1906-05-16 — Page 7

THE INSPECTORATE-GENERAL OF CHINESE CUSTOMS,

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The N. C. D. News, of 18th inst., writes editorially as follows:-The Imperial Edict appointing special High Commissioners for the Customs has come as a surprise in form Ithough for a long time part present it has been an open secret that the Chinese Government had a a step of the kind in contem. plation. When the news was published in' the Bettlement yesterday

It caused a flatter excitement in the minds of those who saw in pre

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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH WEDNESDAY, MAY 16

Clearances at the Harbour Of.. Sungklang, for Cebu.

Quinta, for Canton.

Hoiching, for Kwongchowwan. Haimun, for Swatow. CAAng, for Canton. Lairang, for Singapore.

Passengers arrived.

Per Chip Shing, from Tient; in-Mr. J. C. Whitford, and Bliss' G. Dayton.

larig

Ships Phased The Cann'i.

Andamon, Mrs. K.

Andley, J. S.

HONGKONG.

Innes, Capt. R. Jameson, Mrs. J. W. Jokl, J. P. F. Jongins, G. Katsch, E, A. Kerr, F.

3rd April-Benmehr, Laos, Palawan Prise, Acton-Adams, Mr. and Hunter, R. Heinrich, St. Bede 7th April-Nippon, Mr. Calidonien, Deucalion, Gaekwar, Prinsess | Anderson, Miss Alle 11th April-Andalusia, Nubia, Sam Bia, St. George, 17h April-Achille Ben- Benlomond, Glaucus Hyon Oceanien, Reen, Veronij, Schuylkill, Glenstrae, St. Egbert, Acilia, Heliopolis, Rasbera, Gista, el 18th April-Aicinos, Bara Idominius, Tonkin. 1st May Formal, Peleus, Para, | —/

Bayern, Peshawar, husdals, Aberlour, Haird, Mr. and Mr.

Tonmbria

Satoris,

Prezen

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1906.

Baivịn, Mrs. McMullin Bose, W. G. D. Colahan, Mr.

ZHINA COAST METEOROLOGICAL REGISTAR.

May 15th, (goś, kt. -

16 a.m.170.60*****

£9.80- $0.00 29.99

Á KING EDWARD. Alfred, Mri, A.-R. Kobler, R. Almond, Capt, & Mrs. Leary, Miss

Russell

Bar. Th. Hu. Wind We.

Backhouse, J. H,

Little, A: C. Logan, W.

Lundholm, Capt. B,

McKay, T. D.

Vladivostock. a.m.

femuro Fakodate... Pokio

Macyama, H

Socht

Collie, Mr. and Mrs. Cornwall, Mr. & Mrs.

A. W. Cruickshank, J.

Metcalf, Mr. and Mrs. gaiaki...

Kagoshima....

J. B.

More, Mr. & Mrs. F.G. Vaha

Mosi, E. J.

hima .......

!thizakijima.]

19.95- [20.00- 39.93

49.95

2005

Miss C. D.

McDonagh, W. J.

P. L

Cunningham, Mr. and Moulder, Mr. and Mrs.

Taiboka.m.29.gr

Mra. A,

A. B.

29.91

Delaney, L. T.

Mullon, Miss L

20.00]

Dismukes, Mrs.

Kashua ..... Pescadores...

29 80

Iz9.80

Veihaiwai ...9 a.m.j

29.82

Amold,

Baltiscombe, H. G. Knox, Mr. and Mra, L.,

Kubo, H. J. R.M., Engr.-Lieut. , A. H Bellos, Mr. and Mrs. Lue-Jones, J. W.

maid

Leney Mr. J.

Ball F.

and

the Edict bal Another expression of the Darlow, M. Keogh, Mr. and Mrs. Cheang Pak Saranta. Telemachur, Benavon 5th May Blervliet, A. Van{Vicott, Dr. O.

sumed determination of the Chinese to themselves of foreign control: notably our friends in the Customs sarvice began to of speculate upon the possible amenities direct Chinele supervision and of the depan dence of their employment and promation upon the good will of a Chinese superior. Those who are inclined to resent the assum tion of absolute independence by the officials in mailers in whi

which foreigners or foreign interests are concerned regarded the Edict as one of the many questionable results of our recent guarantee of the integrity and independence of the Empire and the renewed confidence inspired thereby in the official mind: while those who sympathise with the endeavours administration, and an would encourage them

Per Halmun, from Coast Ports - Mr. Thomas, Rev, J. Sadler, Messrs. B. Nicholls, Sto, Mr. and Mrs. Whitman and children, and Ajax, Benvorlich, Oceanian, Verona, Stieria,

Prior 130 Chinese.

(Ger.) Regent Luttpold, Tyo Maru, Rhe Per Fawara Maru, from Japan for Hongfa 8th May--Radmarshire, Indrani, Dan of Maine, Nebe, Swanley, 13th May-Armand kong-Mr. T. Takamichi, Mr. and Mrs. K. Tamotsuns, Mrs, and Miss Robertson, Messrs. Behic, China, Japan, Java, 15th May-Ben- W. Daniol, A. R. Levis, Mr. C. Glover, Mrs. J. ledt, Diomed, Shimosa, Marduy M. Healey, Mrs. K. Usui, and Miss K. Yami guchi For Manila-Messrs. F. Basa, Son Basa, E. B. Zby and S. Hirota. For Towns ville-Mr. S. Tojio. For Sydney-Mrs. H. Thomson, and Mr. Rom.

Arrivals At Home-3rd April-Bechuana, Antenor, Brisgovia, Zician, Indrapura, 7th April-Pathan, Tourane. 11th April-Ping

Consul for Belguim) Airbeck, R.J. Bishop, L. Bianey, Mr. & Mr. S.

Min W.3.

L.

April,a. 17th April-Prinses Alu Clark, M. Ó.

Si, Oopack, Benarty. 14th / Hinich, A.

Sperta. St. Bede atat April-Coulsdon, Ban larig, Oceanien, 25th April-Indramayo, 28th April-Achilles, Sambia, 18th April-Nubla, 1st May-Glinstrat, St. George." 5th May- bera, 12th May-Peleus. 14th May-Formera. 15th May Bentorlich, Telemachus.

Clark, T. Clarke, Mrs. T. W. Clarke, W. G.

D. G.

Dr. W. B. A. Newborn, Mr. & Mrs.

R. H

B. C. ington, A. G Nicholls, E, A Oliffe, O. C. Packer, B. L.

Parboni, X. Parfitt, W.

Passengers departed, Per Salaris, for Shanghai-Messrs, Franciaco Rodrigues Saavedra, J. J; de Souza, Mr. and ling, Mrs. O. F. Campbell, Messrs. Hasen. to be sulers in their own house, were startled flag, Paul Hafemann, Misses S. C. Plummer, nevertheless by the apparent suddenness of. P. McCornell, Mr. H. Rumford, Mrs. Mere the decision and the absence of all reference Felicie, Mr. Speur Alfred, Messrs. in the Edict to the Inspector-General himself Hackmeier and C. A. Britto, For Kobe-Mr. and to the hitherto unimpeachable manage]. J. de Gast, and Mr. and Mrs. Maigrot. For ment of Customs affairs under foreign leaderkohama Messra, Pedro Tanchauco and Ed.

Gutierrez David,

of the Chinese to reform their Mrs. A. J. C. von Kirchoff, Mr. Chun Hock Austria, Baralang, Bayern, '8th May-Rar / Clegg, B.M., Eng. Lt. Paley, Mr. E. O.

ship.

"We are inclined to hope, however, and indeed to believe, that the fears of the pessimists as well as the apprehensions of those who sympathise with the growing spirit of independence thus exhibited are alike groundless. Sir Robert Hart, the great I.-G., has so long been regard. ed as the absolute ruler of the Customs service that the fact that he has ever had to take his directions from the Chinese Government has been almost overlooked by the public general. ly. The foreign Inspectorate General has all along had the Taungli Yamén, and latiorly the as its head: and now a special Com- Waiwup to as mission metal

merely takes the place of that some. what cumbrous body. To the formation of the Commission

nu'one can object; both the High Commissioner Tich Liang and the Vice-Com- missioner Tang Shao-yi are men of no'e and ability, and reference to them by the foreign Inspector for the time being w11 probably be if anything, easier, and nieet with quicker re sponse than reference to the notoriously dila

Waiwupu. tory

The fact that no mention is made in the Edict of either the Inspector-Gen-

eral, Sir Roben Hait, or of the Deputy-Inspec

tor General,

Sir Robert Bredan, would go to shew that no interference with these posts is contemplated and that the internal manage. - ment of the Customs service will proceed, fox.

the present at least, on the old lines.

The veteran 1G is now in his seventy, second year and his intention to resign can Cause no surprise. It is commonly surmised that his successor will be the present Deputy. Inspector General, for an agreement exists between the British and Chinese Governments that, as long as British trade maintains its as cendency, the Inspector-General of Custom shall continue to be a British subject: nor is there any likelihood of such Inspector General Commission, being superceded by a Chinese pure and simple, as has been times hinted, as long as the Customs revenue remains for loans and pledged as it is now, as

as security indemnities due to foreign nations. Nor are the Chinese likely to hayo forgotten that the establishment of the Foreign Inspectorate by Sir Rutherford Alcock in, the year 1854 was an

of

the Chinese, Shanghai at that grace to time having been actually a free port since the date of the capture of the native city by the Triad rebels in September.

act

A radical change,

top to bottom, will have to be made in Chine e administrative me thods before foreigners have any confidence in a service administered purely by Chinese offi. cials, and such a change can only be brought about gradually. Hence, amidst all the jealous rivalry of the Powers, we expect to see a united front shown when it coines to any attempt to interfere fundamentally with the present ad- mirablo adotinistration of the Customs and Postal services upon which foreig ers every

of

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Leon

Per Polynesien, for Saigon-Mr. and Mrs. Balliste, Mr. Meyer, Mr. Thos. W. Clarke, Kew P. P. Simon, Mr. Hianline and Mr. Louis Windsor. For Singapore-Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Breyfogle, Mr. W. A. Dowley. For Marseilles

0.

Mr. Fisher, Mr. Gamin, Messrs. J. Trevoux, Bergendahl, T. H. Hamman, Le Man Kong and Cha Chin Ching, Mr. and Mrs. Titult, Messrs. Brugger, Gauch and On P. Siu, Rey A. Fourguet, Messrs. Ois She Tchin, Oie P. Kee, Linng Chu Sleh, Decostero, Eymer and J. Jacquier, Mr. and Mrs, d'Estabean, Messrs. Lanand and Engeter.

Shipping Report.

Sir........ Auching_from!|_Swatow:-Light Sy winds and fine clear weather, smooth sea.

Str. Hafmun from Coast Ports:-Light vari- able winda and calms, fine weather throughout.

Vessels in Port.

STRAURIS. America Matu, Jan. 24, 3,450, Philip - Going, 15th May, San Francisco 14th April, and Shanghai 12th May, Mails and Gen.-T. K. K.

Anglo

Saxon, Br. 8.8., 2,671, C. Moore, 9th May, Cardiff 16th Mar., Coal-Admiralty. Atlantic, Am. s., 261.). Garcia, 6th May.—

Iloilo, P.1. May, Sugar-Basa. Bourbon, Fr. 8.a., 497, Le Bail, teil May,—

Saigon 6th May, Gen.-Man Fai. Catherine Apcar, Br. 8.8., 1,739, A. Stewart,

14th May,-Calcutta' via Penang Singapore 8th May, Gen-D, S. & Co., Ld.

Fulham, Br. 88, 1.766, H Gow 1 th May, Majith May, Coal.-D. & Co.; I a

and

Hong kong, Fr. ss, 743, G. Suzzoti, 14th May, laiphong and Hoilow 13th May, Wood

Opium.-A. K. M.

and

Java, Aug. 6.9., 2.598, L. Klepac, 13th May,

Kuchinotz 7th May, Coals.-D. & Co, Ld.

A

Loongsang, Br. 5.6, 1.092, . E. Sandbach, 19th May,-Manila 11th May, Gen-1, M. & Co. Leosok, Ger. ss., 1.010, G. Schultzen, 14th

May, Bangkok 8th May, Rice.-B. & 5. Loval, Ger. ss., 1.236, F. Natzins, 12th May,

Bangkok 4th May, Rice -5, W. & Co. Mausang, Dr. $.6., 1,844, R. Houghton, Sil

May-Sandakan 3rd May, Timber and

Peshawar, Br. 3, 2634, E. Spicer, R.H.R.,

15th May, London 4th April, and Sings- pare 9th May, Gen.-P. & O. 5, N. Co. Rrjah, Ger, 8.5, 1450, C. Woff, 13th May,

Bangkok 6th

nationality are ia iargely dependent for the Stay, Rice, Meal and Timber.

Post Office.

A Mail will close for :— Hoihow and Haiphòng-Per Hongkong, 17th May, 9`AM...

Saigon Per Atlantic, 17th May; to A.M. Swntow~Per Falmun, 17th May, EU A.M. Macao-Per Heungshan, 17th May, 1.15 P.M. Shanghai, Nagasaki, Kobe, Yokohama, Honolulu and San Francisco-Per Siberia, 18th May, 11 A.M.

Macao-Per leungshan, 18th May, 1.15 P.M. Manila, Thursday Island, Townsville, Brit- bane, Sydney, Hobart, Launceston, New Zen- land, Melbourne, Adelaide and Perth-Per Vawala Maru, 18th May, 3 P.M.

Manila-Per Leongsane. 18th May, 3 P.M. Manila-Per Zafiro, 19th May, TO A.M. Europe, &c., Inda, via Tuticorin-Per Delhi, 19th May, 11 AJM,

Macao-Per Heungshan, 19th May, 1.15 P.M. Singapore, and Sourabaya-P'er Chunsang, 19th May, 2 P.M.

Kudat and Sandakan--Per Maurang, 19th May, 5 ..

Macao-Per Heungikan, 21st May, 1.15 P.M. Singapore-Per Wingsang, 11st May, 3 P.M. Singapore, Penang and Calcutta- Per Catherine Apcar, 22nd May, 11 AM.

Tientsin-Per Chipshing, sánd May, 3 P.M. Manila-Per Team, and May, 3 P.M. Minore, &r Infia, via Tuticoriu-l'e Prins Heinrich, 23rd May, 11 AM

Shanghai, Nagasaki, Kobe, Yokohama, Victoria and Vancouver, (1.C.)-Per Torlar, 23rd May, I AM. ITA.M.

Shanghai-Per Shansi, 2,1d day, 3 r.M.

atavia, Cheribon, Samarang. Sourabaya.and Macassar-Per Tilliwong, 24th May, 11 A.M. Shanghai-Per Kukiang, 24th May, 3 P.M. Shanghai Per Shooking, 14th May, 3 P. 4.1. Cheloo and Tientsin-Per Kwelchow, 14th May, 3 Pt.

Shanghai, Nagasaki, Kabe, Yokohama, Bono- ule and San Francisco-Per America Maru, 25th May, 13 A.M

Singapore, Penang and Calcutta-Per Fook. ung, 25th May, 2 P.M.

Amay, Manila, Cehu and Iloilo-Per Kat. fong, 25th May, 3-M

Moji, Kobe, Yakoborna. Victoria, B.C. and Tacoma, Wash-Per Tremont, 26th May,

TI A.M.

Manila-Per Rubí, 26th May, 11 A.M. Manita, Simpsonhafen, Fr. Wilhelmshafen, Herbeitshake, Matups, Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne-Ver Willehad, 19th May, 10 AM.

Europe, &c. India, 2a Talicorin-Per Caledonien, 19th May, I A.M.

and Mrs. H. I.

H. E,

E YOD H.M.

Frase, Crook, A. Bl. Cruickshank, A.

Davies, F. O.

Dayton, Mr. M. D.

Dickson, W. B.

Donald,

R. H.

Donald, Mr. and Mrs.

พ.ศ.

J.

Eddy, Mr. J. F. Eddy, Min Carolias Evans, Dr. C. S. Foy, Mrs. Gibbon, W. G. Fitz Goodrich, Mrs. C. F. Goodrich, Miss Gow; J. Grabem Grieva, Mrs. C. C.

Ma, C. E.

Mr. and Mr.

Perkins, Mr. and Mrs. Huschart, J. M.

Quis,

Nikamaru, 6. Nursaw, E. Paine, &. E

Sean DE W, W.

Carl Rountree, R. C. Rountree. Mrs. N. W.

Rutherford, T.

Satamolo, M.

Gutzlaff

Sharp Peak...

\moy

Swatow

Cinton

If

16.30 a.

Jo a.m.

T

Jongkong foam. 19.93

Savory, N. Capt. and Victoria Peak

Mr. H. W.

C.F

Bullion, Miss

Sullivan, Miss A. P.

Wandras, F.

+

Gap Rock ... ม

Macao

29.97

iaiphong .

W.

Herrick, Miss

Manila........

29.92

Bacolod......9 a.m.

T. L

Iwasaki, M.

Wilbern, E. V.

Tito

Jackson, Mrs. and child

Wilder, Consul Gen.,Cebu.........

15

29.89 30.58 87

W.A.

King, Miss

Dr. and family

St. James, 10a.m.

tor, W. R.

Kirby, Mr. Joha

Williams, G.

May 16th, 1906, am,

Reed,

B.

H. L

CRAIGIEBURN,

Roach, Mrs. J. S. and

Adams, M. and Mrs. F. Smith, E. Grant

child

R. J.

Bochrack, E. M.

Bamett, H. J. O.

Smith, Mr. and

Grant

Mrs,

Vladivostock.7 m. Vemura al Hakodate Tokio

1.1.

Kochi

Brown, C. A.

Smith, Percy-

Caldwell, Mr. and Mrs. Soppa, P.

Nagasaki

Scott, Mr. and Mrs. J.

G. and child Shea, J. J.

G. A.

Webb, Mr. and Mrs Kagoshima...

Gaskell, Mr. and Mrs. Jameson, P. S,

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Montague Young, J. A.

Oshima Naba

Ishigakijima.

A.m.29.

RowCroft, Major

Sandes, Mias F. E,

[oslittle, F. H. Douglas, Capt. & Mrs.

owning, Mr. and Mrs. T. C. and infant Einstmann, W. Evan-Jones, Dr. and Skinn, A.

Mr. E. Fairchild, H. J.

Fell, Mr. & Mrs. A. F. Fisher, H. G. Fischer, R. Fletcher, H. Fobry, S.

I

1

Forman, Mr. and Mrs.

B.B Fuller, D. Gibson, J. E. Hall, Capt. T. Harker, B. B. Healey, Dr. and Mrs.

Skinner, B. H. Skott, C.

Stader, S. Stein, A. L. Stephens, H. Stevens, Rev. A. J.

5.

SP. D. Tarrant, E. N. Thomas, Miss K. Thompson, Mr.

Mrs. Thompson, Miss H. M.

Unbehand, C. H. Vailler, A.

Wakefield, Mrs.

and

C. M. Hedgeland, R. F. C. Hell, P. Hewett, Hon. and Mrs. Whitford, Mrs. J. C.

E. A.

Wishart, J.B. Humphreys, W. M. Wood; G. G. Hollingsworth, Mr. & Wright, Mr. & Mrs. T.

Mr

NAME.

OCCIDENTAL

Brumfield, Mr. & Mrs. McGren, J. P.

F. J. Cooke, G.

Koyt, Dr. F..

Hohnel, Dr. M.

Krill, G.

Hyndmann, Dr, M. Losberhy, Robert Major, Master W, Majar, Capt. and Mrs.

N. J...

Pangheter Tmperature Hanidity...... Pinfall.....

Munro, Miss A. Owen, O. E.

Pariz, Mr. and Mrs. E. Schmidt, Dr. M. Schneider, Mr. & Mrs.

T. and child Vorster,

H.

Vossler, Mrs. Rudolf Williams, W. P.

May 15 at May 15 at

€1,

Taihoku... Tajchu...

Koshua ...... Pescadores...

11

| Weihaiwei ...9 am.

Gutzlaff ....... Sharp

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13

Peak.... Amoy....6.30 a 29.8 Swatow.....9 am 19.8 Canton

(29.91

Hongkong .10 a.m.29.93 Victoria Peak Gap Rock ... Macao Haighoar...

Vindila ...... Bacolod.....!

13

" 19.88

8.1.

10 m.

29.93

29.82

81

64

floilo......| Cebu

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79

75

St. James to smj

HIS BRITANNIQ MAJESTY'S SHIPS ON THE CHINA STATION.

river gunboat sloop .....

TONS. ¡GUNS. 1.H.P.

CLASE

CAPTAIN.

LAST REPORTED AT

Alacrity" Asirsen Bramble Britomari...

despatch.vessel...

1,700

3,000

174

cruiser, and class river gunboat

4,362

7,000

Commander E. La T. Leatham ... Captain C. L. Vaughan-Lee

Shanghai

Su

Shanghal

70

902

Liest, Commnader E. G. W. Davidson.

Yangisze

710

9:0

Lieut-Commander W. L. Bamber

Yangtaze.

Cadmus

1,070

1,400

Commander it, du C. Luard......

Yangiare

Cherub

water tank and tug...

390

300

A24

1,070 11,000

1,400

16,500

Commsader H. D. Wilkin, D.6,0. Captain H. W. Savor

Hongkong

Yangiare

308

5,200

4.300

275

4,000

275

4,000

180

3,900

9.8ng

21,000

14,100

30,000

Captain

· 1,200

180

Clio Diadem Fame... Flo

Flors...

Handy Hart

Janus

Kent

Alfred King Kinsha

Moorhen

Oller....

Shanghai, Moji, Yokohama, Victoria, B.C., and Seattle, Wash-Per Kaga Maru, 29th | Rambler May, 1 P.,

Robin... Singapore, Penang and Colombo Per Sandpiper Sanuk! Maru, 29th May, 5 7.3.

Snipe... Manila, Zamboanga, Part Darwin, Thursday" | Taku Island, Cooktown, Gaims, Townsville, Brisbane, Tamar

Teal

smooth carrying on of their affairs throughout Saigon and 78. J. R. Scott, 8th May, Sydney, Hobart, Launceston, New Zealand,

the Empire. That the Chinese will some day Customs and be capable of managing the Postal services as eficiently as now we do not doubt; but that day is a long way off. In the meantime the

foreigner" is a superfluous necessity, and we are no signs in the immediate future of his relegation to a nosition inferior to that he now hold in China, alike to his own benent and that of the people he has so well served.

Shipping.

Arrivals. Kiukiang, Br. ., 1,228, W. O, Jones, 19th

May, Shanghai th May, Gen.-B. & Unde, Nor. i.s., 879, G. Gabrielsen, 15th May,

-Chefon 9th May, Gen.-"hinere

Bình Thuận, F. 33 1,630, Kibul, 5th May,

-Chinklang roth May, Rice and Beans, D. & Co.

Fooksang, Br. 5., 1,987, W. E. Sawer, 15th May-Calcutta 1st May, Coals.-J., M. & Co

Childar, No. 6, oz, H. Nielsen, 15th May-Moji foth May, Coal-Aagaard, Thoresen & Co. Chip Shing, Br. $.4., 1,199. G. S, Weigall, 16th MayTientsin 9th May, Geo.-J., M. &

up, Br. s.., 636, A. I. Robson, t6th May: Ha Foochow 13th, May, Amoy 14th, and

Swatow 15th, Gen.-D., L. & Co,

Quinta, C

Ger, .., 1,100, F. Frahm, 16th May,- Chinkiang 11th May, Gen.-S. & Co. Tin How, Br. ... 2,200, Kerr, 16th May,

Cardiff via Singapore th May, Palent Fuel. Order. Sabine Rickmers, Ger. 1.5., 6go, Nasbit, 17th

May-Canton 15th May, Gen.-Chinese. Arabla, Ger. s.1., 2,868, H. Metzenthin, 16th

May-Portland, Or. 9th April, Gen.-P. & A. $. S. Co.

Daijin Maru, Jap. 4, 899, 1. Satow; 16th May, Tamrai via Amoy and Swatow 15th May, Gen.-O. S. K Kashing, Dr., 1,1431 T. W. Pickard, 16th May,Swatow 15th May, Ballast.-D. &

Oceano, Br. 1.9, 3,507, W. Hayward, R.N.R 16th May,-Bombay 1st May, and Singa. pote iath, Maila and Gen.-P., & O. S. N. Co

Departures. May 16,

Nikko Maru, for Japan. Awa Maru, for Singapore.

penrade, for Hollow. Heimdal, for Haiphong. ĐỊNH Aun, for Canton Kwangtak, for Canton, Kiuklang, for Canton, Lofrang for Calcutta.

Emma Luyken, for Mauritius. Sunghiang, for Iloilo,

Maideurs Mary, for Swatow,

Hong Br. 3,3

May, Rice-Wo Fat Sing, Am..., 5,655, A. Zeeder, 7th May San Franciscu 7th April, and Yokohama 26th, Mails and Gen-P. M. S. S. Co. Standard, Nor. s. 894. H. N. Bull, 13th May Bangkok 6th May, Rice.-Aagaard, Thoresen & Co.

Trilu, Ger..., 1,055, C. U berfeldt, 12th April, -Swalow 11th April, Ballast.-E. A. T. Co.

Thishan, Br. 1.6., 1,121, J. T. Laing, 14th May,

Kohsichang 7th May, Rice,—B. & Co, Tartar, Br. 3.3., 2,768, W. Davison, R.N.8., 4th May, Vancouver 3rd April, and Shanghai 30th, Gen.-C. PR. Co. Trigonia, ir. 5.8, Cos, Powell, 14th May,

Swatow 13th May, Bulk Oil.-A., K. & Co. Yownia Maru, Jup, 5.6., 2,365, W. Townsend,

15th May, Japan foth May, Gen.-N. Y. R.

Extiro, Hr. 5.5., 1,618, RS Rodger, 14th May,- Manila 12th May, Gen.-S., T. & Co.

Vessels

Vangsze Tremont Banca Namsang Timahi

Hakala Maru

firom

بر تو جو اگر

Steamers Expected.

Agents

...Maji B. & S... May 19 Manila ... D. & Co.... May 19 Singapore.P. & O. Co May 31 Singapore.I., M. & Co May 21 Macassar.... C.J. L. May

N. Y. K....May 21 Japan En. of China Japan C. P. R. Co May 22 Penz Heinrich Japan May 23

IM. &

Co.. May Tiwong Kote. C.J.L... May 21 P Pirusic Colombo... M. & Co... May 23 Colombo Maru Singapore N. Y. K. May 27 Aragania Astoria... & A. Co May Mongolia..... San F'cisco P. M. Co... May 30 San Fcisco P. M. Ca... May 30 P. Waldemar... Sydney ... M. & Co...und 5 Nippoa Maru. San Fcisco N. Y. K.... June 7

China

BOOK RETURNS.

HONGKONG AND WHAMPOA DOCKS,

at, Kowloon

U.S.S. Barry.zo U.S.. Bainbridge H.M.S. Wivern

.M.S. Robin ...............

Chun Sangam 1.inton

Alla

Leongwo .................. Kenomme

Amiral de Beaumont. Haiphong

Wohu

Si RR ......

Wei Yuen... Kiang Ping. Two Lighters

27

Dock.

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11

11

SHANGHAI,

Melbourne, Adelaitin and Perth-Per Trinan, 30th May, 3 P.M

Manila, Timor, Port Darwin, Thursday Island, Cooktown, Cairns, Townsville, Brisbane. Sydney, Hohast. Launceston, New Zealand, Melbourne, Adelaide and Perth-Per Rastern, 2nd June, 11 A.M.

Shangbai, Moji, Kohe, Yokohama and Seattle, Wash.-Per Minnesota, 12th June, TO A.M.

Europe, & fadia, vo Tuticorin-Per Balaste, inth June, 11 A.M

It is hereby notified that on. and from the 6th instant, the rate of postage on letters from Hongkong and British Postal Agencies in China to Egypt and the Sundan was reduced to 4 centa for each half ounce or fraction thereof.

A Pillar Box has been placed at Pokfu- lam Police Station. It will be cleared daily at

BOOB,

There will be a delivery of letters at Poklą. lam leaving the G. P. O. daily at 10.3ɔ'am.

The following may now be obtained at the General Post Office counter:-

20

"

+

Thistle Virgo Waterwitch" Whiting Widgeon... Woodcock... Woodlark ...

***

www

13: clare

boat

destroyer

cruiser, and class...

torpedo boat destroyer... torpedo boat destroyer

torpedo bost destroyer....

cruiser, Yst class

cruiser,

Int class

river gunboat

river gunboat...

bost

destroyer...

torpedo surveying-vessel

river gunboat river

For gunboal

river gunboal

torpedo bost destroyer ...

1000

7,000

Savory ..... Lieut.-Commander Hughes ... Captain H. Grant-Dalton

Lieut-Commander H. B. Cox Lieut.-Commander R.Henniker-Heaton

ommander W, H. Darwall

S. V. Y. de Horsay

C. F. Thursby

Lieut.-Commander E.

V.F.R. Dugmore

Lieut.-Commander F. B. Noble Lieut-Commander J. Kiddła

Commander C. E. Monro

3.

Lieut. Commander Robert E. Vaughan. Lieut. Commander H. T. Atlay... Lieut-Commander J. T. 8. Lyns ...

In reserve

5. American Porta

Shanghai

River

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West River West River Yangters

800

6,300

240

140

740

6,500

In reserve 445

204

Hongkong

receiving abip

4,650

Commodore H, P. Williams...

#17

Hongkong

river gunboat

180

800

Lieut.-Commander E Secretan...

***

river gunboat

***

710

,900

Lient Commander R. M. R. West

torpedo boat destroyer...

1,300

Lieut-Commandat Stevenson

***

Shanghal

610

450

Commander R. W. Glennie...

401

Surveying

444

torpedo boat destroyer

300

$,900

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river gunboat

Boa

W

195

Lient. Commander G. E. L. Thomas ... Lieut.-Commander G..B. Spicer-Simson Vangtare

Sheugba

river gunbont

550

**

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river gunboat

144

150

550

Lieut. Commander G. J. Todd *** Lieut. Commander Jnó. F. Knox...

...] Yangtze

Yangtz9

surveying ship ...

*Flying Flag of Vice-Admiral Sir Arthur W. Moore, Commander-in-Chief,

NAME.

TONS.

FRENCH MEN-OF-WAR ON THE CHINA STATION.

H. P. FLAG AND DESCRIPTION.

GUNS.

COMMANDING Officers,

| LAST REPORTED. AT

Acheron

Lieut. Fauré

Adour...

Albuelta

Asguss Caronado

Postal Guides, each '............30 cents. Parcal Post Tariff, each From, and alter the 1st January, 1906, the Décidée mate for Postcards from Australia to Hongkong Descartes and British Posial Agencies in China is one

Dupetit-Thouars penny instead of one penny and half penny.

Esturgeon Mails for Canton, Samshui, Wachow

Francisque... Fmnde every morning. and Macao will be closed on week daya at 7.30

Guichen † ... › On Sundays the mail for

Gueydan Macao will be cinsed at 8 am, and that for

Henri Rivièra Canton at 9 a.tn.

Jacquin Javeline Kersaint Lynx ... Mancha Montcalm*... Mousquet ... Olry Pelko ..

Maite for Namino, Saobuc,

Kongmoon,

Kumchuk, Bamshui, Wuchow and Canton every evening at 5 p.m. On Sundays the mails will be closed at 9 a.m.

No mail will be closed for Canton on Satur day evening.

VISITORS AT THE HOT ELS.

Bailey, Mr. and Mr. Beattie, M. P. Carruthers, Mr. Chatto, Min Chichester, Clothier, A. N. Dulton, Mr.

Maj. A, A.

Engel, Mr. and Mrs. L. Moxo, M.

Gales, Capt.

Ift

***

Redoutable *

PEAK

Leask, Mr. Long, A: O. Longridge, Rev. and

Mr.

Perle... Pistolet Protén... Rapière

Graham, Mr. and Mrs.

W. Douglas

Jacks, Mr.

Johnston, L. A. M.

Jones, Patrick

Joseph, Mr. and Mrs.

E. B.

"

Martin, R. Mitchell, R. Moon, Mr. and Mrs.

Mr. and Mrs.

Major & Mrs.

.D. Roberts, A. G. Sawer, Capt. and Mrs. Seymour, Lt-Col, and

Mrs. Sinclair, A. Skottowe, Mr. & Mr. Watson, Mr. & Mrs. M. Kistowsky, Mr. & Mrs. White, Dr. & Mrs. M. I.

F. Knight, Mr, Lang, Mr.

Babrea

***

Styx ***

Ollis,

Taking

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Vauban

JAC

Vátáran Vigilante

Woodward, Mr. & Mrs. Zebrmann, H. C,

Hazeland, F. A.

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Lieut. Morle Commander Kerihuel Licut, leannel... Lieut. Millet

Lieutenant Le Blanc Commander Amet....

Capt. Lesplpasse de Saune Linut Coquelic

Lieut. GATTORD...

Lieut. de Saint-Seine

Capt. Tracou

Portier... Ligat. Lo Coraller

LoC

Commander Sagot-Duvauroux Commander Simon Armbruster Commander Laporte Capt. Martel

Lieut. Gre

Grellier...

Commander Bertchaud ... Lient. Glorieux

*** 414

Haiphong Haiphong Cape Ht, James Hongkong

Saigon

lang angisse

Saigon θείτου

Yokohama Yokohama

Qaraba

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Yokohama

Haiphong

Saigon

Baie d'Along

Yokohama

Saigon

Nanchangfa

Toogku

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Lieat, Vincent-Bréchigns (Flagshipol Rear Admiral de Marolles, Com'ding the ocal naval defence of Indo-China, Glapt. Passerat de Silaus) Lieut. Halller Liest..Dus...

19,600

Capt.

Commander

Terquem

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Marchand

Lient.

Hubert

107

IH

594

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Flagship of Vice-Admiral Richard, Commander-in-Chief.

1. Fingabin of Rear-Admiral Boisse, Seron-l-in-Command.

At the disposal of Rear Admiral de Marolles, Commanding the naval defence of fudo-China.

Flagship of Rear Admiral de Marolles,

Saigon

Salgon

Yokohama

Balgon

Tokobama

Salgon

Upper Yangiare

Hoogey

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