200
For Sale.
FOR SALE.
Casks CLARET from BORDEAUX.
Apply to
"LANDSTÉIN & 00. ̧ Hongkong, March 10, 1876.
NOTICE.
TUDOR COMPANY.
N and after this Date, the Rotail Price of our NATURAL IOE will be ONE
ON
OENT par Pound.
JOHN F. HORGAN,
Agent.
Tudor Ice House,
Hongkong, May 4, 1876.
TAKASIMA COLLIERY,
tf.
JARDINE, MATHESON & Co., Agents..
FOR SALE, Large Takasima Cosl, at $8
per ton, ex Godown. Small Takasima Coal, $6 per ton, ex Godown,
Apply to
T. G. GLOVER, No. 7, Queen's Road, and at East Point. Hongkong, May 16, 1876.
To-day's Advertisements.
STEAM TO YOKOHAMA,
The P. & O. S. N. Co.'s 8. S. "BOMBAT"
will leave for the above place TO-MURROW, the 31st
May, at Daylight.
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A. MOIVER,
Superintendent. Hongkong, May 30, 1876. FOR SWATOW, AMOY & FOOCHOW. The Steamship
“NAMOAR
Captain WESTOBY, will be
despatched for the above Ports TO-MOR OW, the 31st Instant, at 10 a.m, instead of an previously notified.
For Freight or facsage, apply to
DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co.
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Hongkong, May 30, 1876.
FOR SINGAPORE AND PENANG, The Steamship
"OCEAN,""
•Captain Jacques, will leave
To-day's Advertisements.
NORWEGIAN BARK TASAN, FROM NEW YORK.
YONSIGNEES of Cargo by the above Named Weasel are bereby requested to send in their Bills of Lading to the Under- signed for countersignature, and to takeŢ immediate delivery of their Goods.
THE CHINA MAIL.
To-day's Advertisements, CITY HALL THEATRE.
FRIDAY & SATURDAY. NEXT.
FIRST APPEARANCE
ELOIA MAY'S
от
PASSENGERS. DEPARTED,
Por Esmeralda, for Manila, Mosstis F. C. Parker, Barcele, Vincent Smith, Ginati aud E, G. Endicott, Dr and Mm Stout, and 166 Chinese,
SHIPPING REPORTS.
Cargo impeding the discharge of the ROYAL ENGLISH OPERA BOUFFE 28th inst. at 10.30 am, when experienced Vessel will be landed and stored at Con- signees' risk and expense.
VOGEL, HAGEDORN & Co,
Agents. Hongkong, May 30, 1876-
FOR SALE NUMBER of NEW IRON WATER
A TANKS, 4 Feet square.
Apply to
CAPTAIN on BOARD, Amerinan Bark "American Lloyds." Hongkong, May 30, 1876.
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THE
FOR SALE.
UNDERMENTIONED
LAND
and BUILDINGS, AT HONGKONG :-- INLAND LOT 82.--The well-known House and Office latoly occupied by Mossra A.. HEARD &Co., adjoining the Cathedral Compound.
The Ground below the masonry retaining wall of the above abutting on the Queen's Road.
Annual Crown Rent, 8390.48. MARINE LOT 111, WANCHAL.-First-class and extensive Godowns,
Annual Crown Rent, $324..
AT YOKOHAMA:— Lots No. 6 and No. 27 in the Foreign Settlement.
No. 6 is situated on the Bund, and com. prisen an Eight-roomed Dwelling detached, with Garden all round, Offices, Godowns, Servants' Quarters, and Out- houses. Ares 1,064 Taubos of 36 square
feet.
Annual Ground Rent, $263.79.
No. 27 is separated from No. 6 by Water Street, and comprises large Tea Firing and other Gedowns, Floss Silk Press, Come prodore's Quarters, Stabling, and Fire Engine House. Aren, 854 Tsuboes,
Ground Rent, $154.97 per Annum - AT KOBE:—
The Property situated on the Bund, Ashore at 8 pm. TO. lately known as Messra A, BEARD & Co.'s,
MORROW, the dist Instant.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
JARDINE, MATHESON & Co., Hongkong, May 30, 1876.
Agents.
NOTICE.
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COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES. MARITIMES. PAQUEBOT POSTE FRANÇAIS.
The Company's Steamship
***MENZ ALDE," Captain PASQUALINI, will be despatched for YOKOHAMA Q. DE CHAMPEAUX, Acting Agent. Hongkong, May 30, 1876."
on 31st Instant, at 4 p.m.
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FOR AMOY (DIRECT) The Spanish Steamer
"ZAMBOANGA," ¡ÁREOHAVALA, Master, will leave
786
above on
WEDNESDAY
Next, the 31st Instant, at 5 pm.
For Freight or Passage, apply to Hongkong, May 30, 1876.
REMEDIO & Co. ̈ ̈ ̈
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STEAM TO SHANGHAI, (Taking Cargo at through rates to HIOGO & NAGASAKI)
The P. & O. 8. N. Co.'s S, S. "TEHERAN"
June, at Daylight.
will leave for the above place or THURSDAY, the 1st
A. MOIVER,
Superintendent. Hongkong, May 20, 1876.
NOTICE.
COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES
MARITIMES.
PAQUEBOT POSTE FRANCAIS.
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The Company's Steamship
"ANADYR," Captain De BUTLER, will be despatched for SHANGHAI on THURSDAY, the 1st June, at 10 a.m.
G. CHAMPEAUX,
Acting Agent.
Hongkong, May 30, 1876.
fel
FOR SAN FRANCISCO. (To follow the Wealthy Pendleton ")
The A1 American Bark
AMERICAN LLOYDS" Captain PARK, will have imme diate dispatch, as above. For Freight, at low rates, apply to
VOGEL, HAGEDOEN & Co. Hongkong, May 80, 1376,
FOR MANILA.
The A1 Norwegia Barque
FABAN
Captain SANDBERS, will have quick dispatch for above Port.
For reight, apply to
VOGEL HAGEDORN & 06.
Hongkong, May 80, 1876.
COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIE MARITIMES.
5. B. ANADER.
NOZUE.
COMPANY.
Opening Night Offenbach's Masterpiece
· "THE GRAND DUCHESS,” In its Entirety.
Full particulara next Issue. Hongkong, May 10, 1976.
Charters Effected.
The following anttlements have been effected since last Circular was published:
British ship Commissary, 900, hence to London, private,
German bark Ama, 938, Manila to New York, private
German bark Ama, 852, Manila to New York, private.
British bark Otago, 346, Manila to Lou don or to a Port on the Continent, private.
German bark Wodan, 439, hengs to Mauritius (vid Singapore), £650 in full.
American bark Wealthy Pendleton, 809,
hence to San Fraudsco, private.
American bark Willard Mudgett 575, hence to Honolalu, private.
British bark Prince Arthur, 200, Foochow to Adelaide, Sydney or Melbourne, £1,000 in full. Touron and back, $3,500 in full, 55 lay British ship Taunton, 688, henas to
days.
to Touron and back, $8,500 in full, 50 lay German bark Caroline Behn, 178, hence
days.
German bark Deutschland, 269, hopes to Haiphong and back, $1,600 in full, 80 lay
days.
British bark Mount Lebanon, 580, Wham pon to Tientsin (ieber), and Newchwang to Hongkong vid Chefoo, $8,600 in full, 50 lay days.
German bark Festa, 303, Whampoa to Tientain and back to Hongkong vid Now- ohwang, 60 cents per plcul, 85 lay days.
German bark Faugh Ballaugh, 250, Bang: kok to Hongkong (inside the Bar) 81 cants per pioul, (outside the Bar) 28 cents per cousisting of Offices, Dwelling Houses,pion, 25 lay days. One Two-storied Stone Godown, Two Tea- firing Godowns (One Wooden), &o.
Aren about 507 Taubes.
AT SHANGRAI The Property situated on the Band, and bounded South by the Nanking Road, and North by Messrs. LIVINGSTON & Co.'s Lot: consisting of Offoes, Two Dwelling Houses, Six Godowns, Silk Room, Shipping Office, e, and known as the King Ker Hoxe, Total area Mow 9.9.8.7, or square feet 65,587..
- ·
AT FOOCHOW
The Property situated on the South Bank of the Min, lately known as Messrs. A. HEARD & Co., consisting of Dwelling House, Offices, extensive Godowns, Tea- packing Sheds, &
German bark Ferdinand, 416, Bangkok to Hongkong, (lide the Bar) 31 cunts por picul, (outside the Bar) 26 cents per picul, 36 lay daya..
German bark Joachim Christian, 467, Newchwang to Hongkong, 22 cents per ptoul, 30 lay days,
French bark Charles Moreau, 368, New. chwang to Hongkong, 25 cents per pioul, 24 lay days.
British ship Caroline, 987, Cebu to Lon- don or Liverpool, private.
British steamer Arratoon Jpsar, 959, Monthly Charter, 2 months, $5,000 per month.
British bark Modden, 977, Newch wang to Hongkong, 20 cents per picul, 20 lay
days,
Area 40,720 square feet. Applications for Purobase, or further In San Francisco, private. formation, to be made to
J. WHITTALL,
T. GI INSTEAD, Trustees A. Heard & Co.'s Estate, 23, Queen's Road, Hongkong. Hongkong, May 80, 1876.
GENERAL WEEKLY SALE
#ANE, CRAWFORD & Co. will sell by Public Auction, in their Sale Room, Praya, on
FRIDAY,
the 2nd June, 1876, at Noon,- Silber-light Lamps, White Linen-front Shirts, Cambric Handkerchiefs, Butcher's Knives, Corkscrews, Tooth Brushes, Bath Bricks, Lavender and Cologne Water, and
73
50 cases Claret, Medoc,
Margaux. 50 Galvanized and Iron Tubes, fin. to Ifin.
Iron and Brass Screws, assorted sizes.
Also,
Sundry Household FURNITURE, comprising Drawing Room Suite of cary- ed Teak and Upholstered in Green Rep, Card and Side Tables, Wardrobes, Toilet Glass, Velvet Pile Table Cover.
Iron Bedstead, 6ft. Gin. by 8ft. 6in.
do.
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TEEIS OF SALE-Cash before delivery in Mexican Dollars, weighed at 7.1.7. The Lotor Lata, with all faults and errors of description, at purchaser's risk on the fall of the hammer.
Hongkong, May 80, 1876. ・・
Not Responsible for Debts.
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Neither the Captain, the Agents, nor
Owners will be Responsible for any Debt antracted by the Officers or Crew of the following Vessels, during their stay in Hongkong Harbour ;-
ALsta, German barque, Capt, Lehmeyer. Melchers & Co.
Ligs, British barque, Captain John Inokay--Broadbear, Anthony & Co.
1YHIGENIA, German bargne, Captain Matzer, Wm. Pustan & Co.
Hose, British barque, Captain Boulton. Gibb, Livingston & Co Gomer, American ship, Captain William H..Bray.
BED WILL, British ship; Captain J.
CONSIGNILS of Care - Branthwaiter
"Euphrals," from London, in connes tion with the above Stsamer are hereby Informed that their Goode, ers being Ianded and stored at their ritt at the Company's Godowns, whence dellvery may be obtained from TOMORROW, the Bist Inalant, at 10 4.2.
WODAN, German barque, Capt. Moyor. Wm. Pustan & Co.
VINDER, British barque, Captain Joba Parkhouse,
Ruifbos, British barque, Capt. Tihutan, Arnhold, Karberg & Co. Zoots, British barque, Captain Geo. Scarlet--Gilman & Co.
American ship Swallow, 1,239, hence to American bark American Lloyde, $10, hence to San Francisco, private
SHIPPING.
ARRIVALS.
May 29, Ningpo, British steamer, 761. Rayner, Shanghai May 26, General.
SIEMSSEN & Co.
May 23, 9.30p.m., Mecca, British steamer, 87, 9.3 Mens Ball
for KEE.
May 29, Pelho, German banjue, 250, S. Christiansen, Bangkok May 11, General- ABKHOLD, KARIERO & Co.
•
May 29, Paradies, German barque, 546, W. Thurbe, Bangkok May 10, Rice.-W.x. Puarau & Co.
Day 30, Mari Alfred, French barque, 809, P. Leclero, Bangkok May 12, General.
-LANDSTEL & Co.
May 30, Butuan, Spanish steamer, 257, Fremoya, Manila May 26, General.-H.
KIER.
May 30, Casandra, German steamer, 047, H. Langer, Saigon May 25, Rice, JARDINE, MATHESON & Co.
May 30, Altona, German steamer, 1,179, Müller, Saigon May 26, Rice. W
PUSTAV & Co.
May 30, Anadyr, Franck str., 3,000, De Butler, Marseiller April 23, Naples 25, Port Bald 29, Suez May 1, Aden 6, Galle 15, Singapore 22, and Saigon 23, Mails and General.MESSAGERIES MARITIMES.
May 30, Teheran, British steamer, 1087, A. B. Johnson, Bombay May 1, Galle 17, Penang 22, and Singapore 24, Mails and General.-P. &0. 8. N. Co. -
May 80, Abbotsford, Brit, steamer, -649, Chas. Patterson, Saigon May 22, Rice, JARDINE, MATHESON & Co.
DEPARTURES, May 80, Racehorse, for Bangkok,
80, Esmeralda, for Manis
CLEARED,
Feiga, for Nicolejefski Alma, for Marile.
Anna, trom Manila, Charter Oak, for New York, Waskt, for Haiphong. Namos, for Swatow, du Luw, for Fooshow.
PASSENGERS.
·AZRIVED, Per Ninggo, from Shanghat, 24 Chinese. Por Mecca, from Cooktown, Mrs Shielda and child, and 84 Chinese,
Per Buttar, from Manila, the Europaan. Pur Cdasandra, from Saigon, 18 Chfuess. Per Altona, from Salgon, 10 Chiness. Per Anadyr, for Hongkongi from Mer- Mrs Chapmann, Mr and Min Gisquel and bellion, Diestre Morris and Pereira: Mr and female servant, Messrs Sim, Tehong Ki Teng. Fathbre Bragnion and Grandpierre from Singapore, Miss L Raiss and obs Chi nere from Balgon, 6 Chinese For Shang Sail from Mataeilles, Mr de España (Spanith Ambassador), Massen Roustan, Dobrenelle and Rosesel; from Singapore, Me and Mrs Prosper. For Yokohama: from Maraeilis, Meeurs Besson, Lespasse, Mr and Mrs Thurel, and Mt Bael
Per Teheran, for Hongkong: from South- JOAKIM CHRISTIAN, German barque ampton, Comt. Pusey, R.R., and European WILLARD MUROEett, American barque, Penang, Chinassi from Singapore, 11 Captain JB, Dickey.Jardine, Matheson Chinese, For Amey from Penang, 19 & Co
Ohtness For Shanghali from. Bombay, Avgust, German briy, Captain 2, Bila, Me Barry Willams from Singapore, Me
King and Boiler Artletes.. jed-Edusza Schelluss & Co,
Optional Cargo will be forwarded on, Kihless intimation is reveived from the Con signees, before 4 p.m. Today, the 80th Instant, fequesting it to be landed here..
Bill of Lading will be countersigned by the Undersigned.
Goods remaining unclaimed after Tužs
A
TAUNTON, British ship, Captain James Clark
bay, the 6th June, at Noon, will be/ Daptam H. C. Reimer.Wm. Pustau & Co. nervant, Messrs Snell, R.K., and Ivea į from i
subject to rent and landing charger
No Fire Insurance has been affected.
G, DE CHAMPEAUX,
Acting Agent, Hongkong, May 30, 1876,
The British steamier Ningpo reports: fine weather with S.W. winds until the
E.N.E. winds and cloudy weather. At 2.60 p. on the 27th pamod one of the Castle line of Steamers, and on the 28th at 6.80 a.m. another of the same line, at 2.50 p.. same day passed ka, Amoy and ano- ther steamer, namo unknown.
The Spanish steamer Butuan reports: Fresh Easterly winds with rain throughout the passage.
The German steamer Cassandra roports:- Loft Saigon on the 25th, to Cape Padaran heavy squalls and strong Westerly wind, then calm for a while, wind going to North ward increasing to strong N. and N.W., cloudy and rainy weather with low Baro- motor.
The German steamer Altous reports: First day fine weather, last four days strong Northerly winds and heavy ses to arrival.
The British steamer Mecca reports: Left Cooktown on the 14th with strong winds from S.E., rain and bad weather. Prased Booby islend on the night of the 16th, thence to Celebes Sea unsettled weather, aquails generally southerly and much rain on entering the Celebes Bea; on the 21st began to get strong westerly squalls and rain which increased in violence on ap- Prosching the Straits of Basilan, during the passage through that Straite and up to 200 miles to N.E. of Northumberland Straits, experienced horrible blinding, rain and several hours with the violence of a full equalls in quick succession, blowing for gale from every point of the Compass, all qurrent setting to southward along the and densely covered up and a very strong
MEMOS. FOR TO-MORROW. Shipping.
Daylight. Bombay leaves for Yokohama. 10a.m.-- Nense leaves for Swator,
Amoy and Bocchow.
[No. 4031-M 30, 1978.
been passed," so that if this be correct, the members of the Mission have not, So nor will they witness any execution. far the only good that seems to hav been done by the despatch of the Mission is that which results from the pasango 10 am-Delivery of Goods per Anadyr through the country of a British Mission may be obtained from M. Com under such cironmstances, but it is quite clear from the despatches of Sir Thomas that this was not the main object of the journey which was to afford a guarantee to the British public that
...Godowns,
Spa-Ocean leaves for Singapore and
Paunng.
4 p.m.-Mensaleh leaves for Yokohama,
5 p.m.---Zamboanga leaves for Amoy justice had boon done for the foul
(direct.)
murder of the representative of ite Go- Thermopylee leaves for Foochow (direct)] vernment.
on or about this date.
Goods per Lome undelivered after this
date subject to rent. Shipping Orders regarding Optional Car go ex jou for shipment per Deucalion must be obtained from the Agents nol later than this date.
Auctions. Noon-Sale of Machines, faks, Stationery and Household Furniture, at Hongkong
Times Office.
TO ADVERTISERS.
All these circumstances being consi- derod, and having in view the disquiet- ing rumours that now come from Peking, there does appear to be reasonable ground for thinking that Sir Thomas Wade is dissatisfied with the results of the mission to Yunnan-fu, and that the demands ke is now said to be. pressing upon the Chinese Government have something to do with that undertaking. According to the Courier the Chinese both at Feking and at Shanghai are still in an anxious frame of mind with re- spect to the results of the enquiry. Our The attention of Advertisans is respect contemporary however, does not think fully drawn to the fact that a copy of the that force will be necessary to support China Matt has for some time past been placed on board of every Steamer and Sail any demands Sir Thomas may be mak ing Vessel on arrival in this Harbouring. His despatches show that he is Facilities which have recently been placed being vigorously supported by the Go- within the reach of Captains and Officers of vernment at Home and that he is pre- Ships have resulted in a material increase pared to follow up his demands by to the Subscription List of the Mall force if necessary, but it is notorious, amongst the shipping la port; and assays the Courier, that in all cases in arease the usefulness of the Shipping List special arrangements have been made to 15 and to extend the circulation in the Baf, these advantages will be at once apparent
to Advertisers.
shore but rushing to the eastward between the islands and on the coast of Mindano and Pauay, a heavy ses running through the Straits of Northumberland the wea ther became better with steady S. W. winds accompanied with rain, from 1st. 18 to Hongkong fresh wind from N.N.E. and at clear oky. Arrived 9 am, of the 29th; all well.
Orders may be sent to
GEO. MURRAY BAIN, China Mall Office,
Chinese will hold out to the leat no- whigh pressure is put upon them, the ment, and then succumb to the inevi table; and they are perfectly alive to the fact that, besides having a strong fleet in Chinese waters, there are four thousand troops held in readiness in Burmah, which the Minister reserves. The publication of this is commened his right to march across the frontier in case of need. The position of Sir Tho 7.20 p.m.
mas, adds the Courier, is about as strong as it well can be, and there is every reason to think he intends to take the fullest equitable advantage of his power. We append the additional information the News gives of the proceedings as Yunnan-fu →→→
BIRTH.
POST OFFICE NOTIFICATIONS. On the 13th April, at 8, Devonport-strect, MAILS WILL OLOBE:—
Hyde-park, the Wife of Ernest Deacon, of
DEATHS. SWATOW, AMOY & FOOCHOW. Canton, of a Son.
For
Per NAMOA, at 9.20 a.m. To-morrow, the Blat Inst., instead of as pre- viously notified.
For BINGAPORE AND PENANG.-
Per OUGAN, at 2.30 p.m. To-morrow,
the 31st Inst.
For YOKOHAMA.-
Per MENIALEH, at 8.80 p.m. To
morros, the lot lost. For AMOY.-
Por ZAMBOANGA, at 8.80 p.m. To-
morrow, the 81st Inst
For HAINAN & HAITONG.-
Per WASHI, at 5 p.m. Tomorrow, the 31st Inat., instead of as previously notified. For SHANGEAL--
Per TEHERAN, at 5 p.m. Tomorrow, the 31st Inst. Late letters received from 0.10 to 5.30 p.m. Por ANADYR, at 91⁄2, on Thursday, the 1st June. Late lettern received from 0.10 to 9.30 a.m. For BANGKOK.
Per DANUBE, at 8.50 p.m., on Friday,
the 2nd June.
The departure of the Str. CHEOPS is
postponed till further notice.
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MAILS BY THE UNITED STATES PACKET. The United States Mall Packet OCEANIC
will be despatched on THURS DAY, the 2st June, with Mails for Japan, San Francisco, and the United States, which will be closed as followa 2P.M. Registry of Letters ceases. 2.30 P.M. Post-Office closes. 2.30 r. M. Correspondence may be posted on board the Packet with Late Fee of 12 cents extra Postage 2.50 . M. when the Mall is finally closed.
ALFRED LISTER,
Postmaster General, General Post Office, Hongkong, May 13, 1876.
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until
Fut
MAILS BY THE ENGLISH PACKTE, -- The English Contract Packet LOM- BARDY, will be despatched with the Maile for Europe, do, on SATUR DAY, the 3rd June.
ALFRED LISTER,
Postmaster General General Post Offics, Hongkong, May 28, 1876. -
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MAILS BY THE FRENCH PACERS.— The French Contract Packet AMAZONE
On the 3rd April, at Malta, on his way home from Bombay, William Haseldon Cowley, of Stoke Newington, in the service of the P. and 0. Company,
On the 14th April, Jane, widow of Carl Heinrich Hartupg, of Jersoy, aged G3,
Native reports from Yunnan say that Li Han-chang did not sit in Court on any of the days when formal enquiry into the murder of Margary and the attack on Colonel Browne's expedition was biling hold. Neither did the Governor, who de alized ca the plea that suspicion had been
THE CHINA MAIL. expressed against himself, of complicity in
It wa
the outrage. The Court was composed of the Faatal, two Taotais, and the Nestal HONGRONG, TUESDAY, MAY 30, 1876.
(Criminal Judge).... Copies of the whole of the evidence taken have been sent to Mr SHANGHAI papers received here last night Wade. No sentense seems to have been furnish us with some additional informa- passed, but Li Han-chang is said to condur tion in regard to the Margary affair, in condemning Si Huieh-tas, Tsiang, tho The News gives the substance of native General in command, and the Ting, or reports from Yunnan which confirma the Chief Magistrate of the Teng Yueh-chow (Momein) district. The position of the statement that the enquiry was almost Governor in the watter does not seem to concluded on the arrival of the Mission, be very clearly understood. Report says "Ton or fifteen sittings of the Court that Li Han-chang treated him "distantly were held," says our contemporary, on his fret arrival, and implied suspicion "and the enquiry was concluded before of his complicity; but latterly they were on Mr Grosvenors party arrived, a great pile better terms. This may mean anything, that the Governor was very unwilling to of evidence having been accumulated, or nothing at all. What seems clearer is The members of the Mission worked very arrest Li Hsieh-tai and the other mandarins hard to master this, and one Court was implicated, and that high words passed held after their arrival" There seema between him and Li on the subject, now to be little doubt that the investiga Eventually he consented. The first mar Lions into the outrage had almost if not, arrested was the General commanding at quite reached their final stage when Mr Momen; and his enecessor was made use Grosvenor and his companions arrived of to arrest Li Heieh-tsi.
a dificult pleaded that the latter was at the town, and we cannot help repeating an to
AS catch, ho had
many our assertion that this is a most surprising followers and much induence in bús circumstance. It is perfectly clear from distrist; but he was caught-precisely as the final letters of instruction sent by it was anggested here, six months ago, Sir Thomas Wade to the two chief that he might be-by stratagem. He was members of the Mission that he invited to dinner with the new Commandant did not expect the enquiry to be finished and went! It is reported that Li Han- when the party reached their destine-cheng sent a member of his own family as a private emissary to Manwoin, to enquire tion. In his letter to Mr Grosvenor, into the circumstances of Margary's murder, dated the 23rd October, he says "You and that a narrative was drawn up and will do well to keep yourself in reserve, handed to Mr Grosvenor. There is nothing and allow Messrs Davenport and Baber in Chinesa report pointing to any difference to attend at the trial or examination of between Li Han-chang and the British the Chiness." From this it is sufficient Commissioners in their view of where the ly evident that Sir Thomas intended guilt lies, but it is perhaps not likely that such would be let out, if it existed." The that the members of the Mission should latter are said to have been treated with be present at the investigations, and respect, and lodged in a Total's yamin a there are other passages in the letters Yunnan-foo. which also go to prove that this was his intention, Besides, if the members of the Mission were not to attend the " trial, it seems to us that the sending of
THE SPIRIT OF THE MORNING PRESS.
The Press calls attention to the fact that them on this perilous journey was about the report of Dr Ayres, the Colonial Surgeon, as useless and absurd a proceeding as has not yot appeared in the Gazette, and also could well be devised. All that appears comments on the instructions issued with
will be despatched on SATURDAY. to have been left-for them to do was the 10th June, with Malls to Bad to peruse the evidence that had been respect to the proposed journey of the Mikado through the United Kingdom and taken before they reached the town, of Japan to the north of his dominions, Europe, via Marseilles; to Salgon, Singapore, Batatin, Galle, Australia, and surely this could bave been done New Zealand, Tasmania, Fiji, Aden, just as satisfactorily at Peking as at Seychelles, Rouvion, Mauritias, Yunnan-fu, There was certainly no Ster, and Alexandria,
ALFRED LISTER,
Postmaster General, Oenersi Post Office, Hongkong, May 27, 1878
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General Memoranda, THURSDAY, June 1:-
Daylight-Teheran leaves for Shanghai, 10 am..-Anadyr leaves for Shanghai. 3 p.m.-Occidental & Oriental 8. 5. Co.'s
Steamer Odcante leaves for Yokohama and San Francisco.. 9p.m.Meeting of Zutland Lodge. FRIDAY, June 2
Noon Sale of Steam Launch Blanchs at
Harbour Master's Office. Noon. General Weekly Salo by Messrs
Lane, Crawford & Co. Deucalion leaves for Shanghal on or
about this date
Royal English Opera at Ulty Hall SATURDAY, June S.--~--
Noon-English Mall leaves for Ports
of Call and Europo p.m. Sale of Household No 8, Gough Street. Goods per Karo undelivered after this
date subject to rent. MONDAY, June
THE HONGKONG NATIVE PRES. The Chineso Mall continues to give a necessity for the Mission to undertake translation of the despatches in reference to such a journey as this, over a country
possessing no railroads or facilities for the Yunnan effair,
The Chung Ngel San Po discredits the travel, and with grave doubts in exist ence as to the security of their lives, for assertion that the literary Chancellor of the purpoas merely of reading over a Saschuen was the author of an inflammatory certain unmber of documents. Written memorial against foreigners or Christianity. esidence is a thing that can be very Christian Religion he always been a source easily transmitted from one part of the
country to another, even in China, and of trouble to China, and it is singular that the idea of a party of gentlemen officially these troubles should always happen when travelling thousands of miles at the risk | China is involved with other nations in other of their lives to peruse certain documents matters. It thinks the Government should that could very well have been forward-
ed to them at their starting point, is not adopt immediate means to adjust this ques tien. Commenting on the enormous intressé They do not ag a very brilliant one, paar even to have witnessed the execu- of robberies in Canten, it says the root of the tion of any one of the prisoners arraigned evil does not lie in gambling, but in the un of this osion, which was another scrupulous sale of offices by a late Viceroy, object Sir Thomas Wade had in sending who had once been & Tartar General. the mission to Yunnan, as is clearly Broughshown in his despatches.
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may accept at Bret, carried into effect." the Volunteers and Government Fire Brța We now know that the Mission has left gades will take place at the Coutral Fire Venner.fu, and in the Nunjust received Brigade Bitation tomorrow, the 510) Inst.) -
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