NEWS BY THE AMERICAN MAIL The Times anys; The best proof that the Governmont is alivo la ita responsibili ty in Eypt will be given if it advikus, as we bolieva it will advise, a small increase of the army,
Tt is also decided that Palin
ment shall be asked to grant £2,000,00 for the additional defence of the Clyde, Humber, Mersey and Tyau rivers, Bristol channel, the ports of Aden. Singapore, Hongkong, Point de Gallo and Cape Town and the islands of St. Helena and Ascen- aion-all being of vital toenssity for our
Inte
and torpedo-ship Heela, with 300 marines; have gone to Port Said.
Salim, Fol. 8-Spies from Sinkat re port the garrison thoro having eaten up ali their camels, cats and dogs, and are now devonring this leaves.
Calonul Sartorins los alasel op all the liquor stores, which have been infested by officers and soldiers.
Tho British ganboats Eargelasand Decoy are ma pustion to stolt the pay if ne
UNITY.
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atro, Poh. 8.--Advices received here dost, which, in case of war, will have to state that General Giordon was heard of depend upon their coating facilition for mutabur of miles on the Korosk ronto their power to defend our poscasivas beyond the place where it was reported he
had been captured. Tho Ashmasi Our army is over more than adeg for Keraske are showing symtoms of revolt, the work it has to do, and the arenation as are therefore entereined for Gordon's of Egypt is
a suvere strain upon our ar- diary military artanganonis, The ita-safety. The officials at Caico uro confident portance of improving our deformes may be that Gordon will ancgoed in reaching Khar- ha juriges from the fact that property at tum. Liverpool alone, which a.hostile fleet could -destroy, is estimated at £100,000,000.
London, February 6-Inter advices of the defeat of Baker Pasha alate that the slaughter of his forces continued all the way luck to Trinkitat. The Egyptians were panic-stricken and fell upon their knees, but their appeals for marcy were fruitious. The Arabs acized hom by their necks, thrust spents fate their lacks and Bavagely cut their threat The English- Hen laissing are Manien Bay, Surgeon Leslie, Captains Festar nd Walker and Lieutenants Carroll, Smith and Watkins,
Sanahon, Fab. S.Tho. Franch Anb andor, in a conference with the Britis):
reign Secretary, offered the co-operation of the Forces in Egypt, prepsing that Froch troos bus hudud at Suakim and arched thetion to the relief of Kharton, the ultists settlement of the Soulin quos
on to be left to a conference of the Powers. Karl Granville rosseves a reply to
it offer.
The French nav division of the Lernut
has been ordered to extend the sphere of its action to the Red sea and the western portion of the gulf of Adon.
Mails.
STEAM-FOR- SINGAPORE, PENANG, COLOMBO,
THE CHINA MAIL
ADEN, SUEZ, PORT SAID, MARSEILLES, MALTA, GIBRALTAR, BRINDISI, TRIESTE, VENICE, PLYMOUTH AND LONDON; A180, BOMBAY, MADRAS, CALOUTTA, AND N.
AUSTRALIA.
Cargo can be taken on through Bills of Lading for BATAVIA, PERSIAN GULF PORTS,
MARSEILLES, TRIESTE, HAMBURG, NEW YORK
AND BOSTON.
THE PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY's Steam-ship STALPA, Captain A C. Locon, with Her Majesty's Mails, will be dorpatched fron this for LONDON, BOMBAY SUEZ CANAL, on. TUESDAY, the 18elf March, at p.m.
Cargo will be received on board until 10 am on the day of sailing.
Intimations.
LONDON AGENCY, MESSRS. HUTCHISON & CO., 4, Guildhali Chambers, 33, Basinghall St.,
B..
DASSAGES.-Better berths can be ob
Pained through, but in a tub by passengers applying by letter or engaging themselves. Ieductions obtained when possible. No charge is made, every trouble is taken to secure the best berths, and on barkation notices, list of passengers, &c. furnished. Upon application the fullest information as to outgoing atcamere fur- nished.
Hongkong Rates of Postage.
and
traneit...
[No. 6441-MARCH 16, 18842
POST OFFICE NODICE::1 Unclaimed Correspondence,
Mar, 14, 1884.
Lo Pap
2. The following cannot ba trummitted i Paroola isuficiently packed-or protected, or liable to bo orushed (as bandboxes, Ta the following Statements and Tables &c.) Opium, Glass, Liquids, Explosive sub- the Batos are given in cents, and aro, for staricas, Matches, Indigo, Dyestuffs, Ice, Letters per half ounce, for Books and Meat, Fish, Gamo, Fruit, Vegetables, or
whatever is dangerous to the Mills, or Blancy, William J. 1 Partorna, per tane ourses.
Nowapapots over four ounces in woight likely to becouse offensive or injurious in Ulissell, Thomas 1
Coccotia, Mana. l'e charged sa double, trable, so we the
Emile 3. Parcels are an a general rulo forwarded, may be, but such papers or packets of
Chambers, K.J.ENT Papors may be sent at Hook Rato: Two by Privato Ship, not by Contract Mail Conchaska, Motion, Newspapers must not be folded together as Facket. To India they are forwarded by Dalton, Br one, nor must anything whatever be inserted the P. & O. and Indian Mail Packets only, Eastler, G. H. 1
Printed to Ceylon by P. & Q. only. No respon-Engel, E. except bout fide Supplements
atter may, however, be enclosed, if the ability is accepted with regard to any Fernandes, Mrs A. 1 whole be paid at Book Roto. Prios Cur parcel, unless Registered, and then only to Franks, Ident. Col 1
Fryer, Capt." rent may be paid oither as Newspapers or the amount of $10. -
Goddard, Mrs J. 1-- Books
Graham, B. W. 1. Grainger. G. E.- L Graarl, Mrs G... Greenstein, N. Roller & Slapete 1
Commercial Papers signify such pepare as, though Written by Hand, do not hear the character of an actual or personal corre-
4. The public are cautioned not to con- found these facilities with a Parcel Port to Europe, &c., which does not exist
It is necessary that the following rules be strictly observed.
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Melvin, F. A 1 Miguel, Capt. 1 Morden, Mr. 1 Gate, Mire Herle 1 Parker, EHEI Pogre, Jalen
Pela, Miss Sales Petridi, Clotilde
1 Peavey, Joba
Ribeiro. Fallipe Rock, R. Bidney) B.J, Bilya, Mr de Bin Coo, Che Speak, John. Bappapelel, J. Talkum, 0.6.1
Thompson, Miss
Kató.
Thomson, W. F. 1 BEK Thong Tal Song Brijd.
Thorn, Chu, B. 1:
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BAGGAGE.—We wish to lay before clients the advantages of despateking through our firm. We can collect. Baggage from any part of the United Kingdom at a through rate to the vessel. Passengers can spendence, such as invoices, deeds, copied
Hentario; M. send their beavy Ingage in advance and masio, &c. The chargo on them is the same without further trouble receive it upon as for book, but, whatever the weight of
1. No Letter, or Packet, whether to be Bouff, A. rival from our Agents in Hongkong, a packet containing any partially written registered or unregistered, can be received Hares, Win The fullest particulars and directions given paper, it will not be charged less than fox Postage if it contains gold or silver Jones, William 1 money, jewels, procious articles, or any-aw Eng Tak 1 when baggage is going with owner, Inbula cents.
The sonder of any Registered Articlothing that, as a general rule, in liable to Knox, William
Loon Alexander L furnished and the heavier baggage collected
Customs dution.
Létnerneur, and placed on board a few days before the may accompany it with a Return Receipt
3. This Regulation prohibits the sending
Мелаг. 0. ca paying an extra fee of 5 cents. Steamer starts.
INSURANCES effected at very low rates.
of Fattorus of dutiable articles, unless the Lewis, Mrs. W. C. E The limit of weight for Books and Com-quantity sent bo so small to make the Lushington, Animals insured against mortality in tran- sit at moderato rates.
mercial Papara to Foreign Post Offices is
Major AURIVAL IN ENGLAND. When ad-4lbs, Patterns for such offices are limited sample of no value.
3. The limits of weight allowed are a inches by 4 inches by 2 follows:-
Parcels and Specie (Gold) at the Dihet i vised by letter beforehand our representa- to 8 ouncca, and must not exceed theso
tive will meet passengers, and at once clear dimensions:
incher.
Ton other foreign officers are acredito prepare for foreign service, translipped at Colombu; Tua and Gon Haggage, thereby saving the hoayy expenses
JLES
if warehoused even for a few days. "Clear lists of contents of packages and particu- PARCELS, PACKAGES AND GOODS lars of datiable erticks should be prepared. received by us and forwarded by next aut- to clients. Insurances effected upon the smallest article. All information given to friends at homo as to mode of packing necessary, proper address &c. Ses Pay- toments.
Countries of the Pestal Union. The Union may be taken to comprise
Japan, W. Afrim, Egypt, Mauritius, all A. America, Mexico, Salvador, Brazil, Faru, Chili, Venezuela, The Argentine Republic, Jamaica, Trinidad, Guiana, Honduras, Bermuda, Labuan, Hawaii, with all Danish, French, Netherlands, Portu- gas and Spanish Colonies.
juntil 10 am, on the day of ailing. Som Alderslot regiments have been or
Silk and Valuables for Europe will be The fugitives, huddled together on the store of Trinkitat, might easily have been moro marinos have been dispatched to erad Cargo for London will be conveyed slaughterol, but the hay gave over the ypt.
vid Homony without transhipment, arriving pacuit. The men onlarlant as quickly Tandon, Felruary 8-Fifteen thousand
reute via Colombo. possiblo upon six sports sing there striking weavers at Blackbein last night ook later than by the ordinary direct Baker Pass and Colonel Sartorius arvonned through the stevels toward the
For further Particulars, regarding at milaight at Snakim. Intex excity. house of a manufacturer, with, the intention FREIGHT and PASSAGE, apply to the going vessel or by tonte most advantageons Europo, all foreign possessions in Asia, ment prevails at Suakim. An attack of of longing him in effigy before his residence. PHUTAR & ORIENTAL STEAM NAVIGA the entry is expected: The forts ace on The crowd refusing to dispers, the policeTION COMPANY'S Office, Hongkong, cupied by English urines. The French charged the procession, and during the argint hun tolographml for a man-of-war). molen several persons were injured. Albers Ali special dispatches agrue that Tokar were beginning to assum seis aspict, Toplessly lost. The fact but the police telegraphed to Manchester, and Sinkat that the British gubeads left Trinkitat for assistance, which was went and order orento a bad impression upon the minds of restored. the Egyptians and encouraged to wies in their fanaticism. The rebels captured five guns 600 mods of camun adimunition, 300 rifles and an unrurons quantity of cartridges.
In the light near Tokur it suuuis that the Egyptian cavalry threw away their saddles and turned their inces lenne, effecting a retreat pa fout, in erler that they might
be scght lecl tight agai
London, Feb, 8-The papers which have been laid before Parliament onplaining the
agitions between England and other! neutral powers concerning the course to be purned Abould war arise between France and Chin, have twice formé de subject of inquiry va the part of Fries, Granvilu, the Foren secretary of Stace, informed Waddington, the French Minister at the court of St. Jaruns, last Decomber, that the A corrugadent at Sunkin says: The Powers which had vessels in Chines, waters, wording of marines here has greatly nax-propried to instruct the commanders to sured the place, but a strict kukut inite in lopting measures to insure the
the pur of the protection of foreigners and the continuanc kept for treachery a Egyptian officers who refuse to duduty, of a friendly spirit Liwards France, and The boof in El Mahdi is increasing." China. Wouldington said in reply that The acous at Suakin is scribed as France would not exceed the programme painful.
The wives of many of the dead already ananced by either interfering soldiors are bewailing their loss and tearing with the foreign trade or blockading treaty porta, unless forced to do so lay the action their hair and clothes in their anguish.
Cairo, February 6.The tribes ogrom Koroako eu in full revolt. General Gordon, who has aired at Kerasko, is muable to proceed on his journey to Khur
toum.
of China.
Lenton, Feb. 1-Adrian from South Africa rriers the death of Cutewape, thus famous Zulu chieftain, from heart disease. The death of Celewaye was aunomcol positively on July 200g 1883, and his obituary was fea
of his follwers between Sinkai and the ovened. The Zulü hig
Suukin, February 6.--The onosny sur rounded at destroyed Tewik Hoy an 100 coast while attempting to cat heir way through the rebels.
The Chateraly and Value of Packages are Shippers are particularly cequested required to be declared prior to shipment. note the terms and conditions of the Con paay's Black Bills of Lading.. N.-This Steamer takus Crage and I'an
sengers for MARSEILLES,
A. MiVER, Superintendent. Hongkong, March 7, 1884.
420
GOODS purchased at lowest rates in the
London marketa. Orders executed for any article, however small, but to effect saving in freight it is advisable to clump orders as wuch as possible. Any article received for repairs and returned at earliest. See Pay ments
PAYMENTS must by made here in Eng- land, either privately, through a business
Occidental & Oriental Steam-house, or by a credit arraigo in Hong
Ship Company.
kong to be drawn against here in London. Shipping documents and invoices attached handed over against payment of account.
MISCELLANEOUS—We will carry out any description of miscellaneous business! which requires attoutkas in England. Let Le may be addressed to our cure. Price lists of any special articies forwarded if requested. Orders for the Co-operative Storea received, opeonted and shipped,
To show in some measure what we can do with regard to inclusive prices we give below the following
TAKING CARGO AND PASSENGERS TO JAPAN, THE UNITED STATES, MEXICO, CENTRAL AND SOUTH AMERICA, AND BUROPE, VIA THE OVERLAND RAILWAYS, ATLANTIC & OTHER CONNECTING STEAMERA
AND
THE S. S. ARABIC will be despatch
ed for San Francisco, via Yokoham at Honolulu, on WEDNESDAY, the 19th Israut, at 3 20.
Connection being made at Yukehamn, with Steamers from Shanghai and Japan
porta.
CARRIES ICE MACHINES.-Landed in Hongkong (including stove, wrapper, 2 Thermotetere, 2 Denntets, Shorbert Fail and Tub) duty and all charges paid, packed and insured against all risks, at the follow- ing rates
The 2. Machine, ................£16. ......£20. Despatched by first steamer on receipt of "I have had my Carno's 4 lh Ice
draft.
1
distingishal mo, pre-address in full; and santo will be received All Parcul Packages should be marked to bly had the pleasure of reading his own bituary.
Since the King's visit to Eug at the Company's Office, until p.m. the hand in 3, where he was regally enter day Farvious to sailing. Lindon, February 7-China is negotist- tried, he his boon in ill health, cause i
who Machine in constant use for five years and Iterens Palaces.-Passengers, ing with an English firm for the construe-principally by his bad reception by his own have paid full fare, re-embarking at San will never be without one again. tion of telegraph lines to councel Cartoon with places in fourquin occupied by Chubjects, when the British Government, Francisco for China or Japan (ur vise versa) Coylan Civil Servant.
within six
nest.
endeavoral to reinstate him.
Landon, February, 8-T tune innveg with his previous abouumaent, Parioli!
it' have to announce the decase of offered in the Comunions to-day a amend Marian, the giantes, who expired at Berlin mont to the addros in reply to the Chacun's Tulay morning last. It will be speech. The amendment severely ceasured aebered that this young girl of stupend- the policy
of the semiment Trchand
in asserting that it has aged 15 tranquillitature was bought over to this country by Mr William Holland éxhibited as
12
12
43
Frota
The AYLESBURY CART.-Made by 1 six months, will be allowed a discount of 20% from Return Fare; if re-emirking. 1. Pass, Maker to the Rothechilds In three with one year, an allowance of 10% vill the Duke of Buckingham &
aizes, landed in Hongkong, doty und all be made from Return Fare. Pre-Paid·Ro- turn Passage Orders, available for one year, phares paid, socruly asked in wood and will be issued nt a Discount of 25% from No. For Horse 13 to 14 Handa, £47.10.-
insured against fisks Return Fare Thess allentances do in appry to through fares from China and Japan le
14 15
£50,10%. 3,
15 16
£53.10%. Burupe
"Varnished body (er pointed if preferred, Consular Invoices to accompany Oyer-Lancewood shafts, Colinga's patent axle the people, has wantonly prohibited public The Anzon Queen Bablari, Mexican, Central and South American with solid flaps, lamps, cushions, every) meetings ad mterfered with the freedom" at the Alambra in September Cargo, should be sout to the Company's thing connplate. Senaoned wheels. Light, of space, and has pasunilted magistrates Size was stated to have been born Junnury ficus addressed to the Collector of Cus-rony, perfect draught, well made for lady publicly applaud the cought of Lord Ruslat 1970, at Berkendorf, a
villago near more, who had been supersued as a fustice Thorginia Mountain, Germany.
Jer Cons, San Francisco. of the Peace for disturbing public der height was 8 it, 2 m, and it was at that
Har further information as to Freight getting in or ont, nothing superilous of Inciting ill-will and strife between dife recorded in the pragramme » Marian or Passage, apply to the Aguney of Bie bulky. Dospatched as soon as possible on
Company, Nu. QUA, Queen's Road Central, receipt of draft
F. E. FUSTEK,
Agent. Hongkong, March 3, 1884.
NOTICE.
COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES. PAQUEBOTS POSTE FRANCAIS.
le acil growing." She was under engage- alandon- ment to call to America.-Bru.
ferent classes in Ireland. The amendment Farther dummus the indiuta ment of the policy of stimulating the emigration of the Irish, la the code 271 the remarks with which he nexoqsanied his motion, Parnell asserted that the recent visit of Northcote to Ireland had been the The exciting cause of civil disturbances Orange outrages were, in his opinion, a grave misfortune to the Conservativos, When Northcoto land dragged at alte bevis of the discredited Irish "faction. Ho du- nouncoil in
in strong terms the oratory from
the Orange platforms during the rent at tempt to introduen e National Longue into later.
Government Notification.
No. 50,
İLAKKOCH DEPARTMENT.
The following Rulos regarding signalling at the Poak aro published four general in formation.
By Command,"
FARER'S STEWART, Acting Colonial Secolary. Colonial Secretary's ico Continung, Parnell said: "The Orange | Hongkong, 17th February, 1883. demonstrations were aut were attended by hirelings, alt
paid by tho
Landlords. Orange opposition to Nation] SIGNAL STARS, VICTORIA PRÁK, HONGKONG,
1823 Peet above Sun Lezet.
1. The Union Jack will be hoisted at che
ist meetinga was voulunt and auditious, [Cries of Oh Every one particiktmý therein was liable to prossent under the intimidation clause of the Crites fets. Re-signalled. cant events in the North of Ireland weald, however, hasten the time when Ireland would
1 legislate: for herself on her own soil' Sullivan, member for Westineath, and
that Orangemen were obstacles to the spread of loyalty in the North of Ireland.
Churchill (Conservativa) raid the in- Jaisal 1 of Lord Restore was a tail to catch the Irish vota.
391
STEAM FOR SAIGON, SINGAPORE, BATAVIA, COLOMBO, ADEN, SUEZ, ISMAILIA; } PORT SAID, SYRIAN PORTS.
NAPLES, MARSEILLES, AND PORTS OF BRAZIL, AND LA PLATA ; ALSO PONDICHERRY, MADRAS, CALCUTTA AND ALL INDIAN FORTS.
PIANOE.-The pianos of say Lendon makers, specially prepared for foreign use, landed in Hongkong duty and all charges paid, packed in tin lined case and insttred all fish Terms £3 in addition to advertised rates. Price lists on application of makers. NICKLE KEYLESS GUARDS WATCN. -This is L Keyless Lever open faced. with very heavy case of German silver, Nickelled with fat crystal gluss, bold dial, and throughout extra strong, specially in
Price £55., Bent tended for hard wear. securily packed by post. Cash with order.
This watch is made by una of the first makers in England,
2. The Connauroial Case of Signals for with MAILS, PASSENGERS, SPECIE,"
Nations will be unod at the Station.
3. AF Signals made by russols in thound CARGO, will leave this Kors for the Oling will be repentul.
4. When Signalling to Men-st-War in2
above places.
the Harbour or in the Ofing, a Whits Ru-London as
Countries or in the Union-The chief countries net in the Union are tha Aus talaian Group, and S. Afric
Postage to Union Countries, General Rates, by any route :- Post Cards, Letters, Registration, Newspapers,
Books, Patturas azidĮ
Comm. Papers,
10 cents par oz.
3 couts cach 10 cents.
2 cents cach
2 cents per 2 oz
There is no charge on redirected corre- spendence within the Postal Union,
Booka and Fapers to British Offices, 6 lbs. to the Continent, &c., 4 lbs. Patterns to British Offices, 5lbs it with
out intrinsic value; to the Continent, So.; Bot.
1
Tratmann, J. N. 1
Vernon, Wm. H. 1 Warendorfer Write, G.' Watiere, Thomas S Whilney, Misį
Mahomed, Eklich Trg Williams, W. Canity, D. Mark 1:1 Weer, Capt. Mokio, Capt. L
DETAINED:
Kwong Lal Tong, Shanghai, 11, 5 centa la pay.
20 Yung Mieg, lattor, 5 monts to pay, Wong Pick Chan, 1 letter 5 conls to pay.
For Merchant Ships.
Anteros, ..
Iiemnity for the Less of a Registered Article. The Post Office is not legally responsible for the safe delivery of Registered correspon doncs, but it is prepared to make good the ors, 4.8. contents of such correspondence lost while passing through the Post, to the extent of 310, in certain cases, provided:--
1. That the sender duly observed all the conditions of Registration required.
2. That the letter was securely enclosed in a reasonably strong envelope.
3. That application was made to the Postmaster General of Hongkong immedi- ately the loas was discovered, the envelope being invariably forwarded with such appli
cation unless it also in lumb,
Bivonas, ..
Kangaroo," sh.
Joshua Nishol
1
BOTI, 9.9
វ
Kilsow
2
Kwanglang, B..
Magis
1
Arhbuch, 8.5, Aateria Beatrice Bonnie Li Cairngor, a.8. Cairusmuir, 2.9. 2 Cicero
1 cholerton, s. 1
Mansher, 1.3.
Martha Davis
May
Medora
Molbalth
Nardóc
Nestorian
City of Pekis, .. leg. Namhain,
bleton, B. Forest King! Frank Carvit. Glenory
Honorile
4. That the Postmaster General is satis-J. Wood fiod that the les occurred whilst the corres- Jeddah, S. pondence was in the custody of the British Postal ada:inistration in Chine, that it was not caused by any fault on the part of the
shipwreck,
Fostage to Non-Union Countries. Australia, New Zealand, Tasmaniz, and sender, by destruction by fire, or Fiji, via Torres Straits, Letters, 10; Re-nor by the dishonesty or negligence of any gistration, 10; Newspapers, 2; Books and person not in the employment of the Patterns, 2: Fin Celos, Latters, 25; Re- Hongkong Post Office. gistration, 10; Newspapers, 2; Books and Patterns, 2.
son, Boavis, Letters, 25, Registration, Natal, the Cape, St,Holena, Ascen- 10; Newspapers, 5; Books and Patterus, 6.
LOCAL POSTAGE
and the Philip
pince,..................
China, Tonguín, reck (d), Cockin- Japan San đ Macao, China for Hongkong, General Local Rates)
(1).
ô
1
2
2
∞o 3. sed
Letters cels and
Post Books, Par Newspapers
and Prices O
each.
conds.
cent.
cents
per 2 oz.
Patterns
Current,
cents.
(d) Via Singapore, 10 rents. (d) Yet logbong, Canton, and Macas ocats.
Local Delivery.
No compensation can be paid for mere damage to fragile articles such as portraits, which roach their destination, although in watches, handsomely bound books, &, a broken or deteriorated condition.
1
20-20 Rachel
Sea Hipplo
Star of China Velocity
Yeuralle
Books, etc, without Covers Appenrader Zeitung, Australian News Balls ludis rubber).
Bonte Bilde Br. Tride Jouza). Builder.
Bastons (for Chinose Jackets). Christian Espress Chi Mi Salve l'Onore.
Christion Church TimeG.
=== | Correio da Indio,
Dagbladet.
Chair, Jinricksha, and Boat Der Folkstrand,
Hire.
LEGALISED TARIFY OF FARES FOR CHAIRS,
HAIR BEAMERS, AND BOATS,
IN THE COLONY · DF, HONGKONG, -
Chairs and Ordmary Pullaway Boots. Half hour,...,10 cts. Hour,20 cts. Three hours,..60 cts. Six hours...70 cta.
Day (from 6 to 6), One Dollar.
TO VICTORIA TEAK.
Single Trip
Four Coolios,
Three Coclies,
Two Coolios,
415
Four Cooliea,
Return (direct or by Pok-fu Lam), Three Coalies, Two Coulisa,.....
***
81.00
Detroit Free Press. Dimanche Illustré, El Imparcial
El Siglo Futuro. Eracate Malavare. Gacetta da Madrid:
Glasgow Wookly Herald, Graanseder Heizzatli, -
Herapath's Railway and Commercial-Journal; Irish Times. Journal de Sasma et Loiro,
Lo Clocher
La Temp
Life and Work
Liverpool Weekly Albion Lloyd's Wesley Newspaper. London & Uluka Express." 0,85 Long Island Record. 0.70 Longupan's Magasine.
Mario Colombier.
$1.50 Mercury.
1.20 National-Zeltang.
100 Nary List
Nottingham Daily Guardian. 10 Creato.
TO VICTORIA GAP (TO LEVEL OF UMBRELLA Palavra.
Four Coolios,
SEAT,).
Single Trip.
Three Coolies, Two Coolies, ..
Return (direct or by Pok-fu Lamy,
Four Coolies,
Three Coolies, ... Two Cockies,...
་་་
People's Journal.
Phillips Machinery Register. Pilet,
80.60 Prein Verzeichnis.
0.50 Preisliste via Ramp and Lehrers. 0,40 Publio Lodger.
Public Opinion.
Publie School Latin Prinez.
.PL.00 Raccolta.
The Return Fare embraces a trip of not more than thres hanya
0,85 | East Gofter and Satna Prakash. ... 0.70 Report of the Bristol Baptist College. Rus. Book and Newspaper. Salvation War, ** Soo:chman. Sentinel Review, Skanska Aftonbladet. Tea Muster. Times.
For every hour or part of an hour above three hours, each Coolie will be entitled to | an additional payment of 6 cents.. Day Trip Peak, 80.75 each Coolie. (12 hours) Gup, $0.60 each colle.
Jinrichsha.
of Quarter an hour or less, 2 Invitations, de can generally be Half an hour, delivered within Victoria at the private One hor, the addressees than at places of business, it i wish to that effect Six hours, ha axpressed by the sender, otherwise all One day (12 hour):
from the centro of the Town, ... 20, the nearest place of business.
Return, Per trip to Aberdeen, from the cen
tre of the Town,...
Return,
sign will be hoisted at the Flagstaff, and at prin intell us for Murssilles, and ac. Price £6 6s. with choke bore barrels respondence is invariably delivered Par trip to Shankiwan, or Pokfulam
the Mast Head of the Man-of-War.
Cargo and Specie will be registered for transit through Marseilles for the places of Europe.
Orders will by granted until Cargo will be received on board until 4 (Parcels are not the 24th March, 1884.
Shippin March, 1884.
5. When Steamer, or the smoke of a tenner, is sighted, the Compass Bearing Car of
at the Yard Arm, and Distance of at the Mast Haad, will be hoisted.
|
3 Boxholders who desire to send Circa laro, Dividend Warrants. Invitativas, Cardo,
Hongkong, Bangkok, or the Ports of to, all of the same wight, to addresses in
AAT
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Wiener Zeitung.
NAMES OF VILLAGES
IN UB NEAR HONGKONG.
(Corrected Spelling.)
A-kang Ngain, Son Telin
Ehel-wan Apli-Char
Cheung-ahan Hom.·• Shai-tsai Po
..50
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Chung Hom.
Chang Wan
Fo-pang
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.: 40
Haiwan
Vose was also alus; us wild as Parnell's vessel is male ont, she is notMail the pin., Specie and Parcels until 3 pm on Bertton'a cheap canvas collapsable boats, Thins, may deliver them to the Post If an Extra Coolie in employed, there will teang-kong Trai
Trevelyan, Chief Secretary for Ireland, said the sea that the Government had sus pended Lord Rossmore to win the Irish statement that the Government was actuater, the Vessel's
1 Steue
to
will be
nhatizuten for the Agency's Office.}
AMMUNITION-Cartridge cases, felt, wads, caps, shot of all sizes and all other
1. All correspondence posted before 5 requisites except powder, purchased direct from Eleys, % Discount allowed upon p.m. on any rock day for addressos in orders.
Victoria will be delivered the same day, GUNS-We can strongly recommend and generally within two hours, unless the fast Head when any versal is ivingTUESDAY, the 26th March, Mesars F. Bland & Sons guns, having delivery should be retarded by the Contract
Always Hails. 1884, at Noon, the Company's S. S. shipped many of them abroad, RAQUADDY, Commandant PASQUALI, heard good accourts of thom. The Keeper's Gem," a central fire breach loader, hammer out of line of sight, fero-trid faetener, rebounding looks, Daglish damascus barrots in 10, 12, 16, 20, Bore, extra. Hundreds of catmonials strongly recommending this gun, home and abroad. List on application.
SPORTING REQUISITES of every description purchased-India rubber boats, india rubber sheets, tents of crory size, be sent on board; they must be loft at canteens, camp furniture the fullest parti Office unstamped, the postage being than be an addition of half the above soplo to onlors as to prices, measurement, e fur-charged to the sender's account. Each pay. Nothing in this scale prevents private
batch must consist of at least ten
agreements. Contents and value of Packages are ro- nisheil
WIRE SPRING MATTRESSES.-The 4. Boxholders may also send Patterns quired.
Licensed Bearers (eich). For further particulars, apply at the complete case, the lazury, the cleaniinoes, to the same places in the sure way. En- comfort, of those anterosses are as yet little velopes containing Patterns may be wholly
Bour, Company's Office.
I. MARTIN,
nows abroad. We showed them to a gen closed, if the nature of the contenta ba first.
Half day, Day,.. tleman just returning to Ceylon, he fook exhibited or stated to the Postmaster Acting Agent Hongkong, March 13, 1884.
put thres, and now writes tts Reds a com- General, as he may consider necessary, and pleto
lond in their approret by him. Printed Circulars may everyone is
t time I believe no others be inserted in such Pattom Packeta. will be used." These wire mattresses ilo not sagg in the middle au some of earlier
PARCIA-The publio is reminded that construction: they are stretched on a Pitch Pino frame, most easily taken to pieces, there is no such thing as Parcol Post 1st ean be put together again in a few minutes, to Europe, &c. Much trouble and disg weight 00 lbs. (6 ft. 2, by 3 ft. 6. size), pomtment are caused by persistent attempts 20s Packs inta 3 cable feet, strong, allow Post Fans, Curice, Articles of Dress, to send small valuable trifles through the pleto adaptation to the form of the Faioy Work, and similar prosents are com deliciously cool, yet confortable and ex-
Two people tinually being refused, the renders having ceedingly like a feather bed. 14 can move about without inconveniencing te paid the froight by ateaimer: No often spent more in Postage that would other sleeper, and complate isolation is obtained. They fit on to any bed, convert rofund can be made on such pareals of the ing the most ancient wosden bedstead into value of Stamps obliterated before the
nature of the contents was discovered. an elastic luxurious couch. Made in eiza, from 6 ft. 2 by 2 . £16 to 6 ft. 2 by 6 ft. £3 83. Nine different breadtha. When taken to pieces they pack all as above, and
by a desire to play into the harms of the Orange:men. It was creditable to the Lord will be kept Tying until the Saip nuchers. Lieutenant of Iroland that a few vashatra The Distance Signal will be kept up fifteen. had occurred when to armed and
minutes after the Steamer is made out. excited roon were parading the towns.
6. If the Steamer is a regalar Maii Steamor a Gun will be firet, and Ball over Egypt.-A
Council to consider the critical the English, French, or American Bign, condition affaire was held this morning with the Distanco off at that time, will be by
by Near Pasha, President of the Compell, shown at the Mast Hoad. The Compass General Sir Evelyn Wood, Minister Sir Signal and Symbol will be hauled down. Evelyn Baring and Mr Stephenson.
The Ball and Ensign will be kept ap until ship has been dispatched to Trinkitat to
the vessel chore. The Distance Signal endeavour to succour the stragglers.
will be kept dying for half-an-hour, and Advices from Sakina announce that a changed at each sucesive half hour to show state of siege has been proclaimed.
It has been decided to send to Saakim, on Saturday, three British officers serving in the Egyptian army, to form a battalion of 600 black and Turkish troops to hold the place with the English marines, Balur Pasha and the rest of his forces at Suakia will be recalled.
the Distance off at those times. When the
Insurances.
256
NORTH BRITISH & MERCANTILE INSURANCE COMPANY,
THE
vessel is between Grees. Island and the THE Undersigned, Acrers of the above North Point of Hongkong the Distance Company, are authorized to Insuro igual will be hauled down. If the Mail against FIRE at Current Rates, Steamer is not in the Harbour when it is
too dark to distinguish flags, a red light will be exhibited at the West Yard Arm, or a green light ut the East Yard Arni patil she
anchors.
The Governor of Berber telegraphs that General Gordon has arrived it that pro
7 Rivor Steamers will not be signalled. vince. A letter from Colonel Stewart, The approach of other Steamers from Macso General Gordon's military aucretary, sent from Korsk just before he and General of Canson will be made known by showing the National, or House Flag and Spubol
Gordon started on their journey through at Yard Arm
the desert, was their only escort sys 3. Ha Flag showing that an Officer of "I
GILMAN & Co. Hongkong, January 1, 1882.
THE LONDON ASSURANCE.
INCORPORATED BY KOYAL UKARIEF OF, His Majesty King George The First, A. D. 1720.
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H3 Undersigned having been appointed
Agouts for the above Corporation are
that General Gordon had sent a message to high rank is on board an incoming vessel, a prepared to grant Insurences as follows:- the troublesome shioks, saying, "Meet me similar Flag will be shown above the Ball,
at Khartoum if
I am for want peace. you
peace. If you want war, I'am ready."
Two newspaper correspondents were killed
or
the Flag alone will be hoisted at the
9.
Marine Department. Policies at current rates, payablo either
Praises a short:
Local and Indian Parcel Post,
Ist
Sham-shui Fo. Shauki Wai-
Shek Tong Shek-tang Tani. Sheung Wan. Shui-trang Wan So-boa Po. Taí-kok Tsui. Tai-long Ha
(Aberdeen).
Hok-tsu.
...70 canta,
35 cent
Hok-taui Wan Hok-in. Hok-in Kok. Hung-houng Lo. Hung-hom Kai-lung Wan. Ka-sz Wan. Kaa-long.
Talung Kung.
Tai-pang Mi...
...50 centa
DOAT AND COOLIE VIRE,
BOATR
Class Cargo Boat of B or 900 plouls, per Day,
Class Cargo Boat of B or 000 Load,.... pienis, per
Class Cargo Boat of 600 picule, per Day,
2nd Class Cargo Boat of 600
picais, por Loud,
$3.00 Kan-pui Shok
Tai-ping Shan.
Taishek Kok. Tai-ter Taitara Tuk
Tai-waa.
Tai wong Kung. Tang lang Chau." Tant Tex-mul Taim-nha Tauk Teo-pai Teat
2.00
Kung Chung Kung Kok. 2.50 Lap-sap Wan.
Lisi Mun.
1.76
Ma-tan Chung.
1.50
Mn-tau Kok
Class Cargo Boat or Ha-kau Beat of 800 picula, per Load,
100
Matau Taun
Bla tau Wai,
To-ti Wan
50 M
Mong-kok.
3rd Class Cargo Boat or Ha-kan Bont of
300 piculs, per Day,
3rd
3rd Class Cargo Boat or Ha-kau Best of
$00 picats, Half Day,
Sampant
Wo for one 1. Small Parcels may be sent by Post or Pullaway Bosta, per Day, itial of one of the greatest comforts of mo- at Book Rates betwesu Hongkong aut Bay
dern times. Lists with fall particulare of the British l'ost Ofices in China, as well sent on application.
to Japan, Macao, Pakhoi, the Straits
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HUTCHISON & Co., 4 Guildball Cham-Settlemente, Ceylon and India. They must
long, 1 foot broad, 1 foot doup; weigh more. chasing Agents and Shippers, Passag that 6, nor be smaller than 3 in. by? securo, Raggages forwarded, Insurances in. Such parcels may be wholly closed affected, Arrival in England, Parcela re-
The Liberal whips have been testing the approach of Men-of-War and Sail, hero, in London, or st, the principal Porta bers, 33 Basinghall Street, Londen,, Por. not exceed the following-dimensions; 2 feet į
in the recent tight at Tokar.
Mast Hand
Vessels will be notified by their proper Symbols and National Colours, or House strength of their party vote for the coming Flags, at the Quarter of the Yard, or at the division on the motion cesuring the Guard Ana vernment for ita Byptian policy. They Nota-The Disiances of vessels will be find a number of radicals are unwilling to support the Government and with to ab stain from voting. The Farnelfito vote is uncertain.
Malta, Feb. 8.-The ironclad Nonare
estimated from the Peak, and will be mado by means of the Numerals which are attach.
od to the letters in the table of Flagi. :
H. G. THOMSETT, N.,
·Harbour Muster, 40,
of India, China and Australia.
Fire Department.
current rates.
*
100 Ngan Ping,
To-kwa Wen
Tang wa (Hospital). Tung la Wan.
Un Chat
20 Ngang-shin Chau......... Wan-tzat,
One Hour Half-an-Houz, p 10 After B .......10 cants extrą. Nothing in this Scale prevente private
#ZREX CODLJIL
Pakshazi Wan Pok-fu Lam. Saiwan Thai..
Sai Ying-pun
Wong-kol Thin.
Wong-ma Kok.
Wong-nal Chung. Yau-ma T. N.B.-Documents should not be dete Year of Kwongou, which is the style of
33 cents, the Emperor of China, and is of
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course inapplicable in a British Colorý,
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Policies issued for long or short periods ateived and forwarded, Packages received they bear this special endorsement, One Day.....................
Reale of Hire for Street Coolies, PABOEL, CONTAINING TO LETTER, but a Half Day and forwarded, Goods received and for parcel may be opened by direction of the warded, Miscellaneous Business under- taken, Orders, for anything executed, Postmaster General. In the Case of Parcels are Hours, nises Carto's Ice Machines (the only ones for the for India a declaration of contents and Hours tropice), the Aylesbury, Caet, Fisas, ralus is required, a printed form for which Half Hour,...... Watches, Aminunition, Gaus, Sporting Ro Parcels for India and Ceylon is compulsory, private agreements.
Nothing in the above Scale to affect is supplied gratia. The Regisization of quisitás, Spring Mattresses,
Life Department. Policies issued for sums not exceeding £3,000 at reduced rates.
HOLLIDAY, WISE & Co Hongkong, Jaly 25, 1872.
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Printed and published by Gro. MURERT BAIN, at the Chino Mail Office, No. 2, Wyndham Stresty Hongkong,