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TELEGRAMS.

[Renter's,]

The Russian Naval Command in the Far East.

LONDON, 19th May. Renter's agent in St. Petersburg wires that Admiral. Biriless has had an audience with

Vladivostock,

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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, MONDAY, MAY 22, 1905.

THE BALTIO FLEETS

OUT ON THE CHINA SEY,

A MIDNIGHT SURPRISE.

*[From Our Special Correspondent }

Kwong-chaw-wan, 17th May. the Tear prior to leaving for Vladivostock, to South China ports I was watching the excite Leaning against a pile of hales marked for command the Russian naval forces in the ment gathering speed as the sailing time of the Far East. The report that he will assume. Domenico draw nearer. She is nó fine the immediate command of the Baltic feet Atlantic liner, tall, and aliin, with a sweep of is unfounded; Admiral Rozhdestvensky will brass-rlinmed pons and a long run of prome- conduct all pending operations.

nade deck; hut simply a stoutly-built China coaster, of some 3.0 tons, with a rake of sticks and stack which gave her an appearance of speed as she swung to the tile in Hongkong harbour on Tuesday morning last. She was to be my bone for the next few days, and i was anxiously awaiting for the irrigator on the tele.. graph to swing round to the Hatand by and let me know that the mind Hopk would soon be on deck. There were voices the other side of the bales. I listened, because I recognised that Capt. John Hoardman was speaking.

"Now then, huny up there; going to take all day with that lighter ??.

All foreign commercial agents have been repiented to leave Vladivostock; á similar measure was taken at Port Arthur prior to

the investment,

Poland.

Later.

As General Maximovitch, the Governor General of Warsaw, was about to leave the cathedral after the ́ I sar's birthday service, a workman who was attempting to evade two detectives slipped on the kerbs, and in falling caused a bombs in his packet to explode, the workni in, the detectives, and a bystander were flown to pieces and any ethura injur cd; the neighbouring buildings were wrecked.

zoth May, Twenty-one were wounded by the bomb explosion in Warsaw; three seriously. The workman responsible for the cutrage was a member of a force of a section of socialists. The police are conduding a house-to-house search and many arrests have been made.

France and Siam. M.Delcassé has announced that Siam has acepted the frontier demanded by France; the frontier has consequently been carried tó laknanven from Caps Lemling.

KOWLOON BOWLING CLOR,

The Kowloon Trialog Club provides much plee 0-1 recreation for its membes and any funct on pronated with the abject of benefiting the izstration should certainly meet with the support of a large section of the community. both in Kowloon and Hungtong. tis now .com. templite-textesdag the greens and in unter to Bud the wherewithal in curry tatt the project the mainbers of the Club, osaturday evening,

welcomed a large number of visi uiste a concert on their grounds at Kowloon Coloured tan- terns and binding were much in evidence, and despite the warm weather prevailing the proceedings were thoughly enjoyed amid the prettily decorated surroundingri The prograsime had been carefully arranged

"Can do, have finishee" came the grunt from a tired-looking native fumbling a dozen tally. sticks in his grimy paws.

There was a rattle down in the fo'es'le, the winch spun round, and the anchor chain clanked by the bows. The telegraph rang, the propeller began to thud, and the ship gathered speed as she headed along the Central Fanway out to Green Island and the blue sea beyond,” ·

This, however, is beside the puial, I had an important mission an hind and was anxious to get out of the sky harbour into this clearer at mos there, where the horiz in was unobscured and every ship creeping up fram the south come under the focus of the binoculars. From in-

themation,, the source of which must for the present be treated as sub res», 1 had reason to believe that ships in touch with the Russian squadron. had been journeying out from the coast much farther north than people in Hongkong had been given to understand was

the case.

Leaving Green Island astern,-or, to be more exacting, sunth 54 west-we made for Chung Chow and thence bare down close to Lantao and afterwards rounded Patung where the ship's nose was set for the open sea. The islands of Soko and Lalani were quickly put behind and alter the Tongo Straits had been crossed and Kaulin and Kukok had fallen away astern the Wizard Rocks quickly appeared to view puking their sharply-painted heads above the rolling

waters. We then steered a course for Liuchiu

Island and quickly bore down in a southerly direction.

nf water in the neighbourhood and the fact that they were so deeply lyden and anxious to speak a steamer which was eviden ly due about the time that our ship poked her ante into their affairs. Seeing that the junk people were not at all inclined to communicate with us we

proceeded on our voyage and arrived here early this morning.

Since landing I have been advised to proceed exily date I shall at once depart for Nachau to the south and if it is possible to leave at an and Hainan.

JUNKS OFF CAPE ST. JOHN'S.

CONFIRMATORY NEWA

Captain Boardman, master of the steamship nonnico, which arrived at Hongkong on Sun day from Kwong-chowiwan, gave a representa live of the Telegraph some interesting details of bis last trip to the latter port, confirming in every respect the telegram which we published from our special correspondent the other day regarding the presence of a large fleet of junks off Caps St. John's.. The Domesico left Hong- kong in the early part of last week for Kwong chow-wan About 10.15 p.m. on Tuesday, the officer on the watch reported to the captain that shipping lights could be seen on the port bow, bearing $.S.W. from the Domenico.

77/4 "STAR" FERRY CO., LTD.

The repost of the directors which will be prevented to the shareholders at the seventh Hall, on Saturday, the 37th May, is an follows nidiary annual meeting to be held at the City

COMMERCIAL.

FREIGHT.

And Rogge write on the freight market for the Under date, the 20th inst, Messrs.. Lamke: The directors have the pleasure to submit to shareholders their report, with a statement ofler review the conditions of the freight market. past fortnight as under:-During the period un- accounts for the year ending 30th April 190", all working expenses, were $56,602.45 as against

The nelt earnings of the boats, after paying ant respect, the general tone in the North still recently prevailing, have changed in no imper-

$1,008.03.

55 684 42 last year, being an increase of being a very firm one, whereas a distinct call- ness of demand has once more' existed' down The amount at credit of profit and loss

South. sccount after paying for repairs and placing the fixtures of three boats at 12 and 1 cents Saigon/Hongkong. Early in the fortnight" $9,164 13 10 credit of insurance fund, is $43,31279 which, with the approval of share-per picul were put through, but since then the golfers, it is proposed to appropriate as folemand, at least for prompt steamers, bas en- lows:-

tirely subsided. For forward, end of this month Directors' and auditor's fec..........$10.00 rate held out. 11 to 13 cents, so far failed to

loading, there has been some inquiry, but the| Dividend of 18 per cent............. 27,000.00 attract any vessel.-The local market for Sai-

rite off boats..........

9,283.co on produce has been following an upward Transfer to reserve fund..... ........ 5,000,00₤endency, but according to latest advices, from 929.79 that part it is now the small stocks and meagre Carry forward to new account........

arrivals of grain from the interior, that chiedy $43,333.79 form an impediment to chartering As soon BOATS-The Morning Star and Evening as supplies are coming in on a nine liberal Star have been added to the fleet..

scale, it is confidantly exprered, thu some acti- DIRECTORS.-Inaccordance with the Articles vity wil be witnessed in this direction. of Association Ms. A. J. Raymond retires but

No settlements have taken på en. from offers him elf for re-election.

Saigon to the Philippines, As mated before, Mr. N. A. Siebs having resigned, his placeslaxation in the deanand is due to present was taken by Hon. Mr. W. J. Gresson

stocks still being adequate for 'immediate AUDITOR.-Mr. W. H. Pous has audited the necessities; but signs of fresh requirements accounts now presented and offers himself for during next month are already making them.

·ta-election.

selves manifest. C. P. Chater, Chairman.

The following is the account :-

BALANCE SHEET,' 30th April, 1995. Liabilities.

"We bare down for the lights and, as we approached, flash signals were made by the two leading hats. It was a beautifully clear nigh; the mann was shining, and we could see a great fleet of junks loaded up to the gun- wales with stores of every description. In that group there would be at least too three-masted To Capital- junks. As soon as we came up to the junks, they seemed to recognise the Domenica ; the signals ceased and the lights were extinguished. We went as close to the junks as we thought prudent, and we could see that they were all dreply laden, even the decks being covered with ca 64 and barrels of provisions."

"Finding that they did not want in com. municate with us, l'continued on the vorage.

Shortly afterwards, as I altered my course, the fook-out ported more lights on the star- board bow this time. It was another fect of junks. When they saw us, they behaved in

xictly the same manner as the Grit gump. Flash signals were made by two leading boats but when they recognised us the lights dis appeared."

"Did you attempt to speak to the junka ?” "I would have been useless. They never answer you. Altogether there were about 5 janks in the second 'lot, all of them of the three-masted type. They were lying n'er the lee of Round Island, and were drawn up close together. They werd have to.” "They weren't fishing sampuns, by any chance?"

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1,000 shares @ $ro each fully paid

up..............$.00,003,00

10,000 shares @ $10

..Accounts payable

Assels,

In any of the nther Sambein directions no new features have occurred. There has been an loquity for a morupt boat to load Saigon for Jaks; but the business came to nught in consequence of the present state of the Saigon markel.

Vang ze freights have contiened very his): according to Northern reports, and quite a number of outside steamers are said to have been sented in Shanghai to load at Wuhu and Chinkung for the houth; others have been laid on the berth and have a so managed to secure full cargoes. The depiand in this $150,000.00 fircenon is such as to warrant the maintenance, 05,000.00 of recent rates on a uniformly sicady "bais for 24,257 20 sonie time yet.

346.80

Entimations.

SPECIAL

AT

SALE

ROBINSON'S

FOR

PIANOS, PIANOLAS

MUSIC AND MUSICAL

INSTRUMENTS

PREVIOUS TO REMOVAL,"

GUARANTEED NEW INSTRUMENTS BY ANY ENGLISH MAKËR

WILL BE SUPPLIED AT LONDON, PRICES. We supply Superior value to any-

thing to be had in the Colony' in Tong, Price, and Appearance

int First-class German Mukes, tested 30 years by us.

Motzler Playei... Collard

$350 formerly

475

425

650

500

700

each $5 paid up jo 00.00

De Grunds

950

1,400

Do

425

Reserve fund

660

Insurance fund

Allison

430

850

Unclaimed dividends

Directors' and Auditor's fees ... Dividend...

9.7007

1,100 co

Balance of Profit and Loss a/c...

27,600.00

919.79

There is no change to report as regards business from Newchwang to Southern parts.

Coal freights have exhibited on symptoms of improvement, and only one fixture Moji to this Winkelmann is on record at $1.50 per ton,

Rachals

575

"

750

025

760

Sailers: The West York has accepted a 5178,335 31 charter Rajang/Hongkong, terms reserved.

Haake

525

650

Krauss

585

050

11

Sail-tonnage loading or to load -- For Bal-

timore and New York, American ship.4. G. | Own Make Roper, arrived i6th March.

800

to

450

47,283.00.

$183,281,00 9,283.20

Disengaged-British ship Travancore, 2,200 Hopkinson tons. British ship Deccan, 1,835 tons.

Departures:-Nonc.

600

IT

700

Brinsmead

400

750

TODAY'S EXCHANG

Kirkman

$325

Sailing.

Pleyel

290

800

2.38 Lunau

150

1.94

Pianolas

400

$550.

142 1424

Do

..75

911 114

295

Pianola Rolls 25% discount.

360

фь

Hy value of heats as per

1st account............$136,000.0 Since expended on 2

- new boats.

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Less written off

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dentand en met 10/13/16 | Collard Grand

. Da.. 4 months' sight...............1 10 15/16 France-Blank T.T.......................

*- $174,000.00 | London-Bank T.T. Accounts receivable

Da 1,584 19 Hongkong and Shanghai Bank 32,304.22

No. z account Hongkong Hotel debenturas „). Hongkong & Kowloon Wharf &. Godown Company, Limited, lan........... Cash in hand

346.80 | Amenca-Bank T.T. 30,000,00 Germany-Bank T.T. India T.T

Do. demandonne

40,000,00❘ Shanghai-Bank T.T. .................................

10000 pan-Bank T. T......

Java-Bank T.T.....

$278,335.00

months' sight L/C.

Buying.

These instruments are GUARANTEED

and order that the audience might not climbing up from the horizon with a planet tell you that you never see a fleet of fishing To Repairs and alterations to boars $ 10,829 23 30 days' sight San Francisco & New York 65 for the Climate

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Captain Boardman laughed. "Why, any long-shore lubber could distinguish between a three-masted junk and a filing sampan, Any officer who has been along that coast can

sumpans. You may see one or two sampans, but not every trip, and besides these fishing sampans are only very small boals. There is a vast deal of difference between a deeply. Laden jank and a fihing sampan, as every seafaring man will tell you."

By this time the sun was fast declin. ing and had scarcely hidden his head in a bank of cloud ere the full moonas

be we nied by too much of a geŋd thing burning by its side like a head light. Not brevity was made the rider of the even till the sun had gone down did the dark se ing, the concert was sustained by the show any other but its own dark green nod then the mauve and gold in the west, shot following larties and gentlemen with the undertentione contributions:-Civerture, Mrs, surface with evanescent enlours. The dark Baxter; song" The Carnival," ste Hume; song rollers the bows shoul lered away broke into

On the way back, the Domenic followed the "Astine," Mrs. Hand; song "Trusty as Steel, pale green, as though a light was shining Mr. Raxtes; vinka soin, Mr. Sinbit;"Call Me through them from beneath; the white spray outward youte, keeping an eye open for the them. They Back," Mr. Moore; ng "Three Reggars," that spring up changed to showers of transjunks, but anthing was seen Mir ward song "I love Daddy" Mr. Craw-

parent cal wred gums-sufficient reward for all ford; soug The Admiral's Benom," Mr, Rus-anxiety concerning the mhj ct of the trip. sell; song. The Sweetest Story," Mrs Mouse; song. King's Minstrel," Mr. Ras ell; song "Silv'ty Colorado," Att. raw recitation, Mr. Logan; song, Mr. Had song "The Fishers, Mr. Baxter ; sung Coun song," Mr. Edwards: song "The Valley of the Sea, Mr. Hlume. The cmmittee of arrangements, who, by the way, are to be heartily i co gratulated on the result of the concert were Messrs. S. Sasidh, Kinross, Galt and D). Gow

BAGINDERS ENTERTAINMENT.

Midnight was fast drawing near, and 1 con tinued on the look-out for any mysterious ship --for by the reckoning we were in a likely The whole circle of the neighbourhood, hor zon showed nothing against the blue screen of the sky, but the leaping crests of the waves. I reclined on the deck chair with the world's thingly to my cit.

Cape St. John's had tog since faded away to port, and the extent of one's loneliness could now he realised. Sudden ly the look-out reported lights ahead," and away in the distance on the port bow One of these pleasant and enjoyable enter starlike points could be discerned. As sud tain ents which the Engineerk "provide from time to time was given at the Royal Engiarers denly they desappeared We kept to the The tre in Wellington Barracks on Saturday | southard to investigate, altering our course evening, under the auspices of the I.V..

10 S. W. by W, from St. John's, and after steam. I was the first of three performances, the

ing some ten to twelve miles we came, across a others being due to-night and in-morrow night, The band of the 29th Deluchis played selec- large fleet of cargo junks, the leading ones tions of music prior to the sising of the curtain, flashing lights from their sterns as the steamer The programme comprised two farces, besides approached. Thinking that some assistance a number of zolos, etc. From beginning to end was required we sicered direct, inwards them, 7 the performance went with a swing and verve

which kept the large audence in the highest junks, deeply iden, and lying hove to the wind. and found about a hundred large three-masted spirit. Several of the performers, indeed, were reputedly recalled, and the entertainment When ab ut half a mile from them the proved to be probably the Fest that has yet fight, were put out, and I presumed that having been seen at the Engineers' Theatre. The con recognised our ship and not wishing to be in. tibutors to the programme were as follows {=== Selection "an Toy Band 29h Beluchis spected too closely they deemed it prudent to Real Face one aci, by Frederick Hay, adopt this measure. We made no closer inves erditled "Lalgers and Hadgers, Diamatis tigation as we were satisfied that some of the Persone-5.-5. A. T. Walstow, R.K., Sap, H. E. bundles projecting from the mat coverings Moriarty. R.E., LC. Cpl. D. S. Man, K.E, Mrs. tained goods not usually found aboard of jinks G. Smith and Miss Marion Clarke. Song Sapr. G. Simmonds, &; Song (Comic) Sapr. hove to on a calm night in such an unfrequented W. Jury, R.; Song Sgt 1. J. Gass, R. R. ¡ Selec- spot on the Chica Lea,

tion Band; Vocal Trio Q-M.S. A Bacon, RE, We then shaped ou course to the west 5.-S. W. Harris, E., and Mr. 1 Oxberry Song and quickly got almost abreast of Round (Comic) Pre. G. Bunieti, K.A:M.C; Song Mr. J. Oxberry; uet Q-M.S. A. Bacon, R., and Island when a small boat was observed 5.-5. W. His, RE. Farce in one act, by rucking on the waves and evidently wait W. E. Suter entitled "Sarah's Yeung Man." ing for the ship. Suddenly a brilliant light Dramatis Person-Sgt. Wondruffe A.P.C., appeared on her stern and after flashing for a Lc. Cpl. 1), 8. Mann, R.F., S.-S. A T. Walstow, few ruinutes was finally extinguished. Then RE, Mr. J. J. Gass, Mrs G. Smith and Miss Marion Clarke,

nway nhead a situllar flash could just be madɛ out and was without doubt in answer to the signal given from the small boat.

The commitee in charge of the arrange. ments consisted of the following members of the corps: President, Copt. (1. M.F. Watkins, RE; General manager, Q-M.“. W. F. Hunt,.

E.; Stage manager, S.S.A. T. Waistow, Assistant manager, [....-Curp! 1). S, Mann, 1,2. Scenic artists, S. J. Keribam, & K, and 8-5. A. Quick, R.E.; Stage carpenter, Sopr. H. F, Moriarty, R... Property manager Supr. Owen Miston, R.; Accompanist, Corp. F. Morris, A.SC.; Hon. sec. and treasurer, 5.S..J. Me nage, H.E.

There was evidently, something in the wind, to hauling up to the borth-west we came abreast of Round Island and there found between fifty and sixty junks similar to those that had been observed an hour or the land and we love to close in to the island and were evidently awaiting the appearance of "something" that was hourly, expected. Our ship passed close to one of the

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PROFIT AND LOSS ACCOUNT.

Insurance fund

Balance appropriated as follows:

"Directors and Audi-

lor's ters........... $ 1,100.00 Dividend of 18%... 27,000 05 Written off boats... 9,283.00 Transferred to Re- serve fund ....... Carried to new alc...

$,0,0.00 9:9.19

9,104 15

6 months' sight Efra... .............................1/31/3/ 6

months' sight

do.

471

35 days'sight Sydney and Melboume 1/51 5/16 months' sight Francs die..................2 431 6 months' sight

10 *****.4.2.44 1 months' sight Germany ekongnya Bar Silver ******

Bank of England rate Sovereign

COPIUM QUITATIONS. To-day's quotations are as follows

43.312 79

$ 63,306.17

Malwa New.....

Old

บ

Older

Oldest

H

191.10

$63,306.17

Pana New

Henares New ..... Persian (Paper)...

RI SERVE FUND.

To Balance

hut evidently made off towards the south, "They could not be i' ere, for ever," remarked Captain Boardman," and if it is true that the By Ralance from last ccount ......$1,187.06 Russite flret is somewhere near the Paracels

Nett earnings of boats.......... 56,692.15 .. Interest

5016.36 then the disappearance of the junks is account.

Scrip fees...nui ai •» ma

89 60 ed for at once. There can be. no two ways „Unclaimed dividends forfeited... about it; they were isdan with stores for the Russians. They seemed to bi under some central control, for in each case the leading bous made the signals, the remainder of the Beet lying quiet."

The following is the extract from the log of the Domenico on the subject:

"May 16th, 1 p.m. passed Round Island. Sighted large number of junks deeply laden," one showing signals. Steered towards them to communicare, but on recognising the ship they put out their fights. We stood on our course west for Nachau light. -Light S.W. winds, with fine, clear weather throughout

Captain Rohin, of the K. Rickmers, which arrived to-day from Koshichang, saw no sign of either of the belligerent fleets,

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Captain Cox, of the s.s. Isteworth which arrived this morning from Sa'gon, reported that when he left there were quite a number of laden colliers still in Saigon River.

Captain Packman, of the as Pureza, states left on the 16th inst, he passed close up to that on his way up from Singapore, which he Kawan Bay, but he did not seen sign of anything whatever pertaining to the Baltic

Fleet.

.rt

Hy Balance from list account......$ 60,000.00

Transfer from Profit and Loss

Account

5,000

$ 65,0*0.00

To Balance....

INSUR FCE FUND.

.....$ 24.257 00

By Hala ce from last account.

"

Profit and Less accounta

1909375 9,164.15

$ 24 257 90

EDWARD SEORSE, Sec etary,

I love examined the bonks and vouchers of the Company, and certify the above statements are in accordance therewith,

W. HUTTON, POTTS, Anditor, Hongkong, 7th May, 1905,

arrived this morning from Manila reported that of

Ciptain Rolfe, of the s.5. Yarnseng, which

on the 21st inst, whoa in lat. 23 N., long. 1165, and E. he passed a steamer steering S.W. by S. with all lighus out. At 4 pm, in: lat. 2040 N. long 115 to E. he passed another, deep draft, steering the same course,

COMMERCIAL AGENIN.

The Victorian State Goverment has en-

dissed the agreement in de between Mr. Cal- rathers and the Victorian Minister for Agricul lure under which the two States will share the cest of the maintenance of crmmercial agents

representation in South Africa and the abroad. The States will jointly share the cost

representative of the two States. It is probable fr, Juttor will remain in the East as joint that Mr. Valder will return from South Africa, and the arrangement is that Victoria will appoint a representative there. Afterwards the appointments will be made so that Victorian and New South Wales, representatives will fol- low in rotation at each place. The cost of the Captain Moore, of the s.. Changsha, which undertaking to Victoria will be about £2000 arrived on Saturday from Melbourne, wia year. The Queesland Premier, when in Syd- Manila, reports that about noon on the previous dey, made no arrangement with the New South. day in lat 18-264 N., 117:17 E. he passed a col. Wales Government to bear a portion of the ex- lier deeply ladlen, steaming full speed. One The only locality in which such an arrangemen! pense of a commercial agent from that State. hour later he passed another also steaming could have any effect is in the East, and con- northward, and later met a third, deeply laden,sequently, as the Queensland Government al- steaming in the same direction, while a fourth ready anything to the this is was passed at.a a.m.

1.981

2) .10.43

Per picul @ 1,140 1,180 1,230/1,360

@ 1.3.10

Per est

1,1121

......G.. 1.085

To-day's Advertisements.

FIRE INSURANCE ASSOCIATION OF

HONGKONG.

VICTORIA DAY..

OTICE is hereby given the FIRE CLOSED for the Transaction of Public Busi INSURANCE OFFICES will he

ness on WEDNESDAY, the 24th instant.

By Order,

Į. E. BINGHAM, Secretary.

Hongkong, 22nd May, 1905

BY ORDER OF THE MORTGAGEES,

PUBLIC AUCTION.

1584

MESSRS, HUGHES AND HOUGH have

been instructed to sell by PUBLIC AUCTION,

ON MONDAY,

the 5th June, 1995, at 2.30 o'clock in the after- noon, at their Auction Room, No 8, Des Vaux Road (corner of Ice House Street) THE VALUABLE LEASEHOLD PROPERTY, which is intended to be registered in the Land Office as

SUBSECTION 1 OF SECTION N OF MARINE LOT

NUMBER SEVENTY-ONE, IN ONE LOT...

This Property comprises Nos. 84, 86, 88, & 90, Ko Shing Street, Victoria, Hongkong. obtained from the Venders' Solicitors,

Particulars and Conditions of Sale may be

Messis. DEACON, LOOKER & DEACON,

Des Voeux Road Central,

and also from the Auctioneers. Hongkong, 22nd May, 1905.

1583 INDO CHINA STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANÝ, V¡IMITED.

FROM CALCUTTA, PENANG AND SINGAPORE.

proposed THE Company's Steamship

to pay anything towards the salary of Me." "Sut- tor; the New South Wales agent, during the currency of the agreement with Mr. Frederick Jones, the Queensland agent, which is under food to be for six months.---Ex.

The British seamer Ber vadu, which arrived A RECENT Biticie by Admiral Fitzgerald in junk's bows, and when we hailed her all in Manila on 15th inst, with a cargo of rice for the Deutsche Revus, in which the writer expressed the view that the growth of the lights were extinguished; but the moon was Japanese parts, reports having heard heavyThe Shangpu has granted the petition of German Navy constitutes a danger to Great bright enough for us to make out a number of firing on the Saturday afternoon near Danger newly-enablished Cotton Yara Mill Company Britain, as furnished the German Navy cases on deck and also what appeared to be a Reef, a small island situated in the South in the North to pay only half duty on cotton League with an occasion for insisting on the cisk. Most of the cargo, however, was covered China sea, almost exactly midway between necessity of making preparations for war The League's real object is to induce the Ger with mais so that whatever else there may have Saigon and Manila. The officers think that man parliament to grant funds for the large been aboard was hidden from view. That the rapid and heavy firing indicated that a In trease of the German navy which is contem they were a fleet of trawlers did not for an instival battle between the two belligerent fleets plated by the Kaiser:—Hainichi.

stapt suggest itself baying regard to the depth was in progress..

yarn exported by them. This is in accordance with the privilege hitherto granted to the cot- pan's mills in Shanghai, which only pay half on yom manufactured by H.E. Shếng Kung- xport duty on their productions.-N. C. D. News,

"LAISANG",

having arrived from the above Ports, Consignees of Cargo by ber are hereby informed that their Goods will be delivered from alongside, sin

Carge impeding the discharge, or remaining landed at Consignees risk and expense into on board after, 4 Pa. the 24th instant, will be. Godowas at East Point.

No Fire Insurance will be effected. Bills of Lading will be countersigned by

JARDINE, MATHESON & Co.

General Managers.

Hongkong, sand May, 1905,

Hoogkona, 16th May, 195

NOTICE TO SHIPPERS,

1521

THE NIPPON YUSEN KAISHA 376 prepared, during suspension of their Trans-Pacific Service and until further notice, to Rook Cargo nníl Issue Bills of Lading to SEATTLE, WASH,, VICTORIA, B.C., and PACIFIC COAST PORTS, also to OVER. -LAND POINTS in the UNITED STATES and CANADA in connection with the GREAT NORTHERN RAILWAY FROM SEAT.

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

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

A. S. MIHARA,

Manager.

Hongkong, 27th March, 1905.

THE POPULAR

SCOTCH

IS

"BLACK&WHITE"

JAMES BUCHANAN & CO. SCOTCH WHISKY DISTILLERS. By Appointment to EM. THE KING

and

HRH the PRINCE of WALES

(68

Supplied at all the LEADING CLUBS and HOTELS, and to be obtained from [460 || the principal Storeų.

(78

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