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TELEGRAMS.

"HONGKONG TELEGRAPII".

SERVICE,

Opium for China.

[From Our Olen Correspondent.]'

BOMBAY, 3rd May

The P. & O. Co.'s mail steumer luft

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, WEDNESDAY, MAY 3, 1905.

FOR. SAILORS ASHORE.

NEW INSTITUTE quened.

"The sailor needs something more than tracts and something more than that which merely` ministers to the spiritual side of his nature. We want to draw and catch him on every side possible," such were observations made yesterday afternoon by the sallor's friend

maintenance, good order, and good name of the colony. And this house; bäs been started to provide decent accommodation for the sailor at, night, and reasonable recreation for him during the day, and the kindly and gym pathetic influence and assistance of the Chaplains of the Mission. It is with great pleasure therefore, that declare the house to be now open (applause),

Rear-Admiral Curzon-Howe said he was present that day to express to His Excellency and the ladies and gentlemen present, how

AUSTRALIA"AND"TIMOR.

MEGAHENDIONS AT SYDNEY,

AN ALLEGED RUSSIAN SPY:

**AT SINGAPORE.

Considerable excitement has been caused

Intimations, ROBINSON PIANO

COMPANY, LD.

Bombay yesterday afternoon with Sailors' Institute_nt 72 and 73 Praya East, sorry the Commander-in-chief was that he was of German interests in the Pacific. Dr. Creed, in fact had been living in the quarters of a With 17 years' experience of the:

about 356 chests of Malwa opium Prices are as follows:-

"

Miwa (New)... Rs. 1,500

J (Old)

1,700. (Older) 1.840 (Oldest) 1,080

[Reuters.)

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The King in Paris,

LONDON, 1st May, The King and President Loubet exchang "ed the nidit cordial visits yesterday afternoon. Crowds waiting patiently in the rain cheered the King with remarkable fervour. M. Del- case called on the King and had a twenty minutes' interview with him.

The King also received Admiral Foamier; congratulated him on the way in which he bail conducted the North Sea inquiry and "Conferred on him the Order of St. Michael and St. George.

A State banquet was held at the Elysee in the evening.

in Hongkong, the Itev, H. France, at the opening ceremony in connection with the New which was graciously performed by His cellency the Governor, Sir Matthew Nathan, in the presence of a large and influential gathering. Among those noticed in the neatly arranged ruonis besides the Governor were

Mr. R. A. B. Porísunby (private secretary), Sir Henry S. and Lady Berkeley, Rear-Admiral the Hon. A. G. Curton-Howe, Hon Capt. 1.. A. W. Harses Lawrence, Hon. Dr. F. W. Clark, Revs. Į, H. France,. C. H. Hickling, F.. T. Johnson, C. Gordon Vaudie, G. Searle, Mr. H. E. Pollock, KC, Capt. Milroy, Mr. and Mrs. H. Fiency. Mr. E. Cornewall Lewis, Mr. and Mrs. E. G. Woodward, Mr. and | Stra. Hippell, Mrs. - Hoare, "and Mr. and Mrs Stringer. An apology was received from His Lordship Bishop Hoare, regret ting his inability to be present owing to long-standing engagement. The Hon. Mr. Gershom Stewart, who was to have taken part in the opening ceremony, was also absent owing to the non-arrival. I the C.P.B. steamer Empress of Japie on board of which Mr.

tewart was a passenger.

After prayer, the Rev. France said that his thoughts went back some two years to a time they were compelled to close an institution which had been doing very good

work on this side of the harbour for some

In the course of the evening, the Rev. J. H. France delivered a short speech in which he alluded to his regret that the Bishop had been unable to attend. As chairman of the Com- mittee in charge of the arrangements, the Bis hop had taken a very active part in the work of opening the lostitute. The following letter had, however, been received from his Lordship: "I very much regret that I cannot accept your invitation to be present at the opening of the new lostitute on May 20d. As you know,

Many Australians entertain, a fear that the bitter experience of Now Guinea is about to be repeated, Had the Imperial Government acted upon the representations made by Queensland and New South Wales, when first made, the whole of New Guinea not under the Dutch flag would have become a British possession. As it is only about one-third or less of the island, the largest in the world, is now under the British flag, the whole of the remainder being divided between Holland and Germany. Although Timor has bees in the hands of Per

rvitch or

endeavouring to obtain by purchase from Portocally by the report that a Russian spy had

The unwelcome lotelligence that Germany is

gal the portion of the island of Timor at been arrested in Palo Brasi on the 22nd ult. present held by that country, le naturally, says white sketching the fortifications on that is ing of uneasiness in the Commonwealth, the more or less vague report by the added an a London Glade correspondent, creating a feel-land. Further poignance was added to the

suspicion the steadily increasing development residing for some time past on the island, and people of which are "regarding with grave nouncement that the alleged spy had been

unable to attend the opening ceremony of Council, bas vainly endeavoured to impress the Au a matter of fact a man giving the name of a member of the New South Wales Legislativa warrant officer of the Ordnance Department. Rear-Admiral proposed that the best thanks of this meeting be given to His Excellency theorial authorities with a sense of the strale Vladimir Antovitch Orvitch, or Horwitz, was Governor for his kindness in having consentedi importance of the island, which, situated arrested on the island on and ult, and was to open this Institute, and for the sympathetic about three degrees from the equator, and three handed over to the local police authorities on interest that he bas taken in the establishment hundred and fifty miles from Port Darwin, con- the charge of being en Government premises since the inception, (Applause).

stitutės practically the boundary line between without authority. On that charge he was at.... His Excellency thanked the meeting and the Australian and China Daval commands. migned in the police court on the asth dem was then shown over the promises.

The alleged motive on the part of the Germans whes the Inspector General of Police asked After His Excellency the Governor had gone the Pacific, but, once in possession of the ft has been officially stated to the Straits is the want of a coaling station in that part of for a remand of two weeks pending inquiries. over the building and inspected the rooms, refreshments were served out to the sailors and be found occupying a position highly favour- arrested when making sketches is untrue, Portuguese portion of Timor, Germany would Timer that the report that Orviich was soldiers in attendance. The refreshments, it may be stated, were provided by some of the able for offensive operations against Australia naid it is not known that he has any sketches members of 9. Peter's congregation. An ad- when necessary, for the island occupies a com- in his presession. He may be a perfecily manding point with relation to the route of innocent man, 1 transpires, however, that Journment was afterwards made to the upper room where a musical programme, which teimers trading between the Commonwealth, the name on his passport, which is in German proved very enjoyable, was given. Among the the Philippines, China, Japan, and the East and describes him as a merchant, does not contributors were Mrs. Piercy, Mrs. Stringer generally.

tally with that which he says is really his. He explains this discrepancy by the allegation and Mr. Hawes.

that he is a refuges from the Russian authori ties. In view of the fact that he does not talk English, but seems to be equally proficient in," Russian, French, and German, it must be admitted that his electing to reside with a British firdnance official on a forlified island that is one of the keys in the defences of Singapore, was an unfortua te choice from his host's present point of view. Horwit arrived here by the 5.5. Dumbin, on which ship the Ordnance official-Staff I have long-standing engagements in Fukientugal for over three centuries, little or nothing Conduct was also a passenger. It appears which cannot be postponed. You also know has been done in the way of developing its that the Staff Conductor, who has over that I am in fullest sympathy, with your efforts natural resources, and the revenue obtained twenty years' service, took his travelling to provide a good Institule on this side of the has hitherto been insufficient to defray the cost acquaintance over to the island as soon as the water in connection with the Missions to Sea of maintenance. Hence the apparent willing Dumber arrived at Singapore on the 11th ult. men. The one you are now opening will, Iness of the fortuguese to dispose of what is and the latter has been enjoying his hospitality trust, be a success and form a good stepping, to them a useless possession. Yet it would ever since. It is of course against the reguin- His Majesty's service-when on shore on 48

stone for, nice as it is, I regard it only as a.

forin an ideal naval station. The climate is tions for anybody to take a foreigner to reside hours' leave. Moved by the fact that beds stepping stone to something better. I shall not temperate, the soil exceedingly faile, and upon the island, and, therefore the Staff Com were really very limited, and existing insti be content until the Seamen's Mission possesses there is an abundance of grass on which all ductor is how under arrest pending coun- tuns were by no means able to meet the an. Institute which it can really call its own.

Linds of livé stack-cattle, sheep, and horses-martial. It is alleged that Orvitch had arrang. neetis of the men when ashore, the commit May God bless and prosper the present enter. thrive. More than this, vast deposits of petro- eit to leave here for Shanghai by the M.M. fce were led to approach His Excellency to prise.-Yours faithfully, J. C. Victoria."

leum, readily accessible, have lately been dis- liner Krnest Simons on the 24th, but that his ask if by any possible incans they, might The Rev. Mr. France len referred to the covered in the Portuguese division of the is- di prature was interfered with by his arrest. lain on favourable terms a grant of Govern regret felt at the absence of the Hon. Mr. Gerland, and there are indications of the existence During the fortnight at which he was at liberty Hient land. His Excellency lent. his aid in a shom Stewart, who, as a member of the Cam of coal. All these facts are mentioned by Dr. here, however, it is reported that he had meet- most cordial and sympathetic spirit, and did mittee, had proved a tower of strength. Mr. Creed in his letters to the Imperial authorities, ings with cortain of his nationals resident in received with enthusiasm throughout Rus } mexpected difficukles aro-e, and the site they the Canadian Pacific boat, but it had apparently effect that Portugal was not prepared to part $400 bail yesterday he stated that the Russian what was possible to forward the project, but Stewart had been expected in Hongkong by but the only reply received by him was to the Singapore, and when he was committed on had hoped to obtain was not at present avail- been detained and they were unfortunate in with any of her territory. able. Acting again on his His Excellency's being without his presence. In fact it was not suggestion, they endeavoured to rent a house until the opening proceedings were more than or houses for the purpose of carrying on this half way through that lie had given up hopes kong Land Investment Company, and ob reference to the late itself they hoped to work. They were led to apply to the Hong of seeing Mr. Stewart at the meeting. With tained the present houses on a three years make it a ceaire of mental, moral and spiritual lease, at a moderate rental, and with power to

life. They would not thrust religion dwa any after and adapt to meet the needs of the workman's throat, but it would be there for those The premises at presem were a mere shell who wanted it. He trusted the instit te would "The report from Tsingtau is wholly and there was a good deal of furniture”ta

have a long and successful career before it, and premature.

arrive. When this arrived and was put into that it would prove a blessing to the sailors position the institute would be in every respect and to the community generally (applause). such as a sailor ashore for the night wou'd

Miss Foster, the manageress, explain.d dur ing the evening the way in which the American soda fountain had been provided. The money with which it was bought had been given almost entirely by sea-going men. amounted to aver $40, and in other two cases One donation

a

Reforms in Russia. Easter day passed off quite quietly in St. years. Very reluctantly they decided to close Petersining and nå repons of disorders were

that institution known as the "Star" Coffee received from the provinces.

Hoose, and from that time the Committee had Ukisés have been issued remitting the set themselves to work if possible to provide

place of their own, obtain a site on same suit Arrears of Government loans to peasantsable situation and erect a building planned during bad harvest years from 1857 to the with a view of meeting the reeds of an insti- birth of the Tsarevitch; the arrears are esti tule. Hongkong was in need of such an institu mated at £7,500,000; for removing most of tion to inset the wants of sailors-especially of the disabilities of the unnithodox sents, In regard to the freedom of worship and civil Tights, the ukasd includes Mahomedans and „Buddhists who are no longer officially classi- fied as heathena. No provision is made for any relaxation of anti-Jew restrictions.

Later.

perð ukasó, cŝtablishing practically complete religious.freedom to all creeds, has been

sia; it is hailed as the greatest concession to liberal thought yet granted and is regarded as the precursor of political freedom.

The Russian Baltic Fleet. Reuter's correspondent at Tsingtau wires that the Baltic fleet, including Admiral ** Nebogatoff's squadrón, are near Hainan.

'.

Later.

Riots in Warsaw. On May day in Warsaw, a procession of workmen carrying red tags was charged by dan cavalry and fired on by the infantry, 31 "were killed and 15 wounded,

{N. C. D. Ner] .... The Third Squadron,

Osaka, 28th April TM is expected that Admiral Nibogatuff's

padrun will piss Penang to-day..

A

Cautious Underwriters.

usaka, zela April, The underwiiters have refused to accept war risks on fifteen strainers belonging to the fam burgerica Company, which were chartered by the Russian government to proceed to Ceylon, as it was found that their voyage would take them Easi of Longtitude 110°, i.. East of Cochin China.

--SHANGHAI SPRING MEETING.

SEC AND DAY,

The following results have been received by the langkung Jockey Club and kindly sup plied to us by Mr. T. F. Hough, at the time of Loing to press. The results of the racing on

the opening day are printed on page 3. THE CRU-KA-ZAG P.-V.lue, Tis. 250. Se

cond pony, s. 50. I five or more staiters, third pany, Tis, 25. For China panies, Weight for inches as per scale. Winners of a race at this meeting $lbs. extra. Non. Starters at this meeting 7 lbs. extra.. Jockeys who have never won an official race allowed 5lbs. Three-quarters of a mile.. fleather King...merger Zodiac

!

3

Jansier.. Time-1.33 3/5.. THE SHANGHAI DERBY-Value, T. 750 Second pany, Tis, 150. Third pony, Tls. 75. For China ponies, being bord fida griffins at date of entry, Weight for inches as per scale. One mile and a half.

White Blaze...mine >'

Cedric

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Ardini .......

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find very confortable. They hoped later to live a beller supply of literature, and a good billiard table Meals would be supplied as nearly as possille at cost price so as not to

in ke a too heavy demand on the pockets of those who made use of the place. They would

endeavor as far as possible to cater for the spiritual, moral and material reeds of man, who was a many-sided animal and needed some- his spirtual side of nature. They wanted to thing more than trails, something more than garchs him on every side possible, and hoped that under good management and Mits Forster's work, the men coming to the institu tion and under the influence of it would

live

were

and think in the fear of God and prepare themselves a little enter to the reali .sation of perfect manhood if such

realised they would have reason to think that the Institute did not ex-st in vain. Before sitting down he wished to express his deep sense of gratitude personally to His Ex- cellency for the very, kindly interest he had taken in the work which he had greatly helped. (Applause).

II. E. AND A PERMANENT HOME., His Excellency, who on using was loudly cheered, said: Ladies and gentlemen, 1 am grateful to the Rev. Mr. France for giving me the opportunity of being here this aftemaon, His invitation to me, and alan, the remarks which he has made, refer to the sympathy have shown towards the Seamen's Mission. 1 am sorry it is not practicable, to put that sympathy into the form of government assis tance to replace the old "Star" Coffee house which, as we have been told, closed two years ago for want of funds;, but the government is Always very careful when asked to give to one section of the community the funds or property which it holds in trust for the community at large. However, a site shall be reserved, and lent to the Mission on favourable terms. I have been thinking over a scheme which I will discuss with the gentlemen managing the affairs of the institution, and it may then be possible to provide a permanent home at an earlier date. Meantime I am glad, as you all are, that it has been found possible to open lemporary premises for the be- nefit of seamen ashore. Scamen ashore are

subscrbers who were saving up to buy mando money to the Institute, (Applause), lines bad given up the idea and handed the

At the close of the conceit, ref eshments were given and a rush was made for the descent that before it was satisfied the fountain soda fountain. So long and sustained was the had to be recharged. Altogether a very happy evening was spent and the Institute was opened under the most favourable auspices.

CORRESPONDENCE,

[We do not necessarily endorse the opinions expressed by Correspondams in this puluun.) EXCURSION. TO MACAO.

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TO THE EDITOR or the "Hongkono Tulegmann,“ Sin-The popularity of the cheap excur sions to Macao, with the addition of the serv ce ntai wined by the ss. Ilonam, has now been well established. The continuance of this re

ir service should be profitable to the river steamboat companies, at the same time as it is appreciated and well patronized by the public, there are ant many in afflient circumstances who could afford summer trips home once in every three years, or even a run up to fapan occasionally, To such and to the jaded clerks of small means, these week-end excursions, delightful and inexpensive as they are, give that change and distraction which goa Ing way to restore one's energy just when it begins to flag on "the seventh day" in this trying and enervating climate.

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VALUE OF TIMOR,

Hongkong climate: *

MANUFACTURE

IRON FRAMED

$375,

PIANOS

$420,

$405

BEST MAKE OF

-IMPORTED PIANOS

AT HOME PRICES.

APOLLO PIANOLAS

$325, $495, $585.

PIANOS FOR HIRE

OR ON

Credit Payments.

TALKING

MACHINES

AND

RECORDS.

PIANO TUNERS. Only Experienced Mon Employed.

PIANO REPAIRS. listimates Froo.

MUSIC

OF EVERY

• DESCRIPTION.

PARCELS ON APPROVAL,

Banjos, Mandolines, Guitars Strings.

Bangkong, 19th April, Fons

NOTICE TO SHIPPERS.

THE NIPPON YUSEN KAISHA are. Trans-Pacific Service and until further notice, prepared, during suspension of their

to Book CARGO and Issur Bills of LadiNG

to SEATTLE, WASI!, VICTORIA, JI.C., and

LAND POINTS in the UNITED STATES and CANADA in connection with the GREAT

Consul, or one or twb other well-known local Russian residents, who knew all about him, There can be no question that the possession would immediately furnish the requisite anjount. of Timor is coveted by the Germans, and The latter gentlemen now repudi to any know-

the Pacific, and enable them at any time to durance. Whatever developments may trans- naturally so, for it would assist in giving them ledge of Orvitch, and the Consul General re- a preponderating influence in that portion of fuses to assist him. Therefore he remains in threates the Commonwealth. On this point a pire at the next heating of the case on the 1st leading Sydney paper, voicing Australian May, will be awaited with considerable interest. opinion, says: The immunity of the Austra-It is not to be expected, however, that much lian coasts from invasion in time of war must evidence of interest will transpire; because, if largely depend, as it always has depended, on the man under arrest is the innocent refugee our remoteness. That prolective element is he claims to be, there will be nothing to being reduced steadily year by year. We have powerful neighbours in the Pacific already, burirangire save the fact of his having been the none of them are so close as Germany would guest of an officer who should not have enter-PACIFIC COAST PORTS, also to UVER. be at Timer, nor su well equipped for effective tained him. If on the other hand he is a mem val operations in these waters, as the ships ber of the intelligence Department of Russia of that lower would be if they were in a pus - unlimited supplies of oil from the petroleum profited by his week or ten days of liberty to tion to use oil insteat of coal, and to get or any other Power, he will assuredly have

the territory is to be sold, therefore, it would be anjourn in Pulo Brani may have enabled hind weils of what is now Portuguese Timor. If despatch whatever useful information his a measure of common prudence on the part of Great Britain, and of this Commonwealth to to klean. A military spy never keeps about | become the purchasers themselves, Any-him any incriminating document of which be thing would be better than to allow so can safely dispose. The police refuse to say

are growing into direct rivalry with Bri-

empting a foothold to fall into the posses anything about the case, save to give the sion of a Power, whose ambitions at sea tish interests. So far, the Commonwealth

assurance that Orvitch was out sketching at the

Government does not appear to have moved in the matter, but it musi sooner or later engage the attention of the newly constituted Federal Counch of Defence, for with the Germans in possession of the nor han half of Timor, delensive measures on an extensive scile would become necessary in the northern portion of the Commonwealth, which is only two or three days' steam from Timor,

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time of his resi

THE MACKAY TREATY.

It is proposed to send a telegram to the Foreign Office pointing out that the Chinese Government have so fir ignored the term of the Mackay Treaty and urging the British The situation has given rise to a consider Government to take steps to bring about some able amount of plain speaking. Thus a late action in regard to its provisions. The tele Australian flag captain is reported to have writ- gram has been drawn up by several leading ten as follows:- I have no doubt that Ger- merchants, and we (WC, D. News) are asked many is in with Russia. do not trust the to state that it lies for signature at the officer Kaiser one little bit. The Port Arthur qua of Messrs. Brunner, Mond, & Co., 12 'Kig- dron and Vladivostock ships, no doubt, intend-

await result (settlement), when they would have sentatives of firms as possible will call in dur getting to Kian-chan for protection, and to kiang Road. It is hoped that as many repre been refited to assist Germany; but old Togo ing the day and sign, in order that the tele. the Netherlands, and she intends to get them was one too-many for them. Germany wants

gram may carry its utmost weight, and may be But when she wants the Dutch East Indies we dispatched without further delay. gets the e islands it will be a bad day for our must, fight the sooner the better, she onca. Australian colonies.

KOWLOON BOWLING GREEN

CLUB

Mr. D. Gow, hon. sec. of the above club, kindly supplies as with the following parti culars of competitions to be commenced in connection with the club-

;

To-day's Advertisement.

FROM HAMBURG, PENANG AND SINGAPORE.

THE H.A. L. Steamship

Optional Cargowill be forwarded unless notice to the contrary, be given before TO-DAY. landed into the Godowns of the Hongkong and Any Cargo impeding her discharge will be Kowloon Wharf and Godown Co., Limited, and stored at Consignees, risk and expense.

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

The various managements of the River Boat Companies will consult the convenience of the community no less than the interest of their

"C. FERD. LAEISZ" shareholders if they were to place special ex-

Resident's competition, Round, D. Captain von Hoff, having arrived from the caision steamers on every occasion of a public Harvey v. J. Parkes, J. Celland. v. Á. R. above Ports, Consignees of Cargo are hereby hoiday in Hongkong. "Empire Day, on the Austin,. I. 1. Sibbit v. I. C Gow, J. M. requested to send in their Bills of Lading for The suggestion is therefore offered that the Lapsley, A. Kinross v. R. F. Hume, J. MAC take immediate delivery of their goods from 24 h ing., is observed as a public holiday. Henderson v. R. byte, W. M. Deas v. R. countersignature by the Undersigned and to 5.5. Honam and the Ping King, in addition to donald V. W. J. Russell, C. F. Focken v. G. alongside. the regular liners--the Heungikan and Wing Haxton, T. Petrie v. W. Taylor, R. H. Baxter Chit-be put on this special service on that. Wm. I ussell, J. W. Garham. Wm. Hut day.Vnum, etc.,

chisan, Wm. Ramsay v. T. W Rabertson, S. EXCURSIONIST. Smith v. G. R. Edwards, W. J. Crawford v. A. Hongkong, 3rd May, 1905.

Ritchie, G. Smith v. J. M. Ramsay, J. Galt v. J. Kyles, Grannaga Nas

Vice-President's Competition, 1st Round, W. J. Crawford v R. Whyte, G. Smith v. WJ. THE MONGOLIAN PLATE-Value, Tls. arb.dere at sea where we do not see them. It is First Assistant of the Hongkong Observa v. Wm. Taylor, J: Macdonald v. A. Kinross, T. The following report is from Mr. F. G. Figg, Graham, J. Galt v. Wm. Hutchison, 1. Parkes Becond pony, Tis. 5o.. Third pony, Tis. 25. not then to be wondered at that some unpleas-tory:-

New Petria v. A. Ritchie, W. M. Deas v. Wm.. For subscription griffins of this meeting ant forms of recreation-having regard to a On the 3rd at 1155 a. The baromeler has Russell, J. C. Gow v. R. F. Hume, A. R. Weight for inches as per scale. Winners of great seaport like this-such as cases of inse fallen in the neighbourhood of the foothoos, Austin v. R. H. Baxter, J. R. Wilson v. I. one race 5lbs, extra, Iwo races rolbs. extra briety and frequenting low houses, should Rod risen elsewhere.

Clelland, J. J. Sibbia v. W. J. Rumell, T. W. Jockeys who have never won an official race

Pressure is highest over China. It remains Ruberison v. G. R. Edwards, C. F. Focke v. come before our eyes in Hongkong, which low tothe N,of Japan, and a shallow depression Win. Ramany, G. Haxton Y. J. M. Ramsay, J. alwed 5lbs. Ono milo and a quarter, tend to lower the prestige of the white, manppears to be lying to the E. of the Loochoos Kyles v. S. Smith, R. Lapsley v. D. Harvey

before the Chinese, and depreciate (szilors' Gradients are light on the China coast, and This round to be completed by the 31st May. respect, which as a class they deserve from all moderate NE winds may be expected in the

On Saturday, 6th inst, at 3 p.m., a rink corn- those who appreciate what the inilors have Formosa Channel, and moderate E. and SE petition, President versus Vice-President, will winds over the N, part of the China Sea be played, and as many players as can attend done for our country, and høre at heart the Forecast -Light E; winds į fair to showery, are requested to turn up

Time--3/5 3/5

Cinnamon,

Do be Quick

Desen Chief:

Time-24, 2/5;

a special class, because they are mainly ashore for the purposes of recreation. Their work is

THE FEATHER::

No Claims will be admitted after the Goods have left the Godowns and all Goods remaining undelivered after the roth May will be subject to rent

be left in the Godowns, where they will bo All broken, chafed and damaged Goods are to

examined on the solh May at 3 P.M.

No Fire Insurance has been effected,

HAMBURG-AMERIKA' LINIE Hongkong Office,

Hongkong, 3rd May, 1908,.

NORTHERN RAILWAY FROM SEAT TLE, as hitherto, by the Steamers of the NORTHERN PACIFIC 5. S. Co, BOSTON STEAMSHIP and TOWBOAT Cos, OCEAN S. 5. Co. and CHINA MUTUAL S. N. Co.

For further Particulars, apply at the Com pany's Local Branch Office in PRINCE'S BUILDINGS, First Floor, Chater Road.

A. S. MIHARA,

Manager, Hoogkong, 27th March, 1905.

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