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Intimations.

A. S. WATSON & CO.,

LIMITED.

ESTABLISHED A.D.

1841.

WINE AND SPIRIT

MERCHANTS.

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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH

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Hongkong, SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 1995

THE LIGHTING OF THE WEST RIVER.

Ever since the negotiations on the subject of opening up the West River to foreign trade were brought to a successful issue by Sir Clonde Macdonald, during his first year of office in Peking, navigation on this im- portant waterway has been fraught with con- siderable danger by reason of the absence of lights and beacons. Indeed, after a lapse of eight years, shipmasters have still to relyi on methods most primitive, and doubtless in use by junkmen generations ago, to en- sure a safe passage on this treacherous river, and it is most amusing to find that, within a few miles of this great shipping centre, rocks, and sandbanks are known to

| difficulty in devising a scheme whereby the cost of maintaining artificial aids to naviga tion shall be borne by the Imperial Mari time Customs, to which undoubtedly accrues by far the larger portion of profit brought about by expanding trade and increasing tonnage cutering and leaving the river.

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

TAMSUI has been declared to be an infected port.

Misses. Benjamin, Kelly and Patts' weekly share report is printed on the third page."

THR English mail of the 28th January' wai delivered in London on the 24th inst, p

RULES made by H. E. the Governor in con nection with Forestry licences are printed in the Guselte.

ON and after 1st prox. direct Money Orders- may be obtained payable in the Federated Malay States.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY

GREEN ISLAND-GEMENT CO., LD.

MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS.

25, 1905.

H.M.S.HUMBER", "RETURNS "FROM MISSION OF MERCY,

1.M.'s storeship Humber, which left here on the 31st January for Weihaiwei and -Palny, with medical stores, appliances, etc., for use for the wounded arrived in harbour from the north at half-past eleven this morning. At Dalny the cfficers went on board of a Japanese destroyer and were taken to Port Arthur. On the lumber's southern journey a call was made at Shanghai where Fleet Surgeon P. I. Handy:

The sixteenth ordinary general meeting of this Company, was held at the offices of the general managers, Messrs. Shewa, gres And Co., Prince's Building, this forenoon, Hon. Mr. R. Shewan,pres ding. There were also present, Hon Sir Paul Chater, CG, Ilos. Mr. W. J. Gresson, Messrs. E. A. Hewett, A. Babington, C. A. Tomes, W. Parlane, J. R. Michael, A. itumjahn, and N. H. Rutherford (Secretary),

The Secretary having read the notice cou-side, Captain Moller, R.M.L. L. and Lieut. Miller, R.N., (a gunnery expert) disembarked, and will proceed to Tokio where they will be acc ́m• molated at or near the British Legation.

vening, the meeting,

The Chairman skid :-Gentleman, wish your permission "we will follow the usual course and take the report and accounts as read. The gross profit for the past year is $444,094.42 as against $319,516 for 1903 and the net profit is $345,054 82, out of which we propose to pay a dividend of 20 per cent. absorbing $100,00c, put $go, co to reservo fund and carry forward $95,054.82 to next year's account. Throughout the year the company's factorjes at Macno, llok Un and Deep Water Bay were kept working at full pressure and it became at last impossible to-respond to all the arders and inquiries we

skippers by the presence of soine lonely tree GUNNERS E. H. Rubie and H. S. Holmes have received far our cement. At Macao you will

standing on the bank or an ancient joss BLEND | bouse falling into decay on the hillside. On a dark night these cannot be picked up, and the safety of the ship and passengers, to say nothing of valuable cargoes, is placed in the hands of native pilots, who, to give them their due, know every inch of the river and can navigate the vessel over her winding course with the almost ease and apparent unconcern. Nevertheless,

WHISKY.

D PORT,

VERY FINE OLD VINTAGE MANY

YEARS IN BOTTLE.

been permitted to resign from the Hongkong Volunteer Corps.

QUARANTINE restrictions are still in force against Shanghai for small-pox, and Tamsui, Formosa, for plague.

SCHEDULES of the Wongreichung and Queen's recreation grounds are printed in the current number of the Gaselle.

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nice that we spent last year over $80,007 in

additions and improvements to the factory which has very considerably increased the out- put there. At Hok Un the output of the kilns has so much exceeded the original estimate that we found the grinding plant was quite unable to keep up with it, and to remedy this we ordered additional boilers and engines and grinding machinery. Besides this we put up a Jimestone landing plant which has saved us

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COALING OPERATIONS

Yesterday H.M.S. Glery look in 1,400 tons of coni ni an average of ab, ut 230 tons per hour, which, although not heating the record for a battleship, is a very creditable, performance. Starting at 8 a.m. the number of tons taken in per hour was as follows:-

each hour

8 to 9am 120 tons............ 120

10 31 430310.

- 630

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12 noon 960

I pm 1,200

2 ***.1,351

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11

****** 220. 310

* 240

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151 49

31,400 (finished)

Total,400

H.M.S. llegue left for Weihaiwei at noon to-day.

THE BACHELOR'S RALE BALL Notwithstanding the fact that . E. the Governor gave a brilliant ball on Wednesday last, the bachelors of Hongkong were deler

"NEW INDUSTRY FOR

HUNGRONG,

THE AUSTRALIAN TIMBER TRADE.

An industry which promises to become one

of the most important in Hongkong and the Far East generally is the in seduction of a timber connection with Australia by an expert in Forestry Ms. A. H. de C. Hamilton. The inauguration of the trade between Australia and Hongkong began about two years ago when Mr. Hamilton first went to Australia in' the interests of the timber industry. It was recognised that Hongkong is largely dependent, if not entirely, upon outside sources for the supply of timber for scaffolding, piles, and all building operations, and in addition to Borneo and Sinin, Australia has been looked to as a country which can supply the character of the timber required. Having this knowledge, Mr. Hamilton who had previously been engaged in the timber trade, proceeded to Australia, land ing at Port Darwin, whence he went into the ,bush and surveyed the forestry of the country.

Under the Northern Territory Land Act it is necessary to obtain a license for prosecuting the timber industry, but that proved no obstacle. Mr. Hamilton proceeded afo miles along the coast having in his employment ten Chinamen and two white men. In litila or no time, he had felled 3,000 logs for local consumption, The railway department was approached and | asked how much timber they wanted for the next ten years. They promptly gave Mr. Hamilton a contract whịch in still being car- ried out.

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The next step was to obtain a concession from the Minister of Lands to fell timber within sufficiently large radius to make the work of prospecting and felling profitable. it happen

froin incurring heavy demurrage on the boats It is reported that, the Philippine Government discharging stone and also made us more such a state of affairs should not be pet will probably do, away with the inter-island Independent of coolie Inbour. All this accounts mired that the historic Race Week should not mitted to exist on the second largest and transport and give its large traffic to private for the item of $121,000 odd, spent on Hok Un Pass without its special social function in con- covering an area of 1,000 square miles was

most important river in China so far as trade" vessels.

is concerned, and it is satisfactory to know

that the Hon. Mr. Gershom Stewart is. We understand that as soon as Mr. Bruce bringing the matter to the attention of Shepherd, Oficial Receiver in Bankruptcy, is Government at a meeting of the Legislative strong enough to make the voyage he will

proceed to England. Council on Monday next. In view of the

last year. But even with all this assistance we were not able to keep pace with the demand, and have therefore lately placed orders for a two rotary kiln plant to turn out about 16,000 barrels of cement per month which we estimate will provide for all our wants for some time to

ed at that time that a stretch of timber

nection with the event the season. Through put up to public auction and being on the instrumentality of Mr. G. Hulton Polis, B company of bachelors was got together, com prising the Hon. Sir Paul Chater, C.M. Mr. R. Fothmann, Hon. Mr. W. J. Gressen, Mr. A. Haupt, Mr. J. L. Houston, Mr

the scene Mr. Hamilton secured the con... The cession, being the highest bidder. ground, Mr. Hamilton stated to an interviewer, is covered with magnificent timber, hard and soft woods, the most important being the The

increasing trade by launches and steamers PRINCE Eitel Friedrich, second son of the come, especially as we shall not always bave H. W. Locker, Mr. E. C'wen, Mr, G. H. Pelts Cyprus pine and the stringy bark.

to Kangmun and Wuchow by the Wang Mun entrance of the West River, he will ask whether they cannot take into consideration the advisability of approaching the Chinese Government to induce them to improve the

A CHOICE AFTER-DINNER WINE; | lighting at the entrance of ile waterway, and

the

present two large contracts for local dock construction to fall back upon. The item launches and of $15,465 expended on

of another lighters is mainly the cost lighter. These do excellent work for us

Cyprus pine has been proved by railway en- ircers to be impervious to white ants and sea worms, which makes it especially suitable for piles, and for Hongkong, where the evil wrought by the white ant is particularly well- known. Stringy back is also a valuable timber, which is found in great abundance and is es bibited to the interviewer at the Hongkong letel and some idea of the character of this wood was obtained from she block on view. It is on exceedingly hard and closely-grained timber, nearly as leavy as maliogany, ard peculiarly adopted for the construction of wharves and buildings situated in the vicinity of

if possible to put up a light on Lintin or in kong Clab alleys on Monday at 5 pm, to be con seems every prospect of a steadily improving every detail, streamers of the racing colrurs of aentially a building wood. A sample was ex-

Emperor of Germany, is seriously ill with in- flammation of the lungs. On account of the illness of his son, the Emperor countermanded all arrangements for the celebration of his birthday at the royal schloss on the ayth ult. THERE will be a bowling match on the Hong the vicinity for steamiers to pick up in thick tinued after dinner, when the Club will play the weather. That such aids to navigation are Navy. The following is the Club team: Messrs. most desirable will not be denied in view of. W. C. Bonnar, C. P. Chater, C. II, Gale, P. W. Goldring, H. Hancock, J. Hooper, S. B. C. bourhood and the number of obstruc. Ross and T. C. Gray (Captain). tions at the mouth of the river, and along the store of the Heungshan district. Fur thermore, the Wang Mun entrance is approached by a very narrow channel Brough some five miles of sandbanks and close to dangerous fishing stakes between Lin- tin and Ki Au, which, in some instances, are 300 and 400 yards in length and project a dozen feet or more above the water. It is here

A. S. WATSON & Co., the total absence of beacons in this neigh

LIMITED,

WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANTS.

ALEXANDRA BUILDINGS.

Hongkong, 25th February, 1905.

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that vessels have to drop auch or to enable Customs officials to board and issuc permits to enable them to enter the river and to take their clearances on the return journey. Heavy seas are frequently running and during foggy weather the channel can be picked up with only the greatest care. The country around is decidedly Bat, and although away to the west there are a few hills at night they are not visible and often make it impossible to distinguish the islands in the neighbourhood. But since the sub- ject is being brought to the notice of the Legislative Council it would be a pity were SPIRIT MERCHANTS, not advantage taken of the opportunity to

WINE

AND

HONGKONG,

34. QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL,

FIRST FLOOR

(WM. POWELL & Co.'s old premises).

SANDEMAN BUCK & CO.'S

SHERRIES.

per dozen,

quarts.

$14.00

20.00

Sandeman's Light dry Sherry

Sandeman's Very pale dry Sherry'

Sandeman's Dry pale nutty Sherry 26.00

Sandeman's Fine old brown Sherry 39.00

Absolutely the finest obtainable in

Hongkong

are

direct attention to the lack of light at other dangerous points along the river. A couple of miles this side of Kumchuk there reefs almost in the direct track of vessels, while at Kumchuk itself are the rapids where a light would be most beneficial in marking the place, and at several points en route to Samshui are places which could with advantage.be denoted at night. At the spot where the North River branches of there are several nasty shallows which, during the winter months, undergo a complete change and make it impossible for vessels to approach the Custom House. Near Narrow Island there is a sandbank and a number of rucks, and further up shipmasters have to keep a sharp lookout for the entrance to the Gorges, where there should most

The Japan Gazette reports that the Lonchoo Islands are offering from a drought such as has not been experienced since 1830. No rain has fallen there since March last, and no crops can be planted, and even the forests are dying or have died. It is said that the Emperor of Japan, will open a relief ¡und.'

It is notified in the Guseife that the King has not been advised to exercise his power of dis allowanced with respect to the Ordinance to enable "The trustees of Saint John's Cathedral Church in Hongkong to hold and deal with property for the purpose of promoting the work the Church of England in Hongkong

and China

RURAI. Building Lot, No. 120, situate near

is

and are well worth the money. Sales of bricks, tiles and pipes, &c, from Deep Water Bay have increased considerably, and there

business in the articles manufactured by our works there, we spent over $3500 on them during the year, principally for two additional brick kilos and one pipe kiln. Cur overdraft at the bank is large, but we always have a large amount outstanding, due from sundry debtors for sales of cement, and as you know we keep a very large stock of raw material always on hand, which locks up a great deal of money. This averdraft will, however, if it does not disappear, be at least reduced to such smaller dimensions when the new capital has

Blon. Mr. R. Shewan, Mr. A. G. Stokes, Mr. J. R. M. Smith, and Mr. H. 2. White, to organize a bachelor's ace Week Fancy Dress Ball, and right well did they succeed for, as a result of their efforts quile the best all of its kind ever given, in this Colony took place in the City Hall last night, when some 350 guests were received. The decorations were perfect in the winners floating from wall, window sash and pillar, illuminated by electric Fights within sides of the same colours, which were also carried out sumptuously laid supper tables. The entrance had been carpeted, and the first thing to catch the eye was a magnificent representation of horse in electric lights. Passing up the stair case everywhere was a profusion of light and colour from the variegated lamps, streamers flowers, a foliage with which the place bad been most fastefully decorated under the per-

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It is probable thu there woods will

be seen in increasing quantities in Hongkong shortly, considering that recently 10,000 cubic feet of timber have been brought to Hongkong

and dispored of to local merchants.

The timber was cut by the Australian abo

all been paid up in congratulat ng the share-sonal superintendence of Messrs. G. H. Potrigines on shipped to Hongkong. The frei, ht holders on the satisfactory, accounts we have Bird, E. Owen and others, whose tast on this class of goods is exceedingly heavy,

to lay before you I have only to add that we have begun the new year well, and that wo fully expect to do a still larger business, this year although we shall not receive the full benefit of the new salary plant before October: With regard to the new capital which is pay able on equal instalments on 31st March and

of air breath

Was

wat most exquisitely displayed in all the arrangements. Entering the ball-room, a cool while the service of cargo boats between Aus the huge blocks of ice piled in the middle it might be to

felt exuding from alia and the Far East is hardly as frequent meet this difficulty. Mr. of the room and elegantly "draped" with

Hamilton chartered n steamer of 703 tons al the fronds from the tree fern, delicate palms and brought to Hongkong which, in future, will be.

ente of £1,200 a month, and the timber was masses of maidenbuir fern. Displaying his usual consideration H. E. the Governor arrived the headquarters of the timber industry in 30th June, I may say, as there seems to be some punctually, being received at the head of the Ching and the East. doubt on the subject, that the new shares will stairs by Mr. G. H. Potts, and his entrance rank equally with the old shares and receive

Before moving the ad ption of the report and accounts, I shall be pleased to answer any questions that might be pfit.

At the present t'me, Mr. Hamilton has some- into the ball room was the signal for the im-thing like 30,000 cubic feet of timber awaiting

square feet, subject to an annual rent of $230, Mount Gough Reservoir and containing 40,000 the same dividend as from 1st January, 190S mediale commencement of the raison d'etre i shipment in Australia. The service of the to be sold by public auction at an upset price of $4,800. The purchaser has to construct a road, not less than six feet in width, towards the Lot, from the present public road connecting Plantation and Barker Roads.

A MEETING of the Justices of the Peace will be. held at the Magistracy, al 215 p.m. on Tuesday. the 7th prox, for the purpose of considering an application from Richard Francis Daly for the transfer of his adjunct licence to sell and retail intoxicating liquors on the premises: situated at No. 5t, Des Vœux Road Central,' under the sign of "Owl Grill and Oyster

Room," 10 Wallace.Archie Ward.

The following have been chosen to play for the Club in the Rugby match against a Naval team at Happy Valley on Monday, Kick-off 4.15 pm. Back: J. A. 17 Bourchier; three. quarters: A. S. Kempthorne, T. E. Pearce Lieut. Taylor, A. N. Other: halves: Lieut. Hanody, H. Soper; forwards: E. R. Hallifax Capt. Elgood, Lieut. Kanking, Lieut. Holden, Lieut. Macdonald, A. Boyd, J. Harron, and

H.F, Chard.

Mr. J. R. Michael said he noticed in the accounts an item for cement, raw materials etc., on hand amounting to nearly half a million dollars? Was this put down at cost price?

They had charged no profit on it:

The Chairman replied in the affirmative

Mr. Michael referred to an amount of $400,000 due on morigige to the Hongkong and Shanghai Bank..

the Royal West Kents, under the able directoring. The great beauty of this labour is that of the function-danting, the splendid band of aborigines are in great request for timber fell ship of Bandmaster T. McKelvey, keeping the aborigines do not understand the value the dance music going, with but very short of money: they are content with a suffi. interm'ssions, until past three o'clock this ciency of "chow" and plenty of clay pipes. morning. As soon as the dancing commenced

If that were the case in Hongkong we should it was possible at last to see the general effect all be landed proprietors within a year, but of the taste displayed in the selection of the unfortunately the most unlettered coole ever. ladies' costumes, which were dainty and fanciful" in every sense of the word; but with the limited space at our disposal it would be invidious to particularize, for all were worthy of a word of mention, and we must let it suffice

instance selected the costumes which were

seen here knows the value of his labour and'

the exact amount payable in the market before he has been in Ilongkong a weet,

At present, Mr. Hamilton is on a short visit to Hongkong, but he intends to proceed to

whence he will expart new woods which may.

The Chairman said this was a very old mortgage legally drawn up and executed, for us to say that the ladies had in every Port Darwin again in rather lesa iban a month,

Mr. Michael said he should like to express the opinion that the shareholders had been

al once most appropriate to the occasion, be considered satisfactory for the Eastern given very litla time in which to study the report and accounts, only four days having the cicey, both from Shanghai and our in length and suitable for all purposes: Op and most becoming to the wearers, while trade. The logs are of all sizes up in so feet. elapsed from the date of posting the notices to holding the meeting.

local riders, lent an added touch of brilliant this occasion again he will have the experience. colouting to an already somewhat dazzling of wandering practically alone in the bush scene-a scene which, cannot but live in the searching for the timber he wants, deprived of memories of those favoured to take part in this the privileges of society, an 1 beyond the con most enjoyable function. Perhaps one of the Gaes of civilisation. His enery and, cnler features of the evening was the cakewalk per-prise are worthy of the highest commendation, in dainty gracefulness both in step and mien, have for their object the opening up of a new formed by Mrs. Walker, who surpassed herself, and when it is remembered that Bit labours and who was supported by Mr. II. P. White, and profitable, industry for Hongkong "renders

will be entirely successful in his efforts, St. Andrew's Hall had been arranged as an elegant lounge, and here light refreshments

The Chairman said they could not help themselves. The accounts were published much earlier than usual, and were rushed, because on the 28th February the register closed and it was necessary that the accounts should be out, so that shareholders could see iwhether they would take the new shares or

EVERYONE who travels around the world not. That was the reason. It had not hap who seemed also quite at home in the steps will be inclined to agree in trusting that he

pened before.

nowadays is expected to record, in book form,

No fur her remarks being offered the Chair all that has appeared most interesting. Sirinatrieved the adoption of the report and Frederick Treves made the "round trip" last accounts.

were served between dances to the thirsty THE total number of banks in Japan on the Ist trippers. In fact, it was the general concensus of Jan, 1995, was 2,274, with a capital of Yer of opinion that the bachelors of Hongkong 525.889 369, against 2,776 banks, with a capital. were heartily to be congratulated, and deserved of Yen 526,-74,369, on the rat January last. a vote of thanks for the excellence of the enter tainment provided by them, and the guests congratulated on being privileged to enjoy the batchelor's hospitality.

CANTON, LEFER FUND.

SHIPPING AND MAILS.

MAILS. DUE... Indian (Namsangh inst German (Sachsen på8.h inst German (Prine Regent Lullpold), tat prox. American (Doric) and prox Canadian Athenian) and prox. American (Manchuria) sta prox.

certainly be some light which they could pick up on dark nights when the course of the river is totally obscured and navigation is rendered extremely dan year, and was present at our race meeting, and Mr. E. A. Hewett said he had very much gerous. Approaching Dosing is a ridge of his impressions have now appeared in the form pleasure in seconding the motion, and he was sand jutting out across a wide bend of the of a volume, entitled "The Other Side of the sure the shareholders must thoroughly endorse river necessitating steamers hugging the Lantern." From this we learn that Hongkong what the Chairman had said regarding the very edge of the bank and, further on, when inspired Sir Frederick with many humourous satisfactory nature of the report. He felt that nearing, Wuchow, there are innumerablesion of the native theatre, where hangers on back, when be said how very greatly indebted little anecdotes. There is a fascinating descrip- he had the whole of the shatcholders st bis rocks and sandbanks at present marked by stroll on the stage during the performance, they were to the general managers, the staff of buoys which, of course, get shifted from until they make too noise or are turned out by the company and board of directors, for the very their positions by the huge rafls so

a Sikh policeman. The Chinese golf caddie efficient way they looked after their interests, ing is a joyous figure. He has "a face the colour and met the increasing demand which no This frequently passing down stream.

of a new potato. If the player makes a good doubt would go on increasing year by year, for inadequate lighting renders it imperative for steamers to arrive at Wuchow before night-stroke he expands into an approving smile. If the very fine article they manufactured.

the ball is missed he mutters damn "with The resolution was carried unanimously, a N.B.-All our Wines and Spirits are battled at fall and to get away on the homeward infinite sympathy Owing to the micute Mr W. Patlane proposed, and Mr. A Rumjaho trip ere it is too late to make out value of cash," very small purchases can be seconded, the re-election of the Hon. Sir Paul bome, thereby ensuring to our Customers the passage past the buoys. We do made in the Chinese shop: "Whatever the Chater, G.G., Hon. Mr. W. J: Gresson, and all the advantages accruing from bottling not lose sight of the fact that the purchases may be, the article is secured by a Dr. J., W. Noble as members of the concharge of espionnage and sentenced to eleven done at home under the direct supervision great obstruction to the passing of any thin string of fibre, which the happy buyers measure having for its object the improve dangles from his finger's end. Thus, I have. ment of facilities for navigating the river lies seen a man returning from marketing with a

single raw kidney at the end of a thread." But in the cost of upkeep, but surely where there in spite of the comic-opera aspect, Bir Fred is so much at stake, as undoubtedly there is erick regards the Chinaman' as essentially: This congluded the business, the. Chaimpan the other way, and General” Dessino, had had from Berlin of the gist ult, left Eingapore to-

of the Growers and Distillers as compared

to bottling. done in China by Chinamen

at the service of European Firms.

Hangkang, jed December, 1904.

in the development of the trade in the "the Man of the World the most adeptable, [-- Southern provinces, there should be no | quickest, and readiest man on earth.

sulting cummitice, and this was agreed to..

Mr. J. R. Michael proposed. the re-election of Messrs. T. Arnold and W. II, Potis as auditors of the company. ¡

Mr.C, Tomes seconded, and the proposi- on was carried

Wat om nuouacing that dividend warreals would be ready on Monday.

contributions to the above charity: We are requested to acknowledge to follow- Bome Friends, per Captain Brown, ...$10

also clothing. Mr. Russell, Canton, also clothing. Delitios Girls School, cuffs & scarfa.

ALLUDING to the case of H. B. Collins, the British subject recently tried in Japan en a years' imprisonment, a home journal says "how Evar strict their owd private code may be, our allies are not too hard upon the failings of the foreigner, even when be betrays their hospita- Bity: At least, it seems that, at the worst, Mr. Collins will only get fix years. If it had been reason to complain, there would, assuredly, -have been business for a fring-party.!

The sa. Lowther Castle sailed from Takow, Formosa, yesterday morning, and may be ex- pected here on 26th inst.

The Bucknall Linesa. Darolta from London Sc, Teft Singapore on 24th inst, and is due here on 7.95. Co

The O. SS Co. & C. M. S. N. Co.'s 5,5 Gepack left Singapore daylight and inst, and is duc here on 8th inst.

The O, 5, S. Co. & C. M. S. N. Coy 11, Keemes from Pacific and Japan Ports left Moji daylight yesterday, and is due bera on 28th inst

The Imperial German Mail Lt, Prine Rigens Luitpold carrying the German Mails with dates- dar at 8 am, and may be expected here on Tat proxi