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NAVAL NEWS,

FRENCH FLEET IN THE FAR EAST,

From a naval point of view, the position of France in the Far East is, says the Paris Sèle, very precarious. "Our, naval forces" appear singularly weak compared with those of our rivals, and at the present time we cannot help regretting that the plan for the organisation of the squadrons and division of the Far East," Pacific, and Indian Ocean, elaborated at the commencement of 1902, was not applied. The principle of that reorganisation was adopted by England, as we were able to note at the con ference which took place in October between the admirals of the English forces in the same region." Le Yacht also points out that the vessels consist of three groups-namaly; the squadron of the Far East, the reserve divi- sion, and the vessels at the local stations of Cochin China and Tong-King. Only the first division of the first group has any real fighting value. It at present numbers, two armoured cruisers, the Montcalm and De Gueydon, sister ships to the Sully, which re- cently left Europe and is now on the way to join them. The three will together master six 76 in., 24 6.1 in, and 14.9 in, guns. Three Japanese cruisers of the Tokiu class, of the same age, displacement, and speed, carry near- ly double the artillery. Even the three armour- ed cruisers, which are really all France has to protect her vast interests in the Far East, require one or more fortified bases where they can refit. Part Courbet possesses a good an- chorage but no arsenal of fortification. Saigon, recognised by M. Lockroy as a point of support in 1903, has been completely neglected by his two sucressors. For keeping in repair eight large vessels, of which only the Pascal has a copper bottom, Saigon has only one dock; a second dock being too small for them; and this one dock is used also for merchant vessels. The workmen are natives, and there is a dearth of French overseers. In the case of war with Japan, or England, the position of France in the Far East would be extremely critical.

THE FRENCH programmE.

The full text of M. Messimy's report on the French navy shows a tendency on the part of the French Government to renounce the attempt to keep pace with England in battle- Bhip construction. "Each time that we lay down a battleship," says M. Measlmy, "our rivals reply by ordering two or three, faster, better armed, better protected, cheaper, and

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH FRIDAY, MARCH 25, 1904.

Auction.

PUBLIC AUCTION.

THE Undersigned has received instructions

our LIBERUD, Logi to Sell by

PÚBLIC AUCTION,

00

MONDAY, the 28th March, 1904, commencing at 2.45 PM, at his Residence

"LA HACIENDA WEST MOUNT KELLET,' THE PEAK,

A QUANTITY OF HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE. (Particulars can be seen from Catalogue). TERMS:-A1 Customary. - On View from SATURDAY, the 26th.

GEO. P. LAMMERT, Auctioneer. Hongkong, z1st March, 1904.

Masonic,

EOTHEN MARK LODGE..

No, 264.

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REGULAR MEETING of the above

A LODGE will be held at the FREEMA- SONS HALL, Zetland Street, on TUESDAY, the 29th instant, at 5 for 5.30 PM. precisely. Visiting Brethren are cordially invited to attend.

Hongkong, 23rd March, 1904.

ZETLAND

No. 525, E.C.

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LODGE,

REGULAR MEETING of ZETLAND

Intimations,

HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI DYEING AND CLEANING CO, LIMITED.

MR

STEAM WORKS:

2, GORDON ROAD, SHANGHAI.

Intimations. LADIES' RAIN COATS

JUST ARRIVED.

AT

[R. FREDERICK Į. FREAME MADAME FLINT & Co's.

been appointed Superintendent of the above Works and is now prepated to under- take Dyeing and Cleaning of all descriptions.

Goods may be sent from Hongkong either direct to the works or through the Hongkong Receiving offices: HONGKONGSTEAM LAUNDRY CO., LTD. 2, Beaconsfield Arcade (Alley Way)

Queen's Road, and WM. POWELL, LTD.,

Queen's Road,

Catalogues and Price Lists may be obtained .on application to the above Offices: Hongkong, 21st March, 1904.

THE

ROBINSON

PIANO

CO LT

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HONGKONG, SHANGHAI, SINGAPORE,

CABIN PIANOS

A LODGE will be held at the FREE MASONS HALL, Zetland Street, on SAU CABIN DAY, the 2nd April, at 8.30 for 9 P.M. precisely. Visiting Brethren are cordially invited to attend.

Hongkong, 23rd March, 1904.

Insurance.

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NORTH GERMAN FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY OF HAMBURG.

THE

HE Undersigned AGENTS of the above Company are prepared to accepirst Class FOREIGN and CHINESE RISKS at CURRENT Rates.

SIEMSSEN & Co.

Hongkong, 18th May, 1805.

To be Let.

TO LET

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built faster than our own." But the fact is, NO. 5, AUSTIN AVENUE, KOWLOON,

though he does not notice it, that for the last three years, since the German Navy Act of 1900, this country has had to base its program- mes upon new construction in Germany and Russia. The report states that England to-day can place in line forty large battleships against nineteen French. Some striking facts are given as to the increase in the cost of French

at moderate rental, with immediate possession. Apply to

HUMPHREYS ESTATE & FINANCE

CO., LTD. Hongkong, 18th March, 1404.

TO LET.

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ships. In 1869 the ironclad Morenge cost per A SMALL OFFICE, in Central of DES

tou £36; in 1895 the Brennur cost £93 per ton; and in 1903 the Patrie is to cost £112. The new Chilian abips have cost the Admiralty just under £80 per ton, so it can be seen that we get our ships a great deal cheaper than the French nation does. Of equal interest is a table contrasting the cost of keeping in com mission for one year the Patris and the Jéra. The Patrie would cost £49,000 and the fina £42,000, with reduced effectives,

"KANJO RISOKU”

In old-time Japaù there used to be a custom of handing to samurai on the field of battle or immediately afterwards a document called Kanjo. This was done 'only in cases where quite exceptional prowess had been shown, and the value attaching to such a distinction was extraordinary. Of course, in the subsequent distribution of more substantial rewards, the owner of a Kanjo received special considera. tion. Even captains like Hideyoshi and Iyeyasu particularly affected the custom. Their knowledge of men and their experience in the field taught them what a powerful Incentive Was the furnished to the brave and the strenuous. There exists to this day a well- known book called Busho Kanjo-k, wherei are inscribed the names of those that obtained this distinction, together with facsimiles of the Kanjo themselves, and vary interesting the latter are. This custom has now been revived A series of rules called Kai-Riku Kanjo Juya Kitel have been published. The first-says that any Independent commanding officer, whatever his rank, may bestow a Kanjo on any person under his command when such person has shown exceptional merit in the face of the enemy, and when his conduct is of a nature to constitute an example to military men. When a Kanje in granted, the ovent is to be proclaimed to the Army and Navy, but in the event of subsequent misconduct the Kanjo may be

withdrawn. The fact of grant is to be reported, together with the details the Minister of State for the Army of the Navy, by whom the report will be submitted to the Emperor. The rule is to be retrospective so far as concerns the present war. It may be

J

VOEUX ROAD.

Apply to

"B. C.," Clo Hongkong Telegraph.

1379 Hongkong, 15th March, 194

TO LET.

Available 1st March. Apply to--

N. 6. BARROW TERRACE, KOWLOON,

THE SAM WANG CO., LD. Hongkong, 5th February, 1904.

For Sale.

FOR SALE

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INCANDE-

SCENT, Gasoline, Lamps of all descriptions from the best makers.

Incandescent

BABY

AND

ORGANS

GUARANTEED FOR CLIMATE.

THE NEWEST

RAG TIME

MUSIC.

VICTOR

CONNAUGHT HOTEL,

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ROOMS: 3, 4, & 5.

Hongkong, 15th March, 1904. THE TRYPOGRAPH DUPLICATOR (ZUCCATOR'S PATENT),

WING TO THE LARGE DEMAND for the ABOVE MACHINE, I am now prepared to reserve any of them from my next shipment to my customers.

To avoid disappointment, book your orders carly.

PRICES RANGING from £z to £5 each.

Mails.

ORIENTAL

STEAM

COMP

THE PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY.

STEAM FOR STRAIS, CEYLON, AUSTRALIA, INDIA, ADEN, EGYPT, MEDITERRANEAN FORTS, PLYMOUTH AND LONDON. Through. Bills of Lading issued for BATAVIA, PERSIAN GULF, CONTINENTAL, AMERI- CAN and SOUTH AFRICAN PORTS.) Beamship

"SIMLA,"

ths to

Japtain F. R. Summers, carrying 21. Majesty's das, w be despatched 1 FREE SAMPLES and PRICE LIST Bent BOMBAY, TO-MORROW, the 16th March,

Port Fire on application.

JACK E. ELLIS,

17A, Queen's Road Central, 1st Floor. Sole Agent for E. M. RICHFORD of London.

Hongkong, 21st March, 1904,

THE HONGKONG

STUDIO,

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HIGHER CLASS PHOTOGRAPHER,

41 & 43, QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL, TOP FLOOR,

PORTRAITS, GROUPS and ENLAR

and COPYING in all Sizes,

LARGE SELECTION OF VIEWS ALWAYS ON HAND.

PRICE VERY MODERATE. Hongkong, 15th September, 1903.

MEE CHEUNG,

PHOTOGRAPHER,

TO FLOOR or Ice House, in tellows Road. Saow in a position, in his New and Com- clipse, as heretofore, and BOOKS. ALL PHOTOGRAPHIC ART PRACTICED

in the Colony or in any part of the Far East,

GROUPS AND VIEWS * speciality. Hangkong, 1954 Kameniko (tam

TALKING

MACHINES

ADCULOTTREPRODUCTION:

OF THE

LEVY

£55

HERMANOS.

MERCHANTS. FEL

DIAMOND PLANTANER

EASTMAN'S

KODAKS and FILMS,

Sole Agents for " OMEGA" WATCHES." "OMEGA" is the best, "THREE YEARS" guaranice given to every purchaser.

----- ; 40. QUEEN'S ROAD,

HUMAN VOICE,

301

SHIPS PIANO PLAYERS $450

OR

CASH CREDIT

Hongkong, 6th January, 1974.

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F. BLACKHEAD & CO., SHIP-CHANDLERS, SAILMAKERS, COAL AND PROVISION MER Mantles CHANTS, NAVAL CONTRACTORS

AND GENERAL COMMISSION

Chimneys, Globes, Sha

dek, &c., for

Gasoline and

Gas Lamps

at the most

AGENTS,

16, DES VEUX ROAD CENTRAL, HONGKONG,

moderate SOAP AND SODA MANUFACTURERS. prices.

Lamps fixed

SOLE AGENTS FOR

up for Buyers HARTMANN'S RAHTIEK'S GENUINE

Naphtha of

free of charge.

the best kind

kept in stock.

36, Lyndhurst Terrace.

{3*

. TAI KWONG 00

Hongkong, 17th November, 1903

THE NEW FRENCH REMEDY

TRADE

THEKAPEN

MARK

This maccesatul and highly popular romady; used in the Continental Hospitals by Ricord, Rostan; obert, Valpeda And others, combipas sil the desiderats to be sought lan medicins of the kind, kad sarjeme praything hitheno waployed

assumed, therefore, that the leaders of the THERAPION N01 torpedo squadrons and the officers and petty officers in command of the blocking steamers will be thus distinguished —

AN

BAP Malli,

HE SUPERIORESS of the ITALIAY THE

CONVENT, CAINE ROAD, begs most respectfully to APPEAL to the Residents of Hongkong and the Coast Ports, for their kind patronage and support, and desires to state that

THERAPION NO.2

Mort limpa, often alew days only.rumores alltischarged from thenrinary organs, Adactually supersologinjections thous of which Lood Lumeable harm by laying the foundation of mricenre sød other various diseases. In dysentery, plies, mitation of the lower bowal, cough, bronchi ip, asthusa, and some of the more carious, akordiur prompt

complaints of this kind, it will be found astonishingly

were other well-tried remedies have been powerless

punty of the blood, scurvy,pimples, spots, blotches, prins and awai« Inge of the Joints, secondary symptoma, gout, rbaumatiem, 45% all discuss for which it has been 100 much a fashion to por occury, sarsaparilia, &c., to the destruction of Hunter, lach end ruin of honith. This perparation

•purites the whole ystem through the blood, and thoroughly LİMİTABOR STRET polanous mister from the body."

The will be pleased to receive orders for all kindsTHERAPION NËS

of NEEDLE WORK. WE

Gentlemen's Shirts made to order, and Cuffs and Collars renewed on old onesK

Ladies and Children's Underclothur Cau- dren's Dresses, and, all kinds of Embroidery, Matérjala can be supplied, if aquired.

The Superioreas will also beɛmoet grateful for any PAPER, or old ENVELOPES to be made Into Books for the Children of the Poor Schools, who are taught by the Sisters Furuskang, 2nd Abhi,

THERAPION:

KAEVOLA

mikazelany impaired (vitality; Beeglement, and all the THE CORES Myoces of early stroe, sucose, rondence i hot, with althy ellingsen, koj. It possesses surprising power in storing slength and viger to the debilitatas.

it #06) by the prła. cipel Chapiață and- Marchada paroughout the worlds Prign in Regland ng k in order, win which of the three perkbare la rue quired, and sopers above Trade Mack, wwch ymulace smile of word Tussarion” na # appears on the British Geralaam, Stamp (n wisite indiges on 1 and ground): affed to every package by order of Via Hajesty's How Remandonest, and withoup which sa în a forgery/0

Sold by AS, WATSON & Co., Limited;

•Hour! Chins and Manila.

COMPOSITION RED HAND BRAND, HARTMANN'S CREY PAINT, DAIMLER'S PATENT MOTOR

&c..

LAUNCHER, &c..

Sole Agents for FERGUSON'S SPECIAL CREAM

and

P. & O. SPECIAL LIQUER. SCOTCH WHISKY, ke

EVERY KIND OF SHIP'S STORES AND REQUISITES ALWAYS IN STOCK AT

REASONABLE PRICES. Hongkong, 15th December, 1903.

THE AMERICAN SYSTEM OF

ENTISTRY,

I

DR. M. H. CHAUN, 17, DES VAUX ROAD CENTRAL, HONGKONG, From the University of Pennsylvania, U.S.A."

Iss Hongkong, and January, 1904

DENTISTRY.

SUI SANG, (Lately Practising with Dr. I. SAKATA),

PDENTIST;

No. 26, Connaught Road Central. Hongkong, oth Febmary, 100g.

TSU FAN

DENTIST.

Watson's iding.

THE CHINA & JAPAN TELEPHONE

LIMITED.

TAND ELECTRIC COMPANY.

HONGKONG EXCHANGE, OPEN DAY AND NIGHT.

SUBSCRIPTIONS.

EXCHANGE LINES, tro l'er Annum.

PRIVATE LINES, By Arrangement.

NO CHARGE FOR INSTALLATION.

NB-A special charge is made for lines of

more than average length,

ELECTRIC SUPPLIES OF EVERY DES CRIPTION IN STOCK,

INCLUDING

BATTERIES,

CH

HEMICALS,

E

LECTRIC BELLS,

INSULATORS,

LIGHTNING CONDUCTORS. SWITCHES

TELEPHONES, WIRE,

FIRE, &C., &c.,

PRICE LISTS ON APPLICATION,

ELECTRIC BELL INSTALLATIONS, Erected and kept in order.

Estimates given for all kinds of Elec-ica}

work.

Trained Mechanicians seni to Out-Parts to fit op Installations if required.

[NOTE ADDRESS>~1, ICE HOUSE ROAD,

PRICE MODERATE-CONSULTATION FREE,

Next to the Hongkong Dispensary,

jo, Queen's Road, Central,

Hongkong, 5th January, 1904.

For full. Particulars, &c., &c., Apply toƐ;

W. STUART HARRISON, A.M., NEST, CLE

Manager

Hebgkong, and April,

at Nooo, taking Passengers and Cargo for the

bove Parts.

Sils and Valuables, all Cargo for France and fea to London (under arrangement) wil be transhipped at Colombo into a steame: ceeding direct to Marseilles and London; sher Cargo for London, &c., will be conveyed Jad Bomby

l'arcels will be received at this Office until, 3. The day before sailing. The Contents and Value of all Packagas are required.

Shippers are particularly requested to aute the terms and Conditions of the Company's Bills of Lading.

For further Particulars, apply to

E. A HEWETT,

Hongkong, 25th March. 1904

Superintendent

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NORTHERN PACIFIC STEAMSHIP COMPANY.

BOSTON STEAMSHIP COMPANY.

BOSTON TOW-BOAT COMPANY.

PROPOSED SAILINGS FROM HONGKONG,

VIA

SHANGHAI, INLAND SEA OF JAPAN, KOBE AND YOKOHAMA, FOR VICTORIA, B.C., AND TACOMA, IN CONNECTION WITH NORTHERN PACIFIC RAILWAY COMPANY.

Captains

1904

Steamers. Toas,

...... 9,606 T. W. Garlick, Mar. 29 Tremont

4 Lyrat 4.417 G. V. Williams May Tacoma...... 2813 M. Ridley May 13 Shawmut....... 606 W. M. Smith... May 21 Victoria...... 3,502 J. Truebridge....

* Cargo only. Steamers marked (*) have no second-class passenger accommodation.

The attention of passengers is directed to the very cheap rates offered by this line to the Pacific Coast and to the Interior and Eastern Cities of the United Blates and is Europe,

Special rates allowed to members of Gordin ment Services.

Through Bill of Lading issued to Pacific Coast Points and to the Principal Cities in the United States and Canada.

For further Information as to Freight or Passage, apply to

DODWELL, & CO., LIMITED, General Agents.

Hongkong, 23rd March, 1994.

COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIKS MARITIMES. FAQUEBOTS-POSTE) FRANCAIS.

NOTICE

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STEAM FOR SAIGON, SINGAPORE, BATAVIA, COLOMBO, PONDICHERRY, CALCUTTA, BOMBAY, ADEN, DJIBOUTI, EGYPT, MARSEILLES, MEDITERRANEAN AND BLACK SEA PORTS, LONDON, HAVRE, BORDEAUX/

A150 PORTS OF BRAZIL AND RIVER PLATE.

N TUESDAY, the 5th April, 1904, ON

at P., the Company's Steamship "ARMAND BEHIC" Captain Fiandin, with Mails, Passengers, Specie and Cargo, will leave this Port for MARSEILLES, via Ports of Call,

WITHOUT TRANSHIPMENT,

This Steamer connects at COLOMBO with the Australian Line 5.3. Oceanien bound for MARSEILLES vid BOMBAY and ADEN,

Cargo and Specie will be registered for Lon- don as well as for Marseilles, and accepted in transit through Marseilles for the principal places of Europe.

Consignees,

FROM HAMBURG, PENANG AND SINGAPORE. HE H. A. L: Steamship

THE

"SUEVIA

Captain von Döhren, having arrived from the above Ports, Consignees of Cargo are hereby requested to send in their Bills of Lading for countersignature by the Undersigned and to take immediate delivery of their goods from alongside.

Optional Cargo will be forwarded unless notice to the contrary be given before TO-DAY,

Any Cargo impeding her discharge will be. landed into the Godowns of the Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Co., Limited, and stored at Consignees' risk and expense.

No Claims will be admitted after the Goods have left the Godowns, and all Goods remain- ing undelivered after the 31st instant will be | subject to rent.

All broken, chafed, and damaged Goods are to be left in the Godowns, where they will be examined on the 31st instant, at 3 P.M.

No Fire Insurance has been affected.

HAMBURG-AMERIKA LINIE, Hongkong Office: Hongkong, 24th March, 1954.

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S.S. "SALAZIE."

COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES.

NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.

ONSIGNEES of Cargo from London,

ex 5.5. Memphis and Crinite, from Havre, ex us. Memphir, and from Bordeaux, ex s.s. Ville de Bordeauer, in connection with above Steamer, are hereby informed that their Goods, with the exception of Oplum, Treasure and Valuables are being landed 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 naleza intimation is received from the Consignees before to AH, TO-DAY, the 23rd instant; re- questing it to be landed here.

Bill of Lading will be countersigned by the Undersigned. Goods remaining unclaimed

after TUESDAY, the seth instant, at Noom,

will be subject to rent and landing charges:

All claims must be sent. In to ma on or be- fore the 29th instant, or they will not be recognised,

All damaged packages will be examined on TUESDAY, the 29th instant, at 3 P.M. No Fire Insurance has been affected.

G. DE CHAMFEAUX, Agent.

Hongkong, 23rd March, 1904.

NORDDEUTSCHER LLOYD, BREMEN. IMPERIAL GERMAN MAIL LINE.

NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES,

HE Steamship

THES

"HAMBURG,"

of the HAMBURG-AMERIKA LINIE, having arrived, Consignees of Cargo are hereby informed that their Goods, with the exception of Opium, Treasure and Valuables, are being landed and stored at their risk into the Godowns of the Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Company, Limited, Kowloon, whance delivery may be obtained,

Optional Cargo will be forwarded · unless notice to the contrary be given before LI A.M., TO-DAY.

No Claims will be admitted after the Goods have left the Godowns, and all Goods remaining undelivered after the arth instant, will be subject

to rent.

All broken, chafed, and damaged Goods are to be left in the Godowns, where they will be examined on FRIDAY, the 35th instant, at 9.30 AM,

All Claims must reach us before WEDNES DAY, the 30th instant, or they will not be re- cognized.

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

NORDDEUTSCHER LLOYD,

MELCHERS' & CO., Agents.

Hongkong, 19th March, 1904-

CHINA COMMERCIAL STEAMSHIP

COMPANY, LIMITED, · NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.

5.S. "ATHOLL," :

FROM PORTLAND, OF:

THE above Steamer having arrived, Coa. signees are hereby notified that their Cargo is now being discharged into Ughters, at their risk.

No Fire Insurance has been affected.

J. 8. VAN BUREN, Superintendent,

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Hongkong, 19th March, 1904.

NOTICE TO-CONSIGNEES.

Shipping Orders will be granted till Noor THE P. & O. 5. N. Co.'s Stanmahiy only on MONDAY, the 4th April, Spacle: and Parcels received unill & F.. on the same day. No Cargo will be received on board on TUESDAY,

Parcels are not to be sent on board; they must be left at the Agency's Office Contents and Value of Fackages are required.

For further Particulars, apply at the Com- pany's Office..

G. DE CHAMPEAUX, Agent Hongkong, 24th March, 1904.

TRAPE

BIG

OURES

MARK

MEN & WOMEN

BIG 14 # non-poisonous remedy for any indatural discharge and indemnation, frand or slberation of TRABOUR MOM BEzzes. Palalans. Guaranteed not to sirtsture. Prevents contagion. - *- SOLD BY ONTMISTE,

Carenler mailed on request., MAKUPADTUKKE MÊ The Mirans Chacina) (n,

CINCINNATI, GU

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#PALAWAN," FROM ANTWERP, LONDON, PORT

SAID, SUEZ AND STRAITS. Consignees of Cargo by the above-nameq" vess) are hereby informed that their Goods use being landed and placed at their risk in the Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Company's Godowns at Kowloon, whare sch consignment will be sorted out Mark by Mark, and delivery can be obtained sa' soon as the Goods are landed

Optional Goods will be landed hers unless instructions are given to the contrary, before) NON, TO-DAY.

Goods not cleared by the 28th instant, at P.M., will be subject to rent.

No Fire Insurance will be affected by me in any case whatever; tek

Damaged Packages must be left in the Godowns for examination by the Consignse's and the Company's representative at an ap pointed bour,

All claims must be presented within ten days of the steamer's arrival here after which date hey cannot be recognised Ch

No claims will be admitted after the Gooda bare left the Godowns;

DZE, A, HEWETE,

Hongkong, 10th March,