 111, 1.43 Mabotilbui-Jast mile 1.06). Thistle-1 mile-36, 1.10), 1.47, 7.251. Tai Yat-t mile-35, 1.10, 144 1/5, 2.164. Teetolum-mile-35, 1.10, 1.43, 2.19. Modesty and Punjandruni-mile-40, 17t, 1.52), 2.241.

Rajah and Polkar milė-last-4, 331, 1,078,

1.39.

Ben Poy-mile-40, 1/18, 1/$4, 3.77. Go Bang-mile-37; 1.14. 1.50, 2.26. Neddy-mile-35, 1.11, 1:46:

Standard-t mile-38, 1,14, 1.5′ §i 2 238.

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EARLY BIRD

fare.

As the crowning stroke, the Times correspon dent and we all know the standing of Times co respondents in the Far East--has positively declared that the number of men engaged in the recent review at Port Arthur was no more than 25,/xo, if so many, although the authorities at first pretended that four or five umes as many troops were taking part. The same journal also asserts that the total of the Russian forces in Manchuria has been grossly exag- ferent parts of the Empire. Imperial Federa- gerated, and that the constant passage of lion cannot be complete unless based on fiscal union. That is the rock, the foundation on Troops along the S berian railway is a demonstration of a purely theatrical kind, the of a vast consolidated Empire, self-supporting which must be laid the mighty superstructure same men being sent backwards and forwards and all-sufficient We might have an Imperial along the line. We do not profess to be in Cou cil, a common-legislata e for the Empire possession of any information enabling us to defence, we might have a common Imperial we might have a common system of Imperial determine whether these reports are correct or the reverse, but they are so numerous and they commercial union the fecration of the exchequer; but unless and until we had a come from so many different quarters, that it Empire would not be complete-could not is quite impa sible for them to b: ignored. be complete without common commercial interests. The speaker then proceeded to Moreover, it is certain that they at least supplyan review the pro, ress of rit sh trade during the intelligible explanation of the otherwise in x-

last 30 years, which although it had abundantly pliceable at itude of the Russian Government. increased and was capable of vast expansion In conclusion, we may remind our readers that, needed stimulating and fastering. A system a few days ago, it was announced by cable that and the Colonies would stimulate and extend of preferential tariffs between Great Britain one of the most distinguised of her Generals Imperial trade, and would make the Empire bad reported that Russia was not at present in self-supporting. It would increase the indus a po ition to undertake a great campaign in tries of the Colonies, as the Colonies were the Far East," Altogether, it looks very much capable of supplying all the wants of Great Britain; and the mother co ntry would depend

RUSSIAN STRATEGICAL OPERA- TIONS.

commercial interests together."

ceedings terminated with a vote of thanks to This was carried unanimously, and the pro- the chairman.

COMMERCIAL.

TO-DAY'S INTELLIGENCE

Since the Share List went to press, Mesars Henjamin, Kelly & Potts have notified to us the following changes:-

$640 b.

Hongkong Banks.... Macao Steamboats Indo-Chinas China and Manilas Douglases China Sugars....

22 b,

35 b. 107 b.

SHANGHAI FREIGHT MARKET. Writing from Shanghai, on the 4th inst., Messrs. Wheelock & Co. state-

YORK being the Businesses carried ou by the Latter Company in HONGKONG, SHANG- NINTH DAY OF FEBRUARY, 1924, THE IN- HAI and MANILA and that, as from the said TERNATIONAL BANKING CORPORA TION will be responsible for and will duly meet and liquidate all the Outstanding Obliga- tions of the Eastern Branches of The Guaranty

Trust Company of New York, including the

Branch Business heretofore carried on in Hongkong.

For THE INTERNATIONAL BANKING

CORTORATION,

CHAS. R. SCOTT, Manager.

PENANG are requested to take IMMEDIATE Consignees of Cargo from SINGAPORE and DELIVERY of their Goods from alongside; will be landed and stored at Consignees risk and, such Cargo impeding the discharge of the vessel expense.

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

DAVID SASSOON & Co., LIMITED,

Agents. Hongkong, 9th Feb, 1904.

Entertainment.

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TH THE HONGKONG FROZEN FOOD

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FRALIAN PRODUCE just received by the China Navigation Co's s.s. "CHANGSHA," including My.ton, Lamb, Pork, SPICED REEF, Rabbits, FRITZ SAUSA ES, Pork Sausages, Milk (concentrated), Fresh Butter, SMOKED), HAM (PRIME, ŠMOKED). (8 cents per b), Cheese, BACON (PRIME,

Pass Books will be supplied to, and Credit Accounts kept with well known residents.

Price Lists on application.

LAU KUE TONG, Manager. Hongkong, 9th February, 1904. {242

COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES.

PAQUEROTS-POSTE FRANCAIS,

FOR SHANGHAI, KOBE AND YOKOHAMA. HE Company's Steamship

THE

"AUSTRALIEN,"

Captain Guigues, will be despatched for the ab ve Ports TO-MORROW, the oth instant, at 6 A M.

For Freight or Passage, apply to

G. DE CHAMPEAUX, Agent.

Hongkong, 9th February, 1904.

DOUGLAS STEAMSHIP COMPANY. LIMITED.

FOR SWATOW.

THE Company's Steamship

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"HATCHING," Captain Hodgins, will be despatched for the! shove Port, on THURSDAY, the 11th instant, at Daylight.

For Freight or Passage, apply to

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FOR SINGAPORE, PENANG AND

Since last writing quite a change bas come over our Homeward Freight market especially as regards the quantity of cargo offering for shipment to New York via Suez evidently owing to the near approach of the Chinese New Year; the Native dealers who have very posed to sell at this season of the year owing large stocks of produce on hand are more dis- to the tightness of money and having to square THE Steamship up their accounts according to custom,

Coastwise-Has also seen a decided im- the supply of tonnage for coal-freights and provement all round since our last issue and trip-charters is not nearly equal to the demand as a great number of Norwegian boats and "outsiders" have been taken up on monthly charter at varying rates hence the advance in Shanghai and $2.20 to Hongkong. our quotations to $185 per ton of coal to

COAL.

Japan. As the situation has not cleared up yet, Russia still hesitating to send her reply to from paning with their stocks though there is Japan's aliatum, the Natives are holding off

Coals in

not much demand from consumers farge quantities are pouring in on the market on the supposition that war will be declared very son. But we have the information from to blows that the exortation to neutral parts very good sources that even should they come would not be prohibited; however that remains

to be seen.

there were numerous inquiries, these nquiries Cardiff-As we mentioned in our last that still e me in; bat we believe that not a single ton of coal has changed hands.

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as if the northern Goliath felt considerable mis-more and more on the Colonies for supplies, giving as to facing the sling of David, as re-ingread of on f reign sources, and the Colonies presented by Japan.

would in turn take more and more of British good and manufactures. Ofcourse, the Colonies, by giving a preference to the mother country, hid themselves open to the attacks of foreign and the mother country could do nothing but countries, who resented this mark of favour,

lo k on. This was not in accord with the dignity of the Empire or conducive in its con- solidation and our prosent system would and lead to the disruption of the Empire. 4 months' sight Germany................54 only tend gradually to alienate the Colonies 6 months' sight There were two roads before us, one leading i ar Silver........... to the gradual decline of our industries, and Rank of England rate ultima'e disintegration of the Empire, the other leading to a strong, united prosperous Empire,

OPIUM QUOTATIONS. road to which Mr. Chamberlian was pointing. self-supporting, self-relying. That was the To lay's quotations are as follows:- and on which he wished to lead the nation. Malwa New...... We stood at the parting of the ways. Mr. Chamberlain's policy is intended to con- solidate the commercial interests of the Em the foundation stone would be laid for Im pire; în consolidating the commercial interests

perial Federation, the best interests of the

The report that Russin troops at Port Arthur and Dalny were in readiness for an advance to the Yalu district, and that a body ON the 29th ult. in the Yokohama District

of troops was already on the way, has been Court, reports the Japan Hera'd, the bearing officially confirmed. It is stated that the troops was to take pi ce of a libel action instituted by prepared for this advance are three, relimesis Mr. Geo. Syme Tomson, representative of at Port Arthur and three regiments at Dalny Messrs. Dodwell and Co., against the editor Exclusive of the foregoing there are now four and publisher of the Yokohama Shimpo in con- regia.eats at Port Arthur, comprising the 7th pection with a libellous.p.blication in that paper issued on the 4th Tecember last. The Brigade. Information reaches Tokyo that the bearing was, however indefinitely postponed Russian Army authorities in Manchuria have through the application of the defendant's erected telegraph lines from Fitzuwha, near counsel. The action was first filed on the 7th Dalay, where the Japanese Second Army Corps December last. Dr. Masujima represents Mr landed quring the Japan-China war, to North Thomson in the prosecution, and Messes, Yamada Knide and Inouye conduct the Korea by way of Takushan. Other strategical

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