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The Peak Murder.

INTERESTING POINT OF LAW.

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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH

TON RIVAR HOLOCAUST

OFFICIAL REPORT,

[From Our Own Correspondeni.]

Cantoo, 4th February.

CORRESPO

ENCE:

FRIDAY FEBRUARY 5 1909.

WOONDESIRABLES IN CANTON

[We do not necessarily endorse the oplatans expressed

Correspondents in this column]

UPPER CASTLE ROAD,

Admimal Li Chun has received information that some of the robbers concerned in the rob bery committed a short time ago at Yaumall, Hongkong, bave come up to Canton for refuge, and he has now given instructions to hunt down thelo bandita S

PROPOSED MORAL REFORMS.

Forward Settlements The following dates have been fixed by the Stock Brokers Associa tins of Hoogkong for Forward Settlements

February Sentement 16th Feb. March

*** goth March PApril

29th April, May Jane

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gist May 29th June..

There has been somewhat more activity in

Market closes firm, dato

Salos go bales of No. 61, 1,875 Not 1530 bales of No. 125, to bales of No. 166, and 2,600 bales of No. 205) in all about 8p8g

Arrivals-Per steamers Divanio, Lightning, Moyori Haru, Namsang and Britannia about 3.500 balasion Moon coN PA

Unsold Stock-About 26,000 bales,*: Uncleared Stock --About 15,000 bales.” Exchange We quote to-day as follows

¡legal unless prisoners know what that evidence of crattu burnt in sixty-one, whilst the number complain against the stata in which⋅ Unnar Press that a stop should at on early date be put the market, and a slight general improveme India TT at Rs133) per cent,

lound.

'IS TRANSLATION OF EVIDENCE NECESSARY? A very interesting point of law was suited before a Full Court, comprised of the Chief

With reference to the big fire in the flower. Justice (Sir Francis Piggott) and Mr. Justice boats at Tai-sha-tauon the 30thuljimo, the latart Gomperts (Paisne Judge) when Mr. H. Greport submitted to the Viceroy by the Water Calthrop submitted that no evidence could be Police Authorities states that the total pumbar was (ie, the evidence had already been trans of casualities is still incomplete, but so far as it lated to them in case of their being illiterate ascertained some five hundred corpses have or communicated to them if they were deaf and been recovered and there is every ron to. dumb). The case was that in which three men, believe that many more still remain to be it may be remembered, were tried for murder,

During the height of the conflagration several of which, con was discharged and the sentences: on the other two reserved. Mr. Cátthrop ap- persons were arrested for taking advantage of peared for the two prisopers, instructed by Mr. the confusion by robbing the poor victims la R. D. Atkinson (of Messrs. Deacon, Lonker and distress, After being tried the prisoners were Descos) while the Hon. Mr. W. Rees-Davies released for want of sufficient proofs to obtain (Attorney-Genarat) with whom was Mr. F. B. La conviction. One villain was arrested for rob

bing the dead bodies of the valuables on them. Bowley, of the Crown Solicitor's "Office," re- presented the Crowo,

Admiret Li Chuo has detailed a gunboat to cruise up and down the river for the purpose of picking up any dead bodies that may be found watch in order to prevent any carpies from being robbed of any valuable, property that may be found on them.

It was baly a few days ago that suggestions were made to the Canton public through the

to the evil practice of playing "Fantan" and conducting lotteries, elc., with a view to diminish the number of bad characters and as livelihood by legitimate occupations. It is urged the same time encourage them to gain their that stamp duty should be enforced, in order to replace the revenue derived from the above

TO THE EDITOR OF THE "Honored Texporazie" is. SIR-Residents in the upper level district. especially that section comprised within Cob duit and Seymour Roads, have tomson to Castle Rand has been maintained now fora. little time past. I refer to that portion of the road bounded by Seyingur Road on the north and the Jewish Sysagogee on the South Whether though an oversight of the Fublic Works Department, or to the exhaustion of the financial vole for the maintenance of roads.in the city, the fact remains that Upper Castles. These suggestions have been highly Road has been allowed to fall into a state of dis commended by the majority of the people. repair that should not be tolerated to remain to Censor Chan Hing Kwai, a native of Canton, for very much longer. If a P.W.D. executive Kwangtung and hos now thinking of memori is of the opinion to suppress gambling in officer will make it his business to visit the locality, he will discover for himself the needalling the Imperial Government on the soject. of re-surfacing the broken up parts of the road.

On the 29th ultimo, aguard-boat in Kamchow The repairs are badly and urgently needed if coolies who have daily to travere a steep roadway at all times, laborious to negotiate with a heavy burden on one's shoulders. Yours, etc

RESIDENT.

PIRATES ATTACK A GUARD-DOAT. ··

the principal feature being the sharp rise in China Sugars.

Binks Hongkong & Shanghai Baoke bave effected. The Londes quotation is unchanged. reacted to $895, at which rate sales have been

Marine, Insurances. There are, firther sel lers of Cantons at $igo. Unions have been dealt in 21 $830 closing with further buyers, Yangistes have improved to $187 after sales in the North at the rate. been affected at Stof Hongkong Fires con

Fire Inaumaces-Sales of Chian Firea have tinue ready nt $330.

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verdict on'eviltapea which was left to tham- but floating and at the same time to keep a strict daly to give a smooth surface for the chair Hoi, How in Shiu Hing, was attacked by a gap quired for at $34. Honkong, Canton and

Mr. Caltrop said that the point in the case was whether the jury were entitled to give a had not been translated to the prisoners. The evidence had been given by fourteen witnesses for the prosecution, of which four gave the evidence in English and the remaining tea in Punti,

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The Attorney-General did not admit any of the allegations.

The Chief Justice-The question is whether 'the evidence was mintęrial or not.

Mr. Calthrop-It does not matter wheiter the evidence was material or not, so long as it was evidence as all. In this case, no evidence Was translated in Hok-la. The indictment was translated in Hok-lo. One witness, a Chipere constable, was asked whether he didn't tell the prisoners they were charged with murder. He spoke in. Punti, of which the prisoners could bardly understand two words out of ten. There. fora do transition was made. I submit that the prisoners cannot be convicted on any but legal evidence (de, only evidence which the law cao allow to the jury). In civil cases, admissions can be made by Counsel or prisoners. In a criminal case, no admissions can be made. It strikes me that previons to 1836, Counsel were not allowed to appear on behalf of prisoners in falany cases. Therefore, all evidence was taken strictly. No alteration has since been made in the Law of Evidence. All evidence which was left to the jury must be evidence which the prisoner heard himself or which has beep communicated to him by signs (in case be is deaf and dumb),

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After quoting authorities on the subject, Mr. Calthrop continued to say that whether tire prisoners were defended by Counsel or not, it was just as much necessary translate the evidenco to them. A prisoner is always en- fitled to make a statement before, any pra. ceedings are taken against him, impossible for him to give any explanations of circumstances which may appear against him- unless He heard the evidence. The local Ordinance, stipulated that when a case came before a Magistrate, the evidence, when neces sary, should be translated to the prisoner. Under the Evidence Ordinance of 1889, when ovidence is taken with a view to committal, the depositions should be read over to him, and, if Decessary, translated. Unless he heard the evidence, he could not make any adequate Bialement.

Mr. Justice Gompertz I think you will and the words "If desired by the accused,"

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A number of corpses is still lying in the vici. bity of the Water Police Station at the casiera section of the harbour to-day, awaiting to be claimed. Yesterday a dead body floated up the Shameen.creek and was picked up and conveyed to the Fong Fin Hospital.

In consideration of the fact that corpses may doat up and down the river, the water becoming thus contaminated and injurious to the health of residents who may use it for potable, purposes the Viceroy has given in- structions to the Director of the Cantos Water works Company to provide a freo. supply of fresh water for a period of ten days to the pea ple residing along the buud. Several hundred big jars and hackets have been placed is various places, filled with water by the Water works company and are offered in the people wice a day. This considerate action of the Viceroy is highly appreciated,

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The derelicts of the barat crafts have all been moved and there are now only small pieces of wreckage found floating in the harbour,

Numerous complaints have beau lodged against the Water Police for forbidding the an insion of sampana and other boats into the vicinity to render assistance to the perple io the midst of danger during the occurrence, and is said proceedings will be taken against the Water Police. Again suggestions have been made by some people that the Water Police Foice should be done away with allogether

As the outcome of the fire at Tal-sha-iau, the Viceroy has ordered the deportation of the women of the underworld in Cintes who are Dutives of Skankbai.

YAQ-MATI ARMED ROBBERY,

THE SHOOTING, OF LANCE-SERGEANT MILLS,

HEARING AT THE MAGISTRACY,

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Hongkong, 3rd February, 1909.

CANTON DAY BY DAY,

THE BARTHQUAKE 18- ITALY. [From Our Own Correspondent]

Canton, 29th January, H.E. Viceroy Chang Jea Chua has received from the Iulian Consul at Hongkong a telegram, which the Consul expressed his gratitude the donations received from the nese public yards the funds for the relief of Canton Proicial Government and the Chi

the sufferers by the recent earthquake calami- ties in South Italy.,

ABORTIVE ATTEMPT TO CREATE TROUBLE

Admiral Li Chen has been informed that in Shum Taon village in Namhoi district, betong ing to the clan Choi, there are three forts now. in course of construction by the villagers with a view to engage in hostilities with the neigh bouring villages. The Admiral has therefore given stringent orders to the gentry of the locality to have the structures demolished without delay."

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FATAL ACCIDENT

On the zith instant, two Boys, one thirteen years old and the other fifteen, while playing in 'n cracker shop at Faishan, a pot of gun powder unexpectedly exploded with the result that both the boys were fatally injured; one of them died the same day and the other on the follow ing day.

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ANOTHER TRAIN MISHAP

On the 25th instant, at 12 am, a woman.war made the victim of a train accident on the Fat shan railway in the vicinity of Tal Chuo sta tion by a passing rain, which knocked the un- fortunate woman down while on its way from

The wave of indignation which passed over Hongkong when the news was made known that an unprecedented outrage had been perpet-Falaban to Sai Nam. rated on Chinese New year Eve by a band of armed ruffians whereby a policeman met his death and the murderer liimself shot down by the dead man's comrade, is doubtless fresh in the minds of many,

This afternoon,

Mr. Caithrep finally submitted that if evid as a result of the sad incident, seven nien were ence is left which is not to be left it is no arraigord before Mr.JR Wood at the Magis evidence, even if there are no objections antracy, charged with the murder of the late the part of the accused. In principle, the Lace-Sergeant Mills Deputy Superintendent verdict of the jury the present case of Police King prosecuted, while the prisoners could not stand. Neither Counsel for the pri- were undefended. Before proceeding with the sover nor the prisoner himself, can, at any rate chief business of the afternoon, the charge of in criminal evidence, waive any irregularity in murder was withdrawn and only that of aimed not affect the matter. The last point was that armed robbery was withdrawn in the case of If any evidence was left which ought to have

two of the men (3rd and 4th defendants) while been taken, the conviction must be quashed.

Que (7l defendant) was discharged. The Attorney-General held that this was no question of law, and after a lengthy citing of sathorities, the case, was adjourned for further consideration.

NO FACILITIES FOR TOURISTS.- The Viceroy has given instructions that no passport should be issued to foreiguarę of non- treaty nations' où a travelling tour in the interior,

Á TROUBLESOME-TURK,

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A Turke was yesterday escorted to Canion by a waiyuan from Wuchow and handed over to the Viceroy. The foreigner was attacked by the natives in Wuchow as a result of disturb. ancës created by him while playing " Fastan.” The man has beca provided with a free passage avoid further trouble,

of pirates, and all arms and ammunition on board were removed by them, we :: 3rd February,

Shipping.--Chiga and Manilas are weaker Douglases has takes place but they ard in and offering at $2. A slight decline in

Macao Steamboats are firmer with buyers at the slightly increased rate of $30, Sbell Trans ports remain unchanged. Star Ferriss, old and new, have buyers At quotations.. pro-demand and have been sold at sising rates op: Refoories China Sugars have been in good to $130, Perak Sugars are wanted in the North

'CANTON KOWLOON. RAILWAY, Tuotai Wel Han left bere yesterday to ceed to Shek Lung to inquire into the progress of the work on the construction of the Canton. Kowloon Railway, Chinese section.

„CONSULAR VISIT.

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Demand London T..." Demand Shanghai...Th. 74,$100.

1. Silver 22ąd, per azi.

TO-BAW'S EXCHANOR: Saling

London-Bank TİT.

Do.demand ..........

Do. France--Bank T.T. Anserica-Bank TT.. India T.T. 1. GOTRIADY-Bank T.T..

4 months' sigba

Do. demand, seiseanastaseur Shanghat Bank T.T.

MO Singapore-Bank T.T. per H.K. $100- Japan-Bank T.T. Java-Bank T.T.

B Bayings months' sight L/C months' algbt lif

30 days' sight San Francieen &

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Yesterday morning H. E the Viceroy a Riubs have been dealt in to a fair extent at $830 days' sight Sydney & Melbo

ceived the British Vice-Censul at Canton.

THE FLOWER BOATS CATASTROPHE, ....! A number of simpans, engaged by the dif- ferent charitable institutions and private parties, were still busily at work yesterday at Taisha tau recovering dead bodies. Up to yesterday afternoon, the total number of corpses recovered is not less thao. five hundred: most of them deceased. It have beco claimed by the relatives of the

that many still remain to be picked up.

Mining-Chinese Engineeringe are obtain. able at the slightly improved rate of Tis, é, Docks, Whatves and Godowns-Whampoa Docks, after sales at $92 during the early part of the week, are on offer at the clore at $91. Kowloon What's have been sold at $45, ciming. with further bayers, Shanghai Docks are firmer and buyers prevail in the North at Tim 774 Hongsew Wharfs are offering at Tis. 155, after sales at Tis 154. -

Lauds, Hotels and Buildings -Anglo-French Lands are in demand at Tis, roz. There are

4 months sight

raonths' sight Frauca 6 months' sight

4 months' aight Germany.. Har Silver $10!

Bask of England rate

Sovereign ...........................

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Alcamt from the boat people buyers of Hongkong Lands at $90, but sellers SINGAPORE ban besu declared free from quar

It will be remembered that, in July. last, arc aut forthcoming. Humphreys Estates have the fleet of flower-boats in Canton Harbour, declinedioSo. at which rate they are inquired for, was almost entirely swept away by the disas. Kowloon Lands are offering at $13. Accoid. availing bicasell of the opportunity, issued a pro. December, cob, just issued to shareholders, trans typhoon, H.E. Viceroy Chang Jen Chun, ag to the report for the year ending the 3

their crafts and resuming business on these of $653.46 brought forward from lags account, hibition against the boat people re-constructing the profit and loss account, including the sum boats as heretofore. Un account, however, after writing off all charges and expenses, the numerous petitions received from the boat amount to $9.38.go. It is proposed to pay a people describing the pitiable condition of their dividend off per share to shareholders and liver, and through the strong recommendation

after payment of directors' and 'auditors' fees of the Water Police Authorities, the Viceroy

there will be a balance of $278.90 to be carried forward in new profit and loss ac reluctantly rescinded his order and ultimately granted the prayers of the petitioners. Now

count. Shanghai landsare on offer at TIs, $20. again the flower boats to the number of over

Cotton Mills.-Evos are weaker with sellers. farty have been destroyed by fire, and Vicepoy

at T. 85. Hongkong Cottons are unchanged Chang will certainly enfoice his former orders,

at $9. and it is questionable if the bont people will be permitted to resume their business under any

circumstance.

COMMERCIAL,

WEEKLY SHARE REPORTS.

Reviewing the share business for the 'week, Messrs. E. S. Kadooris & Co. write on the

29th ulto,

demand at $ 13. Green Island Cements have Miscellaneous-China Borneos continue in

changed hands at 5g), China Providents are a shade easier, and sales have been effected at $9, at which rate there are farther inquiries A further rise in Lasykats has taken place and buyers rule Northern at Tix. 860

Exchange The Bank's selling rate ou Lon- don is 119 3/16 on demand. The T/T. rate on Shanghai is 74).

Dividends Payable.-Humphrey's Estates- vidend of a cents per share for 1958, pay able on the 6th February, China Providents

Although business has not been very active,div, of 80 cents per share for ig:8 payable several Rocks show an improvement and

on the 6th Feb. Hongkong, Canton and Ma Hongkong Banks in particular have been in

Cao Steamboats-final dividend of $ per good demand.

share for 1968, payable on the gih February. Banks-Hongkong and Shanghai. Banks | Kowloon lands-dividend of Sij per shere for have been in good demand and a considerable, payable on the qth February. Lau Kung business has taken pince as high as $920 and a Mow-dividend of Tis, 4 per share for iyos, few more shares might be placed at this price.

payable in Shanghai on the 12th February Marine Insurances-Cantons have ruled Whampoa Docks-ficial of $4 per share for weaker with sellers at $195. Unions have ad-19-8, payable on the 2nd February, Shanghai Landi-Goal of Tis. g and bonus of Tis., par Yangistes are a shade easier, and sales are reported in the North at $1828,--

-dividend and bonus of £2.15/- per share for

antine restrictioak,

A DROUGHT in prevailing in Feking and in

STUDENTS of the University of California hava causing much sickness."

assaulted some of the Japanese students. THE foundation store of the new Shanghal Club house will be laid on Tuesday, Feb. 16, at

noon.

COMMANDER John G. Haugh, R.N. D.8.0.. (Peking) has been 'elected a fellow of the Royal Colonial Institute.

MR. H. A. Siebt has been appointed a member of the Cost of Directors of the Hongkong and Shanghai Hacking Corporation. CAPTAIN R. F. Royle, R. LI, has been ap painted as lntelligence Officer at Singapore, vier Captain H. A. H. Jones, R.M.L.I. we are favoared by Messrs. Shewan, Tomen" & Co., the total agents, with a wall calendar from the Brocklebank Line of steamers,

THE Waiwupu as telegraphed a circular order to the officials is the provinces to.iostract the people to send exhibits to the Belgian Exhibi- tion...

THE Gestile announces that the King has been pleased to approve of Konrad Ritter vou Wieser, as Consul of Austria-Hungary at Hongkong. GENERAL Jose Miguel Gomez, President, and Dr. Alfrado Zayas, Vice-President, of the Re- public of Cuba are already quarrelling over the spoils of office,

the evidence, The presence of Counsel did robbery allowed to stand. The only charge of by the Viceroy, who told him to leave Canton tovanced to $839, at which rate buyers prevalt share for 1908. Hoogkong and Shanghai Bank | special telegram to the Viceroy in Canton with.

THE LATE MR, ), M. A. DA SILVA'S WILL.

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A FRIENDLY ACTION.

A very interesting case which was described as a friendly action was brought before the Chief Justice in the Supreme Court Just Monday afternoon. This was an originating sunimous brought by the plaintiff (Jean Maria Placé da Silva) against the defendant (Maria Astonia Placé da Silva) for determination by Court of some questiont upon the constructinD of the will of the late J. M. A. da Silva. The Action, as stated by Sir Henry Berkeley, on behalf of the plaintiff, is a friendly one. ir Henry Berkeley, KC, who wawassisted by Mr. H. K. Holmes, appeared for the plaintiff, while Mr. H. E. Pollack, K.C, with Mr. Gomes (of the firm of Otta Kong Sing) represented the defendant.

Following are the questions- 1. What salate or interest does the defendant take in the chattels and effects mentioned in the 5th paragraph of the will of the said João Maria Anconia da Silva, deceased.

4. If the defendant inkes a life intèrest in the said chattels and effects (determinable on re-marriage) what, if any, inventory should be signed or undertaking as to safe custody should be given by her in respect thereof,

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Joth January. THE OPIUM CAMPAIGN,

COLLECTION OF HOUSE-TAX. The total collection of house-tax by the polica authorities in this city during last year towards the funds for the chaintenance of the Police Force was about $50,cos.

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Li Chun, the keeper of an iron foundry and an engineering establishment, residing at 43,ara conscious of their duties in the suppression It would seem that the local Police Force Kennedy Street, Yau-ma-ti, was the first to be

of opium-smoking, Several opium dens have called to the witness box. He said that his

lately been raided and offanders have been house was robbed on the sight of the 21st

fined. On the 27th instant, two private opium January last. He left Hongkong about 8 dens were found on the outskirt of the Northern o'clock that evening and arrived at his shup Gate. During the last few months, a large about an hour later. He entered bis shop and quantity of opium-smoking apparatus were began to talk with his assistants (a foki and an seized by the Police in the city. This morning, five persons entered the shop as they were Accountant). Between ten and eleven o'clock, all the opium-smoking paraphernalia were de sitting down. Each of them was armed with a of Constabulary in the presence of the officials, stroyed in a bonfire in the yaman of the Total revolver, which they pointed at the inmates, driving them to one side. manded the keys of the safe, and after search- ing for them, found them and proceeded to open the safe and appropriate ibe contents Witness and his two asistants were lied together by the accused. After taking away whatever money they could, they left the shop sad started to roo. Wituess gave chase and shouted "Thief After turning a corner, somebody was heard to blow a whistle, the first defendant soon afterwards being taken into custody by a Chinese detective. At the time of the robbery, there were two lights burning in the house, one hanging inside the shop and another in the accountant's room. They painted their revolvers at him and ordered him to maintain silence on pain. of death. There were five of them who were carrying out their nefarious plans, but of these, witness was not in a position in identify except one, as he kept chasing him the time. ife could not say which of the accused demanded the safe keys, as they turn $4.30 in the house (about $3,000 in notes and ed his face to the wall. There was about

he rest in coics). The reason why he did not

3. What estate or interesi does the defend. aut take in the Testator's leasehold properties. 4. If the defendant takes a life interest in such leasehold properties (determinable on re-deposit the money in a Bank was because he marriage) is the entitled to the esjayment of the whole thereof in specie or should the plaintiff, as executor, take the rents and profits thereof (excepting such messuage or may for the time being be occupied by the defendant) and pay the same, after deducting Crown rents, Tatos, ordinary repairs, insurance and other goings, to the defendant.

5. What estate or interest does the defendant take in the shares of the Testator in Public Companies, and what, if any, transfers of such shares should be made by the executor,

6. What person or persons should have the custody of the Testator's collection of coins referred to in the Baid will.

The case was adjourned.

THE EXPEDITION TO TIBET.

ITS COST TO INDIA-

always found it safe in his own house. After its contents rifled, the account books were the safe had been opened by the burglars and found scattered about the floor. Among the goods thus stolen, was a watch.

The accountant's evidence was taken and after further depositions, the case was re- manded:

ADMIRAL LAMBION.

(VISIT TO MAÇÃO,

3rd inst.

1.E. LIANG TING FUN, H.E. Linng Ting Fun Fun, a retired official, who arrived here a week ngo, refuses inter- views to all officials as well as to his friends. telegrams from H.E. Chang Chilf Tung, who H.E. Liang is said to have received-private

persuaded Linng to revew his official career.

THE NATIONAL MOURNING,

Owing to international mourning on account of the death of the late Emperor Kwang Hau, there will be no celebration on the occasion of the Birthday of His Imperial Majesty the new Emperor Hauan Tang, which will take place on the 13th day of this moon (3rd of February); The day will not be observed as a public holt- day until the prohibited period of mourning for three years has expired according to traditional precedents..

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Fire Insurances-China Fires bave ruled 1908,

$330, after sales at the rate. steady at $tch. ¡longkong Fires are firmer at

Shipping-Chion and Manilas continue on offer at Sij. Douglases are in favour at the improved rate of $15. There are further buyers of Bongkong, Canton and Macao Steamboats at $191, bet none are obtainable at the rate. 11- is notified that at the forthcoming meeting of shareholders the Directors of this Company will recommend the following appropriation:- off hook value of steamers, wharves and pro. Dividend of $rå per share; $45,000 be written

'perties; $20,000 be placed to credit of deprecia- the credit of Special Repairs Fund; and the tion and insurance fund; $10,000 be placed to balance of $20,297,30 ba carried forward to New Account Shell Transposts are weaker at 45. Star Ferries, old and new, are in demand at quotations...

Refineries-Chios Sugars have improved in St15 at which rate they are, wanted. Luzoos continue quiet at $18, the North Perak

int SS4. Chinese Engineerings are unchanged.

Sugars are reported sold at Tis, 100.

Mining. There are further sellers of Raubs

Forward Settlements. The following dates have been fixed by the Stock Brokers Associa tion of Hongkong for Forward Settlements:

January Settlement 29th Jan, February March

April May Juno.

26th Feb.

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31st May,

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29th June,

YARN MARKET,

In their report dated 5th instant, Messrs. Phirozsha B. Petit & Co. write:-

THE British Minister at Peking bas sent New Year congratulations, Tais courtesy is unprecedented.

(Tis stated that Grand Councillor Chang Chih ung desires to retire from office for fear of meeting with the same fato as his lata collangus; Yuan Shih-kai.

THE following appointment has been approved "by the Admiralty —Mr. H. J. Quick, inspector of electric fitters, Hongkong, to a similar posi- tion at Chatham Dockyard.

CONGRESS bas voted. $500,000 for the coa- piruction of sirships "for the army in accord ance with the recommendation by Dr. Luke' Wright, the Secretary of War.

THE foreign population of Yokohama at the end of 1908 stood at 6,419, including 3,789 Chinese residents. The British residents numbered 1,221, Americans 547, Germans 291, French 160,

A MARRIAGE has been arranged, and will take the late Edmund Waller (an early resident of place on Feb. 6, between Leslie Waller, son of Tientsin), and May, eldest daughter of Mr. and

Our Inst report was dated the azad ulto. vaned during the interval, but they were not The Chinese New Year holidays have inter- protracted beyond anticipations. Native deal: ers have early resumed business; their "com. pliment" purchases, following traditional costom, have been made rather early in the | New Year; in fact, sales were reported even on

ers appear the very first day of the new calendar which hetokens the avidity with which Chinese deal.

have entered the market. De mand being strong, there was ready willingnesszire. Oscar Beringer. for "spot" cargo and to arrive. The settle on the part of importers to meet inquiries both meats effected rua into a fairly large number of bales in the aggregate, nod point to the be fiel that purchases were not made salely on the ground of complimentary aiders, but elsa because of hopeful anticipations of demand originating from the consuming districts in the immediate future. fresent circumstances en- courage expectations that orders will be coming in freely from the country when it is considered that stocks are very low and the absorbing power of consumers maintained up to the not

japanese spinners continue to keep a watch-

Docks, Wharves and Godowas.-Kowloon the market closing a little weaker with sellers Wharfs have again beco dase to some extent, at 55. Whampoa Docks are steady at $91, It is officially notified that subject to audit the Directors of this Company will recommend at the fontcoming meeting of shareholders, a dividend of 8% per share, pass $21,000 to special account; write $18,000 off Cosmopoli tad Docks and floating plant, and carry for ward about $184,000. Shanghai Decks are on offer in the North at TIs. 76. Hangkew Wharfs 2nd February have been sold at the improved rate of Tix. 155, THE TAI ON" CASE.

Lands, Hotels and Buildings-Anglo-French With reference to the collision between The Lands baye advanced to Tls. 103, but there are steriner Tol On and the junk belonging to the' | sellers at the rate. Hongkong Hotels, after King Wah Yuk theatrical troupe at Yink Ga sales at Soo, have funher inquiries. Hongful eye on the bisa market. Oskappe the Nambol Magistrate on the 17th ultimo re-dividend of $1 per share, paid on the 28th Tsui, when the junk and a few lives were lost, kong Lands are wanted at 580, ex the final ceived instructions from HE, the Viceroy (to Inkt. West Points are quoted $44 ex the final hold a Court of Inquiry into the case on the dividend of $1 per sbare paid on the 28th inst, 8th instant, when the British Consul and the Shanghai Lands are quiet at Tis, 120, The Judge from Shanghai will be present to attend Directors of this Company have, declared a the proceedings. -

final dividend of 6%Tis. 3, and a bonus of Tir. 2 for the half year ending 31st December, 1908.

Cotton Mill-Ewos have risen to Tls, 86,

THE FLOWER BOAT CONFLAGRATION, In continuation of yesterday's report on the

THE death is reported at Tientsin of Mr. C. Lenox Simpson, of the Imperial Maritime Cu- toms. Mr. Simpson came, pat to join the I.M.C, in the carly, sixties, and has been a Commissioner for upwards of thirty years. Until recently he was stationed at Ningpo

R.N., died on 4th ult, at Cheriton Collage, REAR-Admiral Frederick Wilbraham Egerton, Alresford, Hants, at the age of 70. He served in the operations in Chine, being employed in catting the beam nosons the magih of the Peito "Juno, 1859. He reached the rank of captain' in 1881, and was placed on the retired list in 1885

Sour time last year H.E. Tusa Fang, Viceroy at Nanking, established a Chinese school de- signed to receive alitdenta from among Chinesa residents in foreign colonies as a reward for ther patriotism shown by those Chloeso on, many occasions. It has had a good attendance, and lately, another batch of over fifty studente kar arrived from Singapore. They will shortly

disastrous fire in the flower-boats at Tai-sbe} Internationale are quoted Tis. 70 buyers, Laa business generally has emerged from the begin their studies in the school

tau on the goth ultimo, it is now ascertained Kung Mows, Tis, do gominal, and Soychees from the survivors that the Water Police aro

Vice-Admiral The Hon,. Sir Hedwork entirely to blame for the occurrence. When ih/ Tis, 280 sellers, according to latest Shanghai or advancing by Ya. In Japan the stock of † ing College in Shanghai and is considering the

Lamblon, commander-in-chief, with a party of fire started, the Water Police did not anticipata five, proceeded on his despatch-bont on-a-visit--serious-consequences, and in the attempt to to Macao this morning. H. M. S. Alacrity left prevent the villains from taking advantage of the harbour with naval visitors at 8 o'clock this antering the area in distress to loot, they for morning, and was expected off the roadstead at bade the admission of sampane and other boats A retum was loaded on 24th Dec, as to the Macaoshortly after tes. The party was to land to the spot to render assistance; qiherwiso .cost of the military operations undertaken on

in the forenoon. At Macro an official recep

the figures of casualities would not have been the Indian frontiers and elsewhere between tion would be accorded the British Admiral so great. Up to 4 p.m. yesterday afternoon, 1899 and 1908. For the mission to Tibet 5,200 who had been invited to lunch at Government some sixty corpses were recovered. A con- troops were employed, and the approximate House, The return trip will be made this siderable number of hands on board launches cost was 15,046,000 rupees. On the Aden afternoon; the diacrify is expected back in and tampans still continue t'air work of re Boandry Commission 3,500 troops were em.Hongkong this evening.

covering dead bodies. Commendable services ployed, at a cost of 6,439,ado rupees.

have been rendered by the members of the Red

́mission is still under considerating.

The question of a contribution by the A WASHINGTON despatch of January 26 says: British Treasury towards the cost of the Com--Bishop Charles H. Brant of the Philippine Islands has forwarded to Congress a memorial on the subject of the suppression of the oplum THE Viceroy in Fukien has doputed Tootal Hutraffic. The Bishop urges upon Congress the Chih-cheng to attend the International Opium necessity of the United States, taking a more! Conference in Shanghai. Two deputies were active part in the campaign against opium also sent-by-no-Apil-Opium Society and the particularly in the matter of suppressing the people of the province.

irade in China,

Cross, Society, the Fong Pin Hospital and other institutions to both the wounded and the dead

circular to hasd,

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Association agreed in December to allow spla- observe that when the Japan Cotton Spinners

wing mills to resume ibe operation of 27 per cent, of their spindles, on condition that they contributed towards the yarn export encourage ment fund, silver was low, but it has now much improved. This, combined with a de crease of stock on the China market, has re- suited in a fairly good business in yarn for ex- pon, In the meantime the cotten-spinning ficult position in which it was placed and the 17 is stated that H.E. Viceroy Turn Fang demand for raw cotton has increased, quota entertalas à project of establishing an Engineer

Borneos have been effected at $ir and more bales, while the stock of yarn on the market is Publishing Co.) new priating office on the Miscellaneous. Further_sales_of_China raw colton has fecreased to about 303,000 purchase of the Tu Bhu Company's (Chinese

can be placed at the rate. China Provideals considered-small. In these circumstances the Chiesie Bued for the College buildings. The and Cements have again changed hands to a put of yarn to meet requirements after April and His Excellency procended to inspect them are obtainable at $10, after sales. Green te spinners deem it expediest to increase the out price of the buildings in agreed at Ths, $70,009 large extent and may be had at Saf. Hong next. The Kanegafuchi and the Selts Spic in the afternoon of the jest ultimo, buyers prevail. Smail sales of Steam Lnto spindles in operation, with the consent of the THR Japanese ship Aso (ex-Dayan) and Brys kong Ropes have risen to $aga, at which_prica | nlng Companies have been the first 10 pat taðir

at Tis. 850, at which rate shares have changed Up to a fortnight ago the total number of spin-January 20 from a cralae in Korean and Chines dries are reported at St. Langkats are enster guild, and other companies have followed. (ex Karyag mere to reach Yokohama: on hands. Somatras are inquired for in the dies resuming operation was estimated at waters, and will- then prepare for a voyage Nont at Tis. 122),

round the world, on which thay will start chroni weeks later. After visiting Hawaii, Van.conver and Seattle they will proceed to the West In dies v4 Caps Horn, and to Amsterdam, vil- Enghod Passing through the Miditerranian, they will visit Alexandria, Port 87 Adanud Persian poris and reach Soul Chion wit Colombo and Bombay. They will return to. Sasebo in March, 1910, vík Chefoo, Taku, Newcowany, Port Arthur Champipe, Entan and Vladivostok

Exchange The Bank's selling rate bu' Lon-

on,s/9-1/16 on demand. The T/T. rate an Shanghai is 743. ' THE ANTI-OPIUM CAMPAIGN...

Dividends Payable.-Hongkong & Wham. | The Anti Opium Association of Canton has pos Docks, final of $4 for 1908, payable on the addressed a telegram to the International 2nd February, Hongkong, Canton and Opium Commission at Shanghai, suggesting, Macan Steamboats, Opal of $11 for 1908, pay: that the tem of ten years fixed for the entire able on the 9th February. Hongkong and suppression of opium-smoking in China should--Shanghai Banks, dividend and barns of 3-5 be curtailed.

Shanghai Lande dividend and bonus of TIG 5.-

20,000,

No. sua.-A good business was reported at an advance of $1 per bale.

No, 16. Only one thread fetched very high rate, (

of 51 per bale.

No, 125-In moderate request at an advance No. 101,-In good inquiry. Prices show an impmament of 51 to ri per bale.

No 8.Nothing doing. No de; In small-request,

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