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TELEGRAMS.

[Remus.]

The Situation in Russia

LONDON, 2411 October

of all clames of the.

ken place in St. Petersburg to discuss political questions,“

At a meeting of Lithuanians, it was re- solved to boycott the Duma, and to join in the struggle of all the progressive elements. - against :" bureaucracy," Similar resolutions

were passed at other centres.

No cattle train has arrived at St. Peters burg for two days. As a rule ten trains arrive daily. There is only a week's supply of meat in MoscOW,

The United States Finances. The Washington annual "treasury report slates, that the circulation has increased by $80,000,000, with: a continued increase in the proportion between gold and national

bank noteat

* No other Government ever held so much gold as the 748,000,000 in the Treasury on the 15th instant.

The King and the Mikado? PRINCE ARTHUR COMING Rast.

Later.. The King has conferred the Order of the Garter on the Mikado..

Prince Arthur of Cohnaught will take the Insignia to the Mikado, but no date is yet fixed for his departure.

The United States and' the ^ Panama Canal. 2 President Roosevelt, speaking at Mobile, reaffirmed that the Panama Canal would be dug, In spite of the misrepresentations of the great commercial interests. In order to pro tect the Canal, the fleet, though not neces sarily large, must be the most efficient in the world by this means there would be no chance of humiliation at the hands of any foe from the Western hemisphere or the Oriental seas

· [Straits Times]

Military Mishap.

Londen, 10th October, During mahieuvres at Curragh Camp, a squadron of the 19th flussars were ordered to

charger the guns which were protected by quadron of the eith Hussars, through error,

The 9th galloped right into the guns and horses and men were entangled. There was much confusion.

One private had his neck broken and another sustained a fractured ankle, a horse was killed and there were a number of minor accidents

Tribute to Japin.

Nogh Sigbak

Joe

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH HURSDAY OCTOBE

Bagballen

Atroops are About:

Prince: Proubetak

The death of Prince Troubetki

a great loss to the Liberal

A vast multitude followed the

Following livered at the.

leaving to the lateness,

S. l'e'er burg en route to Moscow.

Wille the procession was entering the rail way station a squadron of gendarmes appeared. A revolver, was fired from the crowd and a panic ensued.

The gendarmen drew their swords and diss persed the crowd, chi

concluding speachas. meating of the above a afternoon, and which

the hour could not be include Fed in our lɛsus the same evening happypica

Mr. l'ollock-Mr. Chairman and gentlemen, I have very much pleasure in seconding the adoption of the report and accounts which have been presented and circulated to members. Libink we are all agreed, gentlemen, that our committee have worked well for us during the [Prince Troube zki was the lender of the mo- past eighteen monibs, and we rejoice to see the derate Russian Reformiera, He died suddenly streptious and energetic steps they have taken at the close of a spirited speech, regarding la connection with the promotion of the long troubles hi the Moscow university; bafore a deferred railway from Kowloon la Canton. I special government cominission sitting at St.ses that in the columes of the public press an Petersburg 1 KA

Driven by Famine,

A crowd of about 10 o funishing agricultural labourers ralded the market at Hija, Andalusia, sexed food and madey and destroyed the booths

More Earthquakes Violent earthquake-shocks have recurred in Calabria and Sicily, causing a recrudescence of the panic.

Prince of Wales.

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King Edward gave the Prince of Wales farewell dinner at Buckingham Palace (prior to his departure for India).

There were over forty guests present, includ: ing Lord Minto, the new Viceroy of India. -

Municipal Visit.

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The

Union of pesca.

"We have always made it our principle to maintain the peace of the Orient; to guarantee,

safety of the Empire, and continually 10

strive to attain our object. Unfortunately, for all at 86,000 gallons, and instruks the purpose of self-defence, we were compelled

“Kerosene mada": 70,600)

to open hostilities with Russia last year......ped 65,000, and in stock $4,000 CERSE.

Since the commencement of the war the, 200

"TO-PÁY'S EXCHANOKIA officers and men of our Army and Navy have

Tá Silltoge successfully defended the homeland and have London-Bank T.T............... also done great work at the front against tra

demand:

months' sight mendous opposition. ⠀

Bank T.T...... Amarica--Bank T.T..... sand-lank T.T. India T.T.....

"The Ministers of S'ate and members of the Imperial Diet have fulfilled their duties, our people have been thrifty and bore the heavy burden of national expenses and throughout have accomplished great things and upheld the glory of the Empire.

This is dus to the influence of the Imperial Founder of Our dynasty and Our other Impe ríal Ancestors, also to the faithfulness of the civil and military officials and the bravery and patriotism of all the people. The war hai lasted 20 months and the foundations of Our country have become stronger and the national welfare been advanced.

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impression seems to have got abroad-which, as I gather from the correspondence, is a 'mis- taken one-to the effect that the commities of this Association has been interesting itself in connection with the recent line which has been made to Wuching by the Viceroy. I see from a perusal of the cofres pondence that that appears to have been a mis- take on the part of the press, because, I gather that the only references made by our committee to the question of railways in China have been with reference to our connection with this 'rail- “As we always”' seek pesce, we desire to way, which we hope to see very soon started spare our people further suffering. When the the railway from Kowloon to Canton. (Ap President of the United States of America ad- plause.) I think, gentlemen, it would be a misvised the Governments of Japan and Russia to take, if I may venture id say so, if an impression negotiate peace for the sake of humanity We go abroad that our commillee in Hongkong agreed to do so, whereupon We ordered an were, as it were, disbursing their energies too Envoy to act for uv, Negotiations were open- widely, and I'm quite sure they have been doed and our proposals, embracing the aims of ing wisely in concentrating themselves upon the war and the necessity for ensuring the This particular railway to run from Kowloon to peace of the Orient, were made to Russia and Canton. At the same time I quite agree with accepted, by so doing she reveiled. her good the chairman that it is a subject for very great faith and desire for peace. congratulation that our Government, the British Government, has thought fit to take the step which they have done in regard to the Bankow Canton railway, We are very glad to see that, step taken on the part of our Government, and I am sure we should all very cordially endorse it. (Applause.). With reference to the subject of uniform coinage for China, I have read the correspondence in the appendix; that corres pendence is not a very lengthy one, and does The reserves throughout the Caucasus are not seem to me to have been carried on very re bring mobil:sed, owing to the continued criticently. I think, if I may venture to say so, ibal cal situation of affairs there.

the attention of the committee would be very well "employed in pressing on this subject of uniform coinage for China, because, as the chairman pointed out, and I quite agree with him, it is a very important question indeed, and a subject for all of us who live out here to make and save money to consider. It is very desirable

London, 17th October. Sixty members of the Paria Municipality have started on a visit to London, where all sorts of festivities are being arranged for their detectation, including audiences with the King.

Finland at Rest.

The Russian troops in Finland are being

sent back to Russia

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This is regarded as a sign of Russia adopting a conciliation policy in Finland.

Caucasus Troubled:

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Defence of Austrália.

.. 1ondon, 18th October.. An important meeting has been held at Sydney, in which Mr. Watson, the Labour leader in the Commonwealth Parliament, took

part.

The meeting passed a resolution for the formation of an Australian Defence Lengur, and the adoption of universal compulsory military training in the Commonwealth.

Tibet.

Explorer's New Venture..

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The Treaty of Peace, as concluded by the Envoys, is in accordance with Our will, and We have accepted and ratified it. We hereby obtain peace and glory and rejoice to lay it before Our Imperial Ancestors,

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"We rejoice with Our people and trust to enjoy the happiness of peace, with all other Pawers. Russia is now a friendly nation, as before the war, and all must strive to keep her friendship.,

"We believe that the progress of civilization throughout the world will never cease and all must strive to promote our prosperity at home and abroad. To maintain the glory of the Empire, it is necessary to have military effi- ciency and good administration, and not to be unduly elated with out victories or overbear ing towards others. All must acknowledge nur will and strive to further the Empire's com-

HONGKONG FOOTBALL CLUB.

in our own interests, and in the interests of mercial prosperity, so as to lay a firm 'founda- trade generally, that there should be some unition to the country's wealth and greatness.“ form and suitable currency established in China. Another point referred to in the report is the question of the registration of trade marks. It is rather difficult to discuss a question re which there, is no correspondence printed in the ap- pendix. What appears to me a very important point is this: that there would not be very inuch

A second Rugby practice game will be play-

on Friday, 27th inst. Kick-off 4.45 p.m. Teams have been chosen as follows:

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Do.

Do.

France

Da.

demand

Shanghai-Bank: T, T. Singapore T.T.

ava-Bank TT....... (apanBank. E. ......

1months' sight L/C,

Buying.

1.02

47

prem.

months' right 1...23/16 jo days' sight San Francisen & New Volt 2181

months' sight do. 30 days sight Sydney and Melbourge. 4 months' Sight Francs

months' sight

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4-months' sight' Germany común. 2.07 Bar Silvermaninga Bank of Engsod rate Sovereign an

commi

***.10.08

OPIUM QUOTATIONS, To-day's potations are as follow-

Malwa New

Old „Older Oldest

Paton New

"

Olds

Per picul

1,100/1,110 ............© 1,140/1,160

Jepares New

Persian (Paper) .........

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1,180

Per chest

,631,010.

.@ 973

• 985

☎ (1,120/1,200

To-day's Advertisements.

KOWLOON CRICKET CLUB

A MEETING OF THE MEMBERS of

EXTRAORDINARY GENERAL

the abova Club will be helt at the Seamen's Institute, Kowloon, at 8.30 P.M., on WEDNES DAY, the 1st November, 1905, to decide what Pavilion shall be erected by the K. C. C.

By Order of the Committer;"

H. GOYNE-STEVENS, Hon. Secretary, Kowloon C. C. Hongkong, 26th October, 1993. [1048 THE HONGKONG FROZEN

FOOD SUPPLY.'

1, May, C. M, Preshaw, J. G. Lecky, and M.

Whites-Back-1. Gilbert three-quarters FINE AUSTRALIAN SMOKED FISH,

The Times anys: The generous and enthuM. Sven Hedin, the famous explorer, has eft Stockholm for Armenia, Persia, India, and

He intends to explore the shuices of the utility, so far as I can sen at present, in the A. Murray; half backs: II. F. Chard (Capt.), J. Indus and the Brahmaputra, and the lake less we are able to secure from the Chinese region of Central Tibel.

siastic welcome given to Admiral Noel's synadrón is hea tily appreciated. in,, Britain. We are now partners with Japan in a new alliance which, so far as human arrangements can guntanter, is immeasurably the surest guarables of peace that could be found. Peave is bringing out the high national qualities of the Japanese as manifestly as did war.

France and Venezuela.

Offcial Blackmailing. M. McCurdy, the I resident of the Mutual Life Insurance Co., of New York admined that large sums had been paid by him for the ser

establishment of a branch office at l'antan on-

Government, some protection In connection

Harmon, I C Murray, N.. F. Hickman, §.

Vickers and three others

Colours,—Dack:-T. C. Gray; three-quar•

The relations of France and Venezuela are. Vices of puliticians, Bul, said he, unless legis-registered in respect of.cèrtain goods, unless HG. C. Bailey, C. I. Hayward, F: O. Davies

stiff forming the subject of earnest discussion at Washington....." ***It is stated that France is fully prepared to tako measures to secure recognition of her rights.

Bomb Outrage Twenty men threw a bomb at the villa of an English manufacturer named Briggs, at War saw, and killed the cook and gardener. They first shot dead three policemen' who were guarding the premises. The miscreants es caped.

Tennis Championship." Fairs has won the tennis championship, de- feating Catham by five sets to one,

At Odessa.

Martial law has been abrogated at Odessa. Motor Cup. Hemery, of France, won the Vanderbil) Motor Cup in America,, covering 383 miles In 176 minutes.....

Heath (France) was second, Tracy (America)

¦ third, Lancia (Italy) fourth.

There were several mishaps.

Macdonald Memorial:

The War Office has given four old cannon to be place around the Hector Macdonald memorial at Dingwall.

German Absure.⠀⠀

'A Good of anti-British on dament is running through the German, press anent the French newspaper revelationsä

The German papera declare that Britain is bant on kindling « European confiagration.

Black Flag Rebels. The rebels in German East Africa are preaching a boly war to fight under black

The revolted area. largely impassable owing to thick bush, hence the, slowness of suppression.

East Afrion

The National Zellung asserts that disorders have broken out in Portuguese East Africa,

hat Australis

ing the

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Lition be [specially] framed to watch over the interests of the insurance companies, there was danger of the latter being legislated out of existance.

Dutoh Troubles.

Soerabaya, 19th October, Prince Gon having retused ta obey the order to come to Macassar the Dutch troops are in readiness to cross the frontier.

A heavy resistance is anticipated!

HAMBURG-AMERIKA LINE.

NEW OFFICES IN KING'S DUILDINGS.

and two others.

COMMERCIAL

'SHANGHAI Share RepoRT.

A

AUSTRALIAN AND AMERICAN

OYSTERS:

WILD DUCKS, PARTRIDGES, SNIFF, PIGEONS, RICE BIRDS.

LOCAL DUCKS AND GEESE.

See our Price List on page 8.-

Hongkong, 26 October, 19t

FROM HAMBURG. BREMEN, ROTTER- DAM, ANTWERP, PENANG AND SINGAPORE.

Co's share report published on the 19th THE AL Steamship

October:

with trade marks. i don't know that theiters, F. Larmour, A. R. Hannay, TE would be very much utility in establishing Pearce (Capt.), A. N. Other; half backs: C branch office for trade marks at Cant n simply T. Costigan and T. Greenwood; forwards: R. for the sake of publishing certain irade marks M. Ranking, J. C. Steen, J. P: McGillwray, we are prepared to go a step further and ask the Chinese Government to help us in preventing the intringement of trade marks, which we often have to complain of in this Colony, There are those in this room, perhaps, who are more competent to discuss this subject than Tam With these few remarks I most cordially con

The following resume of the week's share cur with your concluding remarks, Mr. Chair-transactions is from Messrs. J. A. Sullivan and ́ man, and hope the Association will never develop into a jingo party-which is not, I think, our proper position-but allow an open field

Money is becoming tight and exchange is and equal opportunity for all trades without rising, both of which affect us materially, con fear or favour. I think if we proceed on these sequently business has been dull all the week lines we shall do good and useful work in the and, there is 'very little change to report, Juture, as we have done in the past. (Applause.) Docks are quiet at quotations and there are Mr. W. G. Humphreys said—1f. I am in order, sellers for time contracts at easier rates than I should like to ask whether the committee have were possible last week. Indo-Chinas remain The Hamburg-Amerika Line's offices in as yet taken any action with regard to the vipia unaltered, but the scarcity of available stock is "Hongkong have been removed from the oldtion by the Viceroy of Canton of the stipulation bringing covering buyers into the market as quaners in Queen's Buildings to new and in the Mackay Treaty, which provides for the we near the monthly settlement, Shanghai palatial premises in King's Buildings. The more effectual opening of the Inland Water Wharves have slichtly improved and there are offices are directly opposite the Star Ferry ways of China; as we all know, the British flag buyers at the close., Langkats fell to Tis., 340 Company larding stage, so that stranger to has practically been ordered off the siver between cash, but are firmer to-day. Landon tele Hongkong will experience not the slightest di Wuchow and Nanning. It is a matter of graphic rate is quoted 2/81. The Hongkong fficulty in locating them. The new offices occupy public notoriety that the Viceroy is defying the rate for 3 days' is 721 Consols 488.11/16. the ground floor, covering an immense area. British Consul in Canton in this matter, and Wharver. A fair quantity of Shanghai and Lofty and spacious, the premises give an impres that the latter is helpless." It is the old story. Hongkew Wharf shares have been taken off sion of breadth and luxury, and are certainly The Consul appeals to his Minister in Peking the market at Tis, 185 for cash and at Tis. 185. well calculated to maintain the reputation of the The Minister goes to the Wai-wu-pus. The T. 85 and Tis. 187 for the approaching | Hamburg-Amerika Line in Hongkong. A long Wai-wn-pa has no information. The Wai-wu- clearance. For December sales are quoted at counter, where all information concerning the pu will inquire; a week, a month passes, and is. 1921, 19'1, "closing with buyers. For boats of the Hamburg-Amerika line, and any again the Minister complains, then he is in- March Tis. 1981 and 1971 have been done. particulars which abippers or passengers may formed that instructions have been sent to the Ehipping-Indo-Chinas have been in de desire will be obtained, runs the entire length Viceroy to carry out the conditions of the mand all the week and only 'a fow transactions of the building; while a staff of clerks and as Treaty. These ho interprets in any way that are posted at Tis. 671 for cash and settlement. sistants have their desks so arranged that suits himself, and so he replies that he is ful- january sales are published at Tis, ya Tüge visitors may secure their attention without de filing, them. The Wal-wa-pu informs the "ord' have changed hands at Tis, 57 and 'pret." lay. There are also handsome rooms-they British Minister that the Viceroy reports that at Tis 47. might almost be termed, halls from their sixe | he is carrying out the Treaty, and the Minister and the solid magnificence of their appoint then asks the Consul if things are now in order ments-set apart for the use of the general (probably giving him a hint at the same time to smooth things over). Meanwhile nothing is manager, the compradores deparment, and done, and if the Consul refuses to sit down the various special branches of shipping works | under the humiliation the whole farce begins Lands, Shanghals have been bought at

This seems to me to be Tis, 123,123, The Hamburg-Amerika Company have ever all over again.

asscciation Cottons-Ewos have changed bands at Tis, been foremost in keeping up with the times, eminently a matter in which this

might seek to strengthen the hands both of f the and their change of venue marks the beginning Minister and Consul by vigorous representa 55 and Laou-Kung Mows at Tl. 6o. In the of fresh enterprise in Hongkong. The pre- tions at Home. As regards Mr. Pollock's latter stock December shares are wanted at sence of such offices in the city as those now reference to trade marks, there is already a Tis. 61. Internationals are unchanged. occupied by the Hamburg-Amerika Line bureau established at Shanghai But so far as Sugars.Peraks have been contracted for al speaks volumes for the importance of Hong the law is at present, alf they do is to give Tis yo for December, Katipuna

number in recognition of your trade mark kong as a shipping centre and tile they reAnyone who has a trade mark could send it to Mining The accounts of the Chinese Engi dound to the fame of the Company, they also. Shanghai and have i filed. If it was not fled neering & Mining Co. for the year ended 28th

contribute to the

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“C. FERD, LAEISZ," Captain Meyerbercks, having arrived from the above Ports, Consignees of Cargo are hereby countersignature by the Undersigned and to requested to send in their Bills of Lading for take immediate delivery of their goods from alongside,

Optional Carga will be forwarded' unless notice to the contrary be given before. TO- DAY.

Any Cargo impeding her discharge will be landed into the hazardous and/or extra hazardous Godowns of the Hongkang and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Co., Limited, and stored at Con- signees risk and expense.

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

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have left the Godowns, and all Goods remain

No Claims will be admitted after the Goods ing undelivered after the 2nd November will be subject to fent.

All broken, chafed, and damaged Goods are to be left in the Godowns, where they will he examined on the 2nd November, Al3.P.M.)

No Fire Insurance has been effected.

·HAMBURG-AMERIKA LINIE, Hongkong Office. "Hongkong, 26th October, root, [1047

"BEN* LINE OF STEAMERS.

FOR LONDON AND ANTWERP.

Docks →Sales of Farnham Boyds are re- ported at Tls 144,115, Tis. 144 For Decem. THE Steamship ber shares have been sold at Tis. 147,148, Tiu. 1471,147, and T. 146.

it was quite likely, someone else might get a | February, 1905, show a credit of £153,355)' similar mark registered by and by

Other speakers having spoken on the subject 440,000 bas been placed to reserve for deprec per cents final dividend will be. the import was adopteday.

'and this with'the's per caps, Blerim June

Vse Chairman suggested flint.aby)

Bon branc

BENVENUE, Captain Kroble, will be despatched is above, on TUESDAY, the grst instant, P.M.

For Freight, apply to

GIBE, LIVINGSTON & Co...

Ad Agents Hongkong, 26ìb October, 1905.....". F1004 COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES ALE MARITIMES, LEN PER TAQUZŁOTS-POSTE· FRANCAIS... FOR SHANGHAI, KOBE AND KAYOKOHAMA, THE Company's Steamship”

RANE

56th October, 1953,

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