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TELEGRAMS.

**HONGKONG TELEGRAPH "

SERVICE.

THE WAR.

THE VLADIVOSTOK SQUADRON. JAPANESE COASTER SUNK, (From Our Own Correspondent.)

YOKOHAMA, 26th April, 11.35 a.m.

A Russian squadron from Vladi- vostok, composed of three warships and two destroyers, appeared suddenly off Gensan yesterday morning.

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, TUESDAY, APRIL 26, 1904.

COULIESTFUR SOUTH AFRICA.

COMPLETING ARRANGEMEN;S.

The British steamer Tweeddale, which has

been in the Kowloon Dock for some time, being fitted out for the conveyance of Chinese labourers for the South Africa wines, is now ready for sen, and is only awaiting the consent of the Government before embarking the coolies.

EMIGRATION AGENT.

In announcing the arrival in the Colony, last Friday, of Mr. W. Cowan, the agent appointed in Hongkong to superintend the emigration of Chinese coolies to South Africa, we printed the official regulations which have been drawn up We now learn that "from the time the appoint. ment of Mr. Cowan to this important work and

his forthcoming departure were announced there was a general manifestation of regret

on the one hand and congratulations on the

other. Banquetted at Ipoh and presented with an address by both the European and Chinese community of Kinta, he was on his way to The residents at that port fled for Penang met at the Taiping Railway Station on 17th inst. by a good number of friends who safety into the interior.

availed themselves of the brief interval that the

The Russian ships encountered a Japanese coasting steamer, of 800 tons, numel the Goyo-maru, and fired

upon

und sunk her:

This vessel belongs to Mr. Hori of Chemulpo. The squadron withdrew without firing on the port, and its whereabout is unknown.

1. S. SEOUL LEGATION GUARD.

AMERICAN MARINES WITHDRAWN.

Seventy American marines belong ing to the U. S. Legation guard in Seoul have left for home. Only 27 now remain, these being considered sufficient to assure the security of the Minister.

CHINA'S NEUTRALITY

VIOLATED,

+

RUSSIA BUILDING FORTS

ON THE TALIN.

The Russian troops are making inroads west of the Liao River, and

should be borne by the seller only, as the pre- sent system in vogue of charging both buyer and seller with brokerage precluded the brokers from acting impartially for ball parties. Unfortunately the association was unable to see the force of the argument, con- ending that the danger of partiality would only be accentuated by the change inasmuch as a broker might consider his duty was due more to the seller from whom he would receive his commission than to the buyer from whom he would not receive any brokerage, whereas under the present system it is the imperative duty of a broker receiving his commission from both sides to see, to the best of his ability, that both buyer and seller are treated with the greatest impartiality and in accordance with the ruling rates on the market.

SIR ERNEST SAIOW'S I×TERVIEW WITH THE COMMITTER. Following the precedent set on former visits of B. B. M.'s Ministers at Peking to the Colony, the committee took the opportunity of inviting Sir Ernest Satow, 6.C.M.G, H. B. M. Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary in China, to meet them and receive an Address on the various questions awaiting settlement relat- ing to the Colony's commercial dealings with

signatory Chambers of Commerce. Nothing. however, has transpired as to what efforts have since been made to further the matter with the Chinese government, but, it is no doubt, too early to expect that any material result has been attained in thie direction at the time of writing.

THE CROWN AGENTS AND CONTRACTS

WITH PRIVATE FIRMS. " The Ceylon Chamber having asked for the opinion of this chamber with regard to the working of the Crown agents system in llong kong, the Chamber's representative, Hon. R. Shewan, put a series of questions at a subsequest meeting of the Legislative Council, and from the answers given by the Government and the report of the committee by H. E. the Governor in got to inquire into the working. of the Public Works Department, the committee came to the conclusion that the cost to the Colony through the employing of the Crown Agents was not incommensurate with the services rendered. The advisability of all Government supplies being purchased locally was dealt with, and the view expressed that public works of "a special nature of of urgency" might be entrusted to private firms. The Ceylon Chamber's reply contained an ex- pression of thanks for the information seat from Hongkong,

PROHIBITION OF COOLIE IMMIGRATION AT SINGAPORE.

train halted there to bid him good-bye. The

China, amongst which were:-Obstructions in the Canton River, registration of native-owned splendid success that Mr. Cowan has been within the sphere of his work gives grounds of junks under foreign flags, piracy on the West hope that he will be equally successful in tack-River, inland navigation rules, absconding Chinese debtors, national coinage for China, ling a perhaps more difficult problem and

payment of customs duties in gold, British under more arduous, conditions. There are

Cominercial Treaty of Shanghai, 19 3, proposed some, however, who seem to think that inti- increase of taxation on opium at auton. mately and thoroughly as he knows the The meeting took place in the Chamber room on the 6th August, and, after the address. Chinese, he d es not possess the same ac-

had been read by the chairman, His Excellency quaintance with their country. They are of proceeded to discuss the subjects touched upon opinion that the Imperial authorities would herein, taking them seriatim, asking for fur have been better advised if they had utilised ther information on several points, of which he his talents and varied experience in the

made notes, and promising to give his early at- Transvaal itself by statinning him in that concluded by expressing his gratification at tention to all on his arrival in Peking. He

country to superintend the arrangements on having been afforded the opportunity of meet- the spot and adjusting the relations betweening the committee and thus being able to inter- the employers and their newly imported change views with them, and added an as- surance of his readiness at all times to consider labourers. There he would have been in bis own element. But by sending him to flong-questions which might be brought to his notice

by the Chamber. kong and the Chinese Provinces to which he is The commitee have reason to believe this an utter stranger, Government, it is feared, has interview will strengthen the Chamber's future not utilised his unique experience and attain-relations with H.B.M.'s Foreign Office Repre-ing Chinese coolies.

sentative in China and lead to even more ments to the best advantage."

ready and sympathetic acquiescence with the views from time to time laid before His Excel- lency.

THÉ CHAMBER OF COMMERCE.

Following is the report of the General Com mittee of the Hongkong General Chamber of Commerce for the year ending 31st December, 1001, for presentation to the members at the annual meeting, to be held to-morrow at 3.30 p.m

During the past year, which was somewhat encroached upon by 1901 repit, fewer subjects have engaged the attention of the Chamber, but much satisfactory work has nevertheless been accomplished in certain directions.

SUGAR CONVENTION.

A copy of this convention, which came into

ADDITIONAL TAX ON FOREIGN OPIUM AT CANTON.

A proclamation issued by the Viceroy's au- thority with regard to the re-unposition of an additional tax on foreign opium in the two Kwang Provinces appeared in Canton in June last, and as prompt measures were necessary in order to prevent the collection of this legal tax, a telegram was despatched to Mr. Walter Townley, H.B.M.'s Chargé d'Affaires, Peking, protesting against the proposed re-introduction in modified form of the tax which was success. fully opposed after negotiation extending over seven months in 1902 Full details followed by letter and support also solicited from H.E. the Governor and Mr. Consul General Scott. Townley and Mr. James Scott at Peking and Canton respectively, wab the result that in August last the committee had the satisfaction of learning that the exaction had once more been stopped.

THE KOWLOON LAND AND BUILDING COMPANY, LTD.

An extraordinary general meeting of the shareholders in this Company was held at the office at the company at noon to-day, for the

Co-day's Advertisements.

PUBLIC AUCTION.

to Sell by PUBLIC AUCTION,

purpose of co: firming the special resolutions THE Undersigned have received instructions which were passed at the extraordinary general meeting of shareholders on the oth instant. There were present Messrs, T. H. Reid (chair- man). A. Rodger, W. II. Gaskell, T. F. Hough (irectors), A. Shelton Hooper (secretary) S. J. Michael, M. S. Northcote and E. B. Shep- herd,

The Chairman having announced the object of the meeting,

Mr. Michael proposed that in article 8t the words "Five hundred dollars" shall be sub stituted for the words "One hundred and fifty dollars."

Mr. Northenie seconded. Carried.

Mr. Michael proposed that in article ruz the words "An auditor" shall tre substituted for the words "Two auditors."

Mr. Shepherd seconded. Carried.

Mr. Michael proposed that in article rod the word "auditor" shall be substituted for the word "auditors."

Mr. Northcole secunded. Carried

The Chairman thanked sharehoklers foż

their presence, and the meeting terminated.

A PARADISE ÎN SHANTUNG,

FOR ACCOUNT OF THE CONCERNED, TO-MORROW, (WEDNESDAY), the 27th April, 1904,

at 11 am,

t

The Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and. Godown Company's, Kowloon, A QUANTITY OF DAMAGED CARGO, ex s.s. Glenturret, Catalogues may be had on application, TERMS:-As usual.

For full particulars, apply to

HUGHES & HOUGH; Auctioneers.

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Hongkong, 26th April, 1904,

DOUGLAS STEAMSHIP COMPANY,; LIMITED.

FOR SWATOW, AMOY AND FOOCHOW.

HE Company's Steamship

"THALES."

TH

Captain Robson, will be despatched for the above l'orts, on THURSDAY, the 18th instant, at Daylight.

For Freight or Passare, apply to

DOR GLA, PRAIK & CO.,

General Managers. Hongkong, 26th April, 1954

THE

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The committee of the Singapore Chamber wrote in June last explaining the reasons which had prompted it to support the Government in connection with the prohibition of the immigra tion of coolies from Hongkong an account of the prevalence of pligue in this port and in- quiring whether some means of examining Chinese passengers could not be devised of so stringent a nature as would reduce to a mini- mum the chances of plague cases occurring on the voyage or on arrival at Singapors. After full consideration, a reply was sent expressing the opinion that no examination would be adequate to prevent plague occurring on the voyage, and pointing out that the profit on the trade would not permit of any further expenses being incurred by the steamship owners here. A suggestion was made that if Chinese labour is necessary to supply the labour market of the Straits Settlements, it might be of advantage to found a segregation camp on one of the numerous adjacent islands from which the transfer of the coolies into Singapore could be regulated in accordance with the requirements of that Celony and at the expense of the em ployers of labour there wha profit by employ There is reason to believe that the Sing apore Government recognises that the only way out of the difficulty would be the adoption of soine such system, as the Chamber of Comed in it, and that his recommendations are merce there recommended the extension of the thoroughly practical. We have said that the

Consignees of Cargo from SINGAPORE and existing quarantine station and segregation adoption of his suggestions will make Weihai.

PENANG are requested to take IMMEDIATE camp on St. John's Island.

wei a paradise, but this is by no means Mr. DELIVERY of their Goods from alongside, Dunn's object. "It has been assumed." he such Cargo impeding the discharge of the vessel says, "that the ultimate object of any present, will be landed and stored at Consignees' risk and actron in this department is to encourage expense. Seaborne trade, and that the expenditure upon is only justified in so far as it furthers that end." Mr. Dunn is sternly unitarian; the aesthetic side is, he would have us understand, absent from his thoughts; but onine tulir' punctum qui misemit utile dulcl.

NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES. This is what Weihaises to become, says the N. C. D. News, it the Commissioner, the

FROM CALCUTTA, PENANG AND SINGAPORE Hon. J. H. Stewart Lockhart, is allowed to carry out the suggestions contained in the "HE Steamship blue-book he has courteously sent us, entitled: Report on the Agricultural and Afforestation

"CATHERINE APCABLE Possibilities of Weihaiwei," by S. T. Duna, having arrived from the above Ports, Consigac Superintendent, Botanical and Afforestation of Cargo are hereby informed that their Goods

will be delivered from alongside. Department, Hongkong. Apart from its

Cargo impeding the discharge will be landed technical value, the report is admirable by, at once, at Consignees' risk and expense.

of its simplicity, directness, and

Cargo remaining on board after 4. F.ML of terseness; it gives at once the impression that the 28th instant, will be landed at Consignees' the author really knows his subject, is interest risk and expense into the Godowns of the Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Co., Limited.

EXPLOSIVES ON BOARD STEAMERS

IN THE HARBOUR.

The Government were approached with the object of restricting the disabilities under which steamers carrying small quantities of dangerous goods are under on arrival in the harbour. The fact of the port being free emphasized the belief that at least similar regulations might be applied as are in vogue at the treaty ports of China, but the Govern ment could not see its way to go as far in this direction. Some concessions were, however, granted, the value of which depend on the

it is alleged that they are buildinforce on the rst September, 1932, was published Energetic steps were taken by Mr. Waller promptness of the Harbour Office officials in

➡ fortifications along the Talin River. This constitutes a direct violation of the neutrality of Chinese territory.

JAPANESE ADVANCE DELAYED. TRAITORS SELL PLANS TO RUSSIA.

(From Our Own Correspondent.)

WHAIWE, 25th April,

5.58 p.m. It has been reliably reported to me that the delay in Japan's advance towards the Yalu was due to the

discovery that the original plans of campaign had been sold to Russia,

This necessitated a complete change in the projected line of advance, which has only just been completed.

The traitors who stole and disposed of the plans have been tried and executed.

{Reuters.}

in the last report. Since then much progress has been made by the permanent commission in putting through the necessary legislative machinery in order to comply with the terms

of the convention.

OFFICIAL CODE VOCABULARY,

Since 1890 the Telegraph Compan es have As the Imperial Government undertook, on

been striving to impose on the mercantile.com behalf of the Colonies not possessing responsi-munity of the world an official code vocabulary, ble government (of which Hongkong is one), to and with equal regularity this Chamber along take the necessary measures to prevent bounty- with many others, chief of whom was the London fed sugar which has passed in transit through Chamber, has strongly protested against such an arbitrary measure, which would have had the the territory of a contracting State from enjoy effect of forcing a higher rate of expenditure upon ing the benefits of the convention in the market those who use cables by restricting the number to which it is being sent, local legislat in be- of words and signs at their disposal and also throw upon ownets of private codes great in. came necessary, and a sub-committee, com. posed of the chairman, vice-chairman, and convenience and expense through the necessary amendment of their codes, which in many cases Mon, C. W. Dickson, was therefore appointed to walca the effects of the findings of the per- maneni commission on the import and export

sugar trade of Hongkong. At the Govern- meor's request various suggestions have been made during the year with the object of lead ing the proposed legislation in the direction best suited to the peculiar conditions of the trade in this colony. The Colonial Secretary the time being had been appointed as the

"Fiscal Authority "in Hongkong. JAPANESE MARKETS AND HONGKONG SUGAR. The Consul for Japan in Hongkong having written to the Daily Press protesting against the imputation levelled by that paper against Japan for the discriminating treatment accorded in Japan to Hongkong sugars as compared with Japanese manufactured sugars, a letter was sent to the Consul calling attention to cer- tain inaccuracies in bis le.ter, and the oppor tunity was taken to point out that, although the discrimination alluded to in his letter may have ex-been aimed chiefly against bounty-fed Con-

The Strike in Hungary.

LONDON, 24th April. The Hungarian railway strikers have pressed their willingness to accept the terms of the Government and return to work.

France and Italy. President Loubet has arrived at Rome. He was met by the King at the Station and proceeded to the Quirinal. The ovations from an enormous crowd were most en- thusiastic and most cordial. The whole city was gaily decorated and the scene was unsurpassed in brilliancy and magnificence. The French and Italian press emphasize the importance of the rapprochement.

tinental sugar, it obviously applied equally to sugar from Hongkong not bounty-led and there was wanting any evidence of a desire on the part of Japan to treat Hongkong products as Japanese products are treated in this Colony,

LICENSING OF FILCTS.

It will be remembered that a long curres. pondence with the government took place in 190s with the object of making it obligatory on the part of the pilots plying for hire within the waters of the Colony to register themselves with, and prove their qualifications before, Russia.

board having the requisite authority from the A plot has been discovered to secure the government to act, and although, as was pointed out, similar regulations were in force dealing independence of Poland.

with the coxswains and engineers of steam

An attempt to blow up two new Russian cruisers arming in the Neva, by means of explosives floating down the river, has been Hiscovered.

have been compiled at great expense and years of work.

meeting incoming steamers, thereby prevent- ing delay. It is hoped that before long the Government may be induced to do away with

any unnecessary restrictions of this nature.

TELEGRAM DEPOSIT SYSTEM. At the end of August last some internal arrangements in the joint administration of the Eastern Extension Australasia and China Telegraph Co., and the Great Northern Teleg raph Co. induced these companies to cease the old system of demanding just sufficient cover from their regular customers to meet current indebtedness, The new regulations, published at two days' notice, demanded a deposit in the joint names of the two companies at a special bank, a sum of money equal to the average monthly account of each sender of telegrams, or if this were not agreed to cash payments to be made for each separate message as sent. At the request of several members of the Chamber, a strong protest was mide The support of the home government postal against so high-handed a proceeding. A long authorities was obtained, and instead of the correspondence ensued, in which it was

pointed out amongst other arguments that: compulsory vocabulary, the International con- codes, and af er st July, 19 4 any combination ference decided to alter the rules relating to (1) Longer notice should have been given. (2.) The injustice of a person desiring to do business with only one of the companies of letters not exceeding ten in number will be passed as a code word, provided that it is being obliged to deposit his money with both pronounceable according to the use of the jointly. (3) That to manke the amount deposited language to whico code-words have been him-equal to an average month's telegram account was tantamount to making each depositor a ed, other combinations of letters will be count ed as five letters to the word and the prohibi. creditor of the companies for the greater por tion of letter cyphers which hitherto prevailed, tion of each month, which was more than the joint administration were entitled to. and that a reduction of the deposit by one half would be a more equitable proceeding. (4) That The resolution passed at the special general the chim by the companies to the whole of meeting of members held on 18th February, the interest allowed by the Bank on the 1903, in favour of the Straits Currency Com.

deposits was unjust and contrary to custom, mission extending its inquiries a Hongkong and the argumen: for the tention of the with a view to ascertaining whether reform of

interest by the Telegraph Companies as put the Colony's currency arrangements is advisable, forward by then on the gmund of the credit was communicated by H. E. Sir Henry Blake allowed and trouble of bookkeeping was con- in Mr. Chamberlain, Secretary of State for the sidered by the Chamber to be unreasonable. Colonies, who in reply referred to the resolut ons That if all senders of telegrams elected to passed at the conference be ween delegations from United States, China, Mexico and Great pay cash for each telegram sent, much expense, delay and consequent annoyance to the whole andain regarding the monetary systems of mercantile community would result, as the silver using countries and the establishment of handling of cash in small amounts is not a a national currency in the Chinese Empire. quick process, especially in this Colony, resolution No. z reading as follows:” That a national currency for the Chinese empire, consisting of silver coins which shall be full legal tender throughout the empire, is urgently desirable." "As doon as practic-ble, step should be taken for the establishment in China of a fixed relation between the silver unit and gold."

is removed.

THE CURRED CY QUESTION.

In the end the cable companies agreed to refund half of the sums deposited with them and to allow the white of the interest on the remaining portion to the depositor. A return to the old system would have been preferred, but as the Companies find themselves unable to accede to this plan, your Committee are of opinion that the system now adopted is not without its advantages.

Mr. Chamberlain considered it would be in-

MEDICAL INSPECTION OF PASSENGER?. expedient to appoint a commission to inquire into the Hongkong currency arrangements as

In 1897 and again in 10 the Chamber it appeared to be out of the question to enter- tain the idea of adopting a gold standard of brought to the notice of government the desirability of the appointment of the health officer of the port being filed by an official currency in the colony while China remains a silver standard country.

The Tientsin Chamber having been informed whose undivided attention would be devoted that the Chinese government were anxious to to the duties of the position, and as a result of launches, the government could not then nee take action with regard to its currency invited the representations then placed before His the Shanghai and Hongkong Chambers of Excellency the Governor, Sir Henry Blake its way to extend the principle to pilots,

The committee again brought the matter for Commerce to join in drawing up a memorial to made the following recommendations to the the diplomatic body in Heking with the object Secretary of State for the Colonies:-(.) The ward in December last and instanced the of instigating sympathetic support by that body appointment of a second health officer of the flagrant incompetence of the pilot on board the with the aims of the Chinese authorities-Your-port who will be allowed no practice of any the ss. Tjipanas when she steamed over the commit.ee advised that the first step towards a kind. (6.) That in view of Dr. Jordan's long wreck of the Pakshaw, which bappened to be solution of this complicated question should service as health officer of the port, His indifferently b ́ayed with danger signals. The be the establishment of a uniform sational cur Exellency commended that he should be rency, as provided for by Article 11 of the allowed to retain his private practice on shore, pisis was fined for negligent seamanship by British commercial treaty of Shanghat of 1902. but only on the distinct understanding that the Ha bour Master, who would neither re-as until ref rm in this direction was carried when himself engaged in private practice he in the Fast for some time, past in the interest cognise the part played by the pilot nor allow ant, it would not be possible to satisfactorily will always place at the disposal of this Govern-

to give evidence.

THE CURRENCY QUESTION,

PROFESSOR JERKS IN SOOCHOW.

The Shanghat Times prints the following telegram from its Soochow correspondent, dated 20th inst-Prof. Jenks, who has been

of a stable currency for China, is in Soochow him to U. S. Consul Goodnow is with the party and they have had conferences with the Governor of this Province. This afternoon, they leave

special launch for Hangchow and are a td Turn to Shangblood Monda

kwho is from Catene

deal with the question of stability of exchange ment another officer as his substitute to in China The Tientsin and Shanghai Cham- discharge the duties of health officer of the The government replied that the matter was bers agreed to this course of action, as well port, and who will not take private practice on ill has as to the proposed absorption, instead of the board ships, (c) His Excellency further re- receiving attention, and recently been introduced by the governmen, dealing closing, of the provincial mints, and the joint commended that if Dr. Jordan was not willing memorial from the three bodies was despatched to accept these conditions, another health **th the question.

to each member of the diplomatic body in officer of the port should be appointed in his Peking, the doyen of whom replied that the place on the same terms as those offered to the diplomati: body was highly interested and second health officer of the port.

(Concluded on page 3-) greatly appreciated the efforts and seal of the

BROKERAGE ON STOCKS, AND SHARES. and relate to the United States The committee proposed to the Stockbrokers Association of Hongkong that brokerage

reason

COMMERCIAL.

4.30 p.m.

Following are further alterations in Messrs. Benjamin Kelly & Potts' share quotations na- tified to as after the list had been printed :--

China Sugars ... Whampoa Docks Blangkong Hotels Douglases

ices

35 b.

***

20 b. 130 b.

36 b.

210 sa.

Shanghai advices, of zzud inst, stale:— Business reported:-fugs at Tis. 43 "Ord." Todo-Chinas ar l'ls, 70 Farnham, Boyds at fls. 147/1474/148 for July and cis. 149 for August. Maischappjs al lls. 292) for April. Puips at Tis. 112).

Business done direcs: -Farnham, Boyds at fls. 145) cash. Sumairas at Dis. 6. Langkats at fts. 193

TO-DAY'S EXCHANGE.

London-Baok T.T.

Do. Du.

demand...

Selling.

4 months' sight France-Bank 1.1, Amenca-Bank P.1, Germany-Bank P.♪.. India I.!'.u demand Do. Shangha-Bank I.T. japan-Bank 1, 7. Sagapore-Bank f.T..

java-Bank F.T.

Buying

1/9 7,16

59 110

2.34

...433

1.824

..33

4314

Nominal

...10/1

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

......1/913/16 6 months' sigat 1/V.................

......19 15:16 30 days' sight San Francisco & New York 441

do. 4 mouths" sight

441 30 days' sight Sydney and Melbourne 7/11/10

..2.28 4 months' sight Francs e-m 6 mouths' sight

4 months' sigaṭ Germany..

Bai Silver

Bank of Englanú rate

OPIUM QUOTATIONS. To-day's quotations are as Juliuwa;-

Malwa New

#

11

Old...

Older

11

Uldest

l'atoa New

Old

13

Benares Ne

Old

"

Persian traper,

..2.30

...B7

25

3%

Per chest @ 960/990 @ 1,010/1,060

@1,080/1,140 1,180/1,200

@ 1,347)

1,355 1,342

@ 1,342)

880/930

+

No Fire Lasurance will be effected. Bills of Lading will be countersigned by-

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