HONGKONG METEOROLOGICAL
SIGNALS.
A NEW CODE.
We have received from the Hongkong Observatory a new code of meteorological signals which comes into force at Hongkong on New Year's Day. They are the same as those at present in use at Shanghai, and will be hoisted on the must beside the time-ball at Kowloon Point for the information of masters of vessels leaving the port. They do not neces sarily imply that bad weather is expected. The siguals are as follows:-
THE
Sitepung.
CAPTIVALS.
Page
HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, MONDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 1905.
Stenton, Br. 8, 4,308, Chas. Jackson, 3rd Feb-Slovapore 29th Jan, Gen.-B, & S. Lanschan, Br. 3.5, 4.983, Sperling, 3rd Feb.,--.]
Moji 28th Jan, Coals.-Chinese. Zoronster, Br. 2.0, 2,383, J. Ewan, 3rd Feb.,-
Kuchinotzu 7h Jan., Coals.-M. B. K.' Hanoi, Fr. s.s., 7av. P. Merleer, 3rd Feb,- |
Halphong and Haihow and, Feb., Grà.— A. R. M. Glenfarg, Br. s.5, 2,350, Holman, 3rd Feb.,- Singapore 28th Jau, Gen-McG. Bro. & Gow.
Nanshan, Ara. s.6., 1,343. W. D. Prideaux, 3rd Feb-Cavite, P.1.31 Jan., Coal-Order. Hailan, Fr. s., 377, L. Andersen, 4th Feb.,--
Pakhol and Holhow 3rd Feb., Gen.-
R. M.
Taiwan, Br. 6.8., 1,109, H. Harder, 4th Føb,-
Wuhu gest Jan, Rice.-B. & S. Pollux, Nor. .3., 750, C. Svendsen, 4th Feb.,- Sourabaya 24th Jan., Sugar.-Order.
A cone point upwards indicates a typhoon to Tungshing, Br. 1.s., 1,173, T. W. Selby, 4th the North of the Colony.
A cone point upwards and drum below in dicates a typhoon to the North-East of the Colony.
A drum indicates a typhoon to the East of the Colony,
A cone point downwards and drum below indicates a typhoon to the South-East of the
Colony.
A cone point downwards indicates a typhoon to the South of the Colony.
A cone point downwards and ball below indicates a typhoon to the South-West of the
Colony.
the Colony
Feb, Chinxiang 31st Jan, Ground-nuts. -J., M. & Co.
Clara Jobsen, Ger. ., 1,103, F. Bendixen, 4th Feb.,Wahu and Chinkiang 31st Feb., Rice and Ground-nuts.-J. & Co. Baron Eldon, Br... 2,385, 1. Ulstrom, 4th Feb-Karatu 29th Jan, Coals.-D. & An Pho, Br. .., 966, J, Kynoch, 4th Feb
Saigon 31st Jan, Rice and Gen-Wo Fat Sing & Co. Pitsanulok, Ger..., 1,267, C. Fuchs, 4th
Feb., Bangkok 28th Jan., Rice and Gea.
-B. & S.
Keong Wai, Br. 5, 1,115, W. Möllermann, 4th
Feb, Bangkok 24th Jan, Rice.-B. & S. Haitan, Br. 5.8., 1,200, J. 5. Roach, 5th Feb., -Swalow 4th Feb., Gen.-D., L. & Co Henley, Br. 5.8., 1,494, Svivi, 5th Feb.,
Cardiff 6th Jan,, Coal.—D. & Co., Ld. Centurion, H.M.S. battleship, 10,500, F. F.
Fegen, M. G., 5th Feb,-from Mirs Bay. Ocean, H.M.S. battleship, 12,950, T. G. Greet,
5th Feb,-from Mirs Bay.
A ball indicates a typhoon to the West of Rambler, Br. surveying-vessel, 835, Monro,
5th Feb.,-from Mirs Bay. Astrea, Br. cruiser, 4,360, Lionel G. Tufnell,
5th Feb.,-from Mirs Bay. Sutlej, Br. cruiser, 12,000, Wm. L. Grant, 5th
Feb.,-from Virs Bay. Iphigenia, Br. cruiser, 3,6co, Fawckner, 5th
Feb., from Mirs Bay.
A cone point upwards and ball below indicates a typhoon to the North-West of the Colony.
Red Signals indicate that the centre is believed to be more than 300 miles away from the Colony,
Black Signals indicate that the centre is believed to be less than 300 miles away from
the Colony.
The above signals will, as heretofore, be hoisted only when typhoons exist in such parl tions or are moving in such directions that in. formation regarding them is considered to be o importance to the talony on in shipping leav ing the harbour.
NIGHT SIGNALE.
Two lanterns hoisted vertically indicate bad weather in the Colony and that the wind is expected to yeer,
Two lanterns hoisted horizontally indicate bad weather in the Colony and that the wind is -expected to back.
The signals are repeated on the dagstaff of the Godown Company at Kowloon, and also, by day only, at the Harbour Office and on il M's Receiving Ship.
LOCAL STORM-WARNINGS.
The Colony itself is warmed of approaching typhoons by means of the Typhoon Gun plated
at the food of the mast, which is fired whenever
a strong gale of wind is expected to blow here.
•
NOTICE BOARDS,
Notice boards are placed at:~~
Joint Cable Companies' Office. Ferry Company's Pler, Ice House Sireet. Blake Pier..
Post Office.
Harbour Office.
Forry Company's Pier, Kowloon,
WEATHER-FORECASTS and STORM WARNINGS are exkibited on the above boards daily about 11 a.m., and also at other hours, day or night, whenever necessary. Informa tion of importance is also issued by "Express
THE CHINA COMT METEOROLOGICAL
REGISTER is exhibited at the same places daily
about noon. It contains observations made at Hongkong and at a number of stations in the Far East, together with Remarks, Weather forecasts, and information regarding the exisi ́ence and movements of typhoons based thereon.
SPECIAL INQUIRIES,
Hague, Br. cruiser, 12,000, Shortland, 5th
Feb,-from Mirs Bay. Andromeda, Br, cruiser, 11,000, R. N. Om
manney, 5th Feb.,--Mies Bay, Vengeance, Br. battleship, 17.950, Leslie Stuart,
5th Feb.,-from Mira Bay. Chiyuen, Ch. 5.5, 1,177, C. Stewart, 5th Feb.,- Shanghai 2nd Feb., Gen.-C. M. S. N. Co Ernest Simons, Fr. 8.8, 2,590, Bourdon, 6th Feb-Shanghai 4th Feb., Mails and Gen,
---M. M.
Loongeang, Br. 3... 1,00%, G. S. Weigall, 6th Feb-Manila 3rd Feb., Gen.—J., M. &
Co
Gregory Apcar, Br. 8.5, 2,981; J. G. Olifent,
6: Feb, hutta 3181 J. Pe ang and Singapore 31st, Grn-D. 5. & Co, La. Themis, Nor 56, 1, og, F. Thomassen, 6th
feb-Kobe via Mofi 1st Feb., Gen.
Chinese. Caledonien, Fr. 5.5, 2,540, Gregory, 6th Feb.,
Marseilles 8th jon, and Saigon 3rd Feb Mails and Gen)—M, M.
Fb S Andree Rickmers, for Hangkok, Sauntien, for Shanghai:. Rhenania, for Stanghai. Pentakota, for Amoy. M. Struve, for Swatow. Taking for Canion.
The
17
Per Nanthan, from Cavite-Major Anderson. Per Glenfare, from Singapore-Messrs. Go
bell and Pryce.
Per An Pho, from Saigon-Mr. and Mrs. MacDonald, and 43 Chinese.
Per Chiguren, from Shanghai-Mr and Mrs. Haris, Mrs. Wavell, Mr. Stienberg, and 87 Chinest.
Per Loongsong, from Manila-Messrs. M. A. Graham, J. Van Senden, A. Good, F. H. Stein
and Fullivan.
j
Str. Talwan from Wuhu~Strong N.E monsoon, and rough sea, with overcast wes- ther.
Str. Zoroaster fram Kuchinots -Strong N.Ely gale, and heavỹ sea, overcast the whole passage.
Str. An Pho from Saigon :-Light winds to Paravels, thence moderate to fresh N.E. wind and sea to port.
Vessels in Port.
STRANIE,
CHINA COAST METEOROLOGICAL REGISTER. February and, 1905, a.m.
VISITORS AT THE HOTELS,
Louder, Mr. Martin, R. Moxon, Mr. and Mrs.
Herbert
PEAK.
Bar. Th, Hut. Wind Wr. Atkinson, R. D.
Kagoshima...
Vladivostock.7 am. Nemuro...... 6 am.19.93) Hakodate... Tokia ......... Kochi........ Nagasaki.....
29 97 30.06
01 1003
+1 29.11
1
30.11
Oshima......
Naha....
P
30.16 30.17-
" |3013) -
R.M.30.16-
H
30.12 --
19 130.13
11
30.11
Ishigakijima.. Taihoku Taichu......... Koshan... Tainan
Pescadores... Weihaiwel... a.m. Gutzlaff Amoy.......30 a 30.1358 Sharp Peak...
Agincourt, Br. 3.8., 2,876, Wortnop, 3rd Oct.,-
Hainan 1st Oct., Ballast.-Order. Ardova Br. 6.8., 2,171, W. L. Smith, 29th Jan,
-Moji 23rd Jan., Coal.-M: B. K. Björnstjein Bjornsan, Nor. ss., 736, C. Olsen, 14th Jan-Sourabaya 14th Jan; Ganim Thoresen & Co. Carl Diederichsen, Ger. 5.9., 767, H. 3chlaikian,
and Feb.,-Haiphong 31st Jan., Gen.-J.Swatow
& Co.
Cebu, Am. 5. 647. A. Yuchasagarri, 1st Feb.,
Manila 27th Jan., Gen.-Order. Chunsang, Br. 4.8., 1,418, R. Cox, 1st Feb.,
Swatow 31st Jan, Gen.-J., M. & Co. Dr. Hana Jurg Kiger, Nor. s*, 691, H. E. Larsen, and Feb,Haiphong 30th Jan, and Hoihow 1st Feb, Gen.-A. R. M., Easby Abhey, Br. 3.8., 1,789, R. Prideaux, 30th
Jan.-Colombo 13th Jan, Coal.-Order. Empress of India, Br. s.., 3,032, O. P. Marr shall, R.M,R, 18th Jan.,-Vancouver, (B.C.) 26th Dec., and Shanghai 15th Jan., Mails and Gen.-C. P. R. Co. Fausang, Br. s.8., 1,410, Mitchell, ist Tan
Samarang 22nd Jan., Sugar), M. & Co. Hohnstein, Ger. 2.9., 1,775, H. Hamer, 18th Jan.-Sourabaya 7th Jan, Sugar-Ly W & Co. Nov., Shanghai 14th Nov., Ballast.-J. Indravelli, Br, 1.6, 3,115, S. Cullington, 28th
M. & Co.
Kaifong, Br. s.5., 1,024, E. Finlayson, 27th Jan,
-Iloilo 23rd Jan, Gen.-B. & S. Katharine Park, Br. 5.5, 3,075, W. H. Capp 12th Jan.-Sasebo (Japan) 8th Jan,, Light. -G., L. & Ch.
Kumeang, Br. 5.4., 2,077, E. J. Buller, 29th Jan., Calcutta 14th Jan, Penang 20th, and Singapore 24th, Gen.-J., M, & Co. Mathilde, Ger. 4.9., 678, Surgensen, and Feb
-Pakhoi and Hoihow 31st Jan, Gen.~]. & Co.
Musang, Br. 5.5., 1644, S. J. Payne, and Feb,
-Sandakan 27th Jan., Timber and Gen. J., M. & Co. Mongolia, Am. ss., 8,750, W. P. S. Forter, and Feb., San Francisco 28th Dec, Honolulu 4th Jan, Yokohama 2181, Kobe ajth, Naga-
Saki azth, and Shanghai (Wopvung) gif,
Mails and Gen.---P. M. S. Co. Sambia, Ger. s... 1,67, H. Lueing, 2nd Feb, -Singapore 26th Jan, Gen.-H. A, L. Seaward, US, transport, 350, Croskey, 28th
Dec-Manila 24th Dec. Tean, Br. 9.8, 3.346, A. Sommerville, 3rd Feb.,
Manila gist Jan, Hèmp, &c.-R. &·S.
Sailing VrageĽA.
Forrest Hall, Br. ship, 1,991, P. A. Logan, 14th Jan., New York 7th Aug., 1934 Petroleum.
-8. O. CA,
June, Am, sch., 742, R. M. de la Salo, 28th Jan., Kobe 17th Jan., and Moji zoth, Coal. Mr. G. C. Moxon.
Steamers Expected,
l'estris
From
14 130.13 -
30.27 47 30.23 57 88
Hongkong... 10am. 30.21 66 78
* 30 17 5994 NNE 1 Canton.......9 a.m.30.19 6679 Victoria Peak) Gap Rock Maced Town Manila... Haiphong.... Bacolod......9 m. toila... Cebu.........
Beattie, J. M. Beattie, M. P. Bentwick, Capt. and
Mrs. and children Brown, Col. F. 1. Brown, Mrs. L. F. Brown, Miss Brown, Miss Ethel Bunsey, Col and Mrs. F. W. and children Chapman, A. Chichester, Major and
Mrs. A. A. Clark, Mr. Courtney, G. Darling, Col. David, A., J.
Olifent, Capt. and Mrs. Oliver, Mr. and Mrs. Ollis, F. B... O'Neil, J. L. Hough Parker, R.N., A. R. Parker, Mrs. Paxton, Capt. H, W. Phillips, Major Pollock, C., Mr. Robert, A. Gi Rymer, Mr. and Mrs. *Sawer, Mr.
Smith, C. W.
Smith, A. Findlay Smith, Mr. and Mrs. Spalckhaver, W. U. Steavenson, D.
HONGKONG,
Anderson, Mrs. W. R. Lamothe, W. de
and child.. Anderson, A. L Ascoli, V. Balch, H. H. Barbillon, P, Belford, Lt. Col. ! Bingham, Mr. & Mrs.
TE. and child
Birbeck, R. J.
Bissell, W. S.
Blair, D. K.
Lewis, A.R
Lewis, A. W.
Low, Geo. J.
Marshall, F. L.
|_
McAuslan, W.. Mackenzie-Griova,
Capt., Mm, and Miss
Marriott, Dr. 0.
Martin, J. S.
McAran, T. P.
Mandelli, F.
Boggan, Mr. and Mrs, Mair, R.N., Lt. and Mr.
and infant
Bonner, E. A.
Borthwick, R. W.
Borthwick, Mrs. R.
and child Boyd, H. N.
1 Brown, M, S.. Broughall, L.
C. Cadele, Miss L.
Callos, Mr. and Mrs. Clark, Dr. Francis Clark, T.
Clark, W. G.
Cunningham, G.
ENE 2 bv
David, Jr., Mr.
Dixon, Mr.
Dymock, Lieut, A.
0
Gales, Capt.
Bleen, Mr.
B
Grant, A, R.
Stokes, Mr.
+
Hassan, Mr. and Mrs.
Stoppa, Mr.
11
It
19
30.13 30.19 65
ESE 3 ENE 4-
Haynes, Col.
Story, Mr.
Hareland, F. A.
Thomson, Mr. & Mr. Davies, F. O.
BE 3 C
Holborow, Mr.
W.
Davies, Mrn, J. T.,
11
Hudig, D.
Turner, Miss
30.08
b
Jeffries, H. U.
Uffel, W. von
Joseph, Mr. and Mrs,
Watkins, R.E.,
Caph
19 29.99
Josling, Major C. L.
+
29.92) Br
Kaye, Major and Mr.
and Mrs, Wenborn, S. T.
Deacon, F. B. Dean, G.
M. J.
CRAIGIEBURN,
C. St. JamesDam
February 3rd, 1905, am.
Vladivostock.
Nemuro...
נו
W.M.
Moon, Mr. & Mr. E.M. Moss, Hrs. B.
W. Mors, Master S.
Davidion, R.W.Camp.
ball
Douglas, Capt. & Mrs.),
Hoyle, Lady F.& mald White, Dr. and Mrs. Downing, Mr. and Mrs. Lang, Mr.
T. C. Edwards, G. H. Emerson, A.
Bird, Mr. & Mrs. L. G. Skottowe, Mr. and Mrs. Fisher, H. G.
Mueller, Capt.
Newall, S. G. Newington, A. G, Papier, Miss E. Pattie, Mrs. J. A. Perkins, Mr. and Mrs,
T.L..
Post, Mrs. E. J. Patti, W. H. Priston, Miss F. La Puddepha, W. T Quin, Jas,
Ranney, FO
Ranney, Mrs. F, 0,
Rapp, C. W.
Rice, P. F.
Roach, Mrs. J. S. and
child Robertson, W. R. Rutherford, N. H.
Bayle, R..T. D.
a.m.
-
Schmidt, W. E.
a.m.30.12 -
20.09-
SK
Dann, G, H.
W.
Forster, Dr. A. F.
Scott, Mr. & Mrs. J. G
Franklin, G.
11 |30.32) —
NW
Gaskell, Mr. and Mrs.
130,031-
Holmes, N. M.
Smith, Mr. and Mrs. Fortune, Mr. & Mrs.
Grant Southam, Mr. and Mrs, Foy, Mr. A,
J.
Shields, 1,M,
Fox, Mr. and Mrs.
C.
Skott, O
Somerville, Geo,
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H
30.11-
Morrell, G. E.
and child
Frege, Mr. and Mrs. A.
Soper, C. H,
E
30.11
Nicholls, E. A.
Stein, A. L.
H
30.04
Gibbons, Mr & Mro,
S.
Stain, S.
29.97
Gibson, Capt. P.
.Steinberg, J.
Glover, C.
Stewart, W. M.
30.09
Graham, F.
Sullivan, H. B.
30.09
30.08
Hakodate ... Tokio Kochi........ Nagasaki Kagoshima.... Oshima......
Taihokua. Ishigakijima.. Taichu.......... Tainan......... Koshun Pescadores...
K 30.02
11
30.04- 30.07 - Gutzlaff ....... Weihaiwei...9 am 30.4323 Sharp Peak...
06.30 a 1904 51 93
Bands, F.
NE
Brown, Mr.
WNW
Ghandler, Lieut,
I
30.32 3991 30.20 49
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Fries, Mr.
NNW
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Furth, H.
N
or
Guertin, C. N.
SI 2 D
Keyl, Dr.
N 2 C
Kiens, L.
od
Lloyd, Mr. and
Mrs. Twyne, Mrs.
and child
Haughton, S.
Riadore, R.N., Lieut. Commander & Mrs. and children; Smith, E. Grant
Webb, Mr. and Mrs. Friedlander, L. H.
Montague
Woodward, Mr. & Mrs.
And children
OCCIDENTAL
Loias, Mr. and Mrs. T. C. and daughter Matthies, P. Munro, Miss A. Nait, V.
Reichel, W. Roher, Capt. W. Roth, Dr.
Worsnap, Capt
KOWLOON.
Grant, A. W,
Gray, H. C. Hall, Capt. 1 Hanron, J. Harding, R. Hardy, Mrs. C. S,
Henaff, Dr. and
and family Holmes, G.
Sweeting, H. S,
Thomas, O. B. Thomson, Dr. J. G. Thomson, H. P, Thornborrow, J. Trimnell, W. D. Tufnell, Mrs. L. G.
Mrs. Tuther, J. M.
Vida, F. R. Wales, H. H. Wemyss, J. L Wenyon, Mr. and Mrs.
W. F.
Hurst, N, Engineer.
Capt.
{Innes, Capt. R.
Heriot, R.M.LI, Capt. Stevenson, Lt. Comdr. Johnston, A.
Thomson, Major and Kempf, H. H.
Kien, W. Watson, Mr. and Mrs. Kihn, Mr.
W. H.
Kite, F. W. Williamson, Major F. Knight, Miss A. E. -
7
HIS BRITANNIO MAJESTY'S SHIPS ON THE CHINA STATION.
Whitton, Mr. A. M.
child and infant Williams, O. J.
Wolf, Philip
Woolmer, Mr. and Mru,
C, E.
Wright, Mr. and Mrs.
Gordon
Swatow.... i 30.09 47 Canton9 am 1911 43 Hongkong...ina.m. 30 13 35 94 Victoria Peak)
Cap Rock ... Macao............... Haiphong ...
Bacolod Manila.......
11030****** Cebu.....
H
30.11 30.14 45
Icely, Rev. F,
2.
INNE
and Mrs. Mackay Mitchell, Mr,
and Mrs.
Katsch, E. A.
29.97 Bo 29.90 B2
Richarde, Mrs, Powell Rowe, Mrs. W. E. and
child Richards, D. B.
Mrs. G. 5.
C. St. James.10a.m.
NAME.
Amphitrite,,. Andromeda
Patroclus..... Singapore JB. & S... Feb. Pekin........... Singapore. P. & O. Co Feb. Arabia Japan.....P. & A. Co Feb. Merionethshire Singapore S., T. & Co Feb. 2 Glory* Emp. of Japan. Japan. C. P. R. Co Feb. 13 Handy P. Segismund, Sydney ... M. & Co... Feb. 13 Hart ... Laisang Calculin, M. & Co Feb. 14 Hogue... Prinzess Alice. Colombo... M. & Co... Feb. 16 Humber ... Manchuria San F'cisco P. M. Co... Feb. 15 Iphigenis Aragonia Portland ... P. & A. Co Mar. 31
*
CLASS.
TONS.
¡GUNS. I.H.P.
2020 | | 2000 |×·
Lieut-Commander C. Assel...
LAST REPORTED AT
CAPTAIN.
Alacrity Albion Algerine
***
despatch.vessel...
1,700
3,000
battleship; tst class...
12,950
top
cruiser, 1st class
Agents
Dut
11,000
73,500
18,000
Commander Harbord Captain Sydney R. Fremantle Reserve
Hongkong
***
Hongkong
2. "
Hongkong
cruiser, 1st class
11,000
16,500
Astraen
cruiser, 2urt class
4,305
7,000
Captain Charles Windham, c.v.0. Captain R. Nelson Ommanney Captain Lionel G. Tufnell
Wei-hai-wal
44
Hongkong
***
Hongkong
Bramble
gunhest, 1st class
Reserve
Hongkong
7
Britomart...
gunboat, tat class
Reserve
**
**
*
Hongkong
8
Centurion
battleship, 1st class...
10,500
14
13,000
Captain Fegan...
+F
***
I
Hongkong
8
Cherub
water tank and tug...
390
300
Hongkong
Fame...
torpado boat destroyer
305
5,700
Hongkong>
***
battleship, 1st class,..
12,050
16
13,500
Captain Hon. Stopford
Hongkong
torpedo boat destroyer...
275
4,000
Hongkong
torpedo boat destroyer
275
4,000
Hongkong
cruiser, 1st class
1,200
14
Captain Shortland
***
Hongkong
storeship...
1,640
Boo
Lieut. P. M. Riadore
141
At Sea
cruiser, and class
3,600
7,000
Janus .. Kinsha
torpedo boat destroyer ...
280
9,900
river guoboat
**
...
Hongkong
Whampoa Dook Returns,
at Kowloon Dock.
Moorhen ... Ocean
85 180 12,950
Вой
13,500
Captain William B. Fawckner Lieut.-Commander J. A. Gregory...... Lieut.-Commander G. B. Powell ... Lieut. Commander F. B. Noble ... Captain T, G. Greet
Hongkong
Hongkong
Yangtase
Hongkong
1.
Hongkong
Helias .......
111
10
19
Otter .... Phoenix
350
6,300
Hoogkong
Katharine Parke
19
**
1
Rambler
650
Reserve...... Commander C. E. Monro
***
10
I
Hengkong
***
Hongkong
J
240
Lieut. Commander Robert E. Vaughan. Reserve
West River
14
**
Hongkong
11
11
11
Sandpiper
240
必发
บล
Strips...
3,600
7,000
Lieut. Commander H. T. Atlay Captain C. H. H. Moore
***
Hangkong
Shanghai
H
t
Cosmopolitan
Suipe...
river gunboat
85
240
Lieut-Commander Davidson
"
Yangtuse
+
Taku...
toi pedo boat destroyer...
230
6,500
Lieut. Q. Craufurė
*་་ *17
Hongkong
Tamar
**
receiving ship
+
4,650
Commodore' Dicken
Hongkong
Teat
**
river gunboat
+180
Bop
Lieut.-Commander E. V. Dugmore
Yangtszo
Thetis...
cruiser, and class
3,400
9,000
Captain J. A. C. Wilkinson ...
Singapore
Tweed Vengeance
coast defence gunboat
Hongkong
battleship, int class...
12,950
torpedo boat destroyer
355-
13,500 6,300
Cap'nin Lestię Stuart, P.44.0....
I
Mirs Bay
Hongkong
Waterwitch Whiting Woodcock... Woodlark
surveying ship
620
450
torpedo boat destroyer
збо
5,900
river gunboa!
150
55P
river gunboa!
150
550
Lieut.-Commander Ernest C. Hardy Licut.-Commander H. M. Wells... Lieut.-Commander Hugh Somerville Lieut.-Commander Wason 100 41*
Hongkong
Hongkong
Yanguta
Yangtze
Pex Gregory Aptar, from Calcutta, &c.Mrs. | Tsingtau J. Bews, Messrs. T. P. Bews, C. Tute, Geo. Low, M. Arathoon, 179 Chinese and i japanese. Per Ernest Simons, for Marseilles from Yokohama Mr. E. Erudel. From Kobe-
Kaifong Hohnstein Kansu
Mr. Hautek. From Shanghai-Mr. Madier, | Chun Sang Mrs. Ballard, Mr. Burkley, Mesars. Olive, Dubois, Davis, Welsch, Sabatier, Nemand, Marguis Sforza, Le Roland, Minirzzi, Gasse, Allan, Mottie, Mr. and Mrs. Mosco, Messrs. Thoribe, Raguenes, Guiguera, Twedo, and 10 French soldiers. For Part Said Mr. and Mrs. Poliievosky, Prince Kekonatov, Col. Lozareff, Mr. Hupera, Lieut. and Mrs. Tcherkassoro, Mrs. Ramensky, Mr. and Mrs. Tcherkassoro and baby, Mrs. Guemmelman, Mr. Prestine, Mr. and Mrs. Tytaro, Messrs. Vese, Du Ver- adi, Mchesnetzky, Alexcuff, Boutlers, Homen. se, Garchini, Livando, Fraenkel, Vesselago, Poplavsky, Tcherkassov, Itaal, Gorbatchersky Korolev, Dlussay, Korotkik, Biseeck, Baranoff, Klupffel, Runsky, Zrajarsky, Menchoy, Lroff, Ivatchenko, Daniloff, Alatykin, Gladkow, Ave! lanne, Strahowsky, Mr. and Mrs. Vasilievo, Mr. and Mrs. Nadkine, Messrs, Kowsmenko, Silves strow, Klinsky, Dabrov, Dandree, Ivanoff,
Hianów, Mr. and Mrs. Vesseloff, Mr. and Mrs. Terentieff, Messi. Titoro, Carre, Guermas,
Semenov, Tverdy, Baudiatzky, Mr. and Mrs. Bard and daughter, Mrs. Nicolalero, Mr. and Mrs. Makarenko, Messrs. Gregorico, Stefano, Dylewky, Mr. and Mre, Seanetreff, Messrs. Ziroff, Gullier, Kolaed, Ermandon, 151 Soldiers and Marines. For Colombo from Yokohama -Messrs. Verschur and Gaba. From Shang-
hai-Mrs. Ganesine, Mrs. Kantzaritch, Mrs. Sakoushes, Mr. and Mrs, Palzini, Messrs. Rall, Petro, Glinka, Passadaroff, Dopoff, Winter, Пogoursey and Nikoloski, For Singapore from Yokohama Comdr. Gallina, Messrs. Young and Chotermall. From Kobe 8 Japanese From Shanghal-Messrs. Williams, Harry For Saigon from Masters of vessels or their agents may,Morning and Garnier.
Shanghai-Mass. Verbilies, Hirater, Des whenever necessary, call at the Telegraph mares, and 4 Annams. For Hongkong fram Company's Office in Connaught Road and Yokohama Messrs. Tring Sui Pao, Mire, Fir- tune and son. Hessrs. Martin, Ascoli, Jemat sew'd telegrams to the Observatory asking for and Jalt. From Shanghai-Mesure, Tackey, special information without charge. Such Mueller, Boyd, Kien, Thuyen; Barnes, Mr. and Mr. Hanafi, 3 children and a amiaba, Mr. Inquiries may also be sent from the Police Murray and serrant, Mrs, Marsha, Anderson, Heligaun, Vanghau, Allanson and servant, Station at Kowloon Polat which is connected Jaffer, Liest, Brooks, Mears. Naitaly, Young, with the Observatory by telephone,
Taylor, Cooper, Mrs. Carmen, Messrs. Klein- mann, Hion, Hakao, Katal, Roberts, 6 Chinese and India.
"1
THE LAW OF STORMS.
Further information concerning the weather to be expected while signals are hoisted, and sailing' directions, are given in “The Law of Storms in the Eastern Seas,"
F. G. FIGO,
Acting Director, Hongkong, Observatory, and January, 1004.
Shipping Report.
Str. Haitan from SwalowModerate N.E.
breeze, and fine pleasant weather.
Str. Tungshing from Chickiang N.E. monsoon, overcast, fide weather,
Strong
Su. Baron Eldon from Karatsu:-Strong N.E. winds, cloudy weather throughout.
Str. Stentor from Singapore :-Light to mød- arata NE, monsoon, and smooth to moderate
Post Office.
A Mail will close tor:- Macao-Per Wingchof, 7th Feb., 7:30 AM. Kupe, &c., India, via Tuticorin-Per Ernest Simons, 7th Feb., I AM.
Macao-Per Heungskan, 7th Feb., 1.15 P.M. Shanghai-Per upch, 7th Fob., 3 PM. Namian-Per Taithum, 7th Feb., 5 P.M. Sanbne-Per Hot Fu, 7th Feb., § P.M. Kongmoon, Kumchuck and Kaukong-Por Hongkone, 7th Feb., 5 P.M.
Nagasaki, Kobe, Yokohama, Honolulu and San Francisco-Ter Mongolia, 8th Feb., 10.45 A.M.
Shanghal, Nagasaki, Kobe, Yokohama, Victoria and Vancouver, R.C.—Per Empren of India, 8th Feb., 10.45 AM.
Singapore, Penang and Calcutta-Per Kum- sang, 9th Feb., 2 P.M.
Manila Per Tean, gth Feb., 3 P.M. Manila-Per Rubi, 11th Feb., 9 A Europe, &c. India, via Tuticorin-Per Simia, 11th Feb., 11 A.M.
Robin... Rosario
***
river gunboat ..
battleship, 1st class... torpedo boat destroyer
loop, surveying-vessel river gunboat
floop...
river gunboat.**
Cruiser, and class
Virago
J
* Flag of Admiral Sir Gerard U. Noel, Commander-in-Chief,
* Flag of Rear Admiral the Hon A G. Cuncy flowe, c.n., c M.Q.
...
•
142
river gunboat protected cruiser
gurboat Armoured cruiser gupboat cruiser...
FAS
river gunboat .. destroyer
destroyer.... armoured cruiser
river gunbeat river gunboat
destroyer
cruiser...
Salgon
Salgon Haiphong
Saigon Haiphong
NAME,
FLAG AND DESCRIPTION.
FRENCH MEN-OF-WAR ON THE CHINA STATION.
TONS GUNS. H. P..
COMMANDING OFFICERS.
LAST REPORTED AT
Acheron Argus...
armoured gunboat
144
+
1,796 10
1,700
Lieut. Ferret
***
**
river gunboal
--
-100
****
123
300
Lieut. Jeanaci...
Saigon Canton
Avalancho
434
river unboat
the TAN
140
150
Haiphong
Belaunest ...
...
riyor gunboat
150
Ceronade... Casse-tête Chateaurenault!
river gunboat
150
Lieut. Hus...
Saigon
***
*
400
Saigon
***
1
140
130
Saigon
8,018
1,700
Captain Prat
142
525
438
Lieut. Merveilleux du Vignaux
Saigon
Gulf of Siam
9,500
Captain Allaire...
***
...
***
1,000
Lieutenant L'Eost...
Bale d'Along
100
*** ** **
་་་
3.985
5,500
Commander Amet...
** ***
410
www
Lieut. More
221 **
ད་་
6,300
Lieut. Cotoni...
**
Fr
***
303
Lieut. Jcheune...
***
中 **
[+ 1991
20,100
Capt. Goodot
..
**
*** *** ***
Lieut. Portier ...
Baie d'Along
-
***
***
•
100
308
Lless Contoser
Haiphong
101
Haiphong
300
Lieut. Beaustant
+91 216
401
Haiphong
Fet
**
15.
1,250
1,200
Commander Simon
+01
Chomulpo & Shel
sub-marine...
Armbruster
***
30+
...Saigon
armoured cruiser
tre
9.700
19,600
Capt. Duval
T
101
Saigon
***
destroyer ...
***
6,300
Lieut. Prat
++ 310 101
river gunboat
Lieut, Grellier... про
4,018
8,500
Commander Chavaller...
+
114
Lieut. Lavissièra
***
**
307
6,300
Lieut. de Reinach-Werth
wat H
gb-marino
Lieut. Glorieux Jo
*
...
battleship, reserve
9.437
6,071
Commodre C. P, M. Poidlolla
... destroyer
Lieut. Leball.*
201 F
**
1.
armoured gunboat ...
1,796
1,700
Capt. Dupriet.
102
**
**
...
Brmoured crylser
120
10,014
4FF
guabpat
H
629
20,000 909
Capt. Guibertsau
47]
Lient. Roque
#
411
*
Fivor gunboat
+4 240
destroyer
battleship, reserve
144
*
749
*50
Capt. Terquemy.
6,150
river gunboat ...
123
4,560 500
Lieut. Brugson
Singapore and Sourabaya-Per Fausang, Cometa rth Feb., z P.M.
D'Assan Décidéo Singapore, Penang and Bombay--Per Capri,
Descartes 13th Feb, 11 A.M.
Estoc Cebu and Iloilo-Per Kanṛu, 13th Feb. Francisque... 3 P.M.
Fronde Timor, Port Darwin, Thursday Island. Cook Gueydon... town, Cairns, Townsville, Brisbane, Sydney, Henri Rivière Hobart, Launceston, New Zealand, Melbourne, Jacquin Adelaide and Porth-Per Empire, 14th Feb., | Javelion Kersaint 9 AM.
Fort Darwin, Thursday Island, Cooktown, LYPX Cairns, Townsville, Firishane, Sydney, Hobart, Montcalm... Launceston, New Zealand, Melbourne, Adelaide Mousquet and Perth-Per Taiwan, 14th Feb. 3 P.M.
Olry *** Pascal...... Eumpe, &c., India, via Tyjicorin-Per
Paibg.... Zietin, 15th Feb., 11 A.M
Pistolet Protée....... Redostable in Sabre ... Styx *** Sully Surprise Taking Tako Vauban Vigilante
Manila-Per Zafro, 18th Feb., 9 AM, Tientsin-Per Chfkl, 28th Feb. 3 P.M. `- Shanghai, Nagasaki, Kobe, Yokohams, Victoria and Vancouver, B.C.-Per Emprusă of Japan, 8th Mar,, I AM,
Barometer
30:26
Foi at 7. gat
TO ..
30.16
Temperature ... 54 Humidity............. 9 Rainfall...sitabat, qa
By
cruisgr...
gunbqar
destroyer...
Flagship of Vice-Admiral Bayle, Commander-in-Chief.
Flagship of Rear-Admiral de Fauque de Jonquières, Second-in-Command
H
**
120
***
Haiphong Chuocking
*** Colombo
Tongku
...Haiphong
Saigon
... Saigon ... Falzon
Saigon
Baie d'Along Shanghai&Yangtse Upper Yangtse
"Saigon
Salgan Canton
China Traders' Insurance Company, Limited
North China Insurance Company, Limited
Union Insurance Society of Cantan: Limited
ex Factory.
SHEWAN, TOMES & Co., General Managers. Hongkong, and September, 1904.
Hongkong Fire Insurance Company; Limited
(so.
FOR SALE
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