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TELEGRAMS.

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The Baltic Fleet and the Hull Trawlers.

LONDON, 24th October,

The fleet of trawlers which arrived at Hull last night reports that the Baltic fleet attacked the trawlers on Friday night in the North Sca, sinking two, killing two men and wounding many. The solicitors, acting for the owners of fifty of the trawlers, have notified the Foreign Office and the Admiralty of the attack by the Baltic fleet. They state that the first portion of the Russian fleet passed the fishing ground on Friday at mid night, the reminder turned their searchlights on the trawlers for some time and then

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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 26, 1904.

THE WAR.

THE SHAHO BATTLEFIELD.

INTERESTING : STATEMENT BY: RUSSIAN OFFICERS,

The following report, was received on the 15th at the Imperial Beadquarters from Mar quis Oyama,

The report which follows as to the Russian plan of campaign and the strength of their Army is gathered from what we have heard from the Russian officers captured by our Central Army:-

THE FRENCH ADMIRAL.

CORDIAL RECEPTION AT MACAO.

(From Our Own Correspondent)

The field of battle a morais, and the nemies fast bound In this sentence Reuter's corres pasdent with the Russian army forcibly con

Macau, 25th October, 1904. veys some idea of the terrible condition of the troops in the field. It is an aspect of war we

is responsible for many a visit of distinguished The interchange of international courtesies have not been accustomed to perceive in this campaign, and yet none could be blandier and

personages to these shores. Civil, naval and more horrible. Men have lost their finer fenden, under the command of General Kuropat the Far East have invariably made it a point The Russian troops in the vicinity of Muk miliary representatives of Foreign Powers in gould not a powerful and unrestricted kin, now consist of over nine Army Corps, to do honour to friendly Portugal in their visits pen go far to end the war by the simple truth having been considerably reinforced from to the Governor of Macae upon the first occa of the battlefield, even though the battle be home. Such being the case, the Czar on Sepi.sion they can opportunely come here from your conducted upon the principle of some Hague ayth ordered General Kuropatkin Dot to retreat port. His Excellency Martinho Montenegro Convention. We have bad in the past even a step to the north from Mukden. He had the pleasure of dispensing bic hospitality few days some hints of the frightful was also instructed to arlopt offensive measures to the Commander-in-Chief of the French suffering of the troops in the field, observes as soon as possible, with a view to forcing back Squadron in China upon his Excellency's visit the Kids Chronicle. Oficial reports record the Japanese to the more southern parts of to Macao to-day. As stated in my last, Admiral the retreat of the Russian for enites through Manchuria for the purpose of rescuing Pon Bayle, and suite were expected here to-day, and wild mountain defiles where gens have Arthur. So General Kuropatkin, with all his departmental instructions were issued from the

opened fire; the trawler Crane was' sunk: bad to be abandoned and men and horses have troops, advanced to the south of Mukden, Secretarial to accord the distinguished visitors

the bodies of the skipper and the mate, both of whom were decapitated by the shot, were brought to Hull; the boatswain and others who were wounded are now on board the mission ship. The trawlers' Moulmein and Mino arrived at Huli seriously damaged, the latter showing 16 shot holes; it is feared that another trawler was sunk with all on board.

LATER.

The newspapers consider the North Sea outrage a blunder due to panic, but un- animously insist on firm action by the Go- vernment; a demand for an immediate

dropped from exhaustion, in the bitter cold-

exhaustion principally through lack of food

Men have been frost-bitten, troops supposed to be the hardiest in the world, and the conditions under which they are frost-bitten are too wretclied to contemplate. In the retreat they drop out of the ranks and sink forgotten, to figure later in the casualty list, which after ali is the most important document in war.

the reception which the dignity of their office demanded. A lookout was kept on the Guia Fort for the torpedo flotilla which escorted the Admiral from Hongkong. Just about nine destroyers was descried inthe distant roadstead, o'clock in the morning the division of four and by arrangement one gun was fired from the Fort announcing the approach of the little fleet. The swift destroyers crossed the San Francisco bar in processional order, the Pir folet, Commander de Reinach-Werth, with the Admiral on board, leading the way for the other three. As they steamed along the bay in the clear autumn morning in full view of the the beautiful water front of Praya Grande, the inhabitants, whose privilege it is to reside on

the citizens of this benighted city for the spic the defenders of France in these waters. The and span condition of the representatives of

and by itam. they dropped anchor in the inner harbour, along the whole front of which quite a large crowd of spectators had gathered The position taken up by the t-b.-d's is as follows:the Mosquet and Javaline anchored in front of the now dismantled Barra Fort, and the Pistolet and Fronde higher up the river

apology, reparation, and the punishment of retreat, but it is to be remembered, says the intercept the retreat of the Japanese. Six | destroyers excited enthusiastic admiration from

A Tokyo dispatch states that the fighting at the Shabo has been concluded for the present but is not ended. The enemy still continues to attack in the direction of the Left Winx Army Corps, probably to protect the retreat of the extreme Russian right wing. In other directions the Russians have made a general dispatch, that there is still a large force which has not yet been placed on the field. force is in a good position to guard the whole to the protection afforded by these fresh troops that the enemy on the right bank of the Shaba has halted, and maintains his positions against

cumstances, the Russians may again take the offensive at any time. Their movements sug

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To-day's Advertisements.

KOWLOON CRICKET CLUB.

MEETING or MEMBERS of the above

Hon, Secretary, Pro, Tem.; (1155

The battleship Glory, with Vice Admiral Sir Gerard Noel, is leaving here early on Friday morning for Singapore, followed later in the for Shanghai on Saturday, and from there she A Club will be held in the Seamen's afterapon by the Cresty. The Humber leaves

understo'd that the ships Rinaldo, Veslab and at 9 P.M. will go to Wei-hai-wei with stores, etc. Itisabo Institute, Kowloon, TO-DAY, the 26th instant, Espeilgle uce under orders to return to England

HAROLD C AUSTEN, off. Somewhat contrary to the usual course of as soon as possible for the purpose of paying procedure they will not be relieved, and this class of ship on the China Station. They would appear to indicate a reduction of this

should not be very greatly missed as they are of no real fighting value. The Rinaldo and while the Espeigle proceeds home from Vestal will call at this port on their way, south, Singapore. The Tweed will pay off into the of sending her crew to England. The new reserve here, and the first opportunity taken

land in the course of a few weeks. crew for the Alacrity are expected from Eng-

HONGKONG FOOTBALL CLUB.

The following have been chosen to play for

at Happy Valley, to-morrow, kick-off at 4.30 the Club in the match against H.M.S. Glory

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F. H. Kew, Goal; G. B. MacDonald, and EF. Aucot, Backs; A. O. Brawn, H. C. Gray, and G. C. de Martin, Halves; W. H. Williams (Capt.), W. H. Rutherford, R. Macpherson, W, G. Leckie, and II. 1. Garret, Forwards,

SILVER AND COPPER MINES

IN INDO-CHINA.

We understand ongood authority that another

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foreign supervision only. The Sanitary Arrangements are as nearly par fect as possibe, and the work is under constant

H. BUTTON Hongkong and Kowloon.

The best Flour is used. Brown Bread made from the well-known Grabam flour respectively. Boarding-houses, and large consumers.

Special rates to Hotels, Messes, Clube,

H. RUTTONJEE, No. 5, D'Agullar Street,

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

-"BANCA,"

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SAID, SUEZ AND STRAITS. Consignees of Cargo by the ab-e-named vessel are hereby informed that their Clouds are being landed and placed at their risk in the Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Company's Godoins at Kowloon, where each consignment will be sorted out mark by mark, and delivery can be obtained as soon as the Goods are landed.

Optional Goods will be landed here unless

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the culprits. It is pointed out that the most serious aspect of the incident is, that the fleet steamed off at full speed without line of the Russian retreat. Perhaps it is due flank of the Russian Central Army was com destroyers entered the harbour at a slow speed, syndicate is being formed in longkang, this instructions are given to the contrary before attempting to rescue the crews of the sunken boats and not reporting the affair anywhere along the English coast,

It was announced at Hull at midnight that the trawler Wren had been sunk with all hands. It is stated that there are 29

wounded on board the Mission vessel which is still at sea. Some more boats are still missing. Some accounts give the number of the fleet at 150.

Russia's Explanation.

LATER.

Official urgent representations have been addressed to the Russian Government in St. Petersburg in which it is explained that the situation, in the opinion of His Majesty's Government, admits of no delay..

Lord Lansdowne will see Count Benken dorf to-morrow. It is understood that the Russian explanation of the incident is a reason to fear a Japanese mine attack,

Japanese Exchanges.}

Tzar holds an Emergency Council.

ENTIRE RUSSIAN MILITARY FORCES TO BE

MOBILISED.

A European telegram to the following effect reached official quarters in Tokio on 17th inst.-Owing to the great defeat at Shaho, grief and consternation prevail among both the authorities and public at St. Petersburg. As

dividing this forces into three Armies--the Right, Left, and Central. The Central Army, consisting of the 1st, 4th and 5th Army corps, under the command of General Zaibueff, moved shan. The Left Army, consisting of about in the direction of Tangshankao and Lienkwa- | two Army Corps, commanded by General Stackelberg, opposed the right flank of the Japanese Army. The Right Army, formed of about three Army Corps, attacked the left wing of the Japanese Army. Besides these, an addi tional Amy Corps followed the Central Army, while General Linevitch, with the troops from suri, prepared to surprise the Japanese at a turning moverment from the east, in order to place south-east of Liaoyang, making a wide

regiments under the command of General General Linevitch's detachment. The right Mischensko followed up the right wing of

posed the 1st Army Corps, and the flank of the 4th Army Corps, while the 5th Army Corps was, at the rear. The view held by the captur

longed for a long time. Russia is determined to secure final victory at any cost, because if Russia should be defeated, the empire would be torn asunder by revolutionary movement. In the recent engagement, the 37th Russian Division and especially its ist, brigade, suffered most loss. The est company of the 145th regiment of the 1st Division, which engaged the japan ese on Sankwaishishan, was completely an- nihilated, all the officers being killed or cap. tured. The losses of the 3rd Division of the Siberian reserve Infantry were also very great. At first, every regiment of this Division was about 4,050 strong, but the battle at Liaoyang reduced this number to about 2,500. After the recent fighting the number of the men of the 12th regiment of the Division was brought down to only eight hundred

the march of the Japanese. Under the cired Russian officers is that the war will be pro-to watch the arrival of the Freach vessels,

est such tactics, and it is therefore impossible to conclude that the fighting at the Shalio has

finished.

The following report was received at the Imperial Headquarters from Marquis Oyama on 17th instant-

In consequence

of these heavy losses, the regiment had to be commanded by a Captain, a battalion was led by an Ensign, and a company took its orders from a 1st class private. The other regiments are believed to have suffired to an equal extent..

near Green Island.

Between it and 11.30 a.m. the Admiral came ashore. He landed at the Hewngshan wharf, a salute of fifteen guns being fired from the Manic Font as His Excellency stepped ashore. There were present at the wharf to meet the Admiral Mr. A. J. Basto, vice-consul for France, Commander Alves Branco, harbour master, the Secretary to His Excellency the Governor and Chief of Staff, the Aide-de-Camp and Private

several military officers. A guard of honour was drawn up under a captain of the local garrison. The town Band was also in attend.

abce.

After the exchange of the usual cour- tegies with the various officials at the wharf the Admiral proceeded to take up his quarters for the day at the Hotel, where luncheon was The French naval Band discoursed

time to re-open and work the old abandoned copper mines in the hills of Indo-China some 300 miles inland. These have now been closed for the past fifteen years owing to the disturbed condition of the country; but, fortunately, the shafts, some score or co, averaging 50 feet deep bave never been interfered with. In fact they are said to be in first class condition for work ing with but little initial expense. Old assays 35 % copper, 0,600 silver, with traces of gold, on record showed that the output panned out

though there was but little iron or sulphur. During the time that the Chinese worked on these mines the ore was not crushed or smelted, being carried to the coast ports to evade the piratical raids of marauding bands which used

to roam about the country and infest certain

Goods por cleared by the 1st proximo, at 4 P.M., will be subject to rent

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

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

days of the steamer's arrival here after which All claims must be presented within ten date they cannot be recognised.

have left the Godowns,

No claims will be admitted after the goods

E. A. HEWETT,

Superintendent,

Hongkong, 26th October, 1904.

NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.

FROM CALCUTTA, PENANG AND SINGAPORE.

HE Steamship

THE

"ARRATOON APCAR," having arrived from the above Ports, Consignees of Cargo are hereby informed that their Goods will be delivered from alongside.

About one regiment of Russians attacked a detachment from our Right Army which bad been on the line between jopingtails and Dichayoku, but our troops repulsed them this morning at about 9. Some Russians seem to be near Waitaoshau, but their actual position is not known. No change has taken place in the neighbourhood' of the other detachment of the Right Army, he great change has taken place in front of the Central Army either. A mixed detachment commanded by Major-General Yamada began to fire upon the enemy north of Shabopau, yesterday evening (the roth), helping the detachment sent out from the Left Army, Driving away the enemy Dear Gichalotsu, this mixed detachment cap.

a programme of music during the tiffin. tured two guns and two ammunition waggons.

The official visit to Governor Montenegro But having discharged its duty fully, it was re- following gracious message to the Japanese by bis quite, returned the visit later in the His Majesty the Emperor despatched the was paid at a p.m. The Governor accompanied treating, taking advantage of the darkness, Armies in Manchuria on the roth inst.:-Our day. Leaving Government House the Ad- transportation of supplies and necessaries, Co., Limited. when it was unfortunately surrounded by about Manchurian Army promptly made a counter-mital proceeded to the Harbour Office there hand combat ensued. Our troops succeeded in attack against a most determined forward to pay his respects to the head of that depart breaking through the Russians, in the front, recently been reinforced, and, after severe the port. The French official returned to the movement on the part of the enemy, who had ment who holds the rank of Commodore of but both their wings were hard pressed by fighting, which lasted for several days, our the enemy, Our Artillery bad their horses and trapps successfully forced the enemy back to and came ashore again at 5 p.m.

Pistolet after his visit to Capt. Alves Branco,

The State-dinner tendered by His Excellency

one Division of Russians. A severe 'band-to-

IMPERIAL MESSAGE TO THE TROOPS,

the result of a War Council held in the presence many men killed by the enemy and were the north of Sbaho, inflicting much loss upon

five mountain guns behind. The enemy in

served.

localities in the hill. These men were cor stantly recruited by robbers and fugitives and interrupted the Chinese miners to such an extent that they finally abandoned the mines altogether. Of late years, however, the coup. try has become more settled. The country all around is hilly though the bills are not steep, the highest towering barely 3,000 feet above the level of the sea. The slopes are thickly wooded, while for some months annually, dur ing the rainy season, a navigable river runs situated, thus affording further facilities for close past the locality where these mines are

whilst the easiness and cheapness with which draught animals are procurable afford a con stant connection with the coast ports. Now that the pirates have practically disappeared from these regions the natives are peaceful and willing workers, engaged chiefly in tilling and cultivating the land. Owing to the rocky sub stratum at a depth of about 40 feet blasting

we understand that the results of the prospect

of the Tzar on the 15th inst., it was decided/obliged to retreat, leaving nine field guns and him, and entirely frustrating his plan of cam- the Governor to the visitors was attended by operations are necessary to secure the ore, and forces throughout Russia should be ordered front of the Left Army has been taking up a paign. We highly appreciate the valour with the Admiral and saite; this was concluded

that a general mobilization of all the military

The van of the 2nd Don Cossack Division is position since yesterday (the 16th), and slight necessary hardships and eventually secured a the invitation to the members' dance at the ing lately done have been so successful, that it

believed to have arrived at Harbin,

Views of The "Times,"

Gring is still going on between him and our troops there. But the enemy in front of

reinforced since'yesterday, while the Russians

Marquis Oyama's reply to the above was as

which all of you, officers and men, endured the after to p.m. The Admiral graciously accepted great victory.

Macao Glub. I was in error is my last letter delayed after the concessions have been secur- is on the fapis that operations will not be long the Central Army has been considerably follows:-The fact that we were able to drive when I stated that the ball was given in H. E.'sed. On account of so many shafts having been

honour. As a matter of fact, it was a subscrip- confronting the left column of the Left Anny ably reinforced, had advanced with the inten- Saturday; but in view of the Admiral's visit it ing order, not so large a capital will be neces away the enemy, who, having been consider tion ball which was to have taken place last sunk and remaining practically in good work. have been reduced to about one brigade. To- tion of obtaining a decisive victory over us, is The Times says that the Russian Govern. day's loss on our side is believed to reach entirely due to the most illustrious virtue of The Admiral very kindly affered to lead his initial expenses will be so much the lighter.

was decided to postpone it to this evening. sary to start these operations as of course the excellent Band to the Dance Committee; need. the performance of the Band being very greatly less to say, this courtesy was gladly availed of, appreciated and favourably commented upon,

RUSSIA PLAYED DOUBLES OR QUITS.

London, October 15th.

ment played doubles or quits with Kuropatkin and the Army, and lost the whole.

Russia's Suppression of War News. The following European telegram has been received in official quarters in Tokio:--

At the beginning of the war Russia used to publish all military reports from the front. But lately she has become more cautious, and now publishes only summarized reports while the action is still in progress, deferring the publication of details till the divulging of ther may be considered safe.

THE PLAGUE IN FORMOSA.

about 1,000.

RUSSIAN ATTACKS ON THE JỐTH.

The following report was received in the morning at the Imperial Headquarters from Marquis Oyama:-Owing to our attack, a small

force of the Russians which had been near Kokwaasai retreated, partly toward Holing and partly in the direction of Kotailing. Our troops thereupon occupied Kokwansai. About a brigade of the Russians arrived at a place about 2,000 metres nonbwest of Hastupan, and their Artillery has already been stationed east of that locality, Up to the evening of the i6th, nothing serious had taken place in front of Central Army, The Russian attacked the left column of the Left Army six times this morning (the 16th) but our troops repulsed them every time, inflicting much loss, upon them. Again, A consular return of the number of cases of towards the evening, about six battalions of Rus plague in Formosa, where the pestilence has sian Infantry and three companies of Artillery been prevalent since May last, shows a great began to attack the same column, and as en- decrease in both cases and deaths. From the gagement how going on. The number of outbreak of the disease to the 30th ultimo the Russian dead bodies left on the field as a con- number of cases reported was • 4,167, and the sequence of our Left Army's operations was deaths 3,073, but. 99 per cent of these were greatly increased on the 14th. The total count reported previous to August 31st last. Since ed up to the 15th bas reached 4,000, while there that date only 14 cases have been reported,are many more in the vicinity of the left and of these 13 proved fatal. By far the great column of the Army, which have not yet been est mortality occurred in Talaan ken.

Dumbered.

STEEL PLATES FOR HONGKONG.

Your Majesty. In spite of that, we have been We are extremely moved by it and shall be favoured by your Majesty's gracious message. strengthened in our endeavours to discharge our duty, humbly submit this.

The Crown Prince also sent a congratulatory message to Marquis Oyama's forces.

A PACIFIC NEWS CENTRE.

The attendance at the dance was small; only twenty-four ladies were present and the men consisted principally of officers in the junior

service, besides the Commanders of the tor- pedo-boats and of H.M.S. Robin and U.S.S.

Callae, which are in port. The entrance to the Club-house was illuminated with Japanese lanterns and the decorations, which were plain. consisted of buntings. The flags of France and Portugal were prominently displayed over the main entrance. The Governor and Mrs. Mon- teacgio, were prevented from attending the dance in consequence of the death of a relative in Portugal.

To-day's Advertisements.

ST. ANDREW'S BALL.

SCOTSMEN desirous of SUBSCREWS to the forthcoming ST. ANDREW'S BALL, on 30th November, are requested to forward to the Undersigned their NAMES and ADDRESSES, and to state whether Married

ringle

DAVID WOOD,

Hon. Secretary, St. Andrew's Ball Committee. Hongkong, 26th October, 1904. [+164

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IMPERIAL GERMAN MAIL LINE. NORDDEUTSCHER LLOYD, BREMEN, NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.

When the Pacific Commercial Company's cable was laid from San Francisco to the Orient it was predicted by the Chronicle that it would ultimately make San Francisco the distributing centre of all transpacific news. It is rapidly materializing that way, thinks the journal which proceeds in the following strain. Yokohama, Hongkong, Shanghai and other points on the Chinese and Japanese shores are in telegraphic and Dutch capitalists have organized a com union with the Commercial cable, German The Commanders of the two foreign gunboats pany now to bring the islands of Celebes and in port made an official call on the Commander- Yap into the cable system, via Shanghai and in-chief during his brief stay hers. His Excel- THE Steamship the island of Guam, and the inducements which lency will be leaving Macao with his escorts have influenced them to seek telegraphic com this way will doubtless have a similar effect munication with the United States and Europs

to-morrow morning for Canton,

ultimately on other Oriental and East Indian settlements and interests.

CORRESPONDENCE.

(We do not necessarily endorse the opinions expressed by Correspondents in this column.)

THE BOXING CONTEST,

TO THE ED OF THE "HONGKONG' Telegras,"

Since the Oriental war began all of the news originating in Japanese sources has been trans. mitted over the Pacific cable to this city and FURTHER RUSSIAN RETREATS

here distributed throughout the old and now The Imperial Headquarters received the fol-worlds. San Francisco is not yet getting the lowing report from Marquis Oyama on the benefit of the advertisement, however, to which night of the 16th ju

it is justly entitled by virtue of its position as According to a report from Kansho, the places having less claim to distinction are the point of distribution, and which other According 19 the Portland, Or Telegram, enemy, who had retreated the other day to obtaining. War news, for example, coming that Sam Newman, the professional pugilist, is SIR,-I read in your Issue of last evening Mr. James J. Hill has asked Me E. H. flarri-Pinchoshan, bas further retreated toward through Shanghai, Yokohama, Tokio, Chefoo, to meet "Baby" Smith, of the army, on the 2nd man to transport 3,000 tons of steel plates to Kwascotas and Hingking. Nothing has been Tien-isip and other transpacific points is usual November, provided the City Hall is not other- Hongkong The plates were shipped from beard from Ishiynku or Shaotents. Reports

ly reported as having been transmitted via one Kastern mills to Puget Sound, and were to from Kwanten state that the Russians who left have been sent from the Northern Pacific ter- Kwinin, having been defeated by the japan minal on. Hill steamers to the Orient. The ese the other day, have not since been seen reason for the Northern Pacific's action in Co-operating with the Cavalry, our detachment, desiring the steel re-shipped from Portland to the Orient, is not clear to shipping men, but it is believed that the war situation has influenced the action of the Northern Pacific. It cannot be learned what action the Harriman interests will take in the matter,

or the other. If the same thing were done re-wise engaged during the evening. It is said garding the distribution of cable news at San. they are to fight for the welter-weight champion Francisco, the latter would be the most con- ship of China. I have very good reason for be- spicuous city in existence to-day in the eyes of the civilized world, So far, the fact that the lieving that Smith is a middle-weight, and if which was sent to Sbitac from Saiwatu, atceived "via San Francisco" is obscured. Professional giving away weight. In the event of news coming across the Pacific has been re-this is so, surely, it is another case of the pro tacked the enemy at Newshintai, on the 14th, bably the conditions under which it is trans-Smith winning in what manner would he es. whereupon the Russians retreated to Chaaisu, mitted are responsible for it; but the time is tablish his claim to the welter-weight cham- wori to the north east. Our detachment much of a world's news centres either Lon- pionship? Yours, etc.,

sarely coming when San Francisco will be as porsaed the enemy as far as a place about four don, Paris or New York is at present, and will ci south-west of Koliokuin on the 15th, gut the credit for it everywhere, d

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Hongkong, 26th October, 1904.

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Optional Cargo will be forwarded unless notice to the contrary be given before II A.M., TO-MORROW MÖKNING...

No Claims will be admitted after the Goods undelivered after the tst of November, will be have left the Godowns, and all Goods remaining subject to rent.

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