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Telegrams.

* “HONGKONG TELEGRAPH”

SERVICE,

OPIUM IN CHINA.

LORDS' VIEWS.

[Kin courtesy of the "Skoung Po"],

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH MONDAY FEBRUARY 22 1909

"A COUNTRY GIRL”

ANOTHER SUccass BY THE AD C.

When it had been made known that thỏ Hongkong Amateur Dramatic Club had decid ed to give two more performancer of the pretty musical comedy "A Copetry Girl" during Rach Week, and when it is rememb’red, with

what success the soirs of six performances during the early part of December last was invested, it can be easily, conjectured with Peking, 21st February. what pleasurable anticipations the second pro- Lord Li Ching-fong has telegraph-daction of an ambitious play was awaited ed that the proposal to prohibit the importation of opium into China has received the approval of the, House of Lords, ...

GERMAN ADMINISTRATION.

STUDY BY CHINESE MINISTER.

[By courtesy of the" Sheùng Po"},

Poking, 21st February. The Prince Regent has given directions to Yum Cheong that, during his stay in Germany, he must make a careful study of the administration and customs of the country to which he is accredited.

LEGATION GUARDS.

WITHDRAWAL BY GERMANY. [By, courtesy of the “Sheung Po."]

REPRESENTATIONS TO CONSULAR BODY:

[By courtesy of the " Sheung Po."] |

CORRESPONDENCE.

(We do not necessarily, aixJorse'iba opinjóns appressed,

by Correspondents in this column): HONGKONG QUEEN'S COLLEGE

ALUMNI ASSOCIATION,

To tan Bunton or the “Rokokoka Telegraris", 20

Today's Advertisements.

HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANK-

ING CORPORATION.

HE DIVIDEND declared for the Half

Kent ending 3 st December, 1908, at the ale of Two POUNDS STERLING together with share of St25, is Payable on and after MON. SHILLINGS STERLING par DAY, the 22nd day of February, current, at the Offices of the Corporation, WHERE FHARE HOLDERS ARE REQUESTED TO APPLY FOR

WARRANTS, AN

By Order of the Court of Directors,

· J. RM. SMITH,

y Chief Manager.~~ Hongkong, 20th February, 1909 [203:

PUBLIO AUCTION.

Sir-This communication is intended to catch the eys of the Cuson's College Old Boy, numbers of whom have oftentimes deplored the absence of an Alumat or Old Boys' Associa tion. The beginning of another College year is an appropriato occasion for disccting recow by Hongkong society. On Saturday nighted attention to the need of such an Association the previous evening's success was repeated, to promote the interests of Queen's and to keep when quite a distinguished gathering, was pick touch of Queen's (including her predecessor's, sept, among whom was Vice-Admiral the Han- the old Central School) men the wide world' ourable Sir Hedworth Lambton, Commander over, it is urged that the formation of the In-Chief on 'the China Station, and Staff There Association should noi be longer delayed in were also several new faces from the Northern View of the large educational projects in the air.” Seulement, on tour in the Colony for the Some old boys have decided to take the Undersigned have received instructions Races, who were trented to quite a revelation matter up promptly and, by means of this of Hongkong's latent talent and who were auzouncement gauge the feeling of other old thoroughly convinced that it is by Lo bays before convening a mesting,

a case of "all talk" in the Co- lony, The piece went with refreshing swing from start to finish. The principal as well as the minor parts were rust doed by the same players as on the occasion of the original. produssion of the piece, with the exception of the past of "Nan" which found an able ex ponent in Mr. Gilby, Mrs. H.. A. Stewarts paving proceeded to Yskohama, her old home..

means

Mr. Guo, „P. Lammert, nå!! Geoffrey Chal-,

laser," interpreted his part with a perfection and minuteness of detail which was thoroughly admired. Mr, W. Logao, si “Marjorie Joy" (The Country Girl) was even a greater suc cess than before. Mr. H. P. White was a dig. nified Rajah of Bhong," his topicial allusions to the races lovoking considerable laughter.. Miss Phyllis Seth in ide a charming Princess, Licut, Commander Dickens, RN, played the dignified rôle of Sir Joseph Verity with a thoroughness which was at times exisperating. Last, but

Will those who evince" any interest send a line in the cone of the best fortnight to the andersigned, who will see in the preliminary arrangements!

GH, LEE CHEUNG TSOI.

Chinese Club,

Queen's Road Central, Hoogkong, zand Fehrunty, 1909

CANTON DAY BY DAY,

NATIONAL MOURNING CONCLUDED

[From Our Own Correspondent]

Canton, 20th February: The period of one hundred days for the mourning of the late Emperor Kuang Hu ex- pires to-day, and H. E. Viceroy Chang has therefore issued a proclamation in which the people are allowed to shave their hends again, KWANGTUNG'S MINERAL RESOURCES.

Peking, 21st February.`: The German Legation Guarda

With a view to encouraging the people la opt least, Mr. W. G. Worcester as, “Harry" `will be withdrawn at an early date.was screamingly funny in his own inimitable the development of the mineral resources of style. The brunt of the work undoub'edly felt the Kwangrong proviect the Tantai for the SMUGGLING IN SHANGHAI. on this gentlemto and his song "Yo ko, Development of Native Industries bas request. little gids, yo ho? was particularly appreciated. ed the Viceroy to mem^rialise the Throne to „A special word of pratio is due to Miss Ella exempt ull mineral products of this movince Rowe for her graceful singing and dancing, | from the usual taxes. The Viceroy is in favour Her easy moveniente were invested with all the 1 of the proposal and has consented to memo- buoyancy of youth and the expressive charm i rialise on the matter sluunily. of her voice was not lost on an appreciative Shanghai, 21st February,

auditorium. During the evening Miss Rows Viceroy Tunn Fang has commu- received several floral tributes, which was nicated with the doyen of the Con-more striking testimony of her efforts than mere words. The chorus was again in a high sular Body at Shanghai requesting standard of excellence and the smaller parts ably supported the principals. Saturday nightt that stops be taken to stop foreignon, wild long be remembered by the merchants from smuggling (contra- visitors. band goods into China) under penal- ty of a fine

HORSE BREEDING.

KWANGTUNG AND KWANGSI,

[By courtesy of the "Shrung Fo.""]

PLEADED “GUILIET

THREE YEARS' HAR? LABOUR FOR BURGLARY: The Criminal Sessions opened this morning before, Sir Francis Piggott, the Chief Justice. The first case for trial was that against a man pamed Chan C e, who was accused of break log into a house occupied by Indians, at Yau ma-ti, some time last month, and stealing, be sides other things three sovereigus, two rupeer

The defendent pleaded guilty, adding: “I was asked in do it.. There were two of us in att; we did not commit aimed robbery."

Peking, 21st February. The Ministry of War has tole-and $15. graphed to Viceroy Chang Jen-chun inquiring whether the provinces of Kwangtung and Kwangsi offer suitable grounds for the breeding of horses.

NAVAL REORGANISATION.

PROPOSED SCHEME.· ́

[By courtesy of the "Sheung_Po."]

In dealing with the facts-of-the-case, the Attorney-General, with whom was Mr.

Dennys (for the Crown) stated that on the night of the 19th: ultimo, the Indians left their house at 15, Temple Street. One returned some time later and found the front door open and the defendant and two other men in the house. The Indian seized defendant, who drew a knife and inflict.

OPIUM SMOKERS FUNISHED. Yesterday, six official runners were charged with smoking opium; they were each sentenced by the Namhoi Magistrate to be exhibited in the stocks for a period of two da; s.

1.E. WEN TSUng vao,

A telegram was received a few days ago

stating that H.E. Wen Tsung Vac, the newly.

appointed Imperial Assistant Resident Min ster to Lisassa, has safely arrived at his čestination, TAOTAI SERIOUSLY ILL.

Dr. Chang Ha Tell here to-day for the North to render' medicul assistance to Taolai Shum Tong, who is at present cetiously ill"

„ALLEGI D ̈KOBBERS CAPTURED.

On the 16th instint, on information received that four robbers were coming to Canton from Hongkong by the steame: Kroong Sai, Admiral Li Chun detailed a government launch to get alonge de the leather on her arrival, and the alleged robbers were arrested as soon as they got over to a sampas. Os the same day five other rabbers were captured, thres in the Southern subarb and two in the Western suburb.

On the tib'instant, seven robbers concerned in the robbery committed on the stations and workmen's quarters of the Canton-Hankow Railway were arrested and handed to the Nam- hoi Magistrate to be dealt with All denied the charges.

CANTON HANKOW RAILWAY AFFRAY, On the 18th instant, in the Kuan Tin section

railway workmen were absent from duty.

́ed several cuts on him, but not seriously. The ❘ of the Canton-Hankow Railway, pine of the two others escaped. The defenitant was de

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PUBLIO AUCTION,

FOR ACCOUNT OF THE CONCERNED, TO-MORROW (TUESDAY) 23rd February, 1959, at. A.M at their Hales Rooms, No 8, Des Voeux Road,

* Corast of Ice House' Street; " ONE DOUBLE BARRELED HAMMER.

LESS, BORE GUN," Suitable for either Shot' or Ball, (with Case) and all implements for making Cartridges and Bullets..

TERMS As usual.

HUGHES & HOUGH,

Auctioneers.

Hongkong, and February, 1000:

FOR SINGAPORE, PENANG AND

CALCUTTA

THE

HE Steamship'

"CATHERINE APCAR"

.

1206

Captain W. D. A. Thomas, will he despatched for the above Ports, on THURSDAY, the 24th February, at 3 PM, instead of as previously advertised.

For Freight or Passage, apply to

DAVID SASSOON & Co, LIMITED,

Agents. . Hongkong, 2nd February, 1909. [199

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THE SHANGHAI LAND, INVEST- MENT CO. LD,

ANNUAL MEETING.

The twentieth annual meeting of the.above. company was held at the company's offices on the 17th last. There were present Messrs. E. Jenner Hogg (Chairman), J.-M. Young, C. Wrightsan, H. R. Kionear (Directors) B.

G. Holl, H. J. Clark, J. Valentiņs, L. Kerr, O. D. Kerr, G. S. Lindsay, A. Dallas, W Carlson, D. M. Gubby, W, B Buyers, Cumacios and

Peebles (Secretary).

The Chairman--Gentlemen, as there is a gerom present, & propose that Mr. Peebles act as secretary to the meeting, and I shall ask him to read the notice convening the meeting,

This having baca done, ·

The Chairman-The report and accounts bave been la your hands for some time ard with your permission we will take them as read, I am very gind to be able to congratulate share- holders on the continued satisfactory working of the Company. We have passed through a year of considerable stress-but-we-still-show- results that I am sure must gratify you. We keep up the dividend and bonus as last year while we propose to fouilly our poshion by pass- is to " Equalization of Dividend. Fund," such, substantial sum as will further consolidate the strong position we have already attained and.en. sure our dividends even if evil days should come.. We also carry, forward a large balaoċe~we' believe that we ought to do this 'and that you will beartly approve of our doing so in view of the possibilities turning out unfavourably dur ing 1909. Turning to the year Our rentals have increased by nearly Tis. 39,050, but on the other hand-some of our expenses have been képvý. Taxes are largely increased and we

Today's Advertisements.

Public Companies.

NOTICE

HONGKONG AND WHAMPOA DOCK THE HONGKONG HOTEL COMPANY.

COMPANY, LIMITED.________ NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS

NOTICE TO

THE DIVIDEND of BX pre & Decombe, 1008, declared at Monday's Ordinary Yearly six months ending 31st December Meeting, will be payable at the premites of the Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corpora 10p, on and after: TUESDAY the 33rd

Febmaty, and Shareholders are requested to apply for Dividend Warrants at the Company's. Office, Queen's Buildings, New Prays.jį.

By Order of the Board of Directors,

ATHOS. 1. ROSE,

Secretary: Hongkong, 20th February, 1909

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YOUNG LADY (English) at present ia You

Hongkong, musical and well educated, weeks position as Lady's Companion or Gover mesa in good Family, Plesse communicate, giving full particulars to...

No. 141, Cja Hongkong Telegraph, › Hongkong, aind February, 1909 [:o

PLAGUE,

THE public are hereby informed that RAT

THE

POISON, RAT TRAPS, and BIRD LIME can be obtained free of charge from any of the Offices of the Sanitary Department

The co-operation of householders in the destruction of rats is carnesly requested,

"By Order,

SANITARY DEPARTMENT, Hongkong, aand February, 1909)

COMPAGNIE DES MÈSSAGERIES

MARITIMES;

FOR SHANGHAI,. KOBE AND YOKOHAMĄ. THE Company's Steamship

*NERA,"

(205

Captain Martin, will be despatched for the above Pors on or about MONDAY, the 1st March.

For Freight or Passage, apply to

P. DE CHAMPMORIN, ✓ Agent... Hongkong, 2nd February, 1909.

"BARBER" LINE OF STEAMERS.

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NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES. STEAMSHIP “DÂCRE CASTLE". FROM NEW YORK AND STRAITS,

“ONSIGNEES of Cargo are hereby informed

CONSIGNEES tended at their risk into the Godowns of the Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godowa Company, at Kowloon, whence and/or from the Wharves delivery may be obtained.

No Claims will be admitted after ihs Goods have left the Godowas, and all Goods remaining undelivered after the 1st March will be sub jact to rent.

All Claims against the Steamer must be presented to the Undersigned on or before the

and March, or they will not be recognized.

All bruken, chafed, and damaged goods are. to be left in the godowns, where they will be examined on the 1st March, at 3 P.M.

No Fire Insurance has been effected. Bills of Lading will be countersigned by

DODWELL & Co., LIMITED,..

Agenta.

Hongkong, 22nd February, 1999.

'BEN" LINE OF STEAMERS.

NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.

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LIMITED ENG NORDINARY MEETING of the above- mentioned Company will be held at its Regis Victoria, Hongkneg, on FRIDAY, the 26th tered Office, No. 9 10 17 Paddar Street, day of February, 1909, at 12.30 P.M. for the purpose of considering and if thought it pass. ing the following Resolutions

[OTICE is bereby given that an EXTRAJ

That the capital of the Company ba "increased to $1,000,000 by the creation of 8,000 additional shares of $50 each * ranking for dividend and in all, other "respects pati passa with the nxisting: shares in the. Company "WARRA That the said 8 ooo additional (hares bo offered in the first instance at par to all members of the Company registered as "Shareholders on the First day of March

ryog in the proportion of two new shares. "for every three original shares hold by "them and upon the footing that fifty per cont of the full amount of each naw”) share taken op shall be paid to the * Company on acceptance of the offer and

that such offer be made by notica, "specifying the number of shares to which "the member is sotitled and limiting a time within which the offer if not ac cepied by payment will be deemed to be t "declined and that the directors be amen "powered to dispose of the shares not taken in response to such offer as they !consider expedient in the interests of the "Company."

By Order of the Board of Directors,

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C. MOONEY Secretary Hongkong, 13th February, 1909.,

HONGKONG ROPE MANUFACTURING COLD.

25TH ORDINARY ANNUAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS In the above Company will be held at the COM-, PANY'S OFFICE, St George's Building, 6, Connaught Road, Victoria, on SATURDAY, 27th February, 1907, ni Noon, for the purpos of receiving a Siatement of Accounts and the Report of the General Manager for the year anding 3181 Decembar, 1958, and electing a Consulting Committee and Auditors.NE

The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED from URSUAY, the 23rd of February, to SATURDAY, the 27th Febru ary, both days inclusive."

SHEWAN, TOMES & Co.,

General Managers, Hongkong, 12th February, 1909.

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HONGKONG IGE COMPANY, LIMITED,

THE

THE TWENTY-EIGHTH' ORDINARY

ANNUAL MEETING of SHARE. BOLDERS will be held at the Offices of the General Managers, at 12.30 F.M, on 5ATUR-:

DAY, 27th instant, to receive statement of the Company's Accounts to 31st December, 1908, and the Report of the General Managers, "The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company will ba.CLOSED from the 17th, instant to the 27th instani, both days inclusive, at

JARDINE, MATHESON & Co., LDA.

General Managuraz Hongkong, 13th February, 1909. [182

THE CHINA FIRE INSURANCE CO.

LIMITED,

THE FORTIETH MEETING of SHARE-

held at the Company's Offices, No. 3, Queen's

· Road Central, Victoria, on THURSDAY, they 4th March, 1909, at 12 o'clock Nops, for the purpose of Receiving a Statement of Accounts and the Report of the Directors for the year. 1200 | ending 31st December, 1908;

S.S. “BENVENUE," FROM MIDDLESBRO', ANTWERP, LONDON AND STRAITS.

Peking, 21st February...ained until the arrival of the police, nad when Later in the day, these men turned up, to Lave had to meet a considerable number of ONSIGNEES of Cargo are hereby

The Prince Regent las fixed two years as the perid within which the foundation of the naval reorganiza tion scheme must be laid.

Later. Prince Su and Tịch lương huye arrived at the decision that the Navy must be organized on foreign lines,

viz.:-

searched part of the stolen property was found in his possession.

The Chief justies What special reference is there to armed robbery? The knife was not

taken out until later.

The Attorney-General-There is no re ference to armed robbery. He is not charged.

with that,

demand their wages, which the overseer re-repairs, due in many cases to changing ten fused. Words were consequently exchanged ants. We have improved the lighting an some with the result that, the men attacked the over of our properties and that item is consequently seer. In answer to the alarm given the rail- increased. Fire insurances amounts to mors, as way guard proceeded to restore order, but our building extends, and management ex- the workman in a short space of time col penses are higher owing to additional re lected in a crowd numbering several hun- muneration to the agents, to salaries increasing dred people all determined to attack the with terms of service, and to sundries incidental

to the growth of our business.

A sentence of three years' hard labour was 'soldiers. On the following morning the work. passed. · ·__

A COOK'S PREDICAMENT,

CHAS?S RODBER WITH HANDS TIED,,

1-The establishment, at an early On the 5th instant, Sam Chun, who is a cook date, of a Naval Training Col-he employ of a number of conlies residing at 16, Cochrane Street, was engaged preparing lego

the mid-day meal. He was the only person in 2-The fixing of 'à time for the establishment of naval buses.

The purchase or building of warships.

he house, the others having left early "that' morning in attend to their respective duties, Twels c o'clock bad just struck and Sam was about lay the table, when he heard a roise behind him, and, turning, round sharply, came face to face with twa: men, bath of whom were armed with knives. Before 8um could AHBAVE.CRIMINAL CALENDAR, ak them. their business, he was seized and

ARMED RÖÐUERIES PREDOMINANT,

The criminal calendar for February's Criminal Sessions, which was opened this moreleg, is one of the heaviest on record, There are eleven cases set down for trial, and for this purpose. two panels of jurymen were summoned. We append the calendar below, * glance at which will show that nearly every

case belongs to the armed robbery class :-

1-Chan Chi-armed robbery." '2-Wong Chung Man

-Sak Yau Kwai-armed robbery and child stealing.

Leung Sal-colling and wounding, S-Hung Tek Un and U Ting Chau-armed

robbery, 6-Lai Yan and four others--armed robbery. 7-Chad Lam-armed robbery,

11 Kam Fak-armed robbery.

thrown violently to the A sor, alter which he was gagged and bound. But the binding was not properly, done, as will be reea later. The in. ruders then ransacked the house. They took whatever they could discover, including a box which contained a small quantity of clothing, the property of three men. This accomplished, they took their departure, Sam lost no time. fle succeeded in releasing the cord fom his feet, and with his hands st-il b wund, gave chase

men went on strike. During the engagement between the soldiers and the workmen, twenty five of them in all on both sides were more or

less wounded and thres of the soldiers are now missing After considerable persuasión had been used by the members of the Company and the engineers, the men were induced to resume work yesterday.

THEATRICAL PERFORM INCES ALLOWED. The owners of the various theatres have jointly petitioned the Viceroy for permission to give theatrical performances after the term of one hundred days for the mourning of the late Emperor Kuang Hiu, and their request has now been granted. Theatrical performances will once more be given at the theatres begin ing from the 22nd instant. -

SHIPPING AND. MAILS

German (Klets)) tốth jost, German Print Waldemar) 3rd prox. Indian (Kumsang) 4th prox.

Interest account is the difference between payments of interest on debeatutes and over; drafi on one side, and receipts from mortgages op the other. It is about, Tis. 4,000 less than last year, as the amount of mortgage has been shmewhat reduced.

The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company, will be CLOSED from 19th February to, 4th, March, both days inclusive.

By Order,me

C. PEMBERTON, Secretary, Hongkong, 13th February, 1909,

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'HONGKONG FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY LIMITED. informed that all Goods-are being landed

NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS. : at their risk into the hazardous and/or extra bazardous Godowns of the Hongkong and

"HE Meet- Kowloon Wharf and Godowe Co. Ltd. FRITELO DINARY MEET whence and/or from the wharves delivery

at the Offices of the Undersigned at 12.30 P.M. may be obtained.

on TUESDAY, the gih March.

No Claims will be admitted after the Goods have left the Godowns, and all Goods remain ing undelivered after the 27th inst. will be subject to rent.

All Claims against the Steamer must be pre sented to the Undersigned, on or before the 6th prox., or they will not be recognized,

All broken, chafed, and damaged Goods arr to be left is the Godowns, where they will be examindd on the 27th inst,, at DCAM.

No Fire Insurance has beco effected, Bills of Lading will be countersigned by

GIBB, LIVINGSTON & Co, Agents. "Hongkong, 22nd February, 1909, 4.

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NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES

Profit and loss account you will fiod credited with Tir. 290,000, the profit on the sale of part of No Estate, and with premiums on Deben- tures and recently. On the other side is 'a debit under this heading, as earlier, last year", debentures generally were in less demand and were sold at a discount. The item of Tis. THE P.&O. S. N. Co.'s Steamer.. 3,012.48 is the premium on certain hall shares

left over from the last issue and sold, the amount received being paid over to the share. holders entitled thereto,

Reserve fund is increased to Tls. 1,523,045,72 by the transfer authorized at our last meeting of Tix. 653,552.31 being the premium on the new issue of capital. This fund has reached

such proparlons (it is equal to nearly 40 per per cent of our Capital), ilet we see no reason to make further addition to it at present,

The reserve fund for the equalization of dividends" will, if you'approve ourproposal, ba brought up to the substantial sum of fis. 30,000, and will be available at any time for The O. & 0, 5. S. Cô's 18. China will leave the maintenance of our dividends in case of

such need. Hongkong,ón 24th inst, at daylight,

The carge of silk'ts. Tonkin, which left this

In the street he saw one of the robbers carry-Port en Igih uit, was delivered in Lyons on

ing the box on his aboulder. Sam ingressed bis speed and eventually ran the man to earth, not, however, before he had thrown the box away,. His colleague managed to excapo. At the Central Police Station the men gave the

name of Chan Lai,“

.

This was the story laid at the Criminal Sex- sinos this forenoon, shen Chan was arraigned on two charges-assault and theft. He pleaded --Au Tax, alize Au Was and Ho Kwong "not guilty," saying that the box was given Harmed robberyday peo

bim to carry, Evidence was taken, and the Jury returned a verdict of guilty

-Chan Lai-armed robbery." MLI Yan and, three others—Armed

Sentence of five years' gaol and twenty-four Fatraken with (ir birch was passad,

arth inst.

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The balance sheet shows the cost of our various properties up to date and I'may men- tion that, we have expended during the year about:-

Tie. $6,000 on land."-

# 391,000 on new buildings.

25,000 on raising land."

The H. A. L. s.s. Slavonia lel, Shanghai on a ih inst, at jo am, and may be expected beze on ard-inst, a.m, de Nadal

The Imperial German Mail us, Boruro left |-- All of which is satisfactory outlay. Sandak in on 19th issi, rm, and may be ex- pected here on 25th inst.

The Imperial German Mail us. Prins Regent may be expected here to-morrow at 4 p.m. Lu thold felt Shanghal yesterday at noon, and

"DELTA,"

FROM 'BOMBAY, COLOMBO AND

STRAITS..

Consigness of Cargo by the above-named vessel are hereby informed that their Goody are belog lasted and placed of their elsk in the Hongkong and Kowloon Whard and Godown Company's Gndowne at Kowloon, where each consigament will be sorted out mark by mark, and delivery can be obtained as soon af the Goods are landed

,

This vassel brings on Cargo:-

From London, &c., er S.S, Maldivi From Calcutta, ex 5.S. Ceylon, From Peisian Gulf, ex Bi,S,N, and D; &

P. S..N. Co.'s Steamers. Optional Goods will be:fanded here unless Instructions are given to the contrary before

6 hours.

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Goods not cleared by the 24th fortant, at 4 P.M., will be subject to reat.

No Fire losbranch will be effected by me in any case whatever.i

Damaged Packages must be left in the Godowns for examination by the Consignee's and the Company's representative at an appointed hour, bo

Gur Mortgages amounting to Tha, 3579:43% 20 are all fully covered. As to the fatura wa are proceeding in all respects very cautiously waiting to see howable year will develop, but

All Claims must be presented within' ten as far as we are concerned we have no cause for the slightest apprentansion, days of the steamer's arrival here after, which THE Waiwupu proposes to conclude another If an your har any questions to ask I shall be due they cannot be recognised

No Claims will be admitted after the Goods Treaty with the Foreign Powers regarding vers plessed to answer them to the best of my have led the Godowns

SEA HEWETT mercantilo, navigation on the Yangirs river, at liity before proposing the resolution.

There being no questions: a number of res with special provisions en foreign men-Di-war solutions were put to the meeting and adopted:

Superintendeptic kvisittog inland waIGIKEY

Hangkong, 18th February, c

The TRANSFER. BOOKS of the Company. will be CLOSED from the 23rd lost, to the 9th prožimo, both days inclusive.

JARDINE, MATHE OY & CO., LTD,

General Managers, Hongkong Fire Insurance Company,

... Limited,

Hongkong, 19th February;-9909

Intimations.

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HONGKONG ICE COMPANY, LIMITED.

Tis bereby Bowfied that do and, after the.

Tạt March, the selling price of Ica, will ba reduced to ONE CENT per pound.

JARDINE, MATHESON & Co., Ldij

Genel Managers, HONGKONG ICE COMPANY, LIMITEDE Hanekens toth February, 1903,

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