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ntation.

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, FRIDAY JULY 5, 1907.

countries from 1637 till the present time. The story is told in the most prosaic language, fact piled ca fact, without a single meditative break, but, the very absence of rhetorical fireworks, the absolute plainness of speech and devotion to

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SHANGHAI REPORT OF HONOURS CONFERRED:

AELEGRAM from Kuangchengire repeats in HONGKONG VOLUNTBER CORPS.M statement that M. Pokotiloff, Russian Minister to Peking, has concluded a secret agreement for the exploitatios of the mines around Kiakhia. The sanction of the artis stated has already been obtained and preparations for work are is progres".

Parade A Headquartere at 5:30 pm, on

Monday, the 8th July, for infantry drill Col Serg, Stacey will. aliend

Parade At Headquarters at 5.33 p.m. un

collision, the fict being impressed on his mind by" Sergeant. Gordon 'asking him where the Sffield way and on pointlag hur ost he saw. the red light burning in the daytime the wreck was marked by a red flag three fest square. The lamp was a first quality ship's lamp built to resist strong wind, and it would not be likely in bo blown out. A sudden frequently happened in collisions de

MAIL advices from Korea states, that a New Wednesday, the 10th July, for fécture an of Hongkong, who, according to the telegram, severe impact might cause it to go out, as had

canim of maxim gun. Bergt. Windsor

York milionaire has applied to the Tokyo foreign office through Count Okuma for leveR.GA, will attend. to start a beer sugar industry in Korea. The

| M. C. Q'S PARADE,

Parade. At headquarters at 6.30 pm on Wednesday, the roth inst. for instructional

to enhance the value of the historical docu- ment and arrest the attention of the reader. Three hundred years ago there was no foreign de beyond that carried on by the adventurous merchants who defied the dan-Japanese foreign office is unwilling to grant

the application. In the protectorate, as the in gers by sea and the restrictions imposed by dustry is being considered by a Japanese com

drill Sergh, White, R.G.A. will attend.

Note:-Members attending the infantry drills the shogun. The overseas trade really

must bring their own rifles. No rifles will be dates from 1858 when commercial treaties pany. Sufficient capital cannot be secured by

the Japanese concern, however, and it is seekissued from the armoury for these parades. were concluded with Great Bruin, the ing the American to join interesis and fornt an United States of America, and three other American-japanese company. “ Powers; and the rates of import and export duties were fixed by agreement with them, while at the same time a few important ports

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LEAVE

Gunner A. N. Clothier is granted leave of A TOKID te egram of 28th-ul says: The Absence out of the Colony for 3 months with

effect from theist August, 1907. Tokio Chamber of Commerce will issue to.

Armourer Sergt. G. W. Avenell is granted morto a circular to President Roosevelt and

with effect from the roth July, 1907.

in the list of Birthday Honoun which appears in the column reserved for Reator's Exclusive -Service-in-the Narzh China Daily News of the 19th ult. appens the name of Mr.J. R. Michael, has been made a Companion of the Order of St Michael and St. George. Representatives of Mr. Michael's office in Hongkong have so kaowledge of his preferment, and none of the other newspapers either here, in the Straits or in Shanghai which publish the list of decor ations, conferred on Far Eastern residents makes mention of Mr. Michael's name. Still, the information in the News telegram is clear and distinct. Between the names of Mn Alexander Hose, the British Commercial Attaché in China, and the Hon. Mr. W. Cha ham, Director of Public Works, Hongkong,

asa recipient of the C.M.G. If a mistake has been made, then it is an extraordinary ones if not, it is inexplicable how we in Hongkong have failed to receive the intelligence, Possibly

Sergeant. Gordon spoke to being on the Yaumati Wharf after dinnar, on the night of the collision, with the last witness and the la ter pointing out the sunken hulk Stanfield on which witness saw a red light burning, af

Furiber, avidence was then board and Mti Slade addressed the Court on behalf-of-the- defendants, and argued that the plaintiffs had no case, as there had been no negligence on the part of the defendants, whereas tho, plain." tiffs had not used even the moit ordinary caution in navigating the floi P on the night

alone to blame, and he submitted, that the plaintifs case must- fjli; «*),

10,00 were opened to foreign, commerce. Rapid the American Chamber of Commerce, in which leave of absence out of the Colony for 4 weeks comes that of "Mr. J. R. Michael, Hongkong," of the collision, and those on the launch were

13.07 development followed, and in 1866 the Conventional tariffs with Great Britain and 2000 the United States were revised. The writer remarks: "From 1869 to 1881. was the 2400 period during which, with the single' excep

tion of 1876, the imports exceeded, the ex-

OUR CLARETS, including the lowest pricoil, are of exceptional valuc, and guaranteed to be the genuine product of the juice of the grape.

stated that a repet tion of the outrage on Japanese in San Francisco will affect tradir. tionist friendship and the Tradt between the two countries. The Chamber emphasizes the pa sibility of a solution of the question frank exchange of views, while expressing cohy

JOINED,

Mr. R. A. Taylor Joined the Corps in the 25 June, 197, assigned Corps No, gig and posted to the Engineer Company.

Mr. G. G. Franklin joined the Corps on the

posted to the Right Hall No. 2 Company,

Mr. W. Thom (Jr.) joined the Corps on the and July, 1907, assigned Corps. No. 971 and posted to the Engineer Company.

Sir Henry then addressed the Court and said that there were certain question so, be

Mr. Michael is in the position of those eminent considered. First, Were the defendanta men who bave read their ownobiluaries. He has in possession of the wreck on the right ef attained distinction at all events, even although the 21st October? If the anod was

ports, while during the following twelvefidence in the sailsfactory nature of the official 1st July, 17, asigned Corps 'No. 970 and it may only be for a time." Ifiths true that "com- "Yes", then did they'lake all proper precau-

years from 1882 to 1893 there was, with the exception of 1890, an annual excess of ex- ports over imports. In the course" of these years absolute order was restored in the country, a constitutional government was ́es-

·tablished om'a firm basis, and both the Gov-

steps now being taken.

THE xan and the rain are in such daily association in the days of the sportman's spring, and more than ever, is he inclined at this season to give some passing thought in the phenomend of nature, that one comes to wonder sometimes whether he reflects as he might do on the cruent and people concentrated all their

eternal exchange, how the drops of water that efforts upon productive industry; sil which the sun takes up from the fields over which he produced their due effect upon cur foreign trips, the gall links that he plays over, the” trade, and, moreover, the steady deprecia-rivers and streams that he fisten, are every one tion of silver in those yea se.e indirectly of of them placed back again, perhaps not on the great advantage to the expansion of our ex- shine fields or in the same rivers, but in some port trade. The war in 1894 had no per-field of river somewhere.—Fry's Magazine." ceptibile effect on the commercial prosperity of the country, whose merchants were seiz- ing every opportunity to expand the ramifi cations of their foreign connections, and development has been the rale all along the line until, at the present time, the importance of Japanas a factor in the world's markets is both appreciated and feared. Turning to the A. S. WATSON & CO., sub-section of the article in question dealing

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OLARETS from the celebrated Chateaux above mentioned are too well known to connoisseurs to need comment, and we can con fidently recommend them as mature and in fine condition.

ALEXANDRA BUILDINGS.. Hongkong, sith June, 1907,

MARRIAGE,

with trade relations with other countries, we learn that according to the trade returns for [311906, the country which does the largest amount of trade with Japan is the United States whose exports, and imports stood at

lowed by China with yen - $75,000,000 (17,920,328) and Great Britain with yen 124,000,000 (£12,704,918). The largest

At Shanghai, ERNEST JAMES ETHERDEN,

Ox Tuesday last the Chinese cook on board, the steamer Janila was arrested on a charge, of assault, while his assistant kid to bs sent to hospital suffering from a wound in the throat, which was inflicted during a fight. This merging the assistant cook was discharged from hospital and he appeared at the Police Court to prosecute his assailant. Inspector itchie, who had charge of the case, said that the two men had some words in the ship's pantry over some trifling matter. The cook lost his temper and picking up a broken beer bottle struck the complainant on the throat; causing a nasty gash. Mr. Ome fined the arcused $25, with the option of six weeks' hard

$100 to be of gopil conduct for a year.

Mr. H. C. Carmichal joined, the Corps on the and July, 1907, assigned Corps No. qùa and posted to the Left Hall No. 1 Company.

'Mr. P. K. Miller joined the Corps on the. and July, 1957, assigned Corps No. 973 and posted to the Lelt Half No. 2 Company...

Mr. R. Bridger joined the Corps on the 2nd

July, 1957, assigned Corps No. 974 and posted to the Left Hal No. 2 Company.

RESIGNED. Bombardier A. E. Rogers is permitted to resign on leaving the Colony with effect from the 1st July, 1907.

RIGHT HALF NO, I COMPANY, Members are reminded that the rat shoot for the Nicholson Cup will take place on Sunday next, the 7th instant; at King's Park Range Kowloon. Spoon compelllions will be carried

on as usual.

'A., J. THOMPSON; Capitis, Staff Officer Hongkong Volunter Corps.

Hongkong, 3rd July, 1907,

A COOLIS walked aboard the steam launch Chi Led which was noored alongside ike Yan- ma-ti Ferry wharf, in Connaught Road Central, yesterday afternoon, and remained on board

AFTER THE TYPHOON.

ACTION FOR DAMAGES SUSTAINED BA LAUNCH.

ing events cast their shadows before, then Mr.tion to prevent acc dents? In the defence it Michael may be congratulated in advancę, but was not denied that they were in posession of that does not account for the report in the the wreck. Ia proof of this Sir Henry said Now's telegram, which apparently escaped the that he would read a letter from Mr. Gotham' other newspapers in this part of the world. to the Yangtze Company, and did so. In this letter the writer offered to accept $16,000 in lieu of the $30,000 for which the hulk and machimery were insured on, condition that he.. might have the management, direction and control of the hulk until he find salved the machindiy, after which his interest in the Ja "the Original Jurisdiction Court, this hulk would coaso. Secondly, who hit the morning, his Honour the Chief Justice presid wreck? The defendad, thereby proving ing the case was continued in which Messrs. they had the possession, manageralt, direc Chi Wo and Company, of No. 59, Wing We||tion and control of the wreck. The Harbour Lane, ship-builders, sued, the Fumigating and master had authority to order thosein posses Disinfecting Bureau, L.As of Pedder Street for sion of a week to light it at night; be did so; - recovery of the sum of $1013, being the he ordered Mr. Gorham to light the wreck, and mount of damages sustained by the steam by accepting the obligation Mr. Gorham launch Hot Pain consequence of her having showed himself to have the popiession and on the night of October 21si, struck the hale control of the wreck. He never disputed the Stanfield in the barbour.

Sir Henry. Berkeley, K,, instructed by Mr. A. U Jackson, of Messrs, Johnson, Stokes and Master, appeared for the plaintiffs and Mr. M. W. Slade instructed by Mr. G. K. Hall Brutton, of Messrs, Brution and Hett, repic- sented the defendants, -

The case for the plaintiff being closed, Mr. Slade opened and said that the bulk was sunk on the 18th September and from that time to

second son of J. H. Stringer, of Christchurch, about yen 196,000,000, (£20,081,967), fol.labour, and also bound him over in the sum öl until the lunch was ready to leave. Then he the 9th October the wreck remained unlighter. saw no light on the wreck at that time. As ze

N. Z., to GLADYS ESTRLIE, eldest daughter of Calvin shields, of Portland, Oregon.

.DEATH.

On May 24th, 1907, at Newcastle-on-Tyne, HELEN THOMSON, aged ji years, the beloved wife of J. H. Amsoil.

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By ind permission of Lieut. Col. W. Scott Moncrieff and Officers, the Band of the 3rd. Bai, "The Duke of Cambridge's Own (Middlesex of music, during dinger, at the Hongkong Hutel, -morrow, the 6th inst

Harbour Master's authority to give him that order, and in accordance with that order Mr. Gorbain ordered a lamp to be placed on the wreck, and they Ind that lamp before them now. The weight of evidence showed that... the light was not lighted at the time of the collision Logan and Kynoch, two indepen. dant witnesses, had testified to their passing this vici ity of the wreck within but a very short time of the collision, and they

-gards im Hot Po, all the evidence showed they every care was exercised in her navigation. The owner, who had just lost ore launch, was on board for the purpose of seeing if anything

"And was it likely," continued "Sir Henry, that the owner would go 'cavorting around the harbour in a reckless manner, under the circumstances? As regards the lights several witnesses had said they

aid, they saw light, but they were "all kome distance off, and had not in any way proved that the light they saw was the Stanfeld's light There were numbers of red lights about the harbour on that night and it would be very easy for the distant oblervers to mistake sny light in the same direction for what should

customer in 1906 was the United States Regiment) will play, the following programme and made a fl-ing leap for the pier. The theftions for the in!vage of the machinery of, could be done 10wards salving the other launch,

whose imports from Japan amounted to yen 126,050,000 (£12,909,836), followed by

The Hongkong Celegraph China witryen 118,00,000 (£12,090, 64)+

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picked up a pair of black gauze pants, belong-On the 9th October an official from the Har- bour Office went to Mr. Gorham and asked the wharfas the launch was backing out. Wong him if he was working on the wreck, and on ing to Wong Yau, a deck hand, and jumped to Yu saw his trousers salling along the wharf learning that he was looking after the opera-

made no attempt to escape. He was charged the Stanfield, he requested Mr. Gotham with larceny before Mr. F:A. Hazeland, at the to light the wreck at night. No work was Police Cour, this forenson, and was sentenced done by Mr. Gotham's men at night and there "lo three weeks' gaol and six hours' stocks.

fore, it was not obligatory on him to light the "wreck at night as he was not the owner SINCE the 2nd u't, there have been discovered + However he said he would de so, and instruct only two cases of violation of the opium lawed his assistant Mr. Wright to see to it. The inaug rate in Shanghai from that date. One latter, thereupon, ordered a first quality, copper in the Western section of the native city and red-globe lamp of strong manufacture, and another in the Central. In both cases the had that placed in position on the wreck culprits were former keepers of opium Then he engaged a boatmas and his wife to divans. They have been arrested and are

go out every evening and trim, and light the

saw the

HONGKONG, FRIDAY, JULY 5, 1907,

JAPANS FOREIGN TRADE,

From the Japanese Minister of Finance we have received a bulky volume entitled

The Seventh Financial and Economic Athin the case of the United States and Italy. LARGE shipments of flour and agricultural now suffering punishment in the Chihsien' lamp. It was unfurtunate that these two wit-have been on the Stanfield. If there had been

God

God Save the King.

machinery are in making to North China ports and Siberia. On an average two steam ship; a month leave Seattle with every inch of their carrying capacity filled: The British steamship Inture, of the Weir line, scheduled to sit middle of last month was to take about

6, 0 tons of freight. This cargo consists

France with yen 40,000,000, (£4,098,361), Korea with yen 25,000,000 (£3,561,475)(a) Song Ay when this Snow Thi Great Britain with you 23,000,000 (£2,350,- 557 and Italy with yen 13,000,000 (Lay 219,508); these figures are eight and a half times the corresponding figures für 1896- in the case of China, seven and a half times in the case of Korea, four times each

nual of Japan," which simply teams with in and a little more than twice in the cases of formation and must prove a perfect mine of Great Britain and France. The largest knowledge for those who desire to obtain exporter to Japan in 1916 was Great Britain an accurate conception of the progress which

front whom imports to the amount of yen has been made by that remarkable kingdan. 101,000,000 (£10,348,351) were taken, fol- Facts and figures jostle each other through lowed by the United States with fea out the report to such an extent that they 70,000,000 (£7,173,131), British India with are apt to produce at first sight a motion of yen 60,000,000 (£6,147,841), China with yen bewilderment, but a short survey of the work 57,000,000 (£5,840,163) Germany with yen is sufficient to show how admirably, the 42,000,000 (£4,303,173), the Netherlands scheme of tabulation has been arranged. Indies with yen 24,000,000 £3,459,036), and There are in all six sections devoted respec- Belgium with yen 10,000,000 (£1,034,590). tively to finance; agriculture, industry and The entire report is from beginning to end commerce; foreign trade; banking and. one of advancement and success in fighting money market;-communications; and Tai- the commercial battle with foreign competi- wan and Korafuto., While, there is also, tors. From the Japanese standpoint the under the head of "Appendix," important record is not merely satisfactory.bul'inspir articles dealing with the financial affairs of ing. As the result probably of the impetus Korea, the finance and economy of Kwangiven to imade after the war there was an tung Province, the financial system of Japan, evident inclination on the part of Japanese after two o'clock this morning he heard a great and the currency system in that country merchants and financiers to "plunge, which disturbance on board the steam launch in From these bald outlines it will be brought about the incritable financial crisis, which was then moored alongside her recognised that practically, the entire com in which twelve banks had to close theiriching the deck of the launch saw A number

mostly of flour and firming implements. Most of the four-goes to Shanghai, while the farm ing implemens are consigned to Vladivo stok The fact was to be followed on June 20 by the steamship Boverie, of the same line. The Boveric was due to arrive at Vancouver on Sih ut. with an inward cargo of 7,000 tons of cont from Moji, consigned to concerns of the British side. After discharging the vessel wilshift to Seattle and start loading for the same ports of call as the. Faverit.

ramen, while their property has also been confiscated to Government. We understand Jhat the Tautai has also punished and dismissed from the service the gendarmes who were on patrol at the time of the discovery of the violation of the opium law. It is also

stated that the tip of the Yinsiangkang sec.

tion, beyond Yangtzepan, has reported to the Shanghai city; magistrate that the proprietors of the opium divans of his section have been forced by certain foreigners to re-open their business, and that the Trotai has ordered-a #trict investigation to be made as to the truth of the statement.-N. CD. Netus."

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acases were brought into Court at the last a light the owner, the coxswain, or engineer: hearing, and for some reason since then they must have seen it; and if there had would had not been seen or heard of, and their the owner allow the coxswain to dash his whereabouts could not be traced. But inde-launch on to the wreck just after he had pendent evidence would be given to show that been looking for the Hol How, his other red light was burning brightly on the sight wrecked launch? If the light was not lit, there was no evidence of carelessness in the naviga- tion of the Hot Poi il it was lit the Hoi l'o

in question, at least up to to pm. On the 9th

October Wright and Sergeant, Gordon who were personal friends,, dined together in a friendly way, and after dienst went to the Yau- mali Wharf, and Gordon asked Wright where the sunken langeld was. The wreck was pointed out to him, and both saw the red light on her then burning brightly. At that time it was merely an unimportant incident, but the The N.C. D. New mys:-Shanghai and next morning when news was gathered of the other British communities in the Far East will collision the incident assumed important receive with lively satisfaction the news that proportions, and so the event was impressed Mr. Alexander Hosie has received the honour upon the minds of Wright and Gordon. Cap- of knighthood. Sir A. Hole has been associattain Parsons, of the s.. Alders, which steamer the police pinnace in Yaumti Bay shortlyed with China for over thirty years and, after had since taken the place of the hulk Stanfield, rising to the position of Con ul-General for the also Law the light burning sa the hulk every

·Province of Szechuan, has devoted himsell for night. "On the night in question there was a the last three years xclusively to British trade strong north wind blowing, and the captain interests in this Empire in his capacity of H. M. considered the advisabili y-of letting out more Commercial-tachs. It required only a slight cable. He went along the deck to take observa.

WHILE Policeman Montagu was on duty in.

wharf. The officer hurried to the scene and on

would never bava got on to the wreck, for there was absolutely no evidence that the Hoi Po was going at anything but a proper speed, Captain Hall had stated that there was only slight injury to the stem of the flot Po which would not have been the fact if she was going at any improper speed...

The "argument was continuing when the Court adjourned.

PROPERTY SALE,

At three o'clock this afternoon Mr. Geo. R

Lammert, auctioneer, put up for sale by public audition, at his sales rooms in Duddell Street, the very valuable teaichold property situate st

mercial interests of the country are encom doors. But the super optimism which pre-of men attacking à coolie. Four mín, three acquaintance, with Sir Alexander himself or tions and found the Ald con was quite safe, Victoria and registered in the Land Office as passed within the covers of this report, and vailed in the early part of this year has been launchmen and the coolie were arrested. At with his attractively written Reports to realize and so he let out no more cable, but it was Subsection No.3 of Section A, of Murine Lot

that little or nothing which has taken definite shape and form in the way of com merce is left untouched. Manifestly, it would be impossible to deal with all the intricate and thought-inspiring statements and dissertations which have been brought

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

The

cooled and the ntercantile thermometer Yau-ma-ti Police Statíða the launchmen accused

how thoroughly and eff clively he has thrown while taking those observations that he noticed. steadied, so that the outlook at the present thecoolie of stealing the engine room bell. They himself into his work and how keenly he is the red light burning on the Stanfield, day is as hopeful as could be desired.

stated that of late a number of things had been trade in the Far East. The honour. conferred above.

actuated by the one desire of promoting British

Captain Parsons was called and testified as stolen from the launch and when they saw

To Sir Heary witness said he noticed the coplie aboard at that time of the night they upon him come not only as a reward for per thought he was there to steal and hammered roual merit but as a happy indication that light particularly because he had instructions him at once. This story was not believed and attention is now being directed officially to the to see if it was burning, from Mr. Gorbem. together and tersely expressed in the "F THERE WAs à large number of guests at the Sergeant Appleton charged the quartette with Reed for Stain promotion of trade interests.

When he want to see if it was necessary to H.E. CRU BUNG-CHI, 1 to Grand Councillor, let out more cable it was about 8.30 p.m. He was again aroused at about 10,30. p.m. by a Assistant Grand Secretary and President of the Waiwupu, left Peking for Tientsin on 28th whistling on a steamer, and he got up but saw ult, morning on route for his home in Hunan nothing particular. He did not see the light

burning then on the Stanfield,

Ferexamined I had no means of going to the wreck to re-light the lamp

Witness thad about half a boat with most

Mr. Hazeland fined

ancial and Economic Annual" in the space Kowloon Hotel last night when the new mana- disorderly Behaviour. of a single article, but the broad assertion may ger of the astablishment gave what was desthom $3 each at the Police Court, to-day. be made that the briefest study of the figurescribed as an independence Day dinner. An collated will afford a clearer understanding excellent mean was submitted and the toast of THE flour-milling industry is fast growing in why every Japanese should have, as the the day duly honoured. Machado's string Japan, as it is considered picrative in view of province. Before leaving the Capital bis Excel. Scotch say, "a guid concell o' himsel'." To bind was in attendance.

Mr. Slade You had no boat on the Aldecoat

the large imporations of American flour. A lency had a farewell audience of the Throne, the foreign reader who plods carefully THE time granted Fuu Kia Tong to surrendermarked growth is noticed already this year. and it is reported that the Empress Dowager through the statistics it is safe to say that to his bail having expired late yesterday after: For instance, the Toda flour mill, the Meiji kept him soling in the audience room asking the Japanese weights and measures which noon Mr. Haseland made the order estresting four mill, the Teikoku flour mill and the Man- questions, etc, quite an hour and a half- necessarily crop up on almost every page the Soo he had deposited at the Magistracy. the flour mill concerns have been established that Prince Ching, who was also waiting of its bottom knocked out (Laughter).

in the Kwanto district, branch mills of the for an audience, ovinced, considerable un

Mr. Slade: Then although you were, in- will prove somewhat of a stumbling-block, Pun, it will be remembered, was charged with

Masuda and Japan companies have been ceasiness in the ante-chamber of the Palace. strected to see that the red light was kept even although there is an introductory obtaining $25 under. false pretences and ime

tablished in Kobe, while the Kobe rice clean being troubled with the apprehension that, burolog, when you saw it was out you had no table showing the Dritish and French Personating a Police Court interpreter, '

ing firm at Hyogo has also sinned a flour mill, perhaps, her Majesty might thange her mind, means of going to the wreck?*

Witness: None whatever, and there ware equivalents. "But that aside, the contents Tan sugar-refining industry in Japanh steadily Some of those new mills bave already com revoke her previous unfavourable edict and of the annual are absorbingly interesting growing, the monthly output of sugar at present menced operations, while the others are lostre Chu Hung chi to his former high polno sampany to be had.

Mr. William Wright, an employee of the Fu and furnish matter for reflection at all amounting to 350,0.0 piculs, of which too,coo open shortly. When all these mills are in follon. Fortunately for the cause of progress, points. Perhaps the section which wpiculs are produced by the Dairi fugar Re-operation, together with the old mills-the ja; however, the Prince was agreeably disappoint: migating and Disinfecting Bursa, Ld, spoke as most keenly appeal to the non-Japanese ning Company, and 150,000-piculs by the pan, Masuda, Nagasaki, Sapporo and Taised, and Chy Hung-chi bas started at last for to receiving instructions from Mr. Gorbim to reader is that devoted to foreign trade, An Japan Sugar Refining Company. Three paw baysabi mills--the output of four in Japan his home, from the retirement of which he may get a red light fixed upon the wreck. He did elaborate merles of statistici à followed by and Kobe-are expected to commence opera-

refining companies the Yokohama, Nagbya will be considerably Increased. A large in never emerge, or, again, by one of these strange so and produced the lamp, and receipted bill may then be seen in the import of wheat | turns of the wheel of faciuns, once more aban for same dated 9th October, and algoed, by an epitome which traces the rise and one befers the end of the year, when the total from Austrails, while the imponation of Ameil- don for the iurmoil and excitement of political Bailey and Complay. He also spo advance of Japan's rolations with other monthly output will increase to 400,000 picula. cap flour will be largely checked"

Ute, Intriguse and counterintrigues.

crease

No. 67 A., Section E. of inland lot No. 1,016, the Remaining Portion of Section D. of Ioland Lot No. 1,016, Section A. of Marine Lot No- 334, and Section A. of Marine Lot No. 137, together with the buildlugs thereon, known

No. 363 Queen's Road West, and No. 176 Wing Lok Street, Mr. E. J. Gia, of Messrs. Wilkinson and Grist, watched the sifa on behalf of the owners.

The property was put up in two join, îht onn bolag No. 363 Qunca's Road, which sold for $15,100. Lot two was No. 176 Wing Lok Street, which realized $33,000, making a total of $48,103 Mr. Wong Wing was the purchaser of both lots

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French (Tonkin) zih jasť, Indian (Flopsang) 8th ́inst. American (Dorie) oth inst. Indian (Kumsang) 13th inst. Indian (Kutzung) 18th inst.

The Imperial German Mail na, Greitimas, which left here on 5th ult, arrived at Genoa on 4th instigat za m2

The N.G.. S. S. Cola, Ischia left Sloga- pore for this port to-dar, and may be expected sueing the light burning on the, night of the - here on or about the riik inst,