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TELEGRAM

Tarkey and the Powers.

LONDON

It is expected that w Power, composed of fin

November.

bed fleet of the warships, will

THE HONGKONG TE

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER

1905.

Intimations

ort the Chaleman of the China (110CM): lön, and if the American, German, and Japa Bass: Asociations, the Chairman of the Cham- ber of Cuinterce, Thej: Excellencies Admiral von Pritwilz Germin Navy, and Admiral Train, US Navy, General Destino, the Cape ders tains of the foreign mer-of-war in harbour, and

6th the heads of Mquicipal Departments. conclusion, of the dinner, At the

after the usus loyal

Įvary sad

appear in the Lavant at the end of the wecki Gentáre (1728 Gidleman said 36 Thủy

The Princess Royal. The Duchess of Fifa will from now be styled the Princess Royal, and her childrens Prince

Jewish Relier.

Later.

The Rothschilds in London, and the banker Mr. Schiff in New York, have each contributed £10,000 to the London fund for the Russian Jewish victims. The money has been remitted to the British consuls, who have been authorised to distribute it by Lord Lansdowne A

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hich has

KONGMOON DISTRICT

LODAL NOTICE TO MABINERS.

No. 1

FESTABLISHMENT OF LIGHTS IN THE WANGMOON APPROACH TO THE WEST RIVER

NOTICE is hereby given of the establishment on the 7th instant of the following Lights at

the Wangmoon entrance to the West Rivers

ntry" by“ the 1489

returned from

education is Colleges in China, has ression on the underlying

Wangmoon Entrance Light.

The Illuminating, apparatus is dioptric group occulting, of the sixth order, showing a fixed WHITE Light varied by Four Eclipses every 30 seconds, thus

Light. EN 16 Seconds.

Light

Eclipse 21 ||

L

2 194

Edipe. 2”

Eclip¤-2

"Eclipse,

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and su u

It was remarked not

carried on his work for many years in that long ago by a missionary who had lived and

province, that, lawless as the people of Kwang- sugar, orages on missionaries in the past

The light, which is hoisted on a mast surmounting an iron, screw pile structure painted have been by no means as frequent as in other provincer, where the a

authority of the Ceutral | black having a white wooden hut above it, is elevated 40 feet above High Water, and should Government is more effective. The minilen be visible in clear weather at a distance of 10 nautical miles. aries at Lien-chau, may have been imprudent in interfering with the religious observances of the people, but even as to this we cannot fairly: farm an opinion until we receive detalled on western edge of the Swashway. account, but even if they were hasty in their action, nothing can excuse the brutality of the a fixed WHITE Light visible in clear weather at a distance of mile is exhibited, marks the Notice is hereby given that a Pole surmounted by n black spherical shape, from which Chinese, the burning of the mission premises, southern edge of the bank abreast of Cone Island,

have now the honour of pro Kwan It is stated in Vienna that, if this demon posing the toast of the evening, the health of eace and

our esteemed guest, por fallow-resident, Dr. this render stration does not modify the opposition of Krappe," Cousul-General for Germany. Our

company, though.

gh. necausarily somewhat ro

bean, introduc the Porte to the Macedonianycform schemosided, is representative of all nationalties, a pacific blockade of the Dardanelles willed am sure that we are giving expression be proclaimed.

to the feelings of the whole of our varied com munity, in doing him "auch small honour Strike in Austria,

lies in our powers 11 fill.adequately to give Ten thousand State railway employés inexpression to the respect in which we hold Austria have struck, their demands include him, I hope that I may count upon your indul nim; and to the regret which we feel in lasing one for universal suffrage:

gence, Dr. Knappe on his arrival here suc ceeded Dr. Stuebel, a Coutut-General of high character, and wide experience, who has since bean promoted to a position af great responsi bility

in the German Government. Dr. Krappe came amongst this with the ability and the resolve 10 maintain the traditions of his Consulate, which had been established in our generation, by Dr. Ficke, Dr. Lusthuen, and Dr. Stuebel, and on his retirement he has the satisfaction of feeling that he has successfully carried out the duties entrusted to hint by his Sovereign. (Hear! Hear!) But in addition to watching over the affairs of their own nationality, Con auls in Shanghai, as Men bera of the Consular Body, have from time to time to take an important part in the aplicated system of our local administration on their coopera tion and upon their loyalty, both individually and collectively, to the general interests and good | of the community as a whole, depends in cal Government, and it is with the greatest on snall degree the smooth working of our lo- pleasure that we recognise that throughout bis sojourn here, as well as whilst he has the position of Senior Consul, Dr. Knappe hai occupied been strenuous in bis effed to further the gen eral welfare of the community, has been straight in his dealings, and sound in his advice. (Ap plause.) In helping to smooth away misus. derstandings or small difficulties which from time to time may have arisen we have always found him fair-minded we have found him what we are accustomed to regard as juicially minded. Gentlemen; the Ratepayers of Shang. hai, whose representatives we are, look upon our local Government here as a great and Im purtant trust. 1 believe the main object they have in view is and always have had in view is to foster and promote international. perce and progress not only in words but in practice, not only amongst the many foreign nationalities represented here. but niso between

Russia,

The Grand Duko Vladimir has resigned his command of the St. Petersburg military district, and his resignation has been #ccepted. ".

The Prince of Wales' Visit to India. The Prince and Princess of Wales have arrived at Bombay, where they met with a splendid reception.";

Bloodshed in Russia. The soldiers and sailors at Kronstadt have joined the Workmen in sacking, pillaging, and burning Desperate fighting has ac curred between the loyalists and the revolu tionaries, and there are pools of blood in the

streets.

The inhabitants are accing, and the war ships have been ordered out of the harbour, It is reported that a force of Lancers sent from Peterhoff has joined the rioters.

Yielding to the popular demand, General Trepoff has resigned.

[N] C. D. News]

including the hos which was carried on for the benefit oft Chinese themselves, and the murder of four dies and one man, who had come to Lien chau to do good to the peo ple who repaid them so tembly,

AL

very great anxiety. Many years ago Sir Ro

The immediate future of China is a source of bert. Hart remarked: "You complain that China does not move; but when she does move she will move ao fast and no irresistibly that, you will wish she had remained quiescent." The success of Japan has made young, China, with its Western varnish, believe that what Japan has done io fifty years, China can do in ten years or less, and that it is fully compelent to lead China in the path of progress; and a remarkable sign of the time is the deference that many of the high officials show, to the opinions of the blatant and irresponsible leaders of the nosiet section of Young China, Corruptia optimi pezsima; knowledge wrongly used is worse than ignorance. We have welcomed the the spread of Western knowledge among the

Approved

Approximate position of light

Lat. 22. 35 20* Loog, T13 37'

Wangmoon Beacon...

Approximate position of light

Lat 23 31. Long. 3. ·3+

50"

F. W. MAZE,

Acting Commissioner of Custums, Customs House,

---Kongmoon, 9th November, 1905,

COMMERCIAL

INDOCHINAS.

shares in their report of and inst, Mears, Commenting on Indo-China and Langkat

Sullivan & Co., of Shanghai, say

Indo-Chines were purchased for last month's clean up at Tis, 68 to Tis. by; there are buyers. For December 11, 69 and 691 are reported. The tone at the close is steady with an under current of strength which develops into firm- nets immediately shares are wanted!

LANGKATS.

Langkats have displayed their usual friski-

BRAUN,

Harbour Master.

[1105

ZORILLA MUSICAL COMEDY

COMPANY.

16 STAR PERFORMERS,

Presenting FIDDLE DEE DEE,

IN 3 ACTS.

In the Cast appear the following Artists :-- MAUDE BEATTY, formerly of Drury Lane

Theatre, London.

LANG, SHAW, RAWLEY, known as THE GOTHAMS, formerly of the Oxford, London..

with John Sheridan.

FOL BARNES, Soprano, formerly with John

Sheridan,

| all of us, end our Chinese neighbours, in whose rising generation in China, but it requires con welfare and prosperity we are also deeply introl, and a smattering of knowledge ill-applied tercaled. Dr. Keapps has always been in sympathy with the heat traditions of the Settle is a danger both to the individual and to the sea and erratic quotations have been in vogue BERT BRADLEY, Leading Tenor, formerly meni and has taken a deep interest in all that State. It is to this that we owe the boycott; For casti, Tis, 2321.230, Tis. 231) were done affects its general well-being. We link him

we pointed out some time ago that if the Cen last month, and yesterday lates were pushed for what he has done. In regretfully bidding tral Government did not take prompt men up to T, 317 but fell immediately to Tis, 245, him, farewell we wish him all happiness in the. futuro, and assure him that in his retirement sures to suppress thegycott, there was great. For last month's clearance sales are published he carries with blm the goodwill, confidence, danger that the movement would become anti. Tii, 2314,310, Tls. 3324. Yesterday rates im- and respect of this cosmopolitan community. dynastic and anti-foreign; and it will probably proved for cash and Tis 240,7471 are noted. (Loud applause.)

be found that the boycott agitation, which is November sales are quoted as Tis. 235 and stronger in Kwang-tung than in any other pro jumped yesterday to Tls. ago only to fall to vince, is partly responsible for the massacs. 245. For December, transactions are of Americans in Lienchau. If so, the outrage is published at Tle. 350, 250, 255, Tis 252), 250, Pubren are wanted. March shares have been booked

DR. KNAPPE'S REPLY.

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MALE WILLIAMS, a young and charming

soubrette from the principle Theatres of Australia.

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COLEMAN GIRLS,a Dashing Double Serios, CHARLES WEATHERLY, Light Tenor and

The Klachta Convention.

Peking, 7th November. - The negotiations between Russia and China regarding the revision of the Kiachta Conven- tion are progressing. There are fur imports the kind invitation. to this complimentary especially cruel, for the American misalonarie245, 240, 242, and to-day Tls. 245. Shares WILLIE GREEN, of Chicago, Baritone and

ant claims made by Russia as under:

tioned in the original Convention.

Permission for troops to be stationed in the Russian lossed territories,

3-The recognition of "Russia's, right to build railways and operate mines in Mongolian districts.

4.-Tha recognition of the right of caravani to enter the Russian Settlements.

CANION NOTES.

in China have been foremost is the endeavour Ft Tis. 260. It is reported that arrangements to awaken the American Governme and have been made with the Burmese Oil Company people to a sense of the harsh treatments to stop shipments to Stes to advance in cou immigrants sometimes received in the part. That mod rates are expected to advance in con- American ports.

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TO-DAY'S EXCHANGE. Selline oneinn-Blank "T¿T.,

Dn. demand. Dol France-Bank T.T.

4 months' sight America-Blank T.T. Gemiany-Bank T.T...... India T.T............

Do. demand. Shanghai-Tank .. Singapore TT.....er

pan-Bank T. T Java¬Bank T.T. 'ruin.

Buying.

a manths' sight.L/C........... -6-months"sight-L/C.

5/16

491

20

....7% prem.

Musical Marvel.

Female Impersonator. ANNIE CHRYSTAL, Serio Comic.

Tickets on sale at Robinson'é Pinuò Store, No increase in Price.

LOUIS M. LEVY,"

General Manager, Hongkong, 11th November, 1905.

AL FRESCO FETE,

-IN-AID-OF-THE-FUNDS-OF-THE-

ROBINSON PIANO

COMPANY, LD.

60 NEW PIANOS arrived for our NEW STORE,

Bechstein,

Steinway,

Winkelmann,

Krauss,

Hanke,

AND OTHER FAMOUS AND

WELL-TRIED MAKERS, ALBO

BABY GRANDS,

AT PRICES OF COTTAGES, OCCUPYING SAME SPACE

'AND 'WITH' ALL THE

FINE TONE AND APPEARANCE

OF A FULL GRAND,

PRESENT STOCK

OF VERY FINE PIANOS,

ALL GUARANTEED,

REDUCED $100 To $200

TO END MONTH.

BEST MAKES ONLY.

Hongkong, z6th October, 1904

[rics

Trade

"OCIETY OF ST. VINCENT, DE PAUL,

Sebe held in the Compound of the

ROMAN CATHOLIC CATHEDRAL, TO-MORROW NIGHT,

the rath Noyember, 1995, from 9 P.M. 10 11 PM, Admission Ticket...... $i

Which is entitled to a Souvenir on its pre- sentation at the Souvenir Pavilion, on the evening of the Féle only. Tickets can be obtained at Mears. Graça &

...... '2'0] | Co.'s Hongkong Hotel Stail, at Messrs. Camp-

day was fire and warm, Sports of many kinds are there for the officials. (Applause.) The ready methods order was at any rale preserved 30 dayi' sight San Francisca & tiem Yurk „49/"Belt-and-Moore's-Store,and-at-the-Gate-on-the-

were indulged in. Races, running, jumping. etc. Tex was served. A band from the gun boat furnished music.

THE BOYCOTT.

has been discredited and abandoned. The prevention of outrages is now left. entirely to the Central Government; but the Powers

4 months' sight

惑

do.

jo days' sight Sydney and Melbourne

50 night of the Fête.

The various talls will be open for public

[1075

months' sight Francs rent in 3.581 inspection from 3 10 8 P.M. on the 12th instant,

160 || tangkang, rish November, 1905.

manthafsightë

Bar Silver .......... Bank of England rale ... Sovereign

'4 months' sight Germrav.......

.3.17

.79

PUBLIC AUCTION,

9.89 THE Undersigned have received instructions

TELEPHONE NO. 135-

Mark

"CLUB"

SCOTCH

1sar

WHISKY.

Dr. Knappe, in reply, sald-Mr. Chairman," and Gentlemen-1 thank you very much for

dinner, the great honour of which I highly ap The appointinens of deputies of the re-preciate. I expecially thank you for the kind words you have just now expressed in my spective Powers to settle the boundaries men honour, and which I do not deserve. (No1

No thank you very much for being kind as to attend this dinner pany and for the kind way in which you have re- sponded to the toast. If I have been success- Young China in its belief that it can in a ful in obtaining your approval for my actions during my stay in office as Senior year or two convert its country into a second Consul, it is perhaps with while to re-Japan omits to consider one very important capitulate the principles and doctrines which factor, Japan has had throughout a wrong and I followed. In all official life 1 bellove the enlightened Government which has led and most important matter is not to be conceited; controlled the progress of the nation; China Abat is to say not to think we are better tha

has a very weak and ignorant Government anyone else. Tliere is an expression for this Even on the medical list of diseases morbus which can neither lead nor control the nation, THE KING'S BIRTHDAY.

officialis-(laughter)-which sometimes Decres alter decree has been issued enjoining

is termed morbus consularis. The effect of this the most friendly treatment of missionaries in [From Our Own Carrespondent.] is that the official tries to get rid, as soon a

Canton, Nov. 9th, 1905.

possible, and with the least trouble to himself, the interior; and the Lienchau massacre is only of any applicant who may call at his office the last of a long series of aptl-foreign outrages, The birthday of. His Majesty King Edward instead of trying to help him it is always which could not take place if the deeds of the -VII-was-celebrated-in-the-usual way,here-most-important to keep in mind that officials Central Government were as good as its words. was a largo gathering on the tennis courts. The are there for the people and not that the people The old gupboat policy by whose rough and people have been there before the officials, The people elected their officials to settle their questions and quarrel There is another paint which I may mention, and that is the question of responsibility. There are a good will have to revert to the old policy if the many officials who are afraid to take re-action of the Government at Paking does. sponsibility upon themselves, and are therefore not willing to come to a decision quickly, With not justify its abandonment. The rise of out responsibilty and shk there is no success. Japan, and the Anglo-Japanese Alliance, which (Heart Hea) This is so in commercial life, but undoubtedly has the tacit support of the sidered responsibility to be the special reward against outside interference; but on under. in official life. I have always con United States, has practically guaranteed China and satisfaction in official positions. Of course there may be also disappointments, but if one stood condition of that guarantee must be that has looked always upon his duty it will be right, Chias shall faithfully observe the existing rea and if there is success, of course the rejoicing ties with Foreign Foweis and make all her few words about the Settlement. We are axed people observe them. Unfortunately, the first is siill greater. (Hear! Hear!) I may say a to call it the Model Settlement, and when we result of the security that China, has obialoed, jake the difficulties ander which we are working has been a recrudesence of anti-foreign feeling

to consideration deserves this title (laughter) and obstruction at Peking which is being imite Old We have fifteen nationalities with their repre- ated at the treaty ports Peking seems to sentatives and Courts, and besides them all the think that, with the protection given it by the 500,000 natives and their authorities and Courts. vlaced themselves it would be. "Any, promise it is hardly to be bellered, that such compli Anglo-Japanese Alliance and the forty shou mado and not fulfilled will only add to the discated apparatus can work, but it has worked, sand or possibly sixty thousand foreign-drilled appointment of the Chinese, if the Chinese and this is only possible with the most open- troops under H.E. Yuan Shib-kai, it can defy do apt obtain some relief from the new treaty minded cooperation. It is this point which the outside world. Obstraction rife; not it is not unlikely that Canton will show its dis united 1 Remain united; Omnia juncta in uno saly are all new concessions being refused, NMONTROSE K NEWMAN has as IS HEREBY GIVEN that Mr. this is the motto of the, Shanghai Municipal badly as China need the intraduction of from the date hereof to connection whatsoever you will help in the devilopment of Shanghal re saing made to equal concessions at INSURANCE COMPANY LIMITEDC that all Goods are being landed at their ily. If you co-operate in everything of course foreign science and capital, but endeavours with the business of the SHANGHAI LIFE have shown their friendly feelings towards Co-operate also with the Chinese officials who to-night by their presence here (Hear! Heart) spirit that is baffling the Diplo

you ready signed, sealed, and delivered. Theonskont is oth day of November 1905 nsk into the Godowas of the Hongkong and

Hongkong, eye test dredge

Kowloon Wharf and Godown Company Ltd., CLUB Perhaps it is not out of place for me to say

THE SHANGHAI LIFE INSUR At Peking is gradually- porn fow words about my opinion of the future of provinces and manifesting itself in the boycott

ANCE CO., LTD. Hoogkong, 11th November, 1905. Chics After my semarks about responsibility you will find I am not afraid to give my opinion, and in such anti-foreign outbreaks as that Bi

great development in Linchau. In the north the (Laughter.), Chios kks' s

eighty band of front of her, and the Chinese, Goverment has the Viceroy Yuan doin kal keeps the peace, done "great deal fately to promote progress and the spirit of boycotting and sloting has and development We are all hoping for that, lie low and it is for the foreign For

There is no let up in the boycott in Canton, Literature continues to be dis tributed just as ever. Meetings are still held. I heard today that the American merchants of Hongkong and Canton have invited the boycott committen · 10: moet ` them Shameen next weak. to discuss meas. ures for calling off the boycott. It is just here that great care should be exercised," It would be easy to persuade the Chinese that changes will be made in: the Treaty, But it

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is not at all certain that changes will be made, It is more than likely that the Chinese will be disappointed with the treaty. It is not likely

to be nearly so radical-an the Chinese con-

- appointment in a very decided way,

⠀... BELLING LAND TO FJREIGNERS."

A paper was in circulation in the City to-day Advising the Chiness to have no land dealings with foreigners. The paper stated that some foreigners were trying to get land outside the east gate and that the intention of these for eigners was lo confiscate this property. The case of the Catholic cathedral was given. If the foreigners got hold of the land outside the east gate they will collect all the renia la the neigh bourhood. For this reason the people are urged

to sell no land to foreigners. {

\DR KNAPPE."

ON THE RETIRING CONZUL-ERKERAL,

But

you Ba

f and wish the Chinese Governcient to go on,

but I am afraid with reference 1a foreigners we insist that there shall be the same freed more in a circulus vitious. The Chinese think and good behaviour towards, forei we should not be allowed to settle where wo

like or jold in any special industry, such as the South; and if Peking pleads

SYONUNUN VALORAD | mining industry, because we are not subject to which may bé rough,abiti

"As has been reported: abe.com dinner given by the Shanghai Municipal Cound all to Dr. Keappe, the retiring Consul General for Germany and Senior Consul, took place at the |_ Shanghai Club on Thunday land

invitations included the Consular Body, Vice⋅ Consols; Their Excolleticies Luged Bhenga Kantipan & Li Tagen, and the Treaty Commissioner, the Commis, Cusions, the Chairman (the French

the Powers Courts Foreignam are not willing to submit to Chinese Courts at present, before establish changes have taken place in the judicial tratom. The great success of western cations has only buen possible because they, most liberal prisciples and doctrinca. There fore I am of opinion that to this end they should begin to grant to everyone, foreigners as Wall as Chinese, the most liberal principles, and then the rest will follow:/(Applause. It jestated at the malos only for me to ask you to join with me culpable'); and in, drinking prosperity 10, Shanbal and He not, secure pro -perty in Kwad

Di" of missionsTY interior is in accordance with many imperial hive followed the gain the officiall'in all

have recogsited the good missionary hospitals Forssacre atly panighed, and

The proceedings terr

tic Body

the

OPIUM QUOTATIONĖ.

· To-day's guniatinas are so loljewi

· Malwa New

Old Older

*

Pains New

Old

Wensies New

Persian (Paper).'

Per nicot (1,060/1cgo!

to sell by PUBLIC AUCTION,

FOR ACCOUNT of the conCERNED,

THURSDAY,

. 1.110)1,140, the r6th November, 1905, at 11 A.M., at their

-Sales Rooms, No:8, Des Vœux Road,

L@ 1,160/1,80

corner of Ice House Street,

A LARGE QUANTITY OF ENAMELLED WARE GOODS.

Per chest

920

970

・fa 950 ggo

TERMS :-ÅS usual.

To-day's ® Advertisements.

THE HONGKONG FROZEN

FOOD SUPPLY.

REDUCTION IN PRICES.

1107

HUGHES & HOUGH, Auctioneers. Hongkong, rith November, 1905, 11

"BARBER" LINE DE STEAMERS,

NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES,

STEAMSHIP "ATHOLL," FROM NEW YORK. ·

CONSIGNEES of Cargo are hereby informed

at Kowloon, whence andfor from the wharvei delivery may be obtained,

„No Claims will be admitted after the Goods

have left the Godowns, and all Goods, remain-

[Ing undelivered after the 17th' fastant will be subject to rent, the 17

All Claims against the Steamer must be pre- sented to the Undersigned on or before the 20th instant, or they will not be recognised, jug All broken, chafed, and damaged Goods are to be left in the Godowns, where they will be. examined on the`ryth instant at 3 PM, -7/ MERS are requested to note the 1 No Fire Insurance has been effected. **/*

25 Bills of Lading will be countersigned by

BANGALDODWELL & CO. LIMITED.

Hongkong, 11th November, 1905, 1) [1810

NOT

RED

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