For Sale.
FOR SALE.
-30-
FAIRBANKS' SCALES.
EVOE'S NONPAREIL KEROSINE
DEVOE
ΟΙ Ι.
THE CHINA MAIL
Tapoir, British gunboat, 430, Commander
|To-day's Advertisements. To-day's Advertisements. . H. Gamble, Wonchow February 18.
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OCEAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY,
FOR SHANGHAL (Faking-Cargo & Passengers at through rátes for NINGPO, CHEFOO, NRW. CITWANG, TIENTSIN, HANKOW¬and Ports on the YANGTSZE.)
The Cu.'s Steamship
Telemachats,
FOR HOTHOW AND BANGKOK, THE SCOTTISH ORIENTAL STEAM SHIP COMPANY, LIMITED.
"The Company's Steamer
Kong Beng, Captain R. Joxes, will bo despatched for the Captain Joxus, will be above Ports on FRIDAY, Be 20th Jnstant, despatched as above TO-at Daylight.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
PAINTS and OLLS, TALLOW and TAR, MORROW, das 18th Instant, at Daylight.
PITCH and ROSIN,
For Frught or Passage, apply to
BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE, Agents. Hongkong, February 17, 1885.
AN INVOICE OF
PARLOUR AND COOKING
STOVES.
EX LATE ARRIVALS.
OHATEAU MARGAUX.
YUEN FAT HONG, Agents. Hongkong, February 17, 1885. 260 INDO-CHINA STEAM NAVIGATION
OCEAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY,
FOR LONDON VIA SUEZ CANAL.
The Co.'s Stenmalip
Dinnert, Capt. Greux, will be despatched as above 'TO-
CHATEAU LA TOUR, pints & quarts. MORROW, the 18th Instant, at Daylight.
19ES. GRAVES, BREAKFAST CLARET, ».
T5
SALUONE'S MANZANILLA & AMON-
TILLADO.
SACCONI'N OLUINYAMID-PORT
(1818).
HUST'S PONT.
1 aud 3-star HENNEST's BRANDY, COURVOISIE'S BRANDY.
FINEST OLD BOURBON WHISKY. KINAIAN'S LE WHISKY.
ROYAL GLENDES WHISKY. Boon's OLD TOM.
E & J. Bunke's 781 WHISKY.
Ross's LIME JUICE CORDIAL. NOILLY PRAY & Co.'s VERMOUTH, JAMESON'S WHISKY.
MARSALA
EASTERN CIDER
CHARTREUSE.
MARASCHINO,
OURAÇAO.
BASS'S ALE, bottled by CAMEROS and
SAUNDERS, piuts and quarts.. GUINNESS'S STOUT, bottled by T. &
J. BURKE, pits mil quarts. DRAUGHT ALE and PORTER, by tho
Gallon.
ALE and PORTER, in hogsheads.
MILNER'S PATENT FIREPROOF
SAFES, CASH and PAPER BOXES, at Mavufacturer's Prious.
Sote Agents for MEISES, TURNBULL, INE,
SOMERVILLE'S
MALTESE CIGARETTES. MacEWEY, FRICKEL & CO.
Hongkong, January 8, 1985.
Notices to Consignees.
STEAMSHIP SAGHALIEN,
COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES,
40
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES. ONSIGNEES of Carga por Steamships Bangs, lacerley unl. Eyriaed den Pre- ques, from London, Havre and Bordeaux, in connection with the above Steamer, are horoby informed that their Goals-with the exception of Opium, Treasuro and Valuablea -are being landed and stared at their risk at the Company's Godowns, whence delivery tany be obtained inmediately after landing.
Optional Cargo will be forwarded on, mules intimation is received from the Consignees before 2p.m. To-Bay, requesting it to be
landed here.
Bills of Lading will be countersigned by the Undersigned
Goods Comiting unclaimed after FR DAY, the 20th Instal, at Noon, will be aubject to rent, and landing charges at 1 cent, per package per diem.
For Freight or Passugo, apply to
BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE, Agente. Hongkong, February 17, 1988.
DOUGLAS STEAMSHIP COMPANY, LIMITED
270
FOR SWATOW, AMOY & YOOCHOW (SHARP PEAK.)
The Co.'s Steamship
Dangler, Captain Young, will be espatched for the above
Ports on THURSDAY, the Lith Instant, at Daylight.
For Freight or Passago, apply te
4161
DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co., General Manuyers. Hongkong February 17, 1885. THE CHINA & MANILA STEAMSHIP COMPANY, LIMITED.
FOR HAIPHONG, (DIRECT.)
The Co.'s Steamship
Amatista,
Captain HAMLIN, will be lespatched for the above Port on THURSDAY, tbc 19th Instant, at Daylight.
Fox Freight or Passage, apply to
BUSSELL & Cu,
General Mawigers. Hongkong, February 17, 1985. DOUGLAS STEAMSHIP COMPANY, LAMTPKD.
FOR HOIHOW AND PAKHOL The Co.'s Steamship
Budiloway.
207
Capt. domain, will be dhusgateled. For the above Ports on THURSDAY, the B:h Trstand, at | Daylight, inglund of us povviously advertised,
For Freight or Pussage, apply to
DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & C., General Managers.
Hongkong, February 17, 1885.
272
THE CHINA & MANILA STEAMSINP COMPANY, LIGHTED.
15 p.m.
FOR MANILA VIA AMOY..
Tho Co.'s Steamship
Bontella,
Captain will bo despatched for the above Fort on THURSDAY, the 18th fastant, at
For Freight or Passage, apply to
RUSSELL & Co..
General Mewayers. Hongkong, February 17, 1885.
Destination.
68
COMPANY LIMITED.
371
FOR SHANGHAI (Taking Cargo & Pasengers at through rates: for CURTOO, HANKOW and Ports w the YANOTSZE )
The Co.'s Stunship
Kaysang
Captain YOUNG, will be descratched as aloni T SATURDAY, the 21st Instant, at 3 pm
For Freight or Passage, apply to
JARDINE, MATHESON & Co.,
General Managers. Hongkong, Fobimary 17, 1885.
201
FOR SHANGHAL Parking Cargo & Passengers at through ratez for NINGPO, CHEFOO, HANKOW and Porta on the YANGTSZE.)
The Steamship
Mex-Joo, Captain LNT, will bu dopatelod for the above Port on SATURDAY, the 21st Instant, at
p.m.
273
For Freight or Passage, apply to
RUSSELL & Co. Hongking, February 17, 1885.
FOR LONDON FLA SUEZ CANAL,
The Steamship
Glenn
Captain PARK, will he despatched as above of
| or about the 3rd Marchi,
For Freight or Passage, apply to
JARDINE, MATHESON & Co. Hongkong, February 17, 1886.
Not Responsible for Debts.
262
either the Captain, the Agents, nor Croners will be Responsible fin any Debt contracted by the Officers of Crew of the following Vessels, during their slay in Hanghang Herbaars-
FURNESS ABBEY, American barque, Capt. J. 'T'. Muroy----Adarnson, Bell & Co.'
GOOLELL, American barque, Capt. Wa. R. Hngat.Adarasun, Bell & Co.
Ainerman slip, Capt. J. S.
Neves - Order.
Feargus
JE OV, British whip, Captain J. Wilson-Carlowitz & Co.
SALLER MI SLAPE, American schooner, Capt. 1. fimild-Arabod, Karberg & Co PENELOPE, British schooner, Capt. E. P. Muor.-E. Mathion
SANAK, American ship, Capt. Oliver O. Jonus-Adamson, Hell & Co.
LSIPPI
ARRIVALS February 14, 1885 :-- Penelope, British gehooner, 70, Minor, Yokuluna Jan. 27, General. --ORDER
February 15--
Esmeralda, British stoner, 390, E. Tay ler, Minis February 12, General. --RUSSELL & Co.
MARTY.
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DEPARTED.
Por Gurel, for Shanghai: from Hong- Thibet, British steamor, 1,671, W. D. koug, Moss E. Stiebol, Reynell, Wilkins, Mutio, Yokohama February 7, Mails and Rouslior, &. D. Fouron, W. Moyerink, H. General.-P. & O, S, N, Co.
Mendel und Ho Smel, Bishop Dubail and Douglas, British steamer, 182, M. Young, Bar. V. Bisson; from London, Mr and Swatow February 14, General-DevGLAS MT Kwer Jung, child and native ser STEAMSHP Co.
vant, Mexers Cheng Chunn, Kliene, and Katchathy, Russian steamer, 702, A.2 Chinese from-Brindisi Messrs G. Micas W. Ingman; Koba February, 2, and Naga-and Carl Liorun; from Colombo, Mr E, L Baki 11, General.-H. J. 11. TRIPP
F. Cavendish; from Singapore, Mr W. Tanzadice, British steamer, 2,200, S. Bousfield. Green, l'ort Adelaide Jan. 8, Newastle 17, Fer Pdrieu, for Swatow; 1 European, and Sydney 2, Brisbane 22, Townsville 20. 75 Chinese, For Cairns 27. Cooktown 28, Thursday Per Greyhound, for Hothow, 50 Chinese. Island 30, Port Durwin Feb. 4, General. For yupes, from Hongkong: for Lon BUNNELL & Co.
Mee Marsh and Mr W. Bosman. Khin, British steamer, 1500, W. E. Olu From Shanghai: for Singapore, ir H. Bombay Jan. 20, General.-P. & O. Gabriel; for Ponnug, Mr C. H. Low; for ment, 8. N. Ca..
Venice, Opt. Schloopke, I.G. N.; for Lon Afaliter, German steamer, 339, 13. J.don, Rev. Ad Mr Swallow and children Hörch, Bangkok, Feb. 0, General-Win-Me Maaksie, infant and amah, and LOK & Co.
Miss Russicht. From Yokebuma: for Suez, Groute State, American ship, 1,624, Rev. J. J. and Mr Esher. Themmus Fitzu, New York August 10, Oil. Per Glendon, for Singapore, 1 European. -MELCHF & Co.
TO DEFARI,
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February 16
Prk, British stenour, from Whampoa Glexipun, Krilich steamer, 1.373, D. O. Mackininy, Shanghai February 13, General.
JAUNE, MATHESON & Co.
Domed, British steamer, 1,470, W. E. Guthrie, Shanghai February 13, General.— BUTTRUMELD & SWIRE.
Crusader, Isritish steamer, 647. Rowin, Yangtze Ports February 12, Rice. -Bur-
TERFIELD & Swing.
Varitone Mert, Japanese-stentner, 012; R, E. Gall, Katchinotzu February 11, General,-BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE,
don,
MEMOS. FOR TO-MOKROW.
Shipping.
No. 6727-FEBRUARY 17, 1885.
Laylight-Telemachus leaves for Shai, Daylight-home loaves for London, 3pm-Wingsang and Japan leave for
Singapore, Penang and Calcatta
Miscellaneous.
Entries for Huck lace close.
THE
the 8th, and that the French had soma 40 miles further of defiles and rough ground to traverse before they could reach Langsou. It is probable that the rows of the capture and occupation of Langson was signalled
to Kep, the advanced post of telegraphio communiention, by the optical telegraph.
The Times correspondent (Mr A. R. Col quhoun) has marely received the brief
HO GKONG DISPENSARY,ange Langson fallen; and when it is
Matablished A.D. 1841.
| borne in mind that, save by the Chinese roate, the telegraph was four days from tho front, it is evident that but for details can be as yet received.
The Press publishes a message, dated Hai-*
A. S. WATSON & Co., FAMILY & DISPENSING CHEMISTS,phong, 10th Feb., as follows: Langzon
WHOLESALE AND REAR Duco0129,
IMPORTERS
OF
and Kilus have been captured by the French troops after heavy fighting. The Chinese were completely routed, and are
-Per Thibet, for Yokohama: feon Hong-DavSTS SUNDRIES. NURSERY REQUI-beingclosely pursued. Loeses are unknown,”
kong, Mesars H. Potcit and G. M. Bacon, from London, Mr F. Yendo.
Per Hutong, for Hollow, 15'Chinese. Per Edward L. Mayberry, for Iloilo, 3 Europeans,
Por Fares Abbey, for luilo, 2 Euro-
-peans.
SHIPPING REPORTS.
The British steamer Esmeralda reports: Left Manils on Thursday the 12th, at 4.10 .. Experienced fresh N.E. winds and
Mary Austin, British steumer, 140.eavy sa with thick weather arrived in Mooney, Hoito February 19, Rice. Hongkong on Sunday at 10a.m. ORDER.
The British steamer in reports: At 11 10, on the 12th inst., passed February 17:-- Breconshire, British steuner, 1,241, Rie-little South of Yungting leland, standing through a fleet of 8 French mon-of-war a kard, Shanghai February 15, Goneral.—
ashore, under easy steam. Moderate mua ADAMSON, BELL & CO.
soon and to weather throughout the voyago.
DEPARTURES. February 15:- Menndah, fur Yokohaína,
Surat, for Shanghotzn.
ripides, for Bruily, for Tientsin.
February 18- Pokien, for Swatow. Ningpo, for WhanDOR, Duburg, for SwedoW.
February 17 :-
Casador, For Whampea Grehand, for Hoihow.
bes, for Europe. Greatyn, for Singapore
CLEARED.
Pax, for London
Dinned, For Singapore,
Telemedii, for Shanghai. Hailout, for Hoito. Marie, for Keong Elward L. Magh Fry, for Iloilo, - Ferne Abbey, for Hoila.
PASSENGERS, AUNTYRD.
Per Braspes, from Shanghai: for Hong kong, Musara W. Benciali, Chu Yu Chee and servant, and 4 Chinese; for Singapore, Dr H. Gabriel; for Punng, Mr Q. H. Low, for Venice, Capt. Schluepko, L.G.V.; for London, Roy, and Mrs Swallow nut 4 chil-
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The Britisk steamer Linglus reports Left Fonchow on 13th inst, had moderato and overcast, Stenuers nt Sharp Peak. Yeksin and Athali, Passed U. S. corvelte Janine Left Arady on the 13th inst., had moderate monsoon and overcast wea ther.
Stemmers in Amoy, Pag-on, and H.B.M.S. Saft. Left Swalow out the 14th ust. Steamers in Swatow, Namon, Rory and H. B.M.S. Esh.
The Russian steamer Kontchatka reports: Had tire weather and pleasant passage down.
ZITES, TOILET REQUISITES, ENOLISH, AMERICAN, AND French PATENT MEDICINES.
MANUFACTURERS
Soda Water, Lemonade, Tonic Water, Gingerade, Potass Water, Sarsaparila
per The Manufactory is under direct and Water and other Acrated Waters.
continubur Furopean Supervision. Hongkong, Jaus 1, 1876.
BIRTHS.
736
Kilun is a village, about a mile, or a mile and half to the north of Langson,
The War in Tonquin The following telegram was reocirod by the French Minister at Shanghai on the Light of the 7th instant :-
Hanoi, 7th February, 1888, General Brière do Lisle has occupied the Deovso Pasa and its issues. During the night between 2nd and 3rd, a skirmish took. place without loss on the French side. The rarching calumans arrived on the morning
Attack at noo where the Chinese arty had concentrated. of the 4th at a day's journey from Dongsong, The system of defonce, On the 8th February, at No. 31, Broad concisting of three forts protecting an en-
trenched of a Son.
by night. Next day, at 2 o'clock p.m., Dongsung was accupied, louses At Shanghai, on the morning of 9th small. Enemy thrown back on the mandarin February, the Wife of Captain W. G.road. General health excollon BUCHANAK, of a Dangliter.
of Captain A. H. TAtrey, of a Daughter.
At Tientsin, on the 4th Instant, the Wife Mother and child doing well.
way, the Wife of K. W. B. VAN COBBACH, forward stop gallantly carried Merch
DEATH.
On the alt February, at the General Hospital, Shanghai, JAMES MAYOR, of Abordeen, Scotland, aged 40 years, late chief mate of the steamer Haeting.
The publication of this issue commenced ut 725 p..
Che China Mail.
HONGKONG, TUESDAY, FEBRUAny 17, 1855.
TELEGRAMS.
The British steamer Tornadice reports! Under contract with the South Australian Government to carry H. M. Maila and Passengers; left-Port Adelaide on January 8th, Nowostle 17th, Sydney 20th, Brisbane 22nd, Tawisville 29th, Port Cairns 27th, Cooktown 28th, Thursday Island Oth, Port Darwin February 4th passed Sernitan Island Sth, Lanaitala Island 7th, posed through Banks on the url, Busing Channel on the 1062, Mindoro Straits un the 12th, and arrives at Hongkong at 9.30 p.m., Fob 15th. On the Australian Cost experienced
The Egyptian Government his notified to light variable winds and unsettlol weather, From Fr. Darwin through the Eastern Germany and Russia is assent to their Sea strong hoad winds and gloomy througeous January 23rd, passed steamer
weather being represented at the Council of the Mennir bound South,
Jarry 28th, communicate with atemor Arabic houn South, all well.
drei. Mrs MacKenzie, infant and amalı, Bizine bundy 30th, Jussed str.
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and Miss
Lussich
Per ledy, from Shanghai: Me Poutes, Per Mingpo, fron Shanghai: Mr and Mrs Corner, Messrs A. Horlich and Bastos, and 40 Chinese.
Per Thibet, From Yokohama &c. Roy. J. J. and Mrs Esher, Mr C. G. Dunlop, Dr. Gardou, Mr Lan Kwai Ping, Mr and Mrs Chok Fung and native servant, and 14 Chi- Lee.
Por Fenghus, from Coast Ports, Mr and Mrs Muller Mosera Bathgabe, Forster, Wilson, Forrent, Silva and Sin Hon Leong,
Elsa, Geranan stentner, 577, Ob. Keschert, Haiphong February 12, Gelora. Rand 13 Chinese
#types, British steamer, 1,890, G. deck, Serivonor, Shanghai Fabramy 12, Mails & Genorat-P. & D. S. N. Co.
Ningpo, British steamer, 701, Win, Putts, Shanghai February. 12, General —Bixisser & Co.
Vessels Advertised as Loading.
Vessels.
Captain
Hamlin
Haiphong
Auntista (a)....... Behm and Pakhoi.
Hailong (3). Hollow and Bangkok.. Kong Bong (s). London, via Suez Cand...... Dimed ($)...... Lundori &c., via Suez Canal. Breconshire (e)...... Manila, via Annoy London, vin Sues Choal.. Gtoneura (8).....
Hemeralda (5)..... Marsoilles, de, vin Saign..... Oxus (3). Nagnetki, Kobe rond Yokohama Thibet (s)... New
York Portlanit (Oregon)...... ............................. Cutoma San Fermion, vis Yokohama.. City of Peking (a). San Francisco, vin Yokohama. Sad |
Pablo
(B).. San Francisco..
Cominodore.. Tulernachus (8). Kwongaang (8) Mocforz (8). Singapore, Penang and Calente Wings (s) 254 Singapore, Penang atid Calentin Jayant (a)... Swator, Ainoy and Feschew... Douglas (6).. 3watoy and Chefoo...
Bullina (8). Sydney and Melbourne, e.....Taiwan (8).. Trieste, &.
All Clans citat be sont in to me on or before the Instapt, or they will not be recognised.
No Fire Insurance has been effected.
G. DE CHAMPEAUX,
ام المالي له
Hongkong, February 13, 1988.
Shanghai.. Shanghai. Shanghai
To-day's Advertisements. Sydney and Melbouras, &c... Gatterthin (8)..
CHINA NAVIGATION COMPANY,
LIMITED.
FOR PORT DARWIN, THURSDAY ISLAND, COOKTOWN,
TOWNSVILLE, BRISBANE, SYDNEY,
MELBOURNE, &c.
The Steamship
Taiwan, Capt. A will have quick despatch, This Vossel has unusually good Cabin Accommodation, situated amidships, upon the upper dock.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE, Agenta. Hongkong, February 17, 1885,
260
AUSTLO.HUNGARIAN LLOYD'S STEAM NAVIGATION CÓMPANY.
STEAM FOR SINGAPORE, PENANG, COLOMBO, BOMBAY, ADEN, SUEZ, PORT SAID, AND TRIFISTE
(Taking Cargo at through rates to CAL CUTTA, PERSIAN GULF, BLACK SEA, LEVANT and ADRIATIC PORTS
Stocks.
НАУКА
Elektra (8)..
Goddard R. Jones..
Guthrie. Rickard.
Park.... Taylor.....
Rspatul
Ruland
C. M. Nives....
Blanchard.. Jenea..
Youg.. Lunt...
de St. Croix
T. S. Gardner Young.
H. Orig.
Arthur
JO. Catlich.
Per Esmeralda, from Manila, 1 European
Per Bisu, from Haiphong, 3 Chineso. Per Katchetka, Trem Kobe, &c., Japanese.
For Mary Austin, from Haibow, 3 Chi-
NERO,
Agents.
Russell & Cu.
Douglas Lapraik & Co.. Yuen Fat Hong.. Butterfeld & Swire... Adamson, Bell & Co. Jardino, Matheson & Co.. Russell & Maritmis... Messagoriaa
1. & 0.8, S. Co Russell & Co...
Belchers & Co.....
Pacific
Mail 9. S. Co.
D&O). S. S. Co
Date of Leaving.
Feb. 19, at daylight. Teh 19, at daylight. Feb. 20, at daylight. Feb. 18, at daylight. About February 18, About March 3
North February 11th,
passed stommer Guthrie Hound Santh,
The British steamer Khis reports: Had- fine weather throughout.
The British steamer Gladyoa reports Left Slanghui at 10 am, on 13th inst, Had strong monsoon and duli cloudy wea ther to pet, which was reached at 0.30 am. of 10th inst.
The British steamer Biomed reporta: Loft Shanghai on the 18th February, at 11.45 a.. Had strong Northerly winds. Arrived at Hongkong on the 16th, at 10
POST OFFICE NOTICES. MAILS will close:~ For STRAITS AND CALCUTTA............
day, the 18th inst.
Per fin sang, at 2.30 p.m., on Wedes.
THE NOYPTIAN AFFAI
LONDON, 15th Feb
FURTHER REINFORCEMENTS FOR THE SOUDAN.
LONDON, J6th Feb. The Government bus accepted an ofer troops for the Bundan from New South Wales.
NEW GOVERNOR GENSEAL FOR THE BOUDAN, Prince Harsan, third son of the Khedire, has been appointed Governor General of the Soudan.
LOCAL AND GENERAL. PASSED CANAL -Deucalion, January 15;
Bellerophon, January 26.
The next Farron Man, by the M. M. O's acr. Peho, left Singapore for Baigon and this port on Sunday, the 15th inst, at 6 pm, and may be expected here on of about Sunday, the 22nd instant.
Glenorchy loft Singapore for this port on the 11th inst. The S. S. Sarpedon left Singapore for this
purt on the 14th inst
The
The Austro-Hungarian Lloyd's stoomer Electrz Laft Singapore for this port on the 151b iust,
VESSELS Dow leaving Shanghai have to declare the sorual quantity of coal and rice on board. Why, it is not easy to say.
Die N-C. D. New learns that war risks on vessels trading to Shanghai are now sc cepted, the premiums ranging as high as 2 por cent.
The M. M. Go'a steamer Peiho, with the next French and Australian mail, left Singapore on Sunday, the 15th inat,, at 6
A raw bandmaster for the 'Buth' is ex pected to arrive in the next English 'mail steauer from home. He bears the same The French and Chinese Fleets. surname as the present acting bandmaster,
We earn that the P. & O. str. Hydaspis Sergeant Kally. reports that the French flent was sighted on Tas Agent of the Austro-Hungarian Idoyd's. the morning of the 13th (Friday last), Lear S. N. Co. informs us that the Co.'s steamer Sheipoo Roads, of Nantien, or steering in Electra left Singapore on the 15th instant, that direction- rumour has since been and may be expected to arrive here on the in circulation here, to the olfact that a navol engagement had taken place, that two of the Chinese veaspla has been dis abled, and that the French foot had then Per Arnalist, at 5 p.m., on Wednesday, sheered off. This, however, requires coo.
the 18th inst.
Per Jupon, at 2.30 p.m., in Wednesday,
the 18th inst.
For SWATOW, AMOY & FOOdnow.
Per Lagos, at 5 p.m., on Wednesday,
the 18th inst.
For HAIPHONG-
For KEELUNG...
Per Cins, at 9.30 a.m., on Thursday,
the 10th ist.
For AMOY AND MANILA.---
Fer Esmurubia, at 4 30 p.m., on Thura-
day, the 19th inst,
19, ato p.m. For NAGASAKI, BIOGO AND YOKO
February 24, at noon. Feb. 2 at daylight. Quick despatchs ........Quick despatch February 21, at March 3, at 3 p.m.
at 3 p.m.
Russell & Co....................Quick despatch. Batterield & Swire........
...Feb. 16, at daylight. Hardine, Matheson & Co...... February 21, nt i pro. Russell & Co.
February 21, at 4 pm,
Jarding, Matheson & Co...... Febuary 18, at 3 p.m. David Bassoon, Bons & Co.... February 18, at 3 p.m.
Douglas Laprak & Co.
Melchers & Co.......
Russell & Co...
Butterfold & Swire.......
4). Bachrach.....
SHARE LIST.-QUOTATIONS.
Hongkong and Shanghai Bank Corporation. 50, 0003
INSUILINCEZ,
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North-China Insurance Company, Limited.... 5,000 - 21 Yangtze Insurance Company, Tiaited 8,000 £ 29 25£ 00,000 Union Insurance Society Company, Limited... 2,000$ 1,25 1 534.000$ China Traders' Insurance Company, Licaited...24,000 83.36 30* Canton Insurance Office Company, Limited... 10,000 250$ 0 Chinese Insurance Company, Limited..... 1,5003 1,0008 2008 28.711.00 Hongkong Fire Insurance Co., Limited..... 8,000 25018 AUS China Fire Insurance Company, Limited...... 20,000) 100$20$
STEAM COMPANTES,
Feb 19, at daylight.
Quick despatch.
February 21, at 4 p.m. Quick despatch. February 28, at noon,
51,443 8120 canlı
540,107 Tla. 280 per share
Tis. 123 490,029) $460
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Luyers
2
cashi
buyers
HAMA...
Per Thibet, at 6 p.m., on Thursday, the
19th just
For HOIHOW AND BANGKOK.....
Por Kong Bang, at 6 p.m., on Thursday,
the 19th fast.
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For SINGAPORE, PORT DARWIN, THURSDAY ISLAND, COOKTOWN, TOWNSVILLE, BRISBANE, SYD NEY, MELBOURNE, &ADELAIRE, ! &c., &c. Fer Cutterthus, at 3.30 p.m., on Satur-
day, the 21st inst. For SAIGOS.-
Per Iphigenia, at 5 p.m., on Tuesday,
the 24th inst.
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Quotations
HoraKONG, February 17. OPIUM-New Patna, cash,... 620
Old
cash,... 10/20 New Benarcs, cush,... LUT Old
cash,... GOTT New Male, credit,... 540 Allowance, Taels...... 24/32 Old Malwa, credit, ,... 600
24/32 Allowance.
Tauls...... Peraian, Oily,.... 525/35 Allowance, Taels....... 16 Persian, Paper tind,... 625/45- Allowance, Taele 16
Exchange
FEN. 17, 1885.
¡Nos of Sheares.j
Value,
Puld- TosIION YER LAST REPORT. 1 Reserve. Balances.fecard
Closing Quotations,
·Cash,
120 120$ 4,400,000
Ma.
107,381 804
105,000,
460,560 0823
100$ 768 tale 20
Credit balance
35,145.20 167 885,000 $ 283,231.00 8963 616,978 $
219,000/3
189,978.34 809
Denned,
"J
5)
30 days' sight,
31,638 530 prem. cx. die.
4 months' sight, ...
Credits,
"
10
10
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2,000 s 100 1,000's 60 China Sugar Company, Limited..
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The Co.'s Steamship
Elektra, Captain G. CATCH, will be despatched as above on WEDNESDAY, the 28th Iust, at Noon For further Particulare, regarding Freight and Passage, apply to the Aerox of the Comp.ny, Prays Central, entrance from Chinese Imperial 1874....... Chinese Street,
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The above appeared in our Extra “yester-
22nd instant.
COLONEL J. Jago, of the 74th Highland Light Infantry, who was at one time sta- tioned in Hongkong, will rotire, under the age clause, on May 13, when he will be 59 years of age.
day; and since then it may be added that We have received, from the agents of the the steamer Crusader reports that the British North Borneo Company (Mesurs
Birley, Dalrymple & Co.), the report of the fourth half-yearly meeting of the company, held at the Cannon Street Hotel, on the 17th December, 1884.
Chinese crisers were soon en Saturday (14th) going against a heavy usa at a cupid pace in N.NL direction, near the Hashans.
Later advices lead us to believe that, D. GADEL, H.G.BL's Vice-Consul at there is no truth whatevor in the rumour Shanghai, arrived here on Sunday per that an engagement had taken place between steamer Hydasper en route to Bangkok, to the two flouts. The Chincon cruisers have take up the post of Acting Consul for been apparantly trying to get into the Min Germany at the last narned port, in lieu River, while the French Admiral has been of Mr. von Kratitzki, who goes b me on doing his utmost to catch them. It is stated furkagh, q
on good authority that three of the Chinese
cruisers are now in shelter at Ningpo, while We read in a home paper that a large nam- two others are cosped up in Sheipso; the bar of the Mahdi'e regulara had entered French Admiral meanwhile keeping a sharp Khartoumand se omitted to General Gordon, louk-out on both places. The Frencb are If this information be correct, the fall of said to have nine ressols engaged on this Karton by treachery is probably due to eruiser-hunting expedition, and the Chinese by defection of some of thezu men, who, cruisers are credited with having had one no doubt, gave in their submission when harzow cscape of capture. What would they were suffering both from hangar and happen if they came to close quarters, with thirst. the long odds on the side of the French, is not diffient to prophesy.
The annual carnival
was celebrated at Maono in the usual claborate style on Alun- day last, and was witnessed by a goodly Our morning contemporary issued the number of residents from Hongkong. His following, in the form of extra, at Excellenvy Guverior Bowen left here for 5.45 this evening. We give it for what it Micae on Saturday last, and was the guest is worth
of the British Vice-Consul (Mr Mortimer A telegram was received this aftoroon Murray) natil yesterday morning. On Sun from the North announcing that at. four day Governor Bowen and a large party were clee on Sunday morning two Chinese entertained at dinner by Governor Roza, men-of-war, a corvette and a gunboat, were after which they attended a fancy dress ball blown up by torpedo bosts from the Bayard which was given at the Military Club near Shaipu. The rest of the Chinese tee A large number of Hongkong residanta si escap d in the mist.
The French vessels tended this ball. received no damage.
THE 'People's Concert Committee an Capture of Langson by the French nounce that their next vocal entertainment We understand that the French Coal will take placo on Thursday, Feh. 19th, at the Temperance Hall when there will be s here (M. Dejardin) has received a telegra from II. E. the French Minister at Singing Competition, limited to Soldiers Shanghai to the effect that Langson and Sailors, and the following artioles will and Kilua were occupied by the French be offered as prica -lat prize, 1 Fipe and troops after heary fighting on the 13th and tobaccos 2nd prize, 3 ber Cigars, instant, and that the Chiness army is in Conditions -Tiet intouding competitors retreat. It will be remembered that these in their names at least two days pre- three days' fighting in the defilm some 20 vious to the Concert to Mr Harris, Manas miles to the North of Chu was finished on ger, Temperance Hall,