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THE CHINA MAIL.
PUBLISHED
WEEKLY.
HONGKONG, THURSDAY, 16tu AUGUST, 1886.
DEATHS.
the 17th
At the Banau's 13ospital, Hongkong. August, APXUS SILDERKEI, Seaman, late of Jupiter.
At the Medical Hall, Hongkong, on the 12th August. HEXAT LYONS, Burgeon, agad 38 years
Un Board H. K. Melville, on the 16th August, E. JAY GERY, Seatman, H.M.S. Ozyray, aged 31 years
ECHOES OF THE WEEK
Meeting of the Legislative Council-Second
THE CHINA MAIL.
wrong informaation had been furnished, un- of the revenus it would bring to the Impe- til the Editor trade biuself personally res-rial Exchequer, the Prince of Kung and his ponsible for the truth of his ailegation. advisers, so far from being willing to gua Now comes a niore, abeurd feature of the
cise.
honor and reputation of both the Foreign Office and Sir RUTHERFORD ALCOCK.
out:--
WORKS AND BUILDINGS.
$
New Gaol, Stone Cutter's Island, 2,000.00 Suggested Reservoir at Pokefulum t impound 100,000,000 gal- lons water: cost, say $100,000 to be expended in 1867, 50,000.00 1.2,000.00 toria Ciao,
11,000.00
reading of Bills for incorporation of theic answer, but the general opinion in goods now carriodun between Peking and Improvements, Ventilation to Vie
its seaports. We have ourselves travelled bother the community, in a private capa-over the country through which the pro- city, about editorial quarrels. Those who posed line would pass some six times (once have a certain number of columus at their in company with a professional civil engi- absolute disposal for expressing their opi-neer and geologist), and can bear witnces to its wonderful suitability for the line pro- of other people have naturally an advantage over the rest of the community, pused. and they might rest satisfied with the power they wicht
Extension of
Repairs
of Banatorium at Kow
7,000.00 Buildings, to Reclaiming Ground at Bowrington, 10,000.00
Fountains and Improvements Maintenance of Public Gardens,
to same, Maintenance of Water Works, Planting Trees, Proposed Breast work or Fortifica-
tion at Mint
tate but only take it as security for debta arising out of general operations. The addition was made.
at
it
+
at
island..
[No. 1122.-AGUST 16, 1866,
was responsible to the Governor for his actions and wogd not be permitted to do injustice, but be must be supported and the people be made to obey his orders..
The Hon. Attorney General asked it a man would be fined $10 for refusing to oboy by some such foolish order as he had referred
His Excellency replied that he would, but the fine would afterwards be reinitted. The Hon. Attorney General suggested that the word lawful" be inserted before the word orders." which was done. The bill was then passed.
The Hou. Mr Deit, referred to Mr.
His Excellency promised to look into the Caldwell and gave testimony to his abilities.
The Council then adjourned until thres
Keening Mail, Angust 15,
Clause 27., HM. Attorney General pointed out as superfluous, as provision the event of insolvency, was instead of inserting the letter with rautee it in any way, will actually require a The following extracts from the Colonial for the winding up of the co a few lines expressive of regret that the heavy bouns of security for the same before Estimates for 1867 shew the proposed clause 28. Clause No. 28, was therefore to. writer should far forgot himself as to write granting permission for the construction of works and repairs and the estimated ex-made No. 27, and clause No. 29. No. 28. His Excellency then referred to his ro- marks male the last meeting of the in such style, and in a few calm words, the railway being commenced. As to the pense attendant on their being carried
Council, and again gave it as his opinion that it would not be politie to diminish the giving the actual facts of the case, showing eventual financial success of at least the line we have mentioned, it may be considered that Mr FOLLA had been gailty of a more
expenditure of the Colony, which was not C. all excessive, but hoped with the general fagrant oftence against good taste than absolutely certain; and this we say not as
for all demands. That be found sufficient urider together all the matter. himself, the Editor sent it to the club com- mere lookers on, judging from Learsay and
advance of the Colony the receipts would
was better to co
consider mittee for their opinion or action in the published reports, but from actual experi-
ns there ordinances now before the Council, ence of the large traffic both in passengers
were many items in the estimates which o'clock to-day. matter.
would not be necessary unless other ordi- That the Registra nances were passed. tion ordinance would involve extra expen- diture, and it would accept
From the Evening Mail."). provide a gun-of tile wear and tear were schéme appear, at
boat for the Colony, if half are Shareholders in Grant's Telegraphis of the liberal offer of the be well to asset the
expenses
a recent meeting, borne by Hongkong. If the junk ordi- 5,000.00nce was passed, it would be necessary to reported in the Shanghae papers, to 2,000.00 have a gun-boat to ply between the dif have acted in a very foolish or a very 1,000.00 ferent stations that would be established
generous spirit, the ease may be. aroundos de Whittall asked for time to They have handed over to Mr Grant. the 1,600,00
The Hon.
the estimates as he had only re- consider the
whole affair, under a promise from him, Total, $91,000.00 esived them on Saturday.
The Hon. Mr Dent asked the same as he which is virtually un security, whatever, had not had time for consideration.
The Hon. Mr Whittall said that in the that he will repay them the Taels 6,000, estimates there was an item of $23,000 for originally subscribed, within three years. a new carriage road, and suggested that it
form would be better to postpone the making of The outside world would be apt to the road to a more auspicions time. That the opinion that they were in reality doubt- 23,000.00
the stamp act the most ne-
© he question under discussion.
fal of even the partial success of the 2,500.00 deseary
The Hon. Treasurer remarked that it scheme and were quite content to give up
would prove a was to be hoped the roads 8,000,00 4,000.00 50arce of revenue, by opening new places their interest therein for the chance of re- covering the money they have embarked. Ніз Excellenty said he did not consider 1,000.00 3,000.00 for building and improvement. 3,000.00 necessary to postpone important public Perhaps, however, their decision is based works. One might say the making of the on the conviction that while the tolegraph road could be deferred, and another that 500.00
establishment is likely to give one man a sanitary reforms might be delayed, but the 1,000.00 2,000.00 hanly way was to meet these difficult re
fair salary for his trouble, it, is not pro- 2,000.00 vous questions at once. That in three 1,500.00 years it might be possible to repeal the bable that it will ever produce anything but the most infinitesimal dividend for a His Excelenoy agreed to the post- 2,000.00 stamp act.
the Estimates Ordinance hody of shareholders. Whichever may be $73,500.00 pontinent of
The Council next proceeded to a cou-the case, Mr. Grant is, wo presume, datis. sideration of the Harbour and Coasts Or dinance.
fied with the resulation come to, and per-
disagreeable sentence-"no political news continues in the columns of a contemporary,
ROADS, STREETS, AND BADGES.
0:
to same in Taipinahan, 25,000.00 Carriage Road from Upper Albert Road to Gap above Race Course,
We have not learned the tenor of
Hongkong and Shanghae Banking Com- Hongkong seems to be that Editors might pany The Harbour and Coasts Ordfight their own battles themselves, and not nance--Proposed, re-employment of Mi CALDWELL-The Daily Press and the bar-Cunton expedition against pirates —The stcar-boat dispute Cruize of the “Osprey "--- Arrival of the Far East" at Mauritius–New Barracks-The Cus- foms returns to 30th June--Transfer-
We would enter more fully into the de- ence of troops to Singapore.
From CANTON we learn that the autho-tails of the route were it not that we have in News has been particularly scanty during the past week. Nothing new has reach-rities are talking of a native expolition a previous issue written at some length upon ed us from the North, our private letters against pirates. There is little stirring, how the subject, and we again refer to it on the Paving Streets and Improvements winding up with that (to journalista) ever of interest. The Steara-boat feud present occasion simply for the purpose of whatever." From Japan nothing has come bat people are begining to get tired of the keeping alive public interest in the matter. to hand to substantiate the opinions of the matter. However, these sort of lotters Mr LA, the former Inspector-General of rival papers as to the probabilities of peace help to fill up space when there is nothing the Customs, wha, whatever his political or war with the Stogoon, while the inter-botter to insert, and few will grudge a faults, was no mean fudge of matters relat- mediate purts are absolutely dumb. Even Hongkong Editor permission to publishing to China, was strongly of opinion that in Hongkong nothing has occurred to dis-any thing that is written in decent English, a railway from Peking to Tientsin would so long as a dearth prevails of more ex-effect a greater revolution for good in the citing news.
Chinese Empire than almost any other means which foreign influence could bring to bear. His shrewd mind saw that if the Chinese could once be satisfied that the adheme would replenish their exchequer, increase their power, and add to their con.. venience, they would speedily avail them- selves of the facilities it would afford, and be ready to countenance similar undertakings in other parts of the empire, provided no outlay from Imperial funds was necessary. He was at the time of his residence in
turb the "eren tenor of our way" of any great public importance, save and except the second reading of certain ordinances one relating to the Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Company, the other to the better regulation of junks frequenting the harbour and coasts. The most determined fault- finder would find it difficult to accuse the Governor or Legislative Council of laziness or indifference. As citizens we wish them the most complete success in the very use. ful and much needed measures they are
The Osprey returned hat evening, having destroyed two junks; on the whole, how- ever, her cruise cannot be considered as very remarkably successful.
The Fur Bast, with Head Quarters of 11th Regiment, arrived at Mauritius on the 1st of July, thus making the passage to All well oit board that place in 29 days
and fine weather titroughout. Two deaths, 1 man of lith, and a child of Quarter
passing, but as journalists we are beginning Master Atkins, and one birth are reported
to look upon Bir RICHARD MCDONNELL as
We learn that orders have been received
the greatest enemy we have. li he goes from England to build without delay qua Peking considered as of a "too much go
oh at this rate we shall in course of time
hare ng public shortcomings to denounce, in short nothing to "growl" about-a fate sad to contemplate. However, we will take courage and trust (editorially) that the evil day will not come in our time.
Considerable astonishment has been ex- eited at the proposition to reinstate Mr CALDWELL is Government employ, which was brought forward by Mr WHITTALL at the last aceting of the Council. MY DENT
ters for 600 Native Troops, and it is.ra- moured, as stated in the house papers, that a local corps is to be composed of Indians,
Chinese is not known. Malays or
Our readers will be glad to learn that the monthly returns from the Customs up to
Robinson Road,
Widening and Improving Quarry By Reels and Repairing Correcting Ronds in Kowloon
Do. to Streets in Victoria, Repairs to Roula out of Victoria, Do. to Drains in Victoria, Do.
to Sufface Drains in Vic- toria, Repairs of Bridges,
Praya Walls in Victoria, New ourface Drains in Victoria, Miscellaneous Serviços, Roads and Street Contingencies,
Total,
LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL 14th August, 1866. PRESENT
His Excellency The Governor. The Hon. the Acting Chief Justice. The Hon. the Attorney General.
WITTALL requested, before the Codicil vanidered the ordinances, to say a
haps not unwilling that the glory of pos
few words on a subject of rather a delicate sible success should be his alone, while ir nature Не Appreciated the advantages
which the colony would derive from the responsible, except in a debt of so many ordinances, but he doubted whether suffitaels, to others in case of failure. The Hon. the Acting Colonial Secretary working them. This more particularly end is au apt illustration of the let-it-alone cient machinery bad been provided for
i The whole scheme from beginning to
The Hon. Colonial Treasurer. The Hon. Mr Whittall. The Hon. Mr Dent. The Hon. Mr Gibh. The Minutes of the last Meeting were read and confirmed.
of Mr. Cald-
with
policy, pursued in such matters by the British Government. Had a Frenchmou,
ahead" temperament-the cause of his dismissal and was accordingly snubbed by. 11. M. Minister and those acting with him. In the second paragraph of this article we have used the word "foreiga repre- the 30th June this year, present a favourscutatives," and this advisedly. The first able contrast to the returns for a similar period during 1665. These returns have railway in China must, under existing cir now become an "institution" and maycumstances, be croated under the auspices his attention, and that there was no provi-abic ng on the pablic duties. He was gable exertious, a first step would, in all
The head quarters of the XX Regiment will we learn, be transferred to Singapore, being intended that they should be re- placed by the native troops above alluded to. The Civil departments will of course follow auit, one or two officers of each being
and, we hellove, Mr RENNIE also, spoke strongly in favour of such a measure, and His Excellency with such recommendations before him could do nothing else than pro-it
Having mise to cousider the matter." had no personal experience of those trou- blous, days, when some body or other was always being exposed," tried for libel, or abused in terms scarcely tolerated by the better class of costermongers, we have no
personal feelings as tobygone ovents, and the high testimony borne to Mr CALDWELL's efficiency and character by these gentlemen leads us to believe that His Excellency woubi do well
to carefully ascertain whether Mr CALDWELL could not be re- Binployed. The Government cannot of course be expected to stultify itself, but we need good public servants in Hongkong,
and if Mr CALDWELL possesses the necea- sary qualifications, and his past history shows only injudicious, but not absolutely wrong, conduct, let him by all means be re- appointed.
The only other subject of grasip during the week has been a letter addressed to the Editor of the Daily Prew by Mr POLLARD, Q.Q., in which he used lugnage unusual
for
Russian or in a fact a native of any com try except Great Britain determined to establish by his own exertions a means of communication similar to that which has been set on foot by Mr Grant's indefati-
the Junka ordinance, au
and he bring forward again the name of well. It was a matter of the higliest import ance that the public duty should be well performed. Mr. Caldwell's familiarity the native language and general knowledge Before the second reading of the Ordi- of the Chinese character had been produc-
great nance respecting the incorporation of the tive of good to the colony, and he Hongkong and Shanghae Bank Corpora- thought it would be shortsighted policy to tion, His Excelleney remarked that stuce lose sight of him at this title. the last meeting be had given this ordinance. His Excellency said it was a most desir- tu obrain able and honest met sion for the winding up of the Bank.
That in view of recent closing of banks, not familiar with the morits of Mr. Cald of confidence in well's case. He only wished to act for the And the consequent want bank uotes, it would be well to adopt soude public good, for Mr. Caldwell, he had heard
the public of their maus to satisfy
was a man who had a good deal to do with security. Ile would propose that the liability of share the getting ap the defence of perrous accus- holders should be unlimited, in reference ed of piracy. Could not the Attorney be omitted to take such a step he would in to bank notes payable on demand, After General tell something shot at and there all probability have met with obstacles,
The Hon. Attorney conversing with the Chairman and Di- rectors of the Corporation, he thought this could be no question of Mr Caldwell's capa-initiated at foreign official instance, which butter than giving the notes a first lien on city and knowledge of the Chinese Language the barik property, which was the plan he and character. He bad acen a great deal would have proved fatal to the success of had first proposed.
J of him, but nothing to justify suspicion. his scheme. Englishmen do things differ- Mr Dent remarked that the provision This was the time when his talents might only. Not only did Mr Grant obtain no was not in the charter of any other Bank be of Excellener said it was desirable to support from Sir Frederick Bruce, but his have some one capable of organising a se-
about him?
probability, have been to procure not only the sanction of, but a promise of aid from,” the representative of his Government. Had
in future be looked for regularly about the of all foreign governments interested in middle of the month subsequent to that the integrity or dismemberment of the Chinese Empire. France with her eye on for which they appear.
Shantung, and now possibly on Corea; Russia ever watchful for an opportunity of encroachment-not to any large extent, but in the way of a convenient harbour or rond position for an armed settlement-in the neighbourhood of the Amour; America by no means satisfied at the second fiddle
He did not oppose the clause, but merely she has of late played in diplomatic affairs:
His Excellency said that it might become cret police; at present there was no one hiideas were (like those of Sir Macdonald necessary to extend the provision to the the police force in the least capable of the Stephenson) looked upon as chimerical. other banks as well, and he thought the duty.
Shanghae Bank would be Tu considering the Junk Ordinance His No adverse jufluence was, however, exerted gainer by it, as is trould have the greater Excellimey spoke of armed junks aud bontsagatust him on the part of our Legation. frequenting the larbour without reference
left here iu; charge.
pointed it out.
a
Aa
confidence of the public
Chi-
WHAT has become of the Railway scheme? each of these may do much to thwart the is a question frequently asked by persons object of the projectors if not consulted, as interested in the matter. The reception neither would like to see Peking virtually accorded by Sir RUTHERFORD ALCOCK to in the hands of British enterprise. the deputation of Gentlemen who waited England does not wish for territorial ag The bill was roud the second time, and to the authorities. He thought it an evil Ho was left to "gang his ain gait"-sud
the Council went into committee on it.
fle saw no this be did with such perseverance that he to no grappled with at ones On the fourth clause authorizing the on him, was such as to lead them to be-grándisement, and has no object in viow
reason why these craft should not be sub- lieve that he would at all events inako save the mutual advantages to China and Bank to establish brauches in London and ject to the some control as the shipping of succeeded in establishing the line of cour
had been made to this clause, as dealing to the good behaviour of the respectable some communication to them on the mat- herself which would result from the intro- leewhere, His Excellency said objections civilized natious. He wished to do justice iers, now in his employ, and more than that, ter as soon as time had been afforded duction of the railway, she can afford to with places beyond the jurisdiction of this meso in the Colony, and did not consider in interesting a sufficient number of per. 20 such provision was made them as generally inclined to dishonesty or sons of substance in the matter to raise
and the Council being un- violonce. fla hoped by aid of these or him for ascertaining the actual views of work in concert with other nations with Council, but i
in the cold such permission, the Bank dinauges and the aid able to
to prevent attendant on putting matters into working the Chinese central authorities about it. uut jealousy. Thia fact of it being neces-
to construct the first railway under might u bim by trough money to pay the first expentus
the Bank might
like to disarin every junk, at least reached the projectors--at least none has the protection (so to speak) of all the fo with the Coppear to act in bad faith the gaol being always keat full: he should order. But the action now taken by the prevent them carrying stink pots, which Shareholders, although as we have - pre-
of offence than defence. weapons were rathor But he did not think it would do to disarai viously observed, to be presumed a satis then and send them out when they might factory step for themselves and Mr Grant,
pirates in the Ly-e mom puss
been made public, and we do not suppose that they would withhold from the com- muuity so interesting a document as a letter
reign representatives in Peking, would have little influence for evil on any subsequent operations of the company, while every ad-
and undignified from one holding his posi- on this subject would be; and it becomes ditional guarantee of the stability and
tipu.
to
The clerk rend the addition to the 12th clanse, respecting the issue of notes, viz
"And provided also that the Share bolders of the Company shall be subject to unlimi tod liability in respect of all or any such be ordinances should be fully explained is likely to damage the prestigo of the
be martof
to the Chinese, that all respectable Chinese scheme most seriously, and we would. issues or issue of Notes. And, if necessary, shalled for the benefit of
shall be
taken by
These
understand that they are not in-
A statement appeared in the leading people to ask whether the scheme is dead safety of the scheme would be so manch the Assets of the general creditors to interfere with their trade, but suggest that Mr Grant take measures such
On claim 14, restraining the Bank from
Are expense.
That
We have no personal knowledge what- ever of Mr Graut, but may mention that what we had hitherto heard was highly unfavourable as to his capabilities for esta
a bona Gide basis. blishing the-line on Success is, however, a cominon (and, we
of the Company and the Share holders Shall columus of the Daily Press to the effect and buried, or whather, like the seed additional value imparted to the shares,
The great thing to be done, however, and be liable for the whole amount of such putret the lives and property of all At as we are about to indicate to obvinte the issue, in addition to the sun for which the same time he did not expect to derive that in the case of ANDERSON veraus SAAW which dies before it is quickened, the and another. Mr Polgaro had belisted un-silence now observed on the subject is but which our present remarks are intended to they are liable under the other and general may revenue from this aduree, but rather danger of a collapse.
Clause 11. The Hon. Colonial Treasurer becomingly in court by interrupting the the precursor of a vigorous growth."
press upon the notice of those interested in provisions of the Ordinance." Conneel for the plaintiff's cross examina- In previous articles we have urged at Hongkong is, as we have pointed out, to the purchase of real estate except for cer suggested that cleven hours would not taiu specified purposes, some conversation enable the master of a junk, prevented by tion, and putting words as it were into his some length the necessity of personal ac- despatch an agent to act for the projectors took place; but attention was called to stress of weather, or arriving after five
M. to port. client's mouth. The whole article was
The Hon. Mr. Whittall thought the time clause was read, as follows; written with such evident auimus against tion being taken in the matter, if the pro-at Peking. He must possess certain qua- alanse 20 relating to the subject, which o'clock
"XX. Except for the purposes aforesaid long enough for the junks to make a good the defendant and his Counsel, that it was jectors are at all anxious to bring the lificatione, such as a good knowledge of
His Excellency said, he had considered held by public opinion to have rather scheme forward. By personal action, we the details, &c., iuvolved in the construc- it shall not be lawful for the Company to many captures, strengthened than weakened the impres mean the despatch to Peking of a daly sc- tion of a railway-a knowledge of the dia invest, lay out, employ, advance, or on-
bark any part of their Capital or Funds in the question well. That under ordinary think on the whole, a fair)test of competener, Aius in their favor. It was in fact a grave credited and competent person to urge upon lect--and a ready manner of meeting and the purchase of any Lands, Houses, or sirenmstances, it was sufficient, that pecn- and in the face of the Hue being actually
trading or liar circumstances conld be taken into con- departure from the tone of impartiality the Foreigu Representatives resident at vanquishing difficulties, which it may be other real prote; me or business whatso- sideratimi by the authorities. That bers-in good working order, it would be un-
mercantile speculation or Such ever (uut usually considered as falling after the harbour. would be thoroughly called for to urge any objections to the which has of late distinguished that jour- the Capital, the advisability of their per difficult to find united in one man.
policed to prevent any depredations. nal, and although most consider that the suading the Chinese Government to grant a man must be found, however, if it be in- within the ordinary and legitimate pure hereafter he might advocate disarming all personal qualifications of the projecter.
ses and operations of a Banking Establish- fault lay chiefly with the defendants, scarce-
powers to the Company to commence the tended to press the promotion of the ment, but it shall nevertheless be lawful junks visiting this barbonr, but even now Accepting, therefore, Mr Grant as the most.
the
or other real or formation of a line between Peking and scheme at the capital. But it is mean- for is, ong, ny dot ko and acetonal pota. Poated taking from them all asink. At and proper person to continue the Tientsin. The projectors would have, how while to be supposed that the Projectors property in satis utility and bond Mac mauy instances stink-pots were used as the new telegraphic route, we would satisfaction, liquidation or pay- The Hon. Attorney General said that control of nud receive subscriptions ist ever, to bear in mind that they propose will not commit the capital error of re-
dao and owing to this Company, and also weapons of defence. In clause 18 The Hou. working in China-the great land of what questing help from Plenipotentiaries before to take any mortgage or other Hen or Attorney General objected to the master advise an immediate application to the
security for any Monies actually and bond cellen y said, that when expedient the fine it forth. instead of writing to the Dailway be termed topsy-turvyness, and ascertaining that their home authorities charge on real or personal property as a being the only responsible party. His Ex-Governments of Great Britain, France, which would give of moderate amount Press to merely give an unqualified denia: that as they find the Chinese even in social are sincere in their promise of instructions fide due to the Company, or for which any could be remitted, but we must have strict Prussia and Spain for a yearly subsidy
have rondered hun- rules. may bare persoas customs to be our antipodes, so most they to the ministers favourable to the proposed person or
Beti or themselves liable to the Company The Hon. Attorney General again ob of the fast allege, with a request that full
any or them the right of sending to or re expect from the Chinese Government a scheme. Those who have any inkling of and to hold such Lands, rinses, and other jected in clause 27 to the words publicity might be given to his letter, b
course of treatment diametrically opposed the true causes of the failure of the LAY- real and personal property respectively, der that the Harbour Master may see fit eiving from their representatives at Pe aconses the Editor of malicious intent in
time as shall be puces to give," as he might give an absurd order,
of and con- as to when the master as to dine or king so many messages per month on cer- very objectionable terms, and gives him th
to that experienced in similar matters from Ossa expedition well understand our say for selling and disposing
something of the sort. He did not approve tain fixed dates. We are doubtful whe lie without allowing for the supposition u.
the authorities of European states. It is meaning; and that a similar game be not vorting the same inter
His Excellency thought it would be bet-of a marine magistrate dealing with such wia-informatiou. Most people of sense
very probable that in spite of any descrip- played by our own minister with the Di- ter, in the two cases before the words bona cases; as he would be both prosecutor and ther the United States would deem their mission of suficient importance to pay a are aware that legal information is furnish
intended unmistakeably to provide that Elis Excellency said that the position of
ex dyllurs for telegraphic advantages, Al ed to Editors by reporters for the press, ions, however favourable. which may be rectors of the new railway company is to be fide to prefix the word previouly, as it was Judge and. Dir POLLABY was bound to admit that given of the certain success of the line, and hoped, not only for their sakes, but for the the Bank should not speculate in real es- the Harbour Mastor was a difficult one; he
ly any one endorses the stinging, aflat made on them in the columns of the Daily
Press. Thus far the Editor. Mr POLLARD'e Juurse of action was, however, still more
objectionable than the article shich called
E
ment of any
for
No. 12- ẢI
all events the fact t British interpreters wer of in the auto of the in their par Willi pected to york cheap late Minisrresidenc preter, clacrount= performer uthe dutie eight office our ó- lead one boere that be pursued with regard more zealot of hardwor been selected or their American minister au can any are attac « shoaling system, as which these beenf selves in the perforo plomatic ti, owing of the United States however, by the way that Goverment would Scheme.
Having obained a
in this mouer from u milar prostion sho
to all the badg mer fact of this line being. necessaril supervised by our offing represe thus be direct interes Breach of faith took p went of heliue, an possess in paver of I faulting doplove, wou¬ to merchat thei properly ruded, why Hungkot,
the
other parts would very
to avail techies et
offered.
bers, this
larger i alier w
tion req:bed in each
The pitical advan
thus bringing Ching L
with Eatpeed Le
must no moreover, b
event of real Cla sene to England, this line for speedy cation in Peking v en the difclties att ot so ne chara is of mir importanc nents rich we sha
mon with the rest of it, and He host hea Mongul-legraph
cess.
We bli below followi Teport c Shanghai Banking C
HONGON AND
COMPANY
REPORT OF THE TORS TO THE ÕI GENERAL MEET
TO DE EL JI OFRK COMPA Hopeese, 1st 1800.
To the Proprieturs q
HotRONG
Cour
CEPLEXES. - TE
have the pleasure o accorts for the hab June ist, from wi the ne prits of the intera idazl
and
working $258,27.4 out of
the rebate the ar liminary expensės, appropriathu the shown by the foll- count which hav the Honotable WT". Ryrie Esq.
Ab tret utemoed
of the Hongkong Company,
30%
Cash Balace on K Bankers,...... Diaconte Loans, t Exchange Remitta Frelibinary Exper Dead Stock,........
LI
Faidup Capital $per Sha 40,000 Shares, 1st: Ball ou N tock paid
ticipation,
Resere Fund.... Deposits and No-
ula Bon,...... Exolange Accepta Prof at Loss A