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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 2, 1905.

It is very difficult to get authentic informa- tion as to the possible or projected production this, however, the Chinese Central Government, should be in a position to supply,

can be procured China Traders have still further improved and are wanted at $81.

form, members of the Hongkong Police Force." he estimate of production by the Statistical lotter carrion, visitors to Head Quarters Blouse, Secretary of the 1.M. Customs was for, the year, or persone employed there, civilian foremen 190, whereas the Chamber' estijnnte, wasibel. Fire Insurabtes: Chilla Fires have been and labourers of the Army Ordnance Depart possible re-alt in, say, 1906 when all the ma done at $ 41 and more shares can be placed. ment, and workmen employed by the W. Dchines old and new may be expected to boin Hongkong Firar are to be had at.5333 after contractors, if accompanied by a "N. C. O. or full working order.."

sales at this figure. sappar of the Royal Engineers,

Shipping-Hongkong, Canton and Macao Steamboats remain firm and have buyers at $161, Indo-Chinks have weakened and are offering at 594. There is nothing doing in China and Manilas and Douglas Steamships. Star Forrian are still on offer at $33jand $25 for the old sind new shares, Shell Transporis can he placed at 215, Shanghai Tugs; paid their interim dividend of 11s, 2 on ordinary and Tis: 17 on preferende shares on the 28th ulumo. and we now quote them at Tls. 58 and Tis, 48 respectively.

THE STRIKE”AT, AMOY.

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From private sources we learn that a local shipping firm has receivert a telegram from Amnyadvising that no further shipments afcargo be made for the present as the strike is expect. ed to last two weeks. All work is stopped, and coolies and fighteren absolutely refuse to handle any carge, import or export,

COPPER CASH.

A CURVENCY DANGER.

At a meeting of the Shanghai General Chamber of Commejce last muath the ques- tion of the coinage of copper cash was brought forward, and the following letters were read:

Shinghai, 13th July.

W. LITTLE, Esq. Chairman of the Chamber of Commerce,

Dear Sir, have the honour to forward to you, the enclosed copies of a letter and memorandum received from Baron Muman von Schwarzenstein, Doyen of the Diplomatic Body in Peking, relating to the mining of copper cash in China.

I bave the honour to be, Dear Siri

Copy Translation,

Your obedient servant,

Dr. KNAPPE

Peking, 4th July.

Sir, You asked me to forward a letter from the Chairman of the Shanghai Chamber of Commerce dated and June, 1995, concerning the Minting of Copper Coin by the Chinese Authorities.

I have rof omitted in bring this communica tion to the notice of my honourable colleagues. The maller was thoroughly looked into, but several of those present said they wished further information in several points.

I have the honour in forward you herewith the memorandum which sets out these points and I shall be obliged if you will kindly for ward sune to the Chairman of the Shanghai

General Chamber of Cammierce.

1 beg to man.

Yours truly,

A. Y MUMM

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The Clumber-regr:t that they are unable to give an pinion as to how many cash pieces should be required for the population of the Empire of China, but the Central Government from their long experience should be able to farm an accurato estimate ou this point and should regulate the provincial issue of coins accordingly, in the same way as these mallers are carried out in Western countries.

Regarding the varying intrinsic values of the coins turned out by the different Provincial

Governments it may be stated that such devia tions are said to amount, to to 10% on coins wholly manufactured in Chinn and fully as much on unstamped copper discs importer from various countries and stumped in China,

I note that the "question as to whether the Representatives of Powers who have not Treaties containing a clanse similar to anicle. 11 of the British Commercial Treaty of 1902, can appeal to the bath, American, and Japanese is one lor them to decide.

Refineries-China Sugars have hardened and are in request at $334 Luzons remain weak at $25.

Mining-Chinese Engineerings have been sold at Tis. 7,70. The closing quotation in Shanghál is Tis. 71, at which rate shares are offering Raubs are still in demand at 551.

Docks, Wharves and Godowns-Hongkong and Whampoa Docks have strengthened their position and have changed hands at Stys, This is no doubt due to the satisfactory pro gress reported in regard to the refloating of the Sully and also the prospect of business im proving how that peace has been concluded, The belief of this Chamber that the Chinese for which latter reason Farnhams have also Provincial Government imagine as pointed out! been in strong demand and have been bought have a perennial source of income frora the Kowloon Wharfs have further declined to 5.8 in His Excellency's Memorindum that theyat various rates from Tis. 135 up to Tls. 146 profits of the Mints after defraying the initial A few "Hongkew Wharfs have been sold al substantial cost of the mints, and their probable! T1, 189 innbility to grasp the dangers of depreciation, owing to over-issue, was the reason of the Chamber addressing the Ministers on the subject. The Chamber realizing the immense danger to Foriegn Trade if the currency of the¦ country is not regulated, venture to commend the question generally to the earnest attention of the Ministers and especially to the Repre- sentatives of the great Trading Powers.

Sir.

I have the honour to be,

Your obedient servant,

WILLIAM D. LITTLE, Chairman.

THE OPIUM HABIT.

Chin Jung-heng, the Literary Chancellor of Hunan, has addressed an eloquent mentorial to the Throne that the habit of opium smoking be stopped among scholars. He points out that China's future depends upon a high state of efficiency both physically and mentally, and German Contul,

nothing is more calculated to deteriorate both Dayen of the Consular Corps.

mind and body than this baneful drug. The Shanghai. Statements in the letter of the Chairman of asperial regulations with regard to schools the Shanghai General Chamber of Commerce, the abolition of all forms of self-indul dated June 2nd, 1905, to the Dayer of the, and the memorialist finds that in those districts whete the students indulge in this Diplomatic Corps, on which further informa-habit of opium smoking the most unsatisiac tion is desirable.

tory results have attended the examina

ons. Proclamations have been issued and regard much personal advice given in

a opium, but these are useless, and it has been decided that nothing will have any effect unless the students are given to understand

1. The following Provincial Mints are estab- lished or projected.

Which of the 5 Mints enumerated have been alically established, and which are pro- jected, but not yet established.

source of the statements given,, In a recent issue of the Peiyang Kuan Pao it

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Wx (N. C. D. News) understand that zone time has been officially, adopted all over China.

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THE reclamation at Nagasaki was damaged to the extent of Y120,000 in the typhoon of the 8th ult.

ONE case of plague was reported up to noon to-day, making 290 since the beginning of the year, "

THE King's Order in Council relating to China and Katea is printed in the Governmens

Gazelit.

MR. Alexander Grant Gordon has been ap pointed a surveyor of boilers of unlicensed steamships under 60 tons burden.

LICENCES to shoot and take game granted under Ordinance 6 of 1885, are due for renewal or issue on the first day of September next..

NEWS coines from the front that nearly all, the bridges have been destroyed by the deluges of rain, which is delaying the forward movement.

LIKUT. W. Nicholson, of the Hongkong absence from the 28th alt until the end of Volunteer Corps, has been granted leave of

the year.

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IN bankruptcy jurisdiction at the Supreme:] WR (China Gazette) have reason to know- Court on Friday Mr. F. X. d'Almada a Castro | having been servekwith a jury crummodo,.*** applied to the Chief Justice for permission to that the trial of the Sikhs, Sham Singh, Herdeth withdraw the creditor's petition in the case of Singh, Sham Singh, and Sunda Singh, on the Sze Shing Wo Kee ex parte Chao Kwan Kau, charge of being, accessories to the murder of He stated that the creditor had fled an affidavit the No. r watchman at the International Dock, to the effect that after the presentation of the will take place at the..British, Supreme Court petition a friend of the debtor had offered to on the 31st inst. secure the payment of Chan Kwan Kav's debt. Flint offer was accepted-Sir Francis Piggott granted the application.....

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THE only personal injury reported as occur. ring during the recent typhoon was sustained by an Indian Constable stationed at Jank Bay, Constable Bagot Singh was standing at the window of the...statign-house «watching thea storm, when a strong, gust of wind blew the window in, which breaking in its full but the arm of the constable so badly, as to necessitate his removal to the Government Civil Hospital where he was detained for treatment-Besides: the damage to property during the typhoon already recorded, the collapse of two lirick built houses in Kowloon City is reported. houses were very old and delapidated; but the report does not state whether they were of cupied or not.

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WHEN the sa. Fri arrived in harbour on Fri. day, detective sergeant Eamer went on board to prrest a Frenchman named Barel, who was wanted in Haiphong on a charge of embezzle. ment. It was found, however, that the vessel had been in port several hours before the tele gram from Haiphong, requesting the arrest of the alleged embezzler arrived, and all the pas- sengers had gone ashore. There was no des- gription of the man in the telegram, but the Burel was among the passengers. A search of captain of the steamer stated that a màn named the hotels then commenced, and at last the Hotel" He was at once a rested and taken to quarry was run..to..earthat, the Main-top the station where, it is saul, a considerable sum of money was found in his possession. On MG. N. Orme, when, after evidence of the Monday sergeant Ester placed Burel before-

arrest bad been given, the care was remanded. fon one week, pending the arrival of the necas-4- sary papers in the case from Haiphong.. MR. H. N. Ferrera, instructed by Mr. F. C. Barlowe, from the office of Mr. 11: K: Holmes, Caurt on Friday for leave to withdraw, the applied to the Chief Justice in the Supreme petition in the bankruptcy case, Tan Joo Chui, exparte the debtor. He pointed out that when Lands, Hotels and Buildings-Hongkong

the matter was last before the court r. Giedge Lands are obtainable at $128., Shanghai

appeared for the judgment debtor and ob. Lands continue quier at Tis. 122. Astor House

coted to a receiving order being made. Hotels have changed bands at $17 and Hotel

Since then the affair had brens led in des Colonies have found buyers at TIL 186..

Singapore debtor's relatives having unde Hongkong Hotels remain steady at $150. AC

composition with the creditors and there was cording to the company's report for the half

no reason for pursuing the bankruptcy. In g year ended 30th June, 1905, the profit on work

Swatow the judgment creditors applied to the ing account andunted to $114,940 go as com

British Conful in the matter and he realised pared with $95,077.67 for the corresponding period of 194, being an increase of $19,463.23.

AN inquiry was held on Thursday at the through the Chinese authorities the share of the debtor in the family property and that The profit and loss account, including the

Magistracy by Mr. F. A. Hazeland, sitting as was now in the hands of the Coneul-His sum of $3.55492 brought forward from 31st

conner, at the circumstances touching the Lordship did ant consider he would be justi December lust, shows a credit balance of

death of Fame Cheung, who met his death by fiert in making the order at present as he re- $105.126.40, which it is proposed to dis. G. H. Wakeman to be Land Officer with effect falling from the fourth storey of a house at the quired time in which to think the malter over,

back of Lyndhurst Terrace. The following and he therefore requested that the applica jurymen were impannelled: Messrs. John Mction be again mentioned to him next week, Quillan, (foreman) Frank McRobie, and H. B. Carter-Evidence was led showing that when the house was raided by the police in Search of a gambling party the deceased, in order to avoid arrest, jumped out of the window, failing to the courtyard below, and expired on his way to the hospital. Dr. Koch deposed that death was due to a fractured skull caused by a fall from a height.-Verdict: Death by misadventure.

ribute as follows:-To pay a dividend of 55 per share, absorbing Sco,co; to trans fer to repairs and renewals account the sum of $30,000 to write off value of electric installation $5,000 and to carry forward 50,126 40. The company's land and buildings property has been re-valted and the property Accounts' written up by the amount of the ad ditional value ($548,975.78), the reserve fund being credited with an equivalent sum. The directors propose, later on, to recommend to shareholders the advisability of doubling the present capital of $600,0:0 by transferring that amount from the reserve fund to capital ac count. As there is urgent need of additional funds to repay the overdraft due to the Hong kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation, aud to complete the payments for the new building, on the reclamation, known as 'Hotel Man sinne, the directors desire, at an early date, to obtain the sanction of the shareholders to the issue of additional new capital which they hope can be floated at a high premium. Humphreys

wanted at $12).

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THE death of Mrs. McEwen, the wife of Mr, John McEwen, accountant, Bangkok Dock Co, Ltd., is announced.' She died of cholera a few days since,

ON account of the recent attempt to impose an additional tax of four cash on each picul of wine, the wine dealers at Yangchow commen ced a strike on the 24th ult-Sin-wan-pas.

H. E. THE Governor has been pleased, with the approval of the Right Honourable the Secre- tary of State for the Colonies, to appoint Mr. from the 26th uk.

News from Hsinminton states that the Japan ese have entrenched the whole positions, built redoubts for their artillery, and, fearing attack, have got from Mukden another 3,000 troops to hold the pince.

TBK Japanese Manchurian light railway which starts from Anting-hsien is now said to have been completed as far as Motienling pass.

structed with despatch. Another line to the Kirin region is being con-

PERSONS are requested to refrain from shout- ing deer in that portion of the Island of Hong- kung which lies west of a line drawn through Magazine Gap and running north and south to the sea in both directions."

The Governor of Hokkaido proposes that one

MILITARY Governor Chan Eth-sen wires to the Wai Wo-pu from Moukdep, to the effect that he found the Imperial Mausoles in a good state of repair. The outer wall- have all been dition. The Japanese General was interviewed repaired, and the trees are in a flourishing can on two different, occasions by the Military Governor, who found him to be a man he can get along with very well. Oficial.corruption is deep-roo ed to the City, and the people are mostly willmut employment; which is an evil that will take years to remedy. Under existing circunstances everything will be done to im prove the administration. The Wai Wup Throne.-Sin Wan-po was requested to forward this report to the

THE Universal Gazelle says that it is pro posed in the United States in recruit Chinese labourers for work to connection with the

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MINISTER Rockhill at Peking has notified the immigration authorities of the Philippines that

commercial commis ion consisting of a party of twelve hended by the senior secretary of the Chinese imperial board of commerce, Wang Ching-mu, is on its way to Manila. The party is expected during the early part of next month, says the Manila Times, und the Chinese officials will be the guests of Consul-General... Ching-mu, senior secretary of the board of com- Su for China. The party consists of Mr. Wang

merce, Wang Ta-Chen, second class secretary, Tin Chan, second class secretary, Hsu Eu- yun, interpreter, and eight attendants. The commission is purely a commercial one and has for its purpose the furthering of trade be tween the Philippines and China... According to advices received by the Chinese consul

Panama Canal, for the construction of which 100,000 or 200,000 Chinese labourers will be required. The correspondent who communi cates this scheme to the Universal Gazette advises the Chinese not to respond to any uverture to go to Panaina, which is an exceed- ingly unhealthy country, always saturated with general here the party left Peking last month and has been visiting different Chinese coast Chinese labourers were, to go there, 99 per albe visited by the commission include allir a cent. of them would be destined to perisports as far south ns Singapore and Penang and Negroes have refused to go and therefore it is suggested to introduce Chinese, who are looked upon as less particular than black men.

is stated that there are 18 mints for tlie produc./Smoke opium. Opium is at the root of al Estate have again been done and are still or two of the steamers captured by Japan yellow fever. The correspondent says that if ports and is at present in Canton. As the ports

tion of copper coins Of these Kuanghai, Yunnan, Fenglien, and Tien sie (Board of Revenue), Mints are not mentioned in the Chamber of Commerce list.

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that no degrees will be bestowed on those who

China can hope to rid herself of the evil she China's weakness and corruption, and before must check the halit among her young men, He therefore urges that the Literary Chancel

Colton Mills-Ewos are wasted at Els. 5o. Internationals have been placed at Tls. 45 and Lann-Kung-Mows at Tis. 57. Sotychees have

sellers are holding off for higher rates. Hong kong Coltons are in the market at $154.

Miscellaneous.--Green Island Cements are procurable at $28. China Providents have been dealt in at $2 Dairy Farms are inquired

for at $17. Half and Holiz have been booked

obtaigable at Tls. 170.

77/E JAPANESE ARMY IN MAN S6 and $27. Laukaus have reacted and are

CHUNIA.

NOT IN FAVOUR OF PEACE.

On the authority of a Japanese officer just returned from a tour of inspection of the Japan ese positions t.the front, a Tokio dispatch states that the whole army is in excellent health and is entirely free from all disease, of an epidemic nature This is chiefly due to the

PREIGHT MARKET,

In their freight circular of 26th August, Messrs. Lamke & Rogge write: The deplor able honotony, which has been seigning over the coastal arrkets for some time now, has in no way been relieved during the intnight under review. The subjoined list of fixtures exem plifies once more the entire suspension of

should be fitted up as floating museums to display the products of Hokkaido in the most important ports of the world.

Rusary Church" in Des Voeux Road, Kowloon,

has been added to the list of places of public Tur opium curse has assumed such dimen- worship licensed under section 3 of Ordinancesions in Australia, in spite of the comparative. No.7 of 1875, for the celebration of marriages.ly small number of Chinese settled there, that vigorous steps are to be taken for its suppres. sinn. Meetings have been held both in The following Russian ships were at Shang. Sydney and in Melbourne, and it has been hai a few days back -The cruiser Antold, tor- resolved to urge upon the Commonwealth pedo-boats dodry and Gracovei, gunboat Government the necessity of absolutely pro Mandjour, and the transports Curonia, Korea,hibiting the impurtation of the drug. It is," Livonta, Meteor, Svir, Varoncį, Wadimir, said one speaker at the Sydney meeting, "a and Faroslav.

curse to white and yellow." The reformers recognise that the prohibition desired will only mitigate the evil and not abolish it, for what ever the regulations, there are certain to be immense quantities smuggled. So far as the while community of Austraha is concerned, the case of women, and medical men are outspoken as to the ruin that is being wrought in this

MESSRS, Wm. G. Hale & Co., Saigon, write in follows:-Supplies from the Interior are de their circuar, on the rice trade, of 25th ult, as creasing daily, and the few sales effected lately en the market which'closes very sium......

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mulated, it is not yet known as to the date on na definite programme as to time has been for

which the party will arrive here, as it may com-ir plete the whole of its southern tour previous to coming to Manila.

At the Magistracy on Monday a meeting of the Justices of the Pence was held to consider the applications of one Esther Oliver for per- mission to remove the business now carried on by her under the sign of "The New Travellers' Hotel" to the ground floor of No. 64 Queen's Road, Central, during the reconstruction of the former, and of one Michael Kossack for the transfer to him from one . F. Saavedra of the adjunct licence to tell and retail intoxicating liquors on the premises under the sign of the "Hotel Baltimore," in Wyndham Street. The Justices present were.-Mr. F. A. Hazeland,

residing, Mr. G. N. Orme, Captain Lyons,

The Priyang Kuan' Pao gives the share of fors in each province be directed to enforce further risen and are in request at Tls, 250, but THE Roman Catholic church known as "The profits each Mint is ordered to provide annually this rule strictly so that the holder of one Lowards the expenditure of the Lien Ping-chu degree will be deharred from a second so long as be sticks to the opium habit. The memorial (Military Commission), amounting in a total of 7,050,000 taels. Doubrless these mints will is being considered.-P. and 7. Times. continue to give a profit, at least until the quantity of coin produced by them reaches the paint at which no more can be absorbed by internal Commerce. It is not unlikely, however, that the Chinese Government imagine that they have here a perennial source of profit and to warn them against the danger of deprecia- tion owing to over-issue, sɛems quate legiti. mate step for the Representatives of Powers to take, who have Treaties containing a clause similar to Article 11 of the British Commercial Treaty of 1902. Whether the Representatives of Powers which have not concluded such British, American, and Japanese, is of course a question for them to decide

Chairman of the Chamber of Commerce re- fers the Diplomatic Body to the statements given on pages X11 and Xill of the Report on the Trade of China and abstract of Staustics published this year by the Imperial Maritime Customs. The publication estimates the out- put for 1994 at 1,745 millions of copper pieces The talk of peace, continues the officer, is (variously denoted as one hundredth of a dollar | surprisingly unpopuliramong the troops at the and ten mills), while the Chairman of the front. Any man arriving from Tokio is attack-shipping generally and in particular to the now Chamber estimates that when the whole of the ed as if he were responsible for the peace Mints, new and old, are in operation, the an- negotiations Officers and men, are resolved nual output will be 16,413 million pieces, or to capture General Linevitch, as their naval nearly ten times as many. An explanation of ¦ contreres caught Admiral Rohjestvensky, the apparent difference between these two esti-They regard it as a duty to capture the General mates is to be desired. And further, as these whose recent bomb stic proclamation has new coins are presumably to replace the exist heightened their hostile spirit. They declare ing cash, it would be useful if the Chairman of that the nose of General Lanevich must be the Chamber could, inform us how many of broken (1) The papers published in Tokio are such pieces (including fractional coins such as unpopular among the troops at the front as he speaks of in, the last paragraph of his letter) they refer only to peace negotiations and not would, in the opinion of his Chamber, be re- quired for a population of geo millions of peo- ple.

Treaties can nevertheless appeal to the excellent sanitary administration of the Army, chartering in the majority of trades and the to neighbouring countries have tended to hard. effects of the drug are most conspicuous in the Mr. F. 1. Badeley, Rev. G. H. Hickling, Mr. R.

The Chairman remarks that in permitting the Provincial Anthorities to produce, these to cash pieces in varying intrinsic values she (China) is evading her treaty'obligations. Something more explicit than this statement is necessary as a foundation for a remonstrance to the Chinese Government against evasion of treaty obligations.

It is desirable that precise information, ac companied by exparte evidence, should be furnished as to what mints have produced ten cash pieces of a less intrinsic value than the assumed standard, and to, what extent such issues vary from the standard.

Doctor Knappe, II.C.M. Consul General and

Senior Consul

Present.

Sir, I have the honour to acknowlege re- ceipt of your letter of the 13th July enclosing copies of a letter and memorandum received from Baron Mumm von Ferwarzenstein, Doyen of the Diplomatic Body in Teking, relating to the minting of Copper Cash in China,

1 note from the letter that the question was thoroughly looked into by the Ministers, but that several of those present wished for further in- formation on several points, which are set forth in the memorandum.

and also to the fact that the climate of Man: churia is favourable to the Japanese. It will be remembered that the Russians believed the climatic influences would be against the Japan+ ese, both in summer winter, but this opinion, says the officer, has proved to be wrong. It is the Russians themselves who are unfitted for the climate.

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COMMERCIAL:

Quotations for the week close as follows :--

...$880.89/10 Hongkong Banks...

cum.div. 38 b.

National Hanks Canion Insurances Union Insurances... China Traders Hongkong Fires

China Fires...

191

H., C. & M. Steamboats

Indo-Chinas... China Sugars...

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444

Raubs Docks Kowloon Whatis ... Farnhams Hongkong Lands... Hongkong Hotels... Humphreys Ewo Cotton5... Hongkong, Cottons

+12

340 5

770 b.

81 b.

335 sa. & 8.

841 sa. &b

261 b.

94 s.

... 234 h.

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3lb.

... 195

641

4.4

981 b. ... Tls..145

... 128 5.

... 150.

124 sa, kb. ... Tls. job.

Grech Island Cements...

Electrics

A. S. Watson's...

28

15 S.

15 b.

14 sa, & b.

WEEKLY SHARE REPORT."

The information given by the Chamber was derived from Merchants and Bankers who have ly their share report of rst inst., Messrs. given careful, study to the question, but it is Benjamin, Kelly and Foils state: extremely difficult to obtain through unofficial Although business still continues rather re- channels absolutely accurate information as to stricted, rutes have been well maintained and! the present producing power of the various in several instances show a guin on the pre- mints established. If the 4 Mints which ap-vious week's quotations. No doubt, the ter pear to have been omitted from our list|mination of the war will have a beneficial effect, are added to the established or projected, on the market generally.

limited outlet for disengaged tonnage in the few directions where demand does show itself. Opinions are diverging, but the belief is a strong one that, if any though resuscitation is to take place at all in freighting-markets, the chance would entirely rest with a speedy ar rangement of puace between japin and Rossia, it being thought that the finish of the war will at least for a time prove beneficial to Eastern

daily increasing number of boats that, for want of employment of any description, are finding themselves in dire straits and simply compelled to lay up.

E Emperor and Empress-Dowager will go to Paoting to witness the forthcoming grand review of the Peiyang Army and inspect the troops. The whole force is divided into three Teh Liang and Hu Shi-chong respectively, armies under the command of Yuen Shih-kais

A REWAKT of $500 has been offered by Govern. ment for information leading to the apprehen. sion of the person or persons concerned in the

murder of Lau Yau, at No. 20 Hellier street, on the 12th ult. The circumstances of the murder were recorded in there columns on the 14th.ult.

Saigon/Hongkong.-Whilst gaives at the former port are now prepared to make certain concessions in their prices, and although feeble signs of stiffening are during the last few days perceptible in the local rice market, the latter does not warrant a sufficiently material advance | IT is stated in the Eastern Timer that a certain as yet to permit of much business. Rate of German merchant is now attempting to get freight may be quoted at zo to 11 cents, which ground for a coating station in the locality near 1s still anything but remunerative.

the new dockyard in Amoy. He has asked the From Saigon to Philippines' a couple of Bureau of Foreign Affairs at that port for per fixtures are on record at the reduced rate mission to do so, and the acting Viceroy is of 25 cents per picul to one port. Na more said to be negotiating the matter with the tonnage appears to be wanted at the close.

Waiwupu. A chatter has been done from (vilo to Yoko. hams at 30 cents, and there is no further de-

mand in that direction.

From aigon to Japan or any other destina tion no fresh charters have been effecter, and requirements for the time being are absolutely nil..

"Anent Bangkok and Java business there is no change at all to report.

The fixture is on record of a boat at Rajang for Hongkong, terms reserved.

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THE Chinese authorities are considering the building of a railway from Changchiskow (Kalgan) to Kulua (Urga) as an extension of the Peking-Kalgan railway. bussia is taking exception to the scheme but Viceroy Yuan Shilikai strongly supports the scheme. The Peking Government will soon decide upon and

carry out the scheme.-Bustern Times.

THE Courrier Saigonnais states that M. Gi. berteau, Commandant of the 'ill-fated cruiser Sully, is said to be seriously ill and will probably be invalided home. Vice-Admiral Richard, who comes to take over command of the French fleet in the Eastern waters, in suc- cession to Vice-Admiral Bayle, was expected at Saigon on the 30th alt, by the M.. M. boat Polynesien, along with Rear-Admiral Kaiesel, 'chief of the staff.

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News of the men who were supposed lost on the raft which was in tow of the steamer Mariposa and which was supposed to have broken away through the parting of the tow rope has been received in Manila, The story as told by the cable dispatch puts an entirely different light on the affer from that tuld by the patron of the farsporn. The pation in his report says that the tow line parted and that the raft carried no lights and ro he was unable to find her. The three men who reached Subic report that they left Morong with three others on the raft which was in low of the Mariposa and that about dark a squall struck them when they were already in Manila bay, and that without the slightest warning the patron of the Afaripoft cut the tow lire, leaving them without assistance and without answering any of their signals of distress. The customs authorities are al present investigating the case, reports the Manila Times.

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A, Craig, and Mr. T. A. Hanmer-Mr. C. H. Beavis, of Messrs. Wilkinson and Grist, appeared in support of the first application, A Ieter was submitted which had been received from Mr. M. J. D. Stephens, on behalf of Mr. Fs Green, proprietor of the "Criterion Hotel" in Paitinger Street, objecting to the granting of this... application on the ground that the hotel would De removal be in a line with and nearly in front of his hotel. Mr. Beavis pointed out that this was a mistake as the premises to which Mr. Oliver wished to move were those just vacated by Messrs. Falconer and Co., fanher down Queen's Road, and thus further away from.the Criterion than at present.-Neither..... Mr. Stephens nor Mr. Green appearing in sup port of the objection, Captain Lyons suggesjed that probably the mistake had been discovered. by them, and by their absence they practically withdrew their objection, Mr. Badeley, stated... that there were no police objections to the application, which was granted unanimously.

the second application Mr. Badeley asked for an adjournment for a fortnight to enable him to make certain inquiries regarding the applicant, which he had not yet had time to do. This application was adjourned accordingly, and the meaing dissolved.

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An attempt which is being made to find an. other illuminant for the face of Big Ben may result in a revolution in the method of fighting CHINA COAST METFOROLOGICAL REGISTER.·

September 2nd, 1905, alm. public clocks, generally, and, possibly, our own Electricians who have been carving out ex particular Pedder Street ornament, particularly.

periments with the object of finding the most

Nemuro found one of exceptional brilliance and Tokio....... desirable signal light have unexpectedly Hakodate

By aduping mercury vapour Kochi......... they obtained a combination... of green Nagasaki..... blee, and yellow, blue and green being Kagoshima... the dominant hues, the yellow being provided | Oshima....... by the present light in the clock. The new Naha illuminant clearly defines the figures of the Ishigakijima. clock, and the effect is most picturesque. If it Taihoku is to be used as the division signal, it will be Taichu..... only, necessary to fath the blue green on the Tainan present yellow light in the dial. If used as a Koshun ...... permanent light, the combination will show up Pescadores... the clock tower for a distance of several miles - Weihaiwei ...

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Time-The charter is reported at private terms of German ss. Quarta for the period of 3 months.

Sail Freights-No change.

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" 29 43 Sail-tonnage loading or to lead.-For Bal-The large finating dock, having a bearing The Nanfangpas,, or South-China Daily Amoy

Sharp Peak..." 29.60| 86 timore and New York, British bark Lawhill, capacity of 16,030 tons and a length of 150 Journal, a bilingual (English and Chinese) Swatow 9 a.m.30.65 84

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mètres, was successfully launched at Tsingtao paper, has made its first appearance at Shang Canton...... Disengaged-British ship Travancore, 2,200 on the morning of the 22nd ult. many officials hai. In its English leading article, "Audi Hongkong..to am 29.75 84 79 WSW

30.7587 British ship Pass of Brander 2,000 and a large number of civilians, both Germans Alteram Partem," the Editor gives the raison Victoria Peak ons. British ship Eclipse, 2,969 tona..

and Chinese, being present. It is now being d'être of its presence in the world of journalikur. Gap Rock ... Departures-Noac

towed by tug-boats to the place prepared forit in Since the Chinese mind and methods of think Macao......... the barbour, where it will be moored. This is ing are so complex and a matter of supreme Haiphong the largest floating dock launched after having mystery to foreigners as a rule, we shall wel- Manila. been fully completed on shore.

come, even if for no other reason, our new Bacolod ...... an. contemporary whose Editor declares that "Our Iloilo......... duty is then plainly to be the expositor to tel! Cebu......... the world how the Chinese, feel, what, they St. James, roam desire and what they think," etc. We agree with the NV. C. D. News 'that our contem- porarary's motto "Ducit Amor Patrize" is a good and ennobling one and we trust that the moderate views contained in its letter-press will be persisted in and so be a guide and mentor to the Young China, whose ranks are being constantly recruited as modern education spreads throughout the Empire,

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Is Summary Jurisdiction at the Supreme Court o Tuesday Zaharah Modsden sued Abdul Rahim Moosden in two actions for the recovery of $10 and $160, respectively, for maintenance, Mr. E. A Benner, of Messrs. Dennys & Bowley, appeared for the plaintiff and after evidence had been given by the wife in support of the claim for maintenance, His Honour Mr. A. G. Wise, the Puisne Judge, found for plaintiff in both cases and gays judgment for her with costs,

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