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Shipping

INDO-CHINA STEAM NAVIGATION CO., LTD.

(Projected Sailings from Hongkong. Subject to Alteration).

For

SHANGHAI

KOBE & Moji

Steamship.

Од Tues., 13th Jan. at noon. Wed., 14th Jan. at d'light Wed, 14th Jan, at noon. Thurs. 15th Jan. at d'light Thurs. 15th Jan. at d'iight

16th Jan. at noon. Fri, Fri 16th Jan. at noon. MANILA...........Loongsang, Bat. 17th Jan. at 2 p.m. SHANGHAI ...... Choysangt Sun., 18th Jan, at d'ight S'PORE, Pang & Cloutta...Yaishing Tuos., 20th Jan, at noon. Return Tours To Japan (Occupying 24 days). The steamore "Kutsang," "Namsong" and "Lalsang," leave about every 3 weeks for Shanghai and Japan returning via Koba (Inland Sea) and Moji to Hongkong. Time occupied 20 days. This service is supplemented by the "Fooksang" "Kumsang"

" "Lova " "Yatshing" and "Sutanng" leaving Hongkong at regular intervals for Yokohama, Kobe and Moji and returning thence direat to Hongkong. Time occupied 16 days.

...................................... Ylloongt

......Suisang

Y'HAMA, Kobo & Moji...Loval* SHANGHAI via Foochow Loksang! S'HAI, Kobo & Moji.Kuisang t S'PORE, P'ang & O'cutta...Namsang* SANDAKAN JOU Hinsang:

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The steamers "Choysang," "Kwongsang," and "Hangsang will call at Swatow on their way down from Shanghai.

These vessels have all modern improvements and are fitted| throughout with Electric Light..

A duly qualified surgeon is also carried. *Steamers have superior accommodation for First-class Passengers, and are fitted throughout with Electric Light... ↑ Taking Cargo on Through Bills of Lading to Yangtze Ports, Chefoo, Tiontain, Dalny, Weihaiwei, Taingiau. Taking cargo on Through Bills of Lading to Kudat Lahad Datu. Simporna, Tawao, Usukan, Jesselton and Labuan. For Freight or Passago,

Telephone No. 215,

Apply to

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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, MONDAY, JANUARY 12, 1914.

VESSELS LOADING.

EUROPEAN PORTS.

Destination.

Copenhagen, Gothenburg and Ceylon

Baltio Ports Rotterdam, H'burg & A'worp, &c. Golden fels Marseilles, Dunkirk, Antwerp, Marseilles, Bremen & H'burg &o.Emden

R'dam and Bremen &o, Mark London, via Usual Ports of Call Egypt M'eeillos via B'gon, S'pare, C'bo,) Marseilles, London & Antwerpį

Port Said

Trieste, via Singapore. Penang,

via Singapore &c.

T'te, Flume, Vice, via S'pore oto.

Colombo, etc., Dondon and Antwerp

China Koorber

Havro, Emden & Hamburg &c. Silesia, London & A'werp via S'anore.etc. Borneo Marseilles, Havre & H'burg, &c. Andalusia

MOVEMENTS OF STEAMERS.

VESSELS ADVERTISED TO

DEPART TO-MORROW.

Cordillere

Nikko Maru

Vessel'a Nime.

For

fo ba DI- Freight

only Taspatched

"For

Vessola.

A. N. Co.

15, Jan.

HAL.

13, Jan.

H.A.L.

13, Jan.

Bangkok Manila Manila

Sexta Rubi

Yiloong

Shanghai

M. & Co. P. & O.

M. of M.

17, Jan.

Swatow Shanghai Seattle.

Halyang

Shanel

Awa Maru

Paul Lecat

M.M. Co.

13, Jan.

Saigon

Paul Locat

Shanghai

St. Theodore

Hitachi M.

N. Y. K.

14, Jan.

VESSELS ADVERTISED, TO

8.W. Ca. s.W. Co.

15, Jan.

Den of Airlie J. M. Co.

H. A. L.

2, Feb. 28, Feb. 26, Jan..

"ARRIVE TO-MORROW.

P. & O.

21, Jan.

H. A. L.

8, Feb.

From.

Manila

Vessels.

NEW YORK SAN FRANCISCO AND CANADA.

Ports Shiroy

Seattle and/or

Bolgravia Nippon M.

E. of India Nippon M.

15, Jan.

A. K. 'Co. 17, Jan. Indrasamha J. M. Co. M. of Jan.

H. A. L. 16, Jan. 14, Jan. 5, Feb. 14, Jan.

T. K. K. C. P. R T. K. K

via}

Awa M.

NY K

13, Jan.

P. M. Co:

27, Jan.

O. S. K.

22, Jan.

"H. A. L.

2, Feb.

M & Co.

5, Feb." 21, Jan.

JB. L. 'P. M. Co.

23, Jan. 7,,Feb.

Vancouver via S'hai, Japan eto, Monteagle ¡O. P. R. Boston & New York via Ports

and Suez Canal San Francisco Vancouver

Tacoma & Pland Or. -

JAVDINE, MATHESON & CJ LO. San F'co via S'hai & Japan &c.

Vancouver, via S'hai, Japan ets. General Managers.

San Fico via S'hai & Japan &o. Victoria, B.C., & Seatile via )

Shanghai, &c.

THE ROYAL MAIL STEAM PACKET CO.

PROJECTED SAILINGS FROM HONGKONG. Subject to change without Notice.

"Shire" Line Service,-Homeward.

For

Steamers.

LONDON & ANTWERP... Den of Airlie

r

Date of Sailing

.........28th Feb.

Trans-Pacific "Shire" & "Glen" Joint Service.

VTORIA VIVER, STLE, Cardiganshire

I

V'TORIA V'VER STLE,]

"TACOMA & P'LAND...].

TACOMA & P'LAND...]

VTORIA 'VER, S'TLE, L

Radnorshire

TACOMA & PLAND...

Cargo accepted on through Billa of Lading to all ports in Europe and North and South America.

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For Freight or Passage, apply to

JARDINE, MATHESPA & CO.,

Agents.

Telephone No. 215 Sub. Ex. No. 9.

BRITISH INDIA S. N. CO., LTD.

NEW SERVICE OF STEAMERS BETWEEN Yokohama, Kobe, Hongkong and Rangoon,

EASTWARD...

The S.S. Euryalus, 3,570 tons groas, Capt., Innes, will be depatched for YOKOHAMA, KOBE & MOII on the 17th January, at noon. taking cargo and passengers current rates.

For Freight and Passage, apply to

Telephone No. 215.

JARDINE, MATHESON & CO., LD,

Agonts.

THE TAIKOO DOCKYARD

San F'cisco via S'hai & Japan &c., Mongolia V'toria, B.C., T'ma via Japan &c. Chicago M. Vitoria, V'ver, St e, I'ma & P'land Saxonia. Victoria,

Vancouver

Card

homa & Peuver Seattle, Chire J. M. Co.

N'les, G'oa, A'rs, G'tar, S'ton Luotżow Boaton and New York-

Kafue San F'co via Manila & Japan &c. Persia

AUSTRALIA.

G. L. Co. 13, Jan.

SINGAPORE COAST PORTS AND JAPAN:

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Batavia, Cheribon, Samarang &e Tjipanas Batavia, Cheribon-Samarang, &c (Tjimahi Shanghai

Batvia, Cheribon, Samarany, &c. Tjitaroom Nagasaki, Kobe & Yokohama Singaporo, Penang and Calcutta Y'hama and Kobe via Shanghal Kobe & Yokohama Shanghai'

B. & 5.15, Jan. P. & O. 15, Jan. W. Co.. 1, Feb. J. M. Co. 13, Jan. ¡S. T. Co. 22, Jan. J. M, Co.. 20, Jan. 13, Jan.

CANADIAN MAIL,

F

The C. P. R. a EMPRESS OF ASIA loft Vancouver on the 3rd January, ata.m.

AUSTRALIAN MAIL.

The E. and A. EMPIRE loft Sydney on the 7th instant, for this Port, (via

Queenal and Ports, Port Darwin, Timor, and Manila), and may be expected to arrive here on or about 27th February.

The B. I. 8. N... BURYALUS from Singapore is due at Hongkong on the 17th January.

The Danish Matorships. RUNAM has 10ft Port Said on the 20th ult, and may be expected here on or about the 14th of January.

LOG BOOK,

(Continued from paga_8.)

The 4. GLENFARG passed the Suez boata, Caral on 19th ult, and is dus here on or about 15th Jan.

some DE the

grants had already jumped into

The American & Orientalss.FOLERIO the raging 000. arrived at Boston on the 6th Inst.

Othere rushed

The H. A. L. EMDEN left Shanghal into the boats, which were still

on the 9th instant, at noon and may be

expected here on or about the 12th inst. on the chooks, and had

VESSELS IN PORT.

Steamera.

to bo driven out with stocks." No single person was saved by any of the Volturno's bosta. Dealing with the loss from the boats, Mr.

Chow Tal, Gen. s. 1,115, E Osthemann Acland said the first held the chief 19th ultBangkok, 19th ult officer, stewardess, chief steward,

Gon.-B. and 9.

Tamsul, Br. a. 319. French, 27th alt.10 of the crew, and 12 cabin

Dalny, 21st ult. Ges.--. B. &8.

Mausans, 1.844. Coyle, 29th ult-sigon, passengera. It would be matter

24th ult., Rico-J. M. and Co.

Brillant, Br.

.ult.

Titania, Ger. 2000, Lorenzen, Ist instant for inquiry how so many of the

Taingtau.

3,609, 0

C. D. Grant, Slat ult. crew were in the boat. Several Hiogs, 18th ult. Gon-Stand- of the emigrants Leguiu to lower Kius, Dan. 4,714, J. B. Cortsea, 2nd inst. the boats themselves, cutting the Wai Shing, Br. 8.3. 1,170, G. 9. Hoanwood falls, in their haste. Forty men 2nd intSamarang 23rd ult,got hold of one boat, and all were Sugar-J. M. & Co.

ard Oil Co.

Karutsu, 23tbhult, Gen.-M. & Co.

Hongkong, Br. sc. 739. Marquerite, 3rd drowned. The panic calmed last.-Pakhoi, 2nd inat. General down when the news of the

Mari

Order.

Inst.....

Fukura Mars, Jap. se. 3,087, Goto, Srd Carmania's rush to the rescue was

Inat, Karatau, 37th ult. Cool- M. B. G. K. Tiloong, Br. 9.8. Wrightson, th

circulated. Tae Canarder got so Singapore, 25th ult., Bellastolose to the burning ship that the Japan, Br. sc. 3,856, O. A Sodden, 8th officers could converse, but com. Inst.-Moll, lat inst., GenD. munication by rope or boat was them hopeless owing to the sea. Captain Harwood, of the oil tank British .. 4,814, J. W. Walker, steamer Narragansalt, one of the 5th Jan.-Shanghai 2nd Jan, reacuing vessels, gave evidence of Gen.-B. & S..

B. & Co.

L. Schieff, Gor. ss. A. Struve, 5th Inst, Saigon, 29th ult., Rico---8 & Co. Lacites, Br.a.s. Wawn; 5th inst-Baigon 30th ult, Rico-Chinese.

The N. Y. K. a. NIKKO MARULycaon. (Australian Liae.) left Thurs. Is. for this port via Manila on the 2nd instant, and is expected here on the 13th instant.

AMERICAN MAIL.

1

The MONGOLIA sailed from

Yokohama on the 8th January for Hong kongvia Shanghai. This vessal is carrying the United States mall.

MERCHANT STEAMERS.

Tho N. Y. K, as. TYO MARU (European Line.) laft London for this part via London

on the 6th Decembor. and I expected

hore

the 14th Jan.

Simla, Br.us. 3,827, G. Phillips, 6th inst. the marvellous effect of the heavy Yokohama, 23rd ult. Gen.-oil he pumped on the angry sea, P. & 0.0.

Changsha, Br, 8.8. 1,493, F. O. Gambrille used 20 to 30 tons of oil, and

6th inst. Melbourne, 1st ult, Gen.---8. &.8.

tained the same effect with less." be believed that he could have ob-

Hakushida Maru. Jap. s. 3,361. S. Suda, 6th inst.Sourabaya, 20th, ult, Sugar-0. S.K Strathapor, Br 2,851, 8. M. Jones, 6th:

Inat-New York, Case Oll- Standard Oil & Co Hakuto Maru, Jap. 8o. 2,486, K. Ohiba, Sourabaya, 27th ult.,

& Co.

New Shipping Company. The Tokyo Asaci" states that, inasmuch as merchants in India Asia MarChefon, 31st ult., Gen.with the British-India 8. N. Co, now desire the establishment of a 8.3. 1,587, Y. Nishi, 6th steamship company to compete

7th

Order.

The N. Y. K... HITACHI MARU Irene, Chi, ss, 826. MacLean, 6th Inst. which has a monopoly of the Choloo, Ist inst Gen.-O. M. 9. sarvioa on the coast of India,

(European Lirie.) loft Moft for this port

on the 5th Inst., and le expected here on Klaas. 2,843, Nishigawa, especially in the Bay of Bengal, inst-Sobatik, 29th ult, Coal Mr. Outter (?), a forwarding

Gth

A. Bune.

The N. Y. K. SAKUKI MARU Tak Sang. Br. Bu 977, McClure, 7th Inat agent, who is the representative (Calcutta Lino.) left Calcutta for this port

Woi-Hai-Wel, Lat inst., Gen.at Calcutta, of the N.Y.K, and J. M. & Co

snother person arrived at Kobe Kansu, Br. s.s. 1,143, 1. Calue, 7th Inst. at the beginning of November

Haiphong, 5th inst., Coal-B. &

via ports on the 27th December, and is | expected hero on ike 15th instant.

The N. Y. K. a. TAMBA MARU (American Line) loft Seattle for this port (via ports on the 30th December, and is

expected here on the lat February. -

!

Awa Mars, Jap. ss. 3,912, R. Bhimizu,

Shanghai, 4th inst, Ben-NY. Emden, Gor. Craiser, 3,600, Roslosoff, th

Inst-Swatow.

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and have been negotiating with hipowners for supply or vessels, As a result of negotiations an agreement has been conoluded between them and Mr. Fakegawa, president of the Fukagawa Steam- Swatow, 7th inst. Gen.-Chineno. Port Courbet, Coal-Band 8. ship Co., ad s company called the Jobanne, Goz.s..952. H. Holand, 8th inst. Iudo-Japanese Steamship Co., has

Holbow, 7th inst., Gen.-J, &

been formed. On the 1st of Janu- Pongtong, Gor.ns. W. Botefuhr, 8th inst.ary a regular service between Ran

Swatow, 7th inst., Rjan......-B. &8,

The N. Y. X. . KATORI MARU Boxtu, Ger... 992, N. Jonson, Eth lust. (European Line) laft London for this portions, Br... 1928, Simons, 7th Inst, [via porta on the 3rd instant, and is ex- [peated here on the 11th February,.

The N. Y. K. 5.8, SHIDZUOKA MĀRU

(Amorlean Line.) left Yokohama for this

port via ports on the 5th inst, and is expected here on the 18th January,

5th Feb.

Australian Porta via Manila Australian Ports via Manila Australian Ports viä Manila Australian Ports via Men:la

Tango M.

N. Y. K.

14, Jan

P. Sigismund Empire Aldenham

M. & Co.

|

24, Jan?

G. L. Co. 30, Jan.

8th Mar.

Yokohama, Kobe and Moji Гарад

10.

Shanghai

Fultala Tiitaroem Tikini

1.M. Co.

Q. desp.

J.O.J.L.

Q. desp.

the 14th Instant.

T.C.JL.

Q. doap.

19

J.O JL.

Q, deep.

J.O.FL.

Q. dosp.

Tjiliwong

L.C.J.L J.C J.L.

Q, desp.

Q desp.

Nikko M. Namsang Vorwaerts Iyo M.

NY K.

14, Jan.

J. M. Co.

13, Jan.

S. W.

31, Jan.

N. Y E.

15, Jan.

Shanghai. Kobo & Yokoham

Shaobeing 0.3.D.Ahlers H. A. L.

B. & S

13, Jan. 14, Jan.

Shanghai

Luchow

Shanghai

Devanha

Shanghai

Bohemia

Yokohama. Kobe, and Moji

Lovat

J4

Manila Mangarin, Iloilo & Cebu

Zafiro

Shanghai

Singapore, Penang & Calcutta

Yatshing

Shansi

Moxican, Poravian and Chile)

OF

Kobe

Forts via Japan

Kiyo M.

B. & S.

T.KK

P. Waldemar M. & Jo

Shanghai

Loksang J M. Co.

Shanghai, Moji & Kohe

Bombay M. Sanuki M. Torilla, Yoddo Kaijo Maru Haimun

N. Y. K. N. Y. K. D. S. Co. A. N. Co. 0.8. K.

D L. Co.

3. Feb. 3. Feb. 13, Jan. 14, Jan. 16, Jan. 28, Jan. B. of Mar. 14, Jan 14, Jan."

12th January.

Loongsang J, M. O

17, Jan.

Bombay via S'pore & Colombo

Penang M.

N. Y. K.

21, Jan.

Sandakan

Hinsang

J. M. Co

19, Jan.

Haiphong

Kaifong

B. & 8.

14, Jan.

Shanghai

Yiloong

J. M. Co.

13, Jan.

Shanghai via Foochow Shanghai

Loksang

J. M. Co.

15, Jan.

"

Anhni

B. & S.

M. & Co.

P. & O.

Daigi Mara

O. 8. K.

Haiyang Haimun

D. L Oo.

D. L. Co.

14, Jan.

Tean

B. & 8..

'13, Jan.

S.O.A.E.O.

& ENGINEERING CO.

HONGKONG, Ltd. TAIKOO DOCKYARD,

HONGKONG.

SHIPBUILDERS, SALVORS & REPAIRERS, BOILERMAKERS FORCEMASTERS, BRASS & IRON FOUNDERS, CONS- TRUCTIONAL: ELECTRICAL & MECHANICAL ENGINEERS,

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WELDING & CUTTING OP METALS BY OXY-ACETYLENE AND ELECTRIC SYSTEMS, Estimates given for quick construction and repair, of Ships; Engines, Boilers, Railway Rolling Stook. Bridges, and all Classes of Engineering, Tron and Wood Work.

GRAVING DOCK

787' x 88'34'6"

Pumps empty Dook in 2-3/4 hours.

THREE PATENT SLIPWAYS taking vessels up to 3,000 tons displacement, providing conditions for painting ships with most efficient results.

100-Ton ELECTRIC CRANE ON QUAY-ELECTRIC OVER- HEAD CRANES throughout the Shops, ranging up to 100 Tons.

50-Ton Hydraulic TESTING MACHINE for Chains, Wire Ropes, Rivets, etc.

AGENTS for -

JOHN I. THORNYCROFT & CO., LTD.

Shanghai, Moji, Kobe & Y'hama Shanghai, Kobe and Moji Shanghai, Y'hama, Kabe & Moji Foochow via Swatow & Amoy Swatow and Amoy Manila

Shai, Nagasaki, Kobe & Y'hama Geoben Shanghai. Moji, Kobe & Y'hama Nore. Tamsui via Skatow & Aroy. Swatow, Amoy and Foochow Swatow, & Amoy r

Manila, Cebu and Iloilo

22, Jan. 22, Jan, 24, Jan. 18, Jan. 13, Jan.

FAR EAST OXYGEN & ACETYLENE CO, LTD.

AUTOGENOUS WELDING,"

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Repair of boilers and hulls, welding of oracke. Renewing of PETROL & KEROSENE MARINE MOTORS 7-12/ to corroded platesby addition of metal. Welding of broken pleoesofany

150 B. H. P.

As supplied to the British Admiralty & War Office,

C.6. type Motor and Reverse Gear.

BH.P. Paraffin 70, Petrol, 80.

MOTOR VESSELS, LIGHT DRAFT CARRIERS, GUN- BOATS, TAUNCHES, HOUSEBOATS AND PLEASURE CRAFT OF EVERY DESCRIPTION,

MOTOR PUMPING & LIGHTING SETS, MOTOR. WWVBHICLES, etc.

ckyard Manager, Mr. J. REID, can be seen between the hours o 11.a.m. and 13 noon at the Town Offon, P

BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE,

HONGKONG, CHINA & JAPAN, AGENTS, Telegraphis Address:- TAIKOODOCK".

TELEPHONE No. 321.

kind of metal..

The L. C. 8. N. 3. KUTSANG from

Nippon Maru, Jap, 24, 0,152, A. G. goon Calcutta and neighbouring Stovens, 8th instant---Sax Fran- ports was to be inaugurated with cisco, 11th instant, Gen-T.Ehe Taisei-maru (3,000 tons) and

Bingapore is dus at Hongkong on the Hinsang Br... 1,880, A. Kennady, Sta(Tsiboku maru (3,200 tons.)

The L. C. S. N. ss. KUMBANG from Qalonita is due at Hongkong on the 17th January.

F.

The I, O. 8. N... CHIPSHING, from Chefeo is due at Hongkong on the 12th January.

Inst.-Borneo, 3rd inst, Gen-

J. H & Co.

Haichlug, Br. 8.2. 1,267, W. O. Postmere 0th Inst-Swatow, 8th inst., Ger

D. L. & Co. Nippon Maru, Jap. s. 11,000, A G Ste- vens, 8th inst-San Francisco, Gen.-T. B K..K Europa Maru, Jap. 8.8.2995, Masura, 8th Inst.-Moji, 2nd inst., Coal-bl.

B. K

The I. C. 8. N. 9.9. ONSANG from Babi, Amte.ss. 1,408, 0. Miller, 9th fast, Hongay is dus at Hongkong on the 12th January

The 1. C. 9. N. as. CHOYSANG, from Shanghai, in due at Hongkong on the

14th Tast

The B.L. VENNACHAR from Tacoma is due at Hongkong on this 20th January.

The 8. L. ss. CARDIGANSHIRE from London paasad the Canal on January 2, and is dus here on February 2.

WING KEE & CO.

47-49, Connaught Rd, SHIP CHANDLERS

PROVISION & COAL

MERCHANTS

OFFICE: No. 4 Queen's Building, 3rd Floor. Telephone 1033. (4 locgkong, 3 October, 1913

BOLINDERS CRUDE OIL MOTORS.

MARINE MOTORS, DIRECT REVERSIBLE. STATIONARY MOTORS, FOR ALL PURPOSES.

Please address enquiries to

ULDERUP & SCHLUTER,

HONGKONG:

REPRESENTATIVES FOR J. & C. G. BOLINDERS, A, B,

STOCKHOLM.

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CARPENTIER'S VAGARIES

An Australian Engagement,

At the Palladium on December Manila, 6th inst., Gen-9.15 Mr. Jenkins London agent St. Theodoro, B

Br 9.5, 2,744, Shrias, 9th lust for Georges Carpentier, announc Sabang. 26th ult Case, Olled that Carpentier, who-had Dodwell and Co Indrakuata, Brass. 2,915, A H. Smith, 8th arranged to appear that week at lul-langhal, 6th that. Gen the Palladium, had telegaphed to Taming, Br a.s. 1,350, 6. H. Pennefather, the effect that the Folies Ber

9th Inst-Manila, 6th Inst. Gon. geres, Paris, had offered him.

2800 par week instead of the Phemius, Br.) xa. 6,699, W. R. Bailor, 9th £500.contracted for London. He

Inst, Singapore, 4th fast., Gon.

B. & 8.

had accepted the Paris engage- Java Maru, Jap. 9.8, 2.874, T. Fuchigami ment.

M. & Co.

0th

inst.-Moji, 4th lust. Gon- 0.3. K.

Mr. Gulliver, managing direo-

Tosa Maru, Jay. s. 3.610, M. Yashikawa, tor of the Palladium, afterwards. 10th inat-Kobe, 2nd inst., Gon. issued a statement to the effect -N. Y. K

Monteagle Br. 1. 3,953. A. J. Halley, that it was not until 11 o'clock

10th fast Bhanghal 7th Inst that morning that he was inform Gen.-O. P. B. Co.

Tayora Mani, Jap. s.. 2,607, K. Kobaya-ed by Carpentier's representative shl, 9th inst. Wakamatsu, and that Carpentier did not intend to last, Coal M. E. & Co. Namaang. Br. 2.s. 2,591, P M. B. Lako come to England. At 12 o'clock 9th fast-Moji, 4th inst, Ganhe received the first official in J. M. and Co.

timation. Mr. Gulliver at once. Shaohsiu

Br. 8.3. 1,301, E. M. French, stb telegraphed to Carpentier offering.

hai 6th Instant, Wuhu Br. 8.8 1,257, Howard, 10th instant was not accepted.

to pay him 2800, but the offer Chinwangloo 4th instant, Goal.

Carpentier has accepted an Mathilde Ger. 861, G. Schlaipler, 8th inst. offer to appear at the Sydney -Singapore 30th instant, Sugar. Stadium at Easter for a fee of -Order.

TH

Wadi

TIDE TABLE.

11th Jan., to 18th Jan. 1914;

High Water

Hongkang

Mong Wit

Low Water Hongkon Mean

FOR CHINA, FORMOSA, DAN PHILIPPINE ISLANDS m morning afternoon.

$5,000 with a percentage of the takings and four return tickets.

Improvement of Defences.

It is stated that the Admiralty are considering a number of pro- asposal for improving the defendes of Sootland, and providing fur- ther accommodation for war craft which

may be stationed on the east or west couste. This applies particularly to the Firth of Forth, where, it is understand, a com prebereive schema" of defence is to be carried out.