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TELEGRAMS.

[Reuter's.}_ Parliament.

London, 15th February..

Rt. Hon. Mr. H. H. Asquith will move, that the fiscal question, having been discus sed for two years, the time has now come for submitting the issue to the country with "out further delay.

Later.

In the Ministerial reply to Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman's suggestion that the Ministry should resign, it was stated that this was a natter which rested with the members of the House of Commons.

A discussion of the fiscal question at the present Parliament would be irrevelant. The Opposition was taunted with being in a state of confusion in regard to their future pro-

gramme.

It is not intended to introduce the Re- distribution Bill this session; the Govern ment, however, will nove a resolution wills a view to the appointment of a Commission to elaborate redistribution.

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 1905.

HONGKONG" VOLUNTEER. For fire to be effective it is necessary that

KESERVE ASSOCIATION.

INTERESTING LECTURK ON "FIRE TACTICS."

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the range of the object fired at should be fairly arcurately known. This knowledge is obtained in a variety of ways-by means of range finding instruments, by tial volleys, by maps and by estimation pure and simple. Range finding implements and maps cannot be easily used except at the commencement of an engage: mente consequently ranges must be found by It must always be careful observation of fire borne in mind that ineffective fire is worse than useless, because it encourages the enemy and disheartens the men who delives it; and fire can only be effective when the range is known and some definite object pointed out to fire al

CONCENTRATED FIRE.

all, is when the line of fire is perpendicular to the front of the target.. The important thing. to remember is, to seize 'every opportunity of bringing oblique and enfilade fire to bear on the enemy.

At the close of the lecture, the gallant young 'officer was long and loudly applauded,

The Chairman said-Your Excellency, Gentlemen-I know we shall all accord to the lecturer a very hearty vote of thanks for the most | capable and interesting lecture Just delivered to us. As he has said. Sir-and no one is more capable than yourself of knowing the truth of what he said--the subject he has dealt with is a very complex and difficult one. He seeing to me to have a thorough knowledge of that which he has undertaken to do, and in the lecture he delivered he has shown that he bestowed considerable core on what he laid before us for our instruction.

Under the auspices of the above Association, which now can boast of 36 members, a most In the flouse of Commons, Lord Lans-interesting lecture on "Fire Tactics" was given downe, replying to Sir Henry Campbell in the City Hall last evening, by Lieutenant Bannerman, said that ill-considered inter-Fiennes of the Royal West Kents, and followed vention in the present war would be likely with the clusest'attention by some fifty or sixty to be fraught with the worst results. It was members of the Association who were present.. unnecessary to say that, should the oppor-Sir Henry S. Herkeley occupied the chair, and was supported by H. E. the Governor (Sir Mat- tunity offer, the Government would avail

thew Nathan, R., K.C.M.G.,) Hon. Mr. Gers. The question of concentrated versus dis- thereof with alacrity.

Thom Stewart, Hos. L. A. W. Barnes-Lawrence, persed fire is one of great importance. Con

Rev. C. 11, flickling, Messrs. E. A. Hewett, W. centrated fire means, the fire of individuals

One or two of his remarks were most particulars H. Trenchard Davis, H. H. J. Gompertz, J. R. and units, often widely separated, directed on

ne common object, such as that portion of ly interesting to me as a member of this Michael, A. Seth, Higby and many others.

the enemy's position against which the decisive Association, formed by yourself for the purpose The Chairman briefly introduced the Lec-attack is to be pushed home or as I said be of standing up case of need to assist those turar, who illustr. ted his most important points fore, some object which is, at the moment, of who will in the first instance he brought into

the firing line. He has shown us that the firing | by capably drawn diagrams which he most great tactical importance, such as an attack by

Cavalry on the flank or a general counter-line must depend altogether upon the assistance lucidly explained).

attack. The object in fighting is of course which can be given to it by those in FIRE TACTICS,

the destruction of the opposing force. The support and in reserve. Should the time ever Lieutenant Fiennes said: the subject of more thoroughly this is done the quicker come when our services will be needed, they will be in the reserve, and I feel sure when this lecture is I have found great will the campaign be brought to a conclusion. difficulty in dealing with, inasmuch as so The moral effect of losses in battle is in direct that time does come, we will be found to be many considerations involved in the proportion to the space of time in which they effective supports to those in the firing line, In another direction this body of men can be term "Fire Tactics." The expression itself is are inflicted. Trongis whose morale is high en not definite. All tactics are fire tacties in a ogh to stand a loss of 50 per cent. spread over. inost usefully employed-I make the sugges- tion for Your Excellency's professional con- certain sense because tactics are generally un- several hours' fighting, will be utterly de Gerstood to mean the mangering of trapps into imoralized if that percentage of less is inflicted silerasion-that is with respect to the question of Maxim gun rapid firing. It seems to me. positions from which their fire will have the on them in, say, 30 minutes. I will now try

we are a body out of which a machine section maximum effect upon the enemy, with the and show how concentrated freassists in in- maximum of fosses to themselves. Fire Tactics dicting a high percentage of loss in a given could be formed. They say a beld gun does in a mare restricted sense may be taken to time. To illustrate this point, I will quote not require any great physical exertion, so we, mean the method of application of the different from Colonel Mayne's book "The Infantry as veterans, should not have much difficulty in descriptions of fire to suit the varying phases Weapon and its use in War." He says that direction (laughter). It requires coolness, and requirements of an engagement, offensive Suppose the statement is correct that, under calmness and judgment, which comes from old or defensive. It is as far as possible in this field conditions of firing an ordinary man will age, and as to accuracy of vision, that we will soon prove to the world at large we still sense i propose to try and dent with the subject. fire on the average 30 shots before he will hit

All maneuvres in the presence of the enemy

as upright enemy at 800 yards. Such a state possess. After we have had a little, practice have but one end in view, namely, the acquist ment presupposes that the enemy will stand with the new rifles, with which Your Ex- tion of positions from which fire in greatest still in the open inng enough for the 30 rounds cellency is to so kindly furnish us, and become velume, and more accurately directed than the to be fred at him; but this would not happen proficient shots, as we will become, it would not enemy's can be brought to bear. This end is as the enemy would get under cover, as soon

as possible; and so to overcome this incen- officers to bring themselves within our range. attained by a variety of means the most im Fortant of which are as follows intelligent venient procedure on the part of the enemy This one point is certainly clear regarding use of pround, mutual support, selection of we must make 30 men fire at once on the single Your Fxcellency's reserves, I beg to move a objective, correct estimation of ranges, careful foe in the hope that one or more of the go bul-hearty vote of thanks to the lecturer, also to His Excellency the Governor for arranging The lets will hit bin. There are also other great observation of site, concentration of fire.

advantages to be gained from thus acting. tecture: '

The voles having been daniinously accurd I think the best plan is to consider each of namely, that when the man' fires go rounds at

as ngle foe a very large proportion of his amed, and acknowledged, the meeting terminated. these separately so far as possible, but before

ing so I would mention that-intelligent unition supply is expended and he has taken some time to do this, whereas when the 30 men Use of ground, mutual support, selection of abjective, estimation of ranges, observation of fire together at the same man they have fire, concentration of fire, description of fire only expended one round each and have olitained the desired result Fit once." employed, and ammunition supply, are chiefly Fire if scattered indiscriminately along an the duties of the officers, but concern the

enemy's position has lite moral or material section and sound leaders in a lesser degree os well. I have considered the subject from the effect, but if it is concentrated on one or more point of view of a force hacking an enemy in objectives, the enemy's morale is slaken; and position, be slight difference which exists the question of moral effect is a very important one in war. Sudden and beavy losses inflicted in some points from a defenders' point of view,

on the threatening portions of his line is the 1 will. if time permits, deal with later. In- elligent use of ground is necessary he

surest way of weakening the defence, and these cause troops cannot be brought inin the losses can only be salt cted by concentrated fie. The next heading, that of "description of fire neressary positions to secure superiority of fire unless the conformation of the ground employed," embraces the different rates of fire be carefully considered, all cover afforded must Slow, Rapid and Ma.azite, and also the des cription of fire with reference to the position be utilized in order that losses may be mini The cartridges were similar to those witnessised and the largest possible number of rifles

of the firer and the object fired al, that is, whether frontal, oblique, enfilade, or reverse had in his possession, and may have been in be available for the final stages of the attack.

fre, also the nature of the fire whether Valleys the revolver when he lent it to Burke. In an- and that the demoralization of unite con-

or what is called "Independent." Volleys are swer to a question from the fourth defendant, sequent upon heavy losses may be avoided.

The use of ground is also of importance insidor used now except against Savages who witness said there were no catridges in the concealing the movements of bodies of troops Gight in close order, and then only at the longer revolver seen he fent it to the fnu-th defendan'. He had three different kinds of cartridges. Those produced were of copper, but he thought

Japan and Baltic Colliers. The Naval Staff at Tukio announces that the Japanese commanders will sink all 'col- Hers found accompanying the Russian Baltic Squadron regardless of their nationality.

Later.

The Japanese House Tax.. The fipal replies in the matter of the Japanese houses tax arbitration were ex changed at "The Hague yesterday,

THE RAID ON THE CHINESE CLUB.

The case in which the four Europeans were charged with, raiding a Chinete Club in lerveis Street, and stealing therefrom $30, under cir cumstances already recorded in these columps, was called on again before Mr. H. II. J. Gom peria, at the Magistracy this morning.

Frank Cooper, recalled, said he identified the revolver produred, as the one he lent to Burke,

he had some brass ones.

DESCRIPTION OF FIRE EMPLOYED.

CHILDREN'S PABIY

AT GOVERNMENT HOUSE,

This afternoon the Goveiner (Sir Matthew Nathan) was "At Home" to his younger friends,

at Government House, when 14o happy, smil- ing'faces lined up to greet their kindly host. His Excellency was assisted in the entertain- ment of the little ones, by Mrs.. F. 11. May, Mrs. Villiers Hatton, Mrs. Gershom Stewart, Miss Noel, and Mrs. John Hastings. The ball room, with its approaches, had been instefully decorated with flags, palms, and potted plants, elegantly arranged by Mr. J. Masters, of the Public Works Department, and Inspector Ritchie, stationed at Government House, and liere the youngsters, after hearty welcome from His Excellency, played all sorts of indoor games until the tea-bell rang when, as a signal for them to be go down to the supper mom, where rows of tables had been very attractively laid out with all sorts of dainty things. Sounds of rejoicing and genem! mertiment were to be heard on every side, while and after the cannonading of exploding bunbons, had ceased and the happy youngsters secured the quaint caps, masks and jewellery, which

To-day's Advertisements.

HONGKONG HOTEL

MENU.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 183

HORS D'OEUVRES. Caviars and Exg Canapes.

SOUP.

Champignon Soup.

F19...

Boiled Fish a la Matelote.

ENTREES.

Fillet of Beef a la Nelson, Braised Leg of Mutton In Bretonue. Celery au Gratin.

CURRY,

Culcutta. JOINTS, &C.

Roast Sirloin of Beef.

Roast Pheasant and Bread Sance, Boiled Chicken and Asparagus Sauce.

COLD ENTREE. Cold Roast Australian Lamb`and Mint Sauco and French fean Salad.

SWEETS. Marmalade and Vermicelli Pudding. Nesselrade Ice Cream and Finger Caker. Trendle Tart. Tipsy Cake.

Tom Smith's" Lest contained, they were led back to the "Theatre Royal,” Government House, at the end of the ball room, and there were met by parents and friends to the number of about 120. Then began the piece de resin. tance of the evening. After all had taken their seaty, in gleeful anticipation of the "good show" in store for them, the curtain rose, and scenes from "Alice in Wonderland," and the fary play "Prince Riquet, and the Princess Radiant," were very prettily acted by a bevy THE INSTITUTION OF ENGINEERS of dainty little maidens, in correct costumes, consisting of Misses Stella, Phiebe, tris, and Diane May, Gretta Bunny, Marjorie Berkeley,

Coffee.

DESSERT.

Fruits.

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be safe for a general or any of the eneiny's Nancy Playfair, Gerty and letty Tomes, HE SMOKING CONCERT advertised

HONGKONG PHILHARMONIC

SOCIETY.

OPENING CONCERT.

Aileen Hastings, Revira Bentinck, Jean Roberts and Sylvia Rote, under the ski ge- managership of Mrs. John Hastings, who had also carefully and painstakingly instructed the veniles in the histrionic art, which made the plays a complete success. After the cur- tam had fallen on the last scene, all the Intle "Fairies "came down bom the stage, and! after each bad received a present from His Excellency, lined up behind the tables loaded

with gifts, which ran down two sides of the rann, and assisted, like tiry godmothers, to distribute the presents to the other children, until each one present had received a choice The first concert, in connection with the ad suitable gift according to his or her age. newly formed Philharmonic Society, took place These presents His Excellency had had care. last evening at the Theatre Royal, when H..fully selected and sent out from England the Governor (Sir Matthew Nathan) was pre- especially for this function, and a very dainty sent at what proved a most successful begin- and choice selection it was, the articles being ning to what we hope will prove a prosperous suitable for all tastes and ages, and as their Society. It is to be regretted that the attend- bestowal had been most carefully pre-arranged, ance was not greater, but there was no lack of each child got "just the very thing I wanted"

In the meantime chairs were removed, and then enthusiasm, and the various hems of a care- fully arranged, and even ambitions pro dancing commenced, the young trippers enter

followed with the keenest ing into the thing with great zest, and a most game were

The chorus numbering upwards enjoyable pany is in full progress as we go to delight. of sixty performers and including the pick press. The music throughout the evening is of the longhang vocal world, aided by an equally well selected orchestra, ably directed by Mr. A. G. Ward, should in itself' have horn atoply sufficient to have ensured a crowded audience, and we can only put the paucity of auditors down in the fact that the community in general were in ignorance of the great

ranges, and for range finding purposes. The two great olye tiens against volleys are, the inpossibility of the fire utall commander making his men her the words of command in these days of extended order formatins, and the fact that the, fire is not accurate, because the men have to fire on the word of command whether they have obtained their aun or nut. On the defensive it may however be possible to employ valleys because the men are when entrenched practically shoulder to shoulder; and consequently the words of romusical treat to be offered. The f st part of

WAS

miscelleneous character. The principal attraction was the

Į told off to quiflank the enemy, and to gain positions unseen from which covering can be employed. Morual Support is, I need hardly say, essential to success. In Infantry Training Police Constable Winter deposed that he 1997, section 213, you will find the following It will seldom ɓe practicable to move over was on duty in Queen's Road Central, sear open ground within the limits of effective fire Jervois Street on the night of the 14th inst. i, 1400 yards unless the advance of one part of In consequence of information received he the firing line is covered by the fire of the remain- went to the Chinese Club in Jervois Street the advance should be aided by the fire of der; and in all cases when opportunity offers and while going in that direction he met the troops and machine guns specially told off for

and can be heard, Volleys have certain ad the programme third defendant at the bottom of the stairs. the purpose." "Combined Training" 1902 He told witness some frents of his had been so tells us that "Therdvance of an attack. vintages-iley adini of perfect control of fire. gambling up stairs One of them has fost $150, ing force should always be cavered by the fire rapid change of oʻjective and sighting, and oftendering of German's delimas" Gypsy Suite," of other troops, infantry as well as artillery ammunité a expenditure: but these advantages

The the concert opening with the two ninvements do not nutweigh their disadvantages and finding the Chinese had been usi galed Not only must the commander make arrange-

nod "Allegio di dice there had been a bit of a squabble. Wit men's for the covering fire in his initial dis- description of fire generally employed is what "Valse Melancolique

we call independent" a term which is cather Beava" whilst the "Menuetto" and the ness asked the third defendant if his friends | positions and also and during the progress of an

Tarant-la closed the first pan. The were still upstairs and he sad they were. He engagen ent, but leaders of all ranks down misleading. Inde.cndent firing implies that each man is fting on his "own" without refer 10 squads and groups must endeavour to

orchestra proved itself quite equal to a really ence to any superior authority, choosing his own told him in accompany witness upstairs to search for them, and he did so, going first to supply at all stages of the fight this

all important principle of mutual support. Burget, fate of fire and rage. This of course masterly presentment of the four difficult, ever. is not the case, He is only independent with

varying themes, and elicited the adest the servants quarters on the second floor. You will see by this what stress is laid up regard to the moment at which he pulls the The Chinamen there would not give witness combined action on the part of different units.

ance as a violiniste and evinced the posses any information. The third defendant then attain one common end. To ensure this trigger. The object 10 be 61ed at is pointer plaudits. Mas K. Brown' made her appear sun really remarkable talent by her rate of fire required is ordered." "Individual " went up with the witness to the thid flour, combination, constant watchfitness is required out by the leader, the range is given, and the on the part of commanders of all ranks, as and finding no one, he went on the roof well as a perfect knowledge of the effects of would, I think, be a better term. The great playing of Gade's somewhat len, thy and advantage of this description of lire is, that the difficult," Capnetso,” wfurds! Mrs. Lowell who and looked over, but still seeing no Euro-fire and the powers of the weapon employed

fiter is not obliged to press the trigger until contributed on the panoforte Chopin's ' Ballade peans he searched the whole house, without. The object of this covering fire is chiefly to

the sights come on, consequently much greates in A " with exquisite teste and feeling was finding them. If anyone had gone out while demoralise the enemy. ad spoit his aim at

accuracy is obtained than when firing volleys that portion of the force with.h is actually mny. he war searching the house they would haveing forward. In the stajer ity of cases it will With the present pattern Lee Enfield Rif we blijed to appear again, whch she gave a had to pass an Indian Constable and a Chi- be found inpossible to definately locate a well have three rates of fire, viz: slow, which means dainty marreau with infinite charm.

very deliberate fire say 3 and 4 shots per

were only two solu vocalisis, Sorgena Ross, nese tukang. Witness returned to the second concealed enemy until the shorter ranges are

nute, rapid, which is the highest rate con-

K.N., and Mrs. Mardland, both of whom were floor, and found in a thom there a box ached, consequently effect must be sought for

Aistent with accuracy to be obtainet from single

in excellent vice and sang their re pective containing chips used for gambling pur-rather by showers of bullets falling on, and

about his position, than by individual godding, and magazine, which is the most ra-

nun.bers Cavatina from Counnd's * Faust," and poses, and also some dice.

The doors shooting against a visible tar, et. It is obvious pid of all. A difference will exist when we

receive the new Riße, whicheis a charger- | Alliisen's new 200g A Song of Thanks- feading from the room to the verandah were therefore that the beavier the fire the tnore

very best of tape. closed. On opening one of these doors wit. likely it is to disconcert the defenders and loading weapon and unprovided with a cut off

The sactical employment of the different rates in Be ness found an elderly Chinaman, but he could spoil their aim, Fire used to cover troops

of fire is soon dealt with. Slew fire is the second part was devoted to the render advancing over open ground should be of great normal. Fate in the earlier stages of the attack

ing of Dr. Viers Standford's musical setting not make hini understand anything he said to theriy during the time the advancing troops

of Teunysoe's Jainous ballad "The Ryenggah, him. He met Mr. Chrong Lee and seeing him we expo ed to the fire of the defenders, the and on all occasions when a crushing fire is not imperative. is use is necessitated by the go into the same house be thou, hit this was a fire being changed to a slower rate or discon- good opportunity for getting an explanation of tinued altogether on their reaching cover and need a econmaizing ammunition and of ob- the Take a exceptionally well balanced taining accurary of fire at long ranges. Rapid ons performing the rantata to almost per the case, knowing he was formerly a police in. opening fire themselves. This assistance by fire mist he used to cover the advance of fection. We can only hope that the nex!

noops at the shorter ranges over open sound. against that portion of the enemy's position it is intended to assauli, to repell counter-attacks, cavalry charges, and against good targets which are only in view for a short time." In the anal stages of the attack it is employed with the utmost intensity to prepare for the actual assault with the bayonet. Magazine fire should rarely be employed except in cases of magazine of the present Rifle are intended to be a last reserve and should be kept until their use is imperative. Troops 'who have

terpreter. When witness went upstairs Cheong Lee was in conversation with the elderly Chinaman. The old man told Cheong Lee that he had been robbed. Witness learned that they knew one man in particular who was employed by them to teach them the art of self defence. Witness went to Hung Lee Club

aneans of fire should be rendered by partians of the firing line to other portions of the same body as well as by the supports and reserves. This will demand considerable self-incrifice from the troops rendering the as- sistance. Human nature demands that if Smith

hits you in the eye, you should try and hit Smith instead of retaliating on Jours who is otherwise employed. Yet this is what has to be done when assisting another portion of the in Hollyword Road, to look for him but could fire. The fire of the enemy directly front great necessity. The ten catridges in the not meet him. He then returned to ferveis must be disregarded, and fire brought to hear Street, and while he was there the fourth defend on that portion of the enemy's line which is out walked in, and said he had been robbed most dangerous at the moment, to the troops himself by people when he thought were you are assisting. This description of support policemen. They were Europeans, he said, is of great value, as the fire is oblique and con- varging. Covering fire must he kept up by the but he did not know any of thein. He turned reserve and supports if any one left. until the round and asked witness if he thought he had assaulting troops are almost in the enemy's anything to do with the affair. Witness said position; otherwise. might sit safely under be had his doubts, and asked the fourth de- cover to rise and delivera crushing fire the mowent the covering fire ceases, (also may be fendant to accompany him to the station, with directed over against supretis), the old Chinaman.

SELECTION OF TARGET,

There

The

chcen given by, the society will meet with a greater measure of public support.

CANTON NOTES.

{From Our Correspondent.)

Canton, 1718 February,

successfully assaulted a line of trenches The Hongkong and Macao Steamboat Co.'s may find themselves suddenly counter-at-1.5. Powan (Capt. R. D. Thomas) on her usual tacked, and if their magazines are 'empty run from Hongkong this morning, took the they may lose the advantage they have won ground on Tai Shek Barrier where she remaió. Briefly then, slow fire is the rate now used in the earlier stages of a fight, when accuracy rathered about two hours and did not arrive at Canton than intensity is desired. Rapid fire where the until about 9.30am. The accident was caused great accuracy, is required, and magazine fire by a junk geiting in the barrier passage and should only be used if absolutely necessary the Captain, in trying to avert a collision, must when the highest possible intensity of fire is needed in the shortest possible time. The have put the helm a trifle,200 far over, causing description of fire with reference to the relative the vessel to take the ground on the southern positions of firer of target is very important. side of the barrier passage.

In answer to the third defendant, witness The best results from good combination can said there were about five 20 cent pieces on the table with the gambling paraphernalia. not be obtained unless those, whose duty it is

to direct the fire, recognise the proper target to The development of enfilade fire against that This is a somewhat dangerous passage as the Witness turmised that there had been some fire at, at any particular moment in an engage portion of the position to be assaulted is the gambling and that the Chinese bad made it ment. As a broad rule, if there is a choice of ideal which should always be strive for southern side is composed of grauite alones; worth the while of the Europeans to go away targets preference should be given to that, Enfilade fire means fire directed, along the although the removal of Tai Shek Barrier has so that there would be no trouble. In wil which, at the moment, is of the greatest tactical enemy's line from a point in prolongation of it; been commenced and a very large quantity of nes's opinion the other defendants had left importance, or that, which from its size and and is particularly effective, as concentration stone has been removed the difference in depth before he got there. The Chinese is the house position, is likely to suffer the mast from the of fire is aided by the cor centration of the of water at this point is less than three feet were all afraid, and told Cheong Lee so in are. No hard and fast rule can be laid down, target; also the defenders' defences are useless witness's presence. He told them not to be only careful observation of the eremy's move-if they no longer protect him from the hostile Blasting operations are in progress on this afraid and then got the story out of them.ments and constant watchfulness for oppor- bullets. Obliqua fire is when the line of fire is barrier which were made by a number of junks, There was nothing to indicate that any alarm tanities of rendering assistance to other inclined to the front of the target and is only laden with graite, by being sunk at this point had been given. The Europeans bad certain bedies of troops, can guide the officers and less effective thao enfilade fire. Reserve fire and having been submerged for nearly sixty ly left before he got there,"

N. C. O's in deciding which object is, at is, of coune, fire directed against the rear of a the moment, of the greatest importance. position, while frostal fire, the least effective of { yearn bave cemented themselves together.

(Proceeding.)

ng kindly provided by Miss Alice Berkeley, who untiringly presided at the piano all the afternoon.

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THE H. A. L. Steamship

TH

" ITHAKA,"

Captain Eckhorn, having arrived from the above Ports, Consignees of Cargo are hereby requested to send in their Bills of Lading for

Like immediate delivery of their goods from countersign fire by the Undersigned and fo alongside.

Opsonal Cargo will be forwarded unless notice to the contrary be given before TO-DAY.

Any Cargo impeding her discharge will be landed into the Godowns of the Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Co., Limited, and stored at Cansignees' risk and expense.

No Claims will be admitted after the Goods have left the Godowns, and all Goods remain. ing undelivered after the 23rd February will be subject to rent.

All broken, chased, and damaged Goods are to be left in the Godowns, where they will be examined on the 23rd February, at 3 P.M. No Fire Insurance has been effected.

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Cargo impeding the discharge or remaining on board after 12 o'clock, Woon, the 18th instant, will be landed at Consignees risk and expense into. Gotlowns at East Point

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The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company with be CLOSED from FRIDAY, 24th February until WEDNESDAY, 8th March, both days inclusive.

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SHEWAN, TOMES & Co., General Managers. Hongkong, 17th February, 1905.

NOTICE. GREAT NORTHERN STEAMSHIP -COMPANY.

NIPPON YUSEŃ KAISHA,

HE NIPPON YUSEN KAISHA begs

Totify that it HAS ACCEPTED the

AGENCY OF THE GREAT NORTHERN STEAMSHIP COMPANY IN JAPAN AND CHINA, and that the "MINNESOTA," the first steamer of the new life, is scheduled to arrive in Yokohama on the zih, February, 1995, and to leave that port on the 14th idem for KOBE, NAGASAKI, SHANGHAI,MANILA and HONGKONG.

Hongkong, 8th February, 1995.

Intimation.

THE POPULAR

SCOTCH

IS

"BLACK & WHITE

JAMES BUCHANAN & CO. SCOTCH WHISKY" "DISTILLERY. By Appointment to

M. THE KING

and

HRH the PRINCE of WALES

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Supplied at all the LEADING CLUBS and HOTELS, and to be obtained from [263 the principal Stores

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