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THE "SAINAM'

PIRACY.

COMPLETE

COMPLETE NARRATIVE.

ARRIVAL OF CAPTAIN JOSLIN IN HONGKONG.

DRS, BELL'S AND KOCK'S' SUCCESSFUL OPERATION.

THE PIRATES' INHUMANITY.

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, SUNDAY, JULY 15, 1906.

Since the Namon tradegy on the high seas on Kinshan, and here Captain Joslin had been the 10th December, 1800, pirates have continu-accommodated in an easy chair on the journey ed to become the scourge of peaceful traders | down from Caston, Captain J. J. Lasius, of and travellers on the southern coast of Chinn. („the Kinshan, standing by his wounded collea The recurrence of organised piratical raids has gue, received the chief of the Steamboat Co. invested with a feeling of uncertainty and risk and the surgeon attending. Captain Joslis, the operations of tradal river-boats whose con who is a comparatively young man, is possess. struction and equipment involve na inconsidered of splendid physique and a constitution far able sums of money to the enterprise of their above that of an ordinarily strong man. He builders and owners. That sink is peculiarly was reclining in the chair, dressed in loose

considered that it is

night garments and his chest exposed. A light specifically declined by underwriters in conwhite bandage girthed his frame immediately. nection with cargo and passenger vessels trad below the lungs, and under the right breast ing on the Canton and West River deltas.

That the risk alluded to is not an imaginary revolver bullet penetrated

bove is located the wound through which the but a very real anc is established by the full and yet necessarily incomplete record of piracies which have occurred in the waters of those deltas. Within as many as six months | no less than a like number of reported raids on

hazardous when it

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vessels trading between the riverine ports has been carried out each as bold in its conception and ne completely successful in its execution. No locality is impossible. No distance too close

to the so-called guards adnat. No fiag is respected. No discrimination is inade between; cative and Foreign victims A British motorj passenger bont was losted within hailing dia. tance of Himshui. Three native janks were

But for his reclin-

hand-to-hand encounter, would have to be fought to the death. With wonderful presence of mind the three ran to the wheel-bouse for the ship's arms; they were closely pursued by the murderous gang. Before the officers had time to get the riflew out of the stand; they were forced to seek an exit by the opposite door of the wheel-house. No soonet. had they emerged from this quit than a second gang, quite as numerous as the first, and armed with rifles and swords, charged from the opposite direction. Weanwhile the pirates were reinforced by their confederates, Seeing the overwhelming odds against them, the Europeans turned to the saloon, where they hoped to find shelter. Engineer Seggie was closed the door behind him. the last to get into the saloon, and promptly

"I AM WOUNDED | "· --

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the pirates did not imagine was worth their at the Government Civil Hospital shortly be while to carry away, and so left the box where fore three o'clock this afternoon to interview it stood. The Captain subsequently recovered, the captain of the Sninam. On arrival at the it and had his little treasoro "cheat" with him institution he was told to go to the first floor on board the Kishan yesterday, turning it to and, in Ward No. 5, he would find the Captain. On his way to Ward 5 he met a Sister and, on Cipt., Lossius's safe keeping as he was re- moved to hospital last night...'...../..

informing her of his mission, he was told to, wait, while she hustled off to the other end of the verandah and engaged in conversation with a gentleman, who sat erect in a long, chair, and who, our representativa was later informed, was the captain of the Satnam.

-THE-CHINESE-PASSENGERS-

fured badly at the hands of the loolars. All their trunks and packages were forced open "Indiscriminately, and those of the passengers "who remonstrated were viciously assaulted, many being so seriously injured ha to require being sent to hospital at Canton"for"treatment. The exact extent of the native passengers losses will never be ascertained.

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A PITIABLE SIGHT.

She returned in somewhat of a hurry and said that she was afraid the captain could not. then be interviewed. "The captain is not at present in a fit condition to talk," she con tinued. "o has just had an operation per The Sainam presented a pitiable sight of formed and the bullet extracted, besides he is wreckage and dibris-in the shape of smashed in pain." "Then under the circumstances the doors, splints of woods, a profusion of broken interview is off." "You might call to-morrow gain windown, and bullet-riddled panels when I think he will be in a condition to after the whole hour she was held in the ruth-speak." less mercy of the plunderers.

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All this time Capt. Joslin was unconsciona that he had been wounded by the first rifle shot from the pirates. An as blood now began wet on his skin, he turned round to Dr. Mac» to flow from the wound, and he felt his coat

THE PIRATES' ESCAPE. donald, saying "I am wounded!"

"The plan of operations must have undoubted, doctor's first thought was to render immediately been lid by a professional hand, trained by aid to his injured companion, and proceeded to practical experience and aided by a number of open the Captain's cost to ascertain the extent

confederates no less skilful in the pursuit of of his injuries.

the nefarious traffic which has terrorised tra veliers and traders in this particular district. For no sooner was the extensive Jooting com.

ing posture, it was impossible to detect from his cheerful and robust appearance that Captain Joslin was suffering from the brutal attack, and

DR. MACDONALD SHOT. the serious injury so cruelly inflicted on him. While he was so engaged a stinkpot was He conversed with Captain Clarke and replied thrown into the saloon. dispersing the 'mer to Dr. Haraton's inquiries in a perfectly cohe there. Capt. Joslin and the doctor rushed rent manner. After the surgeon had ascertained out on the starboard (or port side of the his patient's condition the ambulance was shin-zie has

not been clearly established), ordered on board, and, at 10.30 p.m., Captain and as

1000 as they were outside the Joslin was removed to the Government Civilsaloon, Dr. Macdonald exclaimed to the Chi- Hospital, where he is under treatment.”

nese,in the vernacular tongue in which he was quile proficient, "Um ko! Um hoff" ("Don't, don't"). Before he could utter another word the thirst for blood so goaded the vile fiends on that one man deliberately drew out his re- volver and, pointing at Dr. Macdonald, blew

Dr. C. R. Hager was a passenger on the ¦ 5.1. K'inskar last night, and 'stated that he was simultaneously held up riding at anchor in on deck with Captain Joslin, during the trip, Sam kong when the Rev. Dr. C. R. Hager and was astonished at his power of endurance (an American subject) was half-stripped which was such as he had never met with in and robbed of all his belongings. A native alihis long medical experience. With a bullet junk was ransacked of its valuable cargo within his breast Captain Joslin was not only able in the territorial waters of the Portuguese off to take charge of his own skip, but many Hours inter he climbed unaided to the deck of the Taipa near Macao. The Standard Oil Com pany's launch Comet (American) was boarded! and robbed of all is arms and ammunition int broad daylight within sight of the Chinese fort at

Kinshuri,

CAPTAIN JOSLIN OPERATED ON.

his brains out.

THE PIRATES' FIENDISHNESS.

Resistance against such frightful numerica! odds, armed as they were cap-a-pie, was com pletely hopeless, and Capt Joslin, practically incapacitated from further fight by his serious wound, bethought himself of Dr. Macdonald's

pleted than the gang-variously estimated at batween 70 and 150 men-systematically trans ferred all their booty into five large junks that were awaiting the spoilin the vicinity. The crews of these funks are said to have been all unked,

After a short conversation, in which the journalist was informed that Captain Joslin had great difficulty in tying dawn, but could sit erect, our reporter took his departure, pro- mising to return on the morrow,

"CANTON DAILY NEWS REPORT." Our promising new contemporary at Canton, the Caston Daily News, issued the following Express yesterday forenoon (14th July) :- Samshui, the s.s. Fainam was plondered by Yesterday, at 7 p.m., white so miles below

river pirates.

Auctions.

PUBLIC AUCTION.

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HE Undersigned have received instructions

to sell by PUBLIC AUCTION, FOR ACCOUNT OF THE CONCERNED,

TUESDAY, the 17th July, 1906, at 11 AM, at their Sales Rooms, No. 8, Des Voeux Road, corner of Ica House Street, Boxes of MANILA CIGARS,

480

32 Pairs BOOTS and SHOES,

AND

3 TYPEWRITERS (Ono by Aldor's). TERMS: As usual,

HUGHES & HOUGH, Auctioneers.

Hongkong, 13th July, 1905.

TH

PUBLIC AUCTION.

“HE Undersigned have received instructions

to sell by PUBLIC AUCTION;

·FOR 'ACCOUNT OF THE CONCERNED,

on

THURSDAY,

the 19th July, 1996, at 11 AM, at their Sales Rooms, No. 8, Des Vœux Road, corner of Ice House Street, A NUMBER OF BOOKS "Index to the Streets, Houses and Leased Lots

of the Colony of Hongkong and its Dependencies.

(In English and Chinese, compiled by the late Mr. BRUCE SHEPHERD),

· TERMS ;~As usual,

HUGHES & HOUGH,

Auctioneers. Hongkong, 19th July, 1908.

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BY ORDER OF THE MORTGAGEES,

PUBLIC AUCTION.

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bat who took the previous precaution of having Macdonald, who was a passenger, was shot ESSRS, HUGHES AND HOUGH have

their bodies painted in different coloured dyes no as all the more effectually to complete their disguise. The booty carried away, however may yet prove their very undoing, by means whereof it is trusted a clue might be established leading to the capture of a few, at any rate, of the murderous gang who, so far, escaped scath. lew with not so many as a single member injured in the affray.

THE PIRATES DEPARTURE. In less than no time the piratical feet was out of sight. When all, danger was thought to

wam and promptly cleared her. The native

received instructions to sell by PUBLIC AUCTION,

The desperdoes came on board as passengers and at Kautong surrounded the saloon while the passengers were at dinner. · Missionary Dr.

dead on the spot, the Captain severely wound- cd. The Chief Engineer took refuge in the engine room where he hid behind the boilers, the 19th July, 1906, at clock in the afternoon, from where he was later rescued, badly injured by the intense heat.

Those of the native passengers who affared resistance were killed by blows on the head. and fout, Indian watchmen (ship's guard) were also badly injured

The whole ship was plundered, dobrs broken open, ranks and furniture smashed. The ship presents a horrible spectacle. After completing

chor, and left the ship by Chinese junks that

colours.

shui, leit at once for the scene of the robbery. H.M. gunboat forbes, stationed at Sam Commissioner of Customs at Samshui, von Lindhnim, at once wired details of the atrocity

Inquiries at the Government Civil Hospital cabin to escape slaughter at the hands of the be over the pilot armed charge of the Sai. their dastardly work the pirates dropped an- Whampoa. The Chun-kang wartwice victimised, this forenoon, elicited the information that organised band, As he reached the cabin he on the West River, and the latent of all these. Captain Joslin passed a very good night. At the dropped on the floor through exhaustion and fireman at the same time, went up to Seggie in were awaiting them. The crews of these junk numerous and unavenged, nutrages was first, time of our inquiry (14,15 a.m.), 'Dr. J: Bell, the loss of blood profusely streaming from his bis retreat as the messenger of the joyful tiding were entirely naked and painted in fantastic reported in, the Colony by the FromRong perintendent, and Dr. W. V. Koch, the assist wound. Even here and in the helpless condi- Telegraph yesterday. Thanks to the specialant super.ntendent, were busily engaged in portion that he was in, the pirates, bent on doing arrangement with our newly-started and enter-forming an operation to extract the bullet from him to death, followed him. The murderer prising Canton contemporary-the Daily News the patient By hom the operation wai com-

this journal was able to disseminate the newspleted, and thanks to the combined surgical started kicking Capi foslin as he lay on the flour, and mercilessly knocked him about facts being officially reported in Canton. This was affended with entire sulpital doctor, it is resance of mladiství kast Live fatent occurrence is attended by circumstances was extracted, and, we are glad to be able to

this critical juncture, and Capt. Lastin feigned which render the outrage far more serious than state Captain Joslin is doing as well as can be death. He wore a gold ring on his finger, any of its predecessors.

i expected, under the circumstances."

which, before the pirates departed, they crually wrenched off, tearing his, skin and a portion of his flesh as they did so.” „They then left him parting kick on his prostrate body as they turn

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The Sainam-the vessel involved--belongs;

to the triple combination represented by the

Hongkong, Canton & Macao Steamboat Co., Ld,

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DETAILS OF THE OUTRAGE,

that Allamakee go," meaning that the pirates had departed. He also told his chief that "Captain belong dead," so completely sucess ful was joslin's ruse. Seggie got out of his hiding place almost iminediately, and made straight for the captain in Dr. Macdonald's cabin Ant Joshin recognised his fellow" officer as soon as he stepped u faltering tones, inquired: "Is that you, Seggie." On being assured that he was no other, the joy was mutual, that both survived

10 H. E. the Viceroy and the Commissione) of

Customs at Canton, apr sent to-day by first train a deputy to communicate with the author ities,

Arane upon receiving the news of the out- rage Mr. von Lindholm seal ward to the Chinese Admiral in Sam-hui, who considered his full duty done by sending a Mandarin of

and injudicious, in the condition of Captain

It would have been obviously inconsiderate for dead on the floor, giving a contemptuous the dreadial ordeal of the evenin,. The chier lower degree to investigate the matter.

THE GUARDS HORS DE-COMBAT.

the China Navigation Co, Li, and the Indo-Joslin on arrival, to submit to his questioned away, China S. N. Co., Ld. She flies the British elating to the saunge assault on his vessel, in fing; she is commanded and officereda,

fife of a Press interview. In the circum Britishers; and she carries special gua

uponna was absolutely unnecessary since o four Indian watchmen who are ex-sold randomplete patrative of the occurrence was re- His. Majesty's ‘army, and who, on signing, lakd by him nghe Captain and Officers of the ship's articles, were registered at the British & Ringkas on journey in Hongkong. From "Consulate-General of Canton the other day

them our representative wagery kindly placed Our telegraphic news yesterday Wa

In possession ofthe following facts; necessity, incompléte in all its details,

dam trades between Canton and

Before the struggle proceeded between the pirates and the Europeans, the ruffians made sure of overpowering all the four Indian guards,

attack. By sheer force of numbers the Indians who, as already stated, were the first objects of

were ultimately placed kort de combat, sat be- fore, however, showing a plucky 'fight in the stubborn resistance they made againut such

Engineer's injuries, though severe, were due to

burns from the primitive Chinese infernal machine, and the scalds from contact with the hot boilers.

JOSLIN IN COMMAND Capt. Joslin, with assistance, was taken up

chair at his post till Samshui was reached. on the top deck, and there he remained in a

GUARD OF BLUEJACKETS ABOARD,

The Sainam is expected to arrive here at noon to-day, carrying the remains of Dr. Mac- donald.

Dr. Wacdonald leaves a widow who resides at Wychow, where the deceased was for years One of the most respected and popular residents

The funeral of the late Rev. Macdonald, M.D.. will take place this afternoon about 2.

A launch will leave the French Steps ot about that time.

FREIGH7.

of paying employment boats of all sizes con In their fortnightly report of 14th ibst, Messrs. Lamke & Rogge wie-Freights coastwise remain extiquely dull, and for want

The fortnight under review has been even

At Samshui an official report of the occur full particulats of this sad and unfortunate Whenow Riday (13th inst.) with cargo | big adds. Had those men been armed with Tence was made. The Moorhen (British river affair were awaited with considerable anxiety and passenger å board she left Kaukong, on cutlasses, instead of a six-chamber revolver, bluejackels on board the Sninom Capt. Joslin gunboat) which was in port sent a guard of in Hongkong.

the Went Rivar, at 6.45 p.m. to proceed to which is a defensive weapon of restricted uti- After we had gone to press yesterday Samshui. All went well for half-an-hour or so lity at short range, the issue of the fight might was then attended to by the doctor of the linue to be laid up, second telegram reached us from Canton which from the commencement of the journey. At have given results far more satisfactory than about a marter past seven in the evening, the complete victory and mastery of the situa. Canton, 4th July, 2.30 p.m. "Captain Joślic comes Hongkong this after fonald,M.D., of the Wesleyan Missionary instance.

Captain Juslin, the Rev. Dr. R. J. J. Mac- tion gained by the depredators in the present

Society, and Mr. J. Seggie, chief engineer, were standing outside the saloon door!" after dinner, gathered in pleasant conversation,

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noon,"

ARRIVAL OF.THE * KINSHAN." On this information a representative of the Telegraph was detailed to await the arrival off the S.S. Kinshan last night. He arrived at the whail at 10 p.m. It was evident that all that fore-thought could devise to remediate medical aid (if necessary) to Captain Joslin, who was reported to be seriously wounded. had been carefully thought out. A covered-in, wheeled ambulance was in readiness with four

CHINESE FIREMAN'S GALLANTRY.

If the connecting links in the chain of this narrative present and reading, one feature of the tragedy is not unworthy of special note and comment in particular reference to the damaging assertions so often ap pearing in public print against the value of Asiatic crews on board British ships. It is our pleasing duty to record that

ef Tingineer Saggio owes his life no less to his own pluck and valour than to the assistance of the Chinese Greman who helped him to a place of refuge behind the boilers. To reach him at this point of vantage, the pirates could only approach singly, and cowards that they were, none dared

Moorhen. First aid having been rendered more than ordinarily quiet; the list of the him, the Safnam proceeded with all speed to period's charters attached to this circular will Canton reaching that port at 1.30 p.in, yester.sime past. day (14th inst.).

AT CANTO".

The Chinese officials and the British and foreign Consular authorities bad bad communi. cated to them by wire from Samshui the main outlines of the tragedy, and so on the arrival of the Suinams at Canton the principal officials promptly boarded the vessel, on a visit of investigation. Taulai Wen Tsung-yan preliminary

appeared on behalf of the Viceroy.

The injured Chinese passengers were all re- moved to the Canton Hospital and Captain Joslin's wound was dressed by Dr. Davenport.

therefore be found 10 be smaller than for some

La connection with Saigon loading, excepting some slight inquiry for Java, more marked fo more distant dates, there has been practically no demand at all. Rates to Hongkong. pr. the Philippines, etc. are all entirely numinal done al 21 cents, subsequently a steamer, with

To Java, 1 port N. C. prompt, a boat was. a view of som 17 cents. For forward, Augus- freight, look a like charter at 171 cents. For September loading, several further cargoes are cents, but details of charters are withheld believed have been fixed at or about 30

As concerns Bangkok, there is no room for outsiders at present, although, an for rates Bangkok to Hongkong, these are unchanged, due to some arrangement between the Nordd. Lloyd and the new rivala, the N. X. R.

INDIAN QUARD ATTACKED. While so engaged, they observed what ap peared to be the first symptoms of a slight disturbance among the Chinese passengers tome of whom were in reality pirates in dis guise. An Indian guard was seen to lead one of the ringleaders by the queue, with the drivers from the Government Civil Hospital. extensible purpose of taking him before the Dr. G. M. Hanston was the medical officer in captain. In doing so the watchman was policed attendance, there being alen on the wharf to try and reach his revolver on the side of his Captain W. E. Clarke, Acting Secretary of the belt. Perceiving the purport of the Indian's Hongkong, Canton & Macao, Steamboat Co., attitude, the man was at once overpowered and knocked down. Whereupon the thres Euro- Ld, Mr. JohbArnold,another officer of the Com

(peans led by Capt. Joslin rushed to the watch-) pany; Captain R. Innes, marins superintendent, Captain B. Branch, West River superintendent man's assistance, without, however, taking the (Messrs. Butterfield & Swire); and a few civi. previous precaution of providing themselves and the Indian guards, the marauders obtained

with any weapons. This was explained in their complote control of the vessel. Little did they be sealed in an air-tight coffin and taken to only, St.75. lians who, probably, prompted by a natural anxiety to ascertain Capt. Joalin's, condition, had proceeded to the whard to learn the earliest intelligence personally,"

CAPTAIN JOBLIN ABOARD.

belief that the attack was only a case of com- man assault.

EUROPEANE MURDEROUSLY CHARGED."

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to show fight.

LOOTING WITH VENGEANCE.

Having disposed of the European Officers

THE LATE DR. MACDONALD, Just before the Kinshan left Canton for Hongkong yesterday, the remains of the late Rev. Dr. Macdonald were being put into a coffin

In a special, despatch received from our Canton correspondent to-day, and which will appear in our usual issue to-morrow, he writes:

"The remains of the late Dr. Macdonald will

Wuchow."

tonnage

From Java, chartering for this port has come to a temporary stop. We learn that through prolonged bad weather the sugar came in ant sufficiently ripe yet, and that several Mills have Java to Japan, tonnage has becn

for about 6,000 tons, inquired after stopped, wor August loading,

at 9:6. Philippines to Hongkong: There is offering and no efters "of freight forthcoming.

Newchwang Business is reported at further

now been accepted for Hongkong and Canton. reduced rates. As low as 18 and 17 cents har

Honzay: A charter is reported to Canton at For Hongkong there is no particular demand, anything like recent rate, could not at present be obtained anyhow.

From Japan for Hongay: Offers for a boat 4,009 tons to load Kuchinotsu to Hongay at Maji to Hongkong, the market is unchanged, rate $1.32 for any site; $1.35 has in one instance baen paid.

care for the Chinese crew who were utterly powerless. The pirates bad the Saipam in-

To complete the narrative it should be men. chored in a creek and forthwith began the tioned that before the pirates left the Satnam When the Europeans gût near, a concerte Work of lootlog with vengeance. Cabin deors they piled some clothes in a heap and set fire about $1.30 have not so far found a taker. murderous charge was made by a gang of mashed open, the purser's office ranto it, with the idea, no doubt, of burning the The s... Ainshow entered the harbour on the twenty or more dends who viciously attempted sacked, and Engineel Seggio's apartments rakship and so extinguishing every trace of their stroke of ten o'clock and drew alongside her to reach the Doctor and the ship's officers with ed for all that was worth taking away infamous.deed. The fire failed to increase, wharf at 10.10 p.m. making fast within swords, one ruffian meanwhile firing a shi

They didn't get much, however, Saggie had

however, and they failed in their fast diabolical couple of minutes later. As soon as the gangway from a rifle at Cept.. Joulin, which lodged a only some filieen dollars" work of wall money conception. For had the ship caught fire there was hoisted up Capt. Clarke was the first to step bullet under his right breast bone, penetrating ring about which the robbers appropriated. Could have been ha konwing to what number across to the ship, followed by Dr. Harston to the back,

From the Captain's cabin some papers of no the dreadful casualty jist might have reached, value were removed. Capt. Joslin bad for

and the other Europeans, including the Tele It at once dawned upon the thres men' that graph's representative; The groupe marched they were face to face with desperadoes such as toentely put away his money in ʼn plain little in single. file up to the weather deck of the the locality has a notoriety for, and a desperata - wooden box of inconsequent uppearance. This

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3 p.m.

On an appointment being arranged this morning a repravaniative of this paper called

York shipping report following charters, Hong

Concerning Sailers-We note from a New kong to Baltimore or New York, general cargo, private termit, viz:-

Ship I. F. Chapman 2,514 tons, (February 14th, Philadelphia to Cavite),

Ship S. P. Hitchcock, 2,086 tons, (April 6th,

Baltimore to Cavite).

Costing charters none have been reported, Alla, 1,300 ton reg

Sall-tonnage Disengaged-American bark

Departures of Salters --None.

ON THURSDAY,

at their Sales Rooms, No. 8, Des Voeux Road Central, (corner of tce House Street), THE FOLLOWING

VERY VALUABLE RECLAMATION

PROPERTY,...

situate at Victoria in the Colony of Hongkong,

Viz¡---

All that PIECE or PARCEL OF GROUND situate at Victoria aforesaid and registered in the Land Office as SECTION A OF THE SOUTHERN PORTION OF THE PRAVA RE CLANATION TO MARINE LOT No. 57.

The Property is hold under the usual Re- clamation Agreement at an Annual Crown Reat of not exceeding $200.00. The Property can. tains an area of 11,000 square feet or there- abouts.

For further particulars and conditions of sale, apply to-'

Men, JOHNSON, STOKES & MASTER,...

Solicitors for the Mortgagees,

or to

Messrs. HUGHES & HOUGH,

The Auctioneers, Haug, 28th June, 1956.

1688

PUBLIC AUCTION,

"THE Undersigned will sell by Public

L Auction,

ON

TUESDAY,

the 14th July, at 12 o'clock Noon, The Hulk "MEEANEE," lato "SCREW," 3rd Rate, 3,842 tons. (Lately used by War Department as a Hospital Ship)

CONDITIONS OF SALE.

The Hulk will be sold as she now lies in Hungkong Harbour with all Fittings, etc., and about 150 Inns of IRON BALLAST on Board, with the exception of the following which will not be sold, viz. :—

CHAIN CABLES. Cables will be removed by the NAVAL YARD when a date for the removal of the vessel bas heen arranged by purchaser with the Naval YARD.

The vessel will be open to lospection for Seven Days before daté of Sale, between 10 A. M. and Noon, and a P.M. and 4 P.M. (Sator» ^ DAY and SUNDAY excepted).

Auctioneers

Inspecting Orders can be obtained from the

The Sale will take place on Board, A Steam Lausch to convey intending purchasers will leave Blake Pier at ft 6.M., 11.30 AM, and 11.45 A...on day of tale.

TERMS:-Cash before delivery ; 25 per cent." of the purchase money to be paid on the fall of the Hammery balance and the clearance-to-be- effected within Seven Days after date of sale.

HUGHES & HOUGH, "Auctioneers to the Government. Hongkong, 11th 14ły, 1906.

Intimations.

THE WEST POINT BUILDING COMPANY, LIMITED.

AN INTERIM DIVIDEND of Dollers Two per Share for the six months ending 3th June, 1906, will be payable on the 25th instant, on which date Dividend Warrants may be obtained on application at the Company's Office.

The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED from the 18th instant to the 25th instant (both days inclusive).

By Order of the Board of Directors, A. SHELTON HOOPER, Secretary to the Hongkong Land Invest. ment and Agency Co, Ld, Ceneral Agents for the West Point Build. lox Co., Ld. Hangkara 14th July, 1906,

THE HONGKONG LAND INVESTMENT AND AGENCY COMPANY, LIMITED.

[730:-

AN INTERIM DIVIDEND of $1.10 pas on which date Dividend Warranta may ba June, 106, will be payable on the 25th inaiant, Share for the six months ending goth:

obtained on application at the Company's Office,

The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED from the 16th instant to the 25th instant (both days inclusiya),

By Order of the Board of Director,

A. SHELTON HOOPER,

Secretary. Hongkong, toth July, 1906.

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