TELEGRAMS.
The War.
LONDON, 28th April, Unofficial telegrams published in St. Petersburg varyingly report several attempts of the Japanese to cross the Yalu. Accord ing to one account, the Russian artillery destroyed the bridge thrown across the river north of Wiju, but a force crossed success fully south of Wiju and a portion advancing, with a battery, towards Tuenchew was severe ly repulsed.
LATER.
Transport Sunk. Russian destroyers after leaving Gensan, on the 25th instant, encountered the Japan- ese transport Kushiu Maru, 4,000 tons, at sua on the 26th.. Seventeen officers, twenty soldiers, 85 rarriers and 6 of the crew sur rendered, and were taken on board a Rus stan cruiser, the remainder of the troops
THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, SATURDAY, APRIL 30, 1904.
THE WAR.
"THE SINKING OF THE KINSHU.MARU.
AN HEROIC EPISODE. Mr. M. Noma, Consul for Japan, has kindly communicated the following telegram received from Baron Komura.
Tokio, 29th April, 1994, 10.55 p.m.
His Majesty the Emperor was graciously: pleased, on the 14th February, 1,04, to write in bis own hand upon the original, "Let it be so." Rules which the Imperial Government will
Far East.
11-Japanese merchant vessels which, at the time of the declaration of war, happened to be
WIRELESS TELEGRAPHY,
THE HLDING-UP OF THE "HAIMUN." ing the use of wireless telegraphy appeared in version given by the Seoul correspondent of The following pertinent observations regard · ́An extraordinary statement appears in the a recent issue of the Kobe Chronicle:-
It is scarcely surprising that the Russian Times press-boat Flaimun.
the Kokumín regarding the detention of The Government has warned the foreign newspapers arrived at Chemulpo on the toth inst. Accord
The Haiman that currespondents found using wireless tele-ing to a report submitted by The Times cor-
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appreciated in value, and have been taken' of Cigar Companies.—Sumatras. bave furthe the marker at Tis. 60, Tis, 6th and Tis, 62). ⠀ enforce during the war with Japan.
Miscellaneous-Green Island Cements have .I.-Japanese subjects are authorized to con.
to 183 buyers. A. S. Waisons are wanted a buyers at $23. China Borneos have advanced tinue, under the protection of Russian law, to
the increased rate of $141, and Watkins can be ing part of the Imperial Lieutenancy in the smiling information must evidently make 5th inst. in the neighbourhood of Port Arthur $3 and $7 for the old and new shares res reside and to fall ww peaceful callings in the graphy for their messages will be treated as respondent in the British Minister at Scout, the placed at $74. China Providents have found Russian Empire, except in the territories form. spies and executed. The use of this method of Haimun was stopped by the Russians on the buyers at $9. Electrics continue in demand the censorate of no utility, as it can be employ and (the Kokumi's correspondent is respon- péctively. Hongkong and China Gas shares ed to give the enemy news of intended move-sible for the statinent that) as the examination are in demand at $150. Geo. Fenwicks have by Admiral Togo in his last report, the japan-sian ship of an "imminent attack," by the and there are further buyers at the rate. Dairy mments that would be of priceless importance, of papers, was going on, a British warship, bardened, and shares are asked for at $478; As will have been seen from a statement made coming from Wei-hai-wei, informed the Rus. Hongkong Ices have been disposed of at $210, mit information from one part of the fleet to denly released the English despatch-boat and Waterboals are in request at Sist. William ese fleet is using wireless telegraphy to trans Japanese squadron. Then the Russians sud- the disaster to the Petropavlouck was due in agree with the Kobe Herald that it is very im- been sold at Tls. 292). another, and there is some reason to believe that hastened to the harbour of Port Arthur. WePowells have inquiries at (97. Langkats have Farms have improved to $131, and Steara some measure to the use of this new instru- probable that any such a communication was It would seem probable that the made by a nestral warship to a belligerent Russian vessels were tempted out of port by vessel, what seemed to them a small Japanese force a rayed against the port. As soon as the Russians displayed signs of coming out, a wireless message was sent informing a Japanese squadron thirty miles away of the Russian mave. The squadron quickly steamed to the
As the 9th Company of the 37th infantry in Russian ports and harbours, are authorized regiment (on peace strength) were returning to remain there before putting to sea with to Gensan on the transport Kinsku-mari, cargoes not being articles contraband of war registered tonnage 2,389, after reconnoitring tion to their loading requirements, but which for such period as may be necessary in propor Viwon, and neighbourhood of the province shall in no cases exceed forty-eight hours, count of Hangyongdo,
they were ing from the moment that the present declara- stopped, at 11.15 p.m. on the 25th inst,tion is published by the incal authories. off Simpho, by three Russian cruisers and two torpedo boats. The cruiser ossia then approached close up to the Kinshu-mara, the captain of the transport, accompanied by the superintending naval officer and two
without hindrance their commercial relations Subjects of neutral states may continue with Russian ports and towns, provided that they conform to the laws of the Empire, and to the principles at the law of nations.
IV. The military authorities are bound to
ment.
numbering zoo rufusing to surrender were / others, went on board the Rossia, where take all necessary measures to secure freedom i scene, and when the Russiaus saw the nature
sent to the bottom with the ship.
FORTHCOMING LAND SALE,
HUNGHOM PROPERTY,
Particulars have now been issued regarding the letting by public auction, for a term of 75 years, with the option of renewal for a similar term, of 129,750 square feet of land at Hunghom, and registered as Kowloon Marine Lot No. 83. The boundary mens rements of the lot are as follows:-N.W., 465'; S.E., 400'; N.E. 310'; S.W., gro. The upset price is $38,925, and the purchaser, who will have to pay an annual Crown rent of 11, 192, must expend on the pro- perty not less that $15 in rateable improve- ments within thirty-six months of the date of sale. Special conditions of sale provide for the reclamati in by the purchaser. The wide area of the int and public road along the north-east boundary, to such levels as the Director of Public Works may apponve, and also the pro- ection of the same by means of substantial sea
walls or otherwise as that officer may approve and to his satisfaction; the whole to be com. pleted within 2 years from the date of sale. The road is to becoine the property, of the Government on its completion, and will be sur faced and channelled by Government. The line of reclamation must be approved by the Director of Public Works before work is com. menced. At his own expense the purchaser must make such temporary provision as the Director of Public Works may require for any drains interfered with by the works. Any rights as regards marine frontage must extend only to the south-east fronia,efthe fat, which measures 40 feet in leath. No mterference is
to be caused with the access to the existing slipways on lunghom Inland Lot No 235 before the 31st December, 1904.
AN ARMED JUNK
AT SINGAPORE.
they were apparently detained. The enemy gave an hour's respite for surrender, but the soldiers, in strict discipline, obeying officer's order, refused. At 1.30 a.m., the enemy discharged a torpedo, whereupon our soldiers, changed fire with enemy, during which forming themselves into lines on deck ex-
many of our officers and men perished. At about 2 a.m. another torpedo was discharged, and, hitting the engine-room, split the trans- port into two. Some coolies and merchants had previously taken to the boats and were subsequently joined by some soldiers. After explosion, boats then rowed to the westwards and, after indescribable sufferings the men reached Simpho, on the 27th. They were 45 petty officers and privates, 6 coolies and 3 merchants. Most of the crew and the coolics appeared to have been taken by the enemy. tioned survivors, believed to have died. All military except, above meu-
first and 1 second lieutenant, I ensign, 73 Death of company consists -- captains,
privates and a interpreters. Of surviving soldiers, 10 slightly, t seriously, wounded.
RUSSO-JAPANESE WAR FUND.
(1) Providing additional comforts in Hospital treating all sick and wounded from the War.
(z) In aid of the families of Japanese killed in The War.
Mr. J. K. M. Smith, the Hon. Treasurer, begs to acknowledge with thanks the following Sub- scriptions for either (or both) of the above objects, as indicated on the subscription fists. Hongkong & Kowloon Wharf & Go- Already acknowledged
...$13,8.0
down Co. A. G. Morris...
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On the 21st inst. a large iwa-masted junk was seen entering the Singapore Roads and she came to anchor eff Tanjong Rhu later. Sergeant Wilson of the Marine Police think- Jobason, Stokes & Master ing there might be contraband chandu os Wilkinson & Grist board the junk boarded her with some Revenue Dennys & Bowley Officers. On getting alongside the Police G. K. Brutton Officer was surprised to see the junk fiteral M. W. Slade ly bristled with cannon, there being a ten-J. Hastings pounder on her poop, tour 4 in muzzle-loading | H. K. Holmes Cannon on the main deck, and lour carronades A. H. Chinoy mounted in the waist. On searching the vessel
Ho Tung a number of small arms of modern pattern Lo Kun Ting with large quantities of powder and shot for Chow Hing Ki the cannons and cartridges were found, and Sergeant Wilson seized the small arms and took them to the Marine folice St tion, besides instructing the police patrol boat to keep an eye on the junk. The taikong of the junk declares he is a peaceful trader and left Swalow some weeks ago with a cargo of crockery for Singapore. He alleges he has a permit from the Authorities at Swatow to carry guns as a protection against pirates. The Police are making further inquires about the matter be fore taking any steps.-S. F, Press.
THE TSAI-LI SOCIETY
THREATENS DANGERS. Information reaches the China Times that the Tsauli are becoming very numerous, espec ally in the district outside the Great Wall The Christian converts are growing alarmed, remembering that if was the Tsai-li, who, in the 17th year of Kwang.su rose against the Roman Catholics and Mongols Thousands of men, women and children were killed at that time.
It was the same society who four years ago turned Boxers and would have enacted over again the scenes of ten years before, had not a Mongol official kept them in check.
Compradore, Mitsui Bussan Kaisha Wong Ki Sam
Lau Chin Ting Yan Wo Company Shing Wo Company Rice Guild Piece Goods Guild lon. Wei Ayuk ... Fung Wa Chuen... Muk Tso Chuen Ho Fook
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Compradore, Specie Bank Lee Vik... ch'nan-chou lately, on tour, and boasted that Sam Wang Co. the society bid. now forty Kung-so-er in Pok- ing and eleven in Tientsin. Youneo sunners,
Sun Hing Sam Yee Co... innkeepers, soldiers, petty officers and farmers Tung Keo, have joinerl in great numbers. At present they Wing Keč may have no evil intentions, but in view of Tak Cheong Hong their past history, those in authority would do Ming Yue Tai well to give the movement their attention. If Salt Fish Guild they go on increasing at the present rate, the government before long may have the same difficulties to contend with in North China as they have bad in the South.
What with the blowing of bugles and the framp of armed men passing through the vil lages, the district outside the wall has been transformed.
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RUSSIA'S RULE.
100
$20,954.15
with regard to neutral commerce:-
--The neural flag covers enemy's good, with the exception of contraband of war.
2.- Neutral goods, with the excep.ion of contraband of war, may not be sented under the enemy's flag.
lady, Madame Pusopp, appited to the Russian It will be remembered that recently a Russian Government to be permitted to go to the from as a si L, It is stated that the lady has now war act the part of a soldier, and was tu received the permission of the Minister for enlists a private in the First Regiment of Infantry, then abou: to start for Manchuria Pusep, is a danguter of Culonel Masimoff- Kondur
EXEMPLARY PANALHES,
$120 FINES FOR STOWAWAYS.
TODAY'S EXCHANGE
Selling. London-Bank T.T.. Do. Jenant Dn. 4 months' sight France-Bink T.T. America-Bank T.T. India T.T............ Germany-Bank T.T.
Do. demand Shanghai--Bank T.T. Japan-Bank T.T. ...... Singapore-Bank T.T.........
Buying,
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6 months' sight L/C...
30 days' sight San I
4 months' sight
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for the lawful trade of neutrals so far as is con of the force opposed, and realised that an pauble with warlike operations.
V-The following rules are to be observed attempt was being made to cut them off, they This news is given on good au hority. Madame Java-Bank T.T.
hurriedly retreated towards the shelter of the struck. It is clear that there are immense barbour, and the mine previously laid was possibilities for wireless telegraphy in warlate, and the Russian authorities can hardly be blataed for determining that this means of transmitting information shall not be used by unauthorised persons if it is possible to prevent it. Indeed we are surprised to find that the Japanese have apparently offered no objection to the vessel chartered by the Times employing the system of wireles, telegraphy on the coast of Korea to transmit messages to the namland of China outside the range of the military
telegraphic messages if at the same time a censorship. It is evidently absurd to institute a censorship and rigorously deal with ordinary correspondent with a
wireless telegraphic apparatus placed at his disposal by his journal can use it without interference.
3.-Blockade, in order to be binding mus! by a force really sufficient to prevent access to be effective, that is to say, must be maintained,
the enemy's coast.
be contraband of war:—
VI-The following articles are deemed to
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1. Small arms of every kind, and guns, mounted or in sections, as well as armour- plates;
2.--Ammunition for fire-arms, such as pro-
jectiles, shell-fuses, bullets, primin:, cartridges, cartridge-cases, powder, saltpeire, sulphur ; plosions, such as torpedoes, dynainite, pyroxy- 3. Explosives and materials for causing ex-
ductors, and everything used to explode mines line, various explosive substances, wire con-
and torpedoes;
4. Artillery, engineering and camp equip ment, such as gua cariages, ammunition a gons, boxes or packages of cartridges, field toons, bridge trestles, barbed wire, harness, kitchens and forges, instrumcul waggons, pon-
&c.;
5. Articles of military equipment and cloth- ing, such as bandoliers, cartridge baxes, knap. sacks, straps, culasses, entrenching tools, drums, pots and pans, saddles, harness, com- pleted parts of military uniforms, tents, &c.;
6. Vessels bound for an enemy's part, even of under a neutral commercial flag, if it is ap parent from their construction, interior fit.ngs, and other indications that they have been built for warlike purposes, and are proceding to an enemy's part in order to be sold or handed
over to the enemy;
7. Boilers and every kind of haval machinery, mounted or unmounted.
WARNING TO MARINERS,
TORPEDOES ADRIFT.,
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other day that torpedoes, or mines, as they are Telegaphic information reached Kobe the commonly called, have been found floating forty miles off the shantung Promontory. The risk run by shipping in these waters of being blown up without a moment's warming must be very great, and the risk is increased by the fact that nothing of these imines is to be seen above the surface of the water but a small button, the torpedo floating in
a vertical position. K be Chronicle understands that the currents off Shantung may bring the fluating torpedoes round by the coast of Korea, through the Korean Straits, and into the Japan Sea.
In this connection it is interesting to note that some correspondence has passed between the Tantal with reference to the discovery of a Japanese Consul at Cheloo and the local Whichead torpedo on the lanei-maru which, it will be remembered, was sunk by a Russian
B. Every kind of fuel, such as coal, naphtha,quadron some weeks ago of the China
alcohol, and other similar materials.
9. Articles and material for the installation of telegraphs, telephones, or tor the construc. Lion of railroads,
10. Generally, everything imenced for war- fare by sea or land, as well as rice, provisions and horses, beasts of burden and others which may be used for a warlike purpose,
the
account
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if they are transported on of or are destined for the enenty,
VII. The following a.ts, forbidden neutrals, are assimilated to contraband of war: The transport of the enemy's troops, of his despatches and correspondence, the supply o transports and warships to the enemy. Neutral vessels captured in the act of carrying con- traband of this nature may, according to circumstances, be seized, and even confiscated. Vill -The Imperial Government reserves to itself the right to depart from the above- mentioned regulations in regard to an enemy or neutral State which, on its side, does not observe them, as well as to take the necessary measures in accordance with
the special circumstances of each specific case.
IX--The detailed regulations which the miliary authorities are bound to observe during naval warfare are set forth in the Règlement | relating to pizes sanctioned by His Majesty the Emperor on the 27th March, 1995, as weh as in the special instructions approved by the Admiralty Council on the zoth September, 1900, relating to stoppage, vi-it, capture. transport, and delivery of capt red vessels and goods.
X.-In addition, the military author ties are bound to conform to the following international Agreements signed by Russia :-
1. The Geneva Convention of the reth (22nd) August, 1864, for the amelioration of the condition of the wounded in time of war.
coast.
The Consul asked the Tauta, to make inquiries into the maiter and the
Total informed the Cousal that the orpedo was picked up at sea by a Chinese junk. It was taken to an island, and later bought for forty dollars by the master of the dunei-nart. This was the report made by the Governor of the island to the T'aotal, and the Consul therefore haks the allegation of the Russian squadron that the Hanci-maru was anned was baseless, though the fact that it had a weapon of warfare on baru may have been the cause of its being sunk.
CHARM AGAINST BULLEIS, Many foreigners will have noticed during the last few days a number of women standing about the streets of Koặc with long narrow pieces of stuff, apparently cotton material, in their hands, and that every now and then a female passer-by will stop and, taking up the stuff, sew what appears to be a few threads and pass on. An explanation of this proceeding may be interesting, observes the Køb: Chronicle. Each woman with a piece of stuff in her hands Is a relative of one of the reservists now due at
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OPIUM QUOTATIONS. To lay's quotations are as follows → Malwa New
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Older
Patna New .......
Oldest...
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Ola Persklo per
Per cheat @ 960/990 ...@ 1,010/1,060 ..@1,080/1,40 1,180/1,200
.@ 1.350 1,355 @ 1.341 (337 @@ 180/940
Three Chinamen, who had grown tired of life in tiengkong, desired to seek their fortunes elsewhere. Selecting Vancouver as their desti- and proceeded aboard the ss. Tarlar, but, as nation, they packed up their bousehold goods, they did not want to pay any money for theis trip, they were careful to keep out of sight unul the steamer was well out to sea, and their stock of provisions exhausted, when they made their presence known,
The Captain was not over-pleased at the addition to his passenger list, for he knew the touble that awarted him at the other side of the Pacific. There the Celestials were not allowed to land, and were confined in the chain-locker, while guards were placed at all the gangways to pre- brought them back to Hongkong, and this ven them landing. Captain Evans then morning the men, all of whose names were Lam, and who were apparently members of TERMS:-Commencing 1st May, one family, were placed before Mr. Gompertz, 51,005, or go to hunt labour for aine months, who decreed that each must pay a fine of
and sit at the docks, in the stucks, for six hours.
COMMERCIAL.
SHANGHAI SHARE REPORT,
In their report of the 9th inst., Messrs. Benjamin, Kelly and Pulls write :-
We have to record a continuance of the
healthy tone which has characterised our market for the past few weeks. Since we wrote last, a fair general business has been transacted, and most of our leading stocks are quired for at quotations. The principal changes in the market have been in Cons, China Sugars, Hongkong and China Gas shures, all of which Hongkong Fires, Cantons, Ducks, Hotels, and
show a further considerable advance on the last prices.
Banksidangkung and Shanghai Banks have ruled quieter during the week, and the market closes with sellers at $0.5. The London quotation is unaltered at £64. Nation- als are sull in Gemand at 136.
Marine Insurances.-Alter changing hands at $325, Unions have jumped to $535 and are wanted. China Traders were placed at 159 and $60, but have since receded to $59 at which price, however, the market closes firm. Cantons have risen to $190 and are in request at the rate. There is no change in either North Chinas or Yangiszes.
Fire Insurances.--Hougkong Fires continue in demand and are up to $295. China Fires are offering at 183.
Steamboats are a shade easier and can be pro- Shipping Hongkong, Canton and Macao cured at $19. Jodo-Chinas have reacted tu $94 at which rate shares are inquired for, but nowe are obtainable under $95. China and Mantas keep offering at Szik, and Douglas Steamships are to be had at $36. Fe.res (uid issue) are wanted at $32; the new shaves have advanced, and can be placed at Shanghai l'ugs are reported sold at Tis. 48 for $21. hell Transports have improved to 22/0. The ordinary and at Tis. 47 for the preference shares.
Star
Himeji, and the material is to be wound round the loins to form a sort of charin against but leis. The idea underlying the superstition is in the circumstances both pathetic and poetic. Each piece of stuff is marked with a thousand Jack duis, and every woman who takes the stuff in her hand passes the thread through ote of these dots and ties the two ends. Every dot must have a thread passed through it by a dic.ent woman, custom not allowing men to take part, and thus when the work is finish- ed a thousand different pairs of hand; have taken part in the sewing and, it is pre- sumed, have expressed a wish for the
Refineries.-China Sugars have experienced safety of the ultimate wearer. The stuff coming rates between $128 and $140 have taken a further marked rise and transactions at vary place, closing with buyers at $138. According to latest Shanghai circulars; Perak Sugars have been dealt in at Tis, 51.
2. The declaration of St. Petersburgh of thepleted is then gives to the loved one, who is 19th November (11th Trecember), 1868, re- apecting the prohibition of the use of explosive
rojectiles.
3. Agreements signed at the International Peace Conference at the Hague, the 17th (29th) July, 1899, and ratified by His Majesty the Emperor the 6th May, 1950.
(a.) Convention with repect to the laws and customs of war by land.
crushing for the four weeks produced 700 Mining.-Raubs are on offer at $6. The
Chinese Engincerings are in demand at Tls. ounces smelted gold from 3,300 tons of stone.
thereupon believed to be safe from the enemy's bullets, for is he not under the protective of different persons? The idea is superstitious, a thousand good wishes from a thousand
which, like Time, tuulder into beauty many a no doubt, but it is one of those superstitions
is first passed round among the relatives, then!] grit tower of creed. Naturally the material 6.70. among friends and acquaintances, and the and Whampoa Docks have improved, and ate.n- (8.) Convention for adapting to maritime women who have been seen in the streets dur-quired for at $213. Farnhams have been booked Decks, Wharves and Godowns.—Uungkong warfare the principles of the Geneva Convening the last few days are engaged in completing at Tls. 145. Small sales of Kowloon Wharves tion of the rath (2298) Augus), 1864.
the requisite thousand stitches by the aid of have been effected at 1103, at which rate shares chance passers-by. Nor has there been any lack of willing help. Every holder of the material has usually been surrounded by a little crowd of womer, each waiting to take her turn- with the needle, and with the thread add another good wish to make up the requisite who wied, the stuff road their loins may disbelieve in its efficacy as a charm against the thousand or more. Probably many of the men
Russian bullet, but it is at least chee ing to know that a thousand women have joined in a little act of well-wishing to the wearer
(r.) Declaration relating to the probibition of the use, for a period of five years, of pro- The following rules which the Imperiat Rus-jectiles and explosives dropped from balloons with Japan, are published in the Gasette :- sian Government will enforce during the war
RUSSIA (Translation.);
General Ma has now about foco men under him, who are ess
An or et of His Majesty the Emperor, com 'are given very little idle time, being municated to the senate by the Minister of thoroughly and regularly drilled The General Justice, spproving the rules which the Imperial
iven the hslabgeýão instructions to allene ally to their men's drill, da
Government wi'l enforce during the war with
or by means of other similar new methods.
(4) Declaration relating to the prohibition of the use of projectiles which are only intended (e) Declaration relative to the prohibition of to spread asphyxlating or noxious fames. the use of bullets which expand or flatten easily in the human body, such as bullets with hard casing, of which the casing does not entirely cover the core, or is provided with nutches.
changed hands in Shanghai at Tls. 1531. are in further request. Hongkew Wharves have
West Points are
Lands have advanced to St5t and there are Lands, Hotels and Building-Hongkong inquiries at this figure. Shanghai Lands can wanted at $571. Hongkong Hotels have con. siderably strengthened their position, and close be obtained at Tis. 10g
in request at $138. Humpherys Estates are quoted at $11.
Colton MIL
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