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BIKBAN EASTERN STREET,

A. PLUCKY, ŁUKONG.

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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, SATURDAY, OCTOBER 1, 1904.

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is firm and advancing, and a further improve ment in rates of freight is therefore not unlikelý, Vt..

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From Saigon to Japan, it has been very difficult to do any fresh churtering for reasons already set forth in our last; a charter has been drawn at 45 cents per picul, second half of October loading, but in face of the good demand still prevailing from here to Kobe' at 18 30 cents per picul and for Yokohama, at 13/35 cent per picul Saigon rates will have to barised in order to bring about further busi ness for boats that have to proceed hence to Saigon for the loading.

What is believed by the l'olice to have been a deliberate attempt at arson occurred in the small hours of this morning, at No. 11 Eastern Street, Western District. The facts, as officially reported,' appear to be that the Chinese con ¦ stable on beat. in the district at 4.15 this morning, noticed smoke issuing from the second floor of the house in question and, suspecting a fire, sounded the alarm on his whistle one long blast,-then went into the house to investigate th maller. He was Requirements from Safgon for 'hilippine speedily joined by tw.. oligi Chinese and one parts have also assumed larger dimensions Indian Constable. In the second floor, which and business has come to pass at 32 to 35 was found to be unoccupied, papers soaked in cents per picul, the market closing firm at the kerosene Gil were, dis overed burning, while latter rate. It is characte istic of the present from the partitions were suspended some blad-state f things, that not a single "outside" ders, eighteen inches long and of the thickness steamer could be found available for this of an ordinary wine bott'e. These had also branch of the trade, the number of charters been filled with kerosene, Without a moments effected being exclusively composed of Incal besitation one of the Chinese constables, see-

Cos, boats. ing the danger ahead, snatched away the blad ders, one of which was already thightly singed and on the point of ignition, and the other con- stables immediately brought water from below, and seizing the bed clothes of the occupants of the lower-floor who they had amused, they soaked them thoroughly with water and literally smacked out the flames, thus saving, possibly, not only the one building, but several adjoining houses; for had they bladder of kerosene ignited the conflagration would have been great. The Fire Brigade turned out under Mr. E. R. Hallifax, Superin- tendent of Police, and Chief Inspector H. G. Baker, but found the fire had been entirely got under. The lower storey was insured for $1,500 with the Mitsui Bushan Kasha, the the ground for being occupied by the i Wo Chinese, bakehouse. The damage done was trifling. The matter is under investigation by the police, bt so far no arreale have been made. The plucky constable who dashed through the ft me with the dangerous kerosene bladders, each of which contained about two quarts of the inflammble material, has, we understand, been recommended for a reward.

COMMERCIAL. WEEKLY SHARK report. Messrs. Benjamin, Kelly and Polts, writing under yesterday's date, stale:~~

During the week the market has been de cidedly brisker and several stocks have materi- ally improved their position, especially Un- joor and China Sagara.

The Canton Insurance Office, Limited, hai advertised its twenty-third ordinary general meeting of shareholders for the 31st October The transfer books will be closed from the 7th to 21st proxima, both days inclusive.

Saigon/Java, a fix ure is reported at 30 cents per picul and from Java, po ts (N. C.) to this the same figure has been paid; more tonnage is wanted in both directions and higher rates would probably be paid.-2 cent is already ein quoted for wet sugar from Java to our' port.-Orders, Java/Japan, have also been on the market, but the sales offered of about 11/- per ton, or about 35 cents per picul, are absolute-

ut af proportion to what steamers can com- and elsewhere.

Inquiries emanating from Bangkok at im- proved rates viz. 32 cents per picul or better, inside the bar, could not be responded to on account of scarcity of suitab tonnage,

Anent Newchwang business, there is hardly aything fresh to say, no inquity having shown itself as yet ano, as repeatedly mentioned he fore, prospects for the ensuing astumn season are entirely dependent on the possibility or otherwise of bringing produce down from the interior. Steamers loading up to Chefoo and, or Newchwang (bave been doing very well of late, 75 cents per picùl having been paid fr the former and 45 cents and higher for the last mentioned port, both as berth and chartering

rates.

Chol business from Japan ports has been pretty lively, rather contrary to expectations, and a number of fixtures are reported from Voji or Kuchinotru to this at 52 per ton, while from Wakamatsu to Swatow, a steamer obtained the fair rate of $2.50 per ton.

For Singapore, or any other destination, no inquiry at $500 has remained unfilled, the Bettlements are repo.ted; for Canton, an

same with an order for a boal, Karatzu Cebu, for which voyage the sate quoted of about $325 is considered much too low.

On monthly terms, three fresh charters are on record, all for southern trade requirements.

Sail Freights-There has been nothing doing. Bail-tonnage loading or to load -Für New Banks-Hongkong and Shanghai Banka York.-British 4m bark, Kentmere, arrived have been placed locally at $650. The quoin-15th June, American bark E. B. Sutton, tion in London has risen to £67. Nationals are still quoted at $39.

Marine Insurances-Unions have experienc- ed a further substantial advance and close with buyers at $605. China Traders are steady at $61, Cantons have further improved and are in request at $140. The following is a resume of the company's report for the year 1903-The result of the year's work- ing is a credit balance of $445.494 44, out of which it is proposed to pay a dividend of $17 per share, a'd $100,000 to reserve fund and $25,000 to re-insurance fand, and carry forward the balance of 5150.494.34 North Chinas continue in demand at Tie 71.

Fire Insurances-Hongkong Fires have found buyers at $337. China Fires have been placed at $87 and more shares are inquired for. Shipping-Hongkong, Canton and Macao Steamboats have changed hands and are still in demand at $28. Indo-Chinas are firmer and business has been transacted at $135, $125, and 5126 cash, and at equivalent rates forward closing in request at $126 cash. China and Manilas are asked for at Sas. Douglas Steamships can be obtained at $32 ex the dividend of $2 paid yesterday. Star Fenies (old issue) are unchanged at $41: and there are sellers of the new shares at $30. Shell Transports have been done and are in further request at 25/-. We are advised that a divi- dent of sixpence per share has been declared. Shanghai Tugs are wanted at Tls 461 and TIs. 45 for the ordinary and perference shares respectively.

Refineries.-China Sugara have considerably improved their position and buyers rule the market at $212. Luzons are quiet at $6. Perak Sugars have. Inquiries in Shanghai at Tii. 60.

Mining-Raubs have been bought at $6. Chinese Engineerings are reported sold at Tis. 78.

Docks, Wharfs ard Godowns-Hongkong and Whampon Docks have been negotiated. And close with further buyers at $135 Farn- hams ruled very erratic and after declining to Tie. 177 (probably on account of the settle ment) have recovered to Tls. 18: at which rate the market closes firm. Kowloon Wharfs have been done at 5113 and more shares can be placed. Hongkew Wharts have dropped to Tls. 157 and are to be had at the rate,

Lands, Hotels and Buildings-Hongkong Lands are obtainable after sales at $151. Shanghai Lands have improved to Tl. 113 buyers. Kowloon lands are in demand at $39 and West Points can be placed at $50. Hong. kong Hotels are steady with sales at $136, Astor House Hotels (Shanghai) have changed hands at $17. Humphreys Fstate have again been dealt in at $174 and are all in demand at the rate.

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Cotton Mills. We have heard of no business In stocks under this heading.

Cigar Companies-Sales of Sumatras have been effected in the North at Tl1. 65.

Miscellaneous-Green Island Cements are wanted at $35, China Borneos can he placed at 811. A. S. Watsons have been booked at $14 and Stat and are now inquired for at $74 Chios Providents are quieter a Sol, Ices bave been sold at $247) and close with inquiries at 5250, William Powells are quoted at Srit ex the final dividend of 70 cents paid on the 28th Instant, Electrics are without change. Steam Laundries (fully paid) have buyers at 58: the partly paid-up shares are asked for at $4. Langkals are in demand.at The, 30%

arrived 28th June.

Disengaged-British bark Trong te, 949 torit American bark Fizie/ Ray, 909 tons. bark Tourbaki, 1,711 tons. British ship Queen Elisabeth, 17c0 tons. French

Departures-None.

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FORTNIGHTLY MARKET

REPORT.

24th ult. Cotton, Indian-Ruled firm, meager stocks induced some business. Sales are reported of about 67 bales at $31 to $33 per picul The unsaid stock is estimated at about joo bales.

Cotton, Chinese-Stock Nil. Quotations $33 to $35 per picul.

Yarn, indian.-During the first part of the fortnight ruled very firm, and market advanced about a dollar per bale; latterly the rise in the rale of exchange made the importers eager sellers, and prices again receded and a moderate business, say of about 4,425 bales resulted. Arrivals about 6,500 bales. Ship: ments 10 Shanghai and the Northern orts about 2,000 bales. The unsold stock is esti maled at about 1,605 bales.

Yarn, Local No business is reported. Yarn, Japanese-Ruled firm and sales aro reported of about 200 bales of No. 165. at $132 per bale, and about 450 bales of No, 205, at $135 to $137 per bale..

Opium, Malwa-Dusing the whole of the fortnight ruled steady and sales are reported of New about yo chests at $1,100 to $140 por picel, Old about 30 chests at $1,160 to $1,190 per picul, Older about 42 chests at $1,200 to $1,740 per picul, and Oldest about 28 chests at $1,300 to $1,340 per picul, in all about 170 chests. The unsold stock is estimated at about 215 chests (ex.Malta,)

Opium; Bengal-Ruled weak and prices dropped heavily. Sales are reported of Patos ab ut 390 chesis at $1,155 to $1095, and Renares about 75 chests at $120 to 1,00 per chest. The unsold stock is estimated at about 1,480 chests.

Opium, Persian.-Ruled steady, and sales are reported of about 140 chests at $880 to 5910 per picul. The stock is about 2,266 chests.

Miscellaneous Quotations.

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Sandal Wood Camphor Avory

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Wax Glus... SHANGHAI SHARE REPORT, The following resume of the week's share transactions in from Messrs. J. A. Sullivan and Co's report, published on the 22nd September. In Farnham Boyds a considerable number time, but in other stocks there has not been much of shares have changed hands both for cash or doing and only a quiet business has to be re corded Indo-Chinas are easy at quotation, but the quietude wh ch prevails is ascribed to the recent rise in exchange. Buctuated according to the fanciful demand, Langkats have 14 points either way. Hongkew Wharf shares rose slightly in quotation, but the rate soon gave way by pressure of Bales,

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ber at Tis. 186 and Tls. 1861 November at A Press Communique says that a convention has LA SPECIAL code of signale has been provided HE improvement of the island has been cun- Tls, 186, December at Tit. 190, Tis, 191been signed securing the most favoured na by the collector of customs for the Philippine lucted in a rational manner, and Kulangsu 189,90,-191, 190 Tis, 1871, Tls 190, T1, 188, 189, 115, 190, Tision treatment to nil gods of Indian produc-islands for all ships trading to and fro in the bids fr in become one of the most charming tion or manufacture imported into Japan. The waters of the archipelago, and having their ittle republic on the coast of China, says Mr. fls. 112.

Lands-Shanghais have been purchased at convention will come into force as soon as hame part in one of the islands of the group, JA, Van Aalst, in his report on the trade of

ratifications have been exchanged.

The code is numeral and will prove a boon to Amoy for 1903. Cottons are immovable at present rates.

inter-island mariners.

officially announced that the tender of the THE Siamese State Railway Department has Compagnie, Centrale de Construction. Societe Anonyme Haine of St. Pierre, Belgium, which was the lowest, has been accepted for the supply of roy cars at a cost of £20,101. Also- the tender of the Society Anonyme l'Industria. Louvain for 80 cars at a cost of £9,118

Quotations for the week close as follows:- Hongkong Banks

... 5650 sa, & b. £57 Nationals...

19 b. Unions......

6ng b. China Traders...

61 Cantons

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North Chinas.... Bangkong Fires China Fires

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240 b. Tio. 72 b. $3321

87 b.

HK. C. & Macao Steamboats Indos ..... Douglases.

China and Manilas... China Sugars

H.K. & Whampoa Docks...

Hongkong, Lands Wharves

Honghew Wharfs Farnhams Hongkong Hotels

28 & b. 126 bi

32 ex. div. 26 5.

232 b. 225 b.

15 SA. & S. 113 b. Tis. 164 Tis. 181 b. ... '$136 sa.

TO-DAY'S EXCHANGE.

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4 months' sight

rance-Bank T.T...

America-Bank T.T.

Germany-Bank T.T.... , dia CT,

Do. demand Shanghai-Bank T.T... lapan-Bank T.T. Singapore-Bank T.T. Java-Bank T.T.

MR. I. W. Cashin, of the Galang Estates, has been appointed Chief Manager of the Singa- who is returning to Penang. There has been pore Opitim Farm, vice Mr. Khon Hun Yeang, change in the management of the Spirit

„farm, says a wire in the Simits Echo.

THE Customs Commissioner at Canton, in his report on the trade of the part for 1903, says that piracy is still, unfortunately, prevalent, and were more energetic and effective mensures dopted for its suppression, confidence would he restored and trade encouraged to no small

extent.

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SANITARY measures continue to be adopted gainst Hongkong at Manila, Indo-China, Vetherlands India, Burna, Shanghai, Madras, Bengal, British North Borneo and Labuan, Vew hwang and Siam. Tainan-fu and Anping in Formosa impose quarantine restrictions on arrivals from this port.

INSPECTOR C. W. Brett, Sanitary Department charged the keeper (Chinese) of the dairy farm, at 56 Stanley Street, before Mr. Kemp on 1/9 15/16 Tuesday, for selling or offering for sale adulter

ated milk. The milk contained 47 per cent 1/10 3/10 af water. The defendant was fined froo, with

2.30 the alternative of two months' impriso¬ment. ...441 1.86 MASTER L Sen Tuck, who arrived on the s.s, .1363

Malta, had a distinguished career in St. Xa- 137 vier's, Penang. He was one of the Foremost 71 boys in the Commercial Class and was decor- -----9° | ated with the Cross and Bee medal," awarded Naniinal

each year by the vote of the senior pupils to 10 the best behaved boy in the institution. /05/16 THE new Java-China-Japan Iine, subsidised 1/10 7/16 by the Dutch Government, and which consti- 30 days' sight San Francisco & New York

45 utes a regular monthly service via Maccassar, I months' sight

do. 30 days' sight Sydney and Melbourne. 1/10 9/16 kang, Shanghai, Moji. Kobe, Yokohama, and 45 Soerabaya, Samarang, and Batavia, to Hong 4 months' sight Francs ..........................................2.34 Amoy is imparting a considerable impetus 6 months' sight

1、..............................................2.35 to the export trade of the Dutch Indies, says 4 months' sight Germany......191|| Fair play. Bar Silver.......

.....16 11/16 Bank of England rare

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4 months* sight L/C. 5 months' sight L/C.

Buying.

NOTICE in given by the Harbour Master at Newchwang that the Treaty Power Consuls OPIUM QUOTATIONS,

have decided in view of the establishment of normal conditions as regards navigation to To-day's protan 5 are as follows:-

abolish the extra 50% charge for pilotage which Mutwa New...

was temporarily authorised in April. This will @ 1,050/1,000

be pleasant news for marines and steamship ....@ 1,105/1,150

@ 1,180/1,220 companies. @ 1,250/1.300

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l'atoa New Benares New Persian (Paper)

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1,100

... 1,070 .... 880/940

LOCAL AND GENERAL. GENERAL Ma denies that the Japanese have been enlisting any flunghuise.

IT is reported that twenty-five thousand Rus sian wounded are now under treatment at Harbin,

THREE Russian prisoners escaped from hat suyama, two were promptly recaptured and the destination of the third was known, MARINERE should note that the beacons which marked the fairway over Muara Inner Bar, on` the N.W. Coast of Borneo, have disappeared.

sionary Society, situate at Shaukiwan, has been THE Basel Mission Chapel of the HBasel Mis. added to the list of places licensed for the solemn nization of marriages.

H.E. the Governor has approved the appoint effect from 20th September, 1904, of the Hon. ment to the Hongkong Volunteer Corps, with W. J. Gresson as Lieutenant.

A NEW bank in connection with the Swato - Chaochoufu railway, opened at the former port Hua Shang Yin Hang. and at Hongkong, is known as the Chung Kuo

THE Formosan ports of Tainan-fu and Anping have not yet withdrawn the quarantine restric. tions against tiongkong, enforced in March last, owing to the plague."

SANITARY measures are adopted against this Colony at Manila, Indo-China, Burma, Shang, bai, Madras, Bengal, British North Borneo and Labuan, Newchwang and Siam.

THE gorges about Ch'ing-yuan are said to be

the most serious obstacles on the Canton. Hankow railroad, and will necessitate the con- struction of a few short tunnels.

THE name of Dr. Alice D. Sibree, of the Alice Memorial Hospital, has been added to the Register of Vedical and Surgical Practitioners qualified to practise medicine and surgery in this colony.

ON Saturday, the Mid Autumn Festival, the Empress Dowager was to invite the ladies of the various Foreign Legations to visit her at Ebo Park, Her Majesty's favourite residence outside the West gate of Peking.

AMONG those who have recently joined the Hongkong Volunteer Corps are Mesars. A. E. Wright, F. H. Dillon, C. E. Frith, G, W. Coysh, C. W. Ward, R. Duncan, S. G. Hames, E. F. Casey, C. M. S. Alves, and F. Ward.

THR Korean chargé d'afaires in London, on being interviewed, denied that the agreement mentioned on the sth uit, meant a Japanese protectorate. He declared that the Independ- ence of Korea is fully guaranteed.

Ir is expected that the removal of the artificial obstructions to navigation in the Canton River the proposal to improve the accommodation will simplify dredging work in connection with for shipping in the harbour at Canton. TONNAGE frequenting Singapore 1903 was over twelve million, an increase of 350,80s, British ships represented double that of any other nationality, the Dutch being second, German third and Swedish and Norwegian

IT is understood in official circles that a tele gram has just been received from Viceroy Teen Chun, at Canton, asking that Tis. 400,000 he sent at once to Kwangai as a military fund. Though the public treasury is practically ex- hausted the local authorities at Canton are Eastern Times. exerting their utmost to obtain these funds

IT is with much regret we have to announce the death, which took place, from fever, on

Saturday, of Mr. 1. Ewan, overseer joiner at the Kowloon Docks Mr Ewan was a very popular man among his confteres, by whom his untimely death is much regretted. He leaves a widow and five children. The funeral took place yesterday.

THE Japan Gazille publishes the following communication from Tokia-The so-called altreatment of foreign war correspondents at the front seems to be proving very castly Some prominent correspondenis recently rode out of the fighting lines and sent uncensored telegrams to London. Their wires are based on erroneous data in some respects, but their standing as war correspondents gives their "pinions great weight.

It is reported in Shanghai mndaria circles that an application by the Russian Consul General to return to the Afandjour the rifles she was disarmed, has been granted by the that had been taken away from that ship when apanese Government, but on condition that, fest, no ammunition. for then shall be sup plied; second, no Russian sailors shall be allowed to carry them about; and third, and most important, that the crews of the Astold and Groovet must not be allowed to handle them.

INVESTIGATIONS made by the Kobe Chamber of Commerce (Japanese) with a view to ascer- taining what effect the war has had on Kobe trade with Ching, show that the total value of exports to North China-Dalny, Port Arthur, Newchwang, Tientsin and Chefoo-dating four months ending April 30, amount to 1,117,373 yen against 3,335,845 yen last year; but the trade with South China showed a great increase for this year, the total value amounting to 8,232,261 yen as compared with 6,335,336 yen last year,

THE surgeon in charge at the Tung Wah Hospital charged his richsha coolle with leav. ing his service without giving notice, on the 14th inst, Defendant said he did not leave could not work. Asked if he was not now the service of the complainant he was sick and actually working in the employ of another Chinese gentleman, he admitted the soft im peachment. He was fined, by Mr. Wolfe, Fry, $4.of which is to go to complainant ad com pensation for the trouble an inconvenience he had been put to.

QUITE a large number of steam launches are now built and engined at Canton. Hitherto shipwrights had the machinery fitted at Hong kong, and although many of them prefer bring ing the craft to this part for the purpose others the quarter, April-June, we find that out of are trying their hand at it themselves. During eleven vessels measured for tonnage at Canton there were eight built at that port, two at Hongkong and ont at New Jersey, U.S.A Five were built and engined at Canton and two were placed entirely in the hands of Hong. kong builders.

THE Consul, the padra, the constables and the wonks at the British Legation, at Bangkok, bad a turn over the sticks" the other evening, when a British subject broke out of his cell and made the proverbial "dash for liber y." It was the Registrar's tyke which eventually drew fugitive, having failed to negotiate, walked and up to him by the water jump, into which the hid beneath a pontoon The chief ganler took up the running, and brought the man safely to shore. Life in Bangkok may not be pleasant but it is the moment of excitement which deives

the programme of the Shanghai aulump race meeting, to be held on the 1st, 2nd and 3rd of November there are seven events, including the Shanghai Gold Challenge Cup (value 500 guineas to be won twice in all by ponies then. bra fide property of the same owner or Shanghai St Leger (value, Tis. 750, on the owners), on the first day; nine, including the second day; and nine, including the Race Club Challenge Cub (value, Tis, 500), and the Champion Sweepstakes (value, Tls. 800), on the third. There will be an off day,

THE case of manslaughter against Thomas 1lynes, overseer of works at Messrs. Butterfeld and Swire's shipyard at Quarry Bay, who is alleged to have caused the death of a coolie employed in the yard, under circumstances recorded in these columns ist Thursday, was called on on Thursday and remanded to Thursday next. Mr. Master, of Messrs. Johnston, Stokes and Master, appeared for the defence. Later on Mr. Master applied to Mr Wolfe for the release of the accused on bail, and after some discussion it was granted in the sum of $1,003: →

A MOJI despatch published in the Japan Times, states that, the enemy's mine-searching vessels issued from Port Arthur, escorted by a number of torpedo-boats and destroyers, hut on the approach of our blockading vessels they returned towards the entrance without firing a single shot, even though within range. One of the destroyer, with its four fonnels and four machine guns, the latter pointing towards our vessels, looked especially business-like. To the great snrprise of our officers and mep, however, it was discovered on closer inspection that all these vessels were nothing but steam. launches, painted to resemble warships and. fitted with wooden guns. In this connections. it is said that a similar device was resorted to by the Russians during the battle at Liaoyang imber cut so as to resemble guns being mounted at several places.

Hockey Club was held at the Hongkong Cinb. THE annual general meeting of the Hongkong on Thursday Mr. J. Barton occupied the.. of the report and accounts, remarked that they chair. Mr. Barton, in moving the adoption spoke for themselves and there was to need to enlarge on them. They had a successful year and the Club was on a sound basis to com- seconded and the motion was carried.. Mr. mence the coming season. Mr. Knyvett Barton moved that the following committee ba elected "en blor"-L. Murphy (captain); L. E. Dartnell, R.N.; Capt. P. G Davies, A.O.D 1. Hooper; C. P. Chater; P. K. Knyvett; T. 0. Gray (Hon. Sec. and Hon, Treas.) This was. seconded by Mr. Hooper, a hearty vote of carried. On the motion of Mr. T. C. Gray, thanks was accorded the chairman. This termionted the proceedings.

IT is interesting to note that, in reporting op the trade of Wuchow fast year, the acting Com. missioner of Customs thus refers to the efforts In Tonekane to relieve the dist ges in Kwongsi away the cares and worries of life in a tropical Pagar Dock Co., the Hon. W. P. Waddell pacially, was a success, and was administered Province:The Bengkong Relief Fund, es- unostentatiously in accordance with the true principles of charity.

town.

CHINATOWN was last night alive, with the ru mour that Port-Arthur had fallen. The report was that a prominent Chinese merchant had received a telegram to that effect from Dalny An old woman, named Makino Masa, has lodged a claim in the Tokio District Court

"Boys" were bringing the news in to their hearing was in take place on Sept. 20th. against Marshal Marquis Oyama, and the

masters at the dinner tables, and almost every Chinaman in the town had "Tort Arthur" on claimed that the carriage of Marchioners several leading Chinese merchants, but while his lips. A representative of this paper saw Oyama injured ofsintiff on a road near the they, like others, had heard the rumour, they dwelling of the former, and the defendant redid not know the source from which it eman- fused to give compensation,

It is

F. D. CHESHIRE, who will be remembered by our older residents as formerly connected with the American Consulate at Faochow, and for reveral years with the fegation at Peking, and more recently appoi-ted Consul-General at Mukden. has now been appointed Consul General at Canton in the place of Mr. McWade, retired.-Foochow Echo.

ated, nor could the recipient of the wire men- tioned be discovered.

CHENG Chung Fat, the Chinman, who was wanted at Hamsilam, Chins, for committing, with others, an armed ro1 bery in that district,

under circumstances already reported, and who again placed before Mr. Kemp on Monday came to Hongkong with some of his loot, was

at Hamuilam, He was committed to Victoria for extradition, at the request of the authorities

Gaol for fifteen days, during which period he could, if he so wished, apply for a writ of habeas corpus. If no application has been made at the end of that time he will be committed to the custody of the Chinese police for extra- dition.

THE new river steamer Ki-ling is not quite the largest plying on the waters of the Yangtze, Hongkong, and in point of comfort and but is the largest of its class to be built in elegance is surpassed by none, remarks the N. C. D. News. She went up from here already heavily laden with cargo for the river, and it was expected that she would leave Shanghai for the river part about the 23rd inst.. The ship's staff as she goes into service, consists of Captain Sutherland, Chief Officer Cogan, and

Ir is notified in the Gosette that the Governor has been pleased to accept the services of certain gentlemen who are desirous of being formed into a Volunteer Corps under Ordi nance 4 of 1891, and have offered their services in that behalf, and that His Excellency has ordered that such Corps shall be designated by the style of "The Hongkong Volunteer Troep. THE Siamese Tramway Company, Ltd., pro miles for Tes. 250,000; to construct an electric pose to extend the Pangkok City scheme at tramway on the west side of the river, 64 miles in length, for Tcs. 450,000; and to construct a steam tramway from the rompany's terminus at Samsen to Pakret, a distance of 12 miles, for Tes 500,000. The estimated cost of the 12 miles of extention is thus Tes. 1,200,000. GENTRAL Luke Wright, Governor of the Philippine Islands, has definitely refused to pardon Mr. Edward .F. O'Brien, editor of the Manila Sunday Sun, now undergoing a term of imprisonment for libelling a Filipino mem-

IT is stated that the strength of the Russian ber of the Civil Commission. A petition, si n-

forces at Vladivostok, not including the gar ed by all the journalists in Manila, was sent to

rison of the forts, amounts to about two the Governor praying for the pardon of Mr. divisions of the Siberian fusiliers. The troops which have from time to time made an ape O'Brien, but the Governor refused it's prayer. ON Sunday morning, after malir, the Bishop these fusiliers. It is believed the force st pearance in North Korea are detachments of of Victoria administered the rites of ordination Vladivostok is being strengthened. No women to the Revs. Percy Jenkins and Herbert B.

are now living, within the fortified zone of the Ridler, who were thereby admitted to the order port, which is probably due to notification MA, acted as Archdeacon, the Rev. G. A the people to be prepared to leave in anticipa- of the Priesthood The Rev. F. T. Johnson, recently issued by the Commander advising Bunbury, as Bishop's Chaplain while the Ortion of the city being bombarded. dination sermon was preached by the Rev. W. Southam, B. D., the Rev. F. Icely M.A. Inton fog the litany.

Officer Johns, Chief Engineer Manthie, 2nd Engineer Finlayson, and Third, Engineer Thompson

Ar the half yearly meeting off the Tanjong (chairman) mentioned that at the request of the London Consulting Committee, the Managing Director left Singapore early in June to confer with Messrs. Coode Son and Matthews in con nection with schemes for improving and de veloping the Company's properly, and a week ago the directors had a telegram advising them that, as negotiations were sill proceeding, Mr. early next month, to enable him to completa Nicholson's departure would be delayed until his report. After mature deliberation, the Board decided to widen both the Victoria and Albert Docks. This work has been put in hand, and when the alterations are completed, the Company hope to be able as far as width is concerned, to dock and repair almost the largest steamers that touch at that port,

THE ex-chih haien of Namhoi, Pui Chin Fu, tenced to be decapitated by the high authorities who after his extradition from Macao was sen

the fact that his passing was arranged for the at Cant n, is still in the flesh, notwithstanding 14th instant, and the announcement that the Viceroy of Llang Kwang would witness the ex- ecution to prevent some doped coolie being substituted. It would seem that Pul Chin Fu hai many friends, Advices obtained through Chinese sources seem to indicate that there ill-gotten gains with certain mandarins of would have been no trouble had he shared his higher rank. Furthermore bad Pul been other have missed his boat to Saigon where he is than a confirmed opium fiend he would not tended to seek sanctuary. We are informed that in consequence of an impeachment by # member of the Board of Censors, the execution of Pui was insisted upon by the Throne, but a "stay" was granted in view of local complica tions which might result,

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THE death is announced at Bangkok, from heart disease, of the Rev. Fr. F.. Schmitt, of Periew. The Reverend Father had spent some 40 years in Slam, about 37 at Petriew He was held in the highest respect and where he bull the Roman Catholic Church. esteem by all who knew him, and his

Patriew hearted deration and sincerity which won one of singla. him the deep and unaffected love of those He was also known as a consummate Biamesa over whom his spiritual influence. extended. scholar, and was deeply versed in Siamese

and only recently learned Malay. When the knew more than one dialect of Chinese well, antiquities, says the Bangkok Timu, He

Siam Society was formed he was elected # number of the Council as a matter of course, and be recently contributed articles of value to the Revue Indo Chinois, while important work of his appears in M. Pavie's publications, Now that the Yental coal miner, to the north. east of Liaoyang, have been occupied by the Japanese, a Tokio expert, Mr. Hosol, and several engineers, will be sent there, in order to says that the Eastern Railway has hitherto make an inspection. In this connection the een using roal first from. Yantai, secondly Fashun, and thirdly Kaiping, as well as Japan ese coal, in addition to wood as an auxiliary fuel. Early in May last, the Japanese, how THE Singapore Chamber of Commerce disap- THE business of coolie emigration from this ever, ut the railway connec ing with the coal proves of the proposed harbour scheme as de- Colony to the Straits Settlements and Federat depot in Liaotung, subsequently, by the occu at Tis. 90,01 cash, at Tls, 90,91.913.91.90 for note that, according to the Foochow Echo, tailed in Mr. Matthews' report dated the rethed Malay States is becoming a matter seriously.pation of Inkao, the importation of Kalping this month's settlement For October Tis. 91 an exceptional number of old hands, owners, of February, 1ood, addressed to the Crown calling for the further attention of the author coal was suspended, floreover on September From Saigon to this, the market re-opened and Tis 91 are reported. November af trainers, etc., are leaving the port in the course Agents for the 'olonies, on the ground that the tes. There were several men and women at 16i cents per picul, but gradually advanced Tu 02). December sales have been published of the next few weeks. Such names as Slems advantages expected to be gained are not com charged today with enticing men and girlscolliery near Liaoyang. Thus the Futhug ith the Tapanese 'captured the large Yental under the influence of a much liveller demand at Tis. 92, The 93, Tin 92), Tis, 92, and to-day sen, Simpson, Oswald, Balloch, and Schlee,mensurate with the enormous cost entailed, here with the object of sending them to Singa. coal mine alone is left as a source of "fael, for springing up, and a small carrier was placed at Tis. gr. London quotes 11.5, sales. are included in the list.

which it is feared must eventually lead to the pore, and a number of prominent lawyers were the Russians, but it is expected to be also at 20 cents. At time of waiting, as cents per Docks-Farnham Boyde hare been improv picul is offering though for medium sise only, ing steadily all the weak in public opinion and

cided to appoint a committee consisting of the remanded for further evidence, and that the mine is located about 15 or 10 miles south-east creation of port dues. In fact, it has been de engaged in the prosecutions. These cases were taken by the Japanese shortly, The Fashun but it is quite an open question whether ton at the close buyers prevail. For cash Tia. 181,

Chairman (Mr. Frizell) Messrs. Waddell, Shel. offences are recognised as serious is evidenced of Mukden, In case of Fushun being occur nega can be procured even at this enhanced Tis. 182, Tis. 181, 181,,Tis. 181 and Tls, 184

ford and Romenij to prepare a petition to be by the fact that bail was set variously at $500 pied by the Japanese the Russians will be rate, In consequence of continuous demand have been established. For the quarters

presented to Government against the adoption and $800 for the men, and $:50 and $500 for the obliged to rely on various mountains in Kirin for Japan porta local stocks of grain have clearance sales are recorded at Tia. 183. Tls.

of the scheme, to be opened for public sig women accused. This sort of emigration must Province, and railway trafic must be greatly become mech reduced whilst theron market, 181, The, 191), Ti#: 187, TÍ6, 181, 183) Cata="" with the sloth Mahrattas

nature.

be stopped, and the sooner the batter,

affected,-Xold Feral

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la their circular of 24th ultimo, Messrs. Lamke and Rogge report :-The market during the period under review has maintained its firm tendency, previously reported, and the future oatlook continuas very healthy and promising. Tonnage is gradually, being re- duced to a very small compass and the time would seem to be near at hand when great difficulty will be experienced in meeting in quiries at all. MAN

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Wharves Shanghai and Hongkew Wharf shares, in the early past of the week strength ened for December and rates firmed up to Tis. 170,1723. To-day the tone is quieter and shares have been sold at Tis. 170 for the same date, fourth. No cash quotations have been made, but for the account Tls. 1621 and Tls. 164 have been ACCORDING to a report, twelve missionaries, reported. Yang'sze Wharf and Godowns are while passing the vicinity of Kwangsi city, unchanged.

were suddenly attacked and murdered by a Shipping Indo-Chinas have been in strong band of robbers. It is, therefore, feared that demand until the last few days when a lull this will give rise to diplomatic complications. occurred in the buying, owing to the recenf-Eastern Time rise in exchange, Shares have changed hands

THE steamer Hordings leaves Bombay on 3rd January, and arrives at Hongkong on 14th February, with the 19th Infantry, She will come back again on the 23rd March, with the 12000 Baluchis and call at Mandvi, 8th April

it is notified in the Gorffe that an examina slon, open to all qualified natural-born British subjects, for appointment in the Civil Service of India, or for Eastern cadetships in the Colonial service, or for clerkships in the home Civil Service, will take place in London, com- coplas of the regulations, syllabus of subjects of mencing on the 1st August, 1905, and that

examination, and forms of application to be filled up by the candidates may be obtained at the Colonial Secretary's Office.

H.E. the Governor has given his assent, in the name and on behalf of the King, tofthe follow ing Ordinances passed by the Legislative Coun- cil:-Ordinance No 8 of 1954-An ordinance to amend the wild birds and game preservation ordinance, 1883 Ordinance No. 9 of 1904. An ordinance for enabling Tung Wah Has pital to acquire, hold, mortgage and sell land and hereditaments in the Colony of Hongkong; amend the prepared opium prdinance, 1891; Ordinance No. 10 of 1904-An ordinance to

Ordinance No. 1 of 1904-An ordinance to amend the protection of women and girls or dinance, 1897,

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