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The Hongkong Telegraph.

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CONTENTS;

Births, Marriages and Death. Leading Articles :----

The Mines of South China. Proposed Opium Regulations. Siam and the Gold Standard. The Position near Mukden. Russia's Financial Distress. Telegrams:- Obituary.

Opium for China, Operations Around Mukden. British Steamers Captured. Approaching the Goal.

Russian Retreat

Russians Routed.

The Sacred Tombs of Mukden,

Fighting around Mukden,

Meetings:-

Hongkong Fire Insurance Co., Ld.

Sanitary Board.

Legal Intelligence:—

A Typical Hongkong Money Lender. Hongkong Land Dispute.

Action against a Shipping Company. Valuing a Business,

A Disputed Biscuit Contract.

Police.

The Justices' Meeting.

West River Piracy.

Tramcar Drivers Assaulted.

Fatality in the Naval Dockyard. Miscellaneous Articles and Reports :—

Confucian Learning.

Hongkong's Water Supply.

Hongkong of Long Ago.

Goo, Fenwick & Co, Ltd.

Lord Hawke to play Cricket at Hongkong.

Masonic Quadrille Club.

Dr. Atkinson and the Sanitary Board.

Homeward Bound.

Departure of HM,S. Vengeance.

Cricket League.

Shooting Match.

Marine Court.

Naval Notes.

Royal Engineers' Annual Inspection.

The Dallas-Bandmana Opera Company, Shipping Jelsam.

Gold Beater's Shop Afire.

Macao Notes.

The Salvage of the Sully.

The Copper of Yunnan.

China's, Monetary System.

France's Activity in China. To Torpedo 5.8. Carlisle,

British North Bornen.

Surgeon General G. J. H. Evati, E.n. The Weihaiwei Land and Building Co., Ld. Chinese Engineering and Mining Co. Case, Commercial:-

Yarn Market.

Farnham Boyds.

Shanghai Freight.

Shanghai Share Report.

Exchange.

Opium.

MAIL SUPPLEMENT.

(ESTABLISHED 1881)

SATURDAY, MARCH 11, 1905.

1

大洋禮

一十月三英禮香

$13 PKR ANNUM

SINGLE COPY, as CENTS.

晚六初月二年一十三猪光 made by Chang Shun shuen, former, Consul. deals with the stamping of the opium cakes reserves held by the department. At the We have seen from the reports which have ideas on the subject of Russia's Intentions General for China at Singapore, and at to prevent adulteration, and enabling free end of September, 1902, the Government filtered through from the scene of opera- have undergone a marked change,, which present Director General of Mines and transportation, A watch must be kept, it notes in airculation amounted to a value of tions during the past few days that the has quickly been reflected in the tone of the Railways for the Southern Provinces, with says, in the various villages and markets to 31,575 Heals at the end of March, 1904, Japanese right were still pressing forward in money market. It is a pretty plain hint headquarters at Canton, in conjunction with guard against illicit deals and smuggling, the circulation of these notes had steadily an endeavour to do what has not been done that the bankers have given when they say Mr. Wills E Gray, the former Manager but there must be no extortion, and mer-grown, until it reached, the respectable total during the present war-cut off the Russian that Kussia need no longer look to France and EngineerinChief of the American, chants desiring to make bona fide purchases of 7,340,935 Licals. In commenting on the retreat entirely, the centre commanded by for financial aid. The only wander is that China Development Company to obtain cor from the Government offices, which are very satisfactory results. of this experiment General Nodzu appears to have been engaged was not given long ago, considering that lain-coveted mining concessions in the South. really opium hongs, must be dyly protected. Ma Williamson makes the following obser- on the Huuho River some eighteen miles bondholders on previous loans are still vain- According to our northern contemporary, Regarding the smoking licences, the wording vations "The rapid and consistent manner to the east of Mukdon where, some days ly looking for that interest which never Mr Willis E Gray has returned, from of the regulation is somewhat ambiguous, in which the circulation has expanded is ago, they gained a signal victory; while at comes. At the same time, those who have

end of the crescent, followed the Titanic struggle in the East.. Brussels, and is, understood that if he is, and we fail to see how the restriction clear, proof that the country was ripe, for the the southern

a swampy plain, was, will not be inclined to enjoy the discomfitute successful in this connection the American can be made applicable to members of the adoption of the measure, providing for an extending around China Development Co. will be in a position rising generation desirous of taking the issue of convertible State notes a further General Oku who has been engaging of a great nation. It is a serious,blow.to. Russia's credit that has been dealtby French to reassert itself in China, and to re-instate first pipe. In er to limit the use evidence of the fact being that the latter the enemy.and meeting with stubborn rc- Mr. Gray in his former position and the of opium to those who have used it in have now practically superseded the issue of sistance in the district west of the railway, capitalists, one that might have been lopked company in its operations. It is declared the past, and to prevent young men the local banks, which formerly entirely held running up from the Shalio. Here the ut- for, it is true, in the near future, if not that while engaged in railroad construction acquiring the habit, licences should, it the field. It is estimated that the total value most hardships have been encountered, and now, but it is a very unhappy one if it tends brief, but stirring account to, cripple the gallant fighters in the wilds of in the south, the agents of the company says, be granted to applicants desiring to of the banknotes still outstanding amounts when the

It is disheartening to, the located many valuable mines in. Kwangtung use the drug, and a heavy fine should be to desk than one million ticals, and as these of the fighting already to hand over the Manchuris. and Kwangs which it is the object of Chang imposed on any persons found using the are now seldom seen in the course of busi wires, is supplemented by details another defender of Mukden if he ever comes to heng It was of it, which, to say the least, is unlikely, and and Mr Gray to work, and which former drug without such licence. In this way it is ness it is probable that the majority of them tale of carnage will be unfolded.

it is a distinct plank in the platform of the engineers pronounced extremely valuable. estimated the habit might be completely are either hoarded or have been accidentally evident from the disposition of the forces

or another." engaged that a big encounter was being revolutionaries whose name is, legion in the The China Gazelle, however, arrives at the checked in the space of ten years, and both destroyed by one means conclusion that, as the previous perform, foreign and native opium be done away with. Some twelve months ago the question of in- gradually developed, but this has now been interior of Russia. As the mater stands, i ances of the company are not such as to The tax levied on native opium amounts vesting part of the currency reserve was averted, for the time being by the more pro-Russia is at the mercy of France a sup

pliantinstead of a dictator-and the ad. inspire confidence in any scheme in which, only to 100 taels per picul, which makes the under consideration when some forged notes nounced advance of the Japanese centre and they are now concerned, the Chinese price smaller than that of foreign opium were found to be in circulation, and alleft armies which has resulted in a general vantage is likely, to remain with, France for

many years to come. authorities will not be let into making any on which to tacls is paid in China, in ad though this led to a temporary panic, and retreat upon Mukden. The Japanese are more ill-considered or disadvantageous condition to the duty, paid in India, and the confidence was speedily restored the Govern-in pursuit, and have no serious obstacles to tracts whose only effect will be to retard the freight. Moreover, seven or eight-tenths ment deemed it advisable, however, to encounter until coming within range of the development of the Empire.

of the prepared opium can be obtained from postpone the investment of any portion of the crude opium, while from the foreign the cash reserve, with the feault that, at the oplum only four-tenths can be obtained. present time, every tical of the note issue is The consumption of the former then must represented by actual cash in the treasury be much greater than the latter. After this of the department. Mr. Williamson, analys- system has been carried into execution, thereing the figures relating to the foreign trade would be no necessity for renewing the of the country, draws attention to the question with the Indian Government, as fact that the large imports shown for 190a-3 opiunt would be stopped naturally. Our are in a great measure due to the unusual Northern contemporary observes that the re- amount of treasure imported by the Mint gulations sound all very plausible if they for the coinage of ticals which were required could be carried out, but with the to meet the expanding trade. In that year opium habit developed chiefly-in China's the imports included treasure valued at official class we altogether fail to see what 19,012,594 ticals, as

compared with chance it has. It is roughly estimated that 2,251,596 ticals in the previous year, and the area of land under opium cultivation is 8,430,506 ticals in the following year. If about 500 or 600 thousand of ch'ing (1 financial returns furnish a good guide to the ching==100 mou) of which the product progress of the country statistics supplied amounts to 4,000,000 piculs. The price of by Mr. Williamson are proof enough that the each picul is calculated at 500 taels, and a Kingdom of Siam is by no means in that levy of two-tenths on the value, makes a unsatisfactory condition which politicians total of 400,000,000 tales. Allowance might in Europe would have us believe, but is be made for bad harvests etc., but prospering on every side, and by reason of 200,000,000 taels is obtainable or at least her reform in currency is opening up new 100,000,000 taels cach year. It is proposed fields of commerce in foreign markets. that this amount should be devoted to the carrying out of reforms and the repayment of loans, which does not quite coincide with the idea of a desire to curtail such a source

PROPOSED OPIUM REGULATIONS. (7th March)

SIAM AND THE GOLD STANDARD.

(8th March.)

+

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THE POSITION NEAR MURDEN. (9th March.)

HONGKONG TELEGRAPH.”.

SERVICE,

[Private Telegram.]

OBITUARY.

[There are comparatively, few residents in the Colony who remember the deceased gen- teman in Hongkong as it is now upwards of thirty-five years since he was last in the Far East. Although he left these shores so long ago his connection with the Colony was by no means at an end as up to the date of his death, when he had pleendy reached the slipted span, he was an active partner in the firm of Messrs, David Sassoon, Son & Co., Ltd. His son. Mr. David D. Sassoon, who is, the senior-put- ner in Hongkong, was in the Colony about. four years ago. The deceased gentleman was well known in Court clicies at home and fre quently travelled in company with the present King. Business to-day at the office of both Messrs. David Saisona, Soné & Co., Ltd., and suspended-ED, #K.T] Messrs. E. D. Sassoon & Co. has been entirely

Oplum for China. [From Our Own Correspondent.]

BOMBAY, 8th March. The P. & O. Co.'s mail steamer left..

Bombay yesterday afternoon with about 870 chests of Malwa ́opium. Prices are as follows:-

TE

Malwa (New). Rs. 1,550

(Old)

1,740 (Older) 1,850 (Oldest) *,, 1,050.

77

THE WAR.

OPERATIONS AROUND MUKDEN,

Mr. M. Noma, Consul for Japan,

kindly forwards us the following telegrams

Russian guns of the forts built on the banks TELEGRAMS. of the Hunho. which will, however, soon be exposed to the fire of the artillery drawn up by the Japanesc centre now advancing on the right of the city from the direction of Fushun and Tita. The next move in the The question of the use and cultivation of

campaign will be followed with more than as indications of the The Chima Fire Insurance Co., Ld. opium in China has been dealt with so often

usual interest The Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and by men of diverse views that one is inclined

Russian intentions regarding the evacuation Godown Co., Ld.

to wonder whether anything more practical

of Mukden will surely be forthcoming.

A private telegram, has been re- City Hall

than the existing state of affairs can be brought about by a further sifting of the

RUSSIA'S FINANCIAL DISTRESS.ceived in the Colony announcing the death of Mr. Reuben Sassoon in subject. We have all heard the latest denun

Nothing more significant of the volle face London. ciation of the trade by members of the American International Reform Bureau, who

in French opinion regarding the powers of anticipate that the close of the present war

Russia and her ability to cope with the per- will afford strategic opportunity for a diplo

tinatious, Japanese in Manchuria, has come matic effort to induce Great Britain to cut

to light than the story unfolded by the off the foreign supply of the drug to China,

London Zimes that "French financiers have and are likewise mostly familiar with the cu

intimated to Russia that the new loan must rios defence set up by those who profit by

not exceed £20,000,000 sterling instead of keeping, this millstone hanging around the

£32,000,000 as required." When the neck of the Celestial. A discussion of the

Russo-Japanese war began opinion in France was strongly in favour of Russia; nothing evils arising from the use of the narcotic

less could be expected from an ally, but need not be entered into here, as these are

when Russia tentatively hinted that the sup admitted on all hands and can produce very

port she expected from France was of a little beneficial results. It is clear that there

material character there was a slight change is an overwhelming general opinion against

of front. Probably there are only three coun- the trade, not among Western nations alone, but among many of the influential of revenue, but rather only to more entirely A general glance over the theatre of war tries in the world which can afford to hold officials in China, who recognise the control it. The move is too sudden, and in Manchuria cannot justify any sanguine financial investments abroad-Great Britain, harmful influence which has been stem-will not be readily accepted by even the hopes on the part of Kuropatkin that, what-France and the United States. That Russia ming the tide of progress for many years most ardent admirers of the paternal Go-ever preparations he has made during the has made a catspaw of France few disinter past. Without at this stage probing too far vernment's solicitude for the welfare of her winter months, his forces will be able to hold ested observers would seek to deny, but the into the matter, it now looks as though the song.

out for long against the Japanese armies volatile French nature, willing to believe in when they invest him in the ancient city of a sincerity which was merely skin-deep, saw Imperial Government is about to take

Mukden. It was recognised by military ex-in the rapprochement with Russia, a tangible measures with a view to curtailing the use: and cultivation of the drug; for, according to

perts at home, some weeks ago, that he friendship which would be lasting and profit- would have to hold on to the old Manchu able. The nature of the ally became evid the P. and Times, new regulations have been drawn up ostensibly with this, object,

capital until the last possible moment, for ent, however, when French financial circles but which are already regarded by Chinese It has been amusing to follow the articles as war cannot be conducted with an exclu- were approached on the subject of a loan, as really an attempt to create a profitable in Continental journals advocating foreign sive regard to military principles by reason immediately after the outbreak of hostilities. Government monopoly. The four ways in intervention in Siam in the interests of of political considerations, these latter have French generosity responded to that call which the drug can be brought under con- civilisation, because the country was in a made it imperative, owing to the import- with all the vivacity for which our neighbour trol are set forth in detail by our Tientsin state of anarchy and the people enslaved, ance attached to Mukden by the Chinese, and to-day, our friend-is characterised, contemporary. The first is with regard to Such gross misrepresentations, intended to for him to remain in possession as long as but there is a limit to all things. For investigation of the land actually under cal-serve a purely political purpose, are abso possible. Had he fallen back' to the spot whereas Japan is at liberty to enter all the tivation for the poppy. It is proposed lutely disproved in the report, which chosen by him as his real base when he first markets of the world when there is a loan in that this investigation which has been has been issued, at Bangkok, by Mr. came to Manchuria and fortified his troops question and to obtain her wishes in the adopted for several years, without objec- W. J. F. Williamson, the financial adviser among the hills of Ticling his position most astute exchanges, Russia is confined tion from the people in Shansi, should be ex- of the Siamese Government, on the Budget would have been materially strengthened to the Bourse. Of late, Russia has deeply tended to all the provinces, the method of 1904-5, and who in view of the importance and the task of the enemy rendered infi- trespassed on the known open-handedness of France with the result that the proposed being to make the oplum farmers report the to British interests of maintaining the inde- Enitely more difficult. But this now scens number of acres to the local authorities pendence of that country has certainly estab: out of the question unless his rear guard can loan issued by the Northern Power has heen through the constables, then to their lished the substantial character of the advance drive the right wing of the Japanese from reduced by £12,000,000-a pelty sum in superiors, who in return appoint deputies which the Siamese Government has made the Ticling Pass, which they recognised bore the eyes of a Britisher, who cheerfully squan- dered a million and a half a day when the

Toklo, gib. March, 3.35 p.m. At Chengte, on 17th January, Mrs, W. N. to compare the reports and make the col in the direction of reforming its administra- the same importance in relation to Mukden

Some two days ago our detachment FERGUSSON, of the British and Foreign Bible lection. The Board now proposed to adoptive machinery on Western models. He as Molienting was to Liaoyang, and which Boer war was in prog ess, but an important made their objective for item in a land where a kopeck holds limitless Society, of a daughter.

"San-lien plag," a document of three por-shows that despite a total ausence of public | bey have Op 1st, March, at 31, Szechen Road, Shang- tions, of which one is to be kept by the local debt the time is approaching when the some weeks past. It is the natural possibilities. The sting of the refusal by in the direction of Ilingking drove the officials, the other issued to the farmer, and Government will have to follow the example fortress of Southern Manchuria, and is French financiers lies in the tail, which says, enemy back to their positions is miles! the third sent to the provincial capital, the of other progressive nations and meet the regarded as one of the strongest positions to quote the telegram again--"This will be south-east of Fushun and 15 miles south of number of acres and their location being cost of further productive works from bor south of Harbin. Had he so desired it, the last loan raisable in France for some Fushun. An engagement is now proceeding. the wife of A. GIESEL, of a daughter.

"' victories " On 4th March, at 5, Astor Terrace, Shanghai, Viceroy or Governor is to submit a collecto offer excellent security for any loan that stand, Kuropatkin might have retreated to conveyed does not altogether rest on the repeated attacks on the night of the 3rd inst

of the Russian were all repulsed.

Our troops contingu to deliver fierce at the wife of J. A. SAMPLES, of a daughter. tive report to the Board and appoint de- she may desire to contract; for, accord-Tieling, but since it seems to be practically inglorious.

Some idea MARRIAGES.

puties to examine whether there is any ing to Mr. Williamson, the country. has in the possession of the Japanese, whose troops in the Far East.

a more right wing is swinging round to cut of the ferment permeating all classes of tacks in the district lying west of the railway On the 28th of February, 1995, at the Cathe-discrepancy. The document can be can recently placed her currency on dral, Shanghai, BENJAMIN, CHAS, BROOM celled when any farmer gives up his poppy stable basis by the adoption of a gold stan- off any possible retreat, the Russians Russian society, the agitation for freedom and are now in occupation of the district HALL, F. R. G. 5. (Eng.), of Taiyuanfu, Shansi cultivation, Allowance will be made in dard which has already exercised a steady have about lost not only their hold of speech, liberty to present petitions to extending from Wuthenying, 5 miles west of youngest sop of Benjamin Broomhall, Esq times of flood or drought, and a satisfactory ing influence on her finances. In his pre on Mukden and Kirin Provinces, but also the 'sar, and preservation, from the wanton Shahop, to Sufupp, 8 miles northwest of On the right bank of the Hunha our London, to MARION, bird daughter of Alfred feature of the regulation is that thevious report, the financial adviser of the the vast granary which lies between Tieling attacks of brutalised Cossacks, may have Wuchenying, Othniel Aldwinckle, of Highbury Park, Log Labiquitous Yamen underlings are to have Government pointed of that, by the adop and Harbin and which is practically essential had something to do with this plain state-

ment. The terrible scene which took place troops, after successively driving the enemy, On 1st March in Niagno, by the Rev. Esther orders against levying any extortion. tion offixity of acht inge, Slam had obtained to the existence of their army in the Fr Junes, the Rev. 1, K. GODDARD, D., Miss No further levy, it adds, need be made on hoth the practor and the sentimental ad- East. On the left or north bank of the few Sundays ago in front of the Winter proceeded to the northward and broke the HELEN 1. CORVIN, both of the American, the land beyond the regular land tax, and vantage of having placed her monetary unit river as it comes towards Ticling, there is a Palace, when hundreds of peaceable Rus enemy's line of defence extending, from the local authorities will thus be able to in a position where it was at last in a fair long range of bills, forming with the river at sian citizens led by devoted priests, and Chanton to Sufangtai, and continuing a hot Cath March, by Sir PRLHAN WARREN, estimate the exact quantity of opium pro way to being recognised in the exchange their base, a splendid protection for the pledged to use no violence under penalty of pursuit have already reached a line extend- Mukden to Tatzupu, 13 miles west Mukden K.CM HBM. Consul Generaler duced. We then come to a regulation marts of the world as a coin with a value of right flank of a Japanese Army resting at death at the hands of their comrades, can- ing from Watzupu 15 miles southwest of wardant the Sypanogue," Bethel, Sha ahai, RACHEL eldest daughter of, the late SAAC dealing with the extraction of opium its own, and added that until the change to Tieling, while on the eastern side of the not be easily forgotten. Russia has probably and Lamuho 3 miles north of Tatzupu,

The enemy's casualties and our booty, EZRA of Shanghai, to N, S. LEBY of Shanghai which, if faithfully carried out will entail a gold standard was effected, the local banks town there are the useful hills of Eastern suffered, in a financial sense-which more DEATH. MAANA SAY further exacting processes on the part invariably quoted their rates for gold bills in Manchuria. The position is the strongest closely affects the body corporal than any On 2nd March; the infant son of WILLIE A of the merchants and officials. After the dollare, whereas two of them had already that can be found anywhere on the railway other-from the effects of an over-strenuous during the last few days were considerable, The enemy's storehouse for clothing at: MACE, I. M. Customs, Hootubig, aged 12 months. gathering of the poppy juice the farmer begun quoting in ticals." Since writing the between Harbin and Newchwang, and it is policy which has been guided by a masterful but they are not yet ascertained,

mus be made to deposit money in the above," he says in his present report, the not to be easily outflanked. The right is but impotent bureaucracy than from the Government office for one month in advance, third and most important bank has come especially well protected; for instead of the lack of success which has followed her arms Tabantal was also captured. ::: with the quantity of drug. There, will then from the 1st of May, 1904, a uniform method Lino-yang, and Mukden, there is here the point from which the action of the French MAIL SUPPLEMENT,

be an examination of all documents pre-of quotation of exchange has been adopted, Liao River, with a high bluff on its northem financiers may be viewed. The recent visits ISSUED GRATIS TO SUBSCRIBERS:riously issued and heavy fine imposed in whereby, the value of the tical is cited in bank, and on the left flank there are far of King Edward to France have raised up Caldes of concealment, etc. If the opium terms of the various foreign currencies, fewer roads than there are to the east a feeling of camaraderie which has culminated HONGKONG, SATURDAY, MARCH 11, 1905 lce exceeds the amount of money de- This in itself is evidence of the confidence of Liao-yang of Mukden. Not only is Tieling in an agreement between Great Britain and poslied, or at least what is left of it felt by the banking community in the itself a great centre of supplies, but less France whereby both parties are likely to THE MINES OF SOUTH CHINA. ter it has passed through the usual chan ultimate success of the change of standard, than 30 miles to the north the Japanese reap moral and material benefits. More hels, the drug will be kept in bond and sold and the simplification of the method of quot have the town of Kaiyuan, which is one of than that, the King, who has been described (6th March.)

at a subsequent date. Twenty-two tael ing local exchange must be no small conveni- the chief agricultural centres of Manchuria. as the best diplomatist in England, has won While comparatively lula is known to the cents will be levied on every one taelence to the business interests of the country." Teling is, therefore, not only a place which for himself a place in French affection which outside world of the mineral wealth of value received, of which twenty tael cents Two years ago an experiment was begun by can be defended, and which will doubtless no machinations by an outsider can destroy..

Tokio, 4th March. Kwangs and Kwangtung provinces there will (on should we presume) be trans the issue of a Government paper currency be made a position of considerable impor- Indeed, long before he was King, he had as is ample evidence to show that a profitable mitted to the Provincial Treasury, and, convertible into cash on demand. Ths tance by Kuroki, but one which if he Prince of Wales established himself as a industry awaits the syndicate fortunate the balance be used for expenses. District department having charge of, the issue is succeeds in taking he will endeavour bon vivant in Parisian circles, and his last The British steamer Fegga,, carrying con- [The as Veo Captain.C. F. Bensep, is a cough, to secure, a, concession: from the yamens will be supposed to establish opium authorised, under the statutes creating it, to at all costs to retain. As long as his reception in the French capital exceeded all traband, has been captured. Chinese Government. Not langssinne. His offices to be directed by the local magis invest a fixed proportion of its cash reserve; Army is there, it practically dominates expectations. One witty French writer had steel screw steamer of 2,562 reps, classed 200 Excellency Viceroy Tren Shun suon rates, and in large districts it may be found held against notes, in approved securities; but Southern Manchuria and the position the temerity to say that there was only one Al at Lloyds, and built in 18 by Kel thiend brought the matter to the attention of the necessary to establish branch offices? These up 10, the present time advantage harinet of the Russian Army at the Manchurian fault about the King of England, and that and Sons, at South Shields. She was on her Imperial Thlone, and we now learn from are to be under the direction of the head been taken of this provision, and the total capital can never be secure as long as there was he did not tive in France. However way with coal and supplies for Vladivostock the China Ganelis that a great effort is being office to save expense. The third regulation value of the notes in covered by actual cash l is an unbeaten Japanese Army at Tieling, that may be, the fact remains that French | Ed., H.A.7.]

Local and Genoral.

BIRTHS.

hai the wife of MEYER GOLDMAN, of a son.

the wife of John A. W. LOUREIRO, of a son.

On 2nd March, at Weihaiwei (Port Edward), On 3rd March, at 8, Szechuen Road, Shanghai, given on each part of the document. The rowed capital. Siam is certainly in a position and his rear guard had made an effective years." It may be that the hint so forcibly In the direction of Shaho the enemy's?

don,

Baptist Missionary Union

a

The Honghaug Belegraph the limit and amount being in proportion into line with the other two in this matter,and open plain which extends to the worst of in, the field. There is, however, another

BRITISH STEAMERS CAPTURED,

BY JAPANESE..

Fokio, 3rd March!

The British steamer Ensby Abbey, with

[The 5.5. Halby Abbey, Captain R. Prideaux, contraband, has been captured. is a steel screw steamier of 2,962 ton registered 100 A Int Lloyd's, built in 1902 by Ropner and vostockwith coal and provisions.-Ed., IK.T.J' one at Stuckian, and was on her way to Vladi