For Sale.
MacEWEN, FRICKEL & Co.
HAVE REOVED FOR SALE.
CHRISTMAS STORES AND
NEW AND SEASONABLE GOODS.
EX FRENCH MAIL STEAMER.
MUSCATEL RAISINS,
METZ FRUIT.
ASSORTED "COSAQUES.
CALLARD & BOWSER'S CONFECTIONERY.
BUTTER SCOTCH.
HONEY SCOTOIL.
ROSE TOFFEE.
LEMON TOFFEE
'ROSE's LIME JUICE CORDIAL.
PLUM PUDDINGS.
PATRAS CURRANTS.
VALENCIA RAISINS.
MACKINNON PEN.
LIVERMORE PEN.
LAWN TENNIS BATS.
Intimations.
WANTED.
Entertainment.
YOMPETENT SURGEONS for STEA THEATRE
COMPL
MRIS and SAPLisa Sairs, hence-to Victoria, Portland and San Francisco..
For Particulars, apply to
RUSSELL & Co.
Hongkong, February 22, 1882. -
NOTICE OF REMOVAL.
and after the 18 Maiou, 1882, the
OFFICES of the MITNU BISHES MAIL
STEAMSHIP COMPANY will be REMOVED- to the GROUND FLOOR of Messrs Rus | SELL & Co.'s Premises, Penya Central.
II. J. H. TRIPP,
Agent.
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Hongkong, February 23, 1892.
NY
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A Yaigns will be thankfully, received Cast-olf Chorus, Books, or
at die Sailor's Homu, West Point.
Hongkong, July 25, 1878.
TOK KE E,
COAL MERCHANT, 33, WING HING LANE, HonaKONU, 17 EEPS on hand for Sale all Kinds of ASTRAM COs of the best quality, at LAWN TENNIS SHOES.moderate cate; also has always Powerful
LAWN TENNIS BALLS.
Ex-STEAMER "Glenfintas.”
STILTON CHEESE;
YORK HAMS,
CHRISTMAS CAKES.
TETSSONKAU'S DESSERT FRUITS.
NDS and RAIŠINS
SMYRNA FIGS.
PICNIC TONGUES. FILBERTS.
COCOATINA.
VAN HOUTEN'S COCOA. ALIESIGN & ET COCOA..
FRENCH PLUMS.
HUNTLEY & PALMER'S BISCUITS. PATE DE FOIE GRAS, MINCEMEAT.
CHOCOLATE-MENIER.
SAUSAGES.
BRAWN,
ISIGNY BUTTER. DANISH BUTTER. BREAKFAST TONGUES.
ANCHOVIES. ASPARAGUS. BOUPS, &C.,
WINES AND SPIRITS.
CHAMPAGNES-
HIZUMIER'S MONOPOLE & WHITE
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Notices to Consignees.
FROM LONDON AND SINGAPORE, THE
No Fire Insurance 1s been effected.
· FOR NAGASAKI
The Steamship.
"Belland,
Capt. FICKMEIN, will be despatched for the above
Por TO-MORROW, the 9th Inst., at 2 p.m..
For Freight or Passago, apply to
SIEMSSEN & Co.,
Agents.
Hongkong, March 8, 1882
NOTICE, TO MARINERS.
FOOCHOW DISTRICT-N, 1.
MIN RIVER.
NOTICE is hereby given, that a SaOAL
́or SAND BANK has formed in the FAWAY of the Riven about Exour CABLES below the lower limit Point of the Fageda Anchorage.
Ita Ditonsions are one cable in length, and one-third of a cable in width.
The following Boarings are approximato -takea from die,Shoalget Part of Bank on which, at low water springs, there are Eight feet of water-
Tru-Chi (7), village Jos Hovao, East, distant about one-and-a-half cables,
Half-Tide-Rock (71 1), s.18 1., diatent about 2 cables;
N. E. Corner of Custom House, S. 97° W The Pagoda, S. 72 W., Buffon with Yang Hall (L), N. 50* *
The Size, Form, and Position of this Bank is liable to frequent change owing to tidal and other jutha
C. H. PALMER,
Harbour Master..
HY. EDGAR,
Acting Commissioner of Customs. Custon House, Foodlow, 3rd March, 1883.
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STEAM FOR SINGAPORE, PENANG, POINT-LE GALLE, ADEN, SUEZ, PORT SAID, MALTA, CIBRALTAR, BRINDISI, ANUOŇA, VENICE, PLYMOUTH, AND LONDON;
ALSO,:
BOMBAY, MADRAS, CALCUTTA, AND AUSTRALIA,
N.B.-Cargo can be taken on through Biils
DEPARTURES.
Mar. 7, Tammut, for Canton."
1.
8, Norden, for Canton,
8, Fokim, for Coast Porte.
Glamis Castle, for Shanghai.
for Manila.
Victoria
he Jucket, for
Miramar, for Swatow and Shanghai. Hainan, for Hofhow, a Daphne, for Trieste, &o, Hua Yue, for Canton.
CLEARED.
Kang-chi, for Hothow, Ec. Prinz Heinrich, for Marila. Oxfordshire, for New York. Gleneagles, for Shanghai Bellona, far Naguenki,
PASSENGERS. AREIVED.
Per Gravina, from Monilä, 1 Kimopean, For Thales, from Coast Porta, 1 Euro- pean (deck), and 27 Chinese. Per Hwai Yuan, from Gubboy, and 100-Chinesa,
DEPARTED.
Shanghai, Mr
Par Humia Castle, For Shanghai, Captain- Cmningham, Mesers IL M. Nelson, H Nelson, and Wm, Nelson, June, Mr and Mrs G. M. Fiske, and F. Clark.
Por Daphne, for Singapore Bir G. Schmidt, 1 European (deck), and 442 Chi-
Tiesa.
Per Blue Jacket, for Victoria, 9 Euro- poans, and 438 Chinese.
Per Miramar, for Swatow and Shanghai, 12 Chinese.
TO DRPART. Per Kang-chi, for Hoilo, &c., 100 Chi
nezo.
SHIPPING REPORTS.
The British steamer Thales reports; Left Foochow March 5th, with strong N.E monsson and duli cloudy weather; "Axioy on 6th, with fresh monsoon and fine wea thor: Swatow on 7th, fresh breeze and Hull cloudy weather, wind dying away as we reared port and the weather fine and clear, In Foodhow: S. S. Europe. In Amoy S 9. Picciola. In Swatow: S. S. Hard
and Bajanattianuhar. wich,
The Chinese steamer Huai Fuen reports: Left Shanghai at 11 am. on the 6th; ar ↑ rived Hongkong at 2 p.m. on the 8th; had frcah N.N.E.” wind" and fine weather throughout.
The British steamer Hoikow reports: Moderate monston and fine weather throughout.
POST OFFICE NOTICES.
MAILS will close:-
of Luling for BATAVIA, PERSIAN | För NAGASAKI --- GULF PORTS, MARSEILLES, TRIESTE, HAMBURG, NEW YORK AND BOSTON..
THE PENINSULAK AND ORIENTAL STEAM
NATATION COMPANY'S Beau-ship BANGALORE, Captain C. FRASER, with CR, No. 9, 1 case Flour, Order, from from this for BOMBAY, on TUESDAY, Her Majesty's Mails, will be despatched the 21st March, 1889, at 4 pan.
Ex Yangle.
Marscilles.
Ex Analyr. A1 (in cross), No. 17, 1 case Etats, Order; from Lords: Ex Trainaddy.
200 (in din), No, 208/07-30 coacs Ver-
mouth, Order, from Marseilles.
Fox Prinu.
| G.SC (in dia.), 31/45-16 cases Vermouth,
Order, from Marseilles,
HE Steamship (lancayles lawing arrived | | from the above Ports, Consignors
Tx Shudh,
of Cargo by her and by the Steamship GSC (in dia.), 48/60-15 Cases Vermouth, Alsatia from NEW YORK, are hereby in- formed that their Goodle with the ux-
ception of Opium--are being landed at CR,
of the Under- sigaod, whence and/or from the Wharves or Boats delivery may bo obtained.
Optional Cargo will be forwarded, unlvas, notice to the contrary be given belon &
-DAY, the 7th March, p. n.
their risk into the Godowns
remaining undelivered after the
14th Instant will be subject to int.
No Fire Intrapoo has buon effected. Bills of Lading will be countersigned by
JARDINE, MATHESON & Co. Hongkong, March 7, 1882.
CASTLE LINE OF STEAMERS.
FROM LONDON, PENANG AND
SINGAPORE.
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THE Steamship Gamis Cutle, Top, THE
Commander, having arrived from the) Ebove Porta, Consignees of Cargo are kereby informed that all Cloods, including Cango per Gelertea, from NEW YORK-with
Order, from Marieilles. 10/11--2 casca Milk, Order, from
Marseilles.
G. DE CHAMPEAUX,
Agent. Hongkong, February 21, 1882.
To-day's Advertisements.
OCEAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY.
FOR LONDON VIA SUEZ CANAL.
The Co.'s Steamship
"Livsmed," Capt. JACKSON, will be despatched on "SATUR
DAY, the 11th Instant, nt 4 pm
For Freight or Passage, apply to
BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE, Agents. Hongkong, March 8, 1882.
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the exception of Opinare being lauded FOR SWATOW, AMOY & FOOCHOW,
at their risk into the Godownis of the Under-
signed at Wanchai, whence /or from
thie Wharves or Boats delivery may be ob- taibed
The Steamship
"Thales," Captain Pocock, will be despatched for the abovo
Optional Cargo will be forwarded on, un-Forts on SUNDAY, the 12th Instant,
Potted SAUSAGE and Sausage loas notics to the contrary be given before Daylight.
MEAT
53
Stuffed PEPPERS.
וז
21
Assorted PICKLES. MINGEMEAT.
COMB HONEY in Original Frames. Richardson & Robbin's Celebrated Potted
MEATS.
Richardson & Robbin's Curried OYSTERS.
Lunch TONGUE. McCarty's Sugar LEMONADE.
"
Clam CHOWDER.
Smoked SALMON.
Green TURTLE in 2 tb calid
&C.,
KC,
*c.
YACHT & PICNIC SUPPLIES,
ALIFORNIA
RACKER
OMPANY'S BISCUITS in 5.
tins, and loose. Alphabetical IS
CUITS.
Cracked WHEAT.
OATMEAL
HOMINY.
Fancy Sweet Mixed
BISCUITS. Ginger CAKES. Soda BISCUITS, Oyster BISCUITS.
CORNMEAL
BUCKWHEAT FLOUR.
RYE MEAL.
BFECIALLY SELECTED
CIGARS.
in
Fine New Sasson's CUMSHAW TEA,
5 and 10 catty Boxes. BREAKFAST CONGOU @ 25 cents p. SHIPCHANDLERY of every Description BIGGING and SAIL-MAKING promptly
Hongkong, January 25, 1883,
executed.
Nuon TO-DAY.
No Claims will be admitted after the Goods have left the Godowns, and all Goods remaining after the 13th Tistant will be subject to reut.
"For Freight or Passago, apply to
DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co. Hongkong, March 8, 1882. mr12
No Fire Insurance has been, effected. Bill of Lading will be countersigned by STEAM TO
ADAMSON, BELL & Co.,
Agents.
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BOMBAY VIA STRAITS
The P. & O. S. N. Co.'s
Steamship
"Sumatra". will, Jouve for the above
Hongkong, March 6, 1832,
place at 3 p.m. on TUESDAY, the 14th STEAMSHIP ARBATOON APCAR," Instant
Captain A. B. MACTAVISH. --
A. MCIVER,
Superintendent. FROM CALCUTTA, PENANG AND SINGAPORE..
are
HB above Steamer having arrived, Oon-
requested to send in their Bls of Lading to the Undersigned for countersignature, end to take immediate delivery of their Goods from alongside,
Cargo impeding her discharge or rousin ing on board after the 8th Instant, will be landed and stored at Consignees' risk and expense, and no Fire Insurance will be effented.
Consignees are hereby informed that any Chinus inust he made immediately, as none will be entertained after the 12th Justant.
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DAVID SASSOON, SONS & Cof
Agents. Hongkong, March 4, 1882.
FROM CALCUTTA, PENANG AND SINGAPORE,
THE S. 8. Moray having arrived troza Tthe above Ports, Oraguass of Cargo are hereby requested to send in their Bills of Lading to the Undersigned for signature, and to take immediate delivery of their Gooda,
Cargo impeding the discharge will be at once landed and stored at Consignass risk and expenBO..
JARDINE, MATILESON & Co. Hongkong, March 3, 1882. mrio
F. & O. S. N. Ca.'s Office;
Hongkong, March 8, 1882,
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OCEAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY.
FOR LONDON VIA SUEZ CANAL
The Co.'s Steamship
"Stentor," Capt. KIKE&TRICK, will be despatched on TUES
DAY, the 14th lastant, at 4pm.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
BUTTERFIELD & SWIRË,
Agents.
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Cargo will be received on board until 10 a.us. on the day of departure.
Farcala and Specie (Gold) at the Ofice until 10 a.. the day of departure.
Silk and Valuables for Europe will he transhipped at Point de Galle; but Ten und General Cargo at Bombay, arriving one. week later than by the direct route vid Galle
For further
Particulars, regarding FREIGHT and PASSAGE, apply to the PENINSULAR ORIENTAL STEAM NAVKA- TION COMPANY's Offico, Hongkong.
The Catcats and Value of Packages are required to be declared prior to shipment.
Shippers are particularly requested to note the terms and conditions of the Com- pany's Black Bills of Lading.
A. McIVER, Superintendent. Hongkong, March 8, 1882.
Not Responsible for Debts.
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ether the Captain, the Agents, or Owners will be Responsible for ang Debt contracted by the Officers or Crew of the following Vessels, during their stay in longkong Harbour
A. M. Starsox, American ship, Capt. A. Call, Jr.-Master.
COLOMA, American barqin, Capt. Noyes. -Rozario & Co.
EDWIN REED, American barque, Capt.
0. Gilinore,
Ordur.
ESCANETA, British steamer, "Caps John B. Purvia-Russell & Co.
GRACE DEERING, America barque, Capt. Chas, Salvage.—Adamson, Bell & Co.
IMPORTEL, Anaricno ship, Capt. O. H Allyne-Messageries Maritimes,
J. II. Keit.-Douglas Lapraik & Co.
J. A. BORLAND, American barque, Capt.
NELLIE M. SLAVE, Amer. 3-m. schooner, Capt. Gould.-Melchers & Co.
ONEIDA, American ship, Captain Benja min Carver.-Adamson, Bell & Up.
OXFORDSHIRE, British steamer, Capt. C. P. Jones. Russell & Co.
PHINE HEINRICH, German staansor, Capt.
R. A. Hofmann. Melchers & Co.
Sewer, British steamer, Captain Hobt. Jarvis.-Chinese.
SYxx, American ship, Captain G. W. Brown.Douglas Lapraik & Co.
WAKEFIELD, American hargue, Capt. W.
Crowell Captain.
W. H. BESSE American lurque, Captain B. C. Baker-Russell & Co.
SHIPPING:
ARRIVALS.
lard, Nagasaki March 1,
March 7, Zephyr, H. M. gunboat, Pol-
·March 7, Tumiui, British steamer, 219, Whittle, Chinking March 3, Rice— BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE.
March 8, Norden, Danish steamer, 778, J. Ramusun, Chinking March 9, Eice. --- BUTTERFIELD & SWRL
March 8, Gravina, Spanish steamer, 387,
Manuel A. Echevarria, Manila March 3, General, REMEDIOS & Co.
Thom, Newcastle (N.S. W.) Feb. 7, Ccals March 8, Nelson, British steamor, 804, and General-Gro. B, STEVENS & Co.
Hongkong, March 8, 1882.
CANTON INSURANCE OFFICE, IN LIQUIDATION. ADJUSTMENT OF BONUS FOR THE YEAR 1881 HAREHOLDERS in the shove Orrior
March 8, Becamila, British steamer, are requested to Furnish the Under- signed with a Lier of their Contributions 1401, Parvis, Kobe March 1, Ballact.** for the year ending Stet December, 1881, RUSSELL & CO. in Order that the DISTRIBUTION of the
March 8 Thales, British steamer, 820, PROFITS Reserved for CONTRIBUTORS may T. G. Pocock, Foochow March By Amoy to APRIL 16H Nax will be adjusted by be arranged. Returns not rendered prior 6, and Swatow 7, General DOUGLAS the OFFICE, and Do Claims or Alterations
will be subsequently admitted.
•Liquidators.
F. B. JOHNSON,1 E. F. ALFORD, CANTON INSURANCE OFFICE, 1831. Hongkong, March 8, 1882
LAPRAIR&Co
March 8, Hont Yuen, Chinese steamer, 984, Wilson, Shanghai. March 5, General
MS N. Ca
March 8, Hothow, British steamer, 835, T.Shaw, Chinkiang March 4 Bive- ap16 BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE,
Per Bellona, at 2.30 p.m. To-morrow, the
9th inst
For MANILA
Per Frinz Heinrich, 'at 2.30 p.m., Toi morrow, the 9th inst., instead of as previously notified. TIENTSIN. — ̈·
For
Per Wadivestock, at 2:30 pm., on
Thursday. the 9th inst.
For SAIGON,→
Per Solway, at 3.30 p.m., on Thursday,
the 9th inst..
Per Paladini, at 4.30 p.m. To-morrow,
the 9th inst., instead of as previous ly notified.. SHANGHAI --
For
Por Gleneagles, at 4.30 p.m. To-morrow,
the 9th inst
For EWATOW.
Per China, at 5 pm, on Thursday, the
9th inst.
For SWATOW AND BANGKOK.-
Por Omsolation, at 5 p.m., on Friday,
the 10th inst.
For PORT DARWIN, THURSDAY IS- LAND, COOKTOWN, - TOWNS. VILLE, BRISBANE, SYDNEY, MELBOURNE, ADELAIDE, &, &c., &c.-
Per Menmuir, at 4.30 p.m., on Saturday,
the 11th inst.
For SWATOW, AMOY, & FOOCHOW.
Per Thales, at 5 p.m., on Saturday, the
11th ins
For
YOKOHAMA
|
MEMOS, FOR TO-MORROW.
Shipping
2 p.m.-Bellona leaves for Nagasaki.
No. 6816-MARCH 8, 1884,
pluin and simple matter. As to whether the explanation should or should not, have come before or after the passing of the minutes, was a question of very small importance, because the explanation bud special bearing mou the regards then under constiteration. The unconscious-
General Memoranda. “ SATURDAY, March 11
Claims against the Canopus must be sont irony, however, with which the Prosi- in to Messrs Russell & Co., on ordent (r Snowden) asked whether or before this date.
not o protest would be the best means
2 p.m. Auction of Chinese and Japanese of dealing with the difficulty, was un-20
Curios at Mr G, B. Larmert's..
3
& Oriental S. S. Co.'sdoubtedly evolvent mora from a desire
for Yokohama and Sam temporily to overcome an unpleasant situation, than indicative of a strong About 3:30 pm-Auction of Photo- grasp of the actual position. The clear, phio Vicws at Mr G. R. Lammert incisiveness of the Attorney General graphio
(Hon. EL O'Malley) was a most
4 p.m.--Graving loaves for Manila. pm-Diomed leaves for London.
4
satisfactory feature, of the short discus-
5. p.m.-Mennir loaves for Australiansion; nnel the bon. and learned mom-
Ports..
9.m.Performance at the City Rull. SUNDAY, March 12-
Daylight, Thales leaves for Coast Forts.inembers against the clumsy ignorance
MONDAY, March 18
Noon, French Mail leaves for Porte of
Call and Europe.
!.
3 p.in.Geelong leaves for Bombay. Goods por Glamis Castle undelivored after
this date subject to rent. TUESDAY, March 14 -
21m-Auction of Sundry Curios at Mr
J. M. Armstrong's.
3 p.m.Sumatra leaves for Bombay. 4 p.m.-tenter leaves for London, Goods par Gleneagles undelivered after
date subject to
THURSDAY, March 10-
Noon. Tendom for applying Artioles for H. M. Navy received by Naval Stocelteoper.
FRIDAY, March 17:-
China Sogar Refining Co., Ltd., at tho office of General Agents.
4 p.m.-Mitan Bishi Mail leavea for
Yokohama, &c.
TheRDAY, March 21-:-—-—-
4p.m.-English Mail leaves for Ports of
Call and Europe. Fannadice leaves for Australian Perts on
or about this date.
WEDNESDAY, March 22 :-
ber deserves the greatest credit for the wanly way in which ha de- fended the privileges of the unofficial
of the officials and the indifference of the other unofficial members of Council. Fortunately, the explanation of Mr Jolinson was eventually listened to; and the little misunderstanding was soọn set at rest.
As to the subject matter of the expla - nation, it appears that . E the Go- vernor bad brought all the powers of his autocratic position to bear against a÷ shadow, and that the intention, which, in his atmineil condition of mind, he had credited to Mr Johnson, was not present in the mind of the hon. member. It was said many centuries ago that
the wicked Hee when no men par netlim and this incident squid sapm to bear out in some measure the appo- siteness of the truth here ivetaphorically. set forth. So anzious was Governor Hennessy to stave off unpleasant inqui- ries, that he ordered un hon. member to "git slown" who had no intention of raking up the unpleasant accumulation the exhalation frout which was so much dreaded. Indeed, His Excellency thought ir Johnson purposed doing
4 p.m.-Ocean leaves for Australian one thing, while the hon. nismber really
Ports.
hefore this date,
THE
HONGKONG DISPENSARY, Established A.D. 1841.
intended doing another. Mr Johnson de- SatURDAY, April 15 -
siret merely to protest against langungo. Liat of Contributions to the Canton Insed towards him by the Chair on the 7th Ollies, in Liquidation, to be sent in February, as it was a breach of privilege on the part of the Chair-towards-kon members, and to move & resolution on the subject. This was an intention: which should, one would naturally sup pose, have received the warmest support from the unofficial mombers;bürʼnot even an intimation of such intention was permitted until after the Governor ind left, and then the only champion of the privileges of members who come. to the nid of Mr Johnson was the Queen's" Attorney General Comment upon such a caricature of a representative and deliberative asserably is altogether un necessary.
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Sods Water, Lemonade, Tonic Water,
Gingerade, Potons Water, Satosparilla Water, and other Aerated Waters,
per The Manufactory is under direct as continuous European Supervisioni. Hongkong, June 1, 1876.
Tus overland trade which from time immemorial has been carried on by: various routes from the North-East Frontier of Independent Durma to the Chinese Province of Yunnan has almost come to a standstill owing to the pre- sent disorganized condition of affairs in the former country. Such limited trade that still holds out is so handicapped by official exactious that the risk; loss, and annoyance will soon complete the dend- look. The Irrawaddy Flotilla has nearly PASSENGERS arriving in Hongkong, or any
censed to trade with Blumo, and a con- other persons who may desire to con-
tinuance of the existing abuses may sult the files of local, China, Japan, render the same course necessary, as re- American, English, Indian or Austragards Mandalay. Should King Thee- lian newspapers, are invited to call at Baw persist in his intention of turning the "CHINA MAIL" Office, whore over trader and running his own steamers sixty newspapers, dailies and weeklies, for which he has, unfortunately, a pre- from these countries, are now filed for cedent in the actions of his predecessors ou the throneve "apprehend that the Company will bave no other alternative. but a complete stoppage of their steamers nt the "Boundary," This course would be much to be regretted on many cunts. A railway has been completed from Rangoon to Prome, along the Irrawaddy, parallel of latitude, and another line is within easy distance of the separating in progress from Rangoon to Tounghon, along the Litting, within 30 miles of the Eastern extremity of the ente limit. The Littang, it may be mentioned, is navi gable for native craft all the year round, and, during the rains, for river steamera, This important waterway has been hitely connected by canal with the Rangoon river, thereby ensuring safer and mura
reference.
DEATH.
At Shanghai, on the 3rd March, at 3.45 2.m., GURY HEINRICH JULIUS OEST, ef
Per Zambesi, at 9 a.m., on Sunday, the Cuxhaven, Inte Master of the German steamship Picciols, and formerly for many years Master of the German barque Hydra,
12th inst.
For STRAITS AND BOMBAY,—
Per Sumatra, at 2.30 p.m., on Tuesday,
the 14th inst.
For KOBE AND YOKOHAMA
Por Sumida Maru, at 3.30 p.m., on Fri-
day, the 17th inst.
closed as follows:-
2.10 r.. Registry ceases.
The publication of this usue commenced at 7.20 p.m.
The China Mail.
HONGKONG, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 8, 1882.
MALLS BY THE UNITED STATES PACKET.— Tho United States Mail Packet Belgia, will be despatched on SATURDAY, the 11th March, witli Mails for Japan, Sas. Ir is not a little significant that H. E. direcs communication with the great Francisco, the United States, Canada, the invernor bad barely left the Har-entrepôt of Burman trode. All these Honolulu, Parts, de, which will be bour yesterday before his accuracy of public works were andertaken by the statement became the subject of dis- British Government with the view of cussion in the Legislative Council. A not only developing its own territory 2.30 r.. Post-Office close, but Lotters meeting of Council was of course neces but to give an impetus to its commercial for Union Countries may be posted on sary, in order that the changes in the relations beyond the frontier,, which are board the Packet with Late Fee of 10 Government should be monde; and the capable of almost indefinite expansion. cents estra Postage until the time of first business that paturally arose was It was further anticipated that there. departure.
the confirmation of the Minutes of the would be a demand for British products previous meeting (held on 1st March).in outlying or trans-Burman countries, La thosn minutes it was stated that the including many of the Western Dist official record of proceedings that took of China. These political and economic place at the meeting held on 2nd cousiderations, on the part of the British February were rend and confirmed; and Government for the good of all the The French Contract Packet Sind us that record contained what the Hon. countries concerned, have been unhap will be despatched on MONDAY, F. B. Johnson regarded as an inaccurate pily frustrated pro tem, by events which the 13th March, with Malls to and statement, the fun. Member took the ware altogether unexpected us when through the United Kingdom and opportunity of making an explanation, things come to their worst they change, Europeo, vid Naples; to Saigon,
Correspondence for Non-Union West Indies
cannot be sent by this route. -Hongkong, Forenary 26, 1282,
MAILS BY THE FRENCH PACKRY
Straits
Settlements. Batavia, Burinah, Ceylon, as he had been absent when the record and an alteration for the letter must India (vi Madras), the Australasian referred to was confirmed at the meeting from the force of circumstances, ensue Colonies, Aden, Egypt, Malta, and of 1st March. The portion of the record in the dominion of our troublesome Gibraltar.
objected to by Mr Johnson is published neighbour. It cannot occur too sOUR." in the Government Guzette in the foje lowing words sta
The usual hours will be observed in closing
the Mails, &c.
HOURS OF CLOSING:
THE FRENCH MAIL.
His Excellency rules that the hon. mem Bay, which work monopolisoil over one- The typhoon breakwater at Causeway ber in out of order in endeavouring, as a question of privilege, to enter into a dis- half of the totul expenditu o on “Works cussion and quotes text book with reference and Buildings in the Colony for 1881, The following hours are observed in closing to a ruling of the Chair on a former oca is introduced to notice by Sir dalin Pope
Mails, &o, by the French Contraction some meetings ago, **
Trennessy in his now historical Annual Facket
Day before departure (or Saturday / Bu de.
Day of departure Day
This description of what actually oc-
Statement, as "followsOna anal curred is now distinctly stated by the cause of increase is the typhoon break- parture be on Monday),-
BPM Money Order Office closes. Hon. Member to be at variance with water la Causeway Bay, the expenditure Post Office closes, oroept the fact; and, although Mr Johnson puts it upon which is 580,005. The work is NIGHT Box, which is always that it is the minute of the Clerk proceeding, and will be as far completed open out of Office hours." of Councils the accuracy of which before the next typhoon season, ne to he impagne, the Prevident (the Hor. furnish at that time, if we should have a AM-Post Office opens.
FSnowden) informs us that the typhoon, a substantial protection to the Registry of Letters ceases. Clerk says what the Governor said. Jank population." This is the manter Posting of all printed matter Under these circumstances, it seems which Governor Henness and
Ceases.
with -Malle closed, except for Let
for Late to us to be perfectly natural and a publio mestore, the Letters,
regular proceeding for an hon. member which in reference to the say Letters may be posted with Late Foc of 10 centa until 11.30 A..When the Post Office closes
entirely,
10.
· 11 ·
11,10
11:40 AM-Tata Letters may be posted
to take exception to a record affecting and property in this commercial Colony himself which seems to him to be inec is inosiculable. What is malty total curate; and it angeurs to us that the annual expenditure of 250,281 for 8 President and the Acting Colonial Secre- dinary and special wapts
on board the packed with aletary were endeavouring to initate, in a buildinge in Colony with the feCAL Foe of 10 cents until time setion of Governor Hennessy in this mere fraction of the amount expsuded
blendering sort of way, the high-handed resources of Hongkong. It onl departure,