Mails.
THE HONGKONG telegraph MONDAY JANUARY 4 1900
Intimation.
NORDDEUTSCHER LLOYD, THE YOKOHAMA DOCK CO., LTD.
BREMEN.
IMPERIAL GERMAN MAIL LINES,
.. FOR
YOKOHAMA and KOBE
STRIMERS
("PRINZ SIO:MUND". {Capt. D. Lenz
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"DERFFLINGEN
Capt. G. Meiners....
Capt. C. Dewers
NAPLES, GENOA, ALGIERS, GIBRALTAR, SOUTHAMPTON, ANTWERP and BREMEN ....................... SHANGHAI, NAGASAKI, KOBE) "LürzOW R
and YOKOHAMA mama................ MANILA, YAP, NEWGUINEA,
BRISBANE, SYDNEY MELBOURNE .................
8th January,
14th January,
TO SAIL About FRIDAY,
WEDNESDAY,
Noon, 13th January
About THURSDAY,
and
"PRINZ SIGISMUND." -'.............
·Capt. D. Lenz kugomasa
THURSDAY
5 P. 28th Janasry
KUDAT and SANDAKAN,
Capt. F. Sembili End of January.
For further Particulars, apply to
NORDDEUTSCHER LLOYD.
MELCHERS & CO.,
Hongkong, 4th January, 1909.
BORNEO PUTINATIONA
GENERAL AGENTS, HONGKONG & CHINA.
MESSAGERIES MARITIMES.
·FRENCH MAIL LINES.
Is
FORTNIGHTLY SERVICE TO ́and FROM EUROPE via SUEZ CANAL,
TO and FROM JAPAN via BHANGHAI,
FOR
CAPTAINS
TO SAIL ON
STEAMERI HÄNGHAI, KOBE, YOKOHAMA...SYDNEY.Rebulat.... 4th Jan.fog, 8 P.M. MAKSEILLES, VIA PORTS........ERNEST SIMONS...Girard.................... 5th Jadi/09, at 1 PM. SHANGHAI, KOBE, YOKOHAMA ...POLYNESIEN...Broc... 18th Jan, TM. MARSEILLES, VIA PORTS ......TONKIN Charbonnel...19th Jan., at 1 P.M.
Transhipment on the Co.'s Steamers at Singapore for Batayla; at Colombo for Calcatis, Bombay and Austraila¡ at Port Said for the Lovast, Constantinople and Black Soa
Through Tickets to London via Paris from £17.10 up to £71,10, 20 hours' raliway from Marsailles to London.
Interpreters meet passengers at thele arrival in Marseilles.
For further particulars, apply to
P. NALIN,
AOTING AGENT,'
No. 1 DOCK. Length inside 514 ft. "Widthlof entrance, top 95 ft.; bottom 75 it. Waterlon blocks, 37.5 ft. Time to pamp out, 4 hours.
No. 2 DOCK. Length inside, 375 ft. Width of entrance, top 60,5 ft. bottom 45.8 It. Water on blooks, 26:5 ft. Time to pump out, 2 hours.
HESE DOOKS a conveniently stati in Yokohama harbour and the attention of TH
Captains and Engiaser is respectfully called to;the advantages offered for Docking and repairing Vossols and Machinery of every description,
The plant and tools are of recent patterns for dealing quickly and cheaply with work and a large stock of material' is always at hand, (plates and angles all being tested by Lloyds surveyors);
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Two powerfil Tula Scra fowboats, are avaliable for taking Vessels in or out p Dock, and for inking Sailing Vessels in or out of the bay. The fosting derrick is capable
of lifting 25 tons.
ADVENTURK WITH SHARES.
BRAVERY OF LIGHTHOUSE KEEPER IN RED, SEA
The list of awards, for gallantry issued re- cently by the Royal Humane Society recalls the heroism of two Englishman, G. W. Dors
WEATHER-FORKOAST.
STORN WARNINGS ISSC
FROM THE HONGKONG OBSERVATORY.
METEOROLOGICAL SIGNĀLE
Meteorological signals; are hoisted on and T. 0. Jaukios, who keep the Ras Sharib | mast in front of the Water Police Station Lighthouse on the Red-Son, and records 4 Trim Bha Tsui for the Information of: typical Red Son tale of, n'shark, saya a London of vessels leaving, the port. daily.
necessarily imply that bad weather,
A ship foundered in a hurricans sama twenty | hem:- miles north of the fighthouse, and her crew | Bigual went dawn in her, with the exception of one sen man, as Englishman named Hugh Gray He managed to climb on a drifting hatch-cover, lo a shark-infested sea, and drified for thirteen hours, until be neared the lighthouse and was sean by the lighthousemen.
They had already, hailed the exhausted' man and were preparing to rescue him, when he Without more adó, slipped off his frail raft.
Dora and Jenkins rushed into the water and am out to him, heedless of the ferocious sharks that abounded. They were within ten yards of the man when a huge shark darted between them.
It turned as it flashed by, and the next ma ment bar scired the seaman and dragged him under. The Englishmen swam bravely to the blood-tinged spot where he had disappeared, but hope was in vain, and they swam back over the dangerous couție..
Steam Launches of Sicolor Wood, Lightofa, Stual Buildings and Roofs, Bridge Work, and all kinds of Machinery am made on the premises.
Tenders will be made up when required and the workmanship and material will be pirently too strong for the courage of the ggaranted.
The cost of Docklag, and pal work, will be found to compare favourably with that of any port in the world,
Telephone: Nos, 878, 508, or 681..
Telegrams, "Dock, Yokohama," Codes A. B. 0. 4th and 5th Edt.
Liebers, Scotta,
A. 1, and Watkins.
Yokohama, May 23rd, 1905,
Shipping-Steamers.
MESSAGERIES CANTONAISES.
FKRNOH LINE OF STEAMERS BETWEEN HONGKONG. CANTON AND KODANG-SI.
$.5.
"PAUL BEAU,” 1,900 tons, 14 knots,
They reached the lighthouse safely, pray ap-
sharks, but the mutilated remains of the on- fortunata seaman were washed up next day.
The society has sent its bronza medals to the ligbikousamen.
*SPITTING NUISANCE,
A JONE point, upwards.
A CONE polnt upwards and UM below
A DRUM
A JONE point down wards and DRUK below.
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A CONE point down wards
6.
A CONE point down.
"Straits chinese petition.GOVERNMENT.
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·wards and BALL below
Says the Taiping correspondent of the Straits Echi-
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A BALL
8.
A CONE point upwards and BALL balow
Indicatesa Typhoon⠀ to the North of the Colony.
indicates a Typhoon" to the. Wort-Bust: "of the Colony,
Indicates a Typhoo "to the East of
Colony.
indicates a Typhoon 255 tá- tha: Bont-Fast:
of the Colony
indicatena Typhoon. to the Bouth of the Qolony.
'indicatos a Typhoon
to' the South-West of the Colony.
indicatesa Typhoon to the West of the Colony,
ladicates a Typhoon to the North-West of the Colony.V.
The Chinese community of the Colony have madó a successful move on behalf of their com patriots outside its haits, who might arite there and who might naturally be unacquainted -with the provisions of the Spitting Ordínsšče, which has recently become law, lo reply to a petition, addressed by the Headmen to H.E. the Governor, they bave been informed that no action will be taken against a person for spitting until he had been two days in the Colony, and no, arrest is to be made under the Ordinance, except by a European Police Officer, and a summons will only be taken out in cases reported by the native police after inquiry by European Inspector or N. CO. The very becessity for the passing of this restrictive and protective order would com to indicate that this last piece of patriarchal legislation, is like- ly to cause more generally harm than any The above signals will, se heretofore, be specific good kam a sanitary "polat of view. hoisted only when typhoons exist in such Among the two large sections of the communi.positions or are moving in such directions that These superb samers car,ying the French Mail are fiited throughout with Electric Light | ty, the Chinese and Klings, spitting is a habit information regarding them is considered to be of importance to the Colony or to shippi g and fans and wore specially ball for this trade. Excellent cuisine.
leaving the harbour.
8.5. "OHARLES HARDOUIN," 1,900 (003, 14 koots.
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The speediest, most lazurinasly appolated and punctual steamers on the line. Departure from Hongkong at 10 PM. (Saturdays excepied). Daparture from Canton at 5.55 P.M. (Sundays'axcapted),
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'The Company's Own Wind near (Wing Lok Street and its berth in Canton opposite
Shamoon,
which almost amounts to a second nature with the former. With regard to the latter, addicted as they are to chewing belel, the practice is a necessity Under these conditions the enforce- Canton.ment of the Ordinance is calculated to operate
For further particulars, please apply to the COMPANY'S OFFICE at Shameon,
or to their Agents BARRETTO & 004, Hongkong.
QUEEN'S BUILDINGS.
Hongkong, 9th October, 1908.
Intimations.
Hoogkbog, 4th January, 1909.
JAVA-CHINA-JAPAN
TurkE-WIKELY ́SERVICE
BETWIEN
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JAVA, CHINA, AND JAPAN.
Steamer,
LIJN.
1st half Jan. SHANGHAI ................................ 1st half Jan. JAVA wajinimo 2nd half Jat. JAPAN ..................
From
Expected an or about
Will leave for
On or about
1st halli Jan.
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ist hall Jan.
2nd half Jan,
rst half Feb. SHANGHAI ...
1st half Fib JAPAN
fat half Feb.
Ist balf Feb.
TJIMAH) JAYA TJILIWONG JAPAN TJIKINI JAVA var
TJILATJAP......] JAya
THIBODAS JAVA -TJIPANAS........| JAVA
Ist half Feb. SHANGHAI .............. 'Ixt half Feb,
The Steamers are all fited throughout with Electric Light and have Accommodation for
* limited number of Saloon Passengers, and will take Carge to all Motherland india Ports
on through Bill of Lading.
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For Particulars of Freight and Passage, apply to
Telephone No. 375.
JAVA-CHINA-JAPAN LIJN,
YORK BUILDINGS, 1st floor,
Hongkong, 4th January, 1909,,
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THE OLIMATE ON THE WEST RIVER DURING THE WINTER MONTHS IS VERY FINE AND EXHILIRATING.
Information apply to-
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Red Signals Indicate that the centre is believed to be more than 300 miles away from the Colony
Black Signal Indicate that the centre Is believed to be less than 300 miles away from the Colony,
These signals are, repeated at the Harl Office, H.M.S, Tamar, Green Island Signal
on them hardly, especially in the case of Mast, and the Flagstaff on the premises of the Mahomedans, who during Bulan Puasa, or Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown fasting month, are forbidden from even swal-Company at Kowloos. lowing their own saliva between sunrise and *Suorat.
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THE FORMOSAN aborigines,
TRIDE HEMMED IN.
A Taipeh dispatch says: On the morning of the 22nd ultimo the forces advancing from Hakubhakuaba in the vicinity of Shichikya. kusen brought four guns to bear on the,abori. gines concealed in the side of a bill in the rear of the Shichikyakusen, tribe's village, and covered the advance of the infantry and police force. The bombardment was effective, many of the aborigines being killed or wounded. The infantry and police force, which advanced under cover of the artillery fire, poured volleys on ike side of Shichikyakuren bill, the firing being continued till 2 p.m. The artillery fire was then resumed and the enemy retreated to the rear of the bill. They are now faced with thair bitterest opemy, the Toroko tribe. They can neither reireal or advance, and are now in A most difficult position.”in
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Benger's Food is mixed with fresh new milk when used, is dainty and
delicious, highly nutritive, and most easily digested, Infants thrive on it, and delicate, or, aged persons enjoy it. Benges. Food is sold to tins, by all Gheoista, etc, everywhere.
BENGER
FOOD
URGENT SIGNAL,
In addition to the above, when it is expectedeć that the wind may itcrease to fall typhoon force at any moment, the following Urgenti Signal will be made at the Water Police; Station, and repeated at the Harbour Office 17
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THREE EXPLOSIVE BOMBE, AT INTERVALU
OF TEN SECONDS.
A Black Cross will be hoisted at the sama, time, superior to the other shapes,
NIGHT SIGNÁLE,
ad from the Flagstaff on the roof of the Water The following Night Signals will be exhibit- Police Station at Kowloon, the Harbour Offre Flagstaff, and H.M.S. Tamar.
1. Three Lights Vertical, Green Green Green, indicates that a typhoon is believed to be situated more than 300 miles from the Colony,!.
11. Three Lights Vertical, Grees Red Green, indicates that a typhoon is believed to be situated less than 300 miles from the Colony,
111. Three Lights Vertical, Red Green Red, indicates that the wind may be expected to, increase to full typhoon force at any moment.
No. 111. Signal will be accompanied by the Explosive Bombs, as aboyo, in the event of the information conwayed by this signal being frot published by night.
*The Night Signals will be substituted the the Day Signals at sunset, and will, when; necessary, be altered during the night,
SUPPLEMENTARY WARNINGE-
For the benefit of Native Crah and pasting Ocean Vessels, a Cone will be exhibited ar Each of the following stations during the time that any of the above Day Siguais "are" hois að in the Harbour.
Gap Rock
Waglan.
Stanley.
Cape Collinson,
Aberdeen. San Ki Wan, Sal Kun
¿Sha Tan Ko
This will indicate that there is a depression somewhere in the Chios Sea, and that a Stora Warning is hoisted in the Harboneja
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