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THE WAR.

ANOTHER ATTACK ON PORT ARTHUR.

OFFICIAL REPORT.

Mr. M. Noma, Consul for Japan, has courteously communicated the following telegram forwarded by Baron Komura :----

TOKIO, 24th March,

12.10 a.m.

Admiral Togo reports that his fleet con sisting of the combined squadrons, operating as previously arranged, together with both sections of our destroyer flotilla, made a demonstration against Port Arthur, on the night of the 21st and morning off and.

The destroyersreconnoitred the approaches to the harbour, both sections coming under the enemy's fire without sustaining any damage.

At 8 a.m. on the zand, our main fleet with part of the cruiser squadron approached Port Arthur, while a squadron was dispatch. ed to Pigeon Bay,

Our battleships Fuji and Yoshima opened an indirect bombardment on the inner harbour.

During the engagement the enemy's fleet gradually came out, and, when we had ceased our fire on the town, it consisted of

SAM THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, FRIDAY, MARCH 25, 1904.

at Chemulpo, al been giving up the whole of her accommodation to the Russian sailors who had suffered in the engagement in that port.

THE PHANTOM SQUADRON AND

THE "MOMBASSA,"

AN EXCITING NIGHT IN THE RED 5RA. The I, 1. steamer Mombassa icft 'Suez on Sunday morning, Feb. 31, and on Monday evening, at half past ten, searchlights suddenly flashed upon her, from out of the pitch dark ness, some miles away. They were from some seven or eight Russian warships which were ahead of them, and manoeuvring about. One of the war vessels was closer to the Mombassa than the rest, and, after sometime, spent pro bably in taking the ship's measure, this vessel

fired a shot in the direction of the steamer.

AN INVITATION TO HEAVE-TO.

Captain Stevenson did not immediately comply with the order, lut signalled down to the engine-room to "stand by." The Mombassa continued to advance in the direction of the

group of warships. Then one of the vessels veered around the Mombasa her search-lights keeping the steaner When two or three hundred yards behind the

n focus all the time

steamer she fired another shot. This time the

Mombasta halted at once. The torpedo des- troyer which had fired the shot, then came alongside and a man asked through the mega- phone what ship they were. The Mombassa gave her name and was

REQUESTED TO SHOW HKR ENSION. This was hoisted. Abnet conversation follow-

five battleships, four cruisers and len torpedoed, at the end of which he torpedo bat sent destroyers.

The enemy's ships cruised about under protection of the guns of the forts and seem- ed as if they were inviting us to approach.

The enemy's forts and feet fired on us at long range, most of their shells falling round the Fuji. Our ships, however, sustained no hurt The feet withdrew at 3 p..

LETTER FROM THE CAPTAIN OF

THE "KORIETZ.”

"LOOKING FOR A TUSSLE." The Novos Vremya publishes an extract from a letter written by Captain Byelayeff, of the Korters, the gunboat destroyed at Chemul pho, which shows, says the Times correspond ent, that whatever Admiral Alexeieff may have thought, bis subordinates were not unaware of the danger of the situation. The letter is dated January, and the extract reads:-

I am ready to go to sea at any minute. From day to day we are looking for a lussle with the Japanese; we expect a sudden attack without any eclaration of war. All our wood. work is being taken ashore. I have no armour. plating. We are trong enough to attack, have a good supply of arms, and the spirit of the men is good. We Russians often reply on this spirit, and let it do the work for us; perhaps that plan will not succeed here. I shall do all I find necessary, and if they shoal us down and kill us, hold us in honourable memory.

Captain Byelayeff's letter supplies a curious contrast to the proceedings in Port Arthur. It was on New Year's Eve that Admiral Alexeieff gave this great ball. A private letter written from Port Anhur about the same time describes the general feeling as being very confident. There was no danger of war, said the writer, and if by chance wat should come Russia would easily heat Japan. The correspondent adds that in face of Captain Byelayeff's letter the hollowness of Russia's denunciations of Japanese treachery becomes more obvious than ever.

Half the naval officers who attended the ball given by the Admiral's wife on the night of the first torpedo attack at Port Arthur, were unfit for duty when they returned to their ships, says the war correspondent of the Daily Telegraph,

and fell into disgrace.

General Tschagow, chief of the Trans-Amur frontier guards, has been entrusted with the protection of the Chinese Eastern Railway, The traffic department of the railway is endeavouring to preserve normal prices for produce and forage and to ensure their ade quate supply during the war.

Admiral Alexeieff, in a telegram to the Tsar giving a longer account of the bombardment of Port Arthur, announces a liberal distribu. tion of decorations, and says that" the naval and land forces in the Far East are inspired with the most heartfelt wish to meet their in- solent foe breast to breast, in order to fulfil their duty in sight of their adored ruler."

a

steam-launch with two officers and an escort

papers.

to board the ship and look through her Captain Stevenson received the v.sitors, who spoke English, though not with ease. They explained the object of their visit and were readily shown the ship's papers and cargo. There was nothing to attract suspicion, of course, and the Russians found everything in order, the general cargo on board and 50 odd passengers-bound mostly for Calcolta-hay. ing no interest for them. After finding out, in about half-an-hour, that the Monbassic was no otherthan she pretended to be, the party got back into their launch with expressions of regret for the detention, and were taken back to the destroyer, which steamed away at a tremendous speed to rejoin her consorts. The officers of the Mombassa were all struck by the great speed exhibited by the little war-craft.

The incident very naturally provoked a great deal of

EXCITEMENT AND CURIOSITY

among the passengers on the Mombatta. Fverybody bad retired to their cabins, and the ship was practically deserted, but for the officers on duty, when the first shot was freck and, although this warning was given from a considerable distance, it effectually roused the whole ship and brought the passengers hurry- ing up from their bunks to the deck to find out what the trouble was. The spectacle presented was curious, and not without its humorous side, had the ship's company leisure for humour at the moment. scanty night atire, and the men in their pyjamas, all infected with the excitement of the moment, were a sight. They remained on deck until the visit ended and the Mombassa resumed her way, the incident furnishing food for much animated conversation and comment.

-S.F.P.

The ladies in their

WAR ITEMS FROM TIENTSIN.

We gather the following items from the

F. and T. Times:—

On the 5th instant. 1.500 Russian cavalry and 6,000 infantry were transferred from Harbin to the East of Kirin, says a telegram from Feng-tien.

According to Chinese reports the Russians enlisted some 3,000 freebooters from the Vladi- vostock districts to put down those who had

deserted from Russian service in Manchuria

propes, not knowing that they are all linked together in our anti-Russian Society. These men are said to be accepting Russian pay but are in no way furthering Russian interests.

Chinese refugees from Newchwang report that the Russian troops are strongly distributed along the line between there and Part Arthur and again worth, as the landing of Japanese troops and destruction of the line is always being apprebended. At all the important bridges there are two or three hundred soldiers, while groups of sentries are dotted at every few miles. Those guard troops, however, are described as being only Siberian Cossacks or Tartar country folk, and are very rough and primitive. They do not remain at their posts steadily, but scour the country in search of provisions, treating the Chinese badly.

A number of dead and dying Russian troops have reached Newchwang from the southward, who were at first believed to be wounded brought from some battle field, but ultimately proved to be victims of frost-bite.

THE LIAO RIVER.

A London wire to the Mainichi says that the Standard's correspondent states that the Rus sians propose to scuttle the gunboat Sivoutch and block the Liao river at Newchwang.

Two days later it was reported that both the British and American Ministers to Pek ng have sent protests to the Chinese Government against the Russian intention to block the Liao at Inkao. The Ministers urge China to take prompt measures to prevent the Russians from carrying out their plan, lokao being an open port.

THE WAR AND THE BRITISH NAVY. The First Lord of the Admiralty made a highly important statement in the Lords on 25th ult, as to British neutrality in the Far Eastern war. Earl Spencer asked him a series of questions as to alleged breaches of neu- trality, and the Earl of Selborne availed him- self of the opportunity thus afforded of protest ing against the misrepresentations of which the British Government has recently been the subject. Shortly stated, the First Lord's declarations were as follows: (1) There is no truth in the statement that the cruisers bought by Japan from Argentine were allowed to leave Genoa under the British flag; (3) it is untrue that the Admiralty supplied naval officers to captain the cruisers; (3) there is no found ation for the statement that the cruisers were escorted through the Mediterranean by ships of the British navy; (4) the Commanders of certain Russian cruisers were not refused the hospitality of our docks in Malta, but were merely informed that if war broke out they would be bound, under International Law, to leave within 24 hours; (5) the assertion that Wei-haj-wei was used as a base by the Japanese fleet before the first attack on Port Arthur is a "most wicked falsehood"; and (6) the attitude of the British navy towards both the Russian and Japanese navies is one of "admiration and

One British and one American gunboat have respect." The First Lord further said that wintered in the Liso and the blocking of the within the last 12 months on no fewer than 79 river mouth will mean the shutting in of these separate occasions Russian ships had been ships. It is not likely that the Russians will aforded hospitality in British ports all over block the river until these ships get out. Be world. He stated that while these stories ambeing cincillated to inflame Russian opinion eggins: Grent Britain, HM.S. Taidot,

The Chinese Government, replying to the British Minister, have pointed out that the place is under Russian control and has been recognised as within the area of hostilities since the outbreak of war. The Chinese Gov-

The

ernment assert that they are powerless to pre- vent Russia from blocking the Linq. Chinese.Government in conclusion have asked the British Minister to assist them, together with the American Minister.

Three hundred torpedoes have been laid at Dainy and 300 Chinese coolies are daily employed in the construction of trenches in the rear of the forts.

146 for July, Waihaiwei Golds at $17. Maatschappijs at Tis. 285 cash, Tls. 285/2871/ 285 for March and Tis, 29°1/300 for June. Colonies at Tls. 15. Gas at 115, 110.

RADB REPORT.

The General Manager's report for the month ending 27th February to the Chairman and Directors, Raub Australian G, M. Co., Ltd., is as follows:-

RUSSIA'S DIFFICULTIES.......... Russia, It is stated in northern papers, is in financial difficulties, so much so that even the wages of her troops are not paid in time. Now that the war has commenced, it is utterly impossible for her to draw back. The Russian troops in Manchuria are prone to lant whenever opportunity offers, and the Russian military Ruthorities are powerless to check them,

It is reported from Tsientsin that Viceroy Yuan-Shi-kai has prohibited the export of all kinds of grain and food in order to prevent a

The accompanying sheets of mine measure- dearth in the Province of Chihli. Both the railway and the China Merchants' steamers

ments, and assay results of prospecting work, have received strict orders to refuse the trans-prepared by the mine manager, show a total of port of such goods.

168 ft. for the period (4 wks) under review: made up of 27 ft. sinking, 48ft, driving, and 9 ft. crosscutting, as against a total of 250 ft. for the previous four weeks.

The railway near Newchwang is carefully guarded by the Russians, while Chinese troops have been drawn up along the railway from Shanhaikwan to Peking, the partrols being con- stantly moving between the different stations.

The latest advices from Newchwang show that the Russians are preparing to defend with

that two batteries of heavy and one battery of light artillery have arrived there lately. In and near Newchwang there are now 15.00 men. The British gunboat Espiegle has orders to leave Newchwang at the first opportunity The prices for foodstuffs are still going up But everything is quiet.

great energy their position. We are informed

JAPAN'S FINANCE.

The Kokumin Shimbun announces that a

conference,ttended by all the veteran state.

ment and the Cabinet Ministers, was held, on the 12th inst., at the official residence of the Japanese Premier at Tokio. Several financial questions were debated. It may be mentioned that the proposition relating to the nationali sation of the tobacco industry and saft mono- poly, to be brought forward at the special session of the Diet, have been gaining ground of late in Japan. It is stated that if the new financial for the

I beg to submit my monthly report on your mining and milling operations.

NINES.

Bukit Keman, 340 Level South :-This arive has been extended 8 ft., making a total of 247 ft. The lode averages 26 in. wide and as-

says 6 dwt. The value has slightly increased,

and the lode shows a tendency to widen out,

340 Level South, crosscut in No. 2 winze.- After driving 3 ft., as reported last month, the winze was holed into; a further 4 ft. was driven to square up the bottom, making 7 ft, for the month, and a total of 42 ft. The lode matter averaged 36 in. wide, assaying dwt. The ventilation in this part of the mine is now rendered very good, and further stoping ground has bean made available.

340 Level North-This has been driven 13 ft., making a total of arg ft. The lode is 6 in. wide and assays to dwt. A good bunch has heen driven through, exposing a fine body ol quartz of very encouraging appearance.

240 Level North.-20 ft. has been added to this drive, bringing the total to 581 ft. The lode matter is much more defined and contains more quartz, and for a width of 48 in. assays 2 dwt. There are indications in the most northerly stope on this that the is

UFIUM QUOTATIONS, '!, To-day's quotations are sa follows:

Malwa New...、................

#1

Oldest........ Patna New....

Benares New

Persian (1 aper) ..

Per chest @ 900/930

960/1,040 @1,080/1,120 ...@1,280 .@ 1,260 @ 850*935

Co-day's Advertisements.

THE HONGKONG ODD VOLUMES SOCIETY.

LECTURE.

MONDAY, 18TH MARCH, 1904, AT 5 P.M.

MR. 1. B. SUTTON, the Commercial Re- presentative of the Government of the State of New South Wales, has kindly con sented to deliver a Lecture on "AUSTRALIA AND THE BRITISH EMPIRE, ST. ANDREW'S HALL, CITY HALL, on MONDAY, the 28th March, at 5 P.M.

The Honourable GERSHOм STEWART will take the Chair.

Ladies are invited, and Members may ask their Friends.

Attention is specially drawn to the hour. H. E. POLLOCK,

Hon. Secretary.

Honing, 25th March, 1904.

penses entailed by the war recommends itself split in ore parts, and the part going of BUSINESS

to the Legislature, the annual proceeds there from will amount to abent Y100,000,000.

RUSSIAN GUNS USELESS. The Straits Times publishes the following wire from London, dated the 14th inst. -—

It has transpired in St. Petersburg that the reason for the silence of the Russian batteries at Vladivostock, during the bombardment by the Japanese, was that the shells supplied were two millimetres too large in diameter for the guns, which were thus reduced to impotence. Ammunition of the correct size is being rushed to Vladivostock with all haste,

Tokin, 19 h March. It is reported that the pick of the Russian Baltic squadron is to leave for the Far East at the end of April or early in May.

It is stated that 770 Siberian reservists and 60 camp followers were drowned in Lake Baikal on the 15th instant.

The number of Japanese troops and coolies landed in Korea, from Japan, up to date, 3rd March, la Chemulpa cortespandent states) is 150,000 men and about 5,000 horses. The Japanese are paid to quarter and feed the men when in the settlements, for officers do sen to one yen; non-commissioned officers 40 to 30 sen; all other soldiers are allowed four sen extra for tobacco and other small expenses.

A dispatch to the Cologne Gatette fram Chemulpo re-asserts that seventeen officers and 439 men of the Russian warships Varvog and Keyes were either killed or drowned when those vessels were destroyed.

A Japanese financial authority thinks that whatever the war costs this country it will cost Russia five times as much, On a basis of the war costing Japan V40,000,000 per month, he thinks that against Japan's war fund of Y480.- 000,000 a year, Kassia will need Y2,403,000,000, and asks if Russia will be able to hear this expense. He maintains that according to foreign telegrams Russia will not be able to do so, and that she is already endeavouring to borrow from another country.

Professor Theodore S. Woolsey of the Yale. Law chool, U.S.A., an authority on inter- national law, has given it as his opinion that in breaking off diplomatic relations the japanese Government gave a perfectly fair warning to Russia that war was at hand. "A declaration of war nowadays is unnecessary," says Pro. fessor Woolsey. War dates from the first moment of conflict, so far as the belligerents are concerned. Neutralities date from the official declaration made to other Governments that war has begun. There was nothing treacherous or improper in the Japanese for do attack on the Russian ships at Port Arthur." Some activity has been exhibited on the Cardiff coal market. The N.Y.K. steamship Bingo Maru has arrived at Cardiff and will take a cargo of about 7,000 or 8,coo tons of team coal for Japan. The steamship Sudo Maru is loading soco tons of coal, while at Barrow there is another vessel loading for Japan. The Kawachi Maru, which has been in dock and undergoing repairs at Cardiff, will also load for the Far East. The four steam- ships will carry, approximately, 35,000 tons. British steamers chartered to take coal to Japan are arranging to go by the Cape, if necessary. in order to avoid the Russian war vessels homeward bound from Djibuti. The risks of capture on these coal cargoes via the Cave are being written at £3 per cent.-L. & C. Express.

COMMERCIAL.

batlasi.

The week's quotations closed as follows:- Hongkong Banks

360) b. £61 Union Insurance

... $470 sa. & b. China Traders...

... $50 b. North-Chinas

Tls. 107 Cantons

$175. S1814 b. Hongkong Fires

China Fires

H., C. and M. Steamboats Indo-Chinas

China Manilas Douglas

Star Ferries (Old)

do (new)... Shell Transports China Sugars

Luzons... Punjoms

Raubs...

slightly East corresponds with what was known as the East Lode" This wil he further proved by a crosscut when the main drive is more advanced.

240 Level North No. 1 Winze.-This has been sunk 9 ft., making a total of 70 ft. The lode averages 37 in. and assays 6 dwt.

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Do. South No. 3 Winze:-Here o it. has heen sunk, bringing the total to 61 tode is 48 in. wide and assays 3 dwt. in this winze has been steadily on the increase. 240 Level North crosscut East:-This cross cut is about 55 ft. south of the No. 3 Winze now sinking. After careful examination it was restarted to intersect the hanging wall branch being sunk on from the Intermediate level; the first blast showed the presence of the lode, and the 4 ft. driven is not yet through it. The value is 15 dwt. This crosscut was stopped more than two years ago on the supposition | Pupils at once. that it had gone far enough to prove there was

no lade.

To-day's Advertisements.

HONGKONG HOTEL.

DINNER,

TO-MORROW (SATURDAY), z6th March.

MENU.

HORS D'OEUVRES. · Anchovy Canoper.

Sour.

Polage l'urce de Tomates

FISH.

Boiled Salmon Sauce Italienne.

ENTREES.

Pigeon a la Parisienne, Fillet of Beef a la Bearnaise..

Sweetbreads au Gratin.

CURRY.

Crab.

JOINTS, Koast Ribs of Beef and Horseradish. Roast Capon and Celery Sauce. Boiled Leg of Mutton and Caper Sauce.

COLD. Gelantine of Veal and Mixed Salad,

SWEETS. Raked Chestnut Custard Pudding. Diplomate Ice Cream and Cakes. Peach Tart. Tipsy Cake.

DESSERT.

Coffee. Fruit.

PUBLIC AUCTION.

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THE Undersigned inve received instructions

to Sell by

PUBLIC AUCTION," FOR ACCOUNT OF THE CONCERNED,

TO-MORROW,

(SATURDAY), the 26th March, 1904, at 11 A.M.,

at their

SALES ROOMS, No. 8, Des Vœux Road, (Corner of Ice House Street), AN ASSORTMENT OF ENGLISH GOLD AND SILVER JEWELLERY, Comprising:

WATCHES by J. W. Benton, London; Note:--On and after the 1st of May next, the Kendal and Dent, Sir John Bennett Fees for Shorthand will be considerably in- DIAMOND RINGS, LOCKETS, GOLD creased. The object for fixing the absurdly ALBERTS, SCARF PINS, BANGLES, low price of $50 is to ensure a large number of

PRINCIPAL:

WARWICK PEELE,

140 Level South, Winze from North drive off No. 3 Winz-This has been sunk 9 ft. (Late Special Reporter, British Houses Lords, making a total depth of 31 ft. The lode sunk through was 52 in. wide and assayed 10 dwt, but it has now reached the south end of the shoot. The winze being now at the required depth, sinking is stopped; t will be connected to the crosscut on the 240 level south, which has just been restarted.

Crosscut for stope Giffing.-On the various levels 8oft. of this work has been done.

Stopes Milling ore is being raised from the following stopes:-

Above the 310 Level: 2 stopes; lode 72 in. wide and worth o dwi,

Above the 740 Level: 3 stopes; lode 62 in. wide and worth dwt.

Above the Intermediate Level 200: 2 stopes; lode 60 in, wide and worth 12 dwt

Above the 140 Level: stope; lode 60 in. wide and wrth 8 dwt.

Bukit Hitam-Stopes above the 260 level, General-Both developmcat work and ore 2; lode 23 in. wide and assays to dwt. raising were suspended some days because of the Chinese annual least. The men are back again in full force.

Plant and machinery running as usual, a dry spell in the weather being very welcome.

Paris the electric boist have arrived, and the electric pump and gear are all on their way. The loads being very heavy steam traction is absolutely necessary for hauling them from Kuala Kubu, and in this connection we are much indebted to the State Engineer of Selangor for the loan of a road locomotive.

Separate milling return and Cost Sheet ac- company this.

Milling Return for four weeks ending 27th

Feb. 1904 pariod of work: 28 days less lost time 5.66 Stamps working: 40

days 136 hours of which Sempain was ac countable for 2 hours and the Chinese New Year for 10 hours. Ore milled: Koman 2,400 tons

Hitam 19 tons, total 2,591 tons. Mill duty: 2.9 tons per slamp per 24 hours. Amalgam yield: 3 84 oz. giving 1,108.25 oz.

melted gold 32.74%. Bullion yield: 8.5 cwi. per ton milled-86.6%

of contents.

Bullion fineness: 920.44 average. Mercury loss: 5.01 lb. per 100 tons milled

1.7 e per oz. bullion. Tailings: Assays 1.32 dwt. per ton=134% of

contents.

Remarks The additional return of gold bullion was due to the usual extra scraping of plates and sinelting of all scrap from mill, assay office, &c., at the close of the year.

Estimated Cost for 4 weeks ending 17th February. European Salaries #Surface {Desclopment Ore Raising

9,834.73 4.418.73

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NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.

THE

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

"BENGAL,"

FROM BOMBAY, COLOMBO AND

STRAITS.

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Consignees of Cargo by the above-nained 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. This vessel brings on Cargo:-

From London, &c., ex S.S. China, Nubia,

and Macedonia.

From Australia, ex S.S. Arcadia. From Calcutta, ex S.S. Sardinia, From Persian Gulf, &c., ex B. I. S. N. and

B. & P. S. N. Co.'s Steamers. Optional Goods will be landed here unless instructions are given to the contrary before SPM, TO-DAY.

Goods not cleared by the 31st instant, at 4P.M., will be subject to rent.

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

Damaged Packages must be left in the Godowns for examination by the Consignees' and the Company's representative at on appointed hour."

All Claims must be presented within ten 3.526 days of the steamer's arrival bere after which

date they cannot be recognised.

$4,500.64

Waper

$3,435.00

3.474.28

k.m

Timber, fuel ang charcoal

Petties

.... $ 87 b.

Sandres

Royalty

{Stores

zay-a 7,731.84 2342-15

$ 26f b.

4,6h4.91

$ 88 b.

$ 22 b

$ 33 b.

Cost per i Bar. dwt.

$ 30 b.

Plant and machinery

Bg1.30

Buildings

1,336.44

$1875.

New malu shaft

44.99

... $ 19/-

$109 b.

$305.

$ JS.

$ 75.

H'kong & W'poa Docks... $205 5. H'kong & Kloon Wharfs... $ 92j b. Famhams. Hongkong Lands West Points Hongkong Hotels Humphreys Estate do. (new)

+

Hongkong Cottons... Green Island Cements A. S. Watson

Tls. 140

$145 9. ... $ 53 5. ... $135 h.

... $ tul ... $ 2.60

$ 145.

$ 15 b.

$48,858 de G. G. WARNFORD LOCK, General Manager.

TO-DAY'S EXCHANGE.

Selling.

London-Bank T.T. Do. demand. Do. 4 months' sight France-Bank T.T.

India T.T.

Do, demand

1,99'16

America-Bank T,T.

Germany-Bank T.T.

1.831 .134

.1347

Nominal 1081

.1/TO .1/10t

Shanghai-Bank T.T. Japan-Bank T.T. Singapore-Bank T.T.. Java-Bank T.T.

Buying.

4 months' sight L/C........... 6 months sight L/C... ......................................

$ 14 b. Hongkong Electrics ... ... $12 b.

do. (new)

... $ 65. China Providents ... $ 8.755. Watkins

$ 725. China Light & Power...

... $ 5 b. Shanghai advices, dated 21st inst., report business done --Shanghai and Hongke Wharfs at Tis. 190 for March, Indo-Chines at Tis. 621 cash, and Tls. 65 for July. Shanghai Tags "Ord at Tis: 50 for March. Farnham, 4 months' sight Germany..................................... Boyds at Tls. 7401 cash, Tha 141/40/140) for Bar Silver ............35 13/16 March, T11, 141 for April, and Th. 145/1464/ | Bank of England rate ཧཱུཾ་་་་་་་61་་་་་་་3་

do.

30 days' tight San Francisco & New York 441 4 months' sight 30 days' sight Sydney and Melbourns......1/10 4 months' sight Francs, 2.30 | 6 months sight

.1.38

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

:

&C

&c., &c. ALSO

One COLT'S REPEATING EXPRESS RIFLE, One Pair BINOCULARS by Hughes, London, Two SEXTANTS in Cases, One WALKING STICK GUN, and One BANJO.

TERMS: As usual.

HUGHES & HOUGH,

Auctioneers. Hongkong, 25th March, 1904.

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MR. N. LAZARUS

May be personally consulted for SPECTACLES..

No charge for testing the eyes. Glasses and frames of all kinds and qualities. Prices from $2 upwards.

16, QUEEN'S ROAD, CENTRAL,

Hongkong, 6th November, 1993.

HAD

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