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The North Sea Incident-The Alleged Bribery,

LONDON, 22nd December. According to the newspapers, it was 15- certained yesterday, that the agents of the Russian Government are two of the better class English seafaring-men named Walsh and Bennett; when interviewed they admit ted that they were in Russian employ,' and that they had obtained four statements con firming that there were torpedo boats among the trawlern; these statements had been

signed before the Russian Consul; they denied that they had been bribed but only compensated as informants for loss of time,, The Consul, who is also an Englishman, at an interview, said be anticipated that an official statement would be issued shortly; his only duty was to take the statements,“

(Cablenezus,}

Japanese Warships coming South,

*San Francisco, 19th December, Forty Japanese vessels, under the command of Admiral Togo are now sailing south through the Yellow Sea to intercept the Baltic fleet. Nothwithstanding its reported return, the Japanese government has been notified that the Baltic feet is now less than five-hundred miles west of Colombo, in the Indian Ocean.

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, SATURDAY, DECEMBER 24, 1904.

· SKASONABLE WEATHER.

TUR COLD SNAP IN HONGKONG.

A shivering crowd in the morning has been eloquent if silent-testimony to the rigour of the weather which we have all experienced during the last few days. It was only last week that Hongkong was sweltering in the summer breezes, and loking for the air and whence it came. But yesterday the cold snap fell, and people who boasted of their hardy constitutions and wonderful vitalily gave in to the blast. The Chinese coolies, to whom few Europeans can talk, looked lika lumps of melting ice, and for a wonder even the 'ricksha men were civil to a fare. All they wanted was a run, and it is possible that the man without a cash would have been given a free fare, uply that the puller might get warm. Yet according to that gentleman who rules the weather and marks it off on squares, there was little diminution in the temperature. In hot weather the clerk of the-seasons carefully informs your that he has shaded the glass, and kept it away from any influence which might induce the mercury to rise. The result is that one perspires all to no effect, because the glass belies his story about the heat.. But in winter

and especially when the cold snap comes, the clerk of the weather takes immoderate glee in placing the thermometer beside the fire so that it is impossible to tell what you really feel in the way of chilliness. It does seem ridiculous

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· TURF TOPICS.

It was bitterly cold at the rails this moming, and when Jardine's lot was given a three- quarter gallop there was not enough light to enable the quarters to be taken. The whole distance was done in 1.45. Other times were As follows:-

Mr. Mody's sub, im.-35, 1.12, 1.48, 2.21 3/5. Mr. Forrest's sub. 4.-(?), 1.09 3/5, 1.44. Sylph Rose, Standard, and Mr. Mackie's sub. 14-Time: 398. 1.21 1.59 3/5 2.36, 3.11

Mr. Cruickshank's sub. and Mr. Gresson's Derby -391. 1.14 1/5, 1.48 2/5..

Mr. Humphrey's gub. 4.—41), 1.18, 1 338. * Dr. Jordan's and Mr. Dorabjee's sub. f-381, 1.16 1.50.

NAVAL NOTES.

The Portuguese gunboat Rio de Limaj Commander Reis, is expected here shortly on her way to Macao.

THE SIEGE OF PORT ARTHUR,

THE COURAGE OF MADAME STOESBEL,

A Chefoo telegram to the Tokio Nichinichi states that most of the rivers in the neighbour- hood of Fort Arthur have now frozen, with the

troops are much facilitated.

To-day's Advertisements.

HONGKONG REGATTA.

Prince Adalbert aboard, left, Bangkok on 6th result that the movements of the Japanese A REGATTA under the Patronage

The German battleship Hertha, with H.R.H.

inst. for Singapore, Java, and Manila.

The Italian cruiser Liguria with the Duke of Abruzzi aboard, has arrived at Hanoi, where a banquet was given in honour of the royal

naval officer.

As is anticipated in our columns some days

A Shimonoseki telegram, of the 12th inst), to the ijf, reports that Russian officer who sur rendered to the Japanese troops on the sth inst. states that General Stoessel frequently inspects the troops in the front lines in com- pany with his wife. The General is now rather disprited, but his wife is constantly encouraging

him.

since, the battleship Vengeance arrived from Amoy via Mirs Bay yesterday. Sho-reach-

The Mainichi correspondent at Moji has ed the Northem port on the 16th inst, and remained there until the Sunday morning abiained the following statement-from-an when she came back as far as Mirs Bay, under officer who has just returned from Port Arthur: going a steam-trial onthe way down. It seems-On the 6th inst, at three o'clock in the that the coal aboard was not of the quality for afternoon, a Russian staff officer, accompanied a very successful test with the result that the by four junior officers, proceciled to a place at the south-eastern foot of 203 metre hill and trial did not produce the most satisfactory results. Her speed was between 16 and 17 displayed a white flag. A' Japanese staff of koots, while the revolutions were not main-ficer and a few other officers went to receive tained at 110, which is full power and them, and were asked by the Russians to con. calls for something like 18.5 knots. One sent to a conference being held on the 7th, at would imagine that the coal has been stored 3 pa midway between the Russian and Ja- at the Kowloon depot for too long a period, panese advanced lines, south of Suishin. The for it is in very small sizes and partly perished. held at the appointed place. In the course of Japaneseconsented, and the conference was duly The Vengeance arrived in Mirs Bay on Mon- day last and went to torpedo practice the this the Russians asked for a other short truce day following when she was unfortunate in in the vicinity of 203 metre bill for the purpose of clearing away the dead bodies, whereupon losing a Whitehead torpedo. The divers en. deavoured to locate it, but being unsuccessful, the Japanese replied that they would comply a reward of $50 has now been offered for in- with the request, on the condition that a truce formation which will lead to its recovery. On should also be proclained in the vicinity of Sonshushan. The Russians refused this re- Wednesday a party went ashore and for some time was busy collecting greenstuff for Christ- mas decorations. We look to-seeing a good bunch at each masthead to-morrow, May all Christmas.

H.E. The GOVERNOR,

of

| H,F. Vice-Admiral SirG. Nori, KGB, KCM,0, H.E. Major-General VILLIERS HATTON, C.B., Commodore C. G. DICKEN, R.M.

will be held on FEBRUARY 11th, 1905, and will include the following Races- I. THE GOVERNOR'S CUP: A Challenge Cup presented by H.E. the Governor, for four oars; limited to residents of Hongkong. Each crew to be drawn from a single unit, „defined-as: A Regiment, a Ship, a Corps,

the Volunteers, a Firm, or any body of gentlemen working together in the same profession or calling. "If any one unit is not strong enough to provide a complete crew, then any combination of two similar units may be made.. A Club whose object is rowing simply is not eligible to compete, Entrance fee, $10.

2. PEN. FOURS.

3. JUNIOR FOURS: the crews will be made up by the Committee from the entries re- ceived. Limited to Hongkong. Entrance fec. Sig.

4. OPENPAIRS. Entrance fee, $s.

5. Pairs, RandAN GIGS Limited to Hong

kong. Entrance fee, $5.

6. OPEN TUB SCULIS.

entrance fee, $2.50. 7. MEN-O-WAR GIGS AND WALERS. En

trance fee, $1. Post entries allowed. 3. MEN-O'-WAR CUTTERS. Entrance fee, Si.

Post entries allowed.

AND THREE SAILING RA

1. H.E. THE GOVERNED UP for Crusing

Yachts. English Rig.

1 THE COMMODORE OF R. H. K.Y.C.'S CUP

for Cruisers, Chinese Rig.

Mr. Mumfords's subi 14.-46, 1,30, 2.10, 2:49, 3-24 3/5.

Mr. Elve's sub. ---35, 1.13. Mr. Apears sub. 41 1/5, 1.17 2/5, 1.57 3/5. H.E. the Governor's sub141-3/5, 1.19. 2.00, 2.35,3/5-—

Cake Walk and Hackenschmidt's 4-36, 1.11,3/5, 1.48,3/5-

EARLY BIRD.

CANTON-HANKOW RAILWAY, " Much capital appears to have been made by some northern as well as local contemporaries over the misunderstanding which led to what was called the "Seizure of the rolling stock of the Canton-Hackow Railway by its creditors." The facts, as given us by a correspondent, are that a man should wear a blue nose and mit- as follows: For some time, past a certain tined fingers-covering a hand which Smoller faction in China has been agitating for, has graphically described as something like the withdrawal of the concession from the -raw-becf-all to no purpose. There it is, how- Railroad syndicate, because it was of con- ever, and be the thermometer what-it-may, it siderably more value than at first, thought will be allowed that the weather during the past and in order that they might secure-it- couple of days to go back no further, has been for themselves to their own advantage. Find- unusually cold. Of course, it is Christmasing plans failed, and they had nothing fleet is included in the expedition to inect the weather. At the same time a little of it goes a to urge to bring about a legal cancelment of aboard the ships of the Fleet spend a very jolly general attack by the Japanese, but there arrange-a-course ofï Wanchai.

the co cessionary rights they ascertained there was a chese in the agreements providing that the concern should not be sold to any foreign Power or firm without the consent and full approval of China. Now, the emissaries of these factions, who were sent to spy out the conditions and operations of the Railroad Company, were not long in discovering that there were a num- ber of Belgians employed, chiefly in the engineering departments. They immediately reported that these Belgians had been sent out by their government to inspect the progress of the line, investigale prospects, and negotiate with the Railroad Company for the purchase of the concession, and all the concern of the Com- pany in the line. This news,the factions publish ed broadcast, and is consequence a number of labourers, apparently, under instructions from

Less than half a dozen of the blockading warships at Port Arthur have been sent to dry. dock for repairs, while practically the entire

on-coming warships.

The feet that is now ea route to intercept the Ballic squadron, includes five battleships, six armoured cruisers, fifteen protected cruisers, three torpedo gunboats, several gunboats and a large number of destroyers.

Should ench squadron continue at ordinary

speed, the Japanese fiect will reach Malacca

Straits before the Baltic fleet enters the China Sea.

The blockading squadron left at Fort Arthur will patrol as near in the entrance of the inner harbour as the Russian guns will permit, its only purpose now being to intercepi contraband goods.

THE COST OF THE KWANGSI REBELLION.

The finances of the Liang Kuang provinces have long been at a low cbb, owing to the expense of maintaining a large military force in Kwangsi. The authorities of the two pro- vinces have có quantly been in considerable trouble as to ho replenish the provincial treasury, The Genette asserts that it has now been decided to borrow from a Ger- man merchant, Tis. 4,000,000 at 6 per cent, the loan to be redeemable in 60 years. This loan ** 10 be contracted on ibs responsibility of the Liang Kuang Government, and will be inde pendent of the Central Government at Peking.

CRUEL EXECUTION OF A REBEL CHIEF.

long way like but a Sam Wellerism is out of place in these days. Once again we see blaz ing fires and red-cheeked faces.. The only hope is that all may enjoy the season, and that none may have to bewall a mis-spent time in Hongkong.

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CRICKET LEAGUE,

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The following is the League table up to date:~

Matches. Played. Won. Lost. Drawn. Points.

8 I 1 25 15

R. E............

Club.

A. O. C... 10

Kowloon...... 7 5

2

0

H.K. Police ... 7

4

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1

13

9

3

3

3

12

7

3

2

2

3

3

Y

10

8

2

5

I

7

4

- 1

3

6

10

0

6

0

R.G.A. 83rd Co. Craigengower... 7 Civil Service H.K. C. C. "A"

2 8 R. A. M. C. Parsees .......... $ 0 5 0

N.B-A win counts 3 points and a draw 1 point.

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SHIPLOAD OF SCHOOLBOYS,

COMING TO HONGKONG.

Great Britain has been visited by a ship called the Young America, which represents an educational experiment on the part of the According to news from Kwangsi. Viceroy United States of considerable novelty. The Tsen Chen Hauen lately offered $10,000, Young America sailed from Newport at the reward for the head of Lu Ah Fa the chief of beginning of October, with 253 American lads on board who for four years are to live on the rebels, who have had their hiding place in the forty-eight dens of that province. Lu Ah the ship and make cruises to all parts of the world. It is by way of being a compliment to Fa was subsequently captured after a desperate struggle, by luang Chung Li, Liu Cheng Great Britain that on her maiden voyage the Kuci, and Chang, Chen Te, and was, after trial ship should make Edinburgh and London her by the authorities responsible, sentenced to first ports of call. She is a full-rigged sailing "cutting to slices"-a slow and painful process ship, and has been in the Forth. From there of death. (This form of punishment is inflicted she sailed to the Thames, where her arrival only on persons guilty of felony, such as killing was, we understood, to be signalised in some one's parent, murdering one's husband, or tak-way by various scientific societies. From the ing up arms against the law of the country. Thanies the ship, proceeds to Christiania: Copenhagen, Gibraltar, the Mediterranean, the ports

West Indies, and of the thence home to the United States. That constitures the first year's voy. ago. In the second year he voyage will em. brace Lisbon, Venice, Constantinople, and Santiago; in the third year St. Helena, Cape Town, Bombay, Calcutta, Hongkong, Yoko hama, and San Francisco will be visited. In the fourth and last year the cadets, by ther accomplished seamen, will go to Hawaii, Syndey, Hobart Town, Valparaiso, and Rio de Janeiro.

STRUGGLE WITH OCTOPUS.

DIVER'S FEARFUL ADVENTURE

Capetown. While a diver, named Palmer, was engaged at the harbour entrance at a depth of 35ft., in placing blocks of concrete in position, an actopus's huge tentacle shot out and gripped him by the leg, and then another by the arm.

flis horror and nausea increased as the dis- gusting creature drew itself slowly, horribly, and tenaciously from its hiding-place, fucking its feelers round the diver, and eventually fast- ening them all over his body.

mo49 512C,

The special feature of the ship, and the plan of the education which she is intended to give, is that the Young America is not essen. He now saw that the octopus was of enorially a training ship." Strictly speaking, the cadets will be at school on a ship rather than on a school ship; although the training is carried out on naval lines, and the command- ing officer is appointed by the Government, and is an officer of the United States Navy, Moreover, the disciplinary regulations are those of the United States Naval Academy. | But during the four-year course the lads, who may be of any age between fourteen and nine- teen, receive an education planned on liberal

He had managed to keep one hand clear of the suckers. Had be not been able to do so it is probable he would have been dropped.

Having na kaife he could make no fight with the sea monster, which had drawo itself clear of the black and was clinging bodily to him. This was in his favour, If the octopus had anchored itself to any of the surrounding masonry, Palmer would never have been able to free himself by his own efforts.

lines. There are twenty-five professors on He gave the signal to pull up, and bis males board, and the instruction they impart is of two were horror-stricken to see him appear en kinds-collegiate and commercial. The colle wrapped in the grasp of a monster octopus,giate education is to fit the cadets for entrance which would not release its prey.

Knives and hatchets had to be used, and it required the strength of several men to release Palmer.

The creature measured 11 ft. from tip to tip of the tentacles, and was the largest ever landed

bere.-Star.

to the American colleges, the United States Naval, or the United States Military Academy. The commercial course, in which the teaching French, Spanish, Italian, and German is a spe- cial feature, is intended to be joined to a prac tical acquaintance with the channels of the world's commerce-an idea to which the voy age will serve well to minister. There are to IT is seriously-and sensibly-suggested that be special courses in steamand electrical engin- society, in whose wake everyone else will follow eering; and science is to hold a high place in should set itself to revive the Christmas spirit. the curriculum. Indeed, in a good many rer- Of late years it has been fashionable to laugh prets the voyage will be made to illustrate the at this sort of thing, and affect to be bored at work of the Challenger, and, in a modified way, Any attempt at jollity, hospitality, and cheeriness to imitate it. In very many ways the expert At Vuletide, It is quite a relief to find indicament is a most interesting one, and it has many tions of the pendulum swinging in the other well-wishers in Great Britain' as well as in the direction,--The World,

United States.

some interested quarter, struck work, while the general manager-arranged to go to Shanghai to consult the directing manager, and receive instructions as to his mode of procedure under the circumstances. He called his foremen and overseers together and explained the situation to them, and stated that he was leaving at once for Shanghai for these instructions. The men understood the position of affairs, and agreed that this was the best step to take. They then asked to be paid in full, but were informed that the manager had not that amount of money at hand-but would shortly be back, and would bring ample runds-from-Ghangkable then, lelt, passing through Hongkong about a month ago. But no, sooner was bis back turned than some of those who were making every effort for getting hold of the railway put up one of the foremen to sue the com pany for the money due to him, stating that the work was stopped, the inanager had gone away and was not going to return, and the railroad concern was about to change hands. The man then, alarmed about his dues, applied to the American Consul, and the railroad effects were attached. This news was telegraph- ed to Shanghai, and immediately steps were taken to settle the matter, and this was done promptly, the general manager leaving at once on his return to Cantun, where he arrived on Wednesday last. The whole claim over which all the trouble was brought was only $8,500 gold! It is understood that the work on the railroad will go on as formerly "There are many Europeans in the employ of the company, besides the Belgians, bai the proposition is far too good a one for us to think of selling or wanting to sell it, and China has no power to withdraw the conces sion, as she has been informed by the State Department at Washington." So observed an official interested in the concern when spoken to regarding the matter the other evening,

SHIPPING JETSAM.

For some time past the Nippon Yusco Kaisha's Seattle service has been carried on by the two steamers Kanagawa and fyu-muru, From next month a third will be available, as the Shinano-maru is to be released from the transport service in a week or two.

The a.s. Inkum arrived from Durban direct this morning, and will shortly proceed north to load coubes again for the same port.

The 9.5. Sealda leaves to-morrow morning for Chiawantau, to load her complement of coelies for South Africa,

The master of the Norwegian steamer Ragnar Captain H. Nielsen, was recently prosecuted

by the Harbour Office authorities for not re- porting when bis vessel last entered and departed from the harbour of Kobe. Judgment was given in default against the Captain on the 29th ult. and he was fiend Vio0. This judgment having been confirmed, it was ex- eceted the other day on board the steamer,

A similar charge is to be preferred against Captain Fingalsen of the Norwegian steamer Selun, who left the barbour on the 2nd iner

without reporting, says the Kobe Chronicle The bearing of this case was to take place on the 16th instant.

FORMOSA is now almost clear of plague, which has been prevalent in the island since May last. Up to the end of October no less than 4,204 cases and 3,107 deaths were reported to the authorities in the various districts, but between the 1st and 30th ult, only four cases and three deaths were registered

The Italian cruiser. Marco Polo arrived at

Nagasaki on the 13th instant, and is now being repaired. It appears that on Sunday the 11th instant while she was lying at Woosung at anchor, she was run into by the German s.5. Eva while the latter was going into berth. The crusier received considerable damage to the

3. A HANDICAP for all Yachts under 26 feet

linear rating. Entrance fee, $4. Rowing Course-One Mils. It is hoped to

loats to be approved by the Committee.-By kind permission of the V. R. G. and the H.K. B. C., boats will be provided for the first ó races. (in training and at the meeting) on application by intending competitors to the Committee.

Invitations have been sent to other Boat Clubs in the Far East to compete in the Open Inces.

quest and consequently the proposed truce at 203 metre hill was not granted. almost all the. Russian reservists-were-killed_in_the_fourth

are still about 4,000 available combatants. A portion of the volunteers, consisting of men above sixteen years of age, is used along the frontal line, the remainder being employed in the rear, together with the Chinese. Being now accustomed to warfare, they do not retreat or hide even under the severe Japanese fire. The garrisons at the batteries are very ably led and succeed in operating a upper part of her bulwarks, but was not pre- large number of machine guns by incans of vented from putting to sea a couple of days later. very few men, the latter nimbly running from The Evu was damaged somewhat on the bows, one to another. When they fire upon us the

shells make a strange sound, like “gora goro,”; but no injury was received below 'the water line. Before the Marco Polo left here, says the from which we conclude that they are of in- Shanghai Daily Press, it was freely stated that ferior quality, and that the guns are much she was about to return home, but it is evident worn. On the morning of the 6th, a Russian that the impression was incorrect, as her officers soldier surrendered to the Japanese on the expect to make a stay of some length in Japan-height south of Tapingkao. He disarmed him-THE

helf with tears in his eyes, stating that he was a Pole, and that he was one of 3,000 of his countrymen who formed part of the garrison at the outset of the war, none of whom bad any disire to fight for Russia. Many Chinese go to. the Japanese lines to sell the troops eatables, in spite of the danger. Having become ac- climatised, the japanese troops are now in very good health and excellent spirits.

ese waters.

Vice-Admiral Sir G,H,U. Noel, K.C.B, K.C., M.G. the Commander-in-Chief of the Chinn Station, where we have forty warships, is a man of determination, says a home journal. He commanded the Nile at the time of the Victoria disaster, and but for his prompt ac- tion the Nile might have met with a similar fale to that of the Victoria. As a midshipman, he saryed in the White Sea during tha Cizimsan.. War, and he acted under Lord Wolseley as comidander of a saval detachment at Ashantee. Admiral Noel thinks that a sailor should do "every“kind of work, including the, washing of his own linen. On the China Station sailors like to put the laundry-work in the hands of Chinamen, as it is cheap and well done. The gallant admiral took this as an act of laziness. and prohibited it. He was much amused one day to find the following chalked upon a prominent place: "What's the difference be- tween Mankeybrand and a British Tar?"" One won't wash clothes, and the other has-well, got to,"

EVADING THE SUGAR TAX.

SERIOUS CHARGE AGAINST A REFINERY,

ENORMOUS DEFALCATIONS ALLEGED.

COMMERCIA

TO-DAY'S INTELLIGENCE,

1 p.m.

...........With the adjustment of seltlament accounts

practically concluded a heller testing prevalia and the outlook is more cheerful than was noticeable yesterday. Chius Sugars sold for the account at $227 and indo-Chinas for cash for $127, closing with buyers. Shanghai quotes Farnhams Tls. 153 sales, and Tis. 154 sellers; Hongkowa Tls. 145 sellers; these are strictly able in the absence of any shares offering.

for cash shares and no forward rates are avail-

To-day's Advertisements.

THEATRE

ROYAL,

CITY HALL,

COMMENCING

TO-NIGHT:

TO-NIGHT! (SATURDAY), December 24th,

POLLARD'S LILLIPUTIAN OPERA COMPANY.

A remarkable example of evasion of the Sugar-inx has come to light in Tokio. Ac cording to the Yomiuri, the offenders are the Nippon Seiseite Kaisha, or Japan Sugar Re. RETURN OF THE LITTLE FAVOURITES. fining Company of Tokio, who have been evad- ing the Sugar tax by fraudulent means for months past. The Managing Director of the company and the man in charge of the rum manufacture department are now being prose. cuted at the Tokio Chiho Saibansho by a cer- tain Mr. Kin on a charge of evading the tax. It is stated that since October 1901, when the Sugar Consumption-tax was put into force, the company has been in a difficult position, and unable to declare any dividend. The posi tion of the company, however, suddenly im- proved in the second half of last year, when a good dividend was declared, and especiallyTHE during the present half-year the company has seemed to be most prosperous. This is now alleged to be due to profits made by evading the Sugar-tax. It seems that the company has. been importing the raw material from Hawaii. First of all, it is alleged, both the Customs and Consumption-tax were artfully evaded in pas sing the raw sugar through the Yokohama Customs House. In the lighters transporting the sugar from the steamer to the hatoba, em ployes of the company would extract 70 to 80 KING

the

kin from certain bags and conceal amount at the bottom of the lighter, and later this would be forwaded to Tokio with- out undergoing the examination of the Customs authorities. Two other employés of the company were stationed at Yokohoma, where they passed goo-kin bags for 400 kim at the Customs by fraudulent means, and the suger so smuggled was concealed in tanks, Employd's kept watch round the, premises of officers, and gave warning at their approach, the company against the advent of the tex Two sets of books were kept, one for the inspection of the authorities, and the other for private use. It also alleged that the scales used by the company for the examination of sugar by the authorities were fraudulent. The raw material refined daily being about 400 bags, the tax evaded would tetal 344 per day, or about Y123,000 a year. Some time ago the Metropolitan Police had reason to obtain evidence. Now it is alleged the chain of | evidency is compleio—Kode Chrquícit,

TO-NIGHT,

BELLE OF NEW YORK.'

MONDAY and TUESDAY, December 26th and 27th, "THE GEISHA."

WEDNESDAY and THURSDAY, December 28th and 29th,

"A GAIETY GIRL." DODO INACTIVE PREPARATIÓN.

PRICES AS USUAL.

Box Plans at the ROBINSON Co. Hongkong, 24th December, 1904. [1350 BRITISH INDIA STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY, LIMITED.

FROM RANGOON AND STRAITS,

THE Company's Steamship

"PALAMCOTTA,"

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

Cargo impeding the discharge or remaining onboard after 12 o'clock Noon, the 26th instant, will be landed at Consignees' risk and expense into Godowas at East Point

No Fire Insurance will be effected. Bill of Lading will be countersigned by,

JARDINE, MATHESON & Co,. Agentz Hongkong, 14th December, 1904.

ENTRIES CLOSE on FEBRUARY 1st, 1005, and should be sent to the Hon. Secretary, Central Station. The Committee is constituted as follows: Colonel L. F. Brown, R.E., Chair man; Messrs, E. W. Mitchell, A. Chapman, G. A. Caldwell, C. H. Gale, F. W. Warre, and H. F. Chard, Hon. Treasurer.

E. 'R., HALLIFAX,

Hon. Secretary. Hongkong, 24th December, 1904. [1384

NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.

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

"JAVA,"

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

This vessel brings on Cargo:—

Evora Inardon, Binner S.S. Marmora, Optional Goods will be landen here unles instructions are given to the contrary ́before IP.M., TO-DAY,"

Goods not cleared by the 31st instant, at

will be subject to rent.

4 Pre Insurance will be affected by me in

Na

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

an

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

No Claims will be admitted after the Goods have left the Godowns.

E. A. HEWETT,

Superintendent, Hongkong, 24th December, 1904.

Entimation.

THE POPULAR

SCOTCH

IS

"BLACK&WHITE"

JAMES BUCHANAN & 00, SCOTCH WHISKY DISTILLERS.

By Appointment to. EM. THE KING

and

HRH the PRINCE of WALES

Supplied at all the LEADING CLUBS and HOTELS, and to be obtained from [1982 | the principal Stores,

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