For Sale.
MacEWEN, FRICKEL & Co. No. 53, Queen's Read East, (OPPOSITE THE CHISARIAT), ARE NOW LANDING FROM AMERICA. ALIFORNIA RACKER
CR
OMPANY'S BISCUITS in 5
tina, ul loose.
Notices to Consignees. * FROM BLASGOW, LONDON, TENANG
AND SINGAPORE.
THE CHINA MAIL
Notices to Consignees. To-day's Advertisements.
STEAMSHIP SAGHALIEN.
COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES,
NOTICE.
THE Steatrislip Glenasty having arrived The above Fugle, Consigneus of Cargo are hereby informed that thoir Goods-with the exception of Opium-are
CONSIGNEES of Cargo per Steamship being landed at thoir risk into the Godowns of the Undersigned, whence and/or from Lalardonais, from London, in con. the Wharvas or Boats delivery may be objection with the above. Steamer, are 1btained
horoby inferred that their Goods-with the Optional Cargo will be forwarded unexception of Opium, Trenaitre and Valuables less notice to the contrary ho given before-are being landed and stored at their risk at Noon To-DAY, the 2nd June.
the Company's Godowns, whenco delivery may by obtained immediately after landing.
Soda BISCUITS: Assorted BISCUITS.
Sinal HOMINY...
Cracked WHEAT.
OATMEAL.
CORNMEAL
TOPOGAN BUTTER.
Apple BUTTER
Eastern and Californian CHEESE.
CODFISH, Boneless.
Crime HAMS and BACON. Eagle Brand Condensed MILK.
Family BERF in 26 ib kogs. Peau Ideal SALMON in 5 lb cans. Butting's Dessert FRUITS in 24 it cans.
Assorted Canned VEGETABLES. Potted SAUSAGE and Sausage
MEAT.
12
Stuffed PEPPERS.
Assorted SOUPS.
Carge romaining undelivered after the Oth stout will be subject to ront
No Fire Insurance Iina beon effected. Bill of Lading will be countersigned by
JARDINE, MATHESON & On. Hongkong, June 2, 1884. INDO-CHINA STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY, LIMITED.
910
FROM CALOUTTA, PENANG AND SINGAPORE.
THE Steamship Heuerra having
from the above' Perta, Consignees of Cargo are hereby requested to send in their Bills of Lading to the Undoraigned for countersignature, and to take immo- diato delivery of their Goods.
Cargo impeding the discharge will be
at once landed and stared at Consignees'
Ricardean & Robbin's Celebrated Potted ziek and expense.
Lunch HAM.
MEATS.
Labs' TONGUES.
Clan CHOWDER.
Fresh OREGON SALMON,
Dried APPLES.
TOMATOES.
SUOCOTASH.
Mario SYRUP..
Gulden SYRUP.
LOBSTERS.
OYSTERS
HONEY.
Assorted JELLIES.
Green OORN.
FAIRBANKS' SCALES.
400 lb. Capacity,
600 th
900 15.
1,200 lb.
CORN BROOMS.
+
OFFICE HIGH CHAIRS,
AXES and HATCHETS,
AGATE IRON WARE,
WAFFLE IRONS.
SMOOTHING IRONS.
PAINTS and OILS.
TALLOW and TAR. VARNISHES.
DEVOE'S NONPARIEL
BRILLIANT KEROSINE OIL,
150 test,
Ex late Arrivals from
ENGLAND.
A LARGE ASSORTMENT OF.
STORES,
inciling:
CHRISTMAS CAKES.
PLUM PUDDINGS. MINCESTEAT.
ALMONDS and RAISINS.
Crystallized FRUITS.
TEYENONEAG'S DESSERT FRUITS,
Pudding RAISINS.
Late CURRANTS.
Fine YORK HAMS.
PICNIC TONGUES. PATE DE FOIE GRAS. SAVORY PATES.
FRENCH PLUMS.
BRAWN.
INFANTS FOUD. CORN FLOUR.
SPARTAN
COOKING STOVES.
HITCHCOCK HOUSE LAMP.
JARDINE, MATHESON & Co.,
General Managers.
D11 Bongkang, June 2, 1884.
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.
STEAMSHIP VICTORIA, FROM ANTWERP.
NONSIGNEES of Cargo by the above
Venaol are requested to named Benci in their Bills of Lading to the Under signol for countersignature, and to take immediate delivery of their Goals from alongside.
Cargo hapeding the discharge will be arcled at Consigncos risk and expense.
Optional Cargo will be sunt on notice bo givon To-Dav
Optional Cargo will be forwarded on, unicus intimation is received from the Con aigness before 11 am. To-nay, requesting it to be landed here..
Bills of Lading will be countersigned by the Undersigned.
Goods remaining melaimed after FI DAY, the th June, at Noon, will be subject front and landing charges at 1 cent. per package por diam.
All Claims must bo zeut in to rac before the 9th June or they will not be recognised.
No Firo Insurance has been effected.
1. MARTIN,
Acting Agent.
696
Hongkenig, May 30, 1884.
UNION LINE.
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES. FROM LONDON, PENANG AND SINGAPORE.
wwwww
Sternship Principia, Captain Ken-
TRUSH, having arrived from the above Ports, Consignees of Cargo are hereby requested to send in their Bill of Lading to the Undersigned for countersignature, and to take immediato delivery of their Goods from loading the discharge of the Steamer will be at once landed and stored at Consignees, risk and expense, and no Fire Insurance will be effected.
Optional cargo will on forwarded on to YaKOHAMA, unless notice to the contrary on given before Noon To-soLow, 3rd Inst.
All Claims against the Steamer must be presented to the Undersigned on or before losse i Inat, or they will not be recognies?.
RUSSELL & Co.,
Agents.
915
No Fire Insurance will be effected.
THOS, HOWARD & C... Agents.
917
Hongkong, June 2, 1884, INDO-CHINA STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY, LIMITED. FROM CALCUTTA, PENANG AND
SINGAPORE,
THE 'Steamship Lennar having arrived Prep the above Ports, Consignees of Carge are hereby requested to aud in their Bills of Lading to the Undersigned for countersignature, and to take imediate delivery of their Goods.
Cargo impoling fan discharge will be at once landed and stored at Consigraca risk and expense.
JARDINE, MATHESON & Cn.,
General Managers,
Hongkong, June 3, 1884.
Hongkong, June 2, 1881.
Not Responsible for Debts.
Neither the Captain, the Agents, nor Owners will be Responsibic far any Debt contructed by the Officers or Crew of the following Vessels, during their stay in Hongkong Harbour:
ANDREW JACKSON, American ship, Capt. A. Paino. Order.
C. T. Hook, British steamer, Captain
Jarvis.-T. Howard & Co.
THEATRE
DEPARTURES.
June
Greyhound, for Hoihow and Pakkoi. Massilia, for Shanghai.
Anna Bertha, lov Quinkon,
KOYAƑ,
Priam, for London, do
CITY HALL, HONGKONG. LAST GRAND CONCERT.
Sas the Two Last Concerts given by
SIGNORA MARCHETTI, A the attendance was small, she earnestly solicits the Patronage and anyport of the Public for her Find Concert, on
TUESDAY EVENING,
the 10th Instaest.
PRICES OF ADMISSIOS: Dress Circle and Stalls, Stalla (Back Scats),
Tickets can be oltaised at No. 12, HONG. KONG HOTEL..
Hongkong, June 5, 1881.
U. SMAIL LINE.
PACIFIC MAIL STEAMSHIP
COMPANY.
939
THROUGH TO NEW YORK, VIA OVERLAND RAILWAYS, AND TOVORING AT YOHOUANA, AND SAN FRANCISCO.
E. S. Mail Steamship CITY OF PEKING will be despatched for Ban MON. Franciaco, via Yokohama, on DAY, the 16th Instant, at 3 p.m., taking! Passengers and Freight for Japan, the United States, and
Denar, for Singapore.
Principia, Lor Yokoitana.
CLEARED.
a Cured, for San Francisco, Frant
rium, for Boihow. Pingos, for Hoihow. Swetou, for Swatow. Hampshire, for Suigen. Martha, for Victoria, B.C.
PASSENGERS
ARKIVED.
Per Pingum, from Pakhoi, Mr and Mrs. Almeida, and 10 Chinese.
Par Dore Juan, from Manila, Messrs Carlos de Mazarredo, Felipo Caramann, Ygnacio Martins, Birs Maria Juarez, and 52 Chinese...
Per Fenerale, from Manila, M J. Sinclair, and 61 Chinaso
Per Auton from Hoshow, 31 Chincao. DEFARTED
Par Massilia, for Shanghai: from Bong- kong, Miss D. R. Lovell, and Mr Edward Heaton; from London, Rev. W. W. and Mrs Shaw, and Mr Le Marchand; from Singapore, Mr A. Thurbern and servant.
Per Priam, for London, Mr S. Colborn. Por Creyhound, fur Hoihow, 40 Chinese. Per Douer, for Singapore, 411 Chinese.
To DEPART ̧·· Per Verona, from Hongkong for Singa isted for transpore, De and Mrs Bentley, and Captain Through Bills of portation to Yokohama and other Japan Lyall; for Marseilles, Mr. Hauschild, Miss Port, to San Francisco, to Atlantio and Laramiert, and De Youngs for London via Inland Cities of the United States, vis Over Marseilles, Mr F. D. Palmor; for Jandum, land Railways, to Havans, Trinidad, and Mrs Happer, Miss Macharlie, Dr Brereton; Demerara, and to porta in Mexico, Cenimi Iuspector General Gordon, Mr and Mrs A. and South America, by the Company's and G. Morris and family, Mr and Mrs Siebe and family, Messrs. F. Blodwin and L. Barf, connecting Steamers.
Mr Forsyth From Shanghai: for atid
Mogers Stallion, servant; for Penang, N.R.,
, G, and W. Lynch, and J. T. Farzon ; for Brindisi, Mr E. White; for London, Mrs Nightingalo, infant and ash, Miss L Balaam, and Mr G. T. Carine; for London the Maragilles, Mr E. Wooley, Mr and Mrs II, J. Allen and child. Frain Yokohama: for Panang, Mr and Mrs Koh Long Tat, daughter and servant,
Through Pass Tickets granted to England, France, and Germany by all traus Atlantic lines of Steamers,
who
RETURN PASSAGES.—Passengers, have paid fall fare, re-embarking at San Francisco for China or Japan (or vice versa) within six months, will be allowed a discount of 20% from Besturs Bare; if re-embarking within one year, att allowance of 10% will be made from Retura Fare Pre-Paid Ee- tura Passago Orders, available for olio year, will be issued at a Discount of 25% from Return Fare. These allowances do not apply to through fares from China and Japon to Europe
Freight will be received on board until 4 p.m. on the 16th Inalant, Parcel Fackages will be received at the office until 5 pm.
came day; all Paroel Packages should be marked to addrosa in full; value of same
is required.
Consular Invoices to accompany Overltud Cargo should he sent to the Company's Offcosin Sealed Envelopes, addressed to the Collector of Customs at San Francisco.
For further information as to Passage W. and Froight, apply to the Agency of the
•Company, No. Boa, Queen's Road Canizal.
F. E FOSTER,
Agent, Hongkong, June 5, 1884.
GLENMAYIB, British steamer, Capt. Johr G. Wright.-Sieuseen & Co.
HARTER, British steamer, Captain F. Grandrussell & Cu.
MATA, Britisa barque, Captain A. 924 McPherson. Russell & Cu. ́-
COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES.
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.
STAR OF CHINA, British barque, Captain Charles Raith-Melchers & Co.
WILDWOOD, American barque, Captain Chas. A. Sawyer-Melchor & Co.
CONSIGNEES of the following argo To-day's Advertisements.
Jare requested to send in their Bills of i Lading to the Undersigned for evanter. signature, and to take immediate delivery. This Cargo has been landed and stared at their risk and expense.
No Fire Insurance has our effected.
Ex Bowuth.
FOR SAN FRANCISCO,
The 33 L.1.1. British Ship
Don Brique, MCALLISTE, Mastor, will load! Juru for the above Port, and
will have quicl: despatch. SW (india), 5647, one case.
For Fraight, apply to I. MARTIN,
RUSSELL & Co. Ading Agent
827 Hongkong, June 5, 1884,
936
Hongkong, May 17, 1884.
Destination
Buray, via Straits..... Iloilo and Sandakan...... Leudon, via Suez Canal...
Vessels Advertised as Loading.
Capta
Vessels.
Khiva (3)..
Amalista (B)...
Holi
Дувлов (в).....
Manila, vin Amy...............
Esmeralda (8).
Thompson. Hutchison. Rapatol....
Oxfordshire (a)..
Anpa
Joaes Schildt
San Francisco, via Yokohama.. San Francisco....
City of Peking (8)
Don Enrique....
Marsoilles, &c., via Saigon.......Oxus (8)......... Now York, vin Suez Canal....
PERFECTION STUDENT LAMP. Shanghai
CLARETS-
CHATEAU MARGAUX. CHATEAU LA TOUR, pints & quaris. 1RP. GRAVES,
BREAKFAST CLARET.
SHERRIES & PORT-
SACUONE'S MANZANILLA & AMON
TILLADO.
SACCONE'S OLD INVALID FORT
(1848).
HUNT'S PORT.
BRANDY, WHISKY, LIQUEURS, &-
1 and 3-star HENNESSY'S BRANDY. BESQUIT DUBOUCHE & Co.'s BRANDY. TEST OLD BOURBON WHISKY. KINAHAN'S LL WHISKY. ROYAL GLENDER WHISKY. BOORD'S OLD TOM.
E. & J. Buxe's IRISH WHISKY. ROSE'S LIME JUICE CORDIAL. NOILLY PRAT & Co.'s VERMOUTH. CRABBIT'S GINGER BRANDY. EASTERN CIDER. CHARTREUSE. MARASCHINO.
CURAÇAO.
Peibo ()... Sydney and Melbourne.... Laju (9).... Sydney and Melbourne, &c..... Hothew (s).
Meuzaluh (8).. Yokohama..
Stocks
BANKS.
MeAllister.. Delpech...... Mann. Varlin.. Benois..
SHIPPING.
ARRIVALS.
937
June 4, 1884: Ping-on, British struter, 574, A. A. Measlin, Pakhoi May 31, and Hothor June 3, treneral.-RUSSELL & Co.
H.LC.M.S. Chen Woc, from Cantos.
Jane 5 :-
Don Juan, Spanish steamer, 604, Jost M. Marquez, Manila June 2, General. BRANDAU & Co.
Esmeralda, British steamer, 335, T. Hut- chison, Manila June 2, General-RUSSELL & Ou.
Anton, Genaan steamer, 396, F W. Schrader, Hoihow June 3, General
Wicom Y Co.
Anton, British stemmer, from Canium. Galavery, French steamer, 816, Blanc, Yokohama May 30, Mails and General. MSSAGERIES MARITIMES
Agents.
Duis of Leaving.
F. & O. S. N. Co. Rasoll & Co... Butterficki & Swire. Russell & Co... Messageries Maritimes...... Ou..... ¡Busseli
.tru
June 10, at 3 p.1. Jnno 16, at 5 About Juno Li. Jume 7, at 3 pas. Juus 13, at noon, June 16
quick despatch, June 6, at 3 p.. quick despatch -quick despatch. Jane 14, at 4 pm. June 18.
Russell & Co............. Facilis Muit S. S. Co..... Russell & Co... Messageries Maritimes. Gibb, Livingston & Co.. Butterfield & Swire....... Messagories Maritimes.......quick despatch.
SHARE LIST.-QUOTATIONS.
Lux POSITION PEB LAST Rerour
Iescrve. 'im - accesul Dividend.
Hongkong and Shanghai Bank Corporation... 00,000€
INSURANCEN
North China Insurance Company, Limited... 5,000 Yangtze Insurance Company, Limited. B,000 £ Cuion Insurance Society Company, Limited... 2,000 China Traders' Insurance Company, Limited... 24, 0008 Canton Insurance Office Company, Limited... 10,000 S Chinese Iumurance Company, Limited Hongkong Viro Insurance Co., Limited
JUNE 5, 1884.
MEMOS. FOR TO-MORROW. Shipping
Goods for Saghalten undelivered after Noon subject to rent and landing
charged
Auctions.
THE
[No. 6510.-JUNE 5, 1884.
muy congratulate ourselves on the cer- tainty that for the presont war has been averted, we cannot say that na yet pesce rests upon a very Biable foundation. The policy of China, liko ell countries ruled despotically, is liable to sudden fita sad atarie. In England and all coun-
HONGKONG DISPENSARY,fect certainty.
Established A.D. 1841:
香港大藥遊
2 p.m.--Anction of Japanese Ware, &c., tries blessed with a constitutional go-
at. Mr J. M. Armstrong's.
varnment thu line of action that will be adopted in any given set of cireum. slauces can be foretold with almost per
No mattor whether Liberale" or "Conservatives are at the helm of affairs, ous foreign policy on all grent questions is quite well known, and neither party can disregard it. {There is no break, so to speak, in the continuity of our dealings with foreign states. "To-morrow's action is the logical sequence of to-day's doings. But in countries where personat rule prevails it is not so. The persons may be changed, and with them all the policy of the Government may be changed too. Or even without any change of persons a new policy may be innagarated, when the ruler simply changes his mind. Or the ruler ay bave no fixed purpose.at all, but simply acts from day to day as the whim strikes him.
A. S. WATSON & Co, FAMILY & DISPENSING CHEMISTS, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DRUGGISTS, IMPORTERS
OF
Droogters ScDLES, NURSERY Requr SITES, TOILET REQUIRITES, ENCEISE, AMERICAN, AND FRENCH PATENT MEDICINER
MANUFACTURERS
and
Soda Watar, Lemonado. Tonic Water, Uingerade, Poison Water, Sarsaparilla Water, and other Aeratol Waters. The Manufactury is under dircel continuous European Supervision. Hongkong, June 1, 1876, A
BON AND TIDE TABLE FOR HONGKONG
JOXY.
SUN.
Sets
730
·13. 75.
6.59
Bion WAT
Day of Month
Morn. Aft.
· Kista.
K. M
H. X.
7.05
7.40
6.17
ប
7.28
8.24
5.12
6,40
77.50 8.59 5.17 6.40
8
8.11
9.32 617 6,41
8.35
10.09 5.17 4.41
10
-
9.2 10.49 5.37 4.42 High, wice at We Honors. 30 ping, later than at Hongkong at the Barrior: 3 hrs. 15 mins.; at the Salt Flats: 3 hrs. 30 mina; at Shamcen
3 hrs. 45 mine.
Per Thibat, for Yokohama: from Hong- kong, Mr J. M. Armstrong; from London, Messi A. F. Benson; J. Springer, G. Wellsmanu and A. Ahrens, and Mrs Mur--The publication of this issue commenced ray's amah from Brindisi, Mr O. S. Hump at 7.40 p.m. son. For Nagantti: from Brindisi, Mr
Ringer.
Por Triumph, for Hothow, 20 Chinese. Per Finn, for Holbow, 10 Chinese. Por Martha, for Victoria, B... 145 Chi-
SHIPPING REPORTS.
The British steamer Fingoi reports: Luft Fakhoi on 31st May; H. M. gunboat Limit, and B. 9. Mary Austin in port. Arived in Hoihew on the 1st June: teft again on the 3rd, had strong K. E. wind and heary sea to port."
The Spanish steamer Deu un reports: Fine weather with N.N.E. wind.
The British steamer Eamalda reports: Picat part moderate B. W. wind with passing rain squalls; car Hongkong fresh Easterly brocze and cloudy, rain. at times, moderate
BEN
POST OFFICE NOTICES. MAILS will close:- For SAIGON...
Per Hurler, at 10.30 am on Friday, the 6th inst., instead of as pruviona ly notifod.
For HOIHOW.-
For Antim, at 5, on Friday, the 6th
igst.
For AMOY AND MANILA.-
The China Sttail.
HONGKONG, THESDAY, JUNE 5, 1834.
Thus though we liavo no conson to suppose that the Convention we have recently published will not be carried at, it is well to bear in mind that may mishap to either La or the Empress would very materially alter the aspect- of affairs. Or even if a little stronger moral gansion were being brought to bear on the latter, we might have a now complication suddenly sprung on us. The first step has been token, and this implies a great deal. But it has been taken under pressure, however mach the real facts may be disguised under langunge palatable to the native stomach, and if the pressure were to be removed, ns by the withdrawal of the Fronoli forces from Tonquin, it quite in so- cordance with our experience that the Chinese would try to wriggle out of their engagements. The Treaty of Tientsin was treated in this manner, as we know, after being actually signed," sealed and delivered.. Hostile monenres were adopted to prevent the execation of one of its principal stipulations, at Peking, and the second expedition to namely, the exchange of the ratifications China became necessary.
The one statesman in China who las any definito method in his dealings with foreign powers is Li Hung-chang. Ho thoroughly understands that if China is to progress, she must at all bazardı keep out of foreign wars. For the Ir it was difficult to forecast a month moment he is all powerful, and so lang ago the probable notion of the Chinose as be remains so there is no fear of the Guternment in regard to Franco it is contry being committed to the hazard equally difficult, now that a settlement of a conflict. But undoubtedly he has seems assured, to tell what has been the bad a hard struggle for supremacy. On leading policy at Peking throughout several occasions the reactionary party In the early part of the dispute the have all but succeeded in upsetting him, ground taken by the Chinese Governant though for the time they have been ment was that inasmuch as Annam had failed, thanks to the good sense of the been from time immemorial, and still was, Einpress, it is too much to hope that a tributary of China, any attack upon they will leave him in pence for all times her liberties was an insult to Chios coming. The formal" Treaty for the which she was bound to resist. A little settlement of the frontier, the regulation later cr, when France bad secured a of trade with Yuanan and Kwang-si, Firm held on the lower delta of the and many other details, will have to be Red River and was preparing to de- dismissed, and there will be plenty of molish the Black Flag strongholds high opportunities for the anti-foreign party er up, China declare explicitly, both to intervene, which we may be sure they through her Ambassador in London, and will not be slow to avail themselves of in decrees addressed to her own people, Li Hung-chang deserves, and we trust thist Bacniah was the gate of the South-ho will receive, the hearty support of
provinces, and that an attack by the Foreign Ministers, Frases on either that place Sortay would be regarded as an net of wor which she would resist to the atmost i
Per Don Juan, at 11.30 am, on Satur-er power. So for the position she
day, the 7th inst. -
For AMOY AND MANILA.
Per Eumeralda, at 2.80 p.m., on Sut
day, the 7th itat:
sumed was logical and consistent. Wo may differ froui her us to whether histo 15rical facts bear out her claim of suze.
For STRAITS AND BOMBAY.---
Per Khieo, at 2.30m, on Tuesday, the 10th inst., instead of as previous
notified.
TELEGRAMS.
LONDON, 4th June, 1884.
TRAQUE AND ANHAM.
A Treaty has been arranged between France and Annam,
THE WAR IN THE HOURAN, The Robela have made several attacks on Sualdin, but were successfully reputed in
but were succes
LOCAL AND GENERAL.
PASSED CANAL:-(desperia, May 19; Den-
cation, May 29,
rainty in an international point of view, and, even granting that they did, as to whether it was wise er expedient on her irt, under present circumstances, to in- sist up it, but at any rate the ground MAILS BY THE UNITED STATES PACKET she took up was intelligent, and even all cases. The United States Mail Packet Arabit, will such as in the eyes of many entitled her be despatched en MONDAY, the to sympathy. But when the French, 9th June, with Mails for Jaya, San regardless of threats and warnings alike, Francisco, the United States, Canada, pressed on until the fall of Bacnish and Honolulu, Peru, &c, which will be Hung-hoa plazed the whole of tower closed as fellowa 1-
Touquin at their fest, counsels in the capitel began to waver, and doubt and hesitation have been the order of the day over since. Firstly, the whole of the cabinet advisers were dismissed ad an entirely new set of wen appointed, for what reason is still a mystery. It was held by some to be merely a little The farce as prelude to a settlement, and
2.15 F. Registry censes: 2.30 PM Post-Office closes, but Corres pendence may he posted on board the Packet with Late Fee of 10 cents extra Postage until the time of departure.
MAILS BY THE FRENCH PACKET. The Franch Contract Packet a
will be despatebed on THURSDAY,
The next AMERICAN Mail, per the P. M. S. S. Co.'s str. City of Peking, with San Francisco malla to the 16th ultimo, left Yokoluma ou 4th - inst. at daylight. She may therefore he ex- pected to arrive here on or about. Tuos day, the 10th inst
S. 8. Nople left Sydney for this port on the 3rd instant.
loft Sydney on the 3rd inst. for this
the 12th June, with Mails for the events have apparently corroborated this The E & A S. 8, Co.'s steamer Valtertkus United Kingdom, Europe, and places view of the case. Others maintained, beyond, si Nuples to Saigon, Straite with what at one time seemed almost Settlemente, 1
port
Batavia, Barmah, Ceylon, conclusive certainty, that this charge We are requested to state that the notice the Australasian Colonies, Pondichery, indicated the final triumph of the wor of the closing of the English mail at 9 amn.. Madras, Calentta, Aden, Mauritius,arty, and that Cuinn was wore bent on in-murrow is withdrawn, the departure of Egypt, Malts, and Gibraltar.
brovoking a struggle than over. The
The usual hours will be observed in closing Governors of the two border provinces the Terms being again postponed till fur-
were recalled and disgraced, and two that notice.
the Mails, &o,
Quotations.
Hoxasosd, June 5.
OPIUM-New Patna, cash,$617/201
Old.
cas. 605/6 New Benares, asli... 005) 75 Old:
cash,
New Malwa, credit,... 560
Allowance, Taela.....64
Old Malwa, credit,... 785 Allowance, Taels.
Exchange.
Nos, of Shares
Lust
Value.
Dorsetyy tekututionis,
Clash
125 126 84,063,361.00 $ 1256 1
£20.. 57,645.31.5 2.8
{124 premium.
1,500 8,000 $
China Fire Insurance Company, Limited... 20,000 S
200₤
252 25€ 1,250 195 $ 83.335 25 S
2608 50$ 55,000 1,000 2008 28,711.50
250$ 303 100% 208
50First year
50,000
18% $18.207 500,000's 57,391.09 600,000 $ 107.413.65 22% 10%
Tik. 280 per share, To. 141 21 8550 $76 buyers 8160 buyers.
Credit balance 34,166.20 685,000 2.385,231.00§; 516,078,$ 189,978.31
8100 sales
83427
*65 sellers
ANGOSTURA, BOKER's and ORANOR
BITTERS.
Bank, Wire,
STEAM COMPANIES.
Darmed,
100 $ 758 102 10 102 8.10 100 all
- 215,000$
53,691,80
GX 43 end June, b'yara
"
30 days night,
20% diu.
par
"
1010,
10 7.10
1268 100$ 18,000)$
£8,552.17.20
4,0LBS
4%
58 prea, end
enth
12%
$81 per share
Hongkong Hotel Co., Lt., 3,000 shs, issued
China Sugar Company, Limited. Hongkong loo Company, Lizitel
1,000/8 9,000,$
-30
83
1,2508
Hongkong Bakery Company, Limited....... Lazon Sugar Company, Laited. PALESTI Perak Tin Mining & Smelting Co., Limited... 3,000's.
60018
7,000 $
100$ 100 1008 100'5 508 50$ 1008 100
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men who had both some experience PETITIONS have been seat to the Coven military affairs were appointed, r
parently with a view to the condnet of meat at Masila by Mesas Birchal, Robin- the coming campaign. At the same & Co, Mess Smith, Bell & Co., time the most contradictory reports.com- Mera Macleod & Co., and Mr A. Bilal tinued to arrive regarding the position | gú, to suspend or curtail the period of of Li Hong Chang Che day he was quarantins supposed on the vessels arriving High in favour and his influence would
suffice to curry through his view in spite from Saigon for which they are consignees. of all opposition; next day he was de- The petitions were not granted. nounced by all the Consors and his clown-anzed
fill was imminent. Now we were told A VOAN named Mary Quelp appeared be- his memorials in favour of peace had fore Mr Mackcan at the Police Court been favourably received by the Empress, this morning, charged with attempting to - and presently that they had been refer commit suicide, Police Sorgeant McKay red to a grand Council of Princes and was called into the house where Mrs. Qaelp Bobles and had been Dasnimously conreades, in Wanchai, when he saw the lat demoed, and when news was finally
telegraphed that a settlement had been bar with two scratches on her throat. Her actually arrived at, it was received with husband, Adolph Quelp, stated to the Ser considerable incredulity, as being only geant that he would not be responsible for another of those kalcidoscopia changes her, and was afraid to smy in the bosse. to which we had grown accustowed. Mr Meckesn discharged the defendant.,,
The conclusion to be gathered from.
(Taken at Mesars Falconer & Co.'s Premises, the whole history appears to be that in Tas Lynch Family Bellringers gave a troth the Chinese Government, ut rathormatinée performance yesterday at 3 u'dick that hose agglomeration of Princes and
Temperature.
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high officials which stands for a Goy at the City Hall, and a farewell concert in Both entertainments were crament, has had no definite policy from the evening. first to last except the traditional, now fairly well attended, cutsidering the adverso, possumus. The effect of the various circunstances, mail day and a concert on changes has apparently been to throw the the previous excuing, and proved the power mere absolutely into the hands of
The Empress-Regent, and herinstinet, or Popularity of this clever company. Tho her good sense, has led her to place the Bellringers leave by the Verous for Binge- destinies of the Empire unreservedly in pore, whence they proceed to Batavia, Wa the hands of Li, While therefore we wish them bon voyage.