1907-02-26 — Page 5

TELEGRAMS.

[Renter's,][]{},

The Wreck of the “Berlin.”

LONDON, 4th February,

The three remaining womea passengers have been saved from the wreck.

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH TUESDAY FEBRUARY 26 1907.

"FIRE ON BOARD. THE

""SHAWMU?".

SMART WORK BY THE CREW,

CARGO SLIGHTLY DAMAĊED,

•

THE JAPAN SUGAR-TAX RB- IMBURSEMENT LAW.

QUESTIONS IN THE DIET,

The views of the Government delegate on the above-named measure, given during the proceedings of the Committee which is The Boston Steamship and Towboat Com discussing the Bill in the House of Represent pany's steamer Shawmut. Captain Roberts,atives will be read with interest. The delegate which arrived at Kobe from Hongkong late on Thursday afternoon, left early yesterday mora These reports the loss of the Austrian ing for Yokohama About 8.30 am, when the Lloyd steamer Imperatrix from Trieste to steamer was in the Ki Channel, it was die Bombay, carrying a crew of 120 and passen-covered that No. a hold was on fire, reports the gers.

Japan Chronicle of Feb. 17.

Wrack of an Austrian Lloyd Steamer.

I

The vessel grounded on Cape el Alphonsi, in Crete, during a gale, and sank, with a loss of lives.

Later,

8.5. "HAILAN" STRAND&D.

PASSENGERS BATE,

A private, telegram was received in the Colony yesterday that the French steamer Hai

er, Capt. L. Anderson; bad stranded, on her recent voyage from Hongkong to Hoihow," When a representative of the Honghong Tale graph called at the office of the agents of the steamer this morning to very the report, Mears. A. R. Many & Co. courteously supplied dis with all the "information they were than in passession concerning the mishap. Only meagre details are so far available. The Hallam left Hongkong on the 19th inst. bound for Hoihow. She carried soven European passenger and

SE "LAGISLATIVE COUNCIL

A meeting of the Legislative Council will be. held on Thursday, the 28th inst., at 2.30 pm. The agonde list is as follows

Financial Minutes (Nos, 1 to 12), The Jury list for 1907.

NB--A meeting of the Finance Committen will be bold immediately after the Council.

To-day's Advertisements.

HONGKONG GYMKHANA CLUB

MEETING OF MEMBERS will be hold

To arrange the programme and the dato for the first Gymkhana.

R. F. C. MASTER,

Hop. Sec. & Treasurer. Hongkong, 26th February, 1907. *

(256

stated in effect that the measure is merely a temporary one, to bridge over the period of five years between the coming fiscal year and 1911, when the existing Conventional Custom Tariffs expire. The proposed measures for reimbursement are considered to be the most An alarm was immediately raised, and all effective for harmonising the interests of sugar.

A at the Offres of Messrs. JOHNSON, hands turned out to extinguish the outbreak refiners and raw sugar producers in Japan. In general cargo. The stemmer stranded at a So successful were theefforts of the crow that the the Bill the amount of reimbursement on sugar point between Hainan Head and Mofu. Bater STOKES & MASTER, No. 6, Des Voeux Road fire was put out before any serious damage was

under No. 18 Dutch standard is reduced by 20 without any assistance, Captain Anderson suc-Central, on FRIDAY, the 1st March, 1907, at Reuter's correspondent at Canca relating to the cur in the hold. It is stated by sen on the existing rate, and on sugar under ceeded in refloating the aleamer; but as she P.M. the stranding says that French and Italian the Kobe Water Police that the No. 2 hold was No. 15 by 30 as. If the re-imbursement of was making some water he decided to beach

BUSINESS: warships have gone to the scene, and that | toaded with hemp, which had been taken, ov the tax was entirely discontinued, the sugar- her. He did so, and the Hallen dow lies no Hictims are reported. It is uncertain | board at Manila and Shanghai for Yokohama.

refining industry in Japan would be killed, safely on a sandy beach in a perfectly sheltered which story is correct.

The Shawmut was put about, and returned Under the present state of the sugar industry position awaiting assistance from Hongkong.

in this country, là sẽ por cont. ad valorem | The passengers and crow are all safè. to Kobe about ten o'clock yes'erday morning.

A representative of the Chronicle went on duty on imported raw sugar was consider. board the Shawwuf yesterday aftemoon, and ed sufficient, and the re-imbursements of obtained some particulars, of the fire from Cap. 20 sen and 30 seu respectively were equivalent tain E. V. Roberts. The captain stated that to 5 per cent. of the value of imported raw the Shawmut left Kobe about six o'clock yes. sugars of the qualities mentioned. The amount terday morning, and in addition to the cargo of.of reimbursement was reduced by the suma hemp and matting there were 32 Japanese referred to, and to that extent the sugar pro- emigrants on board, bound for the United ducing industry io Formosa and Okidawa States. When the ship was about to pass (Lucha) would be benefited by the new mea- through the Kii Channel it was discovered tha, sure, as the sugar refiner would have to pay No, z hold was on fire. The crew at once for imported raw sugar 20 or 30 sen more than stood by the pumps, and within twenty minutes for the products of Formosa and Okinawa..`. the fire was completely got under. The dam- age done to the cargo by fire was not serious, stated Captain Roberts, but considerable dam age was done by waler. This damaged cargo was being discharged yesterday afternoon, after which the Shawmut was to resume her voyage

The later accounts concerning the loss of the Imperatriz die still confused, but it is clear that the vessel is in a most dangerous position. The disaster happened at night, There were 200 passengers on board, and it isleared that the loss of life is heavy, Twelve people have got ashore, but they are too exhausted to give a narrative of the wreck.

WAS IT ATTEMPIAD SUICIDE?

A MYSTERIOUS CHINESE WOMAN.

to Yokohama,

Sergeant O'Sullivan, of Hunghom Police Station, arraigned a young and raiber good. looking Chiced woman before Mr. F. A. Hazeland, at the Police Court, this morning, to suswer a charge of attempted suicide. The excuse the woman gave for attempting to take her life was scarcely probable. Her hui- band, she said, had two sisters. They did all the house-work and would not allow her to do any. That was the cause, NAHROW ESCAPE OF THE "KAWACHI-MARU," such an extent as to enable it to cope success- she alleged, of her attempting suicide.

ANOTHER SHIP FIRE;.

Her lips, hands and clotaing were smeared FOUR LIGHTERS ABLAZE IN KOBE HARBOUR. with opium when she was taken to the station, and the police are of opinion that by doing so the woman had something in view. The wa man lived with her family at No. 44, Kowloon Read, and as far as could be learnt there have been some domestic troubles, for some time. This morning, the young woman. Leung Lal, naid she had drank apium and was promptly taken to the Hunghom, Police Station and thence to the hospital. The woman, it was alleged did not drink the poison-she only poured it over herself-by doing so she thought It would bring her husband to terms. The Court bound her over to keep the peace for a

year.

WONG.NEI-CHONG RESIDENTS

STARTLED.

A FIRE ON THE HILLSIDE.

At the time of our represéalátive's "visit this morning, Mesira. Marty were completing at rangements for the despatch of salviog gear, etc; to the Heilan, and it was expected that all necessary assistance would be got ready to be despatched to the rescue of the stranded vessel by to-morrow morning.

DUKE OF CONNAUGHT IN SINGAPORE,

ADDRESS OF THE STRAITS BORN CHINESE.

The following is the address presented to His Royal Highness by the Straits-born Chinese community

To His Royal Highness Prince Arthur William Patrick Albert, Duke of

PUBLIC AUCTION.

THE Undersigned have received instructions

to sell by

PUBLIC AUCTION, FOR ACCOUNT OF THE CONCERNED,

on

SATURDAY,

the and March, 1907, at 2.30 PM., at their Sales Rooms, No. & Des Voeux Road, corner of Ice House Street,

A LARGE ASSORTMENT OF JAPANESE CURIOUS,

Comprising :-

BURNERS, WALL PLATES, GOLD and

OLD SATSUMA VASES, INCENSE

SILVER CLOISONNE WARE, TEA SETS, LACQUERED WARE, SILK-EMBROI DERIES, OLD BRONZES, WALL HANG-

Intimations

THE

ROBINSON PIANO

CO., LD.

TALKING

MACHINES

AND

RECORDS.

Connaught and Strathearn, K. G., K. AMENTS, MONOS, IVORY ORNA- New Stock just arrived

K. P., &c. &c.

The total output of refined sugar in Japan in the year 1905 was 154,000,000 kin, including, 24,000,000 kis on the mainland, 45,600,000 kin on various islands, and 83,800,000 kin in Formosa. The authorities of the Formoran Government and of the Department of Agri- culture and Commerce hoped, to increase the annual output of refined sugar to 500,000,000 kin. The import of raw sugar during lazı May it please Your Royal Highness, year totalled about 100,000,000 kiù. ` It was We the humble subjects of His Mast the desire of the Government to develop the Gracious Majesty the King Emperor, desire sugar, refining industry in Japan at least to most respectfully to wish Your oyal High- `ness, and also Their Royal Highnesses "the fully with foreign sugar admitted with only. Duchess of Connaught and Princess Patricia per cent. duty. The industry must not be of Connaught a most incers and cordial wel- allowed to remain until 1911 in such a primi- come to this part of His Majesty's dominions. tive state that it has to be sold at a figure. As a community of British subjects of necessitating a duty, of 40 per cent on the Chinese descent whose forefathers came to foreign product in order to equalise the price and settled down in this Colony and who them The term of the Conventional Tariffs on sugar selves were born in this Colony, we humbly. with Great Britain, and Germany expires in beseech Your Koyal Highness to be graciously 1911, and therefore the term of the present Bill pleased to accept this brief expression of our expires on July 16th, 1911.

gladness and joy at seeing Your Royal High- nasses, such prominent, and distinguished members of the Royal House, in our midst, and likewise of our gratification for the op. portunity afforded to us of once again as saving Your Royal Highness, no less a per sonage than the brother of His Majesty the King, of our loyal and constant devotion to the British Throne, and of expressing our deep sense of gratitude for the liberties and privileges which we enjoy under the aegis of the British Flag and our firm belief and unfaltering hope in the jealousy with which His Majesty the King and His Majesty's Government will ever follow the fortunes of any of His Majesty's Straits-born Chinese subjects in foreign countries and ports.

{

&c.

ALSO.

A quantity of CARVED IVORY FIGURES. Catalogues will be issued. TERMS:—AS usual,

HUGHES & HOUGH,

Auctioneers. Hangkong, 26th February, 1907

PUBLIC AUCTION.

T the Undersigned's Sales AT

2. Zelland Street,

ON

SATURDAY,

1257

Κόοπι,

the and March, 1907, at 2.30 P.M. VALUABLE FURNITURE,

Comprising:-

BRASS and IRON BEDSTEADS, WARDROBES, WASHSTANDS, TABLES, CHAIRS, GLASS and CROCKERYWARE, &c, &c.

ALSO

AND

One DRAWING ROOM SUITE (handsome); Two NEW TYPEWRITING MACHINES.

On view on Friday, the 1st March. Catalogues will be issued, TERMS AS usual, "

F. KIENE,

Auctioneer, Telephone No. 574.

Hongkong, 26th February, 1907.

BY ORDER OF THE MORTGAGEE,

'PUBLIC AUCTION. ·

[89

The following report is taken from the Jupun Chronicle of Feb. 19:-On Sunday afternoon at 3.15 a fire occurred in the harbour, which had it not been for prompt action of the Chief Officer of the Kawachi-muru, might have resulted disastrously for that vessel. The Rutbacki-muru arrived in Robe on Saturday from London, fi poris, with a full cargo,

At the proceedings of the committee on the amongst which was a large quantity of oils Bill on Friday, Mr. Mitsui stated that when a paint and chemicals. On Sunday afternoon Customs duty of 82.7 sen un refined sugar was discharging was actively proceeding and deducted from the re-imbursement of Ya.25, several lighters were grouped together re-

and a balance was repaid, it would amount to ceiving cargo from the hold aft. Two lighters admitting raw sugar duty-free, which would were full and a third was nearly ready to enable sugar refined in Japan to successfully leave the ship's side, when, just as some compete with foreign sugar, The sugar-refin- barrels di chlorate of suda had been releasing business in Japan was a very lucrative ed from the sling into the lighter, a rush

one, paying a dividend at the rate of 37 per of flame burst from the barrels. In less than a cent per annum, and the home industry might minute the lighter, which was faden with oil, be able to successfully compete with the A correspondent writes:While the resi-pitch, paint and chlorate of soda, was ablaze foreign product by sacrificing this large profit in dents of Wong-nei-chong Road were quietly from stem to steru. The coolies on board the part, even without receiving any bounty. enjoying their tiffin yesterday and discussing neighbouring lighters were panic-stricken, and the topics of the morning, they were greatly several jumped into the sea. One, who could startled by a strange noise which was being not swim, would have fated very badly had it 'made in the street. It began with yells and not been for a lifebuoy which was thrown

screams, followed by the scampering' of fool-

to him by the First Engineer of the Kowacht m. The wind, which was blowing strongly steps, and the blowing of a police whistle. which it was febred was never going to stop. off-shore, fanned the flames on to the Kawachi. The naiso threw the whole neighbourhood into

maru and Mr. McClelland, the Chief Officer, constemation.. Men, women and children- who had been vainly endeavouring to persuade some in their hurry fusgot to leave their napkins a tag to tow the burning lighter away from the behind--rushed into the street to ascertain the steamer's side, immediately gave a fire alarm. cause of the disturbance. Up a treci lukong was In a remarkably short space of time four seen blowing his whistle-perhaps it was alleg lines of hose were placed in position by the ed, be thought that from his perch aloft all the Japanese, crew and steady streams of water police stations in the Colony, would hear him. were directed down the ship's side; the heat Down the hillside a coolie rushed and broke from the burning lighter-being-so-great-as-to- the-news that the hill; was on fire. A glance scorch the paint on the walls of the hold. The in that direction showed the cause of the dis- cargo in this hold was chiefly oil and paint country under the present state of industries that the brief. sojourn in our midst of Your by an Indenture of Crown Leate'dated the

Mr. Wada, Vice Minister for Agriculture and Commerce, stated that the Japanese sugar- refineries would be placed on the same footing as the foreign industry by the measures suggested by Mr. Mitul, but a more decisive course would have to be taken for checking the import of sugar. The Vice-Minister, was inclined to disagree with Mr. Mitsui io regard to the profits of sugar-refineries. The Vice- Minister pointed out that the large profit made was chiefly due to large imports of sugar in anticipation of the operation of the new Cas toms Tariff as it was repeatedly amended; the profit wes not made by the actual working of the companies. It would be quite impossible to make such huge profits.in.the.latare..

Mr. Mitsui further inquired which policy the Government considered preferable for this

to protect the industry of su, ar-refining, which was of an industrial nature, or the industry of producing raw sugar of an agricultural nature. The V ce-Minister replied that energy must be exercised to develop both industries alike.

Mr. Naujo asked why it was necessary to maintain the legislation for developing the sugar industry in Japan. Did the Govern ment deem it necessary to retain the legislation

try in Formosa? even for protecting the sugar-producing indus-

The Vice-Minister stated that the output of raw sugar in Formosa was at present, inade quate to supply the demand for raw sugar in Japan.

the

turbance. Half an acre of grass and shrub and the men worked hard to prevent these was burning brightly. Immediately a fire; igniting. By this time many launches bad fighting force was organized, consisting of arrived, but could not approach the lighter the leading residents of that locality, and steps owing to the intense heat and the many ex- were taken, to extinguish the blaze. One plosions of the oil barrels; and they had to gentleman was seen hurrying to the scene watch three other lighters catch fire without with a glass of water, another with a syringe being able to get them clear. These lighters lady, who appeared to be directing the opera were cut adrift from the Kawuchi-mara by the tions from the street, suggested to a third to get Chief Officer's orders with a view to coabling a blanket, a number of others carried sticks, the launches to tow then away, and they now while another volunteer was dispatched to the drifted astern, on the way setting fire to the nearest telephone to call up the fire brigade, K'amachi-mara's boats and rigging.

Voder Then a start was made by the volunteers to the orders of the Chief Officer two lines of squelch the fire. They, no doubt, took thifigs hose were taken aft, where they threw steady very seriously indeed, but at the same time-streams of water there was the amusing side. The gentleman work which were now well alight Smoke. on the boats and wood-

Mr. Watanabe asked for the estimated with the syringe had only one squirt, which

was observed coming from the lavatories eft, putput of raw sugar in Formosa in 1911. he said, would have saved the trouble of the and it was found necessary to send a line of Mr. Iwai, Director of the Formoran Civil brigade bad he not dropped it into the fire. The hose along owing to the woodwork having Administration, after dwelling upon volunteers with the sticks did the best work of caught fire. At about 3.45 the four burning condition of the sugar-producing industry the lot. They hammered away at the fire and lighters had drifted astern of the Kawachi-muru in Formin at some length, stated that the pro- by the time the fire brigade limped to the scene and the police launches were soon pouring duding capacity of various companies in the there was only left a heap of smouldering asbes. streams of water into three of them that were island was expected to develop in the near This was eventually killed and the Wong-laden with sheet iron, rails, machinery, etc. The feture until the output of sugar amosaled in chong residents left the scene, wondering when fourth, which had nearly burnt itself out, wax value to ¥200,000,000. The official added that the next scare was coming along.

connected with a launch and was towed towards the committee could easily imagine. the effect Mirume, twice getting adrift, however, owing to of the Bill, when passed, on the sugar industry thel tow rope burning, and distributed to the in Formosa. After some farther questions had Beighbouring steamers volumes of suffocating been put and answered, the meeting rose. smoke which emanated from its burning cargo of oil and paint.

The Yokohama Chamber of Commerce has addressed a memorial to the Premier and the Ministers for Finance and Agriculture and Commerce, arging that the continuation of the existing sugar-tax reimbursement law. was necessary for the developing of the sugar, refining industry, The leading sugar mer chants of Yokobama have also addressed!

THE WEATHER,

The following report is from Mr. F. G. Figg, First Assistant of the Hongkong Observatory:

On the 20th at 12.05 p.-The barometer has

risen in E. Japan, and fallen over the E. coast

of China and the Loochoos,

A low pressure area appears to be developing over the Eastern Sea, and the highest pressure

is over Central China,

Moderate monsoon may be expected in the Formosa Channel and the China Sea.

FORECAST,

1.-Hongkong and neighbourhood, E. to, N. winds, moderate or light; fair.

Formosa Channel, N.E. to N. winds, moderate.

3-South coast of Chios between Hongkong and Lamocks, same as No. 1,

4-South coast of China between Hongkong sad Hainan, same as No. 2.

...

MR. GEO. P. LAMMERT has received

instractions to sell by PUBLIC AUCTION,

ON

THURSDAY,

THE FOLLOWING

We are reminded that this, is the sesond occasion on which Your Royal Highnes The Duke and Duchess of Connaught have graced this Colony with your August Presence, the 14th day of March, 1907, at 3 P.M., at his

Sales Rooms, Daddell Street, and we desire to bear testimony to the fact that the great and steady advance, since the first memorable vizit of Your Royal Highnesses to these shores, in the social, commercial and educational affairs of our Colony has been due to the wisdom and soundcess of our British policy.

We pray that Your "oyal Highness will be pleased to convey-our-humbleˇexpression of loyalty to His Majeny the King Emperors:

fa conclusion, we most respectfully hope Royal Highnesses and of Her Royal Highness the Princess Patricia of Connaught will be pleasant one as no doubt Your Royal Highness' visit in connection with your military duties will be beneficial to the Colony.

(Signed on behalf of the Straits-born Chinese

And we, as in duty bound, will ever pray.

community)

Sing pore, February 16, 1907.

Do.

COMMERCIAL

TO-DAY'S EXCHANGE.

Selling

London-Bank T.T.....

Do. demand

4 months' sight France Bank T...... Germany-Book T.T... America-Bank T.T.

India T.T.

Do.

demand ...................... Shanghai-Bank T.T...............KERRY Japan-Bank T.T........................................ Singapore T.T.......... Java-Bank T.T........

Buying.

VALUABLE LEASEHOLD

PROPERTY

Situate at SHAUKIWAN, in the Colony of

Hongkong, viz. 1–

All that PIECE ox PARCEL OF GROUND. situate at Shaukiwan aforesaid registered in the Land Office as SHAUKIWAN INLAND LOT NO. to Together with all erections and premises (if any) thereon, Area 15,280 square feet or thereabouts, Term 75 years, created

21st day of July, 1902. Crown Rent 386 on,

sale, apply to

For further particulars and conditions of Messrs. JOHNSON, STOKES & MASTER,

Solicitors for the Mortgagee,

..2/2 11/16

....80) 537

.2.27A

-164

|

16g

.54 % prem

*

1331

a months sight L/C.

...a/33/16 6 months' sight L/C....

..3/31 30 days' sight San Francisco & New York .544. 4 months' right

do.

55. 30 days' sight Sydney and Melbourne....3 7/16 months' right Franca ......................................2851 6 months' sight

....2.87 4 months' sight Germany*****

2.331 Bank of England rate............... Far Silver

31 15/16

Sovereign ......

59.00

"

OPIUM QUOTATIONE,

Par pical

The fire on the Kowackianaru was soon extinguished, and great credit is due to the Chief Officer and meo, not, only for the ex .pedition with which the hose was got ready, but for the able manner in which they coped with the fire, despite the difficulties under which they had to labour. The Chief Officer petitions to the two Hauses of the Diet to a Today's quotations are as follows:- is also deserving of praise for the fare-sight similar effect-Japan Chronicle. ** and promptitude displayed. Besides the dam- age to the Kewicht-inars four lighters belong. log to the Kobe Pier Company and their con tents were more or less damaged one being entirely destroyed. We understand the dam- age in covered by insurance, but until an inquiry is instituted no estimate of the loss can be arrived at. At present the immediato cause of the fire is unknown.

Maiwa New

Old Older Oldest

The Viceroy of Minche Provinces has wired that owing to great loss sustained by the naval Dockyard, it would be well that the same shall be made a commercial undertaking. The Viceroy hopes to appoint Chen Pas-shen, the Falon Now Director, and Hu Kuglion, the Associate parts New Director, and has already raised, two million

Old taela for the purpose.

Persian (Paper)

(@) 800/830 850/870 900/920

・

Per chest

[email protected]

935

or to

'

Mr. GEO, P. LAMMERT,

Auctioneer. Hongkong, 26th February, 1907.

INDO-CHINA STEAM NAVIGATION

COMPANY, LIMITED,

FROM CALCUTTA, PENANG AND SINGAPORE.

HE Company's Steamship THE

"KUTSANG"

[253

having arrived from the above Ports, Consignees

of Cargo by her are hereby informed that their Goods will be delivered from alongside:

Cargo impeding the discharge or remaining

on board after 4 PM, the 28th jost, will he

landed at Consignees' risk and expense,

No Fire Insurance will be effected.

Bills of Lading will be countersigned by.

JARDINE, MATHESON & Co.,

General Managers. Hongknag, 26th February, 1907.

16

STEAM TO CANTON.

HE Now Twin Screw Steel Steamer

THE “KWONG TUNG”.....1,438,.,U, W, WALKER Leaves Hongkong for Canton on each Sun- day, Tuesday and Thursday, at every evening. Leaves Canton for Hongkong on each Mon- day, Wednesday and Friday; about 5,30 n'clock every evening.

This Fine New Steamer, ban 'upexcelled. Accommodation for First Class Passengers and is it throughout by Electricity. Electric Fans in First Class. Cabins,

Passage Fare-Single Journey

Meals

..5: each.

The Company's Wharf is situated in front of the New Western Market, opposite the old Harbour Office.

YUEN ON S.S. CO., LD, ".... No, B, Queen's Road Wast Hongkong, 14th January, 1997

LARGE AND VARIED

ASSORTMENT

MUSIC.

Comio Opera Scores

and Dance Music.

RECEIVED BY EVERY MAIL.

Hongkong, 29th November, 1906.

· A GREAT · REPUTATION

IS ONLY WON BY GREAT &CHIEVEMENTS

D&LMECALLUMS

Perfection

"PERFECTION' SCOTCH WHISKY

HAS A WORLDĂVIDE REPUTATION FOR EXCELLENCE OF QUALITY. FOUNDED ON THE EXPERIENCE. OF ITS CONSUMERS-

That is Why

WHICH ONCE TRIED İT İS ALWAYS]} -- PREFERRED TO OTHER BRANDS SIMPLY A CASE OF QUALITY

:FLAVOUR-

H. PRICE & Co.,

SOLE AGENTS.

Per Case 12 Bottles

$16.00.

10 per cent. Discount allowed until further

notice.

Houghton, nöth February, 19073

Page 5Page 6