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Telegrams.

[Reuters.]

ing in the Malay States.

LONDON, 23rd July,

In the House of Commons, Mr. R. Laid law, Liberal Member for Renfrewshire, ask ed Col. Seely, Under Secretary of State for the Colonics, if the Government would con- sider the question of refusing to continue licensed gambling in the Malay States after the present lease expires.

Col. Seely, in his reply, stated that, while the Government was desirous of ending the prosent system, any precipitate action was likely to do more harm than good.

King and Kaiser.

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH SATURDAY JULY 125, 1908.

7H8" LINTAN" SENSATION.

INDIAN WATCHMAN ARRAIGNED" FOR

ATTEMPTED MURDII

Of all the prisoners who were lodged in the dock in the Palice Court, this moning, the one who attracted most attention, and was the subject of much discussion, wis Khain Ullah Khan, the Indian watchman, who is accused of shoot. ing Tuang Wing Chung, the ticle collector of the steather Linton, on Thursday last, while the vessel was on her way to Hongk ng from Wechow. The accused was exated joto the dock by Detective Sergeant Teist, the officer

who made the arrest.

"Khaim Ullah Khin is a man about thirty years of age. He stands about six feet high, and is well built. As Le quaised on the four of the deck it was noticed that he was bald in some parts of the head. He was attired in à thick blue sarge suit.

The charge against him was that of shooting King Edward will meet the Kaiser at one Tsang Wing Chung with the intention of committing murder. To this adictment the Cronberg on the ith August.

accused entered a plea of "bet quilty," and be was ordered by Mr. J. H. Kemp (first police magistrate) to be detained in police costody until the discharge of the complainant from hospital

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The U. 8. Navy. President Roosevelt, addressing a meeting of prominent naval men at Newport, said

Tsang Wing Chung's condition no so that what was wanted was a first class navy serious at we were at first given to understand or none at all. A purely defensive navy was The bullet, which entered the kit side of bis worthless. The cruise of the battleship feet chin, forging its way to the back of his head, has had been a most instructive lesson in the been extracted, and he is progunting favour reality of the Monroe doctrine which they which, no doubt, goes to show that the bullet must have taken an outward course. American people must be prepared to up. His discharge from hospital is expected do hold in order to have the right of saying who about a week's time. In the meantime his should be allowed to enter the country in alleged assailant is incarcerated in the Victoria

Gaol awaiting trial. case anyone challenges it.

The Balkans.

The Times Sofia correspondent wires that Niazi Bey, leader of the Young Turkey re bels, has established his headquarters at Starova near Lake Ochrida where the rebels have captured the military depot,

Four hundred armed. Mahomedans have joined Niazi; and the insurrection is spread.

ing at Dibra where arms have been distribut-

ed to the Christians,

S'S. 7BLEMAGNUS" . ASHORE.

SHIP TOUCHES UNCHARTED SANDBANK, On Saturday maing the steamship Tele- markus, of the Ocean Steamship line, from Liverpool to Kobe, grounded in the Akashi Straits when opposite the lighthouse, bat was ficated off on Sunday evening, reports the Japan Chronicle of 7th inst. We learn that the vessel grounded on a bank of shingle which is

THE JAPAN SUGÁR REFINING COMPANY

FOREIGN ENGINEER ENGAGED.

We learn from. Japanese papers that the Japan Sugar Refining Compaor has engaged the services of Mr. Lowell, an engineer in a sugar refining company of Java,who, it is said, is

expected to arrive is japan in October, as

He will work for the compasy la Formora from November to April, that bing the sugar season there, and from May to Onber will be employed in the Java mill.

MARINK COOKT.

UNLAWFUL MOORE

In the Marine Court, this morning, before the Hos. Commander Basit Taylor, R.M., Hat bour Master, Ho Su and the Yan, masters of licensed passenger boats, were phirged, at the instance of P.C. Langley, with unlawfully from the low water-mark betwenihe Gasworks at Shek-tong-shui and the canal at Bowrington during prohibited hours at a p. on the |_33rd_instant.

SUICIDE OF CAPTAIN MURRAY,

SAD INCIDENT IN LODE

COMMERCIAL.

WEEKLY SHARE REPORT"

| Revl|_|_log"the share business for the week Messrs E. S. Kedooris, & Co. write on 24th inst

Our market,” during the past week, hầy con- hand more or less dull, and closes without any special features to report.

Backs-Hongkong and Shanghai Banki have shown a further improvement on last week's rate, and at the close buyers prevail at $770. The London quotation has strengthened to £83.10/-

¡Marine Insuranćol,—Captons have weakened to $220 without builaess to report. Unions. are easier at $785, while Yangiszes are firm at 5160.

The Japan Chronicle of 14th inst sayı 1—As announced to the extra lesued from the office. yesterday morning, a tragic incident occurred in Kobe on Sunday,, when Captain A. Murray, living at Nakay mate-dori, 4-chome,committed suicide at his house. Captain Murray had back suffering for many years from a serious disease of the bones of the feet, which gave him intense pain, and about a fortnight ngo CDD of his toes bad to be amputated. Itwassoon found, however, that bo would have to undergo an operation to have both last remond, and he was advised by Dr. Savo to sutura bospital at Kyoto for that purpose, Captain Murray refused to do this, and said he would prefer to have the opera tion performed at his own house. Od Sunday Fire Insurances. Both China Fires and two doctors were to hold a consultation on the Hongkong Fires can be sold at quotations. matter at his residence. He left his badroom Shipping China & Manilas and Douglases on Susday morning while it was being put la continue quiet at quotations. Bongkong, order to receive the physicians. When this Canton and Macao Steamboats are wanted at was done he returned to it. Then, at twesty 129. Shell, Transports are quiet at 45/-.. In minutes to tea, apparently in a fit of despair, their report issued to shareholders for the year. he placed the murals of a revolver in his ending 31st December, 1907, Just to band, the mouth and discharged it, the bullet coming out directors state that including, the balance at the back of his head. Mrs. Murray, who brought forward from 1966, but after deducting is a Japanese, on hearing the report, rushed the cost of issuing the additional capital manage upstairs, but her husband was already dead meni, legal and other expenses, there is a credit to Profit and Loss account of £713,817.19-49. when she entered the room, Information was given to the authorities, and soon afterwards a From this amount, prefercace dividends, polics surges and Mr. McDonald Tram the absorbing £50,000, and laterim dividends, British Consulate General came up to investi.sbsorbing £215,000, have been paid; the sum rate. It is evident that the unfortunate man of £170,000, has been passed to reserve ac count, and also £150,000, belog premium received on the 300,001 new shares, issued daring last year; and £100,000 to reserve fund. After making the above appropriation, there re- mains a balance of £178,817.19.48, from which, it is recommended that a further and find dividend for the year 1937, of 5 per cent=-1/- per share, be paid to shareholders and the balance of £63,817, 19.40, be carried, forward 10 now account-ils also aonounced that an 1 per share, will be paid interim dividend to shareholders on account of the current year.

must have died instantane sosly,

Captalo Murray, who was in his sixty-fourth year, was born at Pinenwes up in the county of Fife, Scotland. He went to sea at ad oarly

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To-day's Advertisements.

BANK HOLIDAY.

TN accordance with Ordinance No. 6 of 1875_tbe.EXCHANGE BANKS will be CLOSED for the Transaction of Public Business on MONDAY, 3rd August, for

Hongkong, 25th July, 1908

((98

A

VOLUNTEER CONCERT.

"GRAND PROMENADE CONCERT

will be held on the VOLUNTEER PARADE GROUND

DA

SATURDAY,

the ist August, at 9.15 PM..

,

Intimations.

SPECIAL

BARGAINS!

HIGH CLASS

PIANOS.

Be kind permission of Lieut-Colonel A. F. B. Glover, D.S.0, and Officers of the 3rd Middlesex Regt. the Regimental Band Will, attend.

Tickets Sa and St can be had from Volan: Collard tear Headquarters and Measts, Kelly and Walsh

A. CHAPMAN, L.-Colonel,

Comman laat 'H,K. Vol. Corps. Hongkong, 25th July, 1908.

DOUGLAS STEamship ComPANY, LIMITED.

{201

FOR SWATOW, AMOY AND FOOCHOW. THE Company's Steamship

"HAITAN,"

TO CLEAR.

ORDINARY PRICE.

$480 $600

Broadwood 225 400

Rachals

Own Make

Krauss

Captain Roach, will be despatched for the Haake above Ports, on TUESDAY, the 28th instant, at z o'clock P.M.

A reduction of 20% on. First Class Fares to

Foocbow, will be made during the Months of July, August and September.

For Freight or Passage, apply to th

DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co.,

General Managers.

1699 Hongkong, 25th July, 1908.

FROM NEW-YORK-

age, and, we believe, was for some time on vessels trading to Australia. He then came out to China and engaged in the coating trade. there for a time. It is about thirty years sicce Captain Murray came to this coun try, where he has resided ever since. For many years Captain Murray was lo the employ of the Vitsai Busson Kaisha, and commanded several ships owned by that company. On

Refineries,China Sugars are without buTHE H.A. L. Steamship leaving. the service of the Mitsui Busana Kai-200 to report at Si3o. Luzons and Perak sha he became an foland Sea pilot, and held Sugars are unaltered. this post for about ten years. Three years ago,

Mining-Chinese Engineerings bave buyers

Docke, Whirves and Gadowas.Kowloop

"VANDALIA,". Captain Karberg, having arrived, Consignees of Cargo are bereby requested to and

380 550

250 860

400

600

325

150

WEAR GUARANTEED.

WILL BE STORED UNTIL·

REQUIRED.

CASH or CREDIT

when he attained the age of sixty, the limit of 31 The 15 Raubs have found buyers at 57 by the Undersigned and to take immediate PIANOS FOR HIRE age for pilots in this country, Captain. Murray Wharf are wanted at $47). Whampoa Dack delivery of their goods from alongside.

retired. He leaves a wife and children to mauro his toss.

THE CHINESE-INDEMNITY.

The spirit in which China has received the aBaouncement of the purpose of the United States to remit one half of the indemnity exact ad on account of the Hoxer outbreak is truly admirable. The amount remitted altogether will aggregate $12,785,90, of which, however, $2,070,000-is-for-the-present held back on the improbable theory that other claims may at this

are steady at Stoj. Sales of Shanghai Docks have been effected at Tls. '85. Hongkew Wharfi have further weakened and there are sellers in the North at the reduced rate of Tis, 2021.

Lands continue In demand at $98. Hum, Lands, Hotels and Buildings-Hongkong phreys Estales are still on offer at $10. Shanghai Lands are obtainable Tia. 119 ex the interim, dividend of Tis, 3 per share paid in Shanghai on the 22nd inst.

Cotton Mille-Ewos have strengthened to

Optional Cargo will be forwarded unless sotice to the contrary be given before TO DAY.'

Any Cargo, impeding her discharge will bé lauded at consignees risk into the bazardous and/or extra hazardous Godowns of the Hong.

and expense. kong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Com- pany, Limited, and stored at Consignees' risk

All Claims must be presented within ten days of the steamer's arrival here after which date they cannot be recognised.

No Claims will be admitted after the Goods

have left the Godowns, and all Goods remain

uncharted; in fact, according to the chart, there } mooring their boats withia Lone hundred y«rds late date be advanced which will have to be Tis 6 ur which rate sales have taken placeing, undelivered after the 1st prox, will be

is 25 fathoms of water at the spot where the vassel grounded.

In order to lighten the ship to assist in gel ting her off, about 2,000 loss of cargo werd discharged into fighters by Messrs. Nickel & Co., and at about 9.30 on Sunday night the Telemachus was fouted off. The vessel came into Kobe harbour yesterday morning, and we understand that a careful examinatiop of the vessel's bull failed to disclose any damage whatever as a result of the accident..

FOREIGN SLAPHIS,

paid. Failing the proof of such claims, then the North. Hongkong Coltons are steady $ix. Other stocks under, this beading are unaltered, $200, will also be remitted to China. -

The Chinese government thereupon, an

It was stated by prosecutor that as about 10.30 p.m. of the 23rdes that the entire amount, thus remitted instant, he saw the two impans lying students in American schools. This is a grace

will be expended by it in educating Chinese inshore by the Wing Lex Street wharf without fut recognition of the liberality of this country, permits. Both boats belonged to the second

on the one side, and it shows not only'an ap- defendant. He was fined 15 for each boat, or the alternative of one month hard labour preciation of the friendliness of the act, but a purpose to aid in the largest possible way, to The first defendant was duchaged,

ward increasing the friendship and improving the cordiality of the relations between the two

In the sime Court, Leung Yuk, master of a

ONSTRUCTINO, THE' FARWAY.

countries,

The Chiese s udents to be educated in this country will take home with them not only acquired Westera ideas, but a broader and saner compreheation of the United States; and in all probablity a strong feeling of friendship inward it. "They will be missionaries at home. and missionaries with an influence out of all

comparison greater than any, forbigner could exert among Asiatica,”,

..

- Miscellaneous-Grien Island Cements can

be had at Sic! and China Providents al 591. theweek, and buyers in the North have offered Langka's have experienced a sharp rise doring Tis 555, Sumatras are wanted at Tls. 93.

Exchange. The Banks selling rate on Lon don is 1/09/16,00 demand. The T/", rate on Shanghai 741-^.

subject to rent.

All broken, chafed, and damaged Goods are to be left in the Godówas, where they will be ́exapfined on the 31st înst., af 3 P.M.

No Fire Insurance has been effected.

HAMBURG-AMERIKA LINIE, Hongkong Office.

Hongkong, 25th July, 1908,

STEAM

(700

Dividends Payable.-Shanghai Gas Co. In- terim of Tis..31 per share for account 1908, payable-in-Shanghal to:morrow, Hongkong Lands interim of 131 per share for account 1008, payable on the 29th inst. West. Points interim of $2 per share for six months ending 30th June, payable on the 29th inst. Hong- kong Binks Interim of La por share for first THE PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL half year....

STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY.

YARN MARKET,

cargo-boat, was charged with the same offence by PC. Pepperell. The latter stated that at about 12.45, ani on the 4th inst, he One of the small Chiöese journals having a large circulation, namely, the Ching-hurs Shilaw Jinda's Cargo-boat tyloshore car the China Merchants' wharf, alongside the pau of Peking, recently printed a very interest. ting anti-formiga article beaded Yangluk'ai, wall, without a permil. Detendast "stated that or foreign staves, which is the newspaper's he had written permission to be there from the polite way of referring to pro-foreign officials storekeeper as the godowns. he was fined $5. and those in foreign employ, says the Peking Fopy Shian and Ro Yun Tis, masters of correspondent of the N. C.D.Net The writer suggests that foreign Pawers could not inter licensed, bots, had to answers charge of un- fere if these foreign slaves were killed by, the lawfully lying alongside the 11. Chipsing in turning this sum, or rather in waiving its col- Phiroisha. 13; Petit & Co. write:-

Chinerethemselves and that such murder, would such a manner as to prevent thefree access, of be a more reasonable course than fiadin other westels io the Southern Fairway on the The American claims did not aggregate more with foreigs missionaries and their bative con-jed inst. P. C. Thompson stated that at verts, who are considered less dangerous 10 5:40 pm, on the 23rd-instant, he saw six-cargo China than the "fuseign staves." Altogether boats lying one outside the other alongside the article suggests a pew nudei for anti-for the Chipring. The defendant boats were The first defendant siga feeling in Paring and Tientsin, though its the two outside anes, writer bas evidently forgotten the 1900stated that he was alongside to discharge Boxer risings He urges the patives to Cargo. The second defendan/statement was sharpen their knives for the killing of the to the effect that he was then to load cargo. Vangluk'ai without hesitation, because the They were each fand $10, or, in latter have secrelly sold all Chinese mines undergo one month's hard labour. and railways to foreign countries simply for

Yet, after all, the action of congress in.re lection, was but a matter of simple honesty. than half the amount exacted. The claims ex- acid by other nations were preposterously great; but China was at their mercy. Failing to influence the allies to reduce their demands, the United States took the share allotted to it, paid the claims of all American citi zens, and, finding a large balance still left, it gives it back where it belongs. That other default,sations have not done the same would be no adequate excuse for the United States to retaid this money. Simple justice is a 'safe rule for

lessen the prestige of this country in China, or elsewhere to have" it cuphasized that simple Justice is the guide to its conduct toward all other nations, strong or weak,-Festila Port,,

-tbeir personal gain, and are stw compelling WELL-KNOWN ENGIBHER DEAD. |the guidance of a governmeor, and it will not

the people to accept foreign loans. The writer. quotes the recent dispute between the Peking Syndicate and the people of Shansi, siying

bat the former tried to snatch the entire mine

In their report dated 24th instant, Mes.

Our last circular was dated the roth instant.. We have to record a firm market throughoul the fortnight. To equalise the rupee prices of yarn, owing to the fall in exchange, the dollar quotations show from $1 to $2 higher figures than those quoted a fortnight ago. Even at the enhanced prices demand has been steady and clearances satisfactory. The downward tendency of rupes exchange makes importers rather less inclined to sell at tuling rates; this coupled with the bood fide inquiries from dealers, leads to an anticipation of further enhancement in prices,

The devastating effect of the floods in the West River is now fully confirmed by official reports obtained through H.B.M. Conul General at Canton. About a million inhabit- ants are dependent upon the relief organisa tions in Canton and Hongkong for assistance, It is satisfactory to observe that while render ing ald to the most necessitous the relief com- milta are at the same time devising means to supply the peasantry with seed in sufficient quality to ensure the scansable planting for the autuma rice crop, Copises rains have fallen during the past week.

No, zor,-A small business was done at an advance of St per bale in selected chops,

No, 16r.Moved fmely for the interior at current rates. Selected threads are still in request.

SUDDIN COLĽAPSE IN HANGHAL

The sudden death took place at Shanghai, ing tights of that Province from their rightful on the 19th fust, of Mr. A. W.Cameron, a well- owners. He advocates the murder of any bigknown coasting engineer and late chief, en

DR. KOCH IN JAPAN, capitalists indiscriminately and calls upno the | eineer of the I. C. steamer Talong, which ves- people to rafeguard the interests of their res sel he had only left about a week before. Professor Koch, the pored b. c'eriologist, pective provinces from the Yaogluk'ai,

It appears that about 9.30 in. on the 19th now in Tokyo, recently pad a visit to Baron Finally, the writer declares his utter disiast. as a native policeman wawalking his beat Makino, Minister of Education, and after ex belief that foreigners are any cleverer than in the Seward Road, he noticed a crowd of pressing his thanks for the welcome accorded Chinese. What they can do, he says, in this natives garbered at the corner of Seward him by the Imperial House and the Govern. world, the Chinese can alto do without diff. | Road and Broadway. On gong up to ascertain ment as well as by private individuals, which culty. But in order that China should be the cause, he found the body of a heavily built he deemed not only an honour to himself, but placed on an equal footing with foreign coon foreigner lying on the ground trembling as if also to his country, offered his services'in any tries, railways must be built by the Chiness with ague. The constable teed to got the nian wày in which he could be useful to Japan. He themselves, mines worked, schools established on bis feet, but was unable todo so, so he called | further stated that he would be very happy if No. 121-A moderate business done in and all other reforms should be entrusted to a ricksha and putting the mis in it, bad him he were able to contribute anything towards the hands of those officials who are not among conveyed to the Hoogkew stabo close by. On the advance of scientific study. Baron Makino, the foreign slaves, who must be killed at once, reaching there Sergt. O'Regis examined the in reply, thanked Dr. Koch, and said he The article cods by saying, that, after the man who was unconscious, and finding that his would be happy to avail himself of the services

· people have murdered all the pro-foreign offi- pulis was very weak, he had kim placed on the of the great scientist in certain matters.” The cials and those in foreign employ, they can ambalance and taken to the Gloeral Hospital. Minister is now consulting with the principal sing peaceful songs and enjoy peace without A few minutes later word was seat to the medical authorities as to what can be done in the introduction of foreign civilization, for the station that the man was den, having expired this connection. When it was definitely Chiness civilization is better and can be spread before reaching the hospital. The body was at known that Dr. Koch was to visit Japan, the over the whole world.

once sent to the Yearon Rad Mortuary and Japanese authorities had the intention of seek The President of the Minchenps, Prince Su, Det. Sergt. Cruickshank was detailed to make ing his, ald, in the investigation of a certain "ban" secu_this_ofleeding article and is en-Inquiries and loform the British puthorities. It special subject should be semain in Japan for deavouring ta' find out the real name of the was then laamad that the ditessed was A. W. some months... His offer is therefore heavily writer for punishment under the newly pub. Cameron, lata Chief Enginn of the Indo-welcomed, and the Minister is to ask officially lished Press Laws of Chios. There is little Chien stormer Zairang. The descared was a for ble services fa conssection with the study of doubt hot that the paper itself will be sup. Scotsman, and had been muy yours on the a certaja, problem, in returg ›for a liberal

Conit “Shanghai Zymer,

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favourite spinnings at an advance of $1 to $2 per bale.

No. sor. A good business is reported at an advance 51 to 53 per balu,

No. B-Neglected.

No 67-Only one thread changed hands ai

closes firm.

Sales:ge bales of No. 6, 4,500 bales of No Se 1,100 bales of No, tar, 875 bales of No. 16%, and 1,175 bales of To 202; in all about 8,203 balen

Unsold Stock:-About 20,000 bales. Uncleared Stock 1-About 11,000 bales, Exchange-We quote to-day as follows

IndiaT. T. Pat RK. 135 per cent. Ja Damand, $35

London T. Sh. 13 dm BG Dansand »»- 1.9 0/168.m3

STEAM

FOR .

STRAITS, CEYLON, AUSTRALIA, INDIA, ADEN, EGYPT, MEDITERRANEAN PORTS, PLYMOUTH AND LONDON. Through Bills of Lading issued for BATAVIA,

PERSIAN GULF, CONTINENTAL, AMERI-

Cax and SOUTH AFRICAN PORZE,),

THE Steamship

"MARMORA,"

Captain G. H. C. Weston, x.N.a., carrying His Majesty's Mails, will be despatched from this for BOMBAY, &c., on SATURDAY, the 8th August, Noon, taking Passengers and Cargo for the above Ports in coupection with the Company's BF. Himalaya, 7.000 tons, from Co- lombo, Passengers' accommodation in which vassel is secured before departure from Hong, kong..

$8

per Month.

ROBINSON

PIANO Co., LTD.

Hongkang, 16th July, 1908.

KOWLOON

HOTEL.

GUEST

NIGHT

EVERY

SATURDAY

AND

SUNDAY.

SPECIAL MENU.

INDIAN CURRIES.

Silk and Valuables, all Cargo' for France, and Tea for London (under arrangement) will be transhipped at Colombo into the Mail steamer proceeding direct to Marseilles and London, other Cargo for London, &c, will be consered from Bombay by the RMS. 105TH Marmora, dae in London on 2:th September, 1908.

..

Parcels will be received at this Office unfil

4 7-16 the day before sailing. The Contents and Value of all Packages are required.

For further Particulars, apply to

F. J. ABBOTT,

Acting Superintendent. Hongkong, a5th July, 1908.

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THE

M. L. I. BAND

will play

TO-NIGHT

the 25th inst.,

ACCORDING to the latest returns, the number of steamers belonging to the Japan Steamship Owners Association was 181, with an aggro- FROM 8 P.M. TO 11 P.M. guts tonnage of 335,000. Four vessels exceed 4,000 tess, ninsters 5,000 tons, 56 2,000 tons, and 54 exceed 1,000 tons. During last month six steamers were wrecked. Of the total num- ber, top steamers, with a total tonnage of 310,000, angaged in cous: trading, thṛes were on a voyago to Saigon and java; one was on a, advance. voyage to Peru, and 'one on a voyage to Bang- kok in escort of the torpedo-boats built at the

Please book seats in

Kawasaki yard j 40, with an aggregate tonnage OWEN, STONE & Co.

of 72,000, were chartered; 33, with follo

«of $4,050, were on regular oversea services.

13, accounting

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