Summer Rates will be charged from 2 May to 31 October.
For the convenience of families and others, a large portion of each ship's accommodation has been reserved for Egypt, so that Berths can be definitely engaged at once, as if the voyage were commencing at Port Said. Plans can be seen at the Offices of the Company's Agents.
The through Steamers for Marseilles and London are intended to leave Port Said after the arrival of the 11 a.m. train from Cairo, every Tuesday for the present except the MONGOLIA, which is taking passengers to the Anglo-French Naval Review, and will not wait at Port-Said on 24/25 July. A steam tender will meet the train to convey passengers to the ship.
The Brindisi Express Steamers leave Port Said directly the Indian Mails arrive. Passengers can go on board the evening before. The Fare remains as usual.
For all further information apply to the Company's Agents,
Messrs. THOS. COOK & SON (Egypt) Ltd. CAIRO.
GEORGE ROYLE, Esq. PORT-SAID.
Messrs. HABELDEN & Co. ALEXANDRIA.
F. G. DAVIDSON, Superintendent P. & O. S. N. Company in Egypt SUEZ.
REDUCED SUMMER FARES FROM MAY TO OCTOBER INCLUSIVE.
OUTWARDS to AUSTRALIA.
R.M.S. "Orotava" will leave Suez about July 28 | R.M.S "Ormuz" will leave Suez about August 11.
HOMEWARDS to NAPLES MARSEILLES, GIBRALTAR, PLYMOUTH, LONDON, TILBURY
R.M.S. "Oroya" will leave Port Said about July 18 | R.M.S. "Ortona" will leave Port Said about August 1
Egyptian Government Officials allowed a rebate of 15% off the above fares.
Return tickets no longer issued, but passengers paying full fare in one direction allowed abatement of 1/3 fare back if return voyage be within 4 months of arrival, or abatement of 20 o/o if return voyage be made within 8 months of arrival.
Agents. Cairo:—Thos. Cook & Son. Alexandria : —R. J. Moss & Co.—For all information apply
Wm. STAPLEDON & Sons, PORT-SAID & PORT-TEWFIK (Suez) 31-12-904
Special Reduced Rates During Summer Season,
OUTWARDS to COLOMBO, TUTICORIN, etc., and RANGOON. Departures from Suez.
S.S. Derbyshire 6,635 tons, leaves about July 20.
S.S. Lancashire 4,244 tons, leaves about August 3.
HOMEWARDS to MARSEILLES and LONDON. Departures from Port Said.
S.S. Worcestershire 7,160 tons, leaves about July 26.
S.S. Yorkshire 4,196 tons leaves about August 9,
FARES from Port Said to Marseilles £12.0.0, London £17.0.0, Colombo £32.10.0, Rangoon £37.10.0.
Agents Cairo: THOS. COOK & SON. Suez & Port Said : WM. STAPLEDON & SONS, 31-12-905
Express Steamers leave Alexandria every Wednesday at 4 p.m. for PIRAEUS, SMYRNA, MITYLENE, and CONSTANTINOPLE, in connection with Orient Express train-de-luxe for Vienna, Paris, and London.
PALESTINE - SYRIA LINE.
Fast steamers leave Alexandria every Saturday at 6 p.m., and Port Said every Sunday at 6 p.m., for JAFFA (for Jerusalem), CAIFFA (for Nazareth), BEYROUT (for Damascus), TRIPOLI, ALEXANDRETTA, MESSINA, continuing in alternate weeks to LARNACA and LIMASSOL (Cyprus).
RED SEA LINE.
Steamers leave Suez fortnightly on Wednesday at 6 p.m. for JEDDAH, SUAKIN, MASSOWAH, HODBIDAH, and ADEN ; and in the intervening weeks for PORT SUDAN and SUAKIN direct. Calls will be made at TOR (for Mount Sinai) as required.
N.B.—Deck chairs provided for the use of passengers, excellent cuisine and table wine free.
Steamer plans may be seen and passages booked at the Company's Agencies at Alexandria, Cairo, Port Said, and Suez, or at THOS. COOK & SON or other Tourist Agency. 31-12-904
For LIVERPOOL calling at MALTA (Messrs. JAMES MOSS & Co. 31, James St, Liverpool, Managers.)
*Second class accommodation only, unless specially reserved.—Fares : Alexandria to Liverpool, 1st, £14 Single, £25 Return. 2nd, £9 Single, £15 Return.—To Malta, 1st, £5 Single, £9 Return, 2nd, £3 Single, £5 Return.—Return tickets available for six months.
S.S. Seti now on the berth, will sail on or about Monday, July 17, to be followed by S.S. Menes.
S.S Tabor for Havre via Malta to sail about Saturday l5th inst.
Through freight rates on cotton, etc., to Lancashire inland towns, Boston, New York and other U.S.A. towns, obtained on application. Cargo taken by special agreement only.
Passenger Tickets also issued inclusive of Railway fare through to and from Cairo. Particulars on application to
R. J. MOSS & Co., Alexandria, Agents. 26-12-905
Established 1836. Capital £1,000,000. Reserve Fund £650,000.
THE IMPERIAL FIRE OFFICE united with THE ALLIANCE ASSURANCE, Co., Ltd.
1, Old Broad Street, LONDON—Estabished 1806.—Total Funds exceed £10,000,000.
31-12-905. Policies issued at SUEZ by G. BEYTS & Co., Agents.
Steamers leave SUEZ and PORT SAID fortnightly for LONDON or LIVERPOOL direct.
(Electric Light.) SALOON (Amidships) FARE £12. (Latest improvements.)
S.S. RANGOON 6000 Tons will leave PORT SAID about July 23 for London.
S.S. BURMA 5600 Tons will leave PORT SAID about August 6 for London.
S.S. ARRACAN 5800 Tons will leave PORT SAID about 20 for Liverpool
Due in LONDON or LIVERPOOL 12 days thereafter.
Apply WORMS & Co., Port Said and Suez. THOS. COOK & SON, (EGYPT) LD., CAIRO ;
G. J. GRACE & CO., ALEXANDRIA.
(EGYPT), LIMITED, HEAD OFFICE—LUDGATE CIRCUS—LONDON.
CHIEF EGYPTIAN OFFICE — CAIRO, near SHEPHEARD'S HOTEL.
Alexandria, Port-Said, Suez, Luxor, Assuan, Haifa, & Khartum.
GENERAL RAILWAY AND STEAMSHIP AGENTS. BANKERS.
BAGGAGE AND FORWARDING AGENTS.
Officially appointed & Sole Agents in Cairo to the P.&O. S.N. Co.
RESIDENTS IN EGYPT proceeding to Europe for the summer are requested to apply to our offices for information respecting their Passages, where steamer plans may be consulted and Berths secured by all Lines of Steamers to all parts of the Globe; arrangements can also be made for the collection and forwarding of their baggage and clearance at port of arrival.
CIRCULAR NOTES issued payable at the current rate of exchange in all the principal cities of Europe. Cook's Interpreters in uniform are present at the principal Railway stations and Landing-places in Europe to assist passengers holding their travelling tickets.
Large and splendidly appointed steamers belonging to the Co. leave Cairo thrice weekly, between November and March, for Luxor, Assouan and Wady-Halfa in connection with trains de luxe to Khartoum. Moderate fares.
FREIGHT SERVICE, Steamers leave Cairo every Saturday and Tuesday for Assouan and Halfa.
Special Steamers and Dahabeahs for private parties.
Special arrangements for tour in PALESTINE, SYRIA and the DESERT, Lowest Rates.
Best camp equipment in the country! 10 12-904
MAIL AND PASSENGER STEAM SHIPS.
SAILINGS FROM SUEZ, LONDON and CALCUTTA LINE.
Calling at ADEN, COLOMBO and MADRAS Outward, and MARSEILLES (GENOA and PLYMOUTH optional) Homeward.
Fortnightly Service in connection with the Co's Indian Mail Lines and monthly with the East African Mail Line between ADEN, MOMBASSA and Zanzibar.
OUTWARD.—S.S. Fazilka ... July 22 | HOMEWARD.—S.S. Mombassa ... July 21
Queensland Line of Steamers Between London and Brisbane.
Calling at Colombo, Batavia, Cooktown, Townsville, and Rockhamptom.
The S.S. .................. will sail from Suez on about ..................
From Port-Said £2 less Homeward, and £2 more Outward. Second class, two thirds of 1st Class Fares.
Agents at PORT SAID, for the London, Calcutta and Persian Gulf Lines, Messrs. Worms & Co.
Agents at PORT SAID, for the London and Queensland Line, Messrs. Wills & Co., Limited.
Messrs. Thos. Cook & Son and the Anglo-American Hotel & Steamer Company, CAIRO & ALEXANDRIA.
For further particulars. Freight and Passage apply to G. BEYTS & Co. Agents, Suez. 31-12-905
(HENDERSON BROTHERS,) LONDON, LIVERPOOL AND GLASGOW.
Booking Passengers and Cargo through to Ports in India, Europe & America
First class passengers steamers. Sailing fortnightly from Suez.
Saloon Fares: from Port-Said, to Gibraltar £9; Marseilles £9: Liverpool (all sea route) £15; London (all sea route) £ 12 London via Marseilles £15.5.0. Passengers embarking at Suez £2 more, 10 % reduction for officers of army of Occupation and Government employés. Through tickets issued to New-York (via Glasgow). Fares on application.
Agents in Cairo, Messrs. Thos. Cook & Son. Port-Said, Messrs. Cory Brothers & Co., Ltd.
For further partienlan of Freight or Passage apply to G. BEYTS & Co., Suez. 31-12-905
FIRE AND LIFE.
Largest Fire Office in the World.
HASELDEN & CO., Agents, Alexandria.
R. VITERBO & CO., Agents, Cairo.
PHOENIX ASSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED.
(ESTABLISHED 1782);
HASELDEN & CO., Agents, Alexandria.
31-3-906 FRED. OTT & CO., Sub-Agents, Cairo.
(Established 1782);
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Fred. Ott &Co., Swb-Agents, Cairo
31-3-906
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These Pumps can be driven by Steam, Gas, Oil, Water, Electricity, or other power, for Lifts of from 1 ft. to 500ft., and from 5 to 500,000 Gallons a Minute. Makers of the Mex Pumps.
Results Guaranteed.
Over 50 Years' Practical Experience.
All kinds of Pumping and Irrigation Machinery specially designed to meet Egyptian requirements.
London Offices— 81, Cannon Street, London, E.C.
The British Engineering Company of Egypt, Ltd: Rue de la Gare du Caire, Alexandria.
Works- Hammersmith, London, W
23362-11-12-904
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CAIRO, 28, SHARIA-EL-MANAKH,
(OPPOSITE IMPERIAL OTTOMAN BANK).
I. —Installation of complete Water supplies for drinking, agricultural,
and
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II. - Deep borings for prospecting purposes in all conditions of soil by
means of the
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Subscribed Capital & 1.500,000
Paid up " &500,000
Reserve Fund... ... & 500,000
The Anglo-Egyptian Bank, Limited, undertakes every description of banking business on the most favourable conditions.
Current accounts opened with commercial houses and private individuals in conformity with the customs of bankers.
Fixed deposits for one year certain received at 8 per cent. per annum. Deposits at interests for shorter periods are also received at rates to be agreed upon.
Letters of Credit for the use of travellers are settled payable in all parts of the World.
Approved bills discounted.
Bills, documentary invoices, etc., collected.
Drafts and seiegraphic transfers issued payable all over the World.
Foreign exchanges bought and sold.
Advances made upon approved securities and upon cotton, cotton-seed, sugar and other mer- chandise.
The purchase and sale of stocks and shares on the London Stock Exchange; and on the local and Continental Bourses, undertaken.
Customers can deposit their valuables, bonds, etc., for safe custody in the Bank's fire-proof strong-rooms, and the Bank will attend to the collection of the coupons and drawn bonds so deposited as they fall due.
Mercentille credits issued.
Annulties, penrlons, dividends, etc., collected
All further particulars and information can be obtained on application.
The officers and clerks of the Bank are pledged to secrecy as to the trans actions of customers. 9.90
GENERAL DRAPERY ETABLISHMENT.
(Central Tramway Station), CAIRO.
P. PLUNKETT, PROPRIETOR.
DIRECT IMPORTER OF BRITISH AND IRISH TEXTILE MANUFACTURES.
Piece Goods Department, lately enlarged includes a large assortment of Washing Silk Satins, Taffetta, Serge, Alpaca, Cashmere Nuns Veiling, Toilles, Homespun, and fancy mixtures.
Plain, striped, and fancy Flannelette. Wigan Sheeting, Quilts, Blankets, Longcloth, Calico, Persian and Victoria Lawes. Bed and Curtain Lace, Madras and Art Muslin Mosquito Net. Fine Irish Linen from 6 to 16 P.T. the metre, a speciality. Being sold at at cost price to bring Ireland's excellent pro- duction to notice on the Egyptian market.
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ALEXANDRIA, 2, Rue de la Gare du Caire
Telephone; No. 559.
24528-15-3-905
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FOURNISSIUR DE S A LE KHEDIVE et de tous les grands Clubs et Hôtels d'Egypte.
2—Rue de la Gare du Caire—2 ALEXANDRIE
Adresse Télégraphique : SABBAG Alexandrie
Téléphone No 559.
246081-26-904
On Premises lately occupied by "Papeterie Commerciale," Rue Sesostris, 3 doors from Cherif Pasha Street. For particulars see advertisement in another column.
Deliver Twice Daily
Milk, Cream, Butter, etc. of the best quality.
P.O. Box 571. Telephone 526.
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Greatly enlarged and improved. New Chef. Unrivalled cooking. English specially catered for
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Brewers, Burton-on-Trent and Romford.
Pale Ale & Double Stout, specially brewed for export.
Agents: Messrs. John Ross & Co., Alexandria & Cairo:
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The Perfection of Quality and Value.
In Sterling Silver, "Welbeck" & Silver Plated Goods
Provisions, Wines, Cigars, Crockery, Brushes, &c., &c., at
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One of the finest and most up-to-date Hotels in the Metropolis. Situated in Sharia Soliman Pasha, the very centre of the healthiest and most fashionable quarter. Stands in its own grounds with garden and lawn tennis grounds at back. Over 350 rooms and 5 saloons. Magnificent salle a manger. Handsome covered promenade verandah, 80 yards long. Highest class cuisine, electric light throughout, and lifts.
English comforts. Rooms and apartments at prices to suit every one.
For further particulars apply to
General Manager, Cairo.
First Class Hotel. Modern in all respects.
Fire-proof, Drained to the Sea, Lifts, Electric Light, English and French Billiards, Fresh and Salt Water Baths.
The Coolest Summer Residence in Egypt.
Special terms to Cairo Residents and their families desirous of enjoying the cool air and sea bathing during the summer months.
Dragomans in Hotel Uniform Meet all Trains and Steamers.
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26045-80-9-5
New first class hotel with every modern comfort.
Splendid situation on the Bank of the Nile, on the road to Karuak and within easy reach of Thebes Magnificent Views, Beautiful Surroundings, Garden, Spacious Terrace overlooking the River, Billar l-Room, SMoking-Room, Reading-Room, Electric Light throughout.
Restaurant open to Non-Residents. -Moderate Charges
Ombibus and porter meet all Train and Steamers.
Opening in November.
Telegr. Add. Savoy, Luxor.
G & Runckewitz, Proprietors. Also Prop. of the Beau-Rivag's Hotel, Ramleh-Alexandria.
Ramleh-Alexandria
15 Minutes by Carriage or "Palais tram from Sidi Gaber Station.
The most charming Sea-side Residence in Egypt.
First Class Family Hotel with Every Modern Comfort.
Unique Situation on the Beach.
Lovely Garden. Lawn Tennis. Large Terrace. Electric Light. Sea Baths. Own springs. Perfect sanitary arrangements. Stables for horses and carriages.
Moderate Charges. -- Special terms for Government Officials and Officers of the Army of Occupation.
252-17.1.906
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Cairo Branch
General Agent: Gustav Grob, E. E.
Electrical Machines & Materials.
Kasr-El-Nil Street, Suares Building, Opposite the Bank of Egypt.
P.O.B. 855.
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Soda Water, Lemonade, & Ginger Ale.
As Supplied to King and Royal Family.
Agent: - John B. Caffari.
Three-Quarters of a Century's established Reputation.
Neave's Food for Infants, Incalids, and the Aged
"Admirably adapted to the wants of infants and young persons." Sir Chas A Cameron, C.B., M.D.
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Neave's Food is specially prepared for keeping in hot climates and is packed in hermetically sealed Tins.
Manufacturers: Josiah R.Neave & Co., FOrdingbridge, England.
Capital: 150,000,000,000 FRS.- $6,000,000 Fully Paid Up.
Head Office : 14, Rue Berere, Paris.
40 branches in Paris and 112 throughout France
Branches in London, Liverpool, Manchester, in Morocco, Tunis, East INdia, Madagascar, Australia, etc.
Alecandria Branch: 11, Rue Cherif, Pacha.
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Deposit Accounts opened at sight & for fixed periods.
Adcances on Securities in current account.
Letters of credit & Telegraphic Transfers Issued.
Foreign Exchange Bought and Sold.
Stocks and Valuables recieved in safe custody.
Purchase and sale of stock and shares in Egypt and Abroad.
Dividends Collected.
OBSERVATIONS BY THE SURVEY DEPARTMENT.
The weather continued unchanged and very damp. The barometer is steady.
SUBSCRIPTIONS.—Alexandria, Cairo, and the Interior of Egypt (including delivery in Alexandria or postage to subscriber's address) P.T. 231½ per annum, P.T. 116 for six months, P.T. 80 for three months. To other countries in the Postal Union P.T. 273 (£2.16s.) per annum. Six months P.T. 136½ (£1.8s.), three months P.T. 92 (£0.19s.) N.B.—Subscriptions commence from the 1st or 16th of any month.
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The Egyptian Gazette
An English Daily Newspaper, Established in 1880.
Editor & Manager: R. Snelling.
Price: One Piastre Tariff.
Wednesday, October 11, 1905.
If the statement that M. Delcasse is the real author of the now famous articles in the "Matin" is correct, the ex-Minister of Foreign Affairs has played his country a sorry trick in giving the world what common sense would have left unwritten and unsaid. Germany is still a dangerous power to provoke; the failure of her forces against the Hereos does not imply that they are unfitted for European warfare, their tactics, however unlike those of the Man- churian campaign, differing in no essential from those employed in the French manoeuvers, and the idea that a great anti-German conspiracy had been formed at the time of the first difficulties that arose from the Kaiser's visit to Morocco might enlist millions who have hitherto offered lukewarm support or frank opposition to the IMperial policy, in the cause of "Gott, Kaiser, and Vaterland." There is no question that the German military party, if unwilling to face France and Russia, would welcome the oppurtunity of encountering France single-handed, and the British offer of 100,000 men would not save the situation were the French armies to be overthrown on the frontier. We prefer to believe that M. Delcasse is too good a friend of his country and of the Anglo- French entente, to risk the future of both by so strange an in- discretion. To publish the British offers to aid France, to indicate the British plan of campaign, and to irritate German Chauvinists and French and British diplomatists alike is not worthy of a diplomatist. The articles are more probable the work of some ingenious and sensational journalist anxious to see the "Matin" sell well, but even so they will not improve the continental situation, terribly strained by the efforts of Chauvinists, and complicated by the Austrian difficulty and the financial and military reverses of Russia. That an understanding between France and England is necessary, we admit; understandings are often the parents of alliances, but that the publication (or invention) of military and diplomatic correspondence of the highest importance exchanged between the two powers with a view to meeting an attack by the third, seems to us to be an extra ordinary error of judgement, calculated, unless promptly denied; to precipitate the event to avoid which the entente was sealed.
October.
Mon. 9 Mex prince's Restaurant des bBains Roumanian orchestra, every after- noon. Sundays, morning.
Windsor Hotel. Orchestra 6 to 9.15 p.m.
Crown Casino. Ibrahimieh 9.30 p.m'
Sat. 14 Alex. Swimming Club. 60yds Junio 100 yds. Seniors' Championshi
B.R.C. Mustapha Pasha Range PRactive and Cup Competition, 3 p.m.
Cairo.
October.
Mon. 7 Esbekieh Theatre. French Operetta Company. 9.15 p.m.
Theatre des Nouveautes. 9.30 p.m.
Alcasar Parisien. 9.30 p.m.
Tues. 10 Esbekieh Gardeus. Performance by British Military Band 9 to 11 p.m.
Fri. 13 Esbekieh Gardens. Performance by British Military Band 9 to 11 p.m.
Thurs. 26 Cairo Musical and Dramatic Society. Concert in aid of Calabrian Victims. Distinguished Patronage.
BREMEN.
Obtainable from every Respectable Firm In Cairo, Alexandria & the Sudan.
Otherwise apply to
V. J. FLEURENT, Cairo
F. MICALLEF, Sole Agent, 11 Bab Midan, Alexandria
"Energy Packed."
The Emperor has again prorogued the Hun- garian Diet until the 19 h December by reason of his non-success in forming a new Govern- ment on the basis of securing the Parliament against disorder. In spite of the prorogation, M. Andrassy moved a resolution protesting against the crown's anti-constitutional procedure. This resolution was adopted practically unopposed, as the supporters of the Government abstained from taking any part in the proceedings. ( R.)
The Diet has been Opened. 50,000 socialists made a demonstration claiming universal suffrage. (Havas)
Parliament has adjourned until December 19. (Havas)
In an inspired article the "Koelnisdhe jjJLtntig" says that it does not believe that England offered Franco any military assis- tances and that judgment should be reserved with reference to tho role, ascribed to Great Britain until the, British press shall have offered explanations. The German newspapers in general demand explanations from the British Government. (R.)
The town is becoming quieter, and the strikes seem to be partially subsiding, but there was a sharp conflict yesterday between the crowd and the Cossacks. (Later). A crowd of strikers marching on the boulevard with red flags, was dispersed by the police. There are many injured. The Russian newspapers report that the Cossacks and police are behaving with savage brutality.
The lack of cheap housing accommodation has produced a regular crisis. Hundreds of families are camping in the porches of the churches and in door ways of palaces and houses. The landlords refuse to reduce the rents.
The distress in the region devastated by the earthquake continues to be severe and wide- spread. (Reuter)
Lately brigands captured an Englishman named Wills, an employe of the Turkish Tobacco Regie, and demanded a ransom. They have now sent the Consul at Monastir one of his ears, and threatened, to kill him unless a ransom of £6,000 be paid by the 14th inst. (Reuter)
The Stonthing has adopted the Karlstad agreement by 101 votes to 16. (Havas)
The Storthing has approved the Karlstad convention. (Reuter)
The shareholders of the Say Refinery have lowered the old shares by 200 francs and then voted the reconstruction of the capital by an issue of 114,730 new shares of 200 francs. (Havas)
The British squadron has left Kobe for Yokohama accompanied by the Japanese fleet. During the visit there will be a special service of trains between here and Yokohama. (Reuter)
The output of sugar from Europe for 1905 is estimated at 6,625,000 tons. The production of 1904 was 4,690,000 tons. (Reuter)
Stray, and Ownerless Does found in Matarieh during to-morrow night and at dawn of the 13th inst. will be poisoned by the police.
From Friday, next the Ramleh Book Club will be open for the exchange of books from 3.45 p.m to 5 p.m. on the usual days, viz Tuesdays and Fridays.
The Brindish Mail is expected to arrive at Alexandria at 3-5 this afternoon, in which case letters will be distributed at the G.P.O. at 5 p.m. and newspapers, etc. at a later hour.
A new cafe under the name of the Eldorado will be opened to- morrow in connection with the Alhambra Theatre. The Tzigane orchestra will play selec- tions from 5 to 8p.m. and from 9 p.m. to r.30 aim. in the cafe. which is also provided with English and French billiard tables.
A s rious quarrel arose the day before yesterday between two men of Beni Feiz, which developed into a general-affray, owing to the relatives and friends of each disputant taking sides. Naboots and other weapons were freely used and several people badly hurt, six of whom were taken to Assiout hospital in a precarious condition. It was only with considerable difficulty that the police were able to restore order.
We would draw the attention of our readers who are resident in Egypt to the advantageous terms which Messrs Thomas Cook and Son offer them for their Nile trips during the mouths of Novem- ber and December. Specially reduced rates are being offered to residents and many of those who have spent the hottest months of this trying summer in Egypt will take advantage of this offer to enjoy a short holiday.
The returns of the Egyptian Salt and Soda Co. for the month of September show that the salt sales amounted to L.E. 17,097.720m. as against L.E.16,881.002m. during September 1904. From January 1 to September 3 of the present year the total salt sales amounted to L.E. 188.052.337m. as against L.E. l86,091,342m. during the Cor- responding period of last year. The increase in sales in favor of the present year thus amounts to L.E, 1,960.995 m.
A large num- ber of people went to the Grand Crown Casino, Ibrahimieh, last night to assist at the benefit performance of Mille Brunette Abdelkader, an Algerian artiste who has become a great favorite on account of her Arabic songs and dances. On this occasion' Mile. Abdolkader oxcelled herself and had to answer to innu merable encores. Vivacious Mille Mary Fleur is still at this music-hall and as popular as ever, and amongst others Mille Ivette Divanne has taken a high place in the popular favor.
The water of Jeddah,in the Heljaz, being naturally bad, the thousands of pilgrims who visit the port annually suffered greatly from the want of drinkable water. Several years ago the Sultan constructed a fountain, the pure water of which was drawn from a distant spring, and called it the Hamidieh fountain. The water supply, however, proved very intermittent and his Majesty recently issued an irade to the effect that the fountain should be repaired as soon as possible. A sum of L.T. 9,000 was set aside for the scheme, and the work was again energetically undertaken. It is hopel that, before long, good water will be sup- plied by the Hamdieh fountain to the satis- faction of the Mohamedan pilgrims of the whole world
We would draw the attention of manufacturers and mer- chants to the work of the British Chamber of Commerce of Egypt, which was formed in 1896 with the sole object of assisting British trade in this country. The services of the Chamber are always at the disposal of any member desiring information on trade matters generally, including the question of appointing suitable agents. As no fee is charged for such advice, it is obviously in the interests of a British traders here to become members, especially when it is remembered that the annual subscription is merely the nominal one of £1. The latter payment also includes a copy of the monthly Journal issued by the Chamber. Home enquirers can obtain further particulars from our London office; 36, New/Broad-street, which acts as agents to the Chamber.
WINDSOR HOTEL Restaurant.
Table d'Hote Luncheons & Dinners Served on the Terrace.
ORCHESTRA PLAYS 6 TO 11.30 P.M
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On hearing of the impending visit of the members of the British Association to Cairo, H. H. the Khedive immediately sent his aide- de-camp Major Watson, D.S.O. to meet the scientists on their arrival,and to inform the President that the Khedive wished to wel- come him and the other members of the Association to Egypt, and expressed the hope that their stay would be most pleasant. H. H. the Khedive was graciously pleased to put one of his Nile steamers at the disposal of the visitors on whoso behalf the President sent a warm message of respect and thanks to his Highness.
H. H. the Khedive granted an audience to Field-Marshal Ghazi Ahmed Makhtar Pasha at Ras el Tin Palace yesterday morning. The interview was of a very cordial nature.
The adjourned inquest into the cicum- stances attending the death of Private Charles Harris of the 2nd battalion of the Rifle Brigade, by shooting himself in the head at the Citadel barracks on Monday morning, was resumed yesterday at the British Consulate.
The first witness called was Sergeant Willian Walker, who was on duty at the main quarter guard, and who related how he found the body of the deceased as already mentioned in out previous issue. He stated in answer to a ques- ion that about sic months ago he noticed a change in the demeanor of the man, who seemed more than usually quiet and reserved.
Four other witnesses were then examined, but their evidence was of little importance. The sixth witness was Private James Wood of the same company who deposed that he had known the deceased for three years and was his best friend. He met him last on Saturday at the canteen and he seemed in his usual spirits, but about two weeks ago, Harris told him that he had quite enough of the troubles at home. The deceased, however, did not say of what nature, these troubles were. In answer to a question from one of the jurors the witness said that Private harris had never in the cosafd of conversation led him to think that he had any intention of taking his life. The next who gave evidence was Colar Sergeant Michael Josephy, who had inspected the kit of the dead man and found a letter addressed to his mother. This letter was opened by the coroner and handed to the jury to read. It was undated, and stated that the writer was quite tired of the troubles he had to go through. The witness added that the deceased was a very dull man and backward in his drill. In answer to a question from a juror Sergeant Joseph said that he had never complained to him about being annoyed by any of his comrades.
Captain Claude Kidd Morgan, of the R.A.M.C., was the last witness called. He deposed having been called at 6 o'clock on Monday morning to examine the body, which was found near the tennis court with the rifle lying near it and pointing upwards. The cause of death was a rifle bullet, which had entered by the mouth and come out the back of the head, lacerating the base of the brain and causing instan- taaeous death. Witness had no doubt whatever that the wound was self-inflicted, as he saw that deceased had attached one end of his boot lace to his right foot and the other end to the trigger of the rifle.
The jury at 1.15 p.m., without retiring, gave a verdict of suicide whilst temporarily iusame.
Earl Fortescue, the father-in-law of
Earl Hugh Fortescue, was the son of the 2nd earl of that name and was born in 1818, succeeding his father in 1861. In 1847 he married Georgina, daughter of the Right Honorable George Dawson Damer, who died in 1866. He was educated at Harrow and passed from there into Trinity College, Cambridge. In 1840 he was appointed private secretary to Viscount Mel- bourne; he represented Plymouth in Parlis- ment from 1841 to 1852 and Marlebone from 1854 to 1859, when he resigned his seat owing to continued ill health, and was called to the House of Lords. During his membership of the House of Commons, he held the appointments of Lord of the Treasurt and Secretary to the Poor Law Board, the former from 1846-7, the latter from 1849-51. The deceased earl is succeeded by his son, Viscount Ebrington, born 1854.
"Al Mokattam" states that a Turkish trans- port from the Yemen has been lying off Tor lately being unable to pay the canal does Several underfed sick and wounded are on board, deaths have been frequent, and the Quarantine Board have been obliged from motives of humanity and in the interests of public health, to order the sick and wounded to be landed and a number of tents to be placed at their disposal.
The Khedivial mail steamship Minieh will leave Alexandria at 4 p.m. on Saturday and Port Said at 4 p.m. on Sunday for Beyroth, Tripoli, Mersins, Alexandretta, Cliffs, and Jaffa.
(By Telephone).
This morning the first hearing of the ques- tion arising from the claims of the Princes, heirs of the late Ismail Pasha took place at the Cairo Mixed Tribunals, before Judge Tuck, the Juge de Refere. Maltre Molteni, Conten- tieux to the Ministry of Finances, represented the Government, Matre Carton de Wiart the Credit Foncier and Daira Sanieh Companies, while Maltre Count Petracchi watched over the interests of the Daira Sanieb, in the absence of Maltre Manusardi. Maltre Linant was the advocate of the Princes.
The proceedings opened with an able expose of the whole case by Me. Molteni on behalf of the Egyptian Government Me. Linant replied at some length, giving the views of his clients, after which Me.Carton de Wiart, in an eloquent speech, summed up the situation from the point of view of the companies involved. The Court then adjourned to consider its decision, and a notice was shortly afterwards issued to the Press announcing that the judgment would not be communicated to tho public before 9 a.m. to-morrow, Thursday.
The tribunal of Saida Zenab which sat on Monday found Ahmed Fouad, the proprietor of the Cairo weekly paper called the "Thun derer," guilty of having published in his paper a defamatory article concerning Sheik Ali Yussef, proprietor and editor of the "Moayad" and sentenced the accused to three months imprisonment.
A telegram has been received by the Nun- govich Hotel Company, Cario, announcing the purchase of the Mena House property from Mrs. Locke King. The conditions and the price of purchase have not been mentioned in the telegram but will follow by the first mail. We understand that the lessee of Mena House, Mr. Emil Weckel, intends to sever his con- section with Egypt but it is not yet known whether he will take over the management of the hotel during the coming season or not. All who know Mena House and Mr. Weckel will join us in the hope that he will return for the season before finally bidding adieu to Egypt.
Mr. M. de C. Findlay, C.M.G., Acting British Diplomatic Agent and Mr. H. Rumblod, 2nd Secretary to H.B.M.'s Agency, have returned to Cairo. H.B.M.'s Agency at Cario reopens officially to day.
H.E. Ahmed Pasha Khairt left for Cairo yesterday.
It is reported that H.H. Prince Mohamed Abdul Kader, second son of H.H. the Khedive is to be educated at the American College, Beyrout, and has already left for Syria in charge of Shawki Bey, the Egyptian poet-laureate.
El Kaimakam G. Gillison Bey, second in command of the Artillery and assistant Director of Ordinance, has been appointed Commandany of the Artillery and Director of Ordinance. El Kaimakam C.P. Roberts Bey, Artillery, has been promoted to the two former posts.
Lieutenant L.S. Coke, Irish Guards, has arrived in Egypt and has been taken on the strength of the Egyptian Army with the rank of Bimbashi. He is posted to the 10th Sudanese.
El Bimbashi R.C. Bayldon, Sudan Government, has resigned his commission in the Egyptian Army.
We are sorry to learn that the Rev. E Ryan, senior chaplain (Roman Catholic) to the forces, will not be able to return to Egypt until the end of next January on account of ill-health.
Mr. Douglas W. Pollock has been appointed to the Towns and Buildings service as architect and is posted to the Zagazig district.
Departures
Le Paquebet Schlewsig, parti aujourd'hui pour Naples et Marveille, avait a bord:
Sir Vincent Corbett has received the following letter from the native employes, of the Ministry of Finance :—
Sir —We, the undersigned, employes of tho Finance Ministry, joined last year in submit- ting to you our complaint of the inioffi- ciency of our pay to'meet the necessities of life under the present financial circum- stances of the country, beg to express o' r pleasure at hearing of yoor return from leave in perfectly good health.
We further request to be permitted to declare our feelings cf thanks to you for having given the said complaiut its due share of consideration and trust that our hope will be realised by the beginning of next year. Signed:
Mr. Lawrence Brnoe, superintendent-en- gineer to the Anchor line arrived here early this morning by the S-8. Circassia, one of the company's largest passenger boats, alter having been anchored outside for 20 hoars. Mr. Bruoe has come oat fr'om Bog'and to.toe what cm be done for the S.S. Nabia, which went aibore in'the Red Soa some days ago. On his arrival here he received a telegram from 8oez informing him that the Nabia had boon re- floated, that she was very badly damaged, and that she would proceed to Suez at once, and asking him to continne on there immediately. Accordingly Mr. Brnoe went to Suez by this morning's train.
The harbonr is still vary full and vessels are arriving, ooaling. and leaving all day. Another batch of fifteen boats left Port-Said to-d*y for thaCanal and there are seven vessels outside waiiiting for instructions to enter.
Mr. Kerr, acting moudir of 8uakin and the whole of the moodirieh staff have arrived here from Erkowit, where they have spent the aum- mor. Fruit trees, a large consignment of which recently arrived from Egypt, have been planted et this hill sanatorium, and are reported to be progressing very welL
The damage done to the line by the recent washouts has been repaired in nearly.ev«fy instance,aud if no fur heroloudburstatSoour the lines should .lto joined about tbo iniddleof October. Miralai Phipps Bey, secretary general to the Sudan Government, arrive! here from Khartoum on the 22nd inst. and succeed »d in, making the greater part of hi* journey by train, though he was ompell d to travel over the gap between the railheads and thi damaged portions of the line on camel back. After in'peoting the moodirieh and the railways he left for Port Sudan onThe 25th inst., and affor au inspection of that port left fir Egypt by the Khedivia! Mail S.S. Dakahlieh.
The mouditieh authorities recently received SbJiew plant from the iPolsometer Company, Etlgland, by the>S.S. SHahristan which will he erected-at the Sh£atali wells.' Mr. Boxall, ohief engineer of the 8uakin condensers being on. leave, the Govem->r of Suakin requested' the Sudan Gove-umont 'Railways to lend him the serrioes of an engjneqr to supervise its erection and Mr. Bailey was accordingly de- puted for the work.
Proposal to change a ship's name. I.D- Witt Gray, Secretary of-the Kbedivisl Mail 8teamship and Graving Deck Company, Limit- ed, of 71, Bishopsgate Street Within, in the City of London, hereby give notice that in consequence of her name not being in con- formity with those of the other vessels owned by the Company, it is my intention to-apply to tho BoaTcfof Trade, under "seotion' 47 of the Merchant Shipping Act, 1894, ip resp&of of the steamer Inanda of Aberdeen, Official Number 118,187,of Gross Tonnage 3,468Tons of Register Tonnage 2,607, heretofore owned by Messrs J. T. Rennie 1ft Son, Aberdeen, for permission to change her name to Menzaleii to be registered ih the said new nsmeatth" Port of London, as owned by the' Khedivial Mail 8taamahip. and Graying Dock Company, Limited.
Any objections to tho proposed, change of name must be sent- to the Assistant Secretary Marine Department, Board of Trade, witftn seven days from the appearance of this Adveri Dote at London this 10th tjfiyofOotobeK 1905.
De Witt Gray,
Secretary.
E. T.C. v. MR. DAWSONS' XI.
This match was commenced yesterday and ended in a draw, a successful appeal being made against the bad light at 5.30 p.m. Scores : -
E.T.C
Mr. Stacey b. Mather ... ... ... 23
" Byrne b. Mather ............. ... 2
„Cheesman b. Graves ... ... 1
„Harrison st Scarth, b. Dawson...68
" L Mclean l.b.w. b. Mather... 8
„Hatley o. 8cartb, b. Graves..... 10
„Ash c. Guarino, b. Mather... ... 21
„ Blythman b. Dawson ... 5
„Thurston not out ... ... 25
„Lees not out... ... 10
„Lester to bat........... ...
Extras .... ... 12
Total for 8 wkts. declared... ... 185
Bowling.
0. M. R. W.
Mr. Dawson .... 9 1 30 2
„Mather ... ... 17 4 8) 4
"Graves ....... 17 2 63 2
Mr. Dawsons' XI.
Mr. Graves b. R. B. McLean... ... ... 8
„ Mather not out ... 27
,,Freeman b. Byrne............. 11
„ Dowson c. Lees, b. Thurston ... 2
„ Dawson c. Henley, b. Byrne............ 5
„ Scarth not out ... ... ... 0
Capt Kirkwood
Mr. Corfield
„ Gamage Did not bat
Khalil Effendi
Mr. Guarino
Extras.... ... ...6
Total for 4 wkts.... .. 59
Bowling.
O. M. R. W.
Mr. Byrne... ... 10 5 15 2
„ R. McLean ... 6 2 14 1
„ Thurston ... 5 0 23 1
While in all countries it is interesting to note the observance of various religious festivals and fasts, it becomes doubly so when, as is the case in Alexandria, nationalities too numerous to mention are gathered together under one roof to take part in the service of the day. In the: "Referee," four years ago, Mr. G. R Sims (who writes as "Dagonet" under the heading "Mustard and Cress"), gave a very graphic account of a visit he paid to the East London Tabernacle in the Mile End road (which had been lent to the Jews for the occasion) on the Day of Atonement. Here, of course, would be gathered together a vast number of the foreign Jews who people White- chapel and Bethnal Green, and Mr. Sims bore testimony to the earnestness that marked the demeanour of all present at this solemn service. This was equally marked in the synagogue in Rue Temple Menasce, where, under the guidance of my friend Rudolph I attended the service on Sunday evening last. We entered the buildiug-abont 6 o'clock and found it crowded. Men, youths, and young boys, almost without exception wearing white scarfs with coloured ends, filled the synsgogaue to its utmost capacity, the porch also being full. In the gallery high up ladies were sitting, but as only the front rows were visible from below, their numbers could not be estimated. Shortly afterwards, the Sanctuary was opened by the Chief Warden, Mr. Joseph Gore, and the Scroll of the Law enclosed in elaborately ornamented silver vessels, three in number, was brought out. The Reader then, from the steps of the Sanctuary, read the Grand Prayer seven times, the congregation repeating it after he had finished each recital.
The silver vessels containing the Scroll of the Law were then carried round the building. During the progress of the procession the Chief Warden beckoned us to come to the Sanctuary steps, and after he had restored the scroll to its place an closed the Sanctuary doors for another twelve months, kindly invited us to accompany him to his seat. For some time we sat and listened to the prayers read from the marble desk in the centre of the building by the Reader, which were attentively followed and responded to by the congregation. We stayed till what is called "the silent prayer," uttured in a very subdued tone by all present, had been said, and then left the Synagogue. I learned that the service would be continued until about 10 o'clock, that the building would remains open all night, and that at an early hour on Monday morning prayers would be resumed and continued all day (with short intervals) terminating soon after six o'clock, when the exhausting fast would be at an end. On the following day I visited the synagogue for a short time in the early afternoon, during an interval. A subdued conversation was going on, but not of a character calculated in the least to mar the solemnity of the occasion, and no signs of exhaustion were apparent. This I thought somewhat remarkable, considering the strict nature of the fast as from before sunset on the ninth day of the month Tisri till after sunset on the tenth, no kind, of food whatever must he eaten, nor even a drop of water taken.
When one reflects on the regularity with which this fast is observed year after year in all countries—for there are few where the Jew is not found—it is more easily understood how the race has survived all the persecutions of past centuries, and the possibility of their reunion some day in a country of their own, if not in Palestine. No more severe test of conformity to ancient laws and customs could be found than the "Black Fast" of the Jews, and few religions could be found now-a-days, the professors of Which men, women, and children—would go through the ordeal of 17 hours abstinence from food at a stretch, once every year. The wonderful vitality of the Jewish race remains as strong as ever. Efforts to proselytise meet with scant success, and indeed such methods as those exposed in a letter written to the editor, of the "Gazette" a few months ago—and allowed to pass unchallenged—only go to show the immense stability of the ancient religion of the children of Israel, and the difficulty in the way of those who would lessen its influences.
T.A.
It is recognised that emigration can seldom aot as a complete remedy for the exce sire growth of population. Its effeota in this direc- tion Vary greatly from ooontry to country, according to its proportion to the total popula- tion but it nerer equals, and rarely approaches, the percentage of the exocu of the birth-rate over the doath-rate. In India its effect is infinitesimal on the vast population which finds itself in a sort of cul de tac whence there is no going backwards towards the north or west, and the only escape is by sea. There is still room for relief of congested districts by internal migration, though, ao far, the pressor? of a short food supply has 'not yet reached a severity efficient to overcome' tho ' innate inclination of almost, all Iudians to stay at home. Religions objections to movement Od the voyage he is well cared for under beyond sea may haye operatod to somo extent,, the direction of aiy.Baropoan medical offi poloos. Nothing will persuado the ooolie that Dametara is npt an island, and its situation- has probably been vaguely represented by the recruiter as "over there across the river." Any direct allusion to a voyage acrcvu the "Black Water ' might scare away the hesitating emigrant. By the time the ooolie comos before the magistrate he has gone too far to reoeda. Perhaps little harm is done, for emigrant ships are well managod now-a-dayv and after -the first few days of sea-siokuess tho ooolie. finds himself in luxury, according to his ideas. Ho has ample food, and nothing to do bat bask in the sun and sleep, unless an enugetio medical officer in charge of the' ship makes him take some physical exercise for the sake of his health. He has probably given up nothing at hol^e, for it is only when lif* there is impossible that tbtf villager thinks of emigrating, in the doiperate hopo that something may tarn up. Hegonoraliy finds his hopes more than -realised. Between registration and qpbarcation ho is .usually well^trtated, since, the recruiter cannot afford to risk losing him by desertion. Oh the voyage he-is well oared for under cer, whose fees are based on the number of emigrants reaching their destination in sound health. Arriving at, nay, Demorara or Trinidad, he* finds himself in a climate and snrroundings not vory different from, those he is aconstomed to. His own country- but the real cause .cheeking emigration is tho car, whoso fees are based on the number conservative natnre of iho poople and their of emigrants reaching their destination in love of tho locality.-in whiph they and their round health. Arriving at, sat, Demorara ancostore have lived and ploughod, ox worked, or Trinidad, he' finds himself in a climate for generations past _ • ' and surroundings not vory different from
It is true that Induntperohants are fonhd thoso he is accustomed to- His own country- far afield, in Zanzibar or Mauritius, in Hong- men 'form onethird of the population. He koDg and Australia, bnt, their numbers are com-> rot down, perhaps, to sugar cultivation, parati vely Tew, and they generally belong to the ^hich is nothing, new to him: he. is, by more enterprising classes, snch as the Parsees his own standard, comforiably housed, sad or tho Khojas of Bombay. Emigration to Ceylon {if he has brooght a family with him be is or the Straits Settlements can hardly be not separated from them. His wages enable Counted tree emigration, for these countries are. bim to save soma undreamed of intheojd almost part of India, itself, and those who go j Jaj* of hand-to-moo^h existence in India, to them generally only do so temporarily. In iThe. adult emigrants who retnrnod to India the self-governing Colonies of the Bmpire the' >" »900 had £14 apiece in eaving. The Natal Indian immigrant, unless he is wanted as an in- "en brought 19; -even those from Reunion dentered labourer, receives no endoumoment, | and Guadeloupe had £9. Theee, of ooarse, and very scantponriesy or justice. Australasia j *rengoa, and a certain proportion of the looks askance oh him ; Natal hampers hint with emigrants return home ai poor as they left restriction* and insults which are a. scan jiV In J >*• 1° 'ho "etf the coolie's troubles are few. •the Transvaal and Orange River' colonies ho is .Clothing is. almost less'of a difficulty, than actuaUyworro off now, under British rule, than at homo, his food j# cheap, and bis wages he was in tie days of Kroger and Steyn. Ho [ good." Occasionally an -nDpopular or tyranasks nothing but a fair field and-no favour; ' nical manager is found, and the ooolleeget unlike the Uitlanderaofthe end of last eentory. j into trouble for rioting and ravongin^thom- ho has no' political aspirations. It is hardly rolveves on him. The proportion of ooolie sorprising' that the respectable Indian mer- women being abU, jealonsy-iometimes leads. SINGULAR FOODS. chant objects to being olassed with African savages, to being required ^to live in * location ' on, an exact IbvaI with them or to herd with tho- commonest of his fellow- conntrymen. He resents boing driven ofl the sidewalks in tho public streets, and protests against other similar insults and inconveniences to which he is subjected in Soath Africa. So far nei'.h,'r the Indian Government nor tho Cplonial Offioe'has sncceeded in doing anything to mitigate tho condition of tbs so-called "free" Indians in our Sooth Africa colonies. The Indian Government still holds a powerfal weapon,'against Natal at any rate, which it hae openly reserved.its right to nse This wea pon consists hi the power of the G.voroment to orimes of Violence. With these exceptions, the ooolie is recognised as the most peaoeablo and law-abiding of citizens, a man to whom it is worth while to offer an inducement to ra-en- gagoorto settle down as an agricoltorUtHeis far more niefal and easily controlled than tho lazy and conooitod negro, who affocts to look down on the Indian coolie and is, with moch better reason, despised and disliked by the Eastern. That the cooliee. like the colony is shown by the fia$Lthat many of. them, after a trip to India, emigrate again. In Natal, on tho other hand, the colonists are only too anxious to get. rid of their oooliea onco they beoomo "free.".'As kmg as the^ndonture'lasts the ooolie is well enough off ; hi* troubles brgin to restrict the supply of .identnrel coclies when he proposes to settle down on bis own whom Natal demand?, and is willing to treat' aoconnt, as he is encouraged,'in Natal, pay for well, because she requires thorn. Unless tho [a lioence to trade, he most live in a location, oolony sees its way to a bhtter treatment of and suffer other inconveniences. Yet Natal has Indians not under contract, its mast expect t find itself deprived of tho labour of. indentured ooolie*. Labourers to tho number gf 10,000 were waited for railway work in the-Transvaal and Orange River colonies, bnt, the Colonial authorities not seeing fit to pay fbr them by bettor treatment of other Indian residents, tho negotiations were broken off by- India So strong is this unreasonable prejndico again it a hardworking, law-abiding, onpretentions_jaoe, that it most be ^oubtfal whether itwfll bo overcome even by tho nrgenoy of thc^dtiitand for cheap and good labour. In his powet to restrict the emigration of indentured labont the Viceroy is unfettered.
The general po'itiou which has, boon assumed by the Government of India, for many years past, in respect of coolie emigration, is bated upon Acts of the Legislature and roles . framed under them. The rooroitment of labourers, agricultural usually but sometimes miners,- is allowed only in the base of thoso oountribs which satisfy the Indian Government that proper arrangements will be made for the protection of the labourers on arrival,- for the payment of a fair rate of wage, for the provi sion of quarters and medical attendance, and for the free return hoxfl of the coolies, should they desire it, on expiration of their term of, engagement The atnnet viglanoe has been exercised, and, where it has been found tha* the conditions are broken or evaded, ai remedy has been applied by withdrawal of o- jSr in too years attracted more cooliee than any other colony, a fact doubtless duo to the possibility of saving larger earns oat of a higher wage. British Gaiana and Trinidad come next in order of popolarity, whilst Maoritins shows the largest resident Indian popolation of all, dse, no doubt to tha extensive employment of Indian* in domestic service. The total number of coolies who left India daring 10 years was' 177,000. Of these, 33.000 were employed on building tho Uganda Rail- way. Daring the earns period 73,000 returned to India. These figures, when compared with the 300 millions -who inhabit India, seem paltry indeed, thongb in themselvea they are large eqoogh to justify the concern which the Government manifests for the welfare of the coolie emigrant Some remarkable facta are given in "Science 3iftinga,ras to tho food eaten by the people of . various nations. It is-stated that in Mexioo the honoy ant u eagerly sought after by the natives. In South America the large lizard, the iguana, is a delicacy, not to speak bf the larger 'snakes, whiob in taste are like ohioken. Tbo ordinary rattlesnake, it is said, is very good . eating if one oan overcome the inborn prejndice. We are inolioed to regard the Chinese as a raoe of rat eaters and denounce the animal-as andean, at the same time consaming tons yearly of the most loathsome of all animals— the pig. The common sktutk, owing to its peculiar and offensive glands, will never be popular as food, yet its flesh is not only good, but delicious, according to Various connoisseurs who have eaten it That insects do. not enter more into the food supplies of nations is doe to prejadice. Grasshoppers are eaten by some tribes. Ground up, they make a meal that is said to bo both nourishing and agreeabje. Many % white man has passed'through a country, believing- himself nearly starving, as large game was not to be had, when wprnu and various insoots were at hand. Tho most siogolar food, in all probability, is the larva of a fly common iu certain portions of Califoroia,-and known as epbyara. This insect is found in snob vast quantities in Lake Mono, California, that it is washed .op on the shores and colleofod by bushels. Tha water of Mono is very singular, seemingly very heavy and smooth, like oil, so much sn that jt resists ordinary wind and refuses to beohmeunfil id. -When the larvto begin to appear the Idians gather from far and near and'sorapo then np, plica the wormlike oreatores on oloths and racks in the snn and dry them, when they are beaten up and husked, looking then like rice. -That the laruu are nutri- tions is shown by the oouditioa of the Indians, whb soon grow fat on the rich diet On Lake Texoooo in. Mexico, .a oorions fiy is' foand which also is eaten by the natives, and known as abnatl;the egg* i of tho inroot, which are deposited on sedges, are also oolloctod and eaten for food. On Lake Chaloo a certain fci^ge is cultivated on which the' eggs, of a,species df. fly are deposited. Bandlai' arqyrnade. of these and placed in Like ToxpoaUoz the purpose, and, when oovered, the sedgo n beaten over piece* of elotfc-and jibe eggs rooared. Thoso are oollooted and ground into % meal, also oalled abaatl, and are in great demand on fast days, when fijh i* reqnirsd, tho insects o: eggs not boing considered flesh, as they come from the water. The food is made into small cakes, and tastes not unlike caviare. Not only the egg*, bat the larv®, them selva* a* disagreeable looking worm, are nsed as food , under the name of poxi. The civilised man, perhaps, tarns from such food with disgust, bat it is well to remembor that epioores in many countries are particularly fond of cboue when in- habited by the larva.1 of a common fly. la Boglaud the large ootopns, or squid, common on many a ooast, offends tha pa- late, but tho Italian, Frenchman, or Port- uguese eats it with avidity and considers it. a dolioaoy. Tho meat is oloar and white, like chiokon, and has the flavonr of crab. Wo find tho Chinaman adDinjf, oggs of un- known ago, especmilf-dnA eggVoont\ining ducklings ready to be hatched. Shark fios - a tongh, disagreeable food — are n demand, while deer horns in the velvet and lizards of variors kinds are eaten. The nest of the swallow, with its embedded aeoretion-of the month glands of the bird, is worth nearly its weight in gold. Trepan, the tough, im- possible holothnrian, is eaten, and its col- lection is an important industry along the Malay ooast, valued at the least at £70,000 per annum. In France the sea anemone is nsed as food; staffed and boiled it calls to mind crab or crayfish. The sea-nrohina of various species are also tired, oookad in their oovexing, like an egg, and,eaten with ft spoon.
(Coptic and Mokamedan.)
October.
Sun. 8. General ripening and storing of fruit Gather henna.
Mon. 9. The leaves of trees bogin to fall. Sow winter vegetables.
Tues. 10. Warmer clothing should be worn.
Wed. 11. Tbeaoil in waste places is enornSted with salt.
Thurs. 12. Bodily passion is aroused. Cut reeds for matting, etc.
Fri. 13. Abundance of fruit. Summer vegeta- bles diminish.
Sat. 14. General cultivation of lands in Egypt. Harvest of sessame.
EGYPTIAN STATE RAILWAYS. NOTICB. The Board of Administration has the honor to inform the Pablio that ootpmenoing from 15th Ojtober, the following, trains will stop at Baohetil to piok up and set down passengers only:— From Trh kl-Baroud. . 98 70 73 am. p.m. p.m. Biobotil.......»> Jj «7 From Cairo. Badietil. 1.5 8. : 71 73 tohetil . . . / Tr- Ootober, 1905- i 97; I. p.m i 6.19 5 6 30 6687 1
Some remarkable facts are given in "Science Siftings as to the food eaten by the people of various nations. It is stated that in Mexico the honey ant is eagerly sought after by the natives. In South America the large lizard, the iguana, is a delicacy, not to speak of the larger snakes, which in taste are like chicken. The ordinary rattlesnake, it is said, is very good eating if one can overcome their inborn prejudice. We are inclined to regard the Chinese as a race of rat eaters and denounce the animal AS UNclean, at the same time consuming tons yearly of the moat loathsome of all animals— the pig. The common skunk, owing to its peculiar and offensive glands, will never be popular as food, yet its flesh is not only good, but delicious, according to various connoisseurs who have eaten it. That insects do not enter more into the food supplies of nations is due to prejudice. Grasshoppers are eaten by some tribes. Ground up; they make a meal that is said to be both nourishing and agreeable. Many a white man has passed through a country, believing himself nearly starving, as large game was not to be had, when worms and various insects were at hand. The most singular food, in all probability, is the larva of a fly common in certain portions of Califoraia, and known as ephyara. This insect is found in such vast quantities in Lake Mono, California, that it is washed up on the shores and collected by bushels. The water of Mono is very singular, seemingly very heavy and smooth, like oil, so much so that it resists ordinary wind and refuses to become ruffled. When the larvae begin to appear the Indians gather from far and near and scrape them up, place the wormlike creatures on cloths and racks in the sun and dry them, when they are beaten up and husked, looking then like rice. That the larvae are nutri- tious is shown by the condition of the Indians, who soon grow fat on the rich diet. On Lake Texcoco in Mexico, a curious fly is found which also is eaten by the natives, and known as ahuatl; the eggse of the insect, which are dopsited on edges, are also collected and eaten for food. On Lake Chalco a certain edge is cultivated on which the eggs of a species of fly are deposited. Bundles are made of these and placed in Lake Toxcoco for the purpose, and, when covered, the sedge is beaten over pieces of cloth and the eggs secured. These are collected and ground into a meal, also called abuatl, and are in great demand on fast days, when fish is required, the insects of eggs not being considered flesh, as they come from the water. The food is made into small cakes, and tastes not unlike caviare. Not only the eggs, but the larvae, themselves a disagreeable looking worm, are used as food , under the name of puxi.
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RUSSIA AND THE NEW TREATY.
'Times.''
Russia, of conrao, thoroughly grasps the fact that the Anglo- Japanoro allianco is intended, in the first place, a» a guarantee against any attempt upon her part to upsot the state of things created by the war. That is undouiable; but, as organa like die often inspired "Russ" perceive, and as we are assured the Russian Government also perceivo, this does not mean that the alliance embodiesa polioy of offence, whether directed against Russia or against anybody else......................
We have given Russia a gage, by ouV - attitude in Persia throughout tho war, that we do'not deairo to teko any unfair or un- generous advantage of her. Wo might easily have adopted a forward polioy in that decay-, ing Monarchy while Russia had Japan upon her hands, had we ohsrished the boundless and unscrupulous ambitions so often assigned to ns. We did nothing of the sort, and we may fairly hope that so signal a proof of our fairhess and of our self-denial will be imputed to us for righteousness. Ciicumstauced as Great Britain and Russia are towards each other,'there is al- ways the danger of diffetences and difficulties arising belwerii them, even out of local inci- dents, without any intontional provocation npon either side. The problem for os both' to consider is/Whether we oannot devise a method of forestalling ^em, or of solving them'by friendly means when they aries.
" TELEGRAPH.''.
From whktovct point of view wo survey the effect-of the Anglo-Japaneso Agreement, we finding nothing but additional bolts fas- tened to the doors of acoera to legitimately acquired holdings. Nowhere is 'Russia cramped or hindered in the task of exploiting and developing tho vast xesonroee of her huge Empire. , No prosperity she can rocnre bf the moat intelligent administration can injnre the British Empire, for a prosperous Russia in Europe and in Asia mast ever be adWutsgeous to British industry. More even than -this; Asia, as Lord Beaconafield sagely remained, is large enough for. us both, and is ipdeed so large that only by mutual oc-operation can the two predominant Powers hope to torn its colossal resources to the most profitable pnrpoto. Thore\is no reason in the world why such coqporajion should be shunned.
" EVENING STANDARD."
There is an incrosaing disposition* among thoughtful people, both iu Russia and Bog- land, to view tho now Anglo-Japsnew Al- liance in a markedly seasonable light Russia, with more good sense and molentiou than might have been expected, eeems inclined to believed that the Treaty is not neoesa- arily a menace to any jaat interests of her own. It. does guarantee Japan and fygl*Dd •'against any idea of a Russian "revanche" for her late disasters. That is ita object But it ia a peaceful and an eminently reasonable object Further than that, it is aimed-solely at the conservation of poace and, consequently, at . all who would make themselves mischievous disturbers of thi peace. ' If Russia is wisely determined to seek and entne peace, and thru her energies to the reoonstitQtioHof her own affair* there is i.o valid reason why *e should not come to a better understanding. It cannot be the work of a day, nor most the obstaolee in this particular path of peace be minimised. But if there exists there a spirit as sane and pacific as we have, it is not extravagant to hope that the new allianoe will prove a fridge over Anglo-Rossian antipathies and prejudices.
"Temps."
While the -Russian Press displays less sus- picion with regard to the Anglo-Japaneee . Treaty, the most important organs of Rir&tj opinion of all parties are givifig proo'/of more cordial sentiments towards Russia. These are symptoms the importanoa of whio \. mm* be fully recognised by Franc*. The l-viron of internatjonsl' politics has' saddenly cifiSiS. The Rniio-Japanese war is at an end, Prance and Germany have jpsi reached an agreement with regard to the programme of the Morocco Conference, and the moment would appear to be opportune for Powers bound together by ' permanent interests and separated only by passing, misunderstandings to resume their cordial relations..........................
( Tint "HKPUBLlqUE^PRAH^AIHK."
Vtgpce issnes unscathed from the onde- sorved ordeal which ha? bjen .inflioted on her latterly. Oir .most precious interests are safeguarded, and thVprettige of our diplomacy remain? intaot iivtna eyet tf the world. We havo, in slKMVmede the boit of a diffioult situation.
*JOURNAL."
Strpng.in our underitandiug with Germany,, and aisnrel, as wo have boon far toveral months, of the support of G-ect Britain and Spain, we shall Arrive at the Alg'euirai o jnfoi- ence under the be3t posshlo conditions.
" OIL B|/AS "
The "Gil Bias" expreisei its satisfaction at the agreement It hopes that.the great French establishments which havo already snch con- siderable. interests iu Moroooo will soon havo there tho preponderant plaoe which ir due to them, as it is convinced that tho ootoomo of the conference cannot - but bo favorable to French interests.
" OAULOIS."
Tho "Ganlois" points oat that the result of the negotiations leaves intact tho principle of the dispute regarding Morocovand tbit it postpones a settlement, the date and final character of which will be fixed by the Alge- oiras conference. .
"8IECLB."
The 1 Sifeole" thinks that Franoe and Gsr- lriany-" havo shown toward one another a courtesy and a ooude-cjnsion\ of which sympathetic traces will' remain in \heir future relations.
"GLOBE."
As far os the rirft programme of the Con- ference goes it-may^reokon open the cordial assent of thi? conhfry., Thoro i? nothing in it which i? any way inimical to our interests, and wo shall indubitably act up to the spirit of the Anglo French Agree- ment, to which French obtained a free hand in Morooco so far as Great Britain was con- cerned.
It was well that the International Congress on Taberonlosis, now bein»_ hold in Paris, should have been opened by the President of the French Republic. Wo cannot ijave too mneh approval and practical support in the' highwt quarters for the battle that science ia waging against tho terrible malady which has justly been described as tho White Terr r. We Britons kntfw the strong practical interest taken in the subject by his Majesty the Kirg, and we are glad to see our Sovereign's per- sonal friend, the. French President, seconding his M»je*ty'« efforts. On the present oooasion, we gather, considerable controverry is likely to be excited by the ' question of the curative value of the collection of tubercolons patients in sanatoria. To the mere layman it wonld seem that there is, obviously, something to b* said both against'and for the practice. On the one hand, the opponents of sanatoria argue that the congregation of patients together cannot mke for the extirpation of the bacillar. On the other, it is unquestionable that it is only- in establishments where a number of patients are treated together that it is prao'ic ally possible to give them the fnll advantage of the best treatment Tho question, however, is one which it wonld be idle for the layman to disease: it can only be left to science— which in Boglsnd alone has suooeeded in reducing the annnal number of victims by two-thirds within the last half-centory.
The ex Queen of Msdagaacar, now staying it a boardinghouse at 8aint-Germain, has hxen received by the Minister of the Colonies r-ith due ceremony, and we are glad to learn that M. CUmentel has had a pleasant little surprise for the dethroned Ranavalo. She baa constantly complained of ,the insnffic:enoy rf the income allowod her by the Government of tho country which has removed her from tho Malagasy throne, and now her allowanoe is to be raised from £1,200 to £2,000 a year. That i? an act which does honor to tho old tradi- tion of French gallantry, which should oetrtain ly not be found in default when the lady in question is a dethroned' and exiled Queen. Poor-Ranavalo informed a journalist, tho other day, that she bad suffered terribly -on her passage from Algiers to Marseille*, and all tliO/e who know how exceedingly caatytho Gulf of Lyons can make itself when an aotomn sale is blowing will sympathise with her. But Ranavalo loves Paris, and, with the prospect ot a aobstenti.l addition to her pin money, she onght to e' joy her shopping and sightseeing thororgbly. The clemency of M. Clrfmentel is a graceful- (piiode in a story which has a pathos of its own, for Ranavalo does not seem to have been treated with superfluous gene- ppeitjr hitherto.
BRITAIN LOSING GROUND:
The war of armies and navies is over in the Far East, bat with the dawn of peace comes the herald of a new war—a war of commerce, in' which Britain -will be fighting for her existence as an indoitrial nation as Japan foeght lor existence as a Power. Bat shall we be found as-ready or the fray> as woll equipped, and as efficient as tho island i kingdom has proved herself 7 Those on tho spot have sore misgivings on the snbjoot.'
We have read- of the mammoth liner launch- od in Germany and tho other sea monitor tho Ainorika, ajao sailing under the. Kaiser's flag, which has booiv completed, at Belfast, whilo it is announced, that Japan has asked for tenders for eight steamers to -fco built on the Clyde. These announcements are pregnant with the greatest moaning to the British Empire. The Mtn in the Sireet is largely ignorant of .the hags strides made the German mercantile marino during the past few yean, and the steady, relentless advance of tiie, Norddonts- ober Lloyd, and Hamburg-Amerika lines. Fos- tered by jndidoua bounties and enoouraged by the Kaiser himself, the heads of thoso great conoerna are competing with British shipping all over the world, obtaining huge shoes of the trade in porta whore the.German flag was sel- dom seen, and oven catting oat the British flag altogether in some place?, it was no idle bofjt whon the Kaiser said that the fntnre of Ger- many lay on the water. A few year* ago tho British public were horrified when the hitherto despised German tfoatf'obtained tho. bine rib- bon of the Atlantio, Ad were content to point out that the largestrif not the swiftest vessels wore owned in GreabBritain. But recent events show that even there we are. losing onr supre- macy.
However, it is not with the Atlantio trade that this article deals, bat with the ove^in- cressing volume of traffic in the Pacifio—a traffic which will grow enormously how that Korea! and Manchuria are to be opened up to commerce. There can be no doubt that China ja on the vergo of an awakening eneh as hfs been seldom seen in the history^ the! world, add unless our manufacturers adopt ^dientifio •mothod? to diicov8r whatsis Pwairtedl^Japan, America, and Germany vnll obtain tqo lion'e share of the increasing trddd, and, what is more, foreign bottoms will be employed to carry the freight.
Duriog he past few m,nths Germany's shipping in the Far East has been advancing at an onermons rate. Not many yean ago tho passenger traffn to China was divided betwoen the P. and 0. Company and (ho Me* aogeries Maritime?, but from the tinte that the Norddentscher Lloyd started to compete with two or three of their smaller boats the po- pularity of the older linee diminished. And the German company has steadily gone forward since that time Bigger and better boats havo been pnt on tho service; other fleets (induing well-known British companies which were considered as established for ever) have been acquired, until now perhaps the Norddentsohnr Lloyd is the leading passenger line in the ! Par East.
Eomo of the best passenger ships soon at Hong KoDg are these fine liners under the German flog, and a regular sorvico is ran between Hong Kong, Borneo, Singapore, and the Southern seas. 8ince the 8oottiah Oriental Line, sailing between Hong Kong and Bangkok was bonght up, the Kaiser's mercantile flag has taken first place at the Siamese capital, while it is seen as olten as the red ensign in Singapore
While some dozen yean ago British ship- ping was almost without a rival in the Par East, it has now to contend against three or ifoer powerful competitors, more or less sup- ported by their own Governments; 8inoe the •United States acquired the Philippines their commerce has made giant strides, and the Bri- tish tonnage trading with Manila is gradually growing less. Japan, too, has boon slowly ob- taining a footing in these Far Eastern ports, and bor competition will be felt more than ever now the war is ovep. Most of tier best trading vessels have been employed by the Govern- ment daring the war, and they will revert to their proper faqction, while tho charters of foreign vessels which have taken their places will be cancelled, although for the next, month or two large nombers of vesae's will doubtless be required 'to carry the big army bock to" Japan. Also the Japanese have become pos- sessed of a number of fice merchant vessels daring the coarse of hostilities, and these will be available for trade purpose?. And if an- other eigh* are to be built on the Clyde it can easily be foreseen whatstrenuous times for the shipping trade are ahead in the Far East, even if the volume of trade Aritfij Korea and Man- if the volume of trade (Vitfi-'Korea and Man- obnria, now that they iare to be thoroughly opened op, tarns out All that is hoped for. China is ^so bnildin^mp a mercantile marine. Old steamers tro bohght which the Chinesecan •.tilisq for ooastihg purposes, while they can obtain a profit where foreigners coaid not pos- sibly hope to dq so.
If Britain is to retain the bplfc'of this trade there mast be no conferences and rioga to discriminate against British goods, and the Government mast resolutely bock up sail the legitimate rights of British merchants. Thoee-who follow Far Eastern affairs know only too well how handicapped onr merchants are when competing with other nations. Onr Foreign Office, Ministers, and Consols too often consider trade as a matter of no moment, something quite beneath a tfreat department of State, and » concessions and' -oontracts have been lost to Britain because 'onr Minister bas rot interested himself as has that of other oountriee. Then, too, the foreign ihippfng lines reoeWo saWdUs j direot or tndired, irom thsir Government, Only shippers oan eitimate the amount erf freight lost' to British vessels daring 'tho war. The Russians made a dost set against oar trade, while leaving the Germans prao- tioally immune.
British shippers and British traders must wake up and study the requirements of their customers a? scientifically a? - their rivals, and unless the Government snpport? our merchants as energetically as do the rulers of thoso who desire our trade no amount of energy and science on their part will enable them to maintain their present position.
From Vienna come various stories attributing Francis Joseph's uncompromising attitude towards the Hungarians to the inflnence of the other Kaiser; and the Hungarian Indspen- dence party appears to favoar such an explana- tion. 8inoe it is oabnlatod to put up the backs of Magyars, Czechs, and all the non-German constitnenta of the Daal Monarchy, it is an interpretation of the trouble that this party might naturally feel inclined to adopt without too oorefal scrutiny of the evidence for it; and it is becoming quite a habit everywhere nowadays to ory, "Cherchfz Gnillanme!" The Transvaal, Kiao-chan, Mesopotamia, Venezuela, Morocco, form a selection of William II.'s known sphejn#, of interest; and the meeting with the T4ar rirayrtill be explained aooording to the tasto and 'fotey of the commentator. Consequently, whether it is Soandinavia or Austria-Hurigary,^Thh' temptation to look for "olnea" in the direotion of Potsdam is very strong/ How mnob, if any, substratum of troth there may be in the present case we do not pretend to gnear. Bat of one thing we may bo sore. Francis Joseph, who understands his own bo sinew, bas acted npon hia own opinion, whether any advice from ontside has boon received or not He is far too sagacious not to realise that advice from Germany in this matter would not be disinterested beyond suspicion.
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"My husband would certainly have been very much vexed at this controversy which bas arisen aroond bis memory and M. Gentil. Their last interview was a oordial one. M. de Brazza and M. Gentil - did not follow exactly the same political lines, but there was no animosity between them. When M. Gentil was • sudden'y taken ill before retnrn-'ng to Franoe M. de Brazza sent him a doctor. There was never any disagreement between the Govern- ment and myself abont my husband's funeral. I simply asked that the religions ceremony should take place at the chnrch of 8ainte Clotildo."
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Doe torn havo becnloatho to oiuiorao a catarrh remedy becsuM catarrh and catarrhal dlavaacv have puzzlul tho medical fraternity for mauy dccaduo. Tho popular endorse menu that Peruna has rcceivod at the hands of tho people havo Induced a great many doc- tor* to try the remedy. More prominent physician* n*e and •ndorao Peruna each year. Dr. A. Morgan, 311 Oaler etteot, In- dianapolls, Isd., TrriUii •Kegular physicians do not, as .a rule, endorse patent medicines. I have, however, found In dly practice that Peruna Is a notable exception and not al all like any other medicine gen- erally sold as •patent tmdMne.' '-in examining It 1 And that it t* a' clcutlOcally prepared ntodMloo, com- pnaml ot herbal remedies ot nigh medi- cinal value. '•It la a' specific for catarrh* of the haad, Jungs or atomech, a fine remedy for fviiialo trouble*, and Invaluable to mothers and children. "After fever* dr other protracted 111- nt**, It laoue of the beet tonics I know of to restore the system to normal condition and I recommend It to convalescent*. "it is a high class family remedy, good for young and old.''—A. Morgan. I'erun* occupies a unique position in medical science. It Is the only Internal systemic catarrh remedy known to the medical profession to-day. DR. LLEWELLYN • JORDAN, Medical Examiner United State* Treasury. Catarrh Is a systemic disease curable only by systemic treatment. A remedy that cures catarrh must aim directly at the depressed norvo content. This Is' whit Peruna docs. Penult Immediately Invigorates the nerve centers which give vitality to the mucous membrane*. Then catarrh disappears. Then catarahls permanently cured. RoliertR. Roberts, .V. D., Washing- ton, D. C., writes: ••Through my own experience as well as that of many of my friends and acquaintances who have been cured or relieved of catarrh by the use of Hartman's Peruna, / can confidently recommend ft fb those suffering from such disorders, and have no hesitation In prescribing It to my patients. "-Robert R. Potent. One rosso ii why .Reruns has found per- manent me In to many homes la'that It contains no narootlc of any kded. Pa- rtins Is perfectly harmless. It can be n*«d any length of tlmexrllhont acquiring a drug bat/lt. Peruna doe* nof pco* duoe temporary recall*. It Is permanent In It* effect. It has no bad street npon the systeso,. ar/tgradnally eliminates catarrh by re- moving tho cause of catarrh. There are a multitude oT homes where'Pernnahss been used off and oh for twenty ys*S*. Snob a thing conld not be possible It Parana contained any drags of a nor* ootlo natoro. Por special directions 'veryone shodl read "The Ills of Life," a ropy o#vrH*h surrounds each bottle. Peruna it for ado by ah chemists and druggists at five (kil- lings per botti* or six bottle* for twaoty-iv* shilling*. Those wishing direct correspondence with Dr. Hartman and can wait Ita Mat- tery delay In receiving a reply ritoold address Dr. B. B. Hartcun, Ootambw, Ohio, The following wholesale druggist will supply lb* retail drug trad* in Alexandria Egypt- \mmm
The Real Thing At Last!
FUSSELL'S PURE RICH CREAM
GOLDEN BUTTERFLY BRAND
Is NOT a Makeshift NOR a Substitute but simply Pure Mountain Pasture CREAM. Guaranteed free from Preservative and put up in Sterilised Tins. Keeps good IN ANY CLIMATE for MANY MONTHS. On sale almost everywhere, but if any difficulty in procuring it, apply to special representative for the district— E. M. Campagnano, Cairo & Alexandria. FUSSELL & CO., LTD., LONDON, ENGLAND.
GRAND HOTEL DU LOUVRE & PAIX
LA RESERVE & PALACE HOTEL
Cornice. Sea-Side
Proprieter L. ECHENARD, NEUSCHWANDER.
(The Celebrated Sweet for Children).
Really wholesome Confectionary
This popular English Sweetmeat can be obtained at:
Mr. Caronis, Anglo-American Stores, Port-Said.
Mr. Demetriades, Port-Said.
Messrs. Tancred Bonnici & Co., Port-Said.
The Patisserie de la Bourse, Rue Cherif Pasha Alexandria.
Manufactory: London, England.
Embossing Press for Stamping Own Paper with Address Crest & c.
Engraving Office
J. Margosches
Cairo Bulac Road
THE BRITISH AERATED & MINERAL WATER MANUFACTORY.
CAIRO Exbekieh ALEXANDRIA Rue Avernoff
Soda Water. Lemonade, Ginger Ale, Ginger Beer. Tonic Water
Pomegranade, Orangeaade, Pineapple, Champagne, Cider, etc., etc.
Water guaranteed by Chamberlain's Filter (Pasteur's System).
Inventor of WHISKY & SODA and BRANDY & SODA, bottled ready for use.
Sole Agents in Egypt and Soudan for
J. Calvet & Co. Bordeaux. Wine & Cognacs.
Louis Roederer. Rheims. Champagnes.
August Engel. Wiesbaden. Rhine and Moselle Wines.
Mackie & Co. Glasgow. Lagavulin, White Horse Cellar & other Whiskies.
Dunville & Co, Ltd. Belfast. Old Irish Whiskies.
Wm. Lanahan & Son. Baltimore. Monongshels XXXX Whiskey.
The Cook & Bernheimer Co. New York. Old Valley Whiskey and Gold Lion Cocktails.
Stone & Son. London. Guinness' Stout & Bass' Pale Ale.
Freund Ballor & Co. Tornio. Vermouth.
Pierre Bisset. Cette. Vermouth & Aperitives.
Terrabonatea Company, Ld. Teas.
Depot for Prince Metternich's "Richardsquelle," the best mineral table water in the world.
Great assortment of Wines, Spirits, Liqueurs, of the finest Brands, etc
Pour LB PIRÉB at ODESSA, par le bateau ** TuBgo Tchibatchoff," parti le 4 octobre :
Divers, 829 sacs riz, 110 sacs henne, 24 colis dattes, 8 colis divers
Mohr & Fenderl, 105 balles coton
Ohoremi, Benachi & Co., 37 „ „
G. Riecken, 30 „ „
R. & O. Lindemann, 50 „ „
222 balles coton
For PIRÆUS and CONSTANTINOPLE, by the S.S. "El-Kshira," sailed on the 4th October :
Various, 20 bales cotton, 2,249 bags rice, 833 bags henna, 45 packages dates, 3 packages, skins, 46 packages sundries
For LONDON, by the S.S. "Elith," sailed on the 5th October :
Carver Bros. & Co. Ltd, 671 tons cotton' seed
Bahrend & Co., co 1084 „ „
Kafr-el-Zayat Cotton Co., 20,339 bags oil cake
Bank of Egypt Ltd, 67 packages ivory
Alax Bonded W'bɔase - 6 „ „
B. Nathan & Co., 6 „ „
Thos. Cook & Son, 26 „ „
E. Casdagli, 7 „ „
Bank of Egypt Ltd, 437 bags gum
G. Brach & Co., 93 „ „
J. Ismalum & Co., 2 cases cigarettes
Sté An. La Khediye, 1 „ „
Zafarani, 1 „ „
G. Brach & Co., 4 bales, dry hides
Behor Barki, 9 „ „
Hadjes & Co. 5 „ „
H. Stavrides, 970 boxas dates
A. Misrabi, 16 bales wool
John Ross & Co., 3 cases horns and skins
Alex. Bonded Warehouse, 9 cases military effects, 1 bandle said to contain 2 cases tissus, 1 case typewriter
John Rose & Co., 1, caso books, 1 caze effects
E. Casdagli. 21 cages Wax
John B. Caffari, 9 packages general merchand
A. G. Pappa & Co. Hangs Saleh, 75 packages quails
G. N. Candioglu, 25 packages quails
For ENGLAND, by the S.S. "Glenstrae," sailed on the 5th Ostober:
N. E. Tamvaco, 1,497 tons cotton seed
Pour LA SYRIE, par le bateau franç. "Nigor," parti le 5 octobre ::
Divers, 96 colis divers
Pour MARSEILLE, par le bateau frans. "Sénégal," parti le 6 octobre :
POUR MARSEILLE
Sté Le Kbédive, 16 caiš. cigarettes
S. Levy, 73 -balles sacs vides
Bonded Stores, 16 cais. meables, 7 c. cigarettes
P. L. Rolin, 444 colis vieux bronze
Candiogla, 15 fard. 75 cages cailles
Pappa, 45 fard. 225 cages cailles
Divers, 20 colis divers
Carver Bros. & Co. Ltd, 30 balles coton
G. Frauger & Co., 201 „ „
G. Riecken, 30 „ „
R. & O. Lindemann, 176 „ „
F. C. Baines & Co., 77 „ „
J. Planta & Co., 139 „ „
B. Mallison & Co., 56 „ „
G. Petracchi & Co, 32 „ „
Peel & Co., 31 „ „
Choremi, Benachi & Co., 30 „ „
802 balles coton
POUR LE HAVRE
G. Frauger & Co., 25 balles coton
R. & O. Lindemann, 50 „ „
75. balles cotoa
Todeschi, 1 cair. plames
POUR DUNKERQUE
F. S. Bainea & Co., 30 balles coton
R. 0. Lindemann, 25 „ „
Cnoremi, Benachi & Co., 15 „ „
70 balles coton
POUR BARCELONE
J. Planta & Co., 25 balles coton
POUR SFAX
Miladi, 10 colis cuir
POUR ALGER
B. Barki, 65 sacs henne
For PORT-SAID and SYRIA, by the s.s. "Prince Abbas," sailed on the 7th October :
Various, 510 bags rice, 88 bags hanna, 10 bags cotton, 200 bags sugar, 20 bags gallnuts, 28 packages coffee, 11 packages skins, 954 packages sundries