THE OTHER SUGGESTION
THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 1905.
SAAM för kon) freight, Very little has been done. on this point is that the English-trained Chino chanting daring the interval. From Japan ers are pretty certain to lose respect for their the only nature recorded locally is of a steamer Chinese teacher if they find him, as they are from Moft to this at Stor from Hongy to this likely to do, densely ignorant of some of the port a 5,000 tons carrier has closed for another subjects on which they have become informed telp at last rate: $40 per toner In the classes on Weders subjects. The boy On monthly basis there is practically no in who knows and appreciates the pronis for the quiry at present, though early in the fortnight
(on its axis, and Ste Annail revolution around term for special business, for vi bruge the run, is pretty carinin to dispose the Instructo call freights nothing is doing t tion of the old fossil who thinksthe earth is
It is again reported that Trong Kwang chuan will be appointed Minister to Belgium while Li Shangtu will be appointed Chinese Minister to London after the latter, bai finished his mission round the powers to study things political and administrative.
THE sale of the property known as Nos. 54 6 61 Stone Nallsh Lans, and Nox4 to 1 Wan chal Road, advertised to take place on Friday in the offices of Messrs. Hughes and Hough, auctioneers, was abandoned, the property baving been withdrawn.w
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Ger.
Hilary: Ger
Kiat-thao gah Nov“. Coa Kutang, Br. 3,109, R. C. D.
Nov.-Calcutta via Penang and Kwangtahy Ch... 1,530,
rotundity of the earth, the rotation of the earth German Le:Zetime was done for a month Mesues Erich Georg & Co. write in their THE following tolographic, Information has consisting, mainly of y provisions for 5th Nov; Gen. Mi & Co!
fat
and that the fun goes inund it at once in twenty four hours The only remedy, ls to have the teachers of Chinese trained in Western subjects to`such_an_extent" at least as not to take the respect of the pupils because of their ignorance, On these two" prints the teachers of Chinese calls for reform.
A THIRD CRYING NEED
is that of more up to date, and that menas more effective, means of leaching English especially to beginners, In nearly all the chools where English is touch, it is taught, not as a classic, but as a medium for further Instruction. That being the case, the earliest and completest command of colloquial English that can be secured will be distinctly advan lish from
In Northern waters, with freights more ac, tive somehow than down South, prospects late ly have yet been more cheerful evan. It would appear that the re-opening of Vladivostok has employed a large fleet of stoamera, principally: from Shanghai and Chefeo, and it must have bean due to temporary scarcity of toppage that from: Moji to Shanghal rates have suddenly advanced from $t.30 to $1.70 and $1.85 per
ton.
report of to-day's date that Luson Sugar Co's shares have improved rapidly during the week, ate there 50 per share has been paid, at which tale, there are farther buyers. The cause of he had is a run that an American syndi cate has made, or is about to make, an offer for the property at Malabon.
BARON Komura, Minister for Foreign Affairs, presents for the imperial House of China and took with him to Peking a number of valuable Chinese high officials. The gifts are valued. them is a gold lacquer cabiner, costing Y2.5c0 at about Y4,000, and the most valuable amongst
model of a pigeon, valued at Y3:0. a sliver vase costing about Y18, and on ivery
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"tagenur." Pupile 'can be taught to inka for movements. In one instance Tocal owners Tifr Governor has directed that the godowns
the start. This is beyond question, in. at least two schools The Canton Christian College, and Dr. Beattie's schools in Canton, English, and that plane, is used as the medium of instruction and recitation from the first day the pupil enters the school. Why it is not done more extensively remains question not yet satisfactorily answered. That greater use of colloquial English will be made, and greater importance altached in the grade of teachers employed to give the pupil his introduction to the langauge which is in be the chief vehicle of bis more advanced instinction, ne among the practical certainting of the future.
COMMERCIAL
WEEKLY SHARE RAPÒRT.
reviewing the share business for the weck on the 24th inst. Messis. Benjamin, Kelly & Polts write:-Business during the past week has remained stack and quotations for most stocks, have had a tendency to drift downwards.
Banks-Hongkong and Shanghai Banks have further depreciated in value and are ah tainable at 5895 after small sales, at the rate. The London quotation is £91, 108, od. Na tionals remain in request at 138.
Marine fasurances-Cantons are still in the
for the
market at $330. China Traders have declined, and there are sellers at $89. The net premia
year ended
30th April, 1905, amount to $1,809,84106, and the working account shows balance as credit of $139,173,57, which sum the directors recommend be appropriated in the following manner:-A dividend of 18 per cent, to shareholders. ($4.50 per share) and a dividend of 15 per cent, on bonus-bearing.con- tributions (payable to contributors whether shareholders or not); the balance of 561,173.57 to be transferred in underwriting suspense at- count. Unions h va diropped to $750.
Fire Insurances. Quotations for both stocks In this section ase with ut change.
Shipping-Hongkong, Canton and pero Steamboats are to be had at 116. Indo-Chinas have not maintained their position and have been disposed of at $95, hit close in demand at the rate. Douglas Steamships continue in request at $14, while China and Manilas remain quiet with sellers at $zo. Star Ferries (old) can be placed at $32. but the new shares have weakened to $14 Shell Transports are un changed at 251.
Refineries-China Sugars have still further declined and shares ate, offering at $215. Luzons have been in strong demand and have changed hands during the week at the improved rate of $20, cinting with f her inquiries.
Mining-Chinose Enginerings have receded and have been parted with at Tis: 840. There is no change in other stocks under this head.
Docks, Wharves and Godowns-Hongkong and Whampoa Dacks have further weakeneil and can be obtained at $168. Farnhams have gone down in Shanghai in Tia, ra8. Kowinon Wharfs have been placed at $rog Hongkew Wharfs have dropped to T, 100. but are in- quired for at this rate: Gen, Fenwicks are wanted at $241 for the newissue; the old shares are quoted at $16.
Lands, Holels and Buldings-Hongkong Lands have inquiries at $25. Shanghai Lands „ara unaltered with sales at The 123, Hongkong Hotels remain weak at $150 Humphrey's Estate are on offer after s
Into this state of affalia the unexpected news has now fallen that the garrison at Vladivostok has riated and that pillaging and wholesale burning of the place is or has been going on The seriousness of the calamity may be mea sured when taking into consideration that some fifty steamers are estimated to be at that port, some possibly at some time in danger their safely, all certainly delayed in their have been telegraphed to: would they order their steamer to return to Hongkong with her cargo, since it could not be landed, the several Chinese consignees all having bad their pro mises burot, and godown space being unonin able, at the port. A telegram dated Shangbai 15th sure proof of the seriousness of the affair November advises that the riots at Vladivos tok are nearly suppressed," bul, as to the extent of the damage done liute or nothing seems to be known yet nutside the place, telegrams from Vladivostok being all'under strict censor ship evidently,
Eur local market, if not much, will also somehow be affected by this upset of the puler of things in the northern port. Meanwhile hopes concentrate on the enulog Saigon se son. Repuris are unanimous is describing the coming crop as a good one, notwithstanding damage by floods in, son e districts and by locusts in others. A port crop in caused large salts in that direct in Japan has February/March and April loading at Saigon already for and whilst tonnage for part of the contracts may have been secured, as is rumoured, probably in posed to be on fob, basis, with orders for the the London marke, part of the business is sup: necessary tonnage likely to reach this market hoped that the favourable crop prospects et sooner or later. 11 is most ardently to be should not be upset, local shipping interests are too much depending on good crops at
Saigon. Whilst 1904, from Jasunry in ultimo October, total export from Saigon were roughly million piculs same period this year, and the 10 million picule, they have not exceeded 6 conclusions are obvious.
Saitoneage loading or to load.-For Bafti- more and New York-British Helipiz, now about ready to sail.
tons net reg. British bark Røse, 833 tons net Disengaged British Celite Chief, '1909
Lex,
Departures - British 4-m. bark Kentmers, for Anjer, 8th Noveniber.
The following resume of the week's share transactions is from Messrs. J. A. Sullivan and Co.'s share report published on the 16th November
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of the Hringkong and Kow onn Wharf and Godown Company, Limited, situats at Kow storage of sugar in transit; under the regula tione for the import and export of sugar in Inon, aball ba warehouses set apart for the
transit, under the Sugar Convention Ordin ance, 194,
CHEN Yu, second class assistant secretary of the Board of Works, has suggested to the Peking Government that Nantion a seaport between Ningpo and Wenchow off Cheking, ¡A very suitable place for naval docks and arenals as the place resembles Port Arthur. The Peking authorities are much inclined to Jake trp his suggestion.
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SIR John See, ex-Prime Minister of Sew South Wales, was received in audience by the Em Sir John and his two daughters were received neror of Japan on the 10th inst. Subsequently by the Empress. The distinguished 1ustralian visitor was entertained at dinner at the Mitsui The British Ambasander and Admirals Togo Club by Vice-Admiral Kamimura on the oth and Ito were among those invited.
RUSSIAN ships seem to be bent on avoiding|| Hongkong. According to the Cablenews the name of the Russian troopship which, it is hald in opalled out with sixteen letters in the Greek alphabets and whore arrival at Manila on Fri day had stirred up the shipping circles is Nij Novgorod, Shells not a troopship, but a Russian tramp from Odeses with attan Vladivostok. been received from the Sumaira. Director and yo days; Coming via Port Said, Golombo and had been out in sen for Landbouwaxploitatie In Langkat Led Singapore. She called in this part only for Macagerofthe Maatschappijitot Mijn-Bosch en
Dally.aggregate output of Crude Petro
the purpose of coaling and taking a supply of Gallon fresh water to last until reaching her final de
tination, Vladivostok. Her captain cathe Jeum
83,000
ashore to confer with the French consul, Crude Petroleum in Tanks at date 190,000 who is also acting consut for Russia, Cases. Kerosene made since the date of the pre-
ceding half-monthly telegram. 71,000 Kerosene shipped since the date of the
preceding half-monthly telegram...140,000 Kerosene in Stock at Refinery at date... 20,000
prosecute
SERGEANT Macdonald appeared before Mr. F. A. Hazeland on Thursday, 'to. Mulla Singh for grazing his catife in the -King's Park, Kowloon. The Sergeant stated that since the new law laying down. the rules und regulations for the up-keep and proper maintenance of the Park was published, owners of cattle constantly waited till it was darke, and
new roads in the Park, and to the grans then trespassed into the Park with their cattle to graze. In the present case the defendants' cattle had done considerable damage to the borders. This was the first case to be brought, the defendant Sto, and warned him that if he ander the new regulations His Worship fined appeared before the Court again on a similar charge he would be very severely dealt with.
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Nov Canton 24th Nov,
Laerter, Br. 2,340, J. B. Jackson zand Mascellul, Ger..., 3.435, Grerenity, 18th Nov, Nov.Saigon roth Nov., Meil- Chinese
-Calcutta Tat Nov., Coal-HAIL Mantang, Br. 14 R. Houghton 24th
Ndukan 17th Nov Timber dại M. & Co ** 17th Nov,-Nagant 13th Nov, Ballast. Marcedes, Br. transport, 3,300, J. S. McGregor,
Nor, 1.6, 2.088, H. Linehansen, toth Nov
Yaval Store Office
NGO
-Probolinggo zßik Oct, Sugar.-5., W, & Cm!
Oun,
THE Norwegian bark Columba limped Into Manila bay yesterday, morning, says the local; working in the effort to keep the vessel afloat Timer of 13th lust, with all her pumps The Columba is in command of L. Jorgensen, Newcastle and owing to her having struck a She left Shanghai October 25 in balins for typhoon was compelled to put into Manila for repairs. The first eight days of her pastage November3 while in latitude 23 6 and longitude out from Shanghai were uneventful, but on Phu Yen, Fr. Duriniset, 17th Nov 127 47 she inet with heavy winds which de Royalist, Br. ... 2,080, W. A colt, 24th Nov,
Poula Lau! 8th Nov,, Cal-Order. veloped into a typhoon. During the heavy-Hangay 21st Nov., Con M. & Co. buffeting of the winds she apranga lesk
as much as possible. The pumps are still forcing all pumps to be used. Once or twice Schuvikili, S. 1.413, R. Nicholas, 24th she came near foundering. After the storm Nov.my 12nd Nny, Gen.-S. O. Co abated the strains to the vessel were repaired Shankelng: Be: *.*., 1,307, F. D. Narthenmbe, Jorgensen, owing to his exposure, was taken working. *** just before
25th Nov.-Shanghai 22nd Nvi; Gen reaching Manila Captain
B. &.5. vessel's being passed by the doctor he was ill with ben-beri and immediately on the removed to the Saint Paul's hospital, The Columba is a vessel of 529 tons net and was! built in 1877 at Christiansand. She is owned by Bertrand. Jocabten of Arendal, Norway, who has been informed by telegraph of her plight,
GRADUALLY the impartation of rice into the Philippines should be reduced to the point where none need be imported and thus would. P2,00,000 per month be saved to the people. Another great saving, in the opinion of the THE Shanghai Times of 14th inst, says To Manila Times, could be made by reducing celebrate the victory of Lavender, this meeting's thejamrunt of opium imported. This could be the importation and sale of the soul and body Mr. J. M.D., gave a dinner at the Shanghat Leger winner, Mr. J. M. Dickinson, the owner, brought about by government regulation of so well known by all racing men in China ar destroying drug, which, next to rice, constitutes Club last night which was heartily enjoyed by a
ngetegated 12,434,548 which wount of money colour scheme being worked out in light blue the Philippine islands during the last fiscal year table was arranged in the shaps of a Tithe one of the heaviest drains upon our people. great gumber of those who are most prominent The value of and duty on opiam imported into
as regards racing mailery in Shanghai. Tha was worse than wasted, as much injury and no good resulted from its importation and use, cap, which Lavender to gallantly carried to and old gold in imitation of the jacket and opium impariations could be devoted to agrimacing past, present and future was the chief If the money paid out annually for rice and victory on Tuesday fast, Naturally enough, begin in blossom like the rage and flourish five cultural machinery these islands would roon a green bay tree.
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Tat Singh, Indian watchman at Shaukiwan, theft of 575. He was handed the money in was charged by a brother watchman with the notes by plaintiff and told to come to Hongkong returning to Shaukiwan, and being asked for and change them into subsidiary coin, hat on the change, he denied all knowledge of the matter. He was then arrested and charged.tes chair coolies of chair No 318 with de- MRS. Healey, living in Magazine Gap charged The case was proved and His Worship tasten. ced him to six weeks hard labour.
manding more than their legal fare, and using abusive and insulting language to her on the z3rd inst. Complainant stated that in com pany with a friend she engaged a chair, her friend doing likewise, and they were carried down to Queen's Road Central, where they were in a shop for a few minutes and then returned to Magazine Gap, by way of Mosque Road. On arriving home they paid the coolies 20 cents for each chair. The coolies of fier friend's chair accepted the money and nid nothing, but complainant's front coolie threw. the money on the ground, pulled her by the sleeve and demanded more money, at the
ams time using abusive language, Melbourne fined the front chair coolie $1 or seven days' Hari Joianur, and discharged the any that he did anything in the matter, second coolie, as couplainant was unable to
THE new freight steamer Beste Dollar was inunched from a Port Glasgow Shipyard last month. She is a duplicate of the rel Dellor, and is owned by the Robert Dollar Steamship Company The launching was attended by Mr. Melville Dollar, whose wife, after whom the steamship is named, christened the vessel. Captain Gow will take the new steamer out 10 San Francisco when she will engage in the amber trade to the Orient.
Since our last circular on and inst, the ince the fortnight which has intervened, the prin- week has interfered with business, hut during cipal work done has been in Langkats at rate. which show how fluctuating has been the course of our market. Docks have had slight attention and remain about the same. Wharves have strengthened in position and are firmly held for an advance Indo-Chinas have im- proved in valuation and at the close shares are in strong demand. London has bought fargene signs of violence nor any signs in tpoint to by notwithstanding the high Exchange and optimists think that the prospects of an interim dividend are favourable Exchange on London has risen to 2/10 for T.T. There is no change in the Hanukang rite for 3 days' piper. Console £88
Wharves. Shanghai and Hongkew Wharf shares have changed hands at Tls, 195, Th. 1974. Tis. 200 and TH 1974 for cash. For this Tis. 196. month's settlement sales have been made at For December business is reported
į
In the early hours of this morning the water chi-kok observed a big box floating in the water, pelice patrolling the harbour, when near Lai. and this they secured and fowed ashore. Upon paning the box, to investigate the contents it was found to contain the dead body of an Indian. An examination showed there were
nothing to show the reason for the thereabouts foul play, but at the same time there was of life box and its contents. The matter, is under investigation.
topic of conversation and & more enjoyable sporting dinner has never been held in Shang- hai. Mr. Dickinson had on his right Mr. C. R: flurkill who was his jockey in the St Leger, no his left was Mr. A. McLeod, Chairman of the Stewards of the Race Club, Mr. Sydney, Prati who trained Lavender was in the vice chair and: Messis, Frank Gove and j. Liddle filled the other most prominent places.. Speeches were made in reference to the.Shang- hai Race Club, the "roble owner of "Laven the miners at the meeting just concluded, der Mr. Dickinson, the Shanghai jockeys and also the visitors. Suitable replies were made and a memorable evening passed into history,
Shahjahan, Br. 8., 1,061, 1. Scott, 19th Nov.-
Swatow 17th Nov, Ballast-Old Signal, Gers, gay, A. Bendixen, 24 h Nov.
Bangkok 14th Nov., Rica and Can.-J. & Co.
Taming. Br. 8., 1,350, Outerbridge, 17th Nov,
Manila 14th Nov, Gen-
Tartar, Br. 2,768, W. Davison, R.N.R, 15th Nov., Vancouver 16th Oct, and Shanghai 12th Nov., Gen.-C. P, R. Co. Varwasts, Cier, 1.5, 70s, Ulderic, 2. Nov,
Pakbai and Holhow x3rd Nov., Gen.--); & Co.
Vatshing. Br. s. 437 T. Sellars, 23rd Nov, Nov.-Sydney via Japan and Shanghii 18th Nov, Coal--Order.
Wonga Fell, Br. 1, 3,852, Alfred. Fell, and
Canton zand Nov., Gen.-J., M. & Co.
Celtic Chief, Dr. ship, 1,709, Jones, 9th Nov.,
SAILING VIBEL.
Philadelphia, toth June, Kerosine.-S. Co..
Rose, Br, bq, 822, Wright, roth Nov.,
-West Australia 4th Aug Sandal Wood.—S, & Co.,
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Ships Passed The Canal.
Austria, Marwarri, 28th October-Priam Egbert, Tonkin. 14th October-Claverhill, Outward-soth October-Hyson, Ohio, St.
31st October-Arama, Pathan, Silula, Indra, pura 7th November-Oceana.
Homeward-17th October~Deniomond. THE Japan Daily Mall says of Mr. Mel.eavy
Arrivals at Rome-2016 October Ernait Brown's career in Corea: le not only ad Simons. 24th October-Preussen, Kennebec, ministered the Customs with conspicuous talent, Malacca. 28th October-Rodn, Verona, Bel- but also succeeded in constituting himself cuslarig, Laos, Rhenania. 31st October Spexia, mained Coren's uniquely secure source of State-Ceylon, Achilles, Shimosa. 15th November Mr.todian of the accruing revenue, which thus ta¦ Austria, Pak Ling, Candia, 11th November income through many years of conspicuous-flohenzollers, Antenor, Ulysses. 16th Nov. mismanagment and corruption in all, other di- ember-Baralong Scandio. 18th November rections. So long as the old regimen continuBayern, Oopack, Orestes, Nubia,; 21st Nov In Scoal it was in the very best interests of ember-Alcinous, Glaroy, 24th November the
value. Yet from the time when Japan stepped
country that Mr. McLeavy Brown, should; Benledi. remain an imperium in imperio, and practical experience must have fully taught him his own
the Great Sorthern Steamship company has IN order to make a bid for the largest share of
from Manila by either of its new and palatial the passenger carrying trade a ross the Pacific made a great reduction in its passenger rates liners, the Afinnesota and Dakota, The an nouncement of this cut in passenger rates, which will be of consider ble benefit to the tra WHEN the Spanish mail steamer 17. Lepre yvelling public, has just been made by the Ma Zobre, from Barcelona, arrived alongside the nila agents of the company, Messrs. Smith, Tanjong Pagar Wharf on the 9th ins, the no-
Bell & Co The cut has been made by absorb vel appearence of a lady with well grown whising the arbitrary rate formerly charged between kers and moustache, attracted quite a number Manila and Hongkong. This arbitrary rate amounted to 150, which will now be saved to the traveller. The new rate makes the fare from Manila to all points on the Pacific coast the same as that from either Hongkong or Shanghai. The Great Northern Steamship company is the only line which has so far made this concession to the travelling public; the movements of the other lines are awaited with much interest,
197 For March delivery, contracts have been gaping as she moved along, apparently quite at Tie 1971. Tls. 207,702). Tis 200 and Tls.nf people. Crowds of Chines centier stood entered inte ai 71s., 205. Tls. 2081, T's. 207]. puzzled what to make of it; this freak of nature The market is firms the close.
being somelising that John, could not under." Shipping-Carl Indo-Chinas have been stand. The general impression seemed to be Cotton Mills Ewos os at Scal.
advanced to Tis, 63501 and Ts, 70 December sales are res
taken off the market at Tis. 67). Tis. 68, Tis, that a man had donned feminine attire for the 57 and are wanted. Internationals are obtain.
fun of the thing -Stralis Times. able at Tie: 44 and Laou-Kung-Mows can be parted at Tifosi Tis. 71. Landon quotes. placed at Tis. 60. Soey-Chees have buyers atvers at $98. Tugs ord." have been dealt 10 buyers. Hongkong Wires that there are I. 250.
Miscellaneous Green Island Cements have in at Tix 55,55, and for pref. Tis. 47 has been declined and close at $29. China Borneos given. can be procured at $o. Dairy Farms are
Docks. Farnham Boyds have been quiet quoted at $16 ex the dividend of $4.20 paid with sales at Tis, 14 and Tia tat for cash, today. Electrics are asked for at $15 for the For the clearance on 30th inst. Tls. 143 and old and 3g for the new shares. Steam Water. Tis. 1413 has been done, December engage boats paid a final dividend of to cents to day ments have been made at Tis, 145, Tis. 1441 and we make the closing quotation $13 Steam. 144 and Tis 143. March sales are pub Laundries are $7 ex the dividend of so cents lished at Ti«, 1491, The 150 and Tis, 1 71, paid on the 26th instant. Langkats have
Lands, Shanghais have been purchased at weakened considerably and have been, dis- Tis. 122. There are buyers of Hongkonga al posed of at Tia, 215,
$127. Humphreys have changed hands 'ocally BE S12).
SHANGHAI SHARE MARKET."
Ar the annual sessions of the Justices of the Feare held on Monday at this Magistracy. The new steamer Kaljo Mary, built for the before a full attendance of Justices of the Peace, eighteen applications for renewal of
Osaka Shosen Kaisha by the Kawasaki Dnck- licences were considered. There being no
Yard Co, Ltd., was successfully launched from police or other objections seventeen were
the latter's new Yard near the Minatogawa Cus- granted unanimously, but ane from the King
toms compound, at 4.30 o'clock this afternoon, Edward Hotel, applied for by Mr H. W.
resorts the Kobe Herald of 8th inst. The new Looker, of "essrs. Dencan, Looker and Dea-daughter of the President of the U.S. K., and réssel was cristened by Miss Nui Sakasaki, con, to cover both the present premises and look to the water, amidst the cheers of those. the new ones to be opened next month, was present and the whistling of the vessels near held over for consideration.
by without a hitch. The guests then repairedio temporary enclosure built for the occasion near the No. 1. dry dock, where refreshmenis. were served. Mr. Kawasaki, Vice-President of, the dockyaid, welcomed the guesis and express. ed his hearty wishes for good luck to the new ressel and prosperity to her owners. He then proposed three bansai for the Kaija Moru and the Qaka Shosen Kaisha, which were enthu slastically given. Governor liattori called for cheers for the Dockyard company and these also were heartily accorded. A number of foreigners from Kobe and Japanese officials and business men were present at the ceremony.
Advices from Shanghai, đated the 18th, inst.. been made at Tis. GB, there are further sellers. the partnership dispute case between-l.ee Kum
sinte:-Business reported :-North-Chinas at Tis 911 Shanghai and Hongkew Whorf a Tit. 1971, Indo-Chinas at The 73 for Decem. ber Fareham Boyds at T 141 for Decem ber. Wei-hai-wei Golds at $13. Langkats at Tls, 2471/200 for March. Lane Crawford and Co. at Siji.
Business Done Direct-Farnham Royds at Tls. 147 for March. Langkats at Tis. 25 for Now, and Tla. 2371 for December, at Tir. 350
for March.
FREIGHT MARKET. Under date the 18th inst, Mesars. Lamke and Rogge wrile:The freight market con- tinues to drag considerably, and the present state of affairs is only too likely to continue till the end of the year,
Fugars, sale of a few Perak Sugars have
Cottons-Lapu-Kung Mows have been steadily absorbed by purchasers at Tis. 60 cash and Tis 61 for December. Ewan have not been dealt, in,
Mining-Chinese Rogineering & Mining shares have been sold at Tis, & ex div.. Wei $1,512 and $13. hai-wei Golds have' had attention at $10, $11,
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In Summary Jurisdiction on Thursday, Vis Hon- anz Mr. A. G. Wise, Puisne Judge, dismissed Chre, plaintiff, and Cheung Fat Ning, Yeung Sui San, and Pun Yat San, which was part heard last week. Neither the plaintiff nor his solicitar, Mr. C. E. H. Beavis, of Messrs. Wi'kinson and Grist appearing. Mr. Otte Kong Sing; who appeared for the first and third defendants, and Mr. F.X. d'Almada e Castro for the second defendant, asked that the tiff. Judgment. entered accordingly. case be dismissed with costs against the plain.
Langksts have gradually dropped from Ti, Tobaccos Nothing is reported in Sumatras,
242) to Tia. 227 for cash, but show signs of
A CORRESPONDENT writes to say that while strengthening again to-day. Sales have been booked for the account at Tir. 240. Th, 247, Tux New York American Association of Bank-ether day he was amazed to witness the manner passing along the Wong Nei Chong road the The. 245, Ti 235. Tia, 230 and Tls, 227), Aers last month put itself squarely on record as
In which the market-gardeners of that village large business was done for December from favouring Govemment subsidies for the up. irrigate their lands. It seems that those Tis, 2471 to Tis, 21 and on the recover, sales building of the American Merchant Marine. market-gardeners cultivate water-cress, vege at Tis. 1321 and Tis, 235 were reposted.. For Resolutions reviewing the growth of American tables and fruit which is disposed of to March Tis. 255, 256 to Tls. 245, 240 are noted. commerce and the decline in American ship European households in Hoogkong, many peo- The 4th interim dividend of Tis. 7) is adver
the weight of its influence towards the enact ment of a ship subsidy law, were presented by obtain unless cultivated in the vicinity of for such green trifles which they might not the Legislative Council and adopted by a rising Hongkong: Adjoining these gardens is a vote, in which it was estimated that three stagnant pool of considerable length, which, quarters of the delegates took the affirmative he says, is nothing more or less then a breed- side.
ed
in and undertook to set Corea's financial house: in order, Mr. McLeavy rawn's clear judg ment seems to have convinced him that divided authority must no longer be asserted, and in- stend
it
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| of opposing Japan's projects, * a man of Vladivostock-7 a.m. less acumen would surely have done, he appre-Nemuro... a.m.29.96 ciated their value and nisisted to promote them, Hakodate ... although they involved his own retirement, for Takin t would have been plainly Inconceivable that Kochi with such a record he should consent to step: Nagasaki. down and occupy an inferior position: It has Kagoshima... been suggested that his resignation was in some Oshima... degree a matter of bargaining. The best at Naha thor.ties emphatically repudiate any such ides. They allege, on the contrary, that he showed Taihaku.......
Ishigakijima.. himself absolutely disinterested and proved, in Taichu..... the nost practical manner, that he was prepar- Tainan ed to make a large sacrifice in the cause of the Koshan...... country, he had so ably and faithfully served.
Pescadores... It may be hoped that the British Government Weihaiwei 9 am 30.30 truly be said that he has deserved equally welt Sharp Peak.... will recognise his eminent services, for it may
GutalRA ...... of China, Corea, and Ingland."
Shipping.
Vessels in Port.
Отклижня.
Alexander, Am. 1.s., 1785, Gove, 13th Nov.
Cavite 9th Nov. Coal-Order,
Ataka, Br. ., 2,393, J. Leary, 9th, Nov
New York 6th Sept; Case Oil.-S. O. Co. Chowin, Ger. . 1,055, F. Spieken, 34th Nov, Bangkok and Anghin 15th Nov, Rice B. & S.
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139.13 Amoy 5.30 a │29.95] 68 Swathw
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Vladivostock, 7", a.m. Hakodate... Nemarah: aim,
Clavering. Dr. -2,154, D. Barton, 6th Sept
-Savina Cruz 31% Aug., Ballast-C. C. S. Tokia...
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Kochi.**** Coptic, Br. 8.2., 2,744, Wm Finch, P.H.R., 21st Nagasaki..
Nov.---San Francisco 21st Oct... Honolulu Kagoshima..| 261h, Yokohama 9th Nov., Koba rith, Oshima Nagasaki rath, and Manila 19th, Mali Naba and Gen.-O. & O. S. 5. Co.
Ishigakijima.. Taiboku...... Dalgi Maru, Jap..., 3,400, S. Tagami, 22nd Taichu.......... Nov.-Tamsui via Amoy and Swatow 19th Tainan.. Nov, Gen-Q. S. K. A
Koshun Dragoman, Br. 1.1, 3.496, R. Owen, 21st Nov.,
Pescadores... -Calcutta 3rd Nov,, Coal-Order.
Welhalwel...9 a. 302343 Gutzlaff
Somehow, despite the scarcity of grain, Sai- Į tised to-day payable 15th December, The Plag, and pledging the Association to throw ple, as everybody is aware, having a penchant } Flits - Nossack, Ger. 1.5+ 1,161, W. Lorsica Sharp Peak...
For has again inken some steamers off the market boomed in consequence to Tls, 250 for Incal market, all for prompt loadings for the December, but at the close is weaker. Philippines, sport, at the reduced rate of 17 cents per pical, and for Java, slightly better than
lately paid, at from 23 to 26 conts per' picul.
But the
inquiry has been very limited anyhow
and for small cargoes only, and at time of writ
LOCAL AND GENERAL.
ing there would seem to be no further demand. INDO-China shares are quotes Tis, 68% buyers From Salgon to this port the quotation is at Shankhai, according to Messrs, Coorg's
8 cents.
unchanged at plice of cargo seem to part of this forenoon.
At Bangkok,
been withdrawn, Pave mygtuk
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25th Nov.-Cheloo roth Nov., Gen. Long On. Emma Luyken, Ger. ... 1.109, H, Martens, 23rd Nov,-Java 14th Nov., Sugar.-J. C. JL.
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Amoy 5.30 a 29,91 Canton........ Swalow *9 #m-30.01)
Hongkong... tos.m. 30.17 68 82 Victoria Peak Gap Rock
Empress of Japan, B., 3,039, Henry
MACAO Pybus, R.N.R, 22nd Nov,, Vancouver 30th Oct, and Bhanghai 19th Nov., Mails and Haiphong
Manila. Gen.-C. P. R. Co..
Bacolod 9
Cer. .., 2,300, L. Reimer, 25th Nov. 1le to
ground for foeld matter and discaso spreading microbes, it is doubiful even Nhe 7th ins, just before midaighi, fite the off-scourings and excreta of the adjacent whether this pool is not replenished from brake out in the quarters of the Russian pri village. The water of the pool is used to soner at Shizuoka, Assistance arrived tardity, frigate the garden plants so that those who and the flames rapidly spread. The united consume the produce may be unconsciously Eva, avail, as the whold building was Alight. The respondent vigorously denounces the apathy of o'clock on Wednesday morning. The building to the main thoroughfares of the city and loaves now destroyed was at one time the residence severely alone the causes of disease. He des The inhabitants of Shizuoka, regret the lass, of tion should be made, so that the myth rigorous. of Prince Tokugawa, the last of the Shoguns mands that an inspection of the ground in ques. this ningalficant manositi elaborate measures be adopted, to slam out Rarden. A fire brake out there Last August, menice to the public health of the cly There but was discovered in time and the damage observations might be commanded to th make a stay in the Philippines for some time; ^ sustained was confined to aba villind roame tention of tha:fianitary Board/112/REG
Vastage lately, as quotations for non-liners have exportation of arms and ammunition efforts of fire-brigade and police were of llulo' f1ying in 'a stock of violent disease. Our cor- Moji 19th Nov, Coals-J. & Co. Ceba MARIOS, it was expected cousiwiso from.the Colony is further prohibit 1 fire was vezetually extinguished by about,iweide Bankery Veerd which craKNOT TE SZUSdies FasTAS 24.4 L The te
fast
be forced up for the closing dates, ad for a period of six months from the 38th few inquiries, however, as have been on this market for loading for Canten have all been
those
met at about last figures, between as and 26 Da. Adolf Razlag, the eminent physician who Hemit per pical, & Newching to Yokohama in so well known in these parts for his re- ocal boat has been fired at: 18-seng seirches foto leprosy Inn Pete from Canton Coinklang to Canton two Jebien boats for Laguna, Philippines Fa. Dr. Rastage will Bare boun code at lump sum rates
18th Nov, Gen & O; S. N. Co, NovLondon rath Det,, and Bingapore
Hedwig Menzell, Ger. Ki 8,950, G. Schönberg, 6th Noy,Sourabaya 23rd Oct.," and Sip- Helmdel, Nor, m, 1,337, Johnson, 20th Nov,
gapore 28th, Sugar -E, AT. Co,
Manila 16th Nov, Baligat,D. & Co
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