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CANTON DAY BY DAY,

WEST RIVER PATROL”.

[From Our Qwn Gerrerfondent)

THE HONGKONG TELEGI

tened to remove the cofin away, leaving other articles untouched, which were all consumed by the flames. In removing, the toffin, a we. man wavinjured. The cause of the fire was due to the upselling ofa kajpieno lamp by, a zbivadLbf; the hours. The different fre brigades ware at once on the scene to render a

asplotance, but could not get the fee under cosifol until about 8.30 p.m.

PH SATURDAY, FEBRUARY

shareaniders, absorbing The Bi2,100, and the sam of Tip 30gon has been written off various

ants, leaving ↳ balance of Tis, 217,399.88 be carried forward to Bezt Rccount. The rectorá announce- thất thay haec pārpôsoly carried forward, an exceptionally large, sum this year, as li is their intention to propose at the general meeting that a special cash reserve food be formed, and that part ofani ambant 'be transferred to it.

Exchange The Bank's selling rate on London 1/io/ on demand. The T/T rale on Shangbai is 741.

German Ban India Th Do Shangh Singu?

Java-Bank T.T.

" months' sight L/C.) 6 monthe sight-L/C;/

1 months' sight

days sight San Francisco

„Canlan, 7th February.** In meluing the tonggiance of the West Birac Peral service, the Central Governmeal

AS THE WEST RIVER PATHOL. kal proposed to pla Apecial permanent eficial with power to take charge of all ̄ME!"""Ai present, Acting Admies Bai Chún þar ters in connection with the service in question, placed eleven Government Patrol launches in

30 days aizbi Sydney and and this offer is to be under the control of the different sections of the waterways of the

Dividends Payable.-Union Waterbosta H.E. the Canton Viceroy. It is also reported: West River for patrol duties.

34 months Sight France.s div. of 5 per cent, so deals for year ending 31stmozfhs' rights that telegraphic instructions baye.baan.received A KNOWLEDGE OF YAENCH DESIRED,',

December, 1907, payable on the 14th inst.

4 months" sight Germany at the Viciteral yaman to recommend a suit-H.E. the Viceroy, noticing that only a few Hongkong and Shangbal Banks, dive of 67

bla official for appointment.

for half Admiral Li Chun has writes to the Canton of his waiyaans have a knowledge of the fur bid and £ 10/ for new "hiica, Shan Hou Chu to get ready a sum of 300,000 French language, has applied to the North for year ending 3111 December; 100., payable on tasle to meet the payment for the four light the transfer of some officials who are well be 15th feht, Hongkong and Whampoa Docks December draft cruisers that have been ordered to be educated in French, to come to Capton for ser-Final of $ for year ending sist

Hongkong *** |vice under the Government.

1907, payable on the 34th fast, c built la Hongkong,

Canton and Macao Steamboat-Final- of Sra for year ending 3rat Dec., 1007, payable on the 35th inst, Shanghai Lands-Final of Tis, 3 and bonus of Tis 2 for year ending sist December, 1907.

EMPREIS' BIRTHDAY.

H.E the Viceroy has issued a notification to the effect that on the resh, "inuti, bsing' the occasion of the anniversary of the birth of Her Imparial Chinese Majesty the Empress of Ohlas, ali officials here both civil, and military are to assume their official robes on that day to celebrate the occasion.

TO FORTIFY, WEICROW, Yesterday, a Chinese gunboat telt hern for Wachas it is reported to sarvey the portion of the river there already surveyed by this British last year, with, the jotention of con" venting the portion of the land bordering the river

to a fortress.

ÇOAL MINES.

Yesterday, Taotni Ha Tung Yo nccompanied by a mining expert left bere for the district of Hoi Kis to make an icygatigation of the var our coal mines that have been reported to have been discovered thers. This district reported to be extraordinarily rich in mineral resources of different descriptions.

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1 1ath February., ****PROPOSED SIIPPING, COMPANYIANA

During the past three days meetings have been held at the headquarters of the Canton Self-Government League for the purpose of making final arrangemedie for the floating of steamers on the waterways of the the proposed shipping company to place province, and a considerable amount of discussing has taken place.

It has been finally decided that the Seventy two Guilds Association should take up the respnasibility of collecting subscriptions for shares and that a deputation be selected from among the merchants of the port of the Seventy-two Guilds Association to proceed to the various places in the interior and abroad in solicit subscriptions for spares.

EMPRESS'S BIRTHDAY. Yesterday being the anniversary of the birth of H.LCM. the Empress of China, all officials of the city, both civil and milltary, gathered at the Imperial Templo to offer their respects in front of the Imperial Tablet. There is no ispus of Chinese newspapers here to-day on account of this event, the day being observed by them

(RESUMPTION OF BUSINESS. The Canton. Police Department, the Cantoras a holiday. Government Cement Factory at Hanam, and Canton Government Paper Factory at Yim Po have all to-day resumed business after the

New Year CASE,

8th February.

„PROPOSED SILIPPING, COMPANY. The Canton Self-Government League. has again sent out circulars calling a meeting which is take place during the three days from the oth to the 1th instant at the leadquarters of the League for the purpose of making final arrangements for the formation of the proposed shipping company to place vessels on the waterways of the province."

NAVAL MATTERS

H.E. the Canton Viceroy seeing that, at present, the number of Governmbal gunboats, Torpedo boats, launches and other type cívessels is not sufficient for the service, has proposed. to raise funds for the constraction of a low mere vessels of different types for the use of the Canton Navy

As R.E. LI Chun has been appointed acting Admiral of the Naval Forces of this province, H. E. the Viceroy has placed all the guard boats stationed on the waterways of the rivers of the province directly under Admiral Li's command,

DCHOOL FOR THE BLIND...

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PRICE OF RICE.

Owing to the scarcity of rice in the province, the price of this staple is at present very high. H.E. the Viceroy has given instructions to his rubordinates to devise'sraenas to import rice

A very quiet wack has to be recorded, as the Races have completely diverted the attention of people, but now that the hoildays are over a general revival of business in the coming week may be anticipated, with a fale degige of coR fidence.

Banks-Hongkong and Shanghai Baoks have raled slightly explor during the past week, the old shares closing with sellers at $720, and the now sbares at 571.In London, the rate bas improved to ̈£80,

sellers.

Marine Insurances-Cantons baye declined to Sa411. Unions have rise to $350 Tare aje jugulties in the North for Yangisses at $152) far the old and $411 for the new shares. North Chinas have weakened to Tis. 8; with Fire Insurances-China Fires are quiet at fod, without business to report. Hongkong Fires can probably be obtained at $335. Sale have been put through at this figure

Shipping-China and Manilas have weaken ad to S14, at which fate they are obtainable. Dougisses and Hongtong, Cantau, and Macao Steamboats se unchanged and without busi ness to report. Shell Transports have further. continue to demand at quotations.

RefineriesChina Sugars are in demand at the improved rule of Stis, after sales. Luzons and Perak Sugars are gachanged

Miding.There are buyers of Chinese E- ginearings at Tis. st. Raubs have further weakened to $71.

Bar Silver Bank of England rate Sovereign

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

hundred armed Chiasse policemen have laft Kinn fo

: Iaft Kinn for Chientro,,

The fiarbin Customs House is expected to opan within a few day

days."

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the recent inntin) THE British Minister at Peking has notified the Waiwapu thaf the British troops will be withdrawn from Tongshan next spring that Lutal Forts will be restored to China the same time. on Metapon

Asawa A CONSIDERABLE cnilhquake, shock was re- gistered at the Sicavel Observatory on; soth fast from 2.17.10 3.21,6.m... Approximais dis.. tance:

Besoog kilometres direction, probably,

tted suicidaron Friday

to all being implicated in

IT le reported from Vladiostok that the Mana ger of the East Astatic Steamship Company and the branch manager of the Russian Vol unteer Fice pill visit Japan shpitly to Ipparct

condition

China's total railway, mileage in 31740 miles; and is controlled by foreign nationaliles us ***|{follows: ["pan""730 milê, 'Runnú Lisi milés:

Britain, 749 miles) France, so willer Germany, 145 miles. "China berapii contro|| but di riles,

Sosiz soco men are being splite! in Shantung for dew regiments forty-eight from each district,

THE Volunteer Dance will take place on Thurs- day, 27th instant, and not on 18th as previously stated,

SIX carriages have arrived to Peklog from Shanghel, for the use of Their Majesties and

the Court.

THE BIlts providing for increased faxation have been passed in the Japanese Hopse of Representatives by a large majority. THE negotiations between China and Japan in regard to the Yalu forests have been re-opened, but Chine still adh

still adheres to her old,contention, -

zib instant with the following of boardfath R. 1. H. T. Bardings els Bombay on Rajputs, strangit-8 Briths dicere, too ladies two hospital assistants 83 con.commisjoned officers and niep, 36 followers, lod Bored), A110 16 naval officers, 20

Korean Governmeal con

plates star rapstruction of roads and piker nui ion which it can employ the riotams AEGs" dispel the fundamental causes of Aar rioting

A PEKING dispatch staten that H.E. Tang Shao-yi Will probably be transfærted raj Paking Lat his own request, and rOMÀ DIBEYİ ÖNCIA appointed to take his place" un“ Gover861 bi Foagtien

A PEKING message "later" that the Centre. Government en heanng of the Libbon fra konta tolopram of sympathy to the Forlovels Getsroment through Bangs & Chinese Minister in Paris

There is talk in Bangkok, of the formation of a syndicate for the manufacturing of ics and mineral waters. This company!)}{ "tu; kate will command's large capirit and care)"dntE? business on a very large scale, die

name prisiliyin sacred VISCOUNT Aoki bas been appointed a Prvy Counciller Business, unfant lave passed? Lolutions threatening not to re-elect miembeni of Parliament who voted for the providing for increased taxation. TuLrx is a rumour in Bangkok to the "effect" that a Chiness syndicate is being formed with a view to the establishment of a shipping line*. calling at Hongkong, Swatow, Halaara 'and'. Bangkok. Already the capital is said to br TO, 3,000,000 Ch (CHINA bas officially communicated, her new Mining Law to the Japanese Government, and

The examination of its provisione la ündérutööd, to have been completed: "The Western Powe Chave already entered prófests "akálnikt 80tdikl features of the Law, and it is stated that fabr aloo will I probably dangdut

CHANG MINO CHI, Governor of Kwangel province, has received a leciet dispatch from the Central Govalomént” iking bím to offer a reward of $25,650 to any person or perions IT le officially announced that Customs houses who cap capture dead or alive Dr. Sun Wes were opmed in North Manchuria on Tuesday (Sun Yat-les), the Hoforfeds leader of the anti-the 4th Instant. The latein accounts go to mobarch ́st movement in this country, lag

show that China may abandon the scheme of - constractlog the Hsinmintun-Fakumen railway,

Meanwhile it is reported that Japan in 20 sidering thethods of fetaliation flex construction of the railway to begue,

AT a meeting of the directors of the Shanghai: Sumatra Tobacco Co.ltd, held on the Bib shareholder at the approaching nakuki meet- instant, it was decided to recommend to the jag, that's final dividend of forty-hve per cent, Wx learn that official investigations, conducted. making seventy per cept for the year shores of coal and of gold exist in that islands recently ព. Saghallen, show that great quantis

placed to a special works fund.

from Apnam in the same manner an, was improved to;66: Star Ferrys old and new B. L. Frost, was beld' at the Y.M‚Č‚A, rooms ‡ bi declared, and that Tis. 25,000 should be the coal is vald,to.Be'as plentiful and of batter:

effected last year to supply the public in order to prevent an outbreak of disturbance that may arise through famine,

CHINESE TELEGRAPH ADMINISTRATION, Taolai Wei Tsung-yap yesterday, received

information that he had been appointed by E. the Viceroy Director of the Canton

is reported that China has arranged to re deem the Russian concession for the Harbin Teltsther railway, but it is not known whether the Talibar-Algus section is included in the scheme. A MOST successful concert, arranged by Mr. on Sunday night last," All the items were excel lent and although the programme was not long one it was most enjoyable. BARON CHISDA, Vice-Minister for Foreigo Affairs, has declared at a Committee meeting of the Lower House that the Japanese Govern ment is objecting most vigorously against the

EN, consequence of the riots which have been occurring in nearly all provinces of Chim, orders have been sued to all Vienroys and Governads to keep better look out and station inntry guards on the borders of the provinces and also along the coast, so as not to afford any. under the ples of necessity to protect their interests:

quality than the Yubari mineral, und; the "gold". fields are, the orted to be more promising take those of Hokkaido, but inaccessibility owin to want of roads, interiores fatally at present with the darelopment of these resources,

branch of the Iniperial Chinese: Telegraph wharfs have opened firmer at $55 for the bid construction by the Cuinase of the Hsiamio. I. foreign power an excuse for landing troops Has forwarded an official despatch' to each of

Administratton (Official Department).

MASONIC REGALIA DANOB. The Scottish Masonic Quadrille Association tare to be heartily congratulated on the success of their sechind ancuni regalin dance held last evening (7th inst.), at the City Hall. The large ball was artistically decorated with bunting, as was also the adjoining salens. The attendance, as usual, was a good one, and amongst these present, was the District Grand Master of. cotish Freemasonary in Hongkong and Bouth China, Dr. G. P. Jordan. Thanks to the how pitality of the members, invitations had been sent to their brethren amongst the Cameron by their courtesy and consideration, did much to make those pescat polay a very happy evening. The programme was evideally com piled by a master hand, and the diversity of dances allowed everyone to choose his or her favourite Dancing was kept up till the small hours to the strain of the Calcutta String Band. Special ferries. At intervals conveyed the Kowloonites homeward, The fifih daqce of the season will take place on 4th March.

Docks, Wharves and Godown-Kowloon and $53 for the new shares, but sellers are postus-Fokumen Railway, a inclined to part with shares at these rajès. Whampoa Docks can probably be sold at $97. In the North, a further rise in Spangbal Decks has set in, and the stock closes firm hl Tis. 84 Hoogkew Whatsji are on offer at Tis, 213,

Lands, Hotels and Buildings Humphreys Estates have found buyers at $. There are buyers of Kowloon Lauds at S10 Shanghai Lande bave teen placed at Tle, * 108. laikais, report for the your ending 31st December. that the amount standing at credit of Proft 1907, the Directors of this Company state and Loss account, after deducting the in- terim divider1 of 6 per cent. paid l-July fast, appropriation as follows-Payment of a final dividend of 6%, and bonus of Tii, 3 per share absorbing in all Tis, 1900s. Transler to Re serve Fund (Premium on New Issue of Capi- tal) Tis: 653,552.41 and carry forward to New Account the balance of Tis. 107,547.50.

Colton Mills-Sales of Ewo bave taken place at Tis, 58. In the absence of business in Northern stocks under this heading, we follow the latest quotations from the North.

Miscellaneque-Chi Bordens have been

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On the 29th ult. Mr. Brewitt-Taylor, the Com- missioner of Customs at Nowchwing, paired through Tientsin for Peking, where he has been appointed to be in charge of the new school for the Chinese students of the Imperial Mari. time Customs, it is generally admitted that no better choice could have been made for the now position, A NEW solicitar--Mr. H. L. Denny--was ad Monday morning. The Hon. Mr. H. E. Pollock, mitted to practice at the Supreme Coust, last .C, maxed his enrolment, and the Chief and hoped that bis career in the Colony would be'a success. Mr. Dennys joins, the firm of Messrs. Dednys" and "Bowley." Tax Siam Obawer ayı :-From a notice is our advertising enlumas it will be seen that the Indias butchers in Bangkok have fixed the price of mutton at: $75 per lb.. It appears that trees from Hongkong line the supply of sheep from Hongkong is insufficient and friegular hence the butchers can only afford to sell at an increased price-75 dollar cents per to. ib.

A PEKINO message says that the Board of War the Viceroys, Governors and Military Govertion in the provinces requesting these officialstrov Have the fortresses under their control repaired: A DEATH inquiry was conducted at the Magis- Additional fortresses should be built at allahu: : tracy, this morning (11th lunt), Mt. H, H.-J.important strategetic points in order to improve Gomperts presidia; as Coroner, to inquire into the nailonal defences Certain funds have beạn the circumstances touching the death of the prepared by the same Board to cover expense two men who were killed in the explosion Ear the constraction of fortresses in foure.get board the oil tank steamer Nortis on Sunday THE Slam Obserbar of 711t all, saya Ikat, particulars of which were reported in fast averings Telegraph. A verdict of accidental Sour of the crow of the Santiag ed yesterday by the Custom adi T. Kobe health returns for the week ending pamang, was alkated for having bad death was returned

||| Having had to sins of eplum conceal

bis person the g that period and goy deaths were reported during t occurred. On February 4th there were 1,023 being treated. During the present ep 127 Terminated fatally and the remainder are under treatment Compulsory vaccination has Bean made to 300,615 people.

tioned H.E. the Viceroy requesting au hoity Highlanders. The members of the committee. } ## '£\#• TqT$5,09971 which they recommend for Justice-Sir Francis Piggot-welcomed him February 1 show that 719 cases of small-par l'ealed around his walat two,korak of..

A gentleman, named Chiu Tz-bik, has,pejl- for the establishment of a chi of here to the inction of the blind enpulation of the city Thit gentleman alio forwarded a copy.af.se gulations he has, drafted for EL.F. Approval. in saply, H.E. the Viceroy stated that he him salf sympathises with petitioner's scheme forthe benefit of the blind and will' instruct the Pro- vincial Examiner, and other officials to discuss. the question and to consider the regulations ar already drawn up before approving the scheme proposed by the petitioner,

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CANTON HANKÓW RAILWAY. H.E. the Viceroy has.forwarded a despatch to the Canton Hankow Railway Company lo the effect that he has already, reparied the alection of hir. Lo Po-shun' as vice-president of the Company to the officials of the Ministry of Commasications n'd Post st Peking and has received information to the effect that the Election has been approved and communicate to the board of directors accordingly.

ALARM BEL19;

Alarm bells have heen installed in most the houses in the western suburb, of the, cily but none in other portions of the city, so the Police, Department has issued a notification urging that these brils be insistled in houses throughout the who's city withom dolny, pol

THE NEW BUNDA The Cauton Bunding Bureau has issued a batification that tenders for the construction of the remaining porting of the new band will le closed on the 11th instant;

10th Februars.

·The American". Asylum' for the Ipsane at Fongtun near Esti, was, two days ago entered by five rabbers who carried away a large quan tity pl booty. The me lean Consut here his reported the case to the Viceroy, and the Name

COMMERCIAL.*

WEBKLY SHARE ĶEPORT. Reviewing the share business for the week, Messrs. E. S. Kadoorie & Co, write on the 7th

inst.

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doing, the past week, and a decided improve A firmer, lope has prevailed in our market ment in rates bas occured. While many of our focul stocks have enhanced. in value, the principal features of interest in the North have been the sharp rise in Langkati and Shanghai

Docks.

The Directors of the Taku Tu, and Lighter Co. Ltd., Bave declared a fipal dividend of 5 per cent.Tis al which, with the two interim dividends previously paid, make in all Tie, S, or to per cent, for the year 1907.

Banks-Hongkong and Shanghai Banks have slightly hardened, closing steady at $715 and 710 for the old and new shares respec- tively, affer sales. The London rate has not fuctuated and remains unchanged at £79.

Marine Insurances-North Chinas can still be obtained at T. 871. There are inquiries for Unjons at $835 Yangtaics have risen 10. $15 for the old and $141) for the new shares. firmer at Fire Insurances-China Fites $95, at which rate buyers, prevall. Fites remain unaltered.

are dealt in at So. Chin Light and Powers easier at $6. at which rate seller prevail. Sales of China Providents have been affected at 5:4, and more can be placed. Green Island Cements have been sold and are in, further da mand at Stif. Watsoor and William Powells are in demand at Stol and S3) respectively Langkats have not maintained their position daring the week, and have experienced a sharp drop to Tls. 420.

Exchange The Bank's selling rate on Lon. das in 1/11 3/16 on demand. The T/T. rate OD Shanghai is 74t

shares,

Dividends Payable.-Hongkong, & Shanghai Banks-div. of 2 for old and 1-10/- for new for half year ending 31st December, 1967, payable on the 15th inst. Hongkong Whampoa Docks-Final of $4 for year end pg. 311 December. 1907. payable on the 24th inst: Hongkong, Canton & Macae Steamboat Final of $13 for year coding 31st Dec., 1997, payable on the 25th Inst. Shanghai Landi Final of Tis, 3 and bonus of Tis, a for year ending 31st December, 1907, payable on the 19th fast.

WITH the exception of small-pox there were so cases of communicable diseases throughout last week, according to the official returas issued on the loth last, Forty-two cases of small-pox were reported as having occurred in the city, and 4 in other districts. Of the total cases, 45 were Chinese, the only European case being an Imported one, Twenty-nine Chinese died of

the disease.

demic 4,127 outbreaks have been cured; o, bad taels" of opiumt dross concanice

CO projesis hitherto have been addressed to Chips on the subject of the Hanmistun Faku: men railway. The Japanese bellays that the British capitalists concerned are inclined to withdraw from the enterprise. The Chiento frontler dispats remains in abeyance, The authorities consider it loadvisable to accede to the demand of the delegates from Tairen for the refunding of the Customs duty,

THE Charge against Torrone Adolf, the Italian allor belonging to the warship Pesurip, who was arrested some days ago, in connection with a stabbing afray in the Colonial Hotel, in which Two British bluejackets and a police sergeant were injured, was withdrawn at the Police Cours, on the loth inst. M. Pdeath came as a painful surprise: N. GD.. Wodehouse, deputy superiotendent of police, New asked for the charge to be withdrawn

Kg Kéo,, pissenger by the Prome

"the" faise bottom of his truck. He vis arrested by the Customs bulboistics en Sud the fgth funk

A RESIDENT of Bangkok bad an interesting: Experience, the other day. Forsome time' part;

le bad been missing his chickens and sug rected either snakes or rats as their devourers But, eventually, the mystery was solved. Ther was great commotion among his servants and also among his poultry, and on going to disk o cover the cause, he found them trying to extris cate e big iguans (water monitor lizardy from a hole in the side of his fowl house. It had eaten, About half-a-doran chickens, dud there had to dwelled it up that it was unable to get through the hole in the planking.

of the

WE, regret to record the death at the early age of twenty-six years, of Mr. F. G. Johnson, an architect in the fire of Massets. Walter Scht! FOR several years past, members and Co. The deceased had been in Shanghai Imperial Marlinje Customs have from time. for nearly two years and for over a year bad to time, agilated for increased remunera undertaken the duties of Secretary to the top. Owing to the diminution in the value Shanghai Rowing Club. Mr. Johnson had of the tael and the enhanced cost of lir been enjoying poor health of late. He just ng an increase all round, was granted about recovered from a severe attack of typhoid fever on years ago, to some cases as much as

nt., and in others forty and bundred in time to take part in the autumn regatta, bur par To the outdoor gjaff, about He was removed to the General Hospital Jest sixty per cost," weck, and to all his friends the news of his further sise has been in contemplation,

per cent was given, and since then Shanghal" "Metoury understands that at the Consider present moment, matter atlet by the Authorities at Peking and it believed that the agnouncement of a twenty five per cent, increase will shortly be made. A HORRIBLE accident occurred at the Chines Imperial Post Office he Shanghai, on 6th int

ONCE again the renowned Johnbowale made A MAN Damed Chiga Hideo, employed by his appearance at the Police Court, before Mr. Mess. Andrews & George, of Yokohama, F. A. Hazeland, charged with being absent Bas, according to the Japan Advertiser, been from the House of Detention. This well-known accused in Court by his employers of misap character had been on flying trip to Canton, propriating a portion of Ya5,000, price of ma- where his effort at high jinks were not appreciat. chinery supplied to the Iron Foundry at Waked by the residents of the Chinese southern matsu. He escaped to Shimonoseki and squandered the money in profigale pleasures. On the morning of January 27th detectives be longing to the Shimonosek! Police Station en tesed is domicils to arrest him, but he com- mited suicide.

result of Kihich coolle met Loboch ad. About half-past eleven o'clock the out side lift was belog used for the folio of mails to the sorting-rooms, and at the Ime » coolle who was working on the premiser pened to be manding alongside. The "Ind rape by which the heavy iron weight counter balancing the cargo bangs bad become frayed ja the course of the working of the mikchine, and an the care hecended file tops sdüdébly parted) The weight came crabing down, and bronkide through the wooden guards in lin fill struck the

FREIGHT MA

MARKET. Mers. Lamke and Rogge report in their forioightly circular of the 8th inst.

With the exception of business from Saigon, which has continued to absorb some topaz, Hongkong chartering operations during the fortnight have whare the robbery occured, bile Captain Yang has been instructed to send 1100ps to guard the

the Shipping China (and Maoilas can be. Deen limited is point of number, the effect of the asylum and to hunt for the culprits.

secured at $.5. Hongkong, Canion and Macau Chinese New Year holidays making itself felt

as usual. These festivities have come to a CORE. A TRUCK Coolie, in the employ of Sang Lee, the 2003 ans et enig mind is unhinged. Steamboats have appreciated to $39). Small morning, H. E. Viceroy, Chang re ceived Mr. W. W. MD. Farr, the Kowloonales have taken place. Star Ferrict (old) have now and it is to be carostly hoped that, after contractor met his death at West Point yaster 10: $25 will buyers, her sales at the the long period of languor, which freights have day morning (bipst.) under distressing cir. gone through an this cost, an improved state cumalnaces. The truck, it appear, was loaded PANson the Viceroy has now foranded a des: •$12 am, received Mr DeKOZETANE further wanted at inaishly.increased rate of, J.DE@ffairs will at fast set in, not only ki far as the with savarni, bags of coment, and was in charge, „Atahl," the total välue of the stock of man on the head, briogíny Kión in the ground."

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capital. He was returned to Hongkong under escort of a warder engaged, at the British Con- late, and brought, before the Court, yesterday, morning, to sower the charge. His behaviour before the presiding magistrate, resulted in his being remanded in custody for medical exam

bellevad THE importation of sugar into Japan to anticipation of an increase of the duty, has already commenced. According to the

"Commissioner of Custom, at 9am and at 1proved thares have been sold anti kies of tradò, is concerned but also 19.tas. of four cholies.” Tipi Des Vaux Road West Fram, sugar stored in the wariquas: bonded it (Bjanewerð:"frightful; the band being

Commissioner,

patch to the Chinese Slaam Lanech Owners Association notifying the launch-owners of the confirmation of the appointment of a'Chines" oficial to be Inspector of

io the bar

Refineries, China Sugars continue in demand at $rog, while Luzons rule steady at 315: Thera is no business to report in stocks under his

Mining-Chinese Engineerings have in neglected at SB.

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Berent Chinaic-owned' faunchy of the heading. S bourilastead of a Customs officer. Yesterday, | quiries af T. 15.20.· Baubi are quiet and tonnaze, though" of medium size only and for farm, causing severe injuriós." He was removed. Als zgüimilar cargo. The stack belonging.to authorities for the usual inquestaqui

it is truck WL praed into Water Sigets, and in December last amounted to about V221,700 was bis, face that it was quite verecegalarble Coromswarehouse "in" Osaka'at the end of smashed almost to a pulp, and so disfrared mailar of actual profit, ut

Chartering from Saigon to this constitutes the

descending This incline, the cooles bulk of the busloans done, and rate in (bat gotten to apply the brakes, the front coolls which increased to ¥1,667,300 at the end of last Tan, ponderous main of iron, weighing seventh directloo, haye by slow degreef Beerörked up

slipped and foil, Before, the truck could be month. The steamer Armory with 1,000 hundreds of pounds, bad alto fnflicted injuries to to cents per picul. At the lafior frura moro, stopped it had already passed over bis prostrate ton of crude sugar is expected to give about to his body, and death, had been instantaneous“.

20th Tastint, fol

followed by the Edo-maru The body has been handed over to the Chinese 1ster dates, can be placed, but such verzets

Men to hospital and died inst sight. the committee of the Association hold a meet

becamlag pre scarce

Japan Sugar Refining Company represents Go further advance Ing. Rf The Association's headquarion; in. "Docks, Wharves and Hopam, wher

It was agre il demand. A further file in Shanghai Doc camere accured for part cargoes

to exhort the Dopler have found, buyers -39%, closing a Casnet ful to occur. Saigon to failippines, two We regret to state (pays the Nagasaki Pres of vale of 1,070,000 stored in the Corks SOME consternation, and excitemeal was caused and 27 the 281b ulls); that Mr. W. 8. Lowe, the Ameri-Warehouse and of Yo0,000 stored in the 7 Tokyo, between half past one and two o'clock this aftehe myteain launch owpers to

cants respectivaly

From Saigon to JAYR two che gentleman hose removal to St. Bernard's Warehouse (to Osaka), while the test belongs moon at Messrs. Whiteaway,, Laidlaw Goli Dragon flag at an early date as ordered by has taken place, and buyers In the North have charters have taken place at 24 and 35 cepts Heepital, Namidohira, we reponed in a recent 16 different individual merchants. It is expect.remises in the Beechten Read, reports the

bo -the Mathorities the committes:farther disred Tis, 8a. Hongkew Wharfe

respectively, and one from Saigon to Singapore issue, died yesterday morning 5.30 from ed that the total vale of the stocks will ranch Shanghat Mercury of 6th inst. The earloalty Association protect all

placed improved rele of Th. 215.can b

at the

Deceased was so engineer by pra-Y3,000,000 before the end of the month of passers-by, was aroused by huge streams of Lands, Hotels and Buildings In the North, on balls of about 16 cents per picul: In offer

“of age, and came here from Stocks of crude'angat lo 'Oiska gidally stand water coming from the building, and descending Astor House

Hotels 16 Wanted at $20 while direct das from Balgon sangage-has not

Inquired after

Peelde Commercial each month, Ant backpadira fine bay spicuous by its absence, respecting Bangkok

to accompany them to prificipaly due to exchange dificulties, and it Honolulu by the P.M. st. Koran. We under- A CORRESPONDENT Writing to the Singapore Loot; expected, that shipments one larger stand that deceased is believed to have confrer" Frar on the gutation of registration of tracted the disease in Vladivostock, The simi. servants fellaves the chast of the following 1 scale be made antil fully another month.

Coil freights are weak and eaglected,, We

that the owned launches and represent any ruch

Vladivostock with the manager

launches in cases of lawaults when they, A FOR Sidres have been toldʻnt'$141. Sales Estava and Bangkok, business la so far con 1 MUT, DA 1587 Mini of the late Mr. at Mbönt Yööð¦eod or Y700,bbó atthe end of on to the footpath and roadway, and which, inr

́not be punecessarily detained from their run

The Canton Bureau of Agriculture, fedustry of Hongkong Lands have been put through at

Lapds.

t

inquired

forr

other locks under tola.

to each other,

the time being, rendered traffic absolutely atja #landrill. People gazed upon ike, scERS complete astonishment and some concluded that there had been an outbreak of Are, qiken were led to believe that a water pipe had burst,

and Commerce has again been opened to, the Stock Humphreys, Estates blive risen to Sjot transaction of public business after the Chirase at which rate they rule New Year holiday vacation,

1th February The quotations

Colion Mills we candy at Tis. 56 The disturbance which occurred - all,heading are more or less unchanged, 1. queio;better than $3,as th $1,30 per tonarity in the names of the two gentleman was glad to read your leader of the 28th Upon closer enquirjes being made it wasfunr

NATIVE DISPUTES BATTLED. MAY

MiscellaneoChina Boteps and Chin. Moji, to this, at which rate some prompt tone merely coincidence' as they were not relatod ultimo.” We are indeed a strange. 199pia¬ned that there had been,a,buret ja qus of the..

For "Blonged langeshta, abscad to let our Kwang Hoi, in the district of Surping Lights & Powers have soled quial at quotations, nage might, be placed. Kuchinois to Sibl. In is believed that some time must yet alapse fares to prind Marily, and in not 16% third fear, probably dan to between the natives and the Christian China Providenis have been desit Intro's fair, apore has a faire Hero, apunts have not before pattlement of the Chientas question to cites All now reported to have bean saitled, and lardorbuyers of Great. Island Cements of Silt. yo baen resumed after the Holidays,

views of the Goverments of Chios and Japan, our Ibboltesfalt esp rastered between the parties, .... The wal Watsons have been taken eakastat St. Sail Touudge (-loading or to load i—None, Pieties forms the boundary between Korentand tode serva The Chiness Government claims the territory duni? (Alfi

automatic sprinklers on the verandah olun

To be sent to the fratyweather. A Treplace at the

• Colony-for-tem of the, sprjeklers had blown completely.

́CSEVEJ there, sa sizied xilem dayasage, extent at 583 'cloting, sisadyar Sore There are At $175 par ton. Hodgay akipments havaĵnot arrived 'at, there being a wide’gulf between the thing" how to i off, and; wajar was gugh

Bre

of the market at

zynas, who was deputed 10 procted to thu

William Towells $103. sease, has since returned to the city and har Union Waterboats have beau booked at Stop reported his arrival to the Viceroy, announcing A further demand in Langkat has settle, that the case has been satisfactory and the dock von to TNT

which rate buyers prevail in the Nonb...

At 6.30 p.m. yesterday an outb cak of part of the directors of this company Ere occurred in Po Yoon Street, in the wastern for the year ending

October, 1997 suburb, when two houses were burns to the shows a surplus, insha working account, off ground. At the time of the accident, a coffin-1,542,673,38 "Out of the amount, four inté with corpse is it, was lying in the house dividends of T15, 73 sach, and a bonus of where the det änglasjad, and the inmates has- ja equal to T1), 32) par khare has been paid.

Salf

Freights-Nothing doing,

Daparcare of Sallent (Nene,

Bail Toonsga Disengaged None.

TO-DAY'S EXCHANGE, Seling}

Manchuria and among a section of japanese they were there's an opinon in favour. of

poilt in the claim in the territory, in order i think The

that the axlating friendly relations: Between little palette Japan and China may be maintained... It is mus WWền precidul pected that some proposal may be jointly peans Hava Bad’18: made by Great Britain, America and Germany left, and third te beh having in view the patilerant of the question, increaser demandi

Simulanschsly with the

tiny immediately turn

· that there had bean no

Ater found its.

the building