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Station. A now crew will be sent from Eng land to relieve her present ship's company,

Saw The gʻa gun, several of which were recently sent out to our coaling stations in the "Far East, is a very fine weapon, of long range and ballistic energy, says a home Journal. weighs 25 tons unmounted, and throws a profeciile of 380 lbs. weight. This combined shot and shell is propelled to its destina tion by a charge of 63 lbs, of cordite which gives it a muzzle energy of a, 47 feet. per second and an effective range of eight milas. At 3,000 yards the "nine point twa" can per forate 18 inches of wrought iron, Halfa doen men can it work it,

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SHIPPING JETSAM.

21nd inst.

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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, SATURDAY, JUNE 24 1905.

the Victoria Recreation Club will be held in The annual general meating of members of St. Andrew's Hall, City Hall, on the 29th inst., at 5 pm. The reports of the sub-committed have been issued, and from them wo gather the following information:-

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island, to car great surprise a strong Japanese squadron came in sight. Admiral Togo's flag ship was in the van, the Nisshin, flying the flig of Admiral Miau, bringing up the rear. The Admiral Nebog off resolved to surrender. His Japanese proved too strong to be fought, and staff and the commanding officers of all his ships agreed without a dissenting voice. At this moment the cruiser Isumrud, which is of very high speed, dashed out and escaped."

TOGO'S, CONVICTION..

STANJONG PAGAR,

INTERESTING RUMOUR FROM (KUALA LUMPUR."

ALICANTE ALDENGAN COLLISION,VICTORIA REGRBATION CLUB. The captain of the Spanish steamer Valicants" | "

in the Colony in reg into these things. So far been found to blame for the collision bePORTS OF THE SUB-COMMITTELB, -

as medicine and surgery were concerned, tween that vessel and the Albenga meyerni daya

Europeans got on very well. But there was a ago, the findings of the board being approved

great mass of the population here, especially of by Collector of Customs Shuster: The ac-

methods, whose lives were liable to many dis- the Chinese who had no confidence in European Icident happened as the Spanish mail steamer

eases and accidents and who had practically no was coming inside the breakwater and the German steamer Albenga was anchored near

doctors of their own and in regard to whom the entrance to the inner hathour, inside. The

mast members of Council must have heard bow of the Alicante struck the starboard bow BOAT-HOUSE SUB-COMMITTEE.

gruesome tales of suffering from ordinary hurts of the danga and tore a hole through her,

which any dresser: from a hospital would have name and demolished the awning frames and

The sub-committee are glad to record that The officer says Admiral Toge accepted the been able to cure at once but which often led rail. The only damage sustained by the considerable interest was taken in rowing duroffer to surtender without hesitation, and in a great torture and a lingering death. They Alicante was the destruction of her figureheading the last season and good entries ware ac- vited Admiral Nebogatoff to his ship, the trusted that the School, would bring forward a and some of her foreward rigging. The find. cordingly received both for the regular faces at Mikasa, He was shown to the cabin of the number of doctors, especially 'Chỉnèse, who ings of the marine board put the blame upon the Annual Regatin god scratch events.

Japanese Commander-in-Chief, and there the would be just as capable of leaming and sub- the captain of the Alicante, as he was on the Dee notable (esture was the marked improve ceremony of surrender was gone through.sequently of treating their people as European bridge of the steamers at the time of the no.

ment in form displayed by several rowing

Upon the conclusion, Admiral Nebogatoff

doc'ors. cident and as the filemen, could not possibly members and, it is hoped this, together with oponed a general conversation and remarked: The motion was adopted. have avoided the collision, as she was anchored.

the keenness, will be mafatalned.

-am astonished by the excellence of your However, it appears that the harbour master

plan of operations and tactics, and cannot help admiring your professional ability. !ow did as her location was dangerous to herself and warned the Abg to change her anchorage

you come to conclude that we were going to other vessels. The officers of the Albergo did

pass through Isushima Straits?" Admiral Togo not comply with the instructions of the harbour

smiled and replied: "You circulated different master, so blame also ataches to the officers

repons, binting that you were coming by way The Malay Mail states:-" There is a of the Albenga. In the opinion of the board,

of Soya or Tsugart Straits, but I had a firm report that Mr. C. E Spooner, C. M, G., may the chief officer of the Albenga deliberately

passage through Tsushima Straits. The pre-of Tanjung Pagar Docks, Mr. C. E. Spooner conviction that you were resolved to force a lied when confronted with the harbour master

bs transferred from these States to take charge and asked if he had not been cautioned to shat his anchorage - Cub'enews.

vent is the foggy season al Seya or Tsugam, has probably done more good work for the and no one who has the least knowledge of the F. M. S. than any professional man who has navigation would be so imprudent as to attempt ever been here. His departure would be a to pass with any large fleet through such very serious loss. His wonderful energy and dangerous waters. I was convinced that you enthusiasiu are almost unique, even in such a deceiving me." Admiral Nebogatoff seemed The departure, too, of Mrs. Spooner from, a were circulating these reporte with a view to keen and capable service as that of the F. M.8. surprised at the reply of Togo, and then spoke circle where she has for so long been such a mentioning that the strong armour of the viewed with much regret,” of the destructive power of the Japanese shells, leaching and popular spitit would also be battleship Nicot was perforated by every shot sent by the Japanese 12-inch guns, Nebogatoff admitted that he had not the slightest idea that the fire would be so power ful. Admiral Togo smiled again, and merely replied "Is that so?" The conversation then cuded.

THE R. I. N. " D. FERKIN.”

The following revised programme of move. ments of the Rayal Indian Marine Steamer Dußeria were recently published; Leaves Bombay 14th June; arrives Hongkong 27th June, leaves Hangkan: 28th June, arrives Taku 4th July with 41st Dagras and de tails for North China, leaves Taku 7th July arrives Hongkong 13th July, leaves Hungkong 15th July, arrives Karachi 31st July with 30th Punjabis and details, leaves Karachi 2nd Augast, and arrives Dombay 4th August empty of details.

2151 inst.

As the Volanteer feeter frisch sunk in shallow water after receiving only three shells, it is hoped that she will be redoated.

COLLISION IN HONGKONG.

CARELESS MAFTER'S CERTIFICATE SUSPENDED.

20th inst.

The Mainichi remarks that, owing to the great efforts made by the authorities, the Japanese dockyard and ironwo ks have made wonderful progress since the outset of hostilities." In addition to the Dockyards at Kure and Yokosuka, there are now two. nr three others in which it would be possible for even battle-

In the Marine Court to-day-before the hon. ships of over 20 000 tons to be constructed, Captain L. A. W. Barnes-Lawrence, R.Nan while the ironworks, me now in a position to inquiry was conducted into the circumstances supply all the necessary material. the pre-attending the collision of the British steamer sent time one battleship and twn 1-class Shun Lee-Mr. John J. Ewing, master-and cruisers are being constructed at Kure, and the steam launch Hung On-Kwok Tai, master one battleship, and one sticlass croiser n on the morning of the 13th inst. Yokosuka, while the building of another st

According to the evidence given by Captain class cruiser is now being arranged far. Ewing the Shure Lee entered the western end of the southern fairway at 3.15 am, and when approaching the wharf of the French Canton steanters he saw a green light about two points on the port bow. He gave one short blast and ported the helm; the launch answered with They were about 50 yards apart at this time two blasts and the Shun Lee replied with one.

and to avoid danger the Shun Lee reversed the engines when it was seen that the launch was taking no steps to keep clear. It was too late to avoid a collisio 1 then, however, and the Shùn Les struck the launch on the starboard side towards the wheel house. The vessel's en- gines had been reversed for some two minutes so that they had really on way on

Kwok Tai, the master of the Hung On, snid that when he blew two short blasts he meant that he was porting his helm, and he believed the Shun Lee was doing the same. When he saw the red light he stopped the engines and went astern, but a collision could not be avoided.

The story that the Jamrud resched Vindi mir Hay. 40 miles north of Viarlivostok as d blow herself up there with only ten tons of coal on board, is doubted.

The Kwannon Marg 21 (1,207 ton) and the Katsuyams Maru. (1,770 tons) strandard off Port Hamilton in a thick fog on the 2nd inst. The latter has been refuated uninjured.

The statement that the British steamer Old had fras been recaptured by the Japanese is now contradicted, and it is feared that this was sunk by the Russians, as originally reported.

The O.S. K. H. Sasku Alaru, 1,613 tons, stranded off Mleko, Ketca, on the 6th Pay sengers, crew, and cargo were saved. The steamer was afterwards refloated and continued her voyage.

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An attempt was made by ten of the Orets crew to blow up her port magazine while the Japanese prize crew was taking her to Mazuru.

It was discover dat" the critical moment, and eight of the Russians were shot on the spot.

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The Russian cruises Aduirai Nakking and Pludomir, Mononoch were found on the 28th ult. ndrik near Tsushima. The Sado Marn towed them separ tely towards Tsushima, but hey both sank in shallow water, and it is believed that they may be refloated.

BELATED COLLIERS.

A rakio NIKE Đi 15ph last, in the N6. D. News says:Information has been received here that the Russian transports Rain Castle, 2,615 tous net, Denolly Castle, 2,636 tons, and McPherson, 2,6); tons, which were purchased by the Russian Consul at Kiel and sent r and the Cape early in April with coal and provi- sions, arrived at Cape St. ames (Indo-China) on the roth inst. The McPherson had been damaged by stranding at the entrance to Mozambique, but continued her voyage after temporary repairs had been effected.

A UNIQUE PRESENTATION. A very interesting and purely Chinese ceremony took place on the afternoon of the 9) 14th inst", on the Hamburg-American Line str. Loongmuan Amidst much firing of bombs --and Crackers, Inur of the chief members of the Shipping Guild here, namely, Kwong Tuck-tai, Yip Poc-kong, Kwong Sin-zing, and Vin Kege hong, visited Captain Kalsofen, and after com mending the very successful way he had com. pleted many voyages to Canton they presented him with a very beautiful silk flag, begging

him to hour them by flying it on special oc- casines. The flag is triangular in shape, measures six yard, in length and has woven on it in Chinese nil, Captain Kat ofen's various virtues and great popularity, both with the foreign and Chinese residents of hanghai. Captain Kalkofen has now been two years in command of the Loogon, and by his quick and successful passages between Shanghai and Canton, he has rapidly brought his vessel to be the I-vourite one for the Chinese merchants to travel in and ship by,'ns is shown by the unique presentation given him-N. C, 1. News.

z3rd inst.

Sergeant Pit charged the master of the steam launch Kum Suig with nintaining no light on board between sunset and sunrise in the waters of the Colany an the 21st inst. He was fired $15.

THE INDRAD O'S" CRI W,

eleven Malays and one Cli nanjan, esembers of

Remanded from yesterday the case in which

in the crew of the Indradra, were charged with refusing duty on board that vessel in the 24 % waters of the Colony, was resumed before Mr. G. N. Orme this moming. The men remain. ed obdurale on board, and were sent to one 'month's hard labour each..

- Caplain · Jackson, of the ss. Larries, which arrived last evening from Saigon, with a cargo of rice for Hongkong, reports that when leav ing Saigon there; were about z0 colliers and

two volunteer fleet vessels ibere. When he arrived at Cape St. James he saw a converted cruiser, with three funnels and two mists. Petwas believed to be the Kanban,

CAPIURED STEAMERS IN JAPANESE

GOVERNMENT SERVICE.

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Of the merchant steamers which have been captured by the Japanese Navy since the com. mencement of the war, and adjudged lawful prizes by the Prize Courts, ten have been placed in the Japanese Government service. The new and old names of these vessels are as Farfallows we yeKarasaki-maru ..... Ekaterinoslav.

Saishy gnaru Rashu-maru.

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asps Kwantomaru... EST Mensbɔmatu ̈... 120erChosan-maru ·

HED! Rotetsu-mara

Shibeto.i-maru ...

AZ Anagawa-maru ...

Sasato-mera

... Russia

A seaman on the Hung On, said the helm was statboarded and not ported. He generally corroborated Captain Ewing's story.

The Court held that Kwok Thi was to blame for putting the helms the wrong way and empting to pass the Shun Lee instead of nice The licence of Kwok. Tai would be suspended

for three months

The various boats and oars have been over- hauled from time to time during the period under review and are now in good working condition. The new combined pair-oar and table sculling boat Zily has proved herself a very satisfactory little craft and a useful aug mantation to the Club ficou: A new light and as the Hongkong Boat Club anti Canton "four" has been ordered from Claspar, London; Rowing Club are both being supplied with similar boat by the same builder, futuro inter club racing will be put on a more interesting fonting.

The cordial thanks of the club are due to Mrs. Barnes Lawrence for kindly presenting the prizes at the Annual Regatta.

DATH:HOUSE SUB-COMMITTEE, The bath-house has maintained its popularity with the members, greater interest than ever having been taken in this part of the club in spite of is unfavourable situation.

The annupi aquatic sports were held on the 5th, 6th, and 7th September, the hearty support trudered by the public being much appreciated. The long distance championship of the Colony was won by Mr. J. Witchell, the 200 yards championship of the colony by Mr. C. J. Cooke, and the too yards championship by Mr. C. Heniphreys,

The best thanks of the club are due to Mr. Barnes Lawrence, for kindly presenting the prizes at the close of the aquatic sports.

-GYMNASIUM SUB-COMMITTEE.

Department is equipped with a full set of The committee heg to report that this gymnastic appliances, quite ample for the pre- sent steeds of the club, but they regret to note that members have practically made no use of them. In fact, the gymnasium has been used more for getting out of than inte, training, three well allen led smoking concerts having been held there on the 6th February, th April, and 15th October, Probably more use will he made of this department when the club premises are removed to Hongkong; this at any rate is the hope of the committee, who at present could not recommend expenditure at all on this department,

CANTON-KOWLOON RAILWAY.

REPORTED CHINESE OPPOSITION,

that the Shangpu and the Waiwupu have A telegraphic dispatch from Peking reports received telegrams form a large number of inf ential merchants and gentry of Canton and cities between that and Kowloon, strongly THE "JORDAN HILL AGAIN-opposing the desite of a certain British syndi cate to build a line between the two points, and claiming that the work should be done by Chinese capital alone.-N. C. D. News.

2.st inst

Frank Harn, a seaman on board the Jordan Hill, was charged with refusing to obey the orders of Captain Kenealy on board the vessel on the 20 h inst.

The master of the Tordam-Hi}} and, than

defendant was an able seaman on hoard the ship, and had signed on in November last for three years. Yesterday morning he asked witness tu· pay him off, but this witness declined to do, The man then said he would not do that he could send for the police. He refused to work any longer

Defendant said the chief officer of the ship said they would "fix" him if he returned on board, so he refused to go.

His Worship: You must either go on board, or I must punish you.

Defendant will not go on board. The Captain promised to discharge me.

His Worship: You will go to gaol for three weeks' hard labour.

REFUSING DOTY,

A SENFELESS CREW,

22nd inst Capaia Estertank,, of the ss. Indrade, charged ten Malay and the Chinese members of the crow with refusing duty on the 11st inst.

in the waters of the Colony.

The facts of the case, as related by the captain, were that at 8 am sesterday the de- fendants refused to work, and asked to be paid off An hour after they were again asked if they would turn to, but they still refused, and, the captain then hoisted the police flag and gave them in charge.

TUBACCO IN CHÍNĂ.

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has much to do with the change. This en-

IVORK OF THE TORPEDO-BOATS

IN THE NAVAL BATTLE.

An interesting account of the operations of the first torpedo boat flotilla in the Japan Sea naval battle is published in vernacular contem- poraries Il is given by n japanese officer who was present in the battle, and is to the follow

in effect:-

mand of Lieut-Commander Fukuda, consists The first torpedo boat Betilla, under the com- of four boats No. 67" (Lieutenan! Naka 69" (dagship); and "No. 76" (Lieutenant muta); "No, 8" (Lieutenant Terseka); "No. Nango The whole is under the commission of the Yokosuka Port Admiralty. The flotilla left Sascha for active service on February 6th last year, and took in the blockade of Port Arthur, the battle on August toth last off Port Arthur, and again in the last encounter, each time rendering most valuable and distinguish ed service. In the last bitle "No. 69, the Dagship, was lost.

The Strant Timës says that, this report does not seem compatible with the fact that Mr. Nicholson remain in managerial, charge for the next three years. It may mean, how- ever, that Mr..Spooner is to be appointed to the chairmansh p of the Post Trust.

INTERESTING NEWSPAPER.

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mains the sum of Tis, 576,534.24 which the Directors propose to distribute, viz:-To pay a final dividend af Tis. B per share (absorbing Tis. 441,050), add Tis. 100,000 to Reserve Fund carry forward to now account the balance of (which will then stand at Tis. 1,000,005), and Tis: 34,934.34 Owing to the report, that a certain local firms have purchased from the Re- clamation company a large tract of land in Kow- loon Point for the purpose of building wharfs. and godowns shares in the Hongkong Wharf and Godown Company, Limited, have further depreciated in value, but close with buyers at $93. For some unassignable reason, Shanghai and Hongkow Wharfs have experienced a sharp decline and shares have been sold at fls. 180.

Lands, Hotels and Buildings-Hongkong Lands have weakened to $120, and are oblain- able, as it is rumoured that the interm dividend About to be declared will be a very poor one. We understand that the Campany is interested in the above sale of land by the Reclamation company. Shanghai Lands are inquired for at Tls, 131. Astor House Hotels have been Colonies are wanted at Tls. 17. Hongkong placed at $3, $35 and $19, and Hotel des

Estale me to be that have Halls can be obtained at $143. Humphreys

Cotton Milla Ewos have further Improved," and are asked for at The 40. Internationals pre firm nt Tis. 36, and Loou-Kung-Mows have. changed hands at Ts. 40. Hongkong Cottons are still in the market at Sitz.

have been pasted with at-Tis, 69 and Tis, 68,

Cigar Factorios-Sumatras are weaker, and Miscellaneous Green island. Cements have been placed at $16, and Sio, for the old and now shares respectively. China Borneos have Changed hands at $12. Electrics hava found buyers at Styļ, for the old, and at $114, for the kats have been disposed of at the slightly re- new shares, Ices are offering at $241)!" Lang," duced rate of Th. 217.

SHANGHAI SHARE REPORT.

The following resume of the week's shura transactions is from Messrs. J. A. Sullivan and Co's report published on the rgth June:—

The business of the week comprises largo sales of Indo-Chinas at fluctuating rates, at the close shares are offering at TIs. 72 for cash. In Farnham Buyds the tendency until to-day has been downwards, but there is now a firmer feeling existing which has slightly strengthened rates." Langkats are quieter, and close casier shutes are firmer with buyers. Outside these at quotation. Shanghai and Hongkew. Wharf stocks there is little of importance to record. Frum ongkong 3 days' sight is quoted 718. On London the demand ate is to 2/7 11/16.

Consols 490 13 16..

Wharves. Shanghai and Hongkew What? shares have been sold at Tis, 187% cash. For September shares have changed hands at Tis. June and July sales at Tis. 190 are rizoted.

are all full, and it is difficult to accommodate 1. Tls, 194, and Tls. 193). The godowns

the incoming cargo,

PROFESSIONAL SECRETS. An interesting journalistic case is before the Court of Justice at Samasang, The Locomotief, a newspaper there, published, a short time ago, an alicle on army matters. The Government considered that military secres had been made writer. Me. Vierhout, the editor of the paper, public therein, and decided to prosecute the was officially asked for the name of the writer Vierhous refused to give the name on the with a view to bringing him into Court, Mr. ground that it was a professional secret which he could not reveal. The Court then held that there was no such thing as a professional secret in journalism. Mr. Viehout was again asked for the name which he again refused to give on the same ground. Upon this he was committed to prison. At the date of last advices he bad boy flinched. This has caused a treat sensation among journalists in Java. Shipping. Notwithstanding the protest of They approve of Mr. Vierhout's action, and signatories awning over 10,000 shares, the have appealed to journalists in Holland to directors of the Indo-China S. N. Co. have uphold him in refusing to disclose the name, negatived the proposition to increase the divi given to him in confidence. The Court mean- dend of 12/- and great indignation is felt in the

that the prosecution should be directed against amount is appropriated to underwriting ac while has ordered him to be kept in prison Far East. The profits aggregate 4158,000, until the name is revealed. Mr. Vierhout holds him for inserting the article, and that he

not £125,000 as wired here, and the extra

count. The market hovered between Tls. 75. writer. Journalists throughout Java have ap- sold at Tis. 7. at this price there are buyers. should not be forced to reveal the name of the and 76 and then fell; to-day shares have been plied to the High Court of Netherlands indin During the week shares have been placed at for redress. While reserving further action in Tis. 741 and Tis. 75. July sales have been let the matter, they ask the High Count to take goat Tis, 75, 76, Tis.751 76, and Tls. 73. Sales the editor's view. by diecting the lower courif September shares are recorded at Tis. 76, 10 prosecole Mr. Vierlout for publishing the 76 and Tis. 77. Tugs have been sold at Tis article, and not to compel him to disclose a 60 for 'ord' and Tis. so for 'prof. For June professional secret.

Tia. 60 has been done for ‘ord??

COMMERCIAL

* Docks. Shares have been purchased at Tls. [161}, 'TIs. (60, and Tis, 161 för cash. : For this month's settlemen, alry am semnuler.at

Quotations for the week close as follows:Tis. 164, 10jf Tis, 163, Ti 103, Tis. 161,162, Hongkong Banks..... ...$807b. £8410been ninde at Tis. 1634. Tis. 164 165. Sepiem

and to-day at Tis 163 164 August sales have National Banks Union Insurances...

ber at Tis, 167, and shares are still offering. China Tradera

Lands. Shanghais are in strong; demand at Canton Insurances

Hongkong Fires China Fire

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37 b. 10.695 ... 70 b. ...3174 b.

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H., C. & M. Steamboats Indo-Chinas

}) suglases China Sugars...

Luzons Raubs Docks

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Kowloon Wharfs.. Farnhams Hongkong Lands Hongkong Hotels... Humphrey Estates. Ewo Coltons...

87 sa, & ***.27 53. & 5,

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WEEKLY SHARE REPORT,

In their report of 23rd inst., Messrs. Ben jamin, Kelly and Potts state

13. 110.

Collons. Business has been done in Ewos. at 'fls. 17, and Laou-Kung-Mows at Tls. 40.

Sugars. Peroks have been boo.ad for carb at Tis, 71. Previous-to-this a sale was report. ed ai Tis. 70 for June.

Mining-Wei-Hai-Wei Golds have had at- tention from bayers at $12 and $9ì cum call of 1.52 paid 13th inst.

Tobarcos-A sale of Sumatras is reported

21. Tls. 70. In Langkats business has been done at Tis. 227) and Tls. 225 for cash. June at The. 230,227), Tis, 226 and Tis, 2271. July at Tls. 231 and 2271. Feptember sales are reported at Tls. 235. The second interim dividend for this year of Tls, 5 was paid-to-day.

FREIGHT,

Messrs. Lamke & Rogge write in their report of 17th inst, as follows:-

The flotilla proceeded from Katsumato, Iki Island, to the base of the naval outlook tower an May 26th, when very high seas were run ning, reaching the destination at about 9

formation that a Russian squadron consisting 'clock, that evening. At about 7 o'clock on the following morning the flotilla received in- uf 22 ships was in sight near Quelpart island, steaming north-eastward, and the flotilla im- mediately get under weigh and took its place in the lines, following the cruiser squadran. Soon afterwards a signal was given from the outlook tower announcing that the enemy was just passing the Eastern waterway. A few minutes after a p.m. a further signal was re; ceived to the effect that severe fighting was in in the vicinity of Okinoshima, and the RONIS A ine United States Consul at langêhau has heen sending long reports on business in China over 15 knots. Contrary to Ay of to his Government. In the course of one of reaching the island all was found to be quiet these he states that the tobacco trade of China there, not the shadow of a war-ship was to at the present time is in a critical mage and

be seen, nor was there any sound of firing, needs to be watched by American interests. A few minutes later a further signal was, rC Hecause of the comparatively large sum of Ceived, reporting that fighting was in progress. 10 nifes north of the island. Thereupon the money expended upon tobacco in its several forms, the Chinese authorities have naturally doilla, led by "No. 69" and with “No. 67" at warned their, attention to the trade with a

the rear, dared off, as directed by the signal, view of keeping as much of it as possible to find the fighting at its height, the flashes at home. It is

from the guns from both sides being distinctly a well-known fact that

observed, The Russian battleship Oslinbya they are attempting to bring more land under cultivation in tobacco, and that they are

and the service boat Kamchatka were found succeeding in their attempt to supplant then be within the focus of the Japanese fire, and forein product. The increasing purchasing when the flotilla arrived they were already dis- power of the Chinese people is likely to He abled, and all manner of wreckage, such as shown as quickly in tobacco as in anything bedding, bles, &, strewed the sea. The else. There are a number of changes in the battleship Barudine was ablaze, and against course of the tobacco trade in China in the this vessel the flotilla at once discharged two past three years or so which merit special at torpedoes which proved the finishing stroke. tention. The figures on the importation of Night having fallen, firig temporarily ceased, foreign tobacco do not promise a great deal but the torped-boat flatillas received orders to for American tobacco interests. This, how make an attack. All the boats started out, but ever, is not to be taken as indicating too much. the night was pitch-dark and nothing could be The importation of foreign stalk and prepared discerned, it being impossible to distinguish tobaco has ceased altogether.

the Japanese ships from those of the enemy, Generally spent ing, the figures and other facts indicate There was, therefore, some hesitation. The that the Chinese are commencing to improve Russian ships, however, blazed forth their their grades of tobacco and their methods of searchlights, probably, with a view to guarding handling it. The cigarette factory at Shang. against the Japaness torpedo attack. Thus the hai, now owned very largely by Americans. By the searchlights, the russian ships were Russians inadvertently showed their positions, surprise is likely to have large influence on the found to be lying in diorder as the result of inbarce business in China. At present it is the hand blows received in the course of the u-ig American tobacco to a great extent, but fighting during the day. No. 68" was ordered expert American tobacco men are there with to attack the rattleship at the extreme left of the Russian line, and the boat plunged through the purpose of adapting Chinese tobacco to its

searchlights upon the little craft and volleyed ly to come in a short time, will be important. their 13-cm, quickfirers and smaller guns upon The concern which controls the foreign tobacco the boat. Despite this, "No. 68" pressed on trade in China (the British-American Tobacco and closed to within 200 metres of the object "is Worship said if they went to gaol they Company) last year imported about $1,000,000 of the attack, when it sent in two torpedoes, range. The Russian would not be allowed to remain in Hongkong Mexican (about $1,850,000 gold) wonh of to. slowly fixing the when they came out, but would be shipped off! bacco and tobacco goods. Some of this came fire became more rapid than before, and have been in strong request and after sales at | lack of inquiry for tonnage to load at Baigon

from Japan, probab'y about Sroo,coo wenh shots fell around the boat like bail, six ate. They said they would go to Singapored, but most of it came front the United of them piercing the side of the boat, immediately they came out of gàol.

while two men were killed an another shot blew an engineer-boatswain to pieces and been done at 5,02 and close steady,. was severely wounded. Subsequently another

Fire lasurances-China Iires are easi rand are offering at 87. Hongkang Fires have killed another man and wounded two others. The fire smashed the compass stand, and the Steamboats have been sold and close with Shipping Mongkong, Canton and Macao Chart was damaged. Happily the commanding more sellers at $17. Indo Chinas have further officer escaped unhurt,

From Saigon to Philippine ports a couple "No. 68, which has declined to $100 and may be obtained at the of fixtures have been effected on basis of last its boiler slightly damaged, could remain no longer and was obliged to withdraw. On the China and Manilas continue on offer at Sat. Uph some of the Manila owned boats are said

rate. Douglas Steamships are quiet at $35 and to paid, viz, 3 cents per picul, and is. Addi At the offices of the Public Works Depil ment this afternoon the letting by public auc

way the steam failed, and the boat had to Star Ferries are neglected at $35 (old) and $27 to have been taken up elsewhere. Further in tion was put up for sale of a lot of Crown land

The following account of the events which remain stationary for about an hour while the (new) Shell Transports are obtainable at 22/quiry does not appear to exist for, the moment. near Magazine Gop for, a term of 25 years, led up to the surrender of Admiral. Nebogatoff steam pipe was repaired. Meantime, the enemy Shanghai. Tuge (ordinary), have been sold at There has been some slight demand, for This lot is registered as Garden for No, 24 is supplied to the flocht by a Staff officer of poured their fire upon the helpless torpedo Tis. 61, and there are buyers of the preference tonnage, to, fond Snigan for Japan, business, contains 7,800 square feet, and carries with i the Admiral, who is now a prisoner at Sascho-boat, but all on board worked hard and they shares at Tis. 50.

however, did not result owing to, price,of, rica the Russian fleet was ihrown into confusion,

In the course of the fighting on May 27th, enemy's shote and so saved the boat from booked at Sz15 and further abares are procor.

managed to fill every hole made by the RefineriesChina Sugars bave again been not proving within reach of intending buyers.

The authorities at Saigon have, according to and at night it was disspirited by the torpedo sinking. The enemy subsequently turned the able. Luzon are in the market at $31 without telegraphic advices from Messrs. Wm. G. Hale attacks. The third squadron under Nebogatoff searchlights upon other boats which were now finding purchasers, and Peraks are reported & Co., dated gth instant, established quarantion measures, against Hongkong, 12 days being concluded that it would be in vain to continue making attacks, and this gave a chance to sold at 11.7, and Fla..

| "No. 68" to get out of danger. It was about the fighting any longer against so strong an

Mining-Chinese Engineerings can be enforced against all, arrivals from here inclu enemy, and it was decided to run to Vladivne to on the morning of the 28ths when she reach placed at Tls, 78c, and Raubs are in demanding voyage This afternoon Messrs, Hughes and Hough, stok with all speed. In the darkness and dis od Takeshiki-Japan Chronicle.

From Floilo to Ningpo., two snu]}-size: under instructions from the Trustee in Bank order the squadron had lost its bearings, and

Docks, Wharfs-and Godowns-longkong vessels met with comparatively good employ ruptcy, put up for sale by public auction the the only course now to be taken was to get

and Whampos Docks ruled weak, carly in the ment, securing 421 cents and 36 cents par leasehold property known as Nos. 1 and 2, into touch with Korea or find an island. An

week and were sold at an low as $190, but lat picul, respectively. Pak Tez Lane, registered in the Land Office an order was given by the Admiral for the vessels

terly a demand set in and the market has since the remaining portion of Section 'C' of Inland | to do their utmost to discover land, and At a meeting of the, Legislative Council, at improved to 3.91, at which price, shares have +1.01 No. 62, held for a term 999 years from immediately repart to the flagship. Fre Singapore, the Attorney-General moved the changed hands. Farnhams have declined since From Bangkok to this no scltlements have the 7th day of February, 1851. The annual sently a report was received from the first reading of the Straits Medical School Bill, the publication of their annual report, and, have been effected, neither from Java, to our port. proportion of Crown Rent is $17.81; the area faumrad, and the Admiral headed the to provide for the establishment of a School of been disposed at Tls. 158. Including the The bad state of the local sugar market con- 1,516 square feet or thereabouts, and the pro quadron in that direction. The report was Medicine at Singapore. Nobody he said amount brought forward from, the previous inués causing an ill-effect on, business, in the perty is let for $95 a month.

aspon followed by another saying that the land would object to the principle of the Bill which year, the pet profits for the twelve months end. latter direction, and Mr. John Hastings was vendor's solicitor. In sight was Ulleung ibland, and the position had for its object the institution of a school for ed 30th April last amount to Tla 851,51424 A further fall has taken place in rates from Bidding was very slow, and the lot was of the squadron was then ascertained. En- the teaching of medicine, surgery and mid- After allowing for an interim dividend of Tis. 5 Yangize, ports, only 20 candareana: being eventually knocked down for $6,100 to: Mr. J. | couraged by this discovery, Admiral Nebogatoffwifery. It was intended to remedy to a greal per share on 55,200 shares paid on 6th January, obtainable now from Wohy to Swatow and

stermed on, and when turning round the extent the most serious gigiq of thingy exlating | 1905, which absorbed Tis, 276090, there rev | Wuhu/Canton,

The men stated that they did not want to work on the ship.

His Worshin said that if they refused la go back to work they would have to go to gaol for

Since issue of our last circular, dated and The dullness mentioned in our last report has instant, little, if anything, of a new or interest. has been eritirely lacking in vitality, and prices, ket, the recent naval encounter and, in connec prevailed during the past week; the marketing character has developed in the freight mar- with few exceptions, have had tendency to tion therewith, the restoration of freedom in the drift downwards.

shipping trade having so fai falled to cause any Banks, Hongkong and Shanghai Banks substantial all-round expansion: However, as have ruled firm throughout the week and sales matters stand, neitherite Southern nor Northern at 5.0 and $80; have been effected, the markets are burdened with an excessive amount

three weeks. They replied they were ready to use by treatment of the leaf to remove some of j huge waves. The Russians itected their market closing with, inqu-ries at $807). Ac of tonnage, and the equilibrium between supply

ship. They had no particular complaint to make against the ship, but they wanted to get out of her.

martow in order to consult the Harbour Mas

His Worship remanded the case till tor

ter regarding it.

PROPERTY SALES.

19th inst.

an ansual Crown rent of $18. The upset price was $390.

There was no competion, and the lot was

knocked down to Mr. Duncan Clark, whose property it adjoins for $410. Mr. Clark intends

to use the lot for a lawn tennis court,

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Argun Manjuria Manchuria Fuping Georgi Severus Angai

1 Katan

R. Michaël,

taken over the tobacco business in Japan, as a monopoly, the importation from that county into China for the time being has practically stopped.

States. Now that the Japanese Goverment has

AN ECHO OF THE FIGHT,

A. RUSSIAN SURRENDER,

"MEDICAL SCHOOL FOR

KIDD STRAJUS,

G

further improved to 484 1o. There is, no least in regard to handy-sized craft, will hardly. business to report in Nationals.

much suffer, even in case the slackness of busi Marine Insurances. After sales at $520,ness in certain directions should only gradually Cantons have receded to $317, at which give way to a livelier state of affairs. rate shares are in, demand. China Traders Concerning trip-chartering in the South, the Hongkong has continued. Owing to the limited demand from consuming quarters, Sai- gon prices have slightly recoded, but are still an such a level as to render chartering difficult, besides stocks through a few sales to the Phi remains is firmly held by dealer lippines are somewhat reduced again, and whit

advancing rates are inquired for at $7. Union,

are wanted at $595.

at $51.

Hongay/Hongkong a vessel is reported fixed at Sa per ton.

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