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NORDDEUTSCHER

BREMEN.

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH MONDAY FEBRUARY 8 19ca

Intimations.

LLOYD, THE YOKOHAMA DOCK CO., LTD:

IMPERIAL GERMAN MAIL LINES.

STEAMERS.

TO SAIL

Corzow "

Capt. C. Dewers mustaine

WEDNESDAY,

10th February, Noca.

About THURSDAY, '.

NAPLES, GENOA, ALGIERS,

GIBRALTAR, SOUTHAMPTON,

ANTWERP and BREMEN

SHANGHAI, NAGASAKI, KOBEĮ" PRINZESS ALICE"

and YOKOHAMA

MANILA, YAP, NEW GUINEA," BRISBANE, SYDNEY and MEL:

BOURNE......

KUDAT and SANDAKAN

No. 1 DOCK. Length inside 514 ft. Width of entrance, top 95 ft. bottom 75 it. Water on blocks, 27.5 ft. Timelto pump out, 4 hours,

No. 2 DOCK. Length Inside, 875 ft. Width of entrance, top 60.5 ft. bottom 45.8 It, Water on blocks, 26.5 ft. Time to pamp out 2 hours,

The Opium Trade.

ATTEMPTED PROVINCIAL

MONOPOLY

DREACH OF TREATY.

We are courteously favoured with the follow- ing correspondence by the General Committee of the Hongkong General Chamber of Com-

Hangkong, 9th December, paß. Sir-We have the honour to bring to your attention

course of time, the, tråde) in the hands of a few Chi

Wo would retor British Treaty of Nabki of the same Treaty, French Trasy of Treutela of convenience we quole in foli

Article V of the Briti 18.2

Nanking

The Government of China having compeliś ed, the British merchants trading at Canton to deal exclusivaly with certain Chinere mer chants called hoog merchants (or co-b who had been licensed by the Chisato Govern

(a) Copy of a letter dated the gih instantment for this purpose, the Emperor of China addressed by as to the Colonial Secretary, sgress to abolish that practice in future at all (b) Copy of a letter dated 23rd September por where British merchants may reside, and

last addressed by us to the Acting Cop to permit them to carry on their aul-Genaral at Canton, and referred to transactions with whatever persons they pleas

and His Imparial, Majeity further. enclosed herewith This letter was published pay to the Untish Guverum.at the sum ofgeus in our issue of 18th November last.-Ed, three millions of dollars, on accoual of debts

due to Brit ah subjects by some of the II.K.7.]

These inlterr fully set forth the views of the bong merchants or cs-hong, who have become merchante engaged in the opium trade upna insolvent and who owe large sums of money The attitude of the Chinese authorities in scok to subjects of Ber Britannic Majesty,

Anicle of the same Trosty ebo The plant and tools sie of recent patterns for dealing quickly and cheaply with working to imposa restrictions on the sale of raw

His Majesty the Emperor agrees to establish

THES

HESE DOCKS are convenlamly situated in Yokohama harbour and the attention of

· Oaptains and Englooors is respectfully called to the advantages offered for Docking and repairing Vessels and Machinery of every description,

and a large stock of material la always at hand, (plates' and angles' sil being tested by opium, which we contend are contrary to the

HUR February Lloyds surveyors).

THURSDAY,

Two powerfal Twin Screw Towboats are available for taking, Vessels to or out of 15th February, 5 P.. Dock, and for taking Sailing Vessels in for out of the bay. The floating derrick is capab'e

el liftlug 15 tont

Capt. P. Grosch

"MANILA

Capt. H. Meussen ..............

# BORNEO” „**eri

Beginning of March.

For further Particulars, apply to

{"Daps, F. Sembill

NORDDEUTSCHER LLOYD,

MELCHERS-&-CO.,

GENERAL AGENTS, HONGKONG & OHINA.

Hongkong, 6th February, 1900.

MESSAGERIES MARITIMES.

FRENCH MAIL LINES.

FORTNIGHTLY SERVICE TO and FROM EUROPE via SUEZ CANAL.

„TO-and-FROM JAPAN via SHANGHAI,

FOR

STEAMERS

CAPTAINS

TO JAIL ON

SHANGHAI, KOBE, YOKOHAMA ... TOURAND...........Lopcelio...... 15th Feb, F.M. MARSEILLES, VIA FORTS POLYNESIEN BIO...Tóth Feb., at 1 PM - SHANGHAI, KOBE, YOKOHAMA, NERA.MACHALINSEY ....... 1st March, P.M MARSEILLES, VIA PÖRTS........ALAZIE ...........Magnon .............. and Match, at 1 P,M. Trashipment of the Co.'s Steamers at Singapore for Balavia; at Colomie for Calcutta, Bombay and Austraila; at Port Baid for the Levadi, Constantinople and Black Sea.

Through Tickets to London via Parls from £17.10 up to £71,10 20 hon:s' rallway from Marellies to London.

*Interpreters most passengers at thels arrival in Marseilles.

For further particulari, apply to

Hongkong, 3rd February, 1919.

· P. de CHAMPMORIN,

AGENT

Queen'9-BuildINGS,

MESSAGERIES CANTONAISES.

FRENCH LINE OF STEAMERS BETWEEN HONGKONG. GANTON AND

KOUANG-SI.

S.S. "PAUL BEAU," 1,500, tous,, 14 knots,

KS. "OHARLES HARDOUIN," 1,990 (008, cg knots

The speedlost, most luxuriously appointed and pur ctual steamers on the lion, Departure from Hongkongtat zo riu. (Saturdays excepted). Departure from Canton at 5.15 P.M. (Sur days excepted).

These superb steamers carrying the French Mall are Etted throughout with Electric Light ́and Fans and wore specially bullt for this trade. Excellent culsing.

The Company's Own Wharf our Wing Lok Strast and its berth in Canton opposite Shameen,

For farther puniculars, plonso apply to the COMPANY'S OFFICE at Shameen, Canton.

or to their Agents BARRETTO & CO., Hongkong,

Bangkong, 9th October, 1968,

WEST RIVER BRITISH STEAMSHIP

➡HE Stormers

COMPANIES.

HONGKONG WDOROW GINE

LINTAN" and "BAN-UI*

LAIL FROM HONGKONG TWICE A WEEK AND COMPLETE THE ROUND TRIP IN 4 DAY

Those steamers have Exceliant Saloon Accommodation, and are Lighted Throughout by Electricity, THE CLIMATE ON THE WEST: RIVER DURING THE WINTER MONTHS 18 VERY FINE AND EXHILIRATING.

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sights conferred by Treaty enabling saw opium and all merchandise in any quantity, whether large or small, to be freely sold to anyone wishing to purchase same, without let, or bindrance.

Storm Latoches of Steel or Wood, Lighters, Stool Buildings and Roofs, Bridgs of the endeavour of the Chinese to enforce the Work and all kinds of Machinery are made on the premises.]

We need scarcely add that in conery sence regulations which are objected to, an element of uncertainty, with a resulting want of con trade, which is having a serious effect on the

Tenders will be made up when required and the workmanship and material will be fidence, has been introduced into the apjum guaranted.

The cunt of Docking, and repair work, will be found to compare favourably with that 2f any port to the world

Telephone: Nos, 876, 506, or 681. Telegrams, "Dook, Yokohama," Codes A. B. 0. 4th and 5th Edt. Liebers, Scotta, A. 1, and Watkins.

Yokohama, May 23rd, 1905.

EYES

RIGHTI

N. LAZARUS, OPHTHALMIC OPTICIAN, “CORNER OF D'AGUILAR STREET AND QUEEN'S ROAD,

WILL

FILL test your ayes fren of charge, and if they are wrong will put them right. Leases Ground. All kinds of Repalis, Spectacles for all requirements,

Ask, or write, for Illustrated Booklet on "Defectiva Sight"—los.

-LONDON,

-CALCUTTA,

t, John Strast, Batford' Row, W.O Hongkong, jih March 'roof,«

13, Beatlock Steak

THE DAIRY FARM CO„-LTD".

INE FRESH

FINE

AUSTRALIAN BUTTER,

73.75 and 80 cents a lb.

Sold in lb. pts to aut convenience of

customer.

Hongkong, 2nd February, 1909.

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GREEN ISLAnd cement COMPANY, LIMITED.

PORTLAND CEMENT.

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In Casks of 375 lbs. net $5.50 per Cask ex Factory. in Bags of go the net $8.45 per Bag ex Factory

SHEWAN TOMES & Oɔ,

General Managers.

-Fourbone,-15th-Angust.roaki

"PABST BREWING COMPANY;

MILWAUKEE

FRESH SUPPLIES ALWAYS KEPT IN STOCK

MY

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SIEMSSEN & Co., Agents for HONGKONG & SOUTH`CHINA, Hongkong, soth Tely, 100%.

“PHILATELIC NOVELTY

Bujtable for PRESENT-5---

BAGS OF: USED.Postage StampS. Containing

All Asiatic Bramps.

4,000 for $8,00

7.00 3,000 11 2,000 μ 5,00

300

3.00 3,00

All Chinese Stamps. '4,000 for 14.50

3,000" 2,009.

1.50 2.50-

1,090 n J.50- (DO # 1.03

Philatelic Requisites at prices to suit every

Also Stamps in Packets and Sets, and other

body..

VIEW POSTCARDS, ALBUMS, HINGES, RAPHAEL TUCK'S TOY BOOKS AND RELIEF, SCRAPA, MANILA CIGARE AND CIGARETTES,

For further inforusadios apply to-

BUTTERFIELD & SWIEF”

AGINTI,

Inspection invited,

WEST RIVER BRITISH 5.5, DOMFANITS,

GRACA & CO." No, 27, Des Voeux Rond,

THE

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SHAKOHAL 566, Nanking Roid

iga

(Capital Paid U3⁄4 ̧....................$1,250,000)

business.

We, therefore, beg that you will lay this Important matter before your committee at an early date with a view to the taking of such further steps, as they may deem advisable to protect the particular and weighty interests involved. We have, &c,

DAVID SASSOON & CO) E, D. SASSOON & CO,

8. J. DAVID & Co.,

E. PARANEY,

at all the ports which are by Anticle 11 of this Treaty to be thrown open for the resort of British merchants, a fair and regular tariff of

which tatiff shall be publicly notified and pro- export and import customs and other duel mulgated for generel information; and the Emo petor further engages that, when British mer chaadise shall have once paid'at any of tas said posts the regulated customs and dues,

merchandise may be conveyed by Chinese agreeable of the tariff to be hereafter fixed, such merchants to any province or city in the in- terior of the Empire of China on paying a far-reder ther amount as transit duties, which shall not o exteed .. percent, on the tariff value of such goods.""},

Article XIV of the French Treaty of Tientala. 1858-

‚"Aucune société de commerce privilegića no pourra desormais s'é.ablir en Chine, et iken - sera de mênis de toute coalition organisées dans le but d'exercer une monopole, amrala pon commerce, En cas de contravention end present article les autorités chinoises surigad les representations du casul cu de l'agent consulaire, aviaeront aux moyens de dissoudre iz de semblables association dont elles s'efforcade CAWASJEE PALLANJER & CO roni d'alleuis de prévenir l'existence per des

TATA SONS & Co,

H. M.H. NEMAZKE, “

M. H. E. ELLIAS;

P. F. TALATI,

P. B. PETIT & CO.

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prohibitions préalablés, afin d'écarter tout ce qui pourrait porter atteinte à la libra con CUFTEACE,"

Hon. Mr. E. A, Hewett,

Chairman, "'! flongkong General Chamber of Commerce,

We would wish to lay speciál stress upon the Hongkong, 9th December, 1908., fact that by the regulations pow sought to baske The Hon. Mr. F. H. May, C.M.G

enforced by Chine, the right allowed by Treaty / Sir,We bave the honour to acknowledge to all merchants whelker British or otherwise, long the receipt of your letter of the za ultimo, in to sell their opium, to anyone, is taken away, « which you are directed to inform us that His and that the "Bac'é é de Commerce pri Excellency the Governor has received a desvilegića "as quoted above, has been practically patch from His Majesty's Minister at Peking brought into existence again; thus reviving an to the effect that he regards it as doubtful that abusa which led to misunderstandings between the regulations, as they stand at presenf, can the European Powers and China and against y be regarded as establishing a monopoly that which the Treaties of that period were specials. they appear to do little more than reproduce ly intended to safeguard Free Trade in the the rules passed for the enforcement of the future. Opium Edici of September 20th, 1908, and thaj he bas accordingly instructed His Majesty's Consul-General at Canton that, while the work -lag of the system would doubtless require to be carefully watched, it is inadvisable to take farther action pending reference to His Ma jesty's Government.

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We submit that if Anicla 5 of the Edict is carried out, in course of time, the number of dealers in raw opiùm will de odla to a very email comber, healthy competitira will cease, and the British merchant will be at the mercy of the few native shops left in the trade.

Joasmuch as the Indian oplum crade has. We have in our letter to Mr. Harry B, Fox, already been regulated by the Government of, H.M Consul General at Canton, of the 23rd | India and will, under the conditions agreed “HINA PROVIDENT LOAN AND September last (copy of which was forwarded upon by Great Britain and Chins, entirely

-MORTGAGE-CO, LD-

·to you is oorlewer of the 25th-September and cease in the course of ten years, there, is zur copy of which is hereunto annexeo) so fully solately so reason whatever for the Chinese dealt with the pernicious effect that these ra-Government to interfere in any way with this gulations will have, il brought into force, upon trade by issuing vexatious notifications to the the raw opiam trade, that no useful object | public; as has been done lately by the Viceroy would be gained by recapitulating them save of the Twa Kwangs. Therefore, any interfer to again contend that it must be obvious that if ence on the part of the Chinese Goverment analysed in detail to a logical conclusion, the with the Indian opium trade cannot possibly regulations sought to be enforced in the Two be with any legitimate object. Provincial an Kwangs, and is particular the regulations that thorities all over the Empi's are quite capable "after the ascertainment and registration of of using the Imperial Edicl as a pretence for the number of opium shops in the Frovince of the purpose of raising revenue, or with, the the Two Kwangs, now in existence no new ulterior object of taking advantage of the situa opium shops doing business in the buying and tion in order to be able to squeeze the po selling of raw and, prepared opium will be pulace, We have only in this regard to refer allowed to be established;" and tend to the to the recent action of the Viceroy of Nasking 14 idea that the primary intention is the creation in order to show how far this can be carried

of a manópoly amongst a certain number of into effect by unscrupulous authorities. existing opium shops, which shops will, as lime goes on, decrease in number by either -

(a) Retirement from business.

Loans on Mortgage af House Property, &c. Goods received on Storaga.. Advances made on Merchandise. Loans made on the Provident Systom,

(Rates and Particulars os application),

THE OFFICE OF TRUSTEE, EXECUTOR OF WILLS, ATTORNEY, &c., -Undertaken and Executed.

SHEWAN, TOMES & 00,

General Managers. Hongkong, roth March, roo8

COLD STORAGE.

THE HONGKONG ICE COMPANY, TLTD, have 20W 40,000 Cubic fest of DOLD STORAGE"available at East Point: Stores will be Open at to, A.M., and 4 PM dally, Sunday excepted, to recolvo kad dolivar perishable goods.

G. K. BAXTON, Manager.

Hongkong, 6th January, 1999,

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. Benger's Food is sold in tins, bij all Cheintala, etc, everywhere,

BENGERS

FOOD

(b) Seizure and closure by the Authorities

of the shops for fofringedrent or alleged in fringement of the law, and

(c) The purchase by Capitalists of the shops

and of the licences.

In the course of time, therefore, the sale of Iso raw opium will be in the hands of a few, thu

creating a monopoly.

The merchants in Chins have a vary strong claim on the British Government to protect their trade against this, interference by the Chinese, not only the ordinary protection due to legitimate-British-trade, but from the fact that the merchants buy direct from the Government of India at the Government's monthly sales in Calcults, and it is the duty of the British Government to see that the mer chants get a fair and subindered outlet for the op'um purchased from them, no MK

We cannot agree, therefore, with the dictum It is incombent on the British Government, of His Majesty's Minister at Peking.that he is before they allow the opium trade to depart doubtful that regulations, as they stood at entire y from India and from British merchants prosent, can be regarded, as establishing a dealing with the Indian Governniest, to see monopoly. We cantend that the regulations, that China is try doing her share

· berjabare sto eradicate the so-called evil,

if carried into stringent effect, will form the nucleus of a mouopoly expressly 'contrary to the Treaty of Napking.

We contend that the same must be said of Article gʻof the eleven articles for carrying out the prohibition of opiam if it is brought into force in Chisa: Irreads as follows

**To closely inspect opium shops in order to facilitate preventi:iva measures," and which article is further explained as follows E

The report of Mr. Leech clearly shown that the British Government is keeping, well ahead of the Chinese Government in the steps taken. to stamp out the opium habi, albough British" trade is only 1/8:h ta r/te th of the whole of the oplum consumed'in Chine,

The production in China of native opium. being 8 to 10 times at large as the total import of the foreign drug, the cultivation of China "All shops in any city, town or village which epium is the thing to watch, not so much the well the raw drug or prepared opium must be foreign trade, and the only way to everally lospected by the local authorities whoopiem smoking in China is by gett will draw up a list of them in the form of a provincial authorities to canall the pro register and issue to each a licence which will of the native drug, otherwise, whi constitute their permit to carry on this trade: will'dwindle, Chinese opium will, Once the lospection has baco made no addi. derive benefit of the falling's

tion to the opium shops will be allowed," and this is surely what the t

It further adds for

Shops which from time to time drop out of the business must surrender their licences for cancellation. Tho licecce must not he under peniliyor e beavy fine.

Surely this renactment would create an monopoly and be contr

officials desire, and in this

call attention to Sir Edward to: Sir M. Durand dated Oc