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COMMERCIAL,

S. D. Setna & Co.'s Fortnightly Report:

S.S. PRINZ SIGISMUND.

Sydney as a Depot for

Smallpox."

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH MONDAY, AUGUST 5, 1912.

POST OFFICE.

Only fully prepaid letters and post- carda are transmissible by the Siberian Undor the above honding the Route to Europa. Letters for Lis Holwa Opium-Market led Sydney "Daily Telegraph of route should be superscribed via Siberia. firm, Chinese came forward in the July 8th observos:-"The arrival

On

A

MAILS VIA SIBERIA,

Letts London

Shanghai

July 18

July 20

Aug. 3

Aug. 5

MAILS DUE.

July 17 July 20

Gorman, Kloist, 7th Aug. Amorican, Tenyo Maru, 12th Aug.

market and purchased about 358 of the German linor Prinz The Parcel Post to the Ohiore Chests at prices from 3,200 to Sigismund at Brisbane from, the proviness of Hupah and 'Luann is no $3,400 per picul. Clearances East with a case of smallpox on resumed. during the tornight of about 142 board onables the Commonwealth Chests. Unsold stock is about quarantine authorities to pursue 2,618.1-2Chosts. Uncleared Stock

their usual practice of sanding about 675.1-2 Cheats. Closing the ship and her passengers quotations:-Malwa Now $3,150 at 3,260; Old $3,300 at 3,400. quarantine at the port. It must to Sydney to undergo Market Closed steady..

bo plain even to the intelligent Bengal Opium. The higher layman that this procedure is not. rates ruling in Qalentia compled only intolerably unjust to Sydney, with demand from the interior, but is contrary to the interests of and the strong attitude of the im the travelling public also. porters, mices show a sound nd steamer at sea is not the best voncs, and business was reported place possible for people who in 130 Chests of Patna Now at have been exposed to the danger $3,600 to 3,950; 19 Chosts of of infection by smallpox. The Patna Old at $3,400 to 3,800 onor sneh people are housed on Chosts of Benaroe New at shoro in propo quarantino sur- $4,000, and 36 Chests of Beroundings the botter chance they nares Old at $3,000 to 3,800, in all havo of recovering from the dis-wow, ing the fortnight of about 172 caso if it should declare itself. Chests of Patan Now, 76 Chosts of

But why should any steamer, Patna Old, 25 Bonares Now, and 43 Chests of Bonares Old, in all which has a case of quarantinablo disonse on board, be sont ou to about 317 Chiosta. Unsold stock comprises of Patan Now 173, Pat-Sydney after the discuss has been na Old 615, Bonares Now 65, and discovered prior to its arrival at a Queensland port? If the answer Bonaros Old, 404, in all about of the authorities is that there is 1,557 Chests. Uncloured stock, Patna Now 580 Chests, Patnaation at Brisbane then it is their to proper quarantine recommno- Old 321 Chosts, Bonaron New 67 Chosts, Benaros Old 280 Chosts, plain duty to see that such accom- modation is provided. At present,

about 180 Chests. Clearances dur-

An Enigma.

in all about 1,250 Chests and for some time past, Sydney Closing quotations-Fatna New has been made the depot for $3,860, Patna Üld $3,800, B:- maros New $1,000, and Bonaresory case of somallpox brought Old $3,800. Market ulosos firm.

by steamors trading frou. Asiatic

Sundry Articles--lu Import or as the gonds a fair business is reported the way from Thursday Leland. have even been brought here all in Hallibone at $23.25 (per It cannot be understood by the Picul) Bozone Stone. at $140 | (por Catty) Apricots at $10,14public to clearly that the (per Pioul Kismies at $10.18antine station at Manly is (per Pion) Mavej at $9.10.1.2 tour to thickly populated localities for absolute safety. Ex- por Pical) Borneal at $120 (por Picul) Cloro at $8.44 art opinion has already been given to that effent, Yot to this (por Pioul Fennel Soods at

1-8 (por Picul.) and Sonably situntod station every Loaves at $7.1-2 (por Pient) Queensland port is at once sent. case of smallpox that comes to a Export good purchases wore mudo

It is time that this intolor-

in Zedoaryat $10.1-2 (per Picul.)ble procedure should conso." Galangal at $5 per Picul. Whits Beane at 85.12 por. Pion) Green Beans nt $5.3-8 por Picul.) Cassia at $16,1-2, 17 1-2 (por Pil) Cassin Oil at $130 (por Picul) Star Anisced at $32 (por Picul) tile at $26 (per Picul.) Dry Gingernt $10.1-2.11 (por. Pioul) and Turmeric at $7.8 (por Pioul.)

OLD SHANGHAI RESIDENT

DEAD.

Hollow,

MAILS CLOSE.

Haiphong, “ Pakhoi and Saigon ringan, 6th Aug., 9, 4 M.

Amoy and Foei-Por Buiten, 6th Angi, 10 km. fopho, via Kubie-Por A. Apear, th

Aug., 10 A.M.

Formosa via Keelung, Japan via Nuga-

Siberian

Mall.

anki, Victoria and Tooma For Sonitio-mar, 6th Aug),

11 A.M..

|

Japan vis Yokohams-Fer Multra, 1. 14th Aug., 11 Auglj Timor, Australia, Tasmanis sad Now. 2tland-Per Eastera, 17th Aug., 10 am

English

Siberian

Dlail.

Mail.

Stralis, Barmub, Ceylon, Ade- lalde, Western Australia, In-

MOVEMENTS OF

STEAMERS:

AMERICAN MAIL,

The T. K. K. n... Tenyo Maru,

dia, Aden, Egypt, and Europe left Honolulu for Hongkong via Japaa via Brindisi, (Late Imitor

11- to neen. Extra Ports and Mani' 'on the 18th ult., and

Mail Steamers

THE PENINSULAR

AND ORIENTAL S. N. CO.

Postage 10 dents.) (Supple- expected to arrive here on the 12th WILL despatch VESSELS to the Untermentioned PORTS on or about. mentary, mail on board up to inst.

the time fixed for departure

of the mall Extra. Postage 10 cents)

The T. K. K. 8.8, 85inyo Mar

(Lettere posted leaves Ban Francisco for Hongkong via

Is all the Pillar Boxes is

Parcal

time for the first clearance Japan poils on the Brd August and is will be included in this con- due to arrive here on the 30th just. treat mall.) The Mail will be closed on Friday, Aug. 16th, at 5 p.m.--Per Arcadin, 17th Aug..,11 4.m.

GERMAN MAILA

the DATES named-.

ITHAMERI

LONDON, VILY USUAL Foaza or

·DALE

SHANGHAI

ARCADIA Capt. 8. Barcham

314334

..}

ASSAYE

The 1. G. M. sa. Kloist carrying | LONDON & ANT- the German Mails, with dates from Berlio of the 10th ult, left Singapore

Shanghai, North China, da-on Saturday, the Brd Inst., kt.V a.m., pat, Nagasaki, United

and may be expected hoto on States, Sonth America and about Welussday, the 7th insi,

Caonda via Vapo>prer (Europa vis Biberia)-Per noon.. Empress of India, 24th Augi,

KP.M.

VESSELS IN PORT.

STEAMERS.

TO BAIL ON

Hoon,

}izal Aug.. }

About

Uspi..W. Cockman,1.868.† 15th Aug,

WERPY.S'PORE, PANG, CO,

PERA

PORT SAID AND Capt. 8. Finch, n... MAMOMILLAMB...ce,

prak

at

Tho, I. G: M. s. Prinz Alice loft Shanghai on Saturday, the Brd lust., at. 7 a.m., and suny ba, expected horo on or about Tuesday, the 6th just., at 7 pm.

AUSTRALIAN MAIL,

The I. G. 31, 5., Prinz Sigismað

Armilou Apcar, Br. H., 2,931, 1. left Sydney on Saturday, the 27th F. Thomson, 2nd Augit, ut inui, and may be expected

Formosa ris Keelung, Shang- hei, North China, Japan, Honolulu, United States. Canada, South Amuries in Bendo San Francisco (Europe vin Siberia)-Per Mongolia, Oth Ang., xoo

Hong

Calentia 27th July. Gon.- D. 8. & Co.

a, Br. .., 2,620, D. T. Callay. 30th Juls-Moji 24th July. Gea-U..., & Co.

Wan I, Chi. Ha, 2,060, J. Mason, 2nd Aug-Singa para 28th July, Gan-Joo Tok Song.

Philippine Islands-Par Lobageng. Kaifong, Br, 8.8., 987...J. V. Sidford,

6th Aug.. 1 M.

P.N.

Man-Por Sui Tai, 6th Apg. 1:16; fapan y'a Moji, Honokala and South

walow.

America-Por Kiyom 6th Aug., 4PM. Amey and Formosa via Anping - Per Miyajima- marü, 7th Ang., 9 mar Swalow-Por Haiman, 7th Aug. To

German

Mail.

A..

3rd Aug,Manila 171 Aug.. Gas.-B.& 8. Kiyo Mara, Jap. & si, 5,757, 3. Togo,

27th July-Moji 22nd July,¦ Gen.-T. K. K. Keunebar, Br. F.., 8,301, R. Beynon,

Brd

27th July Yokohama 19th July, Ballast.-8. O. Co. Loong Sang, Br. 8.8, 1,098, Leank. Aug.-Manila 30th July, M ́& On, Get, ma 1,169, Stalsikter, 29th July-Saigon 251b July, Gen-J, & Co.

Tatie,

hare on or about the IDth inst.

The s. Aldeabam lufe Sydney on the 8th ult. for this port rin Queensland ports and Manila.

The jadin

CANADIAN MAIL.

P. R. Co.'s. Empress of

Vancouver, .0., for tangkong (vis usual ports of Call) on Wedugachy, the 24th ult, at p.m.

"

MERCHANT STEAMERS.

The N. Y. K... Jinsen Maro, Calcutta Line, left Caloutta for this port via Parts on the 25th nk., and ta expecial here on the 11th inst

SHANGHAL,

KUMARK

Freight and

Passage.

.f Froight en

Pasange

}

10. 7th August,

1

Freight and Passago.

Noon.

MOJI, KOBE & SARDINIA Talbot, ...)75 gast.)

YOKOHAMA....

For further particulars, apply to

P. & O. 8, N. Coễn offien......

Hongkong, 5th August, 1912,

Freight and Passage

H W. D. HALLARD" Acting Superintendent.

NORDDEUTSCHER

LLOYD.

BREMEN.

IMPERIAL GERMAN MAIL LINES.

7th August,

at Noon.

Foa

STEAMERA.

TO SAIL OF

NAPLES, GENoa, al-

GIERS, GIBRALTAB, { PRINZESS ALICE SOUTHAMPTON, ANT-Capt. L. Franek WERP And BREMEN...

SHANGHAI, NAGASAKI, KOBE and YOKO- Talk

[WED'DAY,

20,800

KLBIST Uapt. L Manss

17,000

About WED'DAY, 7th August.

The N. Y. K. 9. Colombe Karu, | HANILA,

Miyajima Maru, Jap. 8.8., 198, K.

Yamamoto, 2nd Aug-Kee-Bombay Liny, lefs Bombay, 'for. this lung 80thly. Ballast.-T. port via ports on the 28th ult., and it & K. L.

Strai** Ban Ceylon, Ado'side, Western Australia, Indis, Aden, Egypt, and Europe vin Naples. (Izetters posted in all the Mongolin, Pillar Boxes, in time for the first clearance will be incindet in this contract mail). Lato Lolters 11 to 11.30 ním. [27ippon Extra postage 10 cents)-- Por Prinko Alica 7th Ang.. 11 AM.

By the death of Mr. Alfred Wilson the Shaughni community has lost one more of those old hands whose connection with the Settlement lus lasted for half a century and whose numbers are now so sadly small. But more to be regretted is the loss of the friond that he was to everyone who know him, says tho China Daily News." A man of strong character, he was as tond- was surmised that they will er us a mother to any in distress Pallippine Island---Por remain quist, qud will, purchase of mind, body, or estate, whether

CottonThe luat arrival of 100 fino Bongal was put in the market, which fetched $30 and 34 Pioul. Stock uil.

por Yara:-During the previous fortnight the Chinose hul par chased about 27,000 Bales and it

*N.

tits and Burmah-Per Fultata, 7th

Aug., 10A.M.

i

leav-Per Sui Tai, 7th Ang., 1.35

in small lols, but the drop in the European or Asiatic. le troul-Batarin, rate of Exclringe brought themed all as brothers, had the again in the market, and in hope mumber of those among his sor-

J.K.

Kaifong,

Samarang, Soaralaya and 7th Aug., 3 r..

Macassar-Per Tjimanock, 8th Aug, 11 MO

of a further rise in prices, began vants and friends who have rou-Weiluiwei and Tientsin-Per Cheag to purchase all desirable luts.sun to recall his name with affec- Daring the

shing, 8th Aug.. it as. fortnight husition is not small. Brought uppa via Kole-Par Intinang, Bih showed .in al} as a sailor in that hardest of about 230 Balos of No. Us-schools, a North Sea collier, he

ness

clone

Aug., 11 4, hangisinod North China-Per

Cheann, 8th Ang, 3 r,s. *

claw, 8th Aug., P.M.

Haiyang, 9th Aug., 9 a..

Aug., 3. p.x.

9th

Am. 8.5, 8,750, Emory Rico, 20th July-San. Fran- Bisco 28th June. Mail, and Gea. M. Co. Maru, Jap.as., 3,462, A. G. Blerons, ..., 2nd Aug,---- San Francison 6th July, Gen. —T. K.'K, Pitsanulok, Ger. 6.8., 1,207, D. Ruim

mars, 1st Aug.-Usilo 28th Pongtong, Br. 8.5., 998, W. Botofuur.

July, Gon.-B. & S.

30th June-Hongar 281b Jane, Cosl.-B. & 8. Sattle Mara, Jap. 8.8, 9,892, K. Gotoh, 2nd Aug.-Manila, P., $tit July, Gon-0. 8. K.

Singao, Br. ss., 1,047, F. Fraser,

Telemachus, Br. 6.4., 1,340, Frator, 1st Aug-Haiphong 30th July, GenB, & 5,

R0th July-Saigon July, Gou. Wo Fat Sing.

BAILING VERSEL

5400 Balos of No. 108,-1350 seemed to have gained from itibaiwei, and Tientsin-Per Kuei- Comet, Bales of 128,-850 Bales of No. that strength of character which 169,-and 3900 Bales of No. 206, fitted him so well for his long Swatow, Amoy and Froeliow-Fer | in all about 11750 Balos. Arrival held position of Tuspector in the during the fortnight about 7500 Police force, and still kopt the Philippina Islands-Per Rabi, Bales. Unsold stock about 7000 native kindliness of disposition Bales. Sold but uncleared stock which was his most prominent about 52000 Bules (both spot & trait Mr. Wilson was born in to arrived).

1838, came to Shanghai in curly Local Yarn:-Sales are report-manhood, and joined the force od in 10s. at $135, 16s. at $142, under the late Superintendent and 208. at $150, in all about Ponfold: Ho retired on the roor 1000 Bales.

ganization of the force, and then

Japanono Yarn:Sales are re-followed the business of a lond ported in 10. at $132 at 134, and property agent.

16s. at $150, and 20s, at $151

at 161, in all about 2900 Bales.

France.

Visitors to Paris and the Riviera cannot have failed to see the endless series of aiguil-boards

Rubber Dividends. The following rubbor dividends are announced in the cable column

26th

Br. 4-masted 'barque, 2,890, W. J. Daris, 18th June- New York 813 Feb., Oil, 8.0. Cn.

WATER RETURN.

Lovel and Storage of water in Reservoirs on July 1, 1912.

↑ expected linze on the 15th inst..

The Dodwell Line .s. Moucastor

COBLENZ

ANGAUR YAP.

NEW- GUINEA, BRISBANE, BYDNEY and MEL-Uapt. L. Klugkist BOURNE...

6,700

Castle arrived at New York on the 27th KOBE and YOKOHAMA (PRINZ SIGISMUND ult..

The 1-0. 8. N. Co.'s s.. Loisang, from Singapore is due at Hongkong on the 5th fast, and loaves for Japan on the 7th iant:

The 1-0. 8. N. Co.'s 8,8. Ousnog, from Chjawantao, in due at Hongkong on the Sid inst., sad leaves for Chin- wanto, on the 8th inst,

The 1.-U. S. N. Co.'s .s. Cheong-

for Tientsin on the 9th lost. shing, from. Wallisiwel, is dae, at Hongkong on the fil inst., and. leaves

The Shire Line 8.8. Don of Glasni from London is due at Hongkong on the 25th inst

The D. 1. 8. N. Co.'s 8.8. Fultala, from Kobo, is due at Hongkong on the 3rd inst, and leaves for Strails and Bangoon on the 7th inst..

SATURDAY,

at im

1015 August,

1Capt. 1), Lenz

6,000

About TUESDAY,

20th Augual.

KUDAT & BANDAKAN........

[BORNEO

Capt, & Sembill

6,750) Biiddle of

August.

All the steamers of the European Lin are fitted with Wireless Telegraphy.

New Bystem of Telefunken.

For further Particulare, apply to

NORDDEUTSCHER LLOYD. MELCHERS & CO.,

GENERAL AGENTS, HONGKONG and ÜHINA.

[7

Hongkong, 26th July, 1912,

DOUGLAS STEAMSHIP CO., LĐ.

Hongkong-South China Coast Ports,

Highest Class, Fastest and Most Luxurious Bleamers on the Coast, haring splendid Accommodation for First-Class Passengers. Electrio Light. Excellent Cuisine..

FOR SWATOW, AMOY AND FOOCHOW AND RETURN. (Occupying 1 to 10 d yɛ.)

OTUAMINIFU.

GATTAIN

LEAVING,

HAITAN ...... | J. §. Bosch......... | WEDNESDAY, 7th Aúg, at 12 M. The B. I. 8. N. Co.'s sa, Fazilka, | HAIYANG ... A. E. Hodgins ... | SATURDAY, 10th Ang,, at 55 1,1. from Kobe is due at Hongkong on the HAICHING... W. O. Passmore,.. | TUESDAY, 18th Aug., at It-a.m.

Doring the months of July and August.--Retur Tickets available for thres 6th last., and leaves for Rangoon months will be issued at a reduction of 20 per cent, on the usual rats to Foochow (direct) on the tolli inst...

CITY AND HILL DISTRICT WATER WORKS LEVEL

здов 4 in below jyit als below

overflow

overflow fatft, atin, below titt, Tin. below The Swedish East Asiatic Co's. 96.

Swalow, Amoy and Pooshow-Per

Halyang, 9th Aug., 10 AM Philippine Islande, (^`Yup, Augaur, Friedrich Wilhelms- hefen. Rabaul, Herberta.

Tylzn Matapi,

Australia. Triath Tasusui and New Zealand Bywal via Drisbana-Per Coblenz, Týtam Intere 103 Ang...& A.M

Australian

Mail.

hobe.

+11

overflow

Level with

overflow

overflow

CIL QIA, below Nippon left Port Said on the 21th

5 gio. low ult., and is expected to arrive here on

gin. below or about the 20th inst

DYETEOR

media Pokizzium...]

alt in. below

overflow Wong-nel-fteft. i. change. Į "overdow

STORAGE GALLONS.

1917

Poilippies

Islands—Per

Tytam. Yenuang,ram Byewash

Tytan Intermedia! Pokfulam laumano

Shanghai

of the Times of Ceylon":-Kepi tigalia Rubber Estates, Lid., 4 per cent, for the year; Anglo- rising from the fields or the open dend of 15 per cent., Bukit Straits

Malaya Rubber Co., interim divi- country and disfiguring, tho landscape. Those monstrosities, Mertjam Rubber Co., dividend of howover, have almost soon their 3 per cent, for 1911-12.

last day in France. When once Straits Foreign Axport Trade. the Bill which has just beon The exports to foreign countries passed by the Chambor is ap-from Singaporo, last year, ox- proved by the Senate the advertisor cluding phosphate of lines, from, will have to pay hoavily for those Christmas Island, inoronel by unsightly extravagances. Two about 1.8 per cent, Penang by pounds a year the square yard for about 18.5 per cont, while boards under six yards in length, Malacca export foroige trade foll 84 the square yard for those off by 28.4. per cent, but it is to under 10 yards, £8 the square be kept in mind that Para rubber yard for those under 20 yarde, from that Settlement is all treat- and £16 the square yard for all ed as inter-port trade and Singa over that size, such is the scalo pora aredited,in the total ex- of the taxation on these structures; ports of Malacca, foreign and The tariff, indeed, seems intended inter-port, the increase" is nearly to be prohibitiv

110-8 por coat,

10th Aug, 3 ..

and North China-Por Wongaichung commu Liană, 10th Ang., 5 r.x.

+

FOR SWATOW AND RETURN. (Occupying 8 Daya). HAIMUN...... {J. W. Evans..... TJESDAY, 6th Ang,, at 4 AM:

Stemmers will arrive at, sad depart from, the Oo,'s Wharf near Biske Pier..

For Freight and Passage, apply to

Douglas, Laprak & Co.,

General Managers.

201

The .. Glenlochy pasted the Suez THE EASTERN & AUSTRALIAN

43 Canal on the 16th ult., for Hongkong

1918

160.0

197.00

101.71

Buil

via Straits.

#247

and In-lin via Calentin-l'er niet during the month of June sgez

Kamsang, 12th Aug., 11

Total co

641.91 Consumption of water in the Chy and HIM D

163.66 gallons.

A.M.

Stails and Kombisy--Per Ischis 18th

Aug., 10 .. water, Amoy and Foodbow-Par Haicbing, 13th Aug.. 10

French

Mail.

A.M.

1010

16147 population. 21.0

Consumption Estimated

Consumption per hand par day

us.61

1919

$0.519

10.7

Constant Supply in "All districts from during

The Mogul Line .. Pathan left. United Kingdom on the 7th all., for Hongkong ria this Strafts,

Tha a.s. Ischia left Singapore for this

Juna rats. Intermittent supply by Rider Malas in Rider Main districts op til 15 and 1911; Constant port on Thursday, the Isi fost., and supply in all Districts Jom the 5th Jong URL

KOWLOON WATER WORKS”

1011

STEAMSHIP CO., LIMITED.

Mail Service to Austra...a,

Bleamaza

msy be expected here on or about. She

The .. Rubi loft Manila on Satur-

vitation Be Below below overlow at 7th inst.”

Kowloon Cim

vervaltra) overtow

Saigon, Straits, Ceylon, Adelaide, Western Australia India, Aden, Egypt and En-Kowloon Cre

rope via Mamaillas (Letters

Reservoir

STORAGE GALLONE. ***

*5*455

| day, the Bri insti, and is duo here on ar

T

MAIL SCHEDULE, (SUBJECT TO MODIFICATION).

Artiya Hongkong

Leare Hongkong.

from Australia

for Animal. -

The abora Stenmars ura, fitted with Befrigerating: Machinery, "ensuring a plentiful supply of Loe, Fresh Providione, etc., and are lighted, throughout with posted in all the Pillar Bozen month of, Jane sg18.

Consumption of water in Kewoon during the about Tuesday, the 6th inst, totricity. All State Boome have Electris Yanır. A daly qualBed Dontor lu time for the first clearance

sad Biowardem are ourried. Consumption.- will be included in this con- Estimated popaa-

For further particulars, apply to

TI

обут

clotheYPOTHE

17.300

daylight. tract mall.) (Late Letter Commpika per

The P. & 0, 8. N. Co. - 8.0. 11,00 am. to Noon. Extra Postage 10 cents),--Par | water be of ascaliens quailly ge

The Lovement. Analyst's reports'show that the Bardinia left Bingapore for this

pork on Armand Bella. i-Aug, Tville Works Desi

the 1st Inat,, at 4,80 p.mi spd le dro hers on the Stli tast. et about moon."

30:0

3117 gallons

7.109

any gallows

Printed and.

CHATHAM

Gibb, Livingston & Co.,

Agenta,

fahad by the Proprietor, Dr. J. W. Noble,

il: in the City of Viotorja, Hangkang