Telegrams
HONGKONG TELEGRAPH?'
SERVICE
CHINA'S CURRENCY.
STANDARD WEIGHT OF COINS.
[By courtesy of the " Sheung Po."]
Peking, 12th February. No definite decision has been como to regarding the standard weight of the silver coins.. new
THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH SATURDAY FEBRUARY 13 1969.
editor, resident in Hongkong, represented as real incidents of life in Hongkong. Of course, **Deadwood Dick" appeared under the sobri
quet of Chan Tai or Nam Sang, just-araha name occurred to him; and the Gulch became Hooam or Shon Tak, * AGAN HEREDITARY PROFESSION
CATHEDRAL CHOIR CONCERT.
A SUCCESSFUL FUNCTION,
The Concert given by the Chair of St. John's Cathedral under the direction of Mr. Denman Fuller, Cathedral Organist, in aid of the Organ A big, lusty youth was Ip Sui Wang, and Fund, took place at the City Hall last night ose 10 by respected, because his father had and proved a success both is point of numerical great hopes of becoming a headman some fine attendance and the excellence of the pro- day. There was money in the family some gramme supplied. As is doubtless known where, though where it came from nobody fell 1000 is required to effect a complete over inclined to ask. It is always best to know haul of the Cathedral Organ, and a word of gothing when the magistrala is on tour with thanks is due to the numerous patrons who his yames runners and their bamboos. Five helped to augment the land towards the mate hundred soft taps with a willowy bambas canrialisation of this object. raise a mountain of flesh, and the cangue is nothing to it. So Ip We made his expeditions,
irrigated the fiolds, and a more respectable mao than Ip Wo did not exist.
The first part of the programme, which was. entirely devoted to religious numbers, opened. with "Seed aut Thy Light," to which beautifut
Duko Tsai, president of the Mr.while, his wives and, daughters pumped and composition those taking part did full Justice
nistry of Finance, is in favour of
Meanwhile little ip became proficient with seven mace two candareen, while a the bamboo pole--not as a basst of burden, certain Grand Councillor hins, point-carrying leads of paddy for other people, but as a_warrior" ag «inst the clausindo of the next. ed out that since the one-tael coin
village. has been adopted it is inadvisable to effect any change.
"AMERICA AND JAPAN.
THE NEW TREATY.
[Dy courtesy of the "Sheung-Po."},
Co-day's Advertisements.
HONGKONG ICE COMPANY, LIMITED. Reso
To-day's Advertisements.
NOT10E
LIMITED.
THE TWENTY-EIGHTH ORDINARY THE HONGKONG HOTEL COMPANY,
ANNUAL MEETING of SHARE HOLDERS will be held at the Offices of the General Managers, at 12.30 PM on SATUR DAY, 27th instant, to receive a statement of the Company's Accounts to 31st December, 1908, and the Report of the General Managers: The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company ayth instant, both days inclusive. with a CLOSED from the 17th instant to the JARDINE, MATHESON & Co, LD.,
General Managers. ̧ Hongkong, 13th February, 1909;
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THE CHINA FIRE INSURANCE CO., LIMITED.
This was followed by “All through the Night"
„HOLDERS in the Company.will bo Riven by Mrs. G. H. Edwards, assisted by Miss THE FORTIETH NEETING of SHARE- Bell, GH: Edwards.gud C. II. Crispin. The Road Contral, Victoria, on THURSDAY, the Nicholson, Mrs. Goldsmith," Messrs. F. A. | held at the Company's Offices, No. 3. Queen's soft notes characteristic of this pieces-later-March, 1903, at 12 o'clock Noon, for the preted by the able" soloist were thoroughly and the Report of the Directors for the year-
purpose of Receiving a Statament al Accounts
"were then treated to a plano solo (Theme and Variations) by Miss Brotherton Harker, who angiven a henity reception on the occasion of her debut as a pianist. The last item bat one was a Carol (in dulci Júbilo) given by a dozin voices. The first part of the pro grammo concluded with the Hyma ̈'0 Glad- same Light."
The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED from 19th February: to 4th March, both days inclusive.
By Order,
Old 1p Wo was carried home in the black.appreciated by the audience. The auditors ending.31st December, 1908.. ness of night suffering from various wounds and Contusions, about which no questions were asked and none offared. He lay under a heap gunay bags and lived without.so much as breathing. The local "doctor" gave the No.
wila lations made from Indescribable parts of the tiger, and pills the 're of fat rolling-pins. When the soldiers cams, they were entertain ed with "samshu," which is twice as heady as
bad whisky, and ten times more effective in Peking, 12th February.giving a bibulous one s free, passage to the The new Treaty between America and China having licen sealed with the seal of the Prince Regent has
celestial regions. Ip Wo's wounds festered. One of his legs became numb, but sobody proposed to amputate it, for how would a man look is beaven with only a leg and a half?. So
Ip Wo died, and there was much wailing and
The second part of the programme, which consisted of secular numbers, opened with a vocal polka (Merry June) the soloists being Miss Seth and Mrs. Desly. A "Serenade," given by ME.. B. Ayris, supported by fear male voices, was well received. Then followed n planu sol (Ballade) with Mr. Denmau Fuller at the piano, which brought down the
been despatched to H.E. Wu Ting-clanging of cymbals. Even the wooden goder, the clamouring audience not being
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a PEMBERTON, Secretary. Hongkong, 13th February, 1909,"
where up to T, 167) cash and The 175 per 30th June has been paid; focally up to Tis. 166 has been done, at which figure there are selfers.
Lands, Hotels and Buildings-Hongkong
Lands have ruled very strong, but no business has come under our notice: there are buyers, at time of writing, at $93, perhaps higher Kowloon Lands sold at $32 ed., and can be placed to a small extent at 530), ex the divi dend of St per share paid on 10th jestant. kong Hotels are steady at Syi, Humphreys' Estates sold at $3,65 and $3.6; ex the dividend of 60 cents per share paid on 8th, instant, and are very firm at latter rate. Shanghai Landı
fang, Cirinese Minister in Washing. / that did duty for the family was taken into the satisfieduli the able performer re-appeared and | West Points havn sollers at $14, and Hong-
ton, for exchange for the copy signed by the United States Government.
VICEROY HSU SHICHANG.
SEEKS RETIREMENT,
[By courtesy of the "Sheung Po.”].
village street and mercilessly thrashed for, his imposeuce.
THE CHOICE of a carkER.
*
was obliged to respond with another piece in 'view of the popular demands for an encore A quartet entitled "Sweet and Low" was the next item, given by Mr. and Mrs. G. K. dell, which was greatly appreciated. Liitle
TOTICE is hereby given that on EXTRA ORDINARY MEETING of the above mentioned Company will be held at its Regis tored Office, No. 9 to 17. Padder Street, day of February, 1909, at 12:30 PM. for the Victoris Hongkong, on FRIDAY, the 26th purpose of considering and if thought fit pass. ing the following Resolutions Park B
1. "That the capital of the Company be increased to $1,000,000 by the creation of 8,000 additional shares of $5 each "ranking for dividend and in all other "respects pari passu with the existing.
shares in the Company."
Intimations.
HONGKONG JOCKEY OLUB. RACE MEETING, 1909
TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY: AND SATURDAY (OFF-DAY)," 16TH, 17TH,
18TH AND
ND 20TH FEBRUARY.
TICKETS of ADMISSION to the GRAND
STAND and ENCLOSURE may be
obtained from Messia KELLY & WALSH, LAD or at the Gate Price $7 for the Meeting
for the DFF Day, $2.50 Me (excluding the Off-Day), or $3 per day. Tickets No one admitted without a Ticket to be shown to the Tierst Inspäctor at the Gate;
T. F. HOUGH, WA
Clerk of the Course. Hongkong, 8th February, 1909. Exse
HONGKONG. JOCKEY CLUB.
A Stand and Ruciosure will be reserved for Members and Mombers' Wivos, and Familina, Tickets for which are now being sent out with) the Members' Tickets,^2!
All Tickets must be produced to gain. adoiasion.
2.That the said 8 000 additional shares be
offered in the first instance at par to all prosence of the LADIES at the THE STEWARDS request the pleasure of "members of the Company registered as
GRAND STAND⠀ and, the ENCLOSURE shareholders on the First day of Match during the Races 16th, 17th, 18th and aoth inst. '1909 in the proportion of two new shares, "for every brea original shates held by shem and apaq the footing that fifty per cent of the full amount of each new "ahara 'taken up' shall be paid to the Company on acceptance of the offer and that such offer be made by police. "pecifying the number of shares to which the member in entitled and limiting a "time within which the offer if, not ac- "cepted by payment will be deemed to be "declined and that the directors ba em- "powered to dispose of the shares not "aken in responts to such offer as they "considor expedicot in the interests of the "Company" By Order of the Board of Directors
C. MOONEY, Secretary. Hongkong, 19th February, 1909.
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HARBOUR MASTER'S DEPARTMENT.
No. 99.
Special accommodation' will be reserved as in recent years for Chinese Ladles and their Female attendants in the Stand erected on thạ? plot of ground next to the Lusitano" Clü Stand.
T...F. HOUGH,
Clerk of the Course, Hongkong, 8th February, 1999. Easa
HONGKONG JOCKEY CLUBA." NO CHILDREN under the age of 14 years
will be admitted into the Enclosure,
T. F. HOUGH,
Clark of the Course. Hongkong, 8th February, 1909an (i53',
*HONGKONG JOCKEY' CLUB.
NO be allowed inside the
ENCLOSURE of the Race Courie during the Race day WITHOUT TICKETS The year that Ip Sui Wang assumed his
whích cần be had on application to the Under- tordship was: disastrous-to the villag 1. First, Edwards, Mis;Broughall and Mr. W. A Run" | sold in..the north at. Tls..13.; the repart. for. T is hereby notified that information has
Bean received from the Military Authorisigned. These Tickets are only available for servants while in attendance os ibeir em there was a famine, and the Viceroy at Canton Blue Minon," by Mrs. E. Barrett, was one of the year 1908 has been issued and the directors
ses that GUN PRACTICE will be carried out
ployers or when on duty at the various Brands, had to send bp launches with bege bags of
in same that they have every confidence as unders "Way
Any Chinein found loitering about; with biscuits and nice to relieve the people Then the most appreciated. numbers. This lady's that the shareholders will consider the state-
Servants' passes in their possessing, will forfait came the usital flaods, mora destructive than powerful voice, combines with the expressionment of accounts as evidence of a very satis-
them and the holders thereol will be removed from the enclosure. usual, and Ip Sni Wang, with all his relatives. / of zone infused into the song, was charming factory state of affaire attained in spite of a ber listeners showing their appreciation by
T. F. HOUGH, · sat on the roof of the house musching raw
Clerk of the Course. When the Bonds began to subside, and every. last item was the old English composities of, Is. 530,"01.60, c ›mpared with Tis. $13,251,54 grain and ship's biscuits fur, nearly a week, hearty rounds of well-deserved applause. The long period of commercial depression. The
Hongkong, 8th February, 1009. "There was Au old woma who lived in
shoe," reminiscent of oursery days, which was
NOTICE.
body saw that they must starve or steal until
new crop was due, Ip Sui Wang called bis
satellites together..
Next day the great pawnshop, seven storeys high, standing out like ʼn baronial fortress, a
Peking, 12th Fobruary, H.E. Hau Shi-dung, Viceroy of the Thres Eastern Provinces, has telegraphed to the Central Govern mont representing his inability to accept the appointment as President officered by a Liverpool captain and a New.. of the Ministry of Posts and Comcastle mate, along with the usual Glasgow en
gineer was looted. Only a few were killed, munications, in consequence of and the river being handy, dead and injured Berious illness.
The Viceroy has again applied for leave to retire from active service.
CHAN PIK
DESERVES. PUNISHMENT.
[By couriery of the * Sheung Po!]
Poking, 12th February. · The Consors propose to forward a joint memorial urging that Chan Pik, ex-President of the Ministry of Posts and Communications, be hand- od over to the Board of Punishments to be dealt with, is they are of opinion that the ex-Minister deserves more than simple dismissal from office.
fandmark to the liver steamers which were
were unceremoniously sent adiift. That was the beginning of the trouble
Ip'Sui Wang and his gang made tracks for the Conion delta, and entered a new career,
buccaneering and pirating with i-epunity, For à long time they had ag firearms, only stink- pots and swords; but a lacky hast on a junk
them with Belgian Mausers and condemned powder and cartridges,
which leads to Canton, and the West River,
AN INSINATING STYLE, ́.
screamingly funny. The striking up if the National Anthem brought the proceedings to a close, all those present voting the evening a
SUCCESS.
COMMERCIAL.
working account for 1993 has a credit balance
for the previous year. The gross rentals show an improvement of Tir 38,932.10, but on the
other hand taxes and ruaning expenses have
been considerably increased and somewhat leas has been carned on interest account. The amount at the credit of profit and loss account, after deducting the interim dividend paid in *July ̈jæse,"i9~118: 661;404-86 which the directors recommend for appropriation as follows:-10 pay a final dividend of 6% (making_12% for the Messsa. Erich Georg &"Co," write" in their-con she folly paid up shares) T'is. 234,000, Weekly Share List to-day
SHARE MARKET.
A mederate to fair general business has been done during the week under review, but there are few alterations in values of local stocks to report. The sterling demand rate of exchange
on London closes at 1.9 118, while rates
Bank Shares-Hongkong and "hangbaishave been done to a small extent at $895, and a few shares could be placed on same terms; Shang. bai quotes' sellers at $920, exchange 73, while London is unchanged at £86. Nationals are unchanged.
..
to pay a bonus of Tis. 2 per share on 78,000. shares; absorbing Tie, 150,000, to transfer to estive fund for equalization of dividends Tis. 137,000 and to carry forward to new account the. balance of Tls. 142,404 86. The report says that all the Company's properties have been kept in the
a
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On MONDAY, the 15th February --
From Sacred Bill near Kowloon City in an Easterly direction, at ranges up to 6,000 yards, commencing at 10 AM., and finishing at P.M.
On TUESDAY, the 23rd February --
From Western F.C., Belchers and Stune. cutters in a South-Westerly to Westerly "direction, at ranges up to-to,poo yards, commencing at 10.30 A.M., and finishingTHE only Edition of the RACE BOOK 1. and PROGRAMMES authorized by the Stewards of the Jockey Club are those printed" by Mesir, NORONHA & Co.
T. F. HOUGH,
Clark of the Couras, "Hongkong," roth January, roog
at a P.M..
Fmm Stonecutters in a Weiterly, direc- tion, at ranges up to 6,cos yards, com. mencing at 3 P., and finishing at 5 P.M.
On THURSDAY, the 15th February 2-*
From Lyemun F.C. ia a South-Easterly direction, at ranges up to 14,000 yards; commancing at II A.M., and fiäishing at
10 M
If the weather is unfavourable on any of the above dates, practice will take place on the All ships, junks and other vessels are to keep clear of the ranges
following day.
-
"
BASIL TAYLOR,
Commander, RN,,
Harbour Master, &c.
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Hongkong (11th February, 1909.
RACE BOOKS, 1909,
FOR SALE. PRICES:
LEATHER-COVERED CLOTH-COVERED Paper CoverS.
May be had from
51.00 each. 1.75 19
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NORONHA & CO.,
Printers to the Hongkong Jockey Club, KELLY & WALSH, LD... W. BREWER & CO. Hongkong, 29th January, 1009;
NORDDEUTSCHER LLOYD, BREMEN.
-IMPERIAL GERMAN-MAIL-LINE-THE-ELECTRIC TRACTION COMPANY
OF HONGKONG, LIMITED.
HONGKONG RACES, 1909.
4:
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.
HE Steamship -
which was in the smuggling business provided on Shanghai pre Tis. 74) for a Bank T/T, and sail substantial state of repair and fully cover- Tis 74 for a three days sight Private Billed by icsurance. Repairs have been heavier Then Ip made a mistake, attacked a British Barsilver in London is quoted 131, and Con. chiefly owing to very large number of changes stern-wheeler, and killed a missionary-all' by sols £85 1/16. The Bank of England's rate of in teannclusurance is increased in propor mistake and the force of circumstances. Cdiscount is 3 percent, while the private marker tion to the growth of the company's estates and taxes are increased in consequence of the tate of discount is zi per cent. went the British günboals to the Pearl River,
new assessment of properly. There have been which brings you to the end of the world, in
few house empty for short periods but the loss under this head has been proportionally Sui Wao,, however, was gone.
very small. The balance, sheet shows Th 6,397,955.01 invested in property (ugainst Tis.TH 5.9:6,333.90 as per previous ambuni),ambust invested in mortgage Tis, 2,7-2,412.23 (against Tis 2,704 297.14 as per last report), sundry debt ora Tls. 85,855 (against Tis. 93,956.07 21 per last report), Tis. 3,528.21 each in hand of agents and debenture purchase account at the old figure of Tls 4,50ɔgo. Os the other side wa and the capital with Tie. 3,900,90s (unchanged), the equalization of dividend fund at the old figure of Tis. 173,cos, the reserve fund with 15,5 13,745 74 (against. Tis, 863,493.51 as per law report, the sum of Tis. 653,552.21 baving been added out of the 1907 earnings) deben-
Just at this time, there was another tre mendous food, and the whole country-side was starving. The Provincial Government wat tight and walled for the Hongkong and Frisco subscriptions. Then came Ip out of his retreat and issued & proclamation. If the Viceroy did not immediately send 10,00).taels
Marine Insurance Ehares-Unions sold at $332, 58177 and $875, closing firm at the lower figure.. China Traders, as well as Cantony, are unchanged. North Chinas have been done and have sellers at Tls. 100, Yangtzes are wauled
al $;8
wogh of food up country he would find
Fire Insurance Shares-Hongkongs have bimself in a hornet's best. If the merchants did not give a fifth of their means they would been done to some extent at $330, and continue in demand. Chicas sold at $to6; we hear that find-themselves despoiled of their entire pos this Company will pay the same dividend and sessions. If the Imperial gradaties were dot
bonos as last year, viz., $8 per share; the 4th opened, they would be laated. If the official meeting of shareholders will be held on th failed to expedite, matters, they and their fampics would regret That proclamation proximo, transfer books closing from Igih was more effectual than a dozen Imperialistant to 4th prox, botn days inclusive. edicts or Viceregal proclamations.
Juaks, 1.unches, guoboats, and even or
the relief of the
went
RUSSIA AND CHINA. THE BOUNDARY QUESTION. [By courtesy of the "Sheung. Pe"]
Peking, 12th February.
Shipping Shares.-Hongkong, Canton sad Macaé Steamboats have ruled very strong, and The Waiwup in a Communica
are in demand at $181 ex the dividend of 5 tion to the Russian Minister in people in Adinital bi, who is Comper share paid on 9th instant, while holders Peking asked that Commissioners mander-in-Chief-of-the-navy-io--South demand higher rates. Indo-Chinst sold at $4 Chica and the army in Kwangtung and. (preferred and deferred combined), and have be apponited by both countries to wings, accompanied the flotilla of life inquires now at 556 per share; the Shanghai settle all pending questions regard-pressiver. But some merchants and ficials tale is up to Tls 41 buyers, and London neglected the summons. A nephew of one of quotations are £4 per share for preference and ing territorial boundaries....
the Grand-Councillors has disappeared, owing, per share får deferred shares. Chiss and it is believed, to bis Inaction. Piracy was, of Manilas, course, out of the question long after the floods subsided, so kidnapping is the game now. An obdurale Prelect is resting somewhere in the mountains-so far only an ear has been return. ed. His ransom is fixed at 20,000 dollars, and it will be paid. Lately two members of a very. Everything points to Jp Sui Wang baving a which bordered on the West River; he was hand in the business, and it would be like him welcomed with great rejsicing, because he was the first-bore, son; and Ip Wo, his father, wasif, on receiving the rausoma, he distributed the money among the poor of his native province, now assured that the ancestral tomb would not be neglected.
A CHINESE BRIGAND.
THE STORY OF IP BUT WANG NA
Hongkong, 7 Dec,
When Ip Sui. Wang was brought by the
i-well”as „Douglases, and Water- boats are unchanged, Shell Transports have buyers at 495. 64, while London quotes gos. sellers; it seems to be certain that a third dividend of it. per share, making in all as per share for 1908, while be declared shortly.
Refineries-China Sugars have ruled un
►
tutes with Tis. 2,334,620 (against Tl, 2,172,000 ai par last report), the balance loss account with Tis. of profit and 661,404.85, amount owing to the Hongkong and Shanghai-Banking Corporation Tis. 385,543.91 (aphinst Tls 436,183.58 as per last report), un claimed dividends Tis. 576 99. (last year Tis. 47 and sundry creditor-1-4,070.35- (against Tis. goo last year).
Cotton Mills-Emos bave jumped in Shang- bai to Tls, so buyers, while Internationale, ac- cording to advices by letter, are quoted Tis. 75 sales, Lau Kung Mows Tis. 79 sales and Soy. chees Tle. 275 sellers, Hongkong Cottons are Bochanged.
* ་
Sundry. Manufacturing Companies-China
Dairy Farms sold in fair quantities at $14. Light and Powers sold and have buyers at 5.8. Green Island Cements have been done at 591,
Ropes are steady at $15.
|
"PRINZESS ALICE," " having arrived, Consignees of Cargo are hereby informed that their Goods, with the exception of Opun, Treasure and Valuables, are being landed and stored at their risk into the bazardous and/or extra hazardous Godowas of the Hongkong nad Kowloon Whail and Go- down Company, Limited, Kowloon, whence delivery may be obtained.
No Claims will be admitted after the Goods hava lelt the Godoway, and all Goods remain- ing undelivered after the ¡yth of February, will be subject to rent...............
All broken, chafod, and damaged Goods 'are to be left in the Gudowas, where they will be
examined on the 19th of February, at 9.30 AM. ull claims must reach us before the 23rd of February, 1909, or they will not be recognised.
No Fico Insurance will be effected.
* Dills of Lading will be countersigned by the undersigned.
NORDDEUTSCHER LLOYD,
MELCHERS & Cou
Agenta,
Hongkong, 12th February, 1909.
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.
THE P. & O, S. N. Co.'s Steamer
THE P
прат
"PALAWAN,"
Ls
ON
the 16th, 17th, 18th, and zoth of Febru. ary," SPECIAL SERVICE of CARS will be RUN between the Post Office and Race Course.
The ordinary stopping places will not be recognised, but cars will stop as request of passengers desiring to enter of slight
AB cars will stop at Garden Road.. Passengers leaving: the Race Course aro requested to await the arrival of cars at them? terminus and not to board cars on the way up.
J. GRAY SCOTT,
General Manager Hongkong, rath February, 1959.
RACE HOLIDAYS,
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"HE BANKS | will\\\ba CLOSEDANG Transaction of PUBLIC BUSINESS RI (11.45 AM, on TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY and THURS. DAY, the 16th, 17th and 18th instant respec tively.
Hongkong, foth February, 1909.
FIRE INSURANCE ASSOCIATION
OF HONGKONG.
RACE HOLIDAYS.
OTICE is hereby given that FIRE
NOTICEU
: INSURANCE OFFICES will be CLOSED for the Transaction of PUBLIC: BUSINESS at ‚18.45" A.M.""on TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY and THURSDAY, the 16th,
FROM ANTWERP, LONDON, MALTA, 27th and 18th instant, rospectively.
stork from a far, country to the little village wealthy family called the Lo's were kidnapped, steady, selling at Sro and S1271. and closing but close a shade easier with sellers at $9.70. being landed and placed at their risk in the
with sellers at $130.. Luzons changed bands at $17, and, while more shares might be bad at
bat rate, there are further buyers at 516).
Mining Shaves-Chaiboarages can be placed
Other stocks under this heading are un- changed and without reported sales,
PORT SAID, SUEZ AND STRAITS. - .. Consignors of Cargo by the above-named vessel are hereby informed that their Goods are Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Company's Godowas at Kowloon, where each consignment will be sorted out mark by mark, and delivery can be obtained as soon as the Goods are landad.
Miscellaneous-Fair numbers of Chine Borneos have been done at Stif. China Pro- at 5603. Raubs are wanted at $14, but are on offer at $3. Chinese Engineering, and Mining, vidents sold at 59.10 to 59.20 per share, ex the Ip Sui Wang did not come into much of a tryside acts as bis eyes and oars, and the Company's shares have dropped in the parik to dividend of 80 cents per share paid on 8th in- 6 hours..
la it any wonder that ip is persona-grata with the common people, that the whole, coun-
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Optional Goods will be landed here unless instructions are given to the contrary before
Goods not cleared by the zoth instant, at 4 P.M., will be subject to rent
No Fire Insurance will be affected by me lu any case whatever.
Damaged Packages must be felt in the Gedowns for examination by the Consignee's appointed hour. and the Company's representative at an
inheritance. All that belonged to the family be even has representatives in Hongkong 7-
Tly to: the total output of the Company's staat, closing firm Langkats have dropped in' was a field of paddy (which was periodically A. WB; in Merning Leader,
thres mines for the week ended 23rd ultimo, the north to Tis. 83, at which figure there are flooded in the summer months), and a dug-out,
arnousted to gaz tons of coal only, owing to the buyers the following telegraphic information, used occasionally to bring passengers from ti e
Chinese New Year holidays, and sales during dated Ist instant, has been received 'from the"
Sumatra director' and 'manager' at Langkat janks to shore. For this they paid the muni IT is stated that Duke Tsa Tan, President of the same period to 6.718 tons. ficest dum of three cash e cb, or about the the Ministry of Finance, is consultation with Docks, Wharves, Godowns, &c.-Bengkong "Daily aggregate output of crude petroleum twallch part of an English penny, just as the the Grand Council has arrived at the conclu- and Whampoa Docks sold at 591 and Spit, and 81,000 gallone; cruda petroleum in lacks at money-changers wilted it,
All claims must be presented within ten sion that in these days of iocressed communica- have no further sellers under $92. Fenwicks, as date 330,000 gallons, kerosene mada since the In the ordinary course of thiogi, Ip Suition, fiancial connections with the world are well as Now Amoy Dock shares, and un- date of the preceding ball-monthly telegram days of the meamer's arrival home after which Wank View up and somehow or another learet of paramount importance, and he therefore sug changed. Shanghai Docks have advanced $3,000 cases; kerosene shipped since 100,000 dats, they cannot be recognised to read the scrape of the Sheung Fo, or any geats that Ta-ching Imperial Danke should be to Tls. 28 buyers, Hongkong, and Kewlion cases, and kerosene in stock at refinery at date. No claims will be admitted after the goods piker paper that came ble way. The established in the capitals of Great Britaits Wharvas changed ownership at $45 to 49,000 cases Watkins have inquiries at Saf have lost the Godowns,
RAHEWETT, fantare" that raus! appealed to him at that | Germany and Japan, with officials well versed $461, closing steady at latter figure. A large Watsons are Tür sale'at 59f. There is up change
Superintendent. time wis the fredslation of "Deadwood Dick" m hø^nren in charge of them, The Grand speculative business has beso in progress lathe to report in other stocks under this heading
Hongkong, 13th Jungary, 1909, ★“Dad Man's Gulch,” which the Chinese Council bighly approves of the propeililan, worth in Shipgbel and Liongkem Wharves, I sud no transactions have been made public.
By Order,
AR LOWE, Secretary, Hongkong, rath February, 1909, [176
MARINE INSURANCE ASSOCIATION OF HONGKONG.
NOTICE is hereby given that MARINE INSURANCE OFFICES will ho CLOSED for the Transactiod.of PUBLICQ BUSINESS aitės AM. DO TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY and THURSDAY, the 16th, 17th and 8th instant, respectively, it
By Order,
A. R. LOWE, Becretary,
Hongkong, 1:11 February, 1909.
HONGKONG ICE COMPANY, LIMITED,
TT is hereby notified that on and after the at March, the selling price of ice, will be reduced to ONE CENT per pound
JARDINE MATHESON & Co., L
-General-Managers, in un momen HOMOKONG ICE COMPANY, LİKİTED,G)
róth February, 1909.
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