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COMMERCIAL.
SHARE REPORT.
Mesara Wright and Hornby, in their weekly share report, dated January 10, state:-
Our local market continued quiet during the week with vary little business passing.
Bar Silver comes from London, at 28 per oz. for ready and 264 per oz. for forward delivery, market steady,
Para Babber is quoted from London at 8/1 per lb, and the market for shares is quiet.
Exchange on London opened today at 1/11 T.T.
Banks-A fair business has been done in Hongkong and Shanghai Banks at $796 and the shares remain firm at that figure. London quotes £80.
Marine Insurances-Unions have sellers at $805 with business done at $800 and Cantons have Bellersa: $325. North Chinse have buyers at Tis 133, and Yangtazes sre easier at $1,921 or 78.
Fire Insurances : Business has been done in China Fires at $160 and farther shares are obtainal lo at the rate. Hongkong Fires have buyers at $380 and close firm.
Shipping:Hongkong, Canton and Macao Steamboats have sellers at $29, and Douglases are steady at $29. Star Ferries have buyers at $46 but few shores are offer- ing. Indo-Chinas are on offer at $79 with little business doing, Shell Transports have been sold to London 95- and close firmer at 96/- buyers.
Docks, Wharves & Godowas: ➡ Hongkong and Whampoa Docks are wanted at $74 while Kowloon
Wharves have sellers at 888. Shanghai Docks have buyers at Tla. 67 and Hongkow Wharves remain unchanged at Tie 100.
Landa, Hotels and Buildings:- Hongkong Londe have been done at $114 and $1144 and olose with buyera at 8114. Humphreys Eetates wore booked at 891 and there are further buyers,
Kow. loon Lands are wanted at $45, West Points have buyers ut 407h. Hongkong Hotels (old) are offer ing at $122 and the new issue have buyers at $92. Shanghai Lande are unobanged at Tls. 91.
THE HONGKONG, TELEGRAPH, SATURDAY, JANUARY 10, 1914.
vidents at 89, Electrics at 848),
China Light and Powers at $41, A. S. Watsons at 188, Wm. Powel's at $9) and Low Level Trams at 7/6.
Quotations received from Lon- don by cable to-day:--
Banks 480/- Middle price. Indoa 8F Shells 971- 'Tronobs 34)-
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NAVAL NEWS.
Appointments to the China station.
The following appointments have been made at the Admiralty: --Commander O, Seymour, to the Triumph, additional, for the Welland, in command, on recom- missioning, undated,
1
POST OFFICE.
The Tonyo Maru with the American mail is due to arrive here on Monday the the 18th inst
MAILS DUB.
Americas, Tenyo Maru, 11th just
MAILS CLOSE TO-DAY, Straits and India via Calcutta-For
JAPAN, 10th Jan., p.m. Batavia, jemarang, and SourabiysemFor
"BALDIS, 10th (nak. 2 pít, Japan via Mojl-Per NDO MARU, 10th
Inst., 3 p.m.
Bwatow, Shangbal & North Chins Per RANGBANG 10th inst. 4 p.m. Shanghai, North China, and Taingiau, (Europe via Biberia) -Par TINGCHOW 10th Jan. 8 p.14.
and Siberian Canadian Mall. American
Shanghai, North China, Japan via Nagasaki. Vancouver. Via Storia, Seattle and Portland- EGLENROY, 10th inst., 5. p.m.
SHIPPING NEW",
ARRIVED.
Java Moru, Japas. 2.874. T. Fuobiga mi 8th init-Hofi, 4th Inst. Gen.--- 0. S. K
Tona Moru, Jap.. 9,610, M. Yashikawa, 10th Just-Koba, 2nd loss, Gou, -N. Y. X.
WEATHER REPORT,
On the 9th at 11.20-The northern de- premion has pared into the Pacido. An- other deprosalon bas, formed over 8. Mongolia. The anticyclone ban weakened and spread Eastward,
Pressure bas increased slightly over the Philippines. It is nearly stationary along the S. coast of China and over Annam.
The monsoon is Interrupted to the north of Foochow. Fresh moosuon may still be expected over the N, China Sea. Montengle, Br. LL 3,053, à. J. Halley, Hongkong Rainfall for the 24 hours
10th Inst Shanghai 7th fastlanding at 10 d.m. to-day, 0.00 inches. Gen.-O. P. R. 05.
FORECAST FÖR THE 24 HOURA ENDING AT NOON TO-MORROW. Mayora Maru, Ces, am, 1,607, E. Kobaya, thi, Oth (nam Wakamatsu, ad
Platrios,
Forecast. Inst., Obal—M, B. & Co.
!
Namsang. Br. 14. 9,591, F. M. B. Lake 9th inst.Mojt, 4th that, Gan.---| 3. M. und Co.
Shachaing Br.. 1,501, M. French, 9th Instant Shanghai 6th. Instant, Gen.-B. & 9.
Wahu Br. . 1,487, Howard, 10th instant
-Chinwangtoo 4th instant, Codi.J -B. & 8.
Balzon-Per LANDRAT SCHEIFF, 10th Mathilde Ger. 861, G. Schlaipier, 9th inst
inat, 5 p.m.
Lieutenants.-E. K. Boddam- Whethom, to the Triumph, for the Kennet, in command; B. W. Wilkinson, the Triumph, for the Ribble, in command on recommis aioning; W. G. Maxwell, to the Triumph, for the Usk, in com- mand, on recommissioning, 120- dated; C. M. Blackman, to the wel hal-wel,
for the Triumph, additional Fame, in command, to date Deo. 9.
Sub-Lieutenants.-A. Fergus.. son and S. M. Walker, to the Triumph, for the Welland and Jed respectively, undated; G. W. FitzGeorge, to the Triumph, for the Usk; S. M. Walker, to the Triumph, for the Welland, A. Ferguson, to
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the Triumph,
for the Jel, O; Henderson, to the the Triumph, for the Ribble, all on recommissioning, undated."
berian
Mali.
Shanghal and North China, Japan (Europe via
vja
Moji
Siberia)-
Par NYANZA, 10th int
pm,
5
Taingtou and Chotoo Per ASIA MARU,10th inst. B pin. Hollow Haiphong, Pakhoi & Hairon-Per JOHANNE, 10th inat, 5 p.m
TO-MORROW.
-Bingapore 30th Instant, Sugar. ---Order.
Quarta for Saigon Iohang for Canton
Swatow Amoy and Formosa vin Tamsui Kong Wan I for Yokohama Pakhel
-Per DAIGIN MARU, 11th Inat., 9 a.m.
Haiphong and HANOI, 11th inst, 9 a.m.
MONDAY, 12th Jan,
Chiawankao-Per HOPSANG, 12th inst.,
11 B.m
inst, 5 p..
The Admiralty have given in-Japan sia Kobo Por SUISANO, 12th structions for now orews to be sent to Hongkong to recommission the destroyers Welland, Ribble, and
TUESDAY, 13th Jan.
Ludwig for Yokohama Lock Sun for Bangkok'
TASSENGERS ARRIVED.
an
1 Hongkong and Neighbour. E. winds,
froabi hood
Mail Steamers
THE PENINSULAR
AND ORIENTAL S. N. CO.
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ENGLISH MAIL.
TILL do patoh VESSELS to the Undermentioned PORTS on or
about the DATES namca :**** For
LONDON, via Us-) Egypt
Stearuers
ual Ports of CallCapt. F. R. Summers
To Ball On Remarks
noon
Freight
17th Jan,
&P'sage
い
(LONDON & ANT-1
Aus.
pore,
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C'mbo, Port Said, R.N.R. & Marseilles
WERP via Singa- | Borneo
Penang, Capt. P. 9. Ram
about
Freight
21st Jan.
&P'eage
winde, strong.
5 B.n. 11th Jan
Freight
& P'sage
Freight
15th Jan.& Page
2 Formóss Channel......................
Bouth coast of China be-2 The same tween H. and Lamooka 5 as No.1. South coast of China be? The same tween H.K. and Hainan... No 1.
China Coast Meteorological Register.
5
Station.
Toko Kochi
Oshima
Per as Mantongle from Vancouver eta. Gutzlaff
9th January, a.mt.
[Winds)
Hour.
Barometer.
Temperature..
Humidity.
Dition.
30.17 6
WEW
Ob
Weather.
SHANGHAI
MOJI, KOBE Nyanza
- AND YOKO (Capt. K. Jauklus
HAMA****
SHANGHAI ....................
Devanha Capt."W. R. Hickey
•
about
All the above steamers are fitted with Wireless Telography.
For Freight, or Passage apply to
P. & O.S. N. Co.'s price,
Hongkong, 10th Jan. 1914.
E. A. Hewett,
Superintendent.
NORDDEUTSCHER LLOYD.
BREMEN.
IMPERIAL GERMAN MAIL LINES
To sail on
WEDNES. 21st Jan
DEPARTED.
January 10,
Wostocic 70 Nemuro Hakodate
Бо 20
30
21
3D.2%
Дзд
30.39
W
Balgon
Nyanza for Yokohama American for K. Wan Chiyuan for Shanghai
30.47
11.
#
30.47
30.48
30.48
Ishi'jima
30.49
n
Bonia Is.
30.28
nw
Chefoo
Whalwei
2+
30.25 28 7 aw
4 b
Hankow
Johang
Klukiang
Chargeha Shanghai
30.45 25
до
1 b
For
Steamers.
+
30,41:34
3 av
"
02
the 10th inst-T Young. Leung Sharp P. 70
30,55 53
1
1 b
NAPLES, GENOA, AL-1
ба
30.46 46 69 one
2 b
GIERS, LISBON, Lutzow
W Mallinchrodt Miss, L E Stuart, Mrs Swatow and North China-PerBabond.
Nā
SOUTHAMPTON, (Capt. H. Textor
Talloku
Sa'. - 30.42
200
A'WERP & BREMEN.)
17,300
10 a m
Talohu
30,39
"
Persa. Namsang from Mol on the 8th Koshun inst-Mr Dickopaon
Tajnao
30.59
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30.41
8
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30.37
по
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98
30.43 48 '99 no
BARI, KOBE AND Capt. A. Ahlborn YOKOHAMA
About THURS.,
17,300
22nd Jan.
H'kons
64
30.42 57
Gap Rock
30.38
MANILA. YAP, MA-
Macao
30.37 57
Wuchow "Ea Pakbol
$0.47 51 79
b
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RONN NEWGUINEA, > Prinz Sigismund BRISBANE,SYDNEY | Cant. A. Hurtzig ANDMELBOURNE...
SATUR",
24th Jun.
6,750
Ba 30.33
ene 5 b
30,24
14
Mazila
Legaspi
17
follo Bacolod Cabu Labuan
30.13 70 30.35 68 30.18 68 30.18 75 30.11 78
na
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4.0
10
KOBE
Prinz Waldemar Capt. O. Jurany
6,100
nw
пло 30
Capt J. Koehler
4th Feb,
2.0
9am.
30.15 81
30.07 81
Usk for a farther term of servion matow, Amox and Fooohow-Per HAI- Sing-wan, Choy Man-hin, Li Tow-chow, Amoy on the China Station.
Caps Oft.
An edifying order has just been issued by the Ministry of Itailways in Berlin regarding the attitude porters, pointemen, etc., when the Royal train is passing. It i to this effect:
"Pointamen. gate-keepers ot crossings and their assistante, on the passing of the Royal train, oro to face the train and adopt military attitude of attention with eyes front, holding a covered Refineries Chine
Sagare signalflag byd y in the right arm. have buyers at $944. Luzons are If during the passing of the Royal on offer at $30.
train assistant pointsmenor watch- men without service oaps are employed these are also to take
1
Abangha!
American
French
Jan., 10a.m.
SHANSI, Jan. 13th 10 a.m.
Shanghai and North China, Japan via Moli, Victoria, B.C., Beatle Per AWA Cand EMARU, 13th inst., 10 a.m.
Bhangbal,
Philipplas
Baigon, Straits, Ceylon, Ade- laide, Western, Australia, In dia. Adefi, Egypt and Europe via Marseilles (Late Letters 11 to Noon. Extra Postage 10 cents). Letters posted in all the Pillar Boxes in time for the Birst clearance will be included is thie sontrant mail-Per PAUL LECAT, 13th Jany] 11,00 a.m.
North China, Fusan and Japan via Moji-Per BAINT THEODORE, 13th inst. 11
landa Per HUBI, 19th inst. 3 p.m.
Straits, and Ceylon-For HITACHI
MARU, 13th init., 5 p.m.
WEDNESDAY, 14th Jan.
Saigon-Por
up an attitude of attention. At Haiphong, Pakhof night a lantern is to be held in the right hand, and by day a cap.
29.
KAIFONG, 14th Jan., § a.m,
Inst, a.m.
10 Per HAIMUN, 16th
Mining: -Raube changed Hands at $3 and 83.10 and there are further bayers at $3.10. The output for last four weeks is 1,124 ozs of gold. Tronohe after declining to 33/6 sellers are Railwaymen onployed at stations Japan via Yokohama-Per LOVAT,
ow wanted at 33/6. Langkats are to do likewise." The Berliner have again declined to Tls. 30; n Tageblatt observes: "After deeply sir business has been done at contemplating this ordinanes we Farious rates from Tls, 35 to Tis. are sure the safety of the Royal 10 cash. Kailans are unchanged, train will gain greatly thereby.' st37/- buyers and 39/3 sellers.
Cotton Mills-Hongkong Cot tons have advanced to $8 buyers without sales. Ewos were done! at Tis. 134 cash and equivalent' rates forward closing with buyers at Tls. 132, Shanghai Cottons are steady at Tls. 123. Lou Kung Mowe are wanted at Tis. ! 105 and Kung Yike at The. 12)
ex the dividend of Tis. 11.
SILIMPOPON COAL. BUNKERS
Japan
American
Austra-
U
14th Jan, 10 a.m.
PASSENGERS EXPECTED.
Per ss. Iyo Maru from London on the Hollow inst-Mrs H Forbes. HP Destolan, Mrs Phulien R Clark, B Green, J Eldridge, JL Per Tourene saan, AP Biding, A Keen. A Kaight, Roy O. 81. J.
Wilson. Mr Brinkley, 2 obf.dren and Aparri Nurse, Walpole, U Hibiya, M Hino. T Okulzami, U Imori, Master Imori and Y Asão.
SHIPS PASS
امي
THE CANAL
London, 30th Deo.
Arrivals from China *----Antenor, Deuca lion, Indrani.
H
T. F. Claxton, Director. Hongkong, Observatory, Jan. 9th.
1 Harometer, reduced to 52 degroos Fahrenheit on the level of the sea in in hes, tenths and hundredths.
2 Temperaturo," in the shado, in degrees
The following vessels have passed the Canal:-Bonvenue, Bringavla, Cathay,| Fahrenhalt. Geeben, Meinam, Mishima Maru, Nore,
3 Humidity, in peroantage of saturation, Nubla. Saxonia, Tydens, Watasa Maru, the Humidity of air saturated with mols- Arabia, Yangtze, Oity of Barada, Amathumidi
zone.
London, 2nd Jan. via Nagasaki--Per NIKKO
MARU, 14th inst, 11 a.m.
Arrivale from Obins:-Benavon, Ama- Philippine Is., Japan via Naga-zone, Molford Hail, Prinz Eltel Friedrich,
Laomedon,
saki, Honolula, United States, Bouth America, and Canada vla San Franelido-Per NIP. FON MARU, 14th Inat. 11
Philippine Islands, Australia Tasmania & New Zealand via Thursday Ia-Por TANGO. MARU, 14th inst., 11 a..
Philippinelands - Per TEAN, 14th
Jan. 3 p.m.
Chinn-Per
Shanghal
can be supplied cheap rates'.
rt
Miscellaneous. There are buy. SANDAKAN & SEBATTIK
ere of China Borneos at $10, «
Dairy Farma at $30, Green Island
Cements at $0.60, Ices at $186,
(British North Borneo).
At these ports steamers call-
American
Canadian &
我
North
LOKSANG, 14th Jan., 5 p.m.
THURSDAY, 15th Jan.
Shaoghal, North China, Japan via Nagasaki. Honolulu, Cana- da, United States and Bouth America via Ban Francisco, Europa vis Alberla) Por MONTEAGLE,15th Jan.11 a.mn
Siberia
The following vessels have passed the Canal: Cardiganshire, Antilochno, Arg- goals, Glenturrot, Sambla, Yorck, Brod- tone,
London 6th Jan.
Arrivals from China-Frisgavin. The following voskola have passed the Canal:-Bohemia, Hirano Maru, Konsag IS, Spezia, Stentor, Bande, Westphalia, Demodocus, Magellan,
London, 9th Jan. Arrivals from China-Mishima Mara The following vessois have passed the Canal:-Aloinous, Anstralion, machus, Valentia.
4 Direction of Wind, to two polota. 5 Force of Wind, according to Beaufort Beale.
tached aloud, d drizzling rain. f fog, g State of Weather, b. blue sky, o de-
gloomy.b heil, 1 lightning, o overcast, p passing showorn, q aquaily, v rala, a snow,
thunder, v visibility, w dew wet.
0 Rain in inches, tenths and hundredths
METEOROLÓGICAL.
Previous
Day On date On date
[
Barometer...230.40. ̈ ̈ ̈ ̈ 30.42 57
Temperature Humidity
6 $.10.
zi s par
30:35
63
59
74
69
Wind Direction
Tels
Force manua
Low
HE. Observatory, 9th Jan.
T. F. ULAXTON, Director.
Oysters, Fresh, Fried or Stewed
ALEXANDRA CAFE,
Steam Laundries at $4.60, and · Ing for bunker coal erolusively Shanghai and North China--Fer LU. Findon Haddocks, Kippers, &o,
Union
Waterboats at $171. dues and charges.
are exempt from all shipping
There are sollera of China Pro-
9853
A BUND
OHOW, 15th Jan.. 5 p.m.
FRIDAY 16th Jan, Swatow, Amoy and Poochow-Par HAP,
TAK, 16th Jan, 10 a.m. Straite and Indian via Calcutta-Per
NAMBANG 18th Jan, 11 a.m. Bendakin-Per HINSANG, 16th - Inst,,
11 m
English
***W
SATURDAY, 17th Jan.
With reference to our guess ing competition we beg to an- nounce to the coupon holders in Connection therewith, that the actual number of Sweets foun in tie jar is 9853, and those who hold the coupons with guessed figures 9850, 9875, and 9880 are requested to call a our store with Philippine their
coupons and claim the prizes.
H. RUTTONJEE & SON, Banghal,
WINE AND PROVISION MERCHANTS.
14. Queen's Road, Central,
Straits, Burmah, Ceylon, Ade. laide, Western Australia, India, Adea, Egypt, and Europe via Brindial. (Late Letters l
to neon, Extra Postags 10 ponte) (Supplementary mail or board up to the time fixed for departure of the mall (Extra Postage 10 sente) (Letter posted in all the Fillar Boxes In time for the first clearance- will be included in this contract mail)The Farcol mail will be closed on Friday the 18th Jan, 8p.m-For EGYPT, Jan, 11 am Islands-Per LOONGBANG
17 Jan, 1 pm..
Weather ............ Ralam
Elzisest open air Temperature on the 18th
Mail Steamers
PACIFIC MAIL S.S.
CO,
CRANCIS AMERICAN MAIL LINE TO SAN FRANCISCO
Via Shanghai or Manila, Nagasaki, Inland Sen, Kobe, Yokohama and Honolulu, THE SUNSHINE BELT Operating the following stenmera 2-
MONGOLIA, MANCHURIA, KÖREA, SIBERIA and
NILE, CHINA and PERSIA, Some Features of Service: Electric Fans, Swimming Tank, Orchestra, Amusements, Wireless Telegraph Submarine Signal Service and Bilge Keals.
Guialne under personal supervision of Mr. V. Moroni, one of the World's most
famous osterers.
17through Fassengers have the Privilege of Travelling by Rail between porte of Robe and Return portion of round trip tickets, as above, avaliablu for Punge Via C.P.R. from Vancouvar
Yokohama
Shanghai, North China, Tsing. tau, (Europe via Biberia)-Per KANCHOW, 17th Jan., 5 p.m.
North China -Fer CHOYSANG, 17th Jan., 5 p.m.
TUESDAY, 20th Jan. Stralis and India via Calonita-Per YATSHING,SHth inst.; 11 s.m,
Steamer: Nile.
*****...* 11,000 Tons, Sailing Satur., 10th Jan., at 10 a.m.
Hongkong-Manila Service.
From HONGKONG.
· Manila,
18,
Hongkong. Jan. 10......NILE Tob. L....FERSIA ... King's Building (opp. Blake Pier),
Prasma-Facific Isisnational Expociido
From MANILA.
Leave Manfs)
Da Hongkong.
Jan, 19 Feb. 14
Jan. 87.PERSIA Feb. 18...KOREA.
R. C. MORTON,
Telephone No. 4.
JESSELTON, KUDAT & Borneo
SANDAKAN
9 & m.
About TUESDAY, 3rd Feb. WEDNES.,
All the steamors of the European Line are fitted with Wireless Telegraphy. Yo System of Telefunk an.
FREIGHT LINE.
NEXT SAILING FROM HONGKONG. OUTWARD,
Mark...
2nd Feb. Thueringen...... 16th Mar, Tuebingen
16th Feb. Franken .............30th Mar.. Lothringen .........2ad Mar. Goettingen... ....... 13th April.
HOMEWARD.
For Marseilles, Dankirk, worp For Havre, Emden & Hamburg/
R'dam and Breman/Hamburg:
Mark about End of Mar.
For Havre, Einden and Hamburg/
Bremem:.
Tuebingen about End of Mar..
For Marsailles, Antwerp, R'dam
and Bremen/Hamburg:
Lothringen about M. of Aprili
Bremen:
Thueringen
about Beginning of May, For Marseilles, Antwerp, R'dam
and Bremen/Hamburg:
Franken about M. of May. For Havre. Dunkirk, Emden and
Hamburg/Bremen:
Coettingen
For further Particulars, apply to
about Beginning of June,
NORDDEUTSCHER LLOYD
MELCHERS & CO...
GENERAL AGENTS, HONGKONG and OHINA,
Hongkong, 10th Jan, 1914.
MESSAGERIES MARITIMES
FRENCH MAIL LINES. ⠀
FORTNIGHTLY SERVICE TO-AND - FROM JAPAN via SHANCHAL FORTNIGHTLY SERVICE TO... AND FROM EUROPE via SUEZ CANAL.
For SHANGHAI, KOBE AND
YOKOHAMA.
Steamers Cordillere
Magellan
To sail 12th Jan., 1914. 26th
9th Feb., 1914.
Nera (Paul Lecat
( 13th Jan, 1914. MARSEILLE via PORTS Dumbea⠀⠀⠀
3:27th neakers 19[Cordillere
10th Feb., 1914, CALL STEAMERS FITTED WITH WIRELESS..
Transhipping on the Co.'s Steamers at Colombo, for Caloutta, Bombay and Australia, at Port Said for the Levant, Constantinople and Black Bon...
Through Tiskata to Landou via Parla by rallLAT Giroular tickets to Europe via Buez and SIBERIAN ROUTE and vide-versa dvered kera, a Matarama
For further particulars apply to,
5. C. de BUSSIERRE, Acting Agent.
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