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NEW STRAMSHIP LÍNE, C.

19th January. A steamship sirvice là lá coans of Inaugura- tion by the Fook LiSteam Navigation Company whereby "boats will bo' placed on'the'run ba- tween Canton. Swatow aod Kab. Ying Chow, The Company has submitted à petition to the Viceroy applylog for registration and the nočéssary permission to start the service.

HOSPITAL, BAZAAR,

In order to raise money towards the fuude for the maintenance of the Canton Fong Pin Hopplial, the Committed of that inftitutión ha made arrangements for a bazaar, which will be kald some time this month.

CANTON-HANKÓW RAILWAYA:

“Mr. Lung Kid Cheung And the French, Engineer, who were deputed by the Ministry of Poste and Communications at Paxing to Investigato* matters in connection with the Osaten-Hanko Railway, were, on the 15th instant, accompanied by the director of the Railway Company and the Engineer-in-Chiel, Tastai Kwong, to take a epaciai train from Wangsha to Pa Kong Kow to make au lospec tian of the road.

DISTURBANCE IN TUNG KUN. An urgent telegraphic dispatch was received by the Viceroy from the magistrata of the Tasy Kas district reporting that a forge sum- ber of brigands bare recently showa great activity in disturbing, the peace of the people thero, The Kwangchow Urigadier General "was, on the róth justunt, ordered by the Viceroy

to proceed on-board a gunboat with a large | number of troops to that district to suppress the disturbance."

THE HONGKUNG LAND RE- CLAMATION COMPANY,

·LAMUTED,

ANNUAL REPORT.

Following is the eighth report of the Board of Directors to the ordinary meeting of share- holders to be bald at the company's offices, Victoria Buildings, at 11.30 ., on Tuesday, the 25th inst. :-

Gentlemen, The direttore have now to sub. mit to you a general statement of the affairs of the company, and balance sheet for the year ending 31st December, 1903.

511.100.23 brought forward from İsst accruat

THE

"The Toreador."

SUCCESSFUL PRODUCTION BY THE A.D.C.

HONGKONG TELEGRAPH FRIDAY JANUARY

4 CREDITABLE PERFORMANCE,

By the production of "The Toreador" at the Theatre Royal list Monday night, the Amateur Dramatic Club have scored another big success is the line of simstear theatricals. It can be trathfully asserted that for a 'first sight, the taleated inembers of the A.D.C. came off will fly. ing colours and the admirable manner in which the piece was presented not only redounds to the ladivual copicity of those taking part, bat alto reflects the highest credit to Mr. Jobu Robertson, under whose sapervision the piece selected for the gccnsloo was produced..

Florrie Withers...........Me. Evan Jones Donna Teresa....wing" izblen. A. 1. Moulder Flower-gizis, Mesdames Wolff, Capel and Miss Benbow.

Bridesmaids, Misios Crismans Potts, Hoff- man, Guljerres, Sachse, GatlerrEK.

Visitors, Mosdamas. Plommer, Day, Young Missan Handley, Muskett and Judab.

Soldiers, Persants, Espadas, &c. &c. Messrs. Hone, Rosomas, Oliver Gaurder, Bidea, Scarborough, Raymond, Shields, Temperley, Rosephill, Probyo, Day, Oliver, Matson, May Hayward, Matthews, Verry, Archbuit, Bosworth and Judab.

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The orchestra consisted of the following gentlemen under the conductorship of Mr. Geo. Grimble

Barlow, and M, CA, Xylor Second Violins, First Violins, Capt. Beasley, R.A., Mr. F. C. Sergt. Perdue, & P.C., and Mr. G.. G. Cacbick; | The soucy, of "The Toreador " is one of those Violas, Budsmen J. Miller and J. Tester, The whimsical cuprices which are a feature of light Buffet Beas, Bandiman P. Willis Flutas, Mr. musical comedy; The first scene'is lald is a C. D. Silat and Mr. Osmund, Clarionet, Bands, flower-market at Biarritz, where the grandess man 1. Hotchkins, The Buds; Cornet, Trumpet of Spain are, gaitered on the 'occasion of the Major C. Elliott, R.A. ¡ /Trombone, Corporal A. forthcoming marriage of Mre: Mellow Hop-F. Peate, The Buffs: Euphonium, Bandamar plogs, wealthy English widow from G: Nicholls, The Boffs: Timpani, Banduman F. NOILION

(16 (MIL. A B. Moulder) to Carajole, Kennings, The Buffs; Piano, Mrs. F. R. J. the gic... but bull-fighter in Spain. Prepara Adams. itoum are" in full swing for the interest- ing filife écremony and Susan's bowery of Nowers bạn bean jovada'l by a

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of brides

The thanks of all concerned, are due to Messrs. M. & Northcote (Secretary), Arbur Chapman (Business Manager) and Evan Ormiston (Hop, Treasurer).

GOVERNOR'S NIGHT.

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HONGKONG, CANTON AND MADAO

·STEAMBOAT COMPANY,

LIMITED.

DIVIDEND DECLARED.

The director will recommend at the half- yearly meeting of shareholders to be held on et proxime the payment of $1.25 per share dr Stooooo, write off steamers, wharves and properties Sto.ono, carry to depreciation and race fand $10,000, and carry forward to dew account $10,766.30.

NO CAUSE OF ACTION,

A BUMMARY COURT DISCUSSION. At the Summary Court this morning, Mr. M. R. Herrls naked the presiding Judge to strike out the whole of a contain action on the ground that the anderemant on the writ showed so cause of action, gettin

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The Puisse Judge-Why is there no cause of action ?-Fecause there is nothing on the writ which gives any acknowledgment for the last three yours.

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The Paisas Judge-in that case, you should give notice of a special defence.

My. Gardiner-It la no vis arguing any fur- the. I am willing to give the particulars. 1 think that will satisfy my friend.

large amount

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21-1010

COMMERCIAL

WEEKLY SHARE REPORT.

Raviawing the share basionng for the wock, Messrs. E. S. Kadoorie & Co, write this after

Qon

The market has been very inactiva sinca wa wrote last and hat a small businose bas to ba recorded. With the exception of Shanghai Docks and Hongkong Decks, both of which show a hardening tendency, them is little to note: The Rubber market continues to advan- ce and considerabla appreciation has taken place in many stocks, chiefly in the companies about to declare dividands. Para Hard Fins Rubbar is quoted.7/8d per lb. from London,

BAD, Hongkong and Shaoghal Banks have ruled fairly steady 'dating the week, but are obtaloable at $1,000 after small sales at the ratng. The London price comen slightly lower at £92-5/- Nationale continue firm at $65.

Marine Insurances,→Small sales of Castons

have been affected at $145. North Chinas are quiet at 77s 11g, and Yangtazes at $130, la, the North. Unlons are steady at Spot.

Fire Insurancas.China Fires are quist and on offer at S118. There are sellers of Heng kong Fires at $3671.

Shipping Bath Ching and Manila and Douglases are out of favour and neglect. ed at quotations. Hongkong,"Canton and Macao Steamboats are weaker and obtain able at S19. Indo-Chinus cas probably be had at $63. În the North there are sellers at Tls.

Shanghai--In sympathy with the fall in American cotton, and owing to a heavy visibla stock, the northern market is reported very quiet. Prices are also reported to hare given way about 52.

Japanese Yarn--A few bales of sos warn placed on the local marker at $157.

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Local Mill-About 400 balen of rot variou tickets have been booked at 5118 to Stia.*

Raw CottonBengaliwo or three" parch about 185 bales have changed hands at Sya-to 5338

Chinese Cotton,No business has come under our notice. Quotations; Bengal 581/84); Chinese 533/36,

Rupees T/T 113 Sterling D/D 1/97/16, Shanghai T/T 744.

Rupees DID 133t. Sterling 4m/st 1/9 Japa B7-

Bar Silver 241

POLISHWALLA AND KOTWALLaj

Cotton and Yar Brokers.

TO-DAY'S EXCHANGE,

Selling

London-Hank T.T. ......................depen

demand

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Do. 4 months' sight · decor France-Bank TT America-Bank T.T....... Gemany--Bank T.T.............. India T..........

no, demand....... Shangbai-Tank TT... Singapore-Bank T.T.Jper H.K. $100. | [apan-Bank T.T, Java-Bank T.T.

Buying,

+ months' sight LfQurupesu 6 months' sight L/O

30 days' elchi San Francisco & New York... 4 months' sight' do.

46. Shell Transports are steady at 66/6.

Redneries.-China Sugars are cailer and possibly shares can be obtained slightly under the quotation. Luzons are neglected at Sat. Perak Segare are a firmer market in the North and as high as Tis. 400 has been reached, at which they close dem.

Mining-Chinese Engineerings are quiet at gnotation. Headwaters have been dealt in at 6 months' sight continue out of favour at $6. Pa 10, cloning with further inquicios.. Raubi

Docks, Wharver and Godowas-Kowloon.

The net profits for the year, including dor Carsjalo. Sammy finds in the people's Mr., A. B. Morlder in the part of Donna | Nas, 4 and 9,--was the proper com quations,fice, and after sales at Tls. 8r, there are further

after paying all charges amount to $392,493.49. It is now proposed to pay a dividaud ol 7 per cent, on the paid.op.copilul after providing for which and writing off directors' sud uudioral foes there ramalus a balance of £30,148:17 to be carried to credit of a new profit and lors account.

DIRECTORS.

Messrs. Ho Tung and C. S. Gubbay now re- tire, but offer themselves for re-election.

AUDITORS.

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30 days' shrt Sydney & Melbourne 4 months' sight Franco................

4 months' sight Germany skortu Bar Silver...raván Bank of Engined ratossssssie Sovereign

2.38

THE MONRY-LENDER AQAIN,

INTEREST AT THE RATE OF 10 PER CENT,

In the Summary Court, this morning. Jakať, Singh, an Indian money-lendar, brought an. action against A. 'M, da Costa and another to recover the sum of $158,5o, being amonat dus, under a promissory pole,

When the case was called, it was discovered. that the second party was engaged at work, la,

lighthouse.

Carafolo arrives in the nick of time and thus Miss Ella Rowe acted with much charm as the articles ware had that all the require", 1. suffered a funber decline and at the close sales When did you start paying the money ?—la,

His Lotiship (To the defendant)-Do you own the maner-Yos. I am runnlag the fus terest but I can't afford to pay the moddy, September at to per cent.

How much have you paid on the promissory. note?-$42.

Slace September last 7-Yes. At to per cost.?—You, The case was adjourned.

maids who are bent on selecting the choices!

The case was adjournedi bloonis for their bouquets. At-the-clovanıb. hours Donna Teresa, a famous Spanish beauty,

WRECK OF THE “KING GEORGE" whom Carajolo bas jiltedon account ofher pover- At the Theatro Royal fast. Tuesday evening, ty for the more fortunate Mrs, Moppings, arrives the Amateur Dramatic Company made their DECISION OF MARINE COURT OF INQUIRY. on the scene. A scene is enacted, during which second appearance in "The Torandor." His the indiquant Teresa terms Carafalo a traitor and Excellency the Governor, Sir Frederick Lugard, The official inquiry into the loss, in Sunda excites the wrath of the haughty Mrs. Hopkins.X.CM G. was present with a party from Govard Straits, on November 24, of the stsel sailing who give the cold shoulder to the celebrated meas House, including Captain P. H. Mitchell ship King George, was resumed at the Merine bull-fighter, Teresa strongly desires to retum Taylor, AD.C.; Captalo N. Simson, Private Court, this morning, reports the Straits Times to her native country but is handicapped with Secretary; Mr. and Mrs. Dealy; and Cam of 15th last. The major part of the proceed phacles in the way of passports. She comes mander and Mrs. Ball Taylor. His Excel-ings took place on thms days of last week upp Samay Gig, an English ne'er-do-well, lency's entrance shortly before nine o'clock was when, it will be remembered, who had the double distinction of having the signal for the orchestra to strike up the of evidence was recorded alleging that the besa a room and having been concerned

bars of the National Anthem, the master of the ship (who died soon after the love affair with counless whom audience upstanding meanwhile.

wreck) had been, drinking haşvily during the neatly married, and the latter is persuaded With regard to the performance itself, little royage from Hongkong, and containing niber busband, the couple travelling as Stflor and upon the original presentation of the plece on the last sitting was haid on the pit inst., and the to cross ever the frontier with Tarcia as ber remains to be added to our remarks parred statements of a like extraordinary pataro. The Wharfs have been sold at Sto and S60, 'bul shares are not sow obtainable under $6. previous evening. There was apparently a dis- court, then adjourned to allow of the attendance mand, bat holders are not willing to part Whampoa Docks have come lato de Sellor Carpfolo, Sammy, who is noxious to each San a loson for her continued oba tinct improvement in thnensemble, which wasnot of a witness who had to come up from tinacy, jumps at the suggestion and on ar matred by any bitch worth speaking of, whilst Macassar. rival at the quaint little town of Villays, he is, the stage management left little to be desired.

with sbaron at the present low price. In the Mr. Perkins addressed the court saying that North, Shanghai Dacks experienced a sharp tionised by the populace as the famous torea." Premier honours were carried off again. by be was concerned only with two

buvars at Tla. 81, Hongkow Wharts are mad love for bjm a pleasant relaxation from Teresa nod Mr. Gen. P. Lamment la the title- the usual vicissitudes of bis ilie, considering, role. Mrs. Moulder's acting as the passionate

officers on board, and did . James Fielding wanted at the slightly reduced rate of Tia 18. Lands, Hotels and Buildings-Hongkong act as second officer while being uncertificated? Hotels have buyers for both the old and new that he is allowed to freely sample all the best Spanish beauty was entrancing whilst her The section regarding the requirements of shares at quotations. Hongkong Lands are wines and cigars, but he is treated to a tremen- vocal efforts were excellent and elicited encores ship's officers only applied to vessels sailing steady at $102 without business to report. dous revelation on being told that he is expect on more than one occasion. Mr. Lammert from the United Kingdom, which term did not Humphreys Estates have declined to 58 at which ed to be the principal in a

bull-fight. Poor

include Hongkong. The law in

Hongkong Sammy is about to take farewell of Sasan, our A.D.O. performances, and war vociferous whatever that might be, would be the law by price a fair business has been done. Kowloon who has followed him to Spain, when the really applauded for his great song of the evening. which this case must be judged. The fact that Lands can be placed at $271.

signed by the proper authori Cotton Mills-Boogkong Cottons are sa greatly relieves the much-perturbed Sammy, la

240 | ansier market with sellers at $6. Ewos hayo the vivacious Sung and danced as nicely tier in Hongkong the end, Mrs. Hoppings gives her hand to Mr. as a veritabis dunause of the Alhambra. Miss ments of that port had been complied with and Pettifer, a dealer is wild animals and an ardent. Shelton Hooper made a pretty, Cora Bellamy that the proper number of officers had been

bave been effected in the North at Tis. 193. bater of the proud Carojoto, es indirect and sang sweetly, but showed a tendency to

engaged, If a ship signed on a captain and According to latsel mail advices from Shang- result of which he had supplied the bulle nervousness; this, however, should pass of in for, the much-discussed fight with a viewtime and give place to that confidence which

two mates they must be certificated, but in this hai charges in other Northern Mills are as Lau Kung care only one mate was signed on, In addition follows:-Internationals Tis, po. to recing Carojolo pored to death. There are her undoubted abilities deserve to lospire in to the captain, Mr. Fielding being signed on. Mowa Tle: 10s and Soychees Tis, 425. other interesting side-issues in the story but their owner. Mrs. W. Wabb was voted general na boatswain.

Miscellaneous-Oking Light and Powar ará. It was only necessary, by is the sad, everything' turns out happily, by a very "latching" Dora Stauntong whilst Mrs. the Marchant Shipping Act, that the ship firm with inquiries at $6 Sales of China Pro

Where sach of the parformers excelled in W. Pearse (Dora Saiby) and Mr. H. H. Gilby should carry a captain and one mate. This videnis have been effected at Sol and grobably his or her own way, it is difficult to give pride (Mes, Mallow Hopping) agala distinguished ship did not carry a second male. Field-

more can be had at this rate. Dairy FarmIN MEG of place to any individual performer. But themselves in their respective parts. Mr. Percying was not engaced as a second mate,

in demand at 8167 after sales. Green Isinud without detracting in the least from the meri. Tester se Sammy Gig was irresistibly comics! but merely as a boatswain, as proved by the

Cements have changed handt at 57.15 and, Szł tuions performance of the other ladies, special and Mr. W. G. Worcester in bis own way was articles. In regard to the question whether and at the close are on offer at the tate, à men'iou must be made of Mrs. A. 1. Moulder no less laughter compelling; some of his in the role of Donta Teresa, the haughty George Kobay mannerisms were, particularly the ship, there was only the evidence of Smith during the week, Sumatran have also improved everything was done after the stranding to have further sharp rise in Langkats has to be record

ed and the stock reached as high Tis. 1,035 Spanish belle with the flashy byci, for where effective and his grotesque dancing was quite to the contrary. hand half of Spain would have gladly laid n feature of the show. Mesere II, Wlikins down their lives. It was a happy selection to (Augustus, Trail) and S. P. Warbrook (Sires the port of registry of the ship was Londen

Mr. Hastings Rhodes replied, saying that considerably and bevers have offered Tis, 145.

Rubbers-Anglo-Malays are firm and faquir. machines, varied considerable in quality.. Crust Mis. Maulder with the somewhat difi- Atchibald Sinckii) contributed not a little to and she was to return there at the end of three ed for at 17/3 Balgownies have been said dur afford a the producers, and the trade-marks cult role, for the part gave her full scope to the success which attended the performance, years, berport of departure was London. When ing the weak at 587 (Straits). Castlefields of the latter enjoyed little credit in China. Moreover, financial facilities not being easily display her in and win one which pecu- and the lesser roles were suitably maintained she started her voyage she had two certificated have bad a smart ries, and the market obtainable, merchants were quable, for an Barly fitud the periurmor's temperament. A word of praise remains to be given to Me mater and hence was a ship carrying two mależ

cloers with sellars at 75/ Damansaras are To fra. Moulder fell the honour of the first

John Roberson for the excellent setting of the With regard to Fielding more cadence could quoted as sagf. but none are obtaluable encore of the evening, which, however, was not opera, which is as tastefoliy dressed as any be given to his statements than at first seemed ender 115. Farber sales of Highlands and 47,717. resporicted to The stua, where she tries to production which we have seen in the East. probable, in his opinion. The answer to

Lowlands have taken place at Bof. (cam divid 156,787, :5|| captivate the jackless Hammy with a view to

question No. 9 would be in the affirmative end) and at the close they are quoted at 78/6 1,117,477.41 | making bɛan accompany her keyous the frontier

(ex dividend of 1/6) Kuala Lumpura, after It seemed to him, He was drawing. vary કુલ ૧૩

THE ALLANA CASH, was a finished" nieco w acting which elicited

Dearly twice the wage of a boatswain and if sales at 132/6, have improved to 135/. During 1,514.21 || their just meed of praite, Her several songs wern

the week, Linggis have been sold at 28/9 was reasonable' to expect that be signed on well received, the top buses being particularly

AGAIN ADJOURNED,

and 20/- and at the close there are buyers with the undertaking that.he was to servo an |31,474,154,34 | inspiring. The part of Mrs, Mallow Hoppings,

at 20/9, and probably 30/ could. by bad. the sociey bouterfly, had an able exponest Before Mr. E. R Hallifax, First Police Ma.second caste. It was a question for the court la Mr H H. Gilby, Her performance gistrate, in the Police Court this afternoon the whether they should make any further in Ledbury, fully paid, have been dealt in at 60), and 17/6, and the partly paid shares at throughout was easy and natural, which are two care was continued in which S. E. Allacs, of arter at to the knowledge of the shipping 16/9 and 17/6 prem, Segges have bean sold

master at Hongkong concerning this arrange of the principal fa totes of real bistrionic talent, 55, Hollywood Road, ir charged by S. A That aid favourite among ilangkung audiences,

tion for the court whether they believed that the slightly improved rate of $23 (Braits) ment. In regard to question 6, it was a ques. at sesi. Sandycrofts have found buyers at Miss Ell. Rowe, again appeared on the boards

Smith's suggestion for getting the ship off by Shelfords have been placed during the week and her in spremation of the fickle-minded Su Jaa wastowasted with a churm, which captivated employ of complainant, of a gold watch and ⋆ kadge anchor as soon as the struck was at 37/6 and 38/- closing firmer at 40f Sungol pancial facilities" being strong enough to the hearts of the andiince Miss Rowe has a chain; a sum of £150 on the 15th of May and Practicable. It appeared clear that no liven) Kapara, after axies at 89/- and 85/- are quoted I allow the sale of the goods op consignment to

vancing rates up to 116 prem. 90 Lumots have again been dealt in at ad-

The accounts have been audited by Messts. W. H. Potts and A. O'D. Gourdia, who now rallie, and are-recommended ler-election

W. I. GRESSON, Chairman,

Hongkong, 15th January, 1910:

BALANCE SHEET 31ST DECEMBER, 1909. Liabilities,

Capital 25,000 Shares at $100 each-$1,500,000, of which ara issued 12,500 Shares at $100 each $1,250,000, $75 per Share paid up

Loads Payable

Accounts Payable ........... Balance of Profit and Loss A/C,

Cash..

Aussia. December 31, 1909,

Amount invested in Mortgages... Amount invested in Property...... Foraltore in mechani Accounts Receivable'

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$ 937,500.00 94,250.00 192,403.45

$1,434, 54 34

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PROFIT AND LOSS ACCOUNT. For the Year ending 31st December; 1909. Dr.

Dec. 31st 1909,

To Charge Account $ 6,827.39

Repair to Property

บ

Crown Rent Account verras Government Rate Account ... ...

28.00

1,89405

459.58 457.75

Balance to be appropriated as follows:-

Fire Insurance Account.

Managlog Directors'

Directors' Feel.............

Auditors' Facs

Fees anders........$17,539.32

Dividend of 7% for the

5,00,00

1,00.00

TORT...........* $65,625.00

Balance to be carried

fine stuky presence and when on the boards is a picture of loveliner. Her accomplished living, was is undoubted's a- vaitiablo acquisition to 'the A. D. Grams would certainly be an unfortu. thing as they wore to lose her services. Ot the other die, . W. Webb Nancy Senator ned, Mrs. W. Pearse as Dora Selby shane in their respective bler, while Mrs. Even Joses at Flors. Withern bad, little to do but did that little well. Min D. Sholton Hooper as Cora Beliary was very sweet but she exhibited asmi ba sign of stage fright, which was $407.352.17 pirticularly noticeable in her song "Keep off the grass. Among the gentlemen, Mr. G. P. Lammert in the title 18 © was, as usual, suprib sul bís fine voice in by cerening suug of the torando was heard to good advaninge. The comic element was entrusted in the bands of China, W. G. Worcester and P. Tester, who

Phits

to New A/C. .... ...........5303,148,17

Cr.

----397,4°3.49

January '1990.

By Balance from 1998

December 31,

By Interestseinen mimada 199

Rants

事

Scrip Fees

$117,100,13

10620.85 3,614.39

1,00

Profit on Sales....ayanam 170,005.80

$403,352.77

PARTICULARS WANTED.

INTERESTING DISCUSSION AT THE-

· BUMMARY, COURT,

Before Mr. Justice Gompertz, Pulene. Judge, at the Summary Court this morning, Mr. W. B: Hinds mentioned a promissory nɛte claim and said that he did not know what defence his friend was going to set up. He therefore asked for particulars of the defence;

Mr. Gardiner (for tha dafanca)-My friend may be rather dessa.

Kia-Lordship-I think you should give par- siculars of your defence.

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Marican, of the Dragon Cycle Depot, 33:35. Des Voeux Road Central, with the alleged em. bezzlement so the 1st May last, when in the

obtalcing a ticket for Calcutta on the 25th August by mends of false pretences. Mr. P.

were two deaths within a few days. Thess were lost through the stranding, though there

JAPANESE COTTON GOODS IN CHINA AND "AMERICAN COMPETITION.

Dealing with the outlook, for the export of

in japan, not only by hand isoms but by Japanese cotton goods, the Grika Maitical remarks that formerly cotton fabrics produced

dertake the export of the goods to China. After the Russo-Japanese cotton-splasing companies engaged in waar war, all the

comblund and effected a unification: In the quality of the goods, after which they made a trial sale under one trade-mark in Manchuria and elsewhers to Chies. The goods gradually obtained a batter reputation among the China: and the annual export now amquals to some, or three years ago, while there are excellent- 1300 baler, about twelve times as much as two- prospects for the future.

The same journal goes on to say that Amery on the market in China, and the business in ican cotton goods have long secured supremacy. them has been placed, on a solid başla,

the Chinese merchants. It was not expected Allagars are that the products of any other country would

the care was fixed to be heard till the conclu. drank, but it was noiawartby that when the Serdangs hava bean sold at 8af. and B4/• closing extend the "market in Manchuria proved

Mr. Hinds stated that he understood that Moda's case would not come on til Wedoss- day. He submitted that the case was not at all involved and he saw no reason why it should be adjourned, He, understood that the reason why the case" had bean post- poned was for the convenience of the Court. The charge bad been hanging over the delen. dant's head for a long time and he was unable to obtain employment and as long as a charge of that patate hung over a man's head, he necessarily was ilable in unemployment,

THE DECISION. The questions submitted by the Crown for decision wer

in a thoroughly sas-worthy condition on leaving r. Was the King George properly found and Hongkong,.es October 22, 1909?

Was the King George properly equipped with boats and life-saving appliances?

3. Where was the King Georgs bound?. officers available for duty on the King Georgs? 4. Were the dual and proper complement of

Giorge strand ?

3. Where and on what date did the King

In demand.

Exchange. The Bank's solling rata on London is 1/9,7+16 on demand, The T/T rate on Sbangbal.I8,749.

YARN MARKET,

Hancing, whichat timet denmed the sheer joy of W. Goldring, of Mesers. Goldring, Baslow and, suomed to, have bran due to the deceased's / firmer, and further-onles have taken place at 6nd a good market in the Middle Kingdom.

1 particularly admired. Miss Rowe Morrell, prosecuted and Mr. W B, Hinds, or Personal habits and not to the stranding, In 5/ Pagohs bava changed bands at $15;(Straits) { but ⋅ the Japanese yudicata for the

and Glaneslys at $1,to (Straits).. Sales of Messe, Bration and Helt, appeared for the gard to the question whether the chiot off-

port of cotton goods to China baving Im London Asiatics have been affected at 85 and proved its methods of sale and equalised. 19 cera certificate abould be dealt with, there was defendant..

the quality of the goods, its efforts Mr. Goldring stated that he understood that only the evidence of Smith regarding bis being. and more can probably be placed. Uaited sion of Moon's case. The cise was somewhat other witnesses wore asked about that they,

successful, and the goods are gradually encroach Ing on the markat for American goods, involved and he had already told his Worship without exception, made mental reservations. that it would be unfair if it was taken before o'clock, when their decision was given;

The court adjourned at 11.30 am, till is

three years the ratio of the sale between Ama.. Mgota's case, He could not get Moosa. to

rican and Japanese goods has changed from, 100-3 to 100-40, end it is expected that the sala, appear without a subpoos,

of American and Japanese goods will be about. Equalised before long. The rapid Improva ment in the market for Japanese goods is said to be due to the fact that the price of the Japanese product is about Y: lower than. that of American goods and also that the Japanese goods are woven with dinar yarn add are better la quality, While the demand for

proportion. During the last half-year Japanese Japanese goods in Manchuria It thus increas- ing 'rapidly, the supply is not increasing is, spinning companies increased their wearing foams by to par cent, but the supply is still- insufficient to meet the demand in Manchuria. prices to some extent, while the Japanese The American producere have loward their goods bave advanced, sed the difference: In price between tham now is not more then 20-

In these circomitances, proceeds" tha©® Mainieki, American cotton goods manufacturers and dealers have been exerting their atmort- afforts to obtain the assistance of their Govern ment and Consuls, alleging that the Japa are in somas way being enbaidired. creare is the quotation of Japanese goods, bows. ever, at this stags disproves thing. It la due tam the soild footing obtained 1 by the Japanese is by the Japanese as the production of Chiness: compellon, and American goods, concludes sho Japanese Journal, will be eventually besteny merchants in bean speculation in Manchu has affected the market for cotton goods, balei principally the American manufactures that are affected. If the market for Japanses gooda lag extended to the Yangtas valley, the experti of si

in their respective of Pettifer and Sammy Gis

literally convulsed the audience with laughter. The long-suffering Sammy was a particularly sympathetic figure of outraged humanity" and "filled the" stage with bir powerful personality, Mr. 6. P. Wałbrduk at the phlegmatic English: knight was very much appreciated, while Mr. H. Wilkins 凸露 Traill acted with conspicuous success.

In the latter bulf of the piece, he introduced some clever topical ainsions which made the hit o the evaluz and was vociferously encored. Mrs

Mr. Goldring stated that the defendant was unable to obtain employment even when the charge was not hanging over his head, **

to redoat and save the vesself

6. Was everything done after the stranding 7. Wars any livan lost?

Mr. Hinds said he understood that his friend if so when? Augustas

was going to lay fresh charges against his client, in which case be would like to get. a copy of the charges.

Iyan Luvvsikk as the Governor of Villaya was good. Massrs. F. K. Browarigg and Lieut- Com. Lloyd-Thomas, R.N., did extremely well-

- in their respeciles parts of Moreno and Ripaldo, Mr. M. S. Northcote as the Baud- master, was sgalo screamingly, funny, while, Mesara, D. Itta and Bitton fu minor parts were sp- preciated,

give bis friend every facility be possibly could. Mr. Goldring stated that he would try and

The case was adjourned for a week,

ROCK BY

BOYS' OWN CLUB va KONGKONG HOCKEY CLUB.

The place was mounted on a lavish style, Yesterday afternoon the B.0.0. hockey team. Mr. Gardiner-I don't see why I should die.

and, with correct costumes and a powerful met a team from the Hongkong Hockey Club, close my defence. It is not a special defence, motionis, ibu plece went with

· choras, who, we ware glad to notice, were ast at Happy Valley. The game was a fast one delightful throughout and the Boys had the batter of the Mr. Hlade-It is not a qusition of apecial swing from start to finish. A wealth of doral dalance. I only want to know what defence istibutes wee handed to the artistes fo the course half they carried the honours with a lead of game from beginning to end. In the fint golog to be raised.

of the performance, His Lordship You want something in the

two goals. The Qlab pressed in the second nature of pleadings?

. The cast way an- follows j-

bulf, and many a chance was missed by the Kr. Hinds--I only want to kabw before I | Augustus Traill..............Mr. H. Wilkins | boys. Towards the and they managed to score come into Count what defence. is, golog to be bir Archibald Slackit..... Mr. S. P. Warbrook the third goal, and the whist's sounded for time rafted, otherwise. It will be impossible for me Pettifer Mr. W. G. Worcester in favour of the R.D. C. 3 Rosist to proceed with the case..

His Lordship overruled the application.

Carajola,pá.................Mr. G10. P. Lammert

exercise bis power of disallowance with respect Mr. Probiti....

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B. Has the King Georgs been abandoned, and 9. Dld James Fielding, having been engaged 81 second mate, go to ses as such officer with out being dely certificated

zo. What is the finding of the court in respect of sil the circumstances in connection with the stranding!

The Bading of the court was, in brief, na animously as follows:— i

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New York.

Hongkong, ajat January, 1910. In a footnote added to our last circular dated the 7th instant per mail str. Delhi we stated that a farther business of 2,000 bales had transpired after our closing. On the departure market for a few days, In view of America of the mail, some excitement prevailed in our colton having then touched 8.god., the desiers cagarly buylog about 4,000 bales at prices equivalent to those of Bombay. Contrary, however, to all expectations when every one Wan sudden fall to American coiton pat a damper looking forward to still higher prices, & on the market, causing the dealers consider able ansiaty regarding their recent purchases which were mosily speculative. They are now Very keen sellun Gros at m

1005 of $3 bale. The Istest quotation for American cotton is 7.61d. Such a rapid fail, of early ons panny bas quite paralysed our markat, and bojh im. portars and desiats are ready sellors at 8. sub.. stantial reduction, but in spite of that country boyers keep aloof Indeed, the latter are them- selves only too willing to quli their owa msa-

por

weak with a decided downward tendency, but not was last complemant to satisfy the law, very weak with a decided to therefore, closes but not her usual complement.

5. November 13, in Sunda Straft.

6. No decided opinion can be given.

7. No, not as a result of the stranding. 8. Yes, on December 25, 1909.

9 in the opinion of the court he did not go to sea a second mate without being a certificated officer

3p. The court found the chief officer guilty of Iravu naginct of duty and suspended his @certi£csin for six months.

MOTED. Mr. B. K. Brownlig On the tenth of February there will be The local Hikh community to-day (17th Inat) Rinaldo... Lt. Com. Lloyd-Thomas, R. N. published in Manila the first issue of a month calebrated the birthday of S:1 Gora Gabled Blogk Governor of Villaya

Mr, Ivan Lu

y magazine which will be known as the the founder of the Sikh faith, with consider His Majesty the King has not been advised to. Bandmaster... Mr. Mowbray, Mr. D. Lite will be under the managemant and have the Holy Book of the Sikhs, accompanied by the 8. Northcote Philippine Medical Journal The publication able flat. In the course of this morning, the to the following Ordinanca Ordinanca No. Waiter

..Mr. Elites support of the leading solenting and mambus 3 of 1909, Malitiad an Ordinance further to Simmy Gig..........Mr. Percy Tester of the medical profession in the Islanda Machered in the forms of a procession through the aruster part of the local Sikh popsiation, Mr. W. Webb copy will contain articles on the general bealit city's principal streets to Happy Valley, where Mrs. W. Peame and sanitary conditions of the different prov|| the krakkona, sites were performed with Sitles: Mr. H. H H. Gilby vincas, sed the journal witi undoubtedly prova molhenalty?Tam pipers of the H.B.R.GA kim Miss Ella-8 we very valuabla: in famburing the work of sho), and the Band of the Makinitae necompanies Sdies D. Ukelion Bcoper, hareste af velends and both,

amand, the Magistraten Ordinance 1890 and to Nancy Staunton..

dict cart-in o.hs: amendments in the Criminal | Dora Selby.... Law and Ordinance No. 26 of 1959, satulad | Mrs, Mallow Hoppi

an Ordinance to amend the Magistrate, and Susan.... Grimisal La❤ Amendment Ordinanc#, 1989.

in these two

No. 6-Small sales at quotation. No, Sa-We have heard of no business at all

counts. No. 10s & 110, fals buscess was booked during thy being in the lower count.

a few days' excitement, the balls of It No, 16% The business in this count WAY confund to two or three paille at quotations.

No: 205 This count has been the medium of a falz, business, but, like all other connin, now closes dull

entes

Unsold stock estimated a

femtimated at 17,000 balss. Bold but undelivered to the godowas, and to are add in the total pains given by us abore

Incladed are the 2,000 balas referred to in the foot "note Arrivals Extra stre. Coon, Bombay Mar in our last dircular... and Yoriearts from Bombay, med stre. Light: wing from Calcutta has brought in fro bales for Hoogkong, and 4yot bales for Shanghaij shipments from Hongkong to Shanghai and Tosun geris fios mesenat se din

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cotton goods will be much incresaadav [We cannot understand this cisim on the pars í of the Outs Mainich to the offact that Japan? are cotton tissues are now Miller the Americanc trade in these goods is Manchens: Dr to than and of November 1900 the value of all the cutes tos tiesnes exported from Japan was Y16,131.873: whereas to 1007 on the same date, the Ya day reached was Y14,656,451. An fecesse in valsa?

of less that million and a bill you in senz yaniy scarcely justifies the optimilema, expresseds

Japan Chroniclas Karachi wa

AMord is delandents in asse folt coln, cases at the, Ozimingi „Tuesday moming was a warrylianid on kaj ja

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