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TELEGRAMS.

[Renter's]

The United States and Japan,

LONDON, 15th October.

In connection with anti-Americanism in Japan, the American paper are commenting on the resignation of Osani Kitagaki, the only midshipman training at the. Annapolis Naval Academy. It is alleged that the re- signation was at the request of the Japanese Legalion,

Later.

It is declared in Washington that the Government has no information of any anti- Japanese feeling, beyond newspaper cuttings from the Ambassador at Tokio, which show resentment at the California Labrur agita tion. The Government does not conceal its desire to retain the special friendship of Japan.

Austria-Hungary.

Baron Achrenthal, the Ambassador at St. Petersburg, succeeds Count Goluchowski.

M. Petreich, the Austro-un arian War Minister, has resigned, and is succeeded by Schoenaich, the Austrian Minister for National Defence.

The United States. Mr. Oscar Straus has been designated by ~President Roosevelt for the Secretaryship of

the Navy/

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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH SATURDAY OCTOBER 27, 1906.

“SOLLA PROSEQUI

ALLEGRO BRIBERY CASE AB NDONED.

SPECIAL JURORS NOT WANTED.

We are officially informed that the services of the special jurara summoned to attend the Sessions on Monday, 29th inst., will not be required.

ACHO OF THE BOYCOTz.

AMERICAN ALLEGED CRUELTY.

[From a Correspondent】

It was announced this morning that the Hon. Attorney General, Sir Henry Berkeley, K.C. had entered a Holli prosegul, in the case

Canton, 6th October. of Jaspector Gidler, whose trial on the charges At hinese merchant, residing at present in of alleged bribery was set for Monday next. California, has written the following letter to a Under th se circumstances the October Crimember of the local Press During the con final Sessions, the longest for some considerable tinuance of the Boycott against American goods

time past, are now closed

in China, the Americans treated the Chinese here with courtes, but as soon as the boycott collapsed they made new rules for the bad treatment of the Chinese. These rules are at follows(1) When a Chinaman arrives in America a medical officer will bring a long polo (sic) and put it on the eyes of the newly a riving Chinaman, au if to test the eye-sight, Trut as soon as the 'pole is withdrawn from the eyes, they gradually get swollen up. (2) Be. fore a Chinaman is allowed "to leave the ship be must first be vaccinated with a big four- printed fork, which is pressed hard on the man's arm and causes much pain, so that the arm swells up very big in some cases, and na. turally the man gets very sick. Therefore on the first account the Chinnman is not allowed to land, as no one with bad eye-right cai enter America, On the second account he cannot land, as no sick person is allowed to land in the United States of America, and so the men

CANTON DAY BY DAY.

VICEROY CHOU FU.

EXPECTED AT CANTON NEXT MONTH,

[From Our than Carvegundent.)

Canton, 26th October. H.E. Chon Fu is expected to start for Canton about the 5th November, as he will hand over the seals of his office to H.E. Tuan Fung on the 1st Nov.

"

WARNING TO NEWSPAPERS.

for, was put in prison for having reported Pang Chi Ching, a newsgatherer of the She

a robbery at the Custom House, Sanshui, which was without foundation. One of Pang's rela- tives sent a pelition to the Viccity requesting his relanser In reply, the Viceroy said thai- both Pang and, the Editor of the paper were responsible for the fault of the misleading news,

and that both dugit to be punished. He fur ther said that Pang may be discharged in a few This is the first appointment of a Jew days, as he has for several months been in pri.. American to the Cabinet.

The Russo-Japanese Commercial

Treaty.

son; but a fine should be imposed on the paper as a warning for the future.

FIRE AT CHUNTSUN,

Early in the morning of the 24th inst, a fire broke out in the Chuptson new market. It The Japanese draft of the new Commerfosted for some hours and was not got under

́control'until over zo buildings were gutted. cial Treaty with Russia is being considered by the Foreign Office in St. Petersburg.

Result of the Cambridgeshire Stakes. -Polymelus.

2-Kaffic Chief. 3-Malua.

[M, C. "D}, "Nur}

The Chinese Manœuvres.

VESTERDAY'S OPERATIONS.

Changiélu, 22nd October.

The first day's inaruuvres were devoted to the spectacular effect of a cavalry charge.

In accordance with the general plan of operations, which is that the Northern Army engages to push briek a force advancing from the Yangtze along the railway, the cavity, eleven hundred strong all told, of the opposing armies, acting independently of the main bodies, met two miles East of Tangyinghsien.

The daist and the distance prevented close observation of the troops at the moment of the charge but the general effect was good

he Southerners advanced the last mile in close order. The Northerners, keeping their squad- rons in echelon fermati in, wheeled in line with precision at the last moinest

General opinion appears to be that the execution of the charge was better carried out 'than was last year's similar operation' and the troops engaged show a satisfactory improve.

ment.

Viceroy Yuan Shih-kai and H. E. Tich Liang, Director of Army Reorganisation, were present.

THE SHANGHAI LYCEUM

VIKATRE.

Iris distressing to learn at the commence. ment of the entertainment Season that the Lyceum Theatre has been foun i to be strac-

turally defective and repairs, which may

occupy some few months, are necessary 'before it can be used again, remarks the

have to ship back to China.

a

Please publish this letter in your journal so that our 400,000,000 brethren may have chance to know this,"

THE "CHUNG YONG" FESTIVAL

was paid on the 1st May last, leaving a divisible balance of £92,646. The directors recommend that this amount should be appropriated in the following manner. To place to Reserve Fund o provide for Depreciation, the sum of £30,000. to pay a final dividend of 1s, per share, mak- ing 1. for the year, absorbing £50.000, and to carry forward the balance of £12,546, to new fc. Raubs, in the early part of the week, were sold at $81, but have now improved to SBP buy. ers and can probably be placed at $9.

Docks, Wharves and Godowns.-Kowloon Wharfs have weakened to $93, at which rate sales have taken place. Hongkong and Wham pea Docks have changed hands at $152, early in the week, and are now offering at $15', without finding buyers. New Amoy Docks bave drop. ped to 516. Shanghai Bocks have declined lo Ths. 100, at which rate there are buyer. Hongkew Wharfs have been placed at Tia. 2321

Lands, Hotels and Buildings-Hongkong Hotels have been dealt in at Sitz and more thares can be placed at this rate. Humphreys Estales are wanted at $11. Hongkong Lands remain on offer at $108.

Colton Mills-Evos can be had at Tls. 75, and Hongkong Cotto s'at $13. We have heard no business in other stocks under this head. ing.

Miscellaneous-China Providents are slight | weaker, and are quoted at $9.35. Green Island Cements have been sold at $to, and inore shares can be had. Hongkong Electrics are firmer and shares have changed hands at $15 A fair business has been done in Ropes, at declining prices, closing with sellers at $3 Langkats are quoted in the North at Tis, 212) huyers. Sumairas have been sold at the re duced rate of is, go. South China Morning Posts have been dealt in at $22, and more shares are wanted. Powells have dropped to $8, at which rafe there have been sales, closing with further sellers. ****

TO-DAY'S EXCHANGE. Selling,

London-Bank T.T.

Du. demand Do. 4 months' sight. France-Bank IT...... America-Bank T.T. Germany-Bank T.T.. India T.T............

Do, demand........ Shanghai-Bank T.T.

AND ITS RESULTS.

Yesterday being the 9th day of the yth moon; the Chinese celebrated the "Chung Yung " festival. One of the main features of this cele bration is the burning of joss-paper in small heaps on the bill-tops, by way of 'worshipping their ancestors and propitiating the gods. Ac- cordingly last night at 8 o'clock crowds of Singapore T.T............... Chinese repaired to the heights are nd Kow-Japan-Bapk T.T. A CONCESSION TO THE RAILWAY COMPANY,

on, and started their fires, which from the java-Bank TT The Canton Railway Company sent a des- Hongkong side at firsthad a very picturesque patch in the Viceroy, asking him to notify the effect, for they twinkled on the summits of the Commissioner of Customs to the effect that as

his like big stars, paling, the stars behind large quantities of railway materials are to be them. But as the observers gazed at the sight imported for the new line they desired that the the conflagration assumed larger proportions, quaterials shauki be released immediately after and the fires grow bigger and bigger, and it examination, so as to avoid danecessary delay. was seen that more than joss-paper was burn They stated that they would take all responsising, for the flames were ascending high in the it, and there it was understood that the grass, hility for payments of duty duegwithin three

rendered very dry by the long absence of rain, days of securing possession.

had been caught by the sparks and set ablaze. At Ba5 pm, one of the fires had been extinguish- ed, but the others burned merrily on. In all there appeared to be seven distinct fires, and they grew rapidly from mere specks of light,

CORRESPONDENCE.

We do not necesarily enform the opinions expressed

by Conespondents in eliùs calmeinaf

THE PROPOSED SHANGHAI WHARF bigger and bigger until at la they were im-

AND GODOWN COMPANY.

4 months' sight

do,

.2/3 5/16 .2/31

1.2.871

2.33

.170

1701

22

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"To-day's Advertisements.

NEDERLANDSCH-INDISCHE

HANDELS 'BANK.

(NETHERLANDS INDIA COMMERCIAL BANK.) ESTABLISHED 1863.

Authorized Capital. Fl. 15,000,000 (£1,250,000). Subscribed Capital. Fl. 10,000,000 (Paid-up). Reserve Fund......FL. 1,628,850.19 (£135,737).

Head Office-AMSTERDAM. Sub-Office-THE HAGUE. Head Agency BATAVIA. BRANCHES-At Singapore, Sourabaya, Sama- rang, Indramajce, Bandoeng and Welte- CORRESPONDENTS:-At Cheribon, Tegal, Pecu

F

vreden.

Intimations.

THE

ROBINSON PIANO

CO., LÔI.,

ARE SHOWING

Tongan, Macassar, Pontianak, Padang, HIGHEST CLASS Medan, Penang, Rangoon; Calcutta, Bom- bay, Madras, Colombo, Karachi, Djeddah, Bangkok, Saigon, Shanghai, &c

BANKERS:

:

1 The Williams Deacons Bank, Ltd. London: Swiss Bankvercio, Paris-Comptoir National d'Escompte de Paris. Berlin Deutsche Bank, Brussels-Banqua de Paris et des Pays Das. Vienna:Union Bank.

Rome : Banca Commerciale Italiana

THE BANK buys and sells nad receives

for collection Bills of Exchango, issues Letters of Credit payable in all important places of the world and transacts every description of Banking and Exchange business.

INTEREST ALLOWED. On Current Account at the role of z % per annum on the daily balances, On Fixed Deposits: 12 months 4. % per annum.

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J. BOETJE,

Manager.

Hongkong, 27th October, 1906, ̈ [1044

PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT.

% premHE following description and terms of the proposed lease of certain Crown Land at

Buying 4 months' sight L/C,

.3/4-1/16 6 months' sight L/Gluten

2/47 30 days' siht San Francisco & New York..56

571 30 days' sight Sydney and Melbourne...2.4 5/10 4 months' sight France ......

......2921 6 months' sight

Bar Silver

.........................................................2.94

......... 219

4 months' sight Germany Bask of England rate.......... Sovereign......

THE WEATHER.

................32 7/16

..8.70

A high pressure area, is lying over Japan, and there are indications of a depression in the Pacific to the E. of I uzon. Pressure appears to be low also over China to the North of the Yangize.

The following report is from Mr. F. G. Figg, First Assistant of the Hongkong Observatory:- mense banfires as one spectator described

On the 27th at 11.55 a.The barometer has the scene, "it was as if they were the brilliantly over the S. China, Formosa and Luzon.

risen considerably over-Japan, and fallen slight-

eyes of some fierce animal, waiting to devour t'e people." There were four separate fires to the west and three to the east and north, while

line between them. Gradually, towards 9 p.m. a thin line of fire'seemed to form a connecting

the fires died down, and, slowly, sank to mere smouldering heaps. At first it was thought by the spectators on this side that some ill-disposed person had set the grass in that locality on fire on purpose, until it became generally explain. ed that it was the result of the "Chung Yung "

To The Elevou or yog “itostarono Telegraph," Sit-With reference to the telegram which appearedia your issue of last night, wherein it is stated that severe cnticisin has been offered in Shanghai aneat the farmiation of a Wharf and Godown Conipany to take over the surplus property of the Shanghai Dock and En Egineering Con papy, it would be interesting to know from what quarter the severe criticism comes. It certainly does not come from share. holders of the Dock Company, and it is safe to say that no adverse criticism would come from festival joss-paper bursing. This is one of persons who are shareholders of both the the largest grass fires of the year, the next in Dock Company and the Shanghai and

size being one that took place in August, form Hun, kes Wharf, and Godown Companying a rope of fire along the hill tops, We | Therefore, I am forced to the conclusion that inderstand that no casualties occurred?

the adverse criticism comes from those who are shareholders of the Shanghai and Hong- kew Wharf and, Godown Company alone, a concern that has for many years enjoyed a comparative monopoly of the storage business of Shan hai. During the past five years, that business has very largely increased, There is puam for another warehouse company, no doubt exists in the minds of the shipping

That

COMMERCIAL

TO-DAY'S-INTELLIGENCE,

1.45 a.m. Buyers-National Banks $47, Hongkong

and M. Steamboats 526). Shell Transports Fires $330, China Fire Insurance Co. $95, HK, 29/6, Rauba $9. Shanghai Dacks Tls. 101,

Fresh to strong monsoon is indicated in the Seg, Formosa Chansel and the N. part of the China

FORECAST.

Hongkong and neighbourhood, E. winds, fresh fine.

2.-Formosa Chau'nel, N.E. winds, fresh or strong.

3-South coast of China between Hongkong and Lamocks, N.E. winds, fresh.

4--South coast of China between Hongkong and Hainan, same as No, t.

To-day's Advertisements.

HARBOUR NOTIFICATION.

North Point, comprising portions of the fore shore and sea. bed, are published under the

PIANOS,

THE LEADING MAKERS

OF

THE WORLD.

Steinway,

Bechstein,

Bluthner,

Winkelmann,

provisions of The Foreshores and Sea Bed Collard & Collard,

Ordinance, 1901,

W. CHATHAM, Director of Public Works. Hongkong, 30th August, 1906.

PARTICULARS AND CONDITIONS of the letting by Public Auction Sale, to be held De MONDAY, the 5th day of November, 1906, at 3 F.M., at the Offices of the Public Works Department, by Order of His Excellency the Governor, of One Lot of CROWN LAND, at North Point, in the Colony of Hongkong, for a term of 75 years, with the option of renewal at a CROWN RENT to be fixed by the Surveyor of His Majesty the KING, for

he further term of 75 years.

PARTICULARS OF THE LOT.

Registry

Na

North Point.

Locality.

Hoandari Measurements.

leet feet feet Inol

110-4" : 150 | 178

1

}

Square feel

Acanal Rest

Upset Price

31849.950 68'17,47

Hongkong, 27th October, 1906.

Hopkinson,

Haake,

Krauss, &c.

CASH OR CREDIT,

OR ON,

HIRE FROM $10 PER MONTH.

INCLUSIVE.

Hongkong, zind August, 1906.

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[TO INVESTORS.

PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT. THE following description and terms of the

proposed lease of certain Crown Land at Sham Shui Po, comprising portions of the fore- shore and sea bed, are published under the provisions of The Foreshores and Sea Bed Ordinance, 1991.

W. CHATHAM, Director of Public Works. Hongkong, 20th September, 1906.

PARTICULARS AND CONDITIONS of

There is no better in-

vestment than obtaining

the letting by Public Auction Sale, to be held our

MONDAY, the 5th day of November,

community of Shanghai, ad the Shanghai | Hongkong Potels S112), Humphreys Estates is hereby notified that DIVERS BOATS 1906, at 3 P.M., at the Offices of the Public

and Hongkew Whart and Godown Company Electrics $15, Tramways $215. wished to acquire he property which has been advertised for sale they had plenty of appur

Sellers:-Unions $775, Cantons Size, ledo Chicas $73, China and Manilas $23, Douglases tunities of doing so, and thereby continuing, liongkong Docks $152, Kowloon Wharves their practical monopoly, of the storage busi- oo, Hongkong Lands Stoß, West Points Sco, Cotions $13, China Bornens $10, lces $236, Rope $23. China Light and Power Sro, A. S. Watsons Sri, Powells $8.

ness in the Northern Setilenteni.

As the shipping and import trade of Shanghai is certainly not diminishing but rather increasing

every year, it is evident that there is no reason why both companies should por flourish. And this further fact should be observed, that if the

trade of the port advances in the same proper

tion as it has been advancing in the past few years there is little doubt that the present Wharf and Godown Company will be unable to contend with the business which wou'd be offered to them.

"

Sales: China Sugars $147, China Providents $9.25, Cements Srg.

Nominal:-Hongkong Banks $813. Hong- kew Wharfs Tis. 235, Dairy Farms $17.

WEEKLY SHARE REPORT. Peviewing the share business for the week, Yessrs. E. f. Kadoorie & Co. write on the 26th inst. :-A quiel week has to be recorded; most ofthe busine-s done has been of an investment nature, ant rates in most-instances are slightly wea er .

N. C. D. News. The present Lyceum is some twenty-five years old, and was erected before the days of concrete foundation. It is not surprising therefore that it shou'd show signs of wear and tear, but it is unfortunate that the necessity for closing should come at the commencement of animin asil just after a considerable expenditure on the new portica. However, there can be no two opinions that the Committee of the A.1.C. are taking the right course in avoiding,any získ, even at the

i observe by the circular evently addressed cost of some inconvenience and loss to their to the shareholders that it is the intention of Club as well as to the general public. Very the proposed Godown Company to offer the careful investigation was made before the per-

shareholders of the Dark Company 1,389,000 forțiance on Saturday night and it is probable inels for the property in question. rests en- that the theatre might safely be used for some tirely with the shareholders of the Dock Com. time, without repair. It is hoped that arrange. pany whether they accept that offer or not, and ments may be made to give the second per- there is no reason why their action in this mat formance of "The New loy" on Satur 'ayter should be influenced in any way by the so night in another place. It will also be pos-called adverso criticism.

Marine Insurances-Cantons have changed sible, no doubt, to give elsewhere most of the All that the shareholders of the Dock Com hand at 5100, ex the dividend of $to paid on

the 22nd inst., and are steady at the rate.- other dramatic and musical entertainments of pany want is a fair market for the sur

North Chinas are quoted Ts. B, ex the the season, which are expected in include per-plus property which they, possess and which is dividend of 75. 3. paid on the 23rd inst. more or less at the present time unproductive. Unions have been without business, and con- It is no concern of outsiders whether theytinus on offer at $775, choose to keep it or sell it, and any criticism Fire Insurances-China Fires have buyers that his in be made on the subject should be at $95, but no shares are obtainable at this rale. Hongkong Fires are reported sold at submitted a the meeting of the shareholders. In this matter, I contend, the public has no $339, at which rate they are in request, voice whatsoever.

formances by twa af Mr. Maurice Bandmann's companies.

Writing to our contemporary on 23rd inst. the President of the A.D.C. says:-Refer- ring to the advertisement appearing in this morning's issue regarding the temporary closing of the Lyceum Theatre, will you permit me space in your paper to explain that the Committee of the Amateur Dramatic Club, in taking action in the matter, are actuated solely by a desire to take no risks that might in any way endanger the safety of the public, I would state that the slight defects are coa fined to a small portion of the bu`ding only, and the Committed prefer to err on the side of safety and close the Theatre entirely, until more thorough investigation can be made and steps taken to anjura absoluto security.

Should the proposal to form a new Wharf and Godown Company be carried, I would suggest that a more up-to-date nomenclature should be adopted, and that the new Company should be known as the Shanghai Warehouse Company ar some similar tille,wiich would be intelligi- b'e to people in Europe The term "godown" is, of course, a misnomer, being in reality relic of the early days of trade with Chine, and comparatively few people in Great Britain or Continent or America have any idea what it

1acans.I am, clo

I

SHAREHOLDER.

Hongkong, 27th October,

Banks, Hongkong and Shanghai Banks after sales at $8 ro, found buyers at $815, clos-

ing firm at this rate. The Londos quotation has fallen to 35 Nationals have buyers at

$47.

Shipping Douglases are weaker and are quoted at $41. Hongkong, Canton & Macao teamboats are in demand at $161. Indor are quiet, and are offering at $73. In the North, there are sellers at Tis. 528.

Refineries,--China Sugars have declined to $147, at which rate sales are reported, Lezons are neglected at 522.

or LIGHTERS RAISING MOORINGS ar WRECKS must exhibit RED FLAG in the day time and RED LIGHT at night.

Masters of Vessels are requested to show consideration with regard to speed when pass ing such boats.

CHARLES WILLIAM BECKWITH,

Lieut, R.N.,

Harbour Master, &c.

Harbour Department,

Hongkong, 17th October, 1906.

FOUND.

[1047

N the Lavatory of the KING EDWARD HOTEL,

RING. Owner can have same on proving ownership by applying to

Captain LEWINGDON,

S,S. Hot Tin. Hongkong, 27th October, 1905. THE TRADE MARKS ORDINANCE, 1898

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APPLICATION FOR REGISTRATION OF TRADE MARK,

NOTICE is hereby given that THE of Portland, Oregon, U.S.A., have on the 16th MULTNOMAH MILLS COMPANY, day of April, 1906, applied for the registration in Hongkong, in the Register of Trade Marks, of the following Trade Mark

The representation of a Lion and the word in the name of THE MULTNOMAH MILLS

"Lion" COMPANY, who claim to be the sole pro prietors thereof.

The Trade Mark has been used by the applicants in respect of the following goods :- FLOUR, IN CLASS 42.

A facsimile of the Trade Mark can be seen at the Office of the Colonial Secretary of Hongkong.

Dated the 27th day of October, 1906.

DENNYS & BOWLEY, 1046]

Solicitors for the Applicants.

TO LET.

FURNISHED ROOM at the PEAK,

Mining-Chinese Engineerings have fallen A easy distance from Tram Station, with and hayo sellers at Tis, 91. The report of the or without Board. directors 10 shareholders has been issued. The net result of the year's working ended February

28th, 1906, shows a balates to the Credit of Profit and Loss ajc of £142,646, out of which amount, an interim dividend of Is, par thure

Address ---

"S. A. M." C/a Office of this Paper. Hoogkong, ayth October, 1906,

(1043

Works Department, by Order of His Excellency the Governor, of Two Lots of CROWN LAND, at Sham Shui Po, New Kowloon, in the New Territory, in the Colony of Hongkong, for a term of 75 years, commencing 1st July, 1898, with the option of renewal at a CROWN RENT to be fixed by the Surveyor of His Majesty the Ktse, for one further term of 21 years less 3 days.

PARTICULARS OF THE LOT.

Boundary Mensuramini.

No. of Sale

Registry No.

LOCALITA

N..

59,W,

4.R. N.W.

New

ft.

It.

(t.

Kow-

Toon

Inland

Let Shein

[No. 16. Shui Po 150

Do

2 | No. 27,

язы

Square ft.

CLUB.

The always popular

Whisky.

A blend not

excelled

in the East.

150 150 22.500 193,550 Worth twice the money

Do. By 130 130 1310981,696

Hongkong, 27th October, 1006. (quoted.

YORDDEUTSCHER LLOYD, BREMEN, IMPERIAL GERMAN MAIL LINE. NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.

THE Steamship

"ROON," having arrived, Consignees of Cargo are hereby informed that their Goods, with the exception of Opium, Treasure and Valuables, are being dous and/or extra hazardous Godowns of the landed and stored at their risk into the hazar Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Company, Limited, Kowloon, whence delivery may be obtained.

No Claims will be admitted after the Goods have left the Godowns, and all Goods remain.. ing undelivered after the goth instant, will be subject to rent.

All broken, chaled, and damaged Goods are to be left in the Godowns, where they will be examined on TUESDAY, the 30th instant, at 9.30 A.M.

All Claims must reach us before the 5th November, or they will not be recognized,'

No Fire Insurance will be effected, Bills of Lading will be countersighed by the Undersigned.

NORDDEUTSCHER LLOYD.'

• MELCHERS & Co., ·

Agents. Hongkong, 27th October, 1906,"

PRICE:

Per Case

$14.00

MIX WITH TANSAN.

H. PRICE & CO.,..

WINE MERCHANTS,

12, QUEEN'S ROAD Central

Telephone No. 135.

;

Hongkong, 24th October, 1900, 2

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