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TELEGRAMS.

(Reuters.)

The Near East.

LONDON, 8th April, It is reported in Salonika that eighty bat- talions of Redifs have been mobilized, osten- sibly to suppress the Armenian revolt, but really destined for Macedonia. It is expect. ed that the Halmidith Cavalry will also be

mobilized.

German South-West Africa. Four hundred more German troops have left Hamburg for German South-West Africa.

LATER.

The Anglo-French Agreement. The Anglo-French Agreements have been signed.

The Anglo-French agreement in regard to Siam states that France and Great Britain recognise the respec. ve spheres of influence established by the treaty of 1896, but expli- citly guarantee the integrity of Siam and the maintenance of the status qua,

The War.

The Naval reserves at Sebastopol have been mobilized partly to re-inforce the crews at Port Arthur and Vladivostock and partly for the Baltic fleet.

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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, MONDAY, APRIL II, 1904.

THE WAR.

The N. C. D. News of 7th inst, prints the following telegrams:

SURVEYING THE SITUATION AT TOKIO. Tokin 6th April.

A critical expositing took place this forenoon before the Throne, of the recent naval opera- tions.

staff attended including the Crown Prince and The members of the Imperial headquarters

Prince Arisugawa.

JAPAN'S CREDIT IN COREA,

Tokio, 6th April. Marquis Ito reported that the Japanese military notes are circulating satisfactorily in Sorth Corea.

THE BLOCKING OF PORT ARTHUR.

Tekio, 6th April,

latest altenipt to lock the entrance to Port It is believed that the steamers used in the Arthur are sunk sufficiently deep to make their breaking up and removal a work of difficulty.

FROM NEWCHWANG,

yesterday from Newchwang, says the N. C. 12. News of the 7th inst. She left Newchwang on the morning of the 3rd instant, after a stay there of five months, and those on board say that they have had a ver good time during chen sojourn here Exeŋthing was quiet in Newchiwang when the Ii Iina left and there were seventeen ve sels in port. M. Spegle was to come out of dick on the following day and

The U. S. gunbust elena arrived here

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CHINA COMMERCIAL CO, LTD.

ACTION IN COURT,

A claim, brought by Mr. C. Ewens, solicitor, as trusted for the China Commercial Co., Ltd., against Cheung Kam l'ing, compradore of 17. Wellington Street WA settled in the Supreme ourt this morning before the Chief Justice, Sir. W. M. Goodinan. The action was com merced some time since to recover the sum of and Interest thereon secured under a mortgage $50,825, balance due in respect of money lent

whereby defendant covenanted to repay to plaintiff, as trustee, the principal sum of $70,00 with interest at 7 per cent, per annum from the 30th October, 1992. Alternatively plaintiff claimed $50,0 and also interest on the $5,825.

Mr. E. H. Sharp, K.G., appeared for plaintiff,

and the Hon. H. E. Pollock, K.C., represented the defendant.

drawn up.

MR. W. NOYES MOREHOUSE'S RETIREMENT

bar.

sized steamer at 32} cent, por picul inside the Further business may be practicable. provided nothing hampers the arrival of paday from the producing distr'cts.

Co-day's Advertisements.

ON THE

busily loading fur Amuy, Swalow and Canton Business los ver seriously interfere wit. I view of the corresponderous systems by the Russian authorities and it is quite an open question, whether further chastering will be possible at all. Shippers are of course very anxious to bring their produce on the way and are prepared to pay high rates, to cents per at a deadlock pending further advices from the picul or even more but, at present, things are

FROM THE LAPPA.COMMISSI NERSHIP.

Regarding Northern business, the port of commiss unership of the Chinese Imperial Mahat, a few days ago, nineteen steamers were

Amongst the gentlemen who have held the

Newchwang has since opened and it is reported ritine Customs' station at Lappa Macao, it can fairly be claimed for Mr. W. Nayes More from the station with m re genuine lecting a house that few if any, of his predecessors retire

Portuguese community of Macao than does regres on the part of the Customs' staff and the

Mr. Morehouse who took his departure from the neighbouring colony this morning During the three years he held office following the promotion of Mr. Carl, Mr. Morehouse has been generally popular with the staff of his subordinates, while with the civil community and the Portuguese authorities his popularity was equal to that of his prid cessor Mr. Olmer who, like the retiring commissioner, was held as a hostess, Mrs. Marchouse, did much to in high esteem by the citizens of the Holy City..

increase the popularity of her husband. In many way, did she identify herself with the social circles of Macao and entered with much

North.

Coal freights from japin ports are rather weaker pa tiyning to a temperaty over-supply of tonnige, but also in consequence of a some- what singish local market and beaty stocks, A charter is reported Moh to this at $2.75 per on, but annage, though farge size only, can now be had even cheaper. For Singapore,

THE "DAILY PRESS” OF HONGKONG "UP-TO-DATE SHORTHAND.

TN which has

of shorthand writing, it is not without meest to see in what sort of headquarters the ex- tered in Hongkong. A visit to Mr. WARWICK ponents of the "Up-to-date" symem ara quar

PEELE'S Studio in Queen's Road Central will repay the trouble. The Premises are large and a ry, the more-or-less noisy type-writing and the shorthand studies being well apart. Tables are covered with green haize cloth, not at all trying to the eyes. Mr. PEELE ha invented clever, though rather curious-looking double chairs, especially adapted for use when im parting shorthand instruction. At present ho is training a staff of teachers, three of whom, are ladies, when these are thoroughly versed in the respective branches of teaching for which they are intended, Mr. PEELE says that he and YOKOHAMA. At present his teachers have will open branches at CANT N, SHANGHAI: only been under training for a fortnight, whilst six weeks altogether will be necessary. One a lady after 9 days' study, accomplished: 40 words a minute, after 11 days 60 words; after 21 days, 8a wards; and she is now in the 120 words a minute speed-less n. It is claimed That "Up-to-date" shoithand is easy to tran scribe. There are no lines, arbitrary signs,

lessons. Type-writing is taught by the blind Barlogues, or obluse angles nor any halving principal. The full course consists of zi touch system, new niachines of the best make being supplied for - fire. Oiber subjects include Book-keep-hmetic, Languages, Memory-training, and Business Deportment.

From The Hongkong Daily Press: 8th April, 1974.

business has been done here and in London at

$3 per ton,

It was explained that the only question out standing related to costs, and after a brit argtunent, his Lordship formally entered judg.

to au amended wit lugether with costs of the ment for plai tiff with costs of and incidental

day, including Counsel's fees. All previous spirit in the promotion of beth public and private steamer originally taken up on Japanese ac- On monthly terms, the sub-charter of a orders as to costs were ordered to stand, while entertainments of which she was a distinguish count, is reported, terms reserved. There is the $ 5,005 paid into the Couit in the actioned exponent whom Micab will surely miss were directed to be paid out, and judgment in the recent, charity bazaar got up for the be-

no further demand at present.

Sail Freights-Nothing doing. nefit of the Couvent, Mrs. Morehouse took a leading part and organized the German Christ-Italian bark Lothair, arrived 12th January. Sail-tonnage loading or in load-For Callao, mas tree which was such a prominent feature

-British bark Algoa Bay, arrived 4th March of the successful fête during the Christmas week.

from Hen ay, Mr. Murthouse left Macao by the H. C. & M. Steamboat Co.'s steamer fleungshan this morn. ing. On his and his wife's departure a large number of hiends and acquaintances went on boar the river boat to bid them "Good-bye." here were also the members of the Customs'

A CROWN LEASE DISPUTE.

CLAIM FOR $04.382.04. Following the above case his Lordship menced the hearing of an action brought by Cheung Kam Tin alias Cheung Yung gainst Mr. C. Ewens, solicitor, of 36 Queen's +oad Central, to recover the sum of £94,381,04

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Reuter's correspondent at St. Petersburg wires that General Kuropatkin has decided to make Feng Huang Cheng the first line of defence proper, although he intends engag ing the Japanese as soon as they cross the

damages, with costs, and interest from the 30th staff preset to testify to the esteem in which Yalu. A strong force is entrenched at Hai being thought best by the commanders of the October, 1901, in respect of the pu chase of their chief was held by them. The revenue

land at K wloon,

Ching to block the Japanese advance if they land at the head of the Linotung Gulf.

The London War Fund. The Consul General for Japan has for warded £11,000, the first instalment of the London fund for Japanese Widows and Orphans.

Turkey and Bulgaria.

9th April. The Turco-Bulgarian agreement has been signed after prolonged negotiations which at one time threatened to result in a rupture of relations.

WHAT IS POSSESSION."

An opium case which turned on the mean ing of the word "possession" has just been

Eleven Chinese were caught a' the house of another Chinaman sitting round a table on which were pipes and chandu not bought from the farmer. Som: of thent ways making. The owner was charged with selling the illicit chandu to the eleven, and the latter with buying It from him. It was contended that those who did not smoke shetted the offence. Those who did not smoke wern found to be technically in "possession" of the chandu The taking of even one whiff from the pipe established "possession." The defendants were convicted.

would probably also take her departure, is

two men-of-war in leave and let the Russians and Japanese fight out their struggle for supremacy. All women and children had been aty sed to leave, and the tailway officia's were ready to depart at very short notice. The onl other man-of-war in barbour was the Russian gunboat Siveních (950 tons' displacement and 1,125 indicated borse-power) which was expect. ed to come out of dock on the 4th instant and was to be used as a flouting battery.

In the opinion of our informant it was very improbable that Newchwang cou'd withs and any serius attack. Mines were to be laid in the harbour and a new fort was in course of erection on the east bank of the river about two miles above Nes chwang and opposite the taitway terminus. With this exception there is only the old fort, with no larger guus than 5-inch, and there has been liute or no target practic, the guns having been fired once only in the last few months. A coupe of Japanese gunboats could easily demolish both faits.

were 40,0 Risaian tranne «nuth of Manu-lap but the faller number is thought to be greatly exa, ger ted. The railway as far as Tashih- chiao junction wa› practi ally under the abso. fute con-ro,f the Russians, who had officials board every train and at every station. It by the Japanese immediately the ice broke up, was expected that the port would be attacked

The Hon. 11. E. Pullock, K.C., instructed by Mr G. K. Hall Brutton, appeared for the plain uff and Mr. E. H. Sharp, K.C., instructed by Mir. R. Harding, acting on a power of attorney for Mr. J. S. Harston (Messrs. Ewens and Harston), represented the defendants.

According to the statement of claim, in 1951, plaint if employed the de'endant as his solicitor a connect on with the negociations for the purchase of certain land at Kowloon. In the course of these negociations defendant was afo-med that the area of the lot was about 2,300,0 square feet from which certain edutons would be made for public roads, ker which an area of about 1,800,000 square fect would remain. The price was ultimately arranged at i cents per square foot and, in April of 1951, when plaintiffs called on defend- ant for the purpose of signing the agreement he was informed for the first time that the land was held under a Crown lease for 15 years only, and

Child vinsia

decided in the Police Court at Penang. There were about 10,000 troops in Newchwang that it would expire in a few years. Ileaccording and the vicinity, and it was reported that therey refused to sign the agreement for purchase,

but on defendant["hies Löve nime

iniment a Crown lease for 75 years, the document was signed, plaintiff paying $7,02 by way of deposit. Such representations, plain: ff alleged, were, in fact, untrue inasmuch as at the time of the agreement the Government had come to an Arrangement with the Hon Wei Yok, the Crown lessee of Farm Lot No. 13. that they would grant him eight leases for 75 years of right small plots of land covering a total area naf 10,472 sq. ft. Plaintiff paid over a further sum of $12,000 leaving the balance of $70 000 to be secured by a mortgage of the property. He applied for an extension of the lease for

AMERICAN DESTROYER

FLOTILLA.

and the Russian General in command of the foices south of Moukden, who was in New. chwang, was of the same opinion. News from Peking, howeve, was to the effect that the Japanese were not at all likely to make an attack upon Newchwang for some time yet.

Martial, how was proclaimed, but the British

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The Amicin de:trover Cotilla the Chaun- and U.S Consuls refused to accept the mandat. 17 years, but the Government refused to grant i cey. Com. Mases, the Dale, Com. Con, the until they had communicated with their respect. Bainbridge, Com Wiliams, the Burry, Com

Ive governments The houres of certain official Irwin, and the Decatur, Com. Chardier, of the Imperialhinese Railways were search escorted by the roaverted croiser Buffaloeed, including that of Mr. A G. Cox, and the arrived at Singapore on 3rd inst, on their way traffic manager and two district engineers wer: to Manila, sa the %, F. Priss.

place | under arrest.

The Squadron is under the command of Commander W. H. Everett of the Buffaloe, and this vessell & New York on Dec 17, eing to Key West where the estr yeri had rendez voused. Key West was left on Dec 23, a'd the vesse's c ossed the Atlantic and came out via the Ca al, having recessary to call at nearly all the Ports on the rou e for coal. The tiny vessels, howev r, behaved well and the officers have nothing eventful to espo t The flotill will coal here and at this will take same time, the date of their departure has not yet been fixed. The majorly of the crews have been allowed ashore and appear to be having a good time from what was seen of them last night. The destroy cis have a crew of 70 each and the Bufalos e›tries 626 officers and men. THE BUFFALOE."

In defence, it was alleged that the negocia through brokers and defendant never saw tions leading to the agreement were conducted plaintiff in the matter until he called at his (defendant's) office for the purpose of signing the agreement. On that occasion plaintiff was informed that as he defendant) was interested in the sale he could not advise him, and that the

and was held, under lease to. Wei Yuk.

The Hon. Pollock explained that, broadly, on the pleadings, {wn or three important issues arose. The first, and the main point, was whether defendant was acting as soliceer to the plaintiff, and the second was the question of the basis on which the pur hase was made, whither, 35

launches of the Imperial Maritime Customs stationed in the inner harbour made quite an unwonted demonstration. As the frungshan steered from the wharf, st am was got up in the small craft whose shrill blasts were blown as a token of God-speed to their departing chief. The largest boat, the Kwan Ting, fol- lowed the Heungshan until well out in the roadstead, sounding three blasts as a parting wish when the steamer ploughed her way past the Macao lighthouse. The crew of the little vessel were all drawn up on deck before her how crossed the trail of the river steamer. in the direction of Malochow.

We understand Mr. and Mrs. Morehouse are proceeding to Italy, and after the year's urlough to which the Commissioner is entitled

he will retire from active service.

COTTON IN NORTH BORNEO.

Replying to Mr. Weir in the House of Com. mons, Mr. Lyttelton said...b Company that proptans have so far grown cotton in North Horneo, but that favourable reports on ́ samples of native cotton have been received. The company consider that the soil and climate of North Borneo are well suited for the cultivation of cotton, and they state that plenty of cheap labour is available, and that the directors are willing to d all in their power to encourage its growth. For further particulars

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Disengaged: Pritishq, bark trete, 1971 tons. Itish am buk Zradhurst 2,249 tons

Departures:--None,

TO-DAY'S EXCHANGE.

Selling

London-Bank T.T......

... 83

10. Do.

demana

18 21.46

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

148 1946

India T.T.

Do. demand

Shanghai-Bank T.T. Japan-Bank T.T.

Singapore-Bank T.T. Java-Bank T.T.

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

Кнути.

.2.751

41

1.36

..128

.128

.....73

......85

..Nominal

..1031

-4/9 4/16 -1/93/16 30 days' sight San Francisco & New York 41)

muntlis' sight

do,

433

jo days' sight Sydacy and Melbourne 4 months sight Francs

6 months' sight

months' sight Germany Bar Silver

Bank of England rate

OPIUM QUOTATIONS.

To-day's quotations are as follows :—

Malwa

Gidest.

17

Patna New Aares New Persian (Paper

1/95/16

7.201

222

1.80

24 13/16

%

ORIENTAL

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117

Union Insurance ... Macao Steamboats China Sugars...

... 120 b Hongkong Docks ...

... 206 sa.

Shanghai advices, dated 7th inst., report business done :-Shanghai and Hongkew Wharls at Tls. 165 rash and 16 1⁄2 for June. Indo-Chinas at Ts. 691/70 for April and Tls. 73 f.r July. Farnham, Boyds at "Tls, 157 cash, Tis. 154 for Jane and Tls. 73 for July. Internationals at Tls. 25. Sumatras at Tis. 50. Maatschappijs at Tls 30s for July. Hall and Holtz at 30 A tors at 53;. Gas at Tis 112)

FREIGHT.

Messrs. Lanke and Rogge sae, in thei Gir ulr of ŋth inse --

The str. Fawn, which had been chartered from the Taku Tug and Lighter Company by Mr. Washbum, of the Chicago Daily News, arrived at New hwang with war corespondents on board, and two Jpanese servants. On ac- count of the presence of the Japanese an bosid, the vessel was seized and those on bos d placed under arrest. The two Japanese were impr soned, but the war correspondents released upun Mr. H. 9. Miller, U. S. Consul, guaran- defendant alleged, in a lump sum, or, as plain-Ices at Tls. 17. teeing them. An attempt was made in Shantiff coded, at so much per foot. The third hai to insure the Fawan against war risks, but the rates here were too high for acceptance.

Under martial law, all those at present re sident in Newchwang are confined to the limits of the town, and it is expected the houndaries will shortly be considerably decreased. As is the case at Ehemulpo, so also at Newchwang, many war correspondents are practically shut up, with no chance of accompanying the troops to the front. War correspondents on the Kus sian side are evidently suffering similar res-ric- of 6 888 tons displacement, 38. ft. length, 48tions to those who intended to accompany the beam, and 22 ft dought. She is single Japanese army. The harbour of Nrwchwang acre red and her engines which develop 3,600 horse power, drive her at the rate of a little entirely without guides to navigation, the over 14 knots an hour. Her enal capacity is lightship having been removed, but with a The vessel mounts two 5-in QF, pilot on board the flelen had no difficulty in

he "Boffee" is one of the vessels con- verted into cruisers during the Spanish-meri- can War, subsequently retained in the U. S. Navy. She is an unarmoured sigel-built vestei

300 tons. four 4-in Q F, six 6-pr and several machine guas,

THE DESTROYERS.'.

leaving harbour.

issue was that defer dont did not clearly explain to plaintiff that t' e Government would grant a Crown tease to Wei Yuk, of land, amounting to co ooo sq. ft. in are, and that as regards the re si Jue they would only grant a Crown lease for the residue of a term of 15 years, which expires in 1907. Plaintiff alleged that it was incumbenti upon defendant to explain that clearly, and he failed to do. Counsel addressed the Court at great length on the facts and law regarding the action, and the case had not concluded when we went to press.

KOWLOON DOCK CRICKETERS.

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During the time that has elapsed since issue 1 st repert, the freight mail et bas ruled ther quiet and only a very moderate amount bi si es has been put through, whist rate: of eight in mest directions are weaker. The anthern markt lah wwever not over undered with tonnage ar dunless steamers are thrown on this market from Japon and Northern ports.- which though not likely is not quite impossible, - it is confidently expected, that matters will mend at an early date.

TO-NIGHT (MONDAY), APRIL 11TH, AND ALL THE WEEK. After a Brilliant and Successful Season in South Africa, Ceylon and India; Mr. M. B. LEAV TS Elite Anglo-American TROUBADOURS

A Select Company of High Class Vaudeville and Comedy Artists in a refined Entertainment.

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Popular Prices...............$3, $1, St. Complete Change of Programme THURSDAY NIGHT.

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Sperial Matinee arranged for Ladies and Children SATURDAY next at 3 o'clock. Half Price to all parts. Seats for same secured 4t Robinson's.

Hongkong, 1th April, 1904.

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UNION INSURANCE SOCIETY OF CANTON, LIMITED.

NOTICE.

FROM this date and during my absence

from the Colony, Mr. C. MONTAGUE EDE will act as SECRETARY of the Society.

By Order of the Board,

W. J. SAUNDERS,

:ecretary.

Hongkong, 11th April, 1984

FOR ILOILO.

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"PRONTO," Captain Grandt, will be despatched for the above l'or, on SUNDAY, the 17th instant, al Daylight.

For Freight, apply to

"HAMBURG-AMERIKA LINIE, Hongkong Office. Hongkong, 11th April, 1904,

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COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES.

As regards Saigon business, the market re- Nothing much has been recorded of the doings opened rather weak and but little disposition of cricketers from the Kowloon Dock establish- was shown to resume chartering; but in con- The telegraph office at Newchwang was ment, but we are pleased to learn that the sequence of a gradually strengthening IncalTHE Steamship ́open for the use of all and sundry, bat it was employees have, judging from results so far this rice market, owing to fairly large grain con'racis The destroyers are all vessels of the same thought that certain restrictions would shortly season, got together a formidable team of willow for Japan, business soon became practicable class being of 535 tons displacenient, 24; ft. be imposed. Monty was extremely scarce in wielders. Three matches played have ended again, and during the earlier part of the fort length, 23 ft. bear, and 6 § fi, draught, and 28 Newchwang, and when the order was issued in three wins, the Royal Artillery having been night acreral boats, even of somewhat larger knots speed, with a bunker capacity of 139tons.ihat all vessels leaving with cargo must deposit beaten by a run, the Craigengower by 98, and size, were taken up on the basis of :3) cents per They are larger than any destroyers in the with the Russo-Chines: Bank an amount equal the Civil Service C. C. by 54. This last victory picul. After that, the demand almost e lively British Navy, being 20 tons more than our to the value of the cargo, the difficulty arose was secured on Saturday, when Capt. T.L. Cross, subsided for a time and rates dropped several largest desir ye, the Eden, Notwithstanding that the scarcity of money made such a course took an eleven to Happy Valley, and piled up rents per picul and on chastering being once their greater ength, lisser driught, and im nesible. Then it was announced that drafts | 95 (Lightfoot, not nut 45, T. L. Cross, 14, and more resumed nothing better than 20 cents enormous hore power, great difficulty was on Shanghai would be accepted, but the order. Parkes, 11), against the C. B. C. C. 44. C. coul be obtained, a couple of steamers having. was eventually minimised to the requirement Herton took most of the wickets, which more experienced in getting the contract speed out

to be satisfied with even less. The market of a guarantee that any such vessel leaving. be than compensated his team for the duck' he continues very tauchy and fluctuations are; port with cargo would not discharge ber cargo | contributed to the score sheet. C. and P, Hast-farily brought about, at any Japanese port

ings and Milne were similar defaulters; bul The inquiry for Philippine ports has remained

of them. They have very high bows ar d more free-bond which adds to their seaworthiness, but makes thèm larger targets for the enemy's gubs

The squadron let Key West on Nay 1st, and owing to their limited coal supply have had to take a very-eircuitous course, and by the | time they reach Manila, will have accomplished * Jau ney nfs 1* ething like 16,001 milek.-S. F.

Last, but not least, there is no truth is the rumour, current bere some weeks ago, that the Halens had been damaged by the blowing up of a Russian gunboat at Nawchwang. No such thing occurred and the Helena is now in just as whole and good condition as when she left here last jGRE.

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their team won. Let us hope we may hear of slack as before, and business has been restrict- further achievements from across the harboured to the charter of a small carrier at 43 cents in the way of athletic and aquatic, sports, and per picul. Prospects in this direction do not so on. Goodness knows, there are enough, appear very promising as far as the near future men from whom to select and, now that work is concerned, meta

is slackening, a little more time for practice. From Bangkok to this, a small demand bas Contributed.

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THE

- PAQUEBOTS-POSTE FRANCAIS. FOR SHANGHAI, KOBE AND YOKOHAMA. Company's Steamship.

"POLYNESIEN," Captain Le Boispellier, will be despatched for the above Ports, on or about MUNDAY, the 18th instant

For Freight of Pasings, apply to

GAGA DE CHAMPEAUX,

Agent, Hongkong, 11th April, 1904.

Silk and Valuables, all Cargo for France, und Tea for London (under arrangement) will se transhipped at Colombo into a steamer proceeding direct to Marseilles and London; other Cargo for London, &c., will be conveyed Vai Bombay.

Parcels will be received at this Office until a .. the day before sailing. The Contents and Vaine of all Packages are required.

Shippers are particularly requested to note the terms and conditions of the Company's

Bills of Lading,

For further Particulars, apply to

E. A. HEWETT,

Superintendent.

Hongkong, 11th April. 1994,

Intimation.

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