for Sale.
MacEWEN, FRICKEL & Co.,
EG to announce the ARRIVAL of the
following FIRST-CLASS
BBG
STORES,
dro.
Ex OCEANIC,” "LORD OF THE ISLES," And Other Late Arrivals,
Finest California BUTTER in Rolls. Good Cooking BUTTER in Kega. Pine Apple CHEESE.
Limburg CHEESE..
Sap Sage CHEESE.
Prime Gilroy CHEESE.
Fine Eastern HAMS, Fine Eastern BACON. Prime Smoked SALMON,
Smoked HERRINGS.
Boston MACKEREL.
SALMON BELLIES,
Family PIG PORK and BEEF in Kege. Flokfed OK-TONGUES.
Boneless and Good Dry CODFISH.
-SAUERKRAUT in Kegs.
To-day's Advertisements,
THEATRE
ROYAL,
CITY HALL. Under the Distinguished Patronage HIS EXCELLENCY THE GOVERNOR,
J. POPE HENNESSY, C.M.G. ROYAL ITALIAN OPERA COMPANY.
IGNOR CAGLI has the honour to
announce that he will give a
GRAND OPENING CONCERT,
As an Introduction to the Orena SEASON,
TO-MORROW EVENING, Saturday, Nov. 15th,
PROGRAMME: FIRST PART. 1.---Caratina Cenerentola....... Rossini
Signor CourESI,
"Ne Plus Ultra" APPLE RINGS.
Verdi. 2.-Duo Trorstore...........................................
Signora OESOLINI, Signor BERGAMASCHI; 3.-Romanza Forza del Destino Verdi,
Signor ETRISCIA. 4.-Aria Favorita (0 mlo Fer-
nando)...
Signora GENOLINI. 5.Duo Trovatore (ai nostri
monti)...........
Verdi. Signora MANCINI and Signor SERICIA. 6.-Finalo Ernaal ( sommo
Carlo)
Verdi,
Donizetti.
Finest CAVIARE and SARDELLES.
Fresh APPLES.
BICKORY NUTS.
PEOAN NUTS.
BRAZIL NUTS.
PEANUTS,
COMB HONEY In FramES,
Pure Orange BLOSSOM HONEY. BROUGHAM'S TURKEY & TONGUE, Do. . LUNCH TONGUE, Do. Compressed HAM.
L MCNEIL & LIBBY's Compressed
HAM.
L. MONEIL & LIBBY's Corned BEEF. L. MCNEIL & LABBY's Compressed
TONGUE.
Green TURTLE, 1lb. and 21b, tins. Boneless Spiced PIG'S FEET. Assorted Devilled MEATS. Baked PORK and BEANS.
+
BY THE COMPANY.
SECOND PART.
Paccini. 1.-Grand Duo Saf...
Signore GENOLINI and MANCINI. 2.-Cavalloa Figaro (Barblere) Kossini,
Signor BERGAMASCHI, 3,-Duo Ruiz Blus..................................... Marchelti Signora GEN LISI and Signor SBRISCIA.
Gomez. 4.-Grand Arla Salvatore Rosa, Signor BAGAGIOLO, 5.Aria Elestr d'Amore......... Donizetti. Signor CORTESI, First aot Trovatore,in- cluding Arla Romanza and Teretto...
CALIFORNIA CRACKER Co.'s GINGER 6.
CAKES.
CALIFORNIA CRACKER Co.'s SODA
BISCUITS.
Verdi,
CALIFORNIA CRACKER Co.'s OYS. Signora GENOCINI and Signori SBRICIA and
TER CRACKERS.
WAFER BISCUITS per
Found.
OATMEAL in Casks.
Frosh CORNMEAL
Cracked WBEAT.
BUCK WHEAT, RYE FLOUR, HOMINY.
CUTTING'S Assorted JELLIES in Glass
Pots
CUTTING'S ABSorted DESSERT FRUITS.
Do
QUEEN'S OLIVES.
Do,
Pickled LIMES,
Do.
Stuffed PEPPERS.
Do,
ASPARAGUS,
Do.
Asst. Corned VEGETABLES,
Do.
Assorted PICKLES.
Do..
Assorted SAUCES.
White BEANS.
Split PRAS.
MESS' FORK and BEEF,
BORDEN'S Condensed MILK
(very fresh). &c., &o.,
do..
UBONSE & BLACKWELL'S HOUSEHOLD STORES.
Z
MULsow's
Assorted German SAUSAGES.
Do. Do. VEGETABLES. Long ASPARAGUS (very fine).
PHILIPPE & CANAUD'S
BARDINES.
Assorted PATES.
JOHN MOTR & SONS' Celebrated Family STORES. Game PIES, Voal and Ham PIES.
Truffled SAUSAGES.
Cambridge SAUSAGES.
Bologna SAUSAGIS.
Pork SAUSAGES.
SAVELOYS,
SALMON CUTLETS (in Indian Sauce). HADDOCK ROES. Fried SOLES. Kippered HERRINGS. BLOATERS. HERRINGS A LA SARDINE.
OATMEAL, &o., &c.
BOOKS!
BOOKS!!
BOOKS! 1-1
The Latest and most Popular NOVELS,
BY FIRST-CLASS AUTHORS, DICTIONARIES,
&o.,
do.
&o.,
"Cable Coil," "Perfection" and "Empress of India " TOBACCOS.
Specially Selected CIGARS.
Cavite CHEROOTS.
Princessa CHEROOTS.
Cavite CIGARS.
Princessa CIGARS,
Aroceros CIGARS.
Vegueros CIGARS.
Choice No. 3 Meisig CHEROOTS, Choice No. 3 Forlin CIGARS.
REVOLVERS & RIFLES.
Breech loading Central Fire FOWLING
PIECES,
Electro-Plated "British Bell Dog" REVOLVERS
SMITH AND WESSON'S REVOLVERS. OCET'S DERINGER PISTOLS AND REVOLVERS.
CARTRIDGES, &o, &c. Hongkong, October 15, 1879,
BERGAMASCni.
Prices of Admission :
Dress Circle,
..$3.
Family Tickets to admit three,......$7. Stalls,...
.$2. .$1.
Back Seats,.. Doors Open at 8.30; Performance to commence at 9 p.m.
Tickets may be obtained from Messrs KELLY and WALSH's, where a Plan of the Theatre can be seen.
This Concert wil se given to enable the Public to judge of the raerits of this Great Company, and if sufficient support can be obtained the Director proposes to give a Subscription Series of Eight different Operas. The Subscription for the season will be for a single Ticket $18, for a Fami ly Ticket, admitting Three Persons, not transferable, $40.
flongkong, November 14, 1879. n16
COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES.
S. S. AMAZONE.
NOTICE. CSSIGNEES of Cargo por 8. s. Indus, from London, in connec. tion with the above Steamer, are hereby informed that their Goods are being landed and stored at their rink at the Com. pany's Godowns, whence delivery may be obtained immediately after landing.
Optional Cargo will be forwarded on, anless intimation is received from the Con algnoes, before Noon TO-DAY, the 14th Inst., requestlug it to be landed here.
Bills of Lading will be countersigned by the Undersigned,
Goods remaining unclaimed after FRI- DAY, the 21st Inst. at Noon, will be subject to rent and landing charges,
No Fire Insurance has been effested.
G. DE CHAMPEAUX, Agent. Hongkong, November 14, 1870. FOR SWATOW, AMOY & FOOOHOW.
THE GRINA NAIL.
To-day's Advertisements,
CARGO,
Temperature.
[No. 5103-NOVEMBER 14, 1879,
Per S. 8 Agamemnon, Hongkong to | (Taken at Messrs Falconer & Co.'s Premises, SHIRE LINE OF STEAMERS. London, sailed 11th November -128,470
Query's Road)\ 168 Congou, 142,372 lbs. Scouted Caper,
HONGKONG, November 18 FOR YOKOHAMA AND HIOGO.
28,450 lbs. Scented Orange Pekoe, and 760 BAROMETER-9 AM... The Steamah!p
lbs. Borts-total 205,042 Iba.; 241 bales.
1. P.M.... "MERIONĖTHSHIRE, Waste Silk, 50 bales Ponjum, 20 pkgs.' RICKARD, Commander, ex- Silk Piece Goode, and 406 pkgs, Sundries. THERMOMETER -9 A. M... pected here on or about the-For New York, 13 pkgs. Chinaware. 18:b iust, will have immediate despatch for
no21
tho above Ports.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
ADAMSON, BELL & Co., Agents. Hongkong, November 14, 1879.
The Steamship"
*KWANGTUNG," Captain ABBOTT, will be de- spatched for the above Parts on TUESDAY, the 18th Instant, at Day light.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co. Hongkong, November 14, 1879. no18
NOTICE.
COMPAGNIE DES MÉSSAGERIES MARITIMES. PAQUEBOT POSTE FRANCAIS,
The Company's Steamship
"TANAIS,"
no15
Command, DEZA MARUELLE, Will be despatched for YOKOHAMA TO-MORROW, the 15th lnst., at 1 p.m. G. DE CHAMPEAUX, Agent. Hongkong, November 14, 1879.
NOTICE.
COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES. PAQUEBOT POSTE FRANÇAIS,
The Company's Steamship
AMAZONE," Commandant LoRMIER, will be despatched for SHANGHAI TO-MORROW, the 15th Inst, st 5 pm. G. de CHAMPEAUX, Agent. Hongkong, November 14, 1879,
TREASURY BILLS.
TENDERS of SPECIE, Mexican Dol
POST OFFICE NOTICES. MAILS will close:-
For AMOY AND MANIDA,—
Per Emuy, at noon, on Saturday, the
15th inst.
For YOKOHAMA.---
Por S. S. Tanais, To-morrow, the 15th Inst. Registry conces at 0.16 p.m. Mali closes at 0.30 p.m. Faid Corre- spondence may then be posted in the moveable" box on board the Packet.
CALOUTTA.-
Tare current in this Colony, weighing For STRAITS SETTLEMENTS, And 7.1.7, in exchange for BILLS, drawn at 10 daya' sight, on the Lords Commissioners of Her Majesty's Treasury, will be RE- CEIVED by the TERASUREE until 12, Noon, MONDAY, the 17th Instant,
The Tenders to atate the Total Amount required, and the Amount for which each Bill should be drawn; but no Billa will be issued for sums below £1,000.
The Tenders to be in duplicate, in Sealed Covers, addressed to "The Treasurer," and endorsed "Tenders for Treasury Bills.'
The right to accept, or reject, any or all the Tonders is reserved.
FOR SHANGHAI The Steamship -
"AMOY," G. H, DREWES, Master, will be despatched for the above Port TO-MORROW, Saturday, the 15th Inst.,
atiá p.m.
J. MUSKETT, Captain, Treantrer Treasury Office, Commissariat Buildings,
Queen's Road, Hongkong, 13th Nov., 1879. no16
Not Responsible for Debts.
Reither the Captain, the Agents, nor
Owners will be Responsible for any Debt contracted by the Officers or Crew of the tollowing Vessels, during their stay in Hongkong Harbour:--
HAZEL HOLME, British barque, Capt. J. Wm. Millican,Vogel & Co.
PAUL MARIE, French barque, Capt. F. Gaillard.-Carlowitz & Co,
OBERON, German barque, Captain S. S. Schmidt. Arnbold, Karberg & Co,
EBENEZER, British barkentine, Captain J. Milne-Melchera & Co.
Per Venice and Sues, at 2.30 p.m., on']
Saturday, the 15th lost.
For BIOGO, YOKOHAMA (AND NAGA-
SAKI).-
Per Niigata Maru, at 2.30 p.m., on
Saturday, the 15th inst.
For SHANGHAL--
Per S. S. Amazone, To-morrow, the 15th Inst. Registry cesses at 3.45 p.m. Mail closes at 4 p.m. Late Letters received from 4.10 to 4.30 with 18 cents Late Fee. Paid Correspondence may then be posted in the moveable box on board the Packet.
Per Amoy, at 3.30 p.m. To-morrow, the
15th fust.
For STRAITS SETTLEMENTS, SUEZ,
AND LONDON.-.
Par Benledi,, at 3.30 p.m. To-morrow,
the 15th inat.
For SWATOW.--
Per Yottung, at 5 p.m. Tomorrow, the 16th inst., instead of as previously
For
notified.
HOIHOW AND PAKHOL- Per Kiungchow, at 9 a.m., on Sunday, the 16th inst., instead of a pre- viously notified,
For SWATOW, AMOT, & FOOCHOW.- Per Kwangtung, at 6 p.m., on Monday,
the 17th inst.
For BANGKOK.—
-Per Rajanattianuhar, at 5 p.m., on
Monday, the 17th lost,
PALMA, German barque, Capt. Riugo.- MAILS BY THE FRENCH PACKET.-
The French Contract Packet Ava will Melchers & Co.
ZEPHYR, British barque, Captain John Cornford.—Abdoolally Ibrahim & Co.
SHIPPING.
ARRIVALS,
Nov. 14, Amazone, French steamer, 2102, Lormier, Marseilles Oct. 5, Naples 7, Port Said 11 Suez 13, Aden 18, Galle 28, Singapore Nor. 5, and Saigon 8, Mails and General-MESSAGERIES MARITIMES.
Nov. 14, Oluf, Danish steamer, 976, J. A. Androgen, Sydney Oct. 11, Newcastle 19, and Cooktown 27, Coal-GEO. R. STEVENS & Co.
Nos. 14, Bented, British steamer, 1000, James Ross, Foochow Nov. 12, Tea- ADAMSON, BELL & Co.
Nov. 14, Amoy, British steamer, from Canton.
Nov. 14, Ktoangtung, British steamer, 674, Abbott, Foochow Nov. 11, Amoy 12, and Swatow 13, General.--DOUGLAS LA- PRAIK & Co.
Nov. 14, Zephyr, British barque, 895, John Cornford, Bangkok Oct. 16, General.
ABBOOLALLY EBRADIM.
DEPARTURES. Nov. 14, Douglas, for Coset Ports.
14, Washi, for Haiphong. 14, Norseman, for Bangkok, 14, H.M,S. Egeria, for a cruise.
CLEARED.
Fottung, for Swatow. Hans, for Hamburg.
PASSENGERS, ARRIVED.
Per Amazone, for Hongkong: from Mar- seilles, Mr Drown, Rov. Mr and Mrs Piton; from Suez, Mr Travers (German Consul) and servant; from Singapore, Mr Dennys, Father Lemonnier, Mr Cagli and Opera Troupe, and 6 Chinese; from Saigon, Mr Lalande, and 65 Chinese.-For Shanghai: from Marseilles, Mra Taylor, Mrs Dyer, Mra Hans, Mesere Walsh and Skipworth, Revs. Juen Zustzen, Lai Yang Fu, and Za. Lon Lean; from Port Said, Mr Statopalo, -For Yokohama: from Marseilles, Messrs Broeschen, Opport, Yatake, Collins and son, Woodisord, Doderlein, Katsura, and Schaal; from Batavia, Mr de Montandiu; from Saigon, Messrs Cautellier and Step hant and 7 companions.
Per Olaf, from Sydacy, do, Rev. F. W. Davis, and 39 Chinese.
Per Kuangtung, from Coast Ports, Mrs Robinson, Miss Robinson, Mrs Schonfeldt, Messrs Robinson, Schoufeldt and Thomas, and 121 Chinese.
Per Zephyr, from Bangkok, 2 Chiness. DEPARTED, Per Douglas, for Swatow, Capt. O'Bergh, and Mr Yauasoon; for Amoy, Mr and Mrs Danver,
Į
SHIPPING REPORTS.
The Danish steamer Olaf reports: Fine weather to Mindoro Straits. Rough and stormy in the China Sea with the wind wearing round from the North-west to the North-east.
The British steamer Benledi reports: Fine weather throughout..
The British barque Zephyr reports: First part light baffling winds and calms; latter part strong gales, northerly and north-easterly.
The British steamer Kwangtung reports :
Left Foochow the 11th inst., and arrived in Amoy the 12th; left the same day, and arrived in Swatow the 18th inst; left the
same day for Hongkong. Had throughout the passage moderate N. E. monsoon and ine weather. In Foochow 8.-8. Benledi. In Amoy : H. M. S. Frolic, In Swatow i 2016 | 5. S. Hwal Yun, and Bakon ddeisten.
For Freight or Pamage, apply to
SIEMSSEN & Co, Hongkong, November 14, 1879,
Do. Do.
LA
4 F.M....
30 276 30.20) 30.200
78
De,
1 P.M....
་་
74
Do,
4 P.M....
Do,
(Wot bulb) 9 a.*.
72 65
Do,
Do I P.M.
06
.Do.
Do.
66
Do. Maxim
74
Do. Minimum overnight
$5
MAA08. FOR TO-MORROW.
Shipping:
those whose views and interests ho so ably represcuta.
There is one point in Mr Keswick's letter which ought to be specially noted -viz, the absence of personal feeling in his consistent opposition to the poli- cy of the present Governor. He writes:
I have never allowed, in calling attention to questions, the smallest degroo of personal feeling to be shown: my molives bavo boon public, not personal.' This is the only true standpoint upon which public criticism of any kind can be made. It is unfortunately the fashion in certain circles here--and the defect is one peculiar to small communities to. regard every one who takes a prominent part in public discussions in Hongkong,
Noon.-French Mall leaves fór Ports of and who dares to express his opinions
Call and Europe.
Noon.-Emuy leaves for Manila.
1 p.m.-Tanais leaves for Yokohama. 3 p.m.-Venice and Suez leave for Sin
gapore, &c. 3 pm-Mitsu Bishi Mall leaves for
Yokohama via Kobé.
J
4 p.m-Amoy leaves for Shanghai. 5 p.m.-Amazone leaves for Shanghal.
Auction.
Meetings.
9.p.m. -Meeting of Preseverance Lodge.
Amusement, 9 p.m.---Operatio Concert at the City Hall,
freely and openly, as necessarily a per- sonal enemy of those criticised, That such a pernicious notion is assiduouely fostered is much to be regretted; for, as Mr Keswick says (and it is especially true under the conditions above alluded to), "the strong condemnation of the poliey that was pursued provents that confidence which it is so desirable should
Noon. Auction of Revolvers, &c., at Mr exist between the Head of the Ex- J. M. Armstrong's Sales Rooms. ecutive and the law-abiding residents of all nationalities in the Colony." Although Mr Keswick touches upon one or two points in the Governor'a public utterances, to which we have not as yet alluded the hon. member does not attempt to deal with tho charges which might properly be said to have been levelled at himself personally; Noon.Tendors for Treasury Bills re-and in thus acting he commands the
ceived by the Treasurer.
General Memoranda. MONDAY, November 17 :—
Ports.
9 p.m.-Meeting of Perseverance Lodge. TUESDAY, November 18-
Daylight.-Kwangtung leaves for Coast Goods per Glenfalloch undelivered after
this date subject to rent. FRIDAY, November 21:
Goods per Amazone undelivered after Noon, subject to rent and landing charges. SATURDAY, November 22-,
Noon-English Mall leaver for Ports
of Call and Europe. MONDAY, November 24:-
A
9 p.m.-Choral Society in St. Andrew's WEDNESDAY, December 3:-
Ball.
respect of all who have carefully watched his public demeanour in the past, and especially for the last two years.
Ir is the business of newspaper men to know something of the law of libel, but it is also one of their duties to give, publicity to much miscellaneous writing by way of correspondence which eman- ates from persons who do not care to study the rules which regulate public" criticism. Occasionally, therefore, it may not be out of place to drop a few hints for the guidance of those gentlemen who cultivate the admirable habit of "writ
3 p.m.-Occidental & Oriental B, S. Co.'sing to the papers" on subjects of common
Steamer leaves for Yokohama and San interest. As an authority has laid it. Francisco.
down, "It is extremely difficult to de- fine what amounts to libellous matter, for the question whether a publication
be despatched on SATURDAY, HONGKONG DISPENSARY, amounts to libel must always be left to
the 15th Inetant, with Malls to and through the United Kingdom and Europe, vid Naples; to Salgon, Straits Settlements, Batavia, Burash, Ceylon, Pondicherry, Madras, Calcutta, Bom bay, Aden, Suez, and Alexandria. The usual hours will be observed in closing
the Mails; &c.
MAILS BY THE BRITISH PACKET.-- The British Contract Packet Kashgar
will be despatched on SATURDAY, the 22nd Inst., with Malls to and through the United Kingdom and Europe vid Brindisi or Southampton; to the Straits Settlementa, Batavia, Burmah, Ceylon, India, Aden, Egypt, Malta, and Gibraltar. N.B.-This Packet carries no mails for the Australian Colonies, or B. Africa, nor for Mauritius.
HOURS OF CLOSING
THE CONTRACT MAILS.
The following hours are observed in closing Mails, o., by both the British and French Contract Packets -
Day before departure,—
B
THE"
Established A.D. 1841.
香港大蔡斑
A. S. WATSON & Co..
FAMILY & DISPENSING CHEMISTS,
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DRUGGISTS, IMPORTERS 07
DausGISTS' SUNDRIES, NUBSRRY Raqui SITES, TOILET Requisites, ENGLISH, AMERICAN, AND FLENOH PATENT MEDICINES. MANUFACTURERS
от
Soda Water, Lemonado, Tonic Water, Glogerado, Potass Water, Sarsaparilla Water, and other Aerated Waters.
The Manufactory is under dirzet and continuous Buropean Supervision, Rongkong, June 1, 1876,
BIRTH,
On the 27th Sept., at Richmond House, the Chinese Legation, the Marchioness THENG, of a Son.
DEATH.
On the 17th Sept., at Gravesend, T. W. THATCHER, formerly Commander in the China trade,
5 P.N.-Money Order Office closes; Post-
Office closes except the Niour Box, which remains open all night.
| Day of departure,--
7.4. M. Post Office opens..
10 AM Registry of Letters OBAKAN. Posting of all printed matter and patterns ceases...
the decision of a jury, und this decision is somewhat uncertain, and varies with the popular mood for the time. But the test is, in point of law, whether there results degradation of character." In a general sense, the absence of personal malice on the part of the writer is the safest criterion by which to judge of the harmlessness or otherwise of a published communication referring to a public offi oor. It has been well stated that every one has a right to comment on the public acts of public men, so long as no thing is said or written "imputing to them such conduct as disgraces and dis honours them in private life" but the "privilege" of such communications ceases, and will not furnish a defence, if from the acts or words of the writer (or publisher) it can be shown that he was actuated by personal malice. The truth of a libel counts for nothing unless it is for the public benefit that it should be published. On the subject of motive, another authority thus clearly defines a public writer's duty-
With respect to publications on the Go- vernment, the main question is, whether bad motives are imputed to the members of ad- ministration, and whether the motives are The publication of this issue commerced couched in terms decent and respectful. The at 7.35 p.m.
imputation of mere error in judgment, even to the sovereign herself, if done in a respect- ful manner, is not libellous, 2 Campb, 402. Hence it follows, that though the tendencies of measures may be temperately discussed, they must never be imputed to corrupt de- sign: that no member of the government must be charged with corruption, or with s wish to infringe on the liberties of the peo-
THE CHINA MAIL.
HONGKONG, FRIDAY, NOV. 14, 1879.
11 K.-Mails closed, except for Late Ir is a trite but true saying that good
Latters.
+
11.19 AM.-Letters may be posted with
Late Fee of 18 cents until 11.30 when the Post Office CLOSES
entirely,
11.40A.M.-Late Letters may be posted on board the packet with Late Fee of 18 cents until time of departure.
**
Quotations,
Borakone, November 13. OPIUM.-New Patna, cash....$500.
Old
cash,... 5821 New Benares, cash, 510 Ola
Cash,- Now Malwa, credit, 715 Allowance Taels, -
*
"
"
31
23
Old Malwa, credit, 765 Allowance Taola, Exchange.
8/03
3/10
3/10
Bank, Wire,...
Demand,
144
30 days' sight, 4 months' alght,
"
3/100 3/10 Credits, 4 Documentary, 4 months' aight, S/11}
222 India, Wire,
demand, Shanghai, demand,
80 days' sight, Gold Leaf, 99 fine... Sovereigns,...
27.00 5.26
wide needs no bush," and it may similar
ple,
ly be said that the well-ordered words of
The duties of a public writer-and an honest man require nothing beyond themselves to commend them to the in- every correspondent who favours as with telligence of right-thinking men. This his written views for publication ie a my truly be applied to the letter from public writer for the time being, though the pen
of the Hon. W. Keswick, pub-assuredly the responsibility of his publish- lished in last night's issue. As we stated ed comments devolves upon the publisher on the day after the discussion, the Hon. have never been more fally or more Member had led many to suppose that clearly defined than by the hard-headed he was perfectly satisfied with the so- Lord Justice General (Inglis) of the called explanation tendered in Council Scotch High Court. He thus laid down by H. E. the Governor. The reasons the law, how far a journalist (or his cor now given for removing such an errorespondents) could go in his criticism of
public men:- neous impression are of such a nature as
will commend themselves to moat sendi- Anyone may comment on and criticise the ble residents in this Colony, except per-speeches, and writing, and conduct of public haps the nondescript who, under false men may charge them with want of judg ment, indiscretion, folly or absurdity, may colours and through coloured spectacles, denounce the impolicy of their conduct, or has been detected "quizzing" a commu- its illegality; and may point out the mis- nity to which he does not fairly belong, chievous consequences that may arise from It is pleasing to note the straightforward this coaduct. All this one may do without manner in which Mr Keswick states his exposing himself to an action for libel, cace, and the perfectly frank way he though these charges may be unjust and explains why be apparently came short undeserved. But if anyone, in exervising this right of comment and criticism, imputes of his duty by not more fully and ex: to the person of whom he is writing criminal plicitly representing the general feeling conduct or intention, or corrupt or dis- of the mercantile community. In these honest, base or sordid motive or purpose, he days, when the wholesome rule is so will be answerable in an antion of damages frequently abandoned, of making crooked for libel, unless he can prove the truth of places straight, this is indeed mest refresh-his imputations, or can satisfy the jury that ing; while the unconscious irony thus the imputations are natural and reasonable inferences from the acts, speeches, or writ- cast upon one representative of our merings on which he is commenting, and it cantile interests, whose masterly inactivi would be no answer to such an action for salon.ty and golden silence are thus brought libel, if the imputations are false, that the
Shares. Hongkong Bank, 57 % prem. sellers. Union Ins, Society of Oton, $1,350, China Tradera' Ins. Co., $1,350, salen..
into powerful contrast, is very striking author of them himself believed them to be North China Ins. Co., TIL 1, 125.
There is a strong coincident likeness be true. Any amount of imputation of weak- Yangtze Inn, Assoa, Tin. 725.
tween the points referred to in Mr Kenness, or folly, or injudicions or indiscree Chinese Insurance Co., $300, salos..
conduct, nobody can find fault with. The wick's explanatory letter and those taken only answer that can be made to that is to E.K. Fire Ins. Co., $800, nellers. Obles Fire Ins. Co., $216, sales,
up in our own uninspired remarks show that it is an unfounded assertion; bu H.K. & W. Dook Co., 14% prem nominal."famous" or not as you will, but truth when anybody attacks the private character H.K. C. M. S.-boat Co., $13 prem., sales, ful and plain-spoken-which appeared on of individuals, ebarges them with dishonesty Shanghai Steam Navigation, Tls. 11
the evening after the discussion. The with corruption, or acting from base of China Coast St. Nav. Co., Tls. 97
knowncharacter of the Hon. Member, and sordid motives while pretending to act for Hongkong Gas Co. $70
his calm, deliberate manner, will give the public benefit, he exposes himself to ar nation for libel, and most justly, because he Hongkong Hotel Co., $66.
weight to what he has now written; and in travelling out of the legitimate sphere of China Sugar Refining Co., #150, buyers, Cheese Imperial Loan of 1874, nominal, it is matter for congratulation that he discussion altogether, and imputing motive
of 1877, do has so entirely set himself right with | with which he has nothing to do
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