Entertainment.
THEATRE
ROYAL,
CITY HALL
THE THIRD PERFORMANCE.
OF THE SEASON,
-BY-
AMATEUR DRAMATIO
THE OLUB
will take place in
WEDNESDAY,
the 13th April, at 0p.m., When will be produced a COMEDIETTA by WILLIAM BROUGH,
entitled:
'A COMICAL COUNTESS,'
AND.
H. J. BYRON'S COMEDY IN 3 Aors, entitled:
'OLD SOLDIERS.'
Tickets may be obtained from Manas, LASE, CRAWFORD & Co., on and after Monday, 4th April, at 9 a..
THE CHINA MAIL
To-day's Advertisements. To-day's Advertisements dorable sea to Palo Obi, which was paseed for instance, that the rampil dealer
FOR NOIHOW AND DANGKOK.
THE SCOTTISH ORIENTAL STEAM
10a.m. on 25th. There strung EN.. will be rut to sury, mitch greater incor- and NC galo was met which lasted ull ventonca, when he hna to go over to midnight 27th, when weather moderate and Kowloon with a whor cheat, get it fresh breeze, and N. E awell was ezpariunoud
No 7872-MARCH 31, 1887.
The Navigazione Generale Italiana. Co.'s Tim Police to-day arrested an opium dealer hership Archimeda left Bingapore on on a charge of being in posao of 30 the 25th instant, and may be expected stands of arms contrary to the law. The bere on or about the 31st loan
The Union Line steamer Galley of Lorke arms were found in a cargo: boat lying off.
may be expected here on er about the
Natioris from M. SCHABRKE, Esq., to port light N. airs and aminoth water. Dur possibly, brenght back to Forgkong Lee Singapore on the 5th March; and: the Prayagantu lucha coskidorable quan
PUBLIO AUCTION,
SHIP COMPANY, LIMITED,
THE Undersigned, has received
Bell by Public Luotion, on
The Company's Stamer Phát Chia Châm Khảo
SATURDAY,
Captain A. Laonrwoor,
will be despatched for theat SATURDAY, the 2nd April,
ovo Port on at 8 a.m.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
YUEN FAT HONG,
Agents. Hongkong, March 31, 1897.
OCEAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY.
be for in Macclesfl-ld Banks. Thenes to opened, repacked and inbelled, and thes instruc
*ing the gals a current set & W. W. koots than he is put to at present. That 1st April Nity of opium had been shipped. About
per hour On Matah 25th, off Cambodia is a substancial objection to the The Union Line steamer Antinio, from mmm were in company with the dealer, bat Point, British barque Peart wished to he bill; and if as Mr Francis Bays, New York, Left Singapors on the 20th nu further arrests have got been made, the 2nd of April, 1887, at 12 o'Clock (noon); reported, strong E.NE. and high sea at the che greutor: part of the 86,000 hinst and may be expented here on or get
The E &2 B. Co.'s steamship die BETWEEN siz and sight o'clock on Tuesday left Port Darwin for this port on the evening a stere bonne at No. Kwong 20th March, and may be expected hore | Yune Street East was entered by means of on or about the 6th April. - *
is Sales Rooms, Queen's Road,
BERLÍN-MADE FURNITURE,
RENAISSANON STYLE,
comprising of OR WALNUT CHEFONIERE, CONROL TABLE with CURBOARD and DRAWERS, DRAWING- 580 ROOM TABLE, OUNANENTAL CUPBOARD, CHAIES, 1 LARGE MIRE (10 feot high). DINING ROOM TABLE, WARDROBE, LOUNGE DRATB with TAPESTRY, BLESSINS TOLLETT, WASH TOLLENTE, NIGHT TABLES, Baby's COMBINATION QUAIL, CARPET, MATS, SINGLE BRUSTRAD, SEWING MACKING and Books.
FOR SHANGHAI VIA AMOY. (Taking Cargo & Passengers at through ruler
for NINGPO, CHEFOO, NEW. · CHWANG, TIENTSIN, HANKOW and Ports on the YANGTSZE.)
The Co.'s Steamship
Bellerophon,
Captain Gurk, will be Filespatched as above on SATURDAY NEXT, the 2nd April at 11
PRORS OF ADMISSION
Dress Circle and Stalls, Back Soats,
$2. $1
1.m.
H. M. TROMSETT, Hon. Secretary.
581
Hongkong, March 30, 1837.
Notices to Consignees.
FROM HAMBURG, PENANG AND SINGAPORE.
-
RES,S. Hesperia, Capt. CHETIANSEN, having arrived front the nonve Porta, Consignees of Oargu are hereby requested to sold in thoir Billa of Latina for counter- signature by the Undersigned, and to take immediate delivery of their Goods from alongside.
Optional Cargo will be forwarded on- loss notice to the contrary bo givon before! To-xonnow, the 26th Iristant, at Noon,
Ang Cargo impeding her discharge will be laded into the Gorlowns of the Kow- LOON PICK AND GODOWN Co. and stored at Consignees' risk and exponer.
No Olaine will be admitted after the Goods have left the Godowns, and all Goods remaining delivered-after the 1st April will be subject to rent.
All brokers, chafed, and damaged Goode aro to be left in the Godowns whore they will be exarainod on the let April.
No Fire huurance has boon cffected.
SIEMSSEN & Oo,
Agents
540
Hongkong, March 25, 1887. "GERMAN BARQUE HEINRICH, Capt
BANNAU, FROM HAMBURG. YONSIGNEES of Cargo by the above
are hereby requested to seize in their Bills of Lading to the Undersigned for countersignatura, and to take name diate delivery of their Goods from alongside. Cargo impuding the discharge will be a once landed and storal at Consignces' risk and axpense.
SIEMSSEN & Co., Agents.
Hongkong, March 28, 1887.
Intimations.
DENTISTRY.
FIRST CLASS WORKMANSHIP. MODERATE FEES.
MR. WONG TAI-FONG, Burgeon Dentist,. (FORMERLY ARTICLED APPARNTICE AND LAT TEELY ASSISTANT TO DR. ROGERS,}
A and amorican, patents zad Friends,
T the urgent request of his European
han TAKEN THE OFFICE formuarly a cupied by Dr. ROGERS,
No. 2, DUDDELL STREET.
CONSULTATION FREE..
Discount to micatories and families.
Bole Address
2, DÜDDELL STREET, (Next to the News Oriental Bank.) Hongkong, Jarruary 12, 1686.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
BETTERMELD & SWİKE
• Agents. Hongkong, March 31, 1867.
DOUGLAS STEAMSHIP COMPANY, LIMITED.
598
FOR SWATOW, AMOY, TAMSUI AND TAIWANFOO.
The Co.'s Steamship
Forvusa, Captain Hats, will be despatcher for the abovo Parts on SUNDAY, the 3rd April, at Daylight.
For Freight or Pasange, apply to
DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co., General Managers. Hongkong. March 31, 1887.
OCEAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY.
FOR SINGAPORE..
The Co.'s Steamship
Palamed,
ONE NEW PIANO, from ED. WESTE- BAYER, Berlin,
Rec.
40... The above Furniture is QUITE NEW THEMA OF SALE-As customary.
J. M. ARMSTRONG,
Auctioneer, Hongkong, March 31, 1887
697
PUBLIC AUCTION. THE Undersigned has received instruc The by Public Auction, on
THURSDAY,
the 7th April, 1837, at 11a.m., on Board,— THE GERMAN BARQUE ANTON GÜNTER ̧
of 441 Toxy REGISTER, Sloathed with YELLOW BETAL in April, 1885.
The
HULL with MASTS, and Standing BIGGING, and Que ANCHOR, and CABLE will be sold in One Lot, and: the Ronning RIGGING, and Remain. der of INVENTORY in Seperatė Lots. TERMS OF SALE-Cash on fall. of ham. mor for Hull and on delivery of Sundries; 58% the Holl to be at Purchaser's risk imine
dialely after being knocked down.
Capt. JACKSON, will be despatched as above on
WEDNESDAY, the 6th April.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE,
Agents. Hongkong, March 31, 1897.
690
FOR AMSTERDAM AND HAMBURG.
The Gersoan Storier
Afric Captain HAxe, shortly xpected from Bangkok, will load here for the above Purts, and will have quick despatch.
For Freight, apply to
503
MELCHERS & Co... Ápearls. Hongkong, March 31, 1887.
AUSTRO-HUNGARIAN LLOYD'S STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY.
STEAM FOR SINGAPORE, PENANG, COLOMBO, BOMBAY, ADEN, SUEZ, PORT SAID, BRUNDISI AND TRIESTE (Taking Cargo as through rates to CAL" CUTTA, MAURAS, PERSIAN, GULF, BLACK SEA, LEVANT and
ADRIATIO. PORTS.).
The Co.'s Steamship
Medusa; Captain E. PERINT, will be despatched ne above GB WEDNESDAY, the 13th of April, at Noop.
For further Particulars, regarding Freight and Passage, apply to the AGENCY of the Company, Praya Central Speak 0. BACTIRACH,
Agent, Hongkong, March 31, 1887.
NETHERLANDS INDIA STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY, LIMITED.
Y
A STRAM LAUsen sill leave Pedder's Wharf at 10.45 1. ma
G. R. LAMMERT, Auctioneer
Hongkong, March 31, 1887.
SHIPPING.
-ARRIVALS
March 31, 1887-
time.
POST OFFICE NOTICES. MALLS will close:- For SAIGON.-
which remain in the Colony are pur chased by small traders from thin towns, and district, one hundred to one hundred and fifty wiles from here, the mogni- tude of the inconvenience may be. Per Gisland, at 11.30 .., on Friday, readily imagined. The inevitable result
the 1st April,
of any such regulation, it seems to va, would be to drive first the retail and For HAIPHONG-
Per dstáv, at ♬ p.ru., on Friday, the 1st then the wholesale dealer from the April, instead of as previously moti Colony, for it is dificult to see wherein
fied
کہوں
For SWATOW, AMOY, TAMSUI & TAI
WANNO
Fur Formosa, at 5 p.m., on Saturday, the
2nd April.
For STRAITS SETTLEMENTS.
Par Gleizen, at 2.30 pm, on Monday,
the 4th Apral
For NAGASAKI, KOBE & YOKOHAMA, Per Thibet, at 5 pm, on Thursday, the
7th April.
MEMOS FOR TO-MORROW. Meeting.
9 p.m.-Mooting of Zetland Lodge..
Miscellaneoïta. Goods por Hesperia undelivered after
this date subject to rent.
e
The
before the 3rd prox. 1503
0. 6. S. Co stoninship Ajax, from Liverpool, left, Singapors on the 30th March, and may be expected here on or about the oth April,
CHINA Fires are. quoted today at 837 and
........
would be the benefits of remaining at China Sugars at 9157 por sharo, ʼn rise of XI an inconvenient distance from the ong- in the first case and a fall of Si in the sĐỢT toms house. The only apparent renace ond
for doing so would, perhaps, be the
;
be afforded to property in a British Singapore shortly, as news was received by- greater security which is supposed to THE Russian corvette Funda is expected at
colony. Whether that would dom-
pensate, the spam merchant for the last mail of her departure from Adea for trouble and inconvenience he would Singapore.. have to put up with 19 exceedingly doubtful. There would be no induce- We are informed by Mr G. Bachrach, agent ment for him to stop here, because of the Austro-fung. Eloyd's S-N. Co., that the service which is about to be or the S. 8. Medusa, from Trieste, left Binga ganised would prevent all possibility of pore for this port this morning a contraband trade, authey would be naturally select the nest convenient centre for their trade. The effect of the migestion of the opium interests from Hongkong might not be so disastrous as Mr Fruncis, with a counsel's licence, pictured; there would be no deserted at bpm. AMILY & DISPENSING CHEMISTS,village for the native to contemplate for
WHOLESALE & RETAIL DRUGGISTS,
Decoara NovaRÝŃrin, PERFUMERS,
A. S. WATSON & Co.,
LIMPIED,
Importers and Baporters
MANILA CIGARS, WINE & SPIRIT MERCHANTS,
AND
MANUFACTURERS
of
RATED WATERS.
THE HONGKONG DISPENSARY,
FSTABLISHED A.D. 1541, THE SHANGHAI PHARMACY,
24, Nanking Rond, Shanghai
BOTICA INGLESA, 14, Espolts, Manila. THE CANTON DISPENSARY, Canton, $94 TOE DISPENSARY, Foochow
THE HONGKONG DISPENSARY, THE HONGKONG DISPENSARY.
The Acting Superintendent of the P. & 0. do. informs us that the steamship Bokhara, with the next English mail, eft Singapore for Hongkong yesterday, the 30th March,
Means Butterüad & Swire inform us that the 0. 5. S. Co.'s steamer Ajax, from Liverpool, lett Singapore yesterday morn
↑
false toy, and a care of matches, marked Meichers & Co., a piece of ratten matting and 14 pieces of clochics wora stolen, the total Value being about $55. Bergeant MoDonald, No. 15, and F. 0.271 next dny arrested an old tool hird at No, 1 Tatinery Lans, in
whose possession they found two skeleton
keys, a quantity of burglars implements and pawn tickets for soms of the property. The other day also No. 8 Jervois Street WAS ontered from the roof and a large Another old
criminal was arrested by P 0 271, and was today committed for trial at the Supreme Court.
Gantity of dathes stolen.
A HAWSER and a shop coolie, who came to Hongkong yesterday by the Danish steamer clip from Haiphong, were arrested on the
rival of the vessel, on a charge of bring. ing into the colony two girls for an unlaw- ful purpose. The chief mato, N. W. Storr, on going to collect the tickets before ar rival in Hongkong, discovered two girls in a room in the forecastle where the ails were kept, for whom na paisaga money had been paid. One of the nailors claimed them and paid 88, but this sailor,
soloo time, but much of the business which now comes to Hongkong might be attracted from it by the presence of an opium shop at Kowloon. If possible, therefore, such a contingency ought to and will be dus hers on the thun the vessel arriving in Hongkong, bolted.
April,
be avoided and it seems to us that the scliame sketchet by Mr. Francis would give Chinn every reasonable assistance ADVICES from Tonkin are to the effect that in the collection of her ravenne, fully the Exhibition opened about two weeks ago as much as the one presented by the at Hand it being largely patronizer The Government, and at the same time pro- natives are said to be buying up the articles veut the possibility of even a partiol exodus of an important and vainable fast and the European galleries are always trade. As on other points, the Chief full of visitors, Justice was prepared with the oljeo-
There happened to be two men on board who had not paid their passage, one of whom
was allowed on shore to obtain the nacea- fary money. The compradore of the veSSOI interrogated the other about the girls and was informed that one belonged to him and that the other was the wip of the man who had gone on shore, The compradore thereupon detailed the man on board, and on the other coming back gave them both in charge. The
prisoners were brought up at the Police Court to-day, where they
tions of the Government to the Wa havo jant rossived a very tout pro- scheme. This scheme had already gramme of the Regimental Athletic Sports, Tiantain.been considered. It had been dia- which come off on Tuesday next,
The SPENSARY tinctly stated by the Foreign Office, programme includes, besides the ordinary stated that they had an arrangement with
Hongkong, March 9, 1887.
499
on more than one occasion, that it was
entirely out of the question. It would events, two obstacle races, a sack race, e Denonhurst, Dutch stemmer, 1,104, P. Henthof, Singapore March 19, Sogate publication of this issue commenced necessitate a trial for au offence not wheelbarrow race and an animal race.
against our laws but for an offence As inquest was held this afternoon at the JARDINE, MATHESON & Co.
against the laws of China. We should"
Swan, American brig, 279, D. D. O'Keefe, Yap, vis Peliswa-March 18, General.. BLACKERAD t to..?
Forman, British steamer, 674, H. Barris, Taiwario March 23, Amoy 20, and Swatow 30. General.DOUGLAS STEAMSHIP J,
Calto then, British steamer, 1,437, J. W. B. Darke, R.N.R., Saigon March 27, Rice and Paddy-Russer, & Co.
ut 7.50 p.m.
Chę China Sttail.
BUNGKUND, THURSDAY, MARON 31, 1887.
bave in fact to undertake to check Mortuary or the body of Ngi Shun, who smuggling here. These are the objec-foll down a quarry at Shan-ki-wan on Tues tions to the scheme propounded by Mr day and ched at the Civil Hospital Foster Francis. Now we think exactly the day, having sustained a compound fracturo same objections might be urged against of the skull."
Mr Russell's scheme. Ostensibly and
the head compradoro of the best to come to Hongkong and to pay their passage after arrival - The case was adjourned for for- ther inquiry,
Tax following are the Orders of the Day for to-morrow's meeting of the Legislative Couri
1. Samont
ding of the following *__*__* | Bill — An Ordinance for the better regulat-
vision for securing the scatus of Franch Mall Stesters within the Forts of ho Colony of Hongkong (6) An Ordinance to make provision for scouring the atat a of Gorman Mail Steamers within the Ports of
Taz discussion in the Legislative Council practically the new Opium Ordinance THE British steamer Nanshan, from 2. To go into Committee on the follow
ing of the trade it Opinus. Billy Simpson, Brisas barque, 420, Fred, yesterday on the new opium ordins ace stille introduced for the purpose of checking Brown, Sandaliai Marali 12,4 Timber further disclosed the determination of the eggling into China To check Swatow with 018 Chiness prasengers, aring BUIS (4) An Ordinance to make pro- CAPTAIN.
Patios, British steamer, 862, J. New-Government to get the bill passed as smuggling, we are to crupel our im rived at Singapore on the 22ad lastent and early is possible and is its present form.porters to legister every package im-reported having passed and signalled H.M.S. ton, Bangkok March 23, Rice & General-
It is evident from the speech of his morted, and its disposal; and to cheek Espoir, 22 miles E . E. of Horsburgh YUEN FAT Hosa,
Bellerophon, British steamar, 1,306. W. Honour the Chief Justice, which may snuggling, we are to require all retail E. Guthrie, Liverpool and Singapore Marth 21, General,-BUTTERFIELD & SWILE,
Hautre . Taply, British barque, 907, Sandakan February 21, Timber-URDER
OREPARTIILES,
March 31 ::
| Partridge, fer foihow and Pakhoi.
Thanbe for Haiphong
Etuxent Bidder, for New York. Ca Hebertion, for Manila. Poliurus, for Shanghai. Centaur, for Tientsin. Feking, for Shanghai. Fushun, for Shanghai, Swatow Killarney, for
CEKARED,
Chelmsford, for Iloilo.
Cheung Hock Kvin, for Swatow. "Agamemnon, for Singapore and London. Signal, for Holhow and Pakroi Fortigern, for Saigon.
592 | Alwine, for Touron.
To-day's Advertisements. FROM SOURARAYA, SAMARANU,
THEATRE ROYAL,
CITY HALL
Ormedad by a delighted and enthusiastic dulience to citness. WEBB'S CELEBRATED FANTOCH MARIONETTES. Nothing ever ezen like them in Hong kong; an entertainment that plentes every body; old, young, rich, and poor, all are delighted, natonishment reigns supreme, and LAUGHTER LOND LOUD AND INCESSANT. MIT is the medicine of life and the segret of life is to be happy: core then and enjoy hour of unalloped merriment with
WEBB'S MARİONETTES, .⠀ THIS EVENING, Tuesday, March 31st, 1887.
SATURDAY, April 2nd, Grand Gala Day Matinee, For the little ones half price to all parts of
Reserve cats at Kin & Wars, Loa, Doors open at 8.30. Commence at 9. Matinee commonces at 3
PBIL A. KIRBY, Manager......... Hongkong, March 31, 1887.
OCEAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY.
VIA SUEZ CANAL This Co. B
FOR
588
Captain Brown, will be despatched as above on
THURSDAY, the 7th April
For Freight or Passage, apply to-
BUTTERMELD & SWIRE,
Agents.
1:030.
PASSENGERS.
Á KRIVENI
Per Desuntourst, from Singapore, 23 Chi. Por Swan, from Yap, Mr W. Emory, and Kanakes. Pat Formos, from Coast Ports, Mr and Mra Le Breton, Messrs Becker and Choy
andin, and 320 Chinese..
Per Cuttertain, from Baigan, Chinese, Per Hilly Simpor, from Sandaken, 5 Chinese-
3
BATAVIA & SINGAPORE. THE
THE Company's S.S. Dehurst, having rived from the above Porta, Con- signees of Cargo by her are hereby informed that their Goods are being landed at their risk into the HONGKONG AND KOWLOON WHARF AND GODOWN COMPANY'S West Pointer Taienieur, from Bangkok, 29 Chinese, Godowns, whence delivery may be obtained.
Per Bellerophon, frota Singapore, & Cargo remaining undelivered after the
Europeans. 6th April will be subject to rent
Per Pointers, for Shanghai, 2 Europeans, Por Diamante, for Manila, 9 Chinese; for: Amor, Mears C. A Tomes, CA. Bowles, Piry, 6 Chinese, and 1 child.
Per Ching, for Sydney, &o., Mr Great boal, Capt Smuth, Beasts Fred. May, G. B. Graham, Peck and Fatorson.
No Fire Lustrance has been effectod. Bills of Lading will be countersighted by JARDINE, MATHESON & Co.;
A Agents. Hongkong, March 31, 1887.
NOTICE
586
MR GRIFFITH having made arrange
M
ments to remain on as a WEEKLY
TENANT his STUDIO WORK will be car ried on as heretofore, pending the consple tion of the contract for palling down and rebuilding,
WHEN THE STUDIO WILL BE CLOSED.
...
This has been considerately agreed to, so that he may be able to complete work in Land and take sittings from those
BU TERPARTENE
Per Peking, for Shanghai, 62 Chinese Per Fast, for Shanghai, 1 European, and 75 Chinese,
Per Killaraty, for Swatow, 1 European,
and 200 Chinese.
To DEPART
Por Cheong Rock Kian, for Swator, 200 Chinese
a, 3
Per Agamanan, for Singapore, Foropenos, and 897 Chinese
Par Sigual, for Boibow, 70 Chiness. For Furtigern, for Saigon, 150 Chinese, Per Ah, for Tenros, 40. Chineas,
the Colony of Hongkong (.) An Onli nanos to abolish Transportatiom and Pena! Servitude and to anbantuče olher Punish- meat in lieu thereof; (d) An Ordinance for the more effectual Provenition of Grimo. (e) An Ordinance empowering the Court to award Whipping as a further punishment for certain prices. Two Pod
be taken us a correct exposition of the dealers to go to Kowloon and get their with engine lisabled, but no assistance was Government's position, that the Ga opium maked. What logical diference required. The spoir subsequently arrived verument considers itself unreservedly there will be horween the punishing of the same day. Committed to the scheme which has on infraction of these regulations, and been propounded by Mr Justine Russell, the puzishment of a failure to account for THB Man-Cal correspondent of Le Courrier On the face of the memoranduma of the fall disposition of a dealer's stock Haiphong says there is great exaggere agreement, or basis of agreement, as we fail to ace. Nor can we see how an- tion in the stories about the movement of Berruecia prefers to call it, the whole der Mr Francis selecine there should be Chinese tror on one Tonkin Frontier
Two Petchabowe missionaries were lately arrangement would appear to be con- say more reason for endless recrimina- The Chinese Commissionere are tou anxious rewarded by His Majesty the King of Siam ditional, und that the Government is tions than under the present one. Ins not pledged to do more than sabuit pection and control way be as to get the work done and get away to make for their lenovolent treatment of the survi- vors from a late boiler explosion. “A” Mr the ordinance which is Dow before the complete and effective under the any complications. Besides, the French Cooper received a massive gold pencil case, Coutrcil. But it is cleur from the tone one as the other, and then bare o fortified their position at Mon-Cas and the Bev Mr Dialon was rewarded
As with a of the Chief Justice's reumrks that the fides of the dualers are, as Mr MacEwen as to render surprize impossible,
gold chain Government is pledged not only to pointed out, so apparent as to disarm
SI Richard Rennie, Chief Justice of submit the bill bat to entry it into force all anapicior. It seems to as, therefore, A REPLEMENT to the Boktim of Macao, Shanghai accompanied by Mr. Malcolm And it is only right that Government that Government would be studying the dated ili Maruh, contains a derres from Jones, Chief Olerk of Her Britannic Ma- should do ds utmost to promote a best interests of the Culony if it agreed Tabon, inftrusting the Government of Jesty's Supreme Court of Shanghai, return- scheme prepared by a Commissioner to a modification or alteration of the Macio to put tuto form, on the 1st of April, ed in Amoy on the 26th festaat in the clocked with the pawers conferred on present measure. Possibly, considering
6. Fokien from Tamsui They left again.
chow.______
Mr Russell. At the same time, it pa the urgency of the circumstances, the system, the ame as that which shall be on the 29th the Nantes for Foo- seem somewhat of a mockery for the unofficial members would be content established in Hongkong on the save date, Goveratasat to present for approval a bill with a shorter edjournment than a for the purpose of co-operating in the collec for which it has no alternative and mouth, and those concerned in the pro tion ofduty on opium. It will attesat basso which it knows it must inevitably carry by sentation of an alternative ought to ot reason of its ufficial inajority. What is tempt, in order to still further destroy time before any system can be pat in fores even worse, however, is the anseemly the suspicion which the Government at Macao, unless the Government here insist haste with which it is sought to bring the unquestionably feels and still further on carrying the second reading of the bill into law. There are no doubt many show the bono jitles character of their Opium Ordinance o-morrow urgent reasons for pushing the bill for request to get their draft prepared in ward; but it is scarcely fair to the com- times should a shorter adjournment be munity generally, and to those whose granted, vested interests are affected particularly, to rush through a measure which is so manifestly unpupular. Nor is it fais, on the part of the Government, to insidante, as was done by the Chief Justice vester- day, that delay was sought for solely for the purpose of aggravating the evil which it is sought to remedy. It must be freely admited, of course, that the petitioners against the bill are actuated in urging their views more by selfish than public motives, and it is even quite possible that come of those who have an airy Jurisdiction to magistrates been guilty of encouraging suuggling but allows trials to be bold în England. - are signatories to the petition. Still,
general body of petitioners may
be credited with honest motives in bringing forward their petition for time to consider a measure which threatens to strike vital blow at their trade loro. As Mr Chater put it, sure ____ SHIPPING REPORTS
ly the petitioners were entitled to a month to deliberate on a measure which The Dutch steamers Dewhurd reports: it and taken months and months to tum Had strong N. and N.. wind, from Singa nut from the Government draft shop. pore Straits to Paracels ; latter part moder. Of course, the Chief Justice met this ob- jection by eaving that everyone of any The British steamer Formom reports;
who may wish to favour hitta by making early appointments for portraiture
Oprrespondents at the potta will piesse take this a reply to their NUMEROUS Ste ENQUIRIES,
Hongkong, March 31, 1987.
PUBLIC AUCTION.
TELEGRAMS.
[SUPPLIES TO THE 'OHIYA BIATE']
(Via Southern Line).
THE CRIMES ACT
Lowbox, 29th March. Mr Arther Balfour, Obief-Secretary for.
Ireland, has moved that the Crimes Act
LOCAL AND GENERAL,
PASSEE SUEZ CANAL
Ma J. Gordon Bennett, the distinguished Aescrican journalist and millionstro, arrived
yacht Namond on the 14th Luatant, The ontside Bangkok Bar in his handsung ston guests on bourd were Viscount Leon de Ja zi, Mr T. van Buren, Dr Ocarini, and Mr T. Burgess, who all went op the river in a Javob, as the Namingna was drawing too: THE mestars of the Hing Ma and Sun Ma mach water to permit her to cross the bar. The Namouna left again on the 17th instant Ianches wore finod So each, at the for Jays, a rewis for Europe. Police Court to-day, fat blowing their whistles annerœsarily. The one launch Tan lato arrivala recently from Europe of the French mail steamers have besu due was coming in and the other was going out (Bays the Stratti, Turs) to the detention at and they kept up for about half a minute a Lolombo caused by the late arrival there of the brane ateamers from Calcutta and deafening noise with their whistles. in front Madras. The pit on her lata soyago was of Gibb's whark. The quines had de detained three days at Colombo for this crezsed, it appears, for some time in oon. AGE The Logish and the German Companies are making every szernon to onca, of the prosecutions that were expedite the delivery of their mails The
·Bey Monca nade
but recently it was beginning to be laat performance of the steamer Bayern as annoying is ever. We hope the other with mail from London fu 24 days is no
towarthy, and if the great French company does not wish to be left behind in the race launches wall take head
it should push as much as possible the de parjube from Osloulti and Madras of the branch stammers so is to avoid the unne- cessary detention at Colombo to the zusil steamers from Europe. I these days of improvemente in the steam engine, and might navigation in the Suez Lanal, the mails from Europe should not take longer
L'Avenir du Tonkin says-Thers has been a great mortality recently among the An Damenn. Every year, about this time, op
OUTWARD BOUND Chelydra, Jan. 25; Hemios of small-pox and cholesto dysentery dam, Feb. 25 Strahlerens Marob carries off a large number of natives but 1 Orim Pembrokeshire, Woern, this year the mortality has been grester D. Balduine, 8; Smit, Casca than ordinary The cause of this is said to pedia, Gleneagke, Oxuck, Pathan, 11
than 24 days to reach Brugapore.
Derarty, Electra, 15: Djemnah, len be the rigour of the winter season, which Tas Straits Tims of the 23rdcmelant says 1-də imtinaatod ap cur baza of yesterday, quary, Orales, Kingement, 22 Oder, has been twice as long as it was last pro the pools of Singapore had an opportunity Trania, Glenmorgen, Mogune, 25. The Aunames have the habit of keeping of witnessing a somewhat wristal and in HOMEWARD BOUND!-Tantallon, Casandra, their dead in their houses as long as posetion spectacle this morning on the Menelaus, 53; Dardans Memling, able, and the houses become centre of body of Sailors from the ten men-of-war Baroh 83 Nurnberg, Posidon, 18;
splanade. This was the review of a large pestilential infection, from which the epi- now in the barbour. The then left their ships about six cock and landed at Coll yor Quay, where they nitored and thenes. marched to the Explanade proceded by the
695 Left Taiwantos March 28, Str. su partience was consulted before the probratituds, 25,
"Cantant" Had moderats Northerly windsposals were sout home, including Chinese and cloudy weather to arrival in Amoy on Bed Indinus.Well, if that be so, there
29th Left same day. In part time of is a certain justification for the insinun- The S, S. Yangtze, with the Franch MALL of
565 THE Undersigned has received instructor ago. Experienced moderate other purpose than chas of preparing a tions from 8. J. Gowns, Esq., to Sell Northerly and variable winds, with foggy suitable alternative scheme. We have by Public Auction, on
weather and drizzling rain at intervals to already rejected tins suggestion: 86 Ma- MONDAY
Swatow on 30th. Toft same day. Steamers
Hongtung, March 31, 1887.
OCEAN ETEAMSHIP COMPANY,
FOR SHANGHAI PLÀ AMOY.
at through rates: (Takuy Cargo at Penger 3yor NINGPO, CHEFOO, NEW CHWANG, TIENTSIN, HANKOW and Ports on the YANGISZE)
The Co.'s #laarship Captain Reer, will be derpatched as above on
FRIDAY, the 8th April
For Freight or Passage, spply to
BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE,
Hongkong, March 91, 1887
501
BUNDBY
Wednesday, the 80s inak, at 4 p. The consular tribunal, of Cheng Yeo in band of the refacing The and out abo
at Tonkin has given judant Againat M. ROU men squipped with lies and outlasses, Saturday evening, the 2nd Aprd. This Baurior Chator, the plaintiff in the besides Offers On arriving at the Bepl-
and may be expected hers on or about
Packet bring replies to lettore, de-
matched from Hong cong on Jan. 18th. with reference to the coal mine of Hors
sdg the men were paraded and put
through the manual exercise and some him
The steamship Bokhara, with the yarn hai, the plaintiff failing to put in an apple evolutions, which they performed in an main of 4th March, Istt Singapore on pestates. M. Dauvier Chafoor obloated Epilton, who was expected to have been
Wednesday, the 30th March, as Dp at the tat
in port, Thales and Sa chow Moderate fair to the general body of the petition The 4th April 1587 at 7 pm, at bis E. winds and hazy weather to porters, and prefer to believe that, while Residueco, Sunny Side,
The Dritish steamer Cutterthum Tryports: impelled by selfish motives, they only Left Sugen March 27th, 1 am. From desire to see introduced some scheme Qape St. James to Fadaran, strong Fasterly, which will be less inconvenient and and may be expected here on or about winds and leevy head ses; thence to 30s threatening to their legitimate Monday evening, the 4th April. This cation **** | miles from Hongkong, moderate and light
packet brings replied to lettera de Pru winds end Ens clear weather, thence dense trade than the present Ordrance am
copatched from Hongkong on January bodies fog to rival 10 m., on 31st Mareba
As to theiponveniences and
HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, Z-STOREN. &c.
A TABOS NUMBER OF PLANTS IF Pors
** The British barqce Billy Simpson reports.
Bad flue wether to App: Island Lenco danger which threaten to be brought The P L 8. S. Coe B. 8. Gity sio Rio de Say to Pratae scoal atroby. N.K. wind and high about by the new
Teams OF SALE. -—as customary.
MARMOTRONG,
Hongkong, March 31, 1897.
satzence to port calm hary weather these as depicted by Max
The British steamer faichiqib reports.
some ofaneiro, with the AMERICAN SMArt of tons bare
March 6th, is tollcare Yokubama, on Thuesday the 3, Magen nad may be expected here on or about Weduwday, the 6th Aprik
Left Rahat-thang PIN MANA hand Brereton may be real and some 590 i 5.8.& and 95. W. winds had come fancied, There can be no doubt,
daylight
Candidates for the
of the case?
the
amely croditable msuner Admire! interpresanty was unfertansteiranable to nitend, and the command was taken by Caplain Harris the Ang Captain We have uerat ection, wess - seen a finer body oimen, and their smart and the orderly appearance did great credit to their fofiders. Tharevise was over about Bo'clock. when the mon were marched bank to Gollyar Cozy and re-emvirkuð. We trust that -sitular reviews wil be more frequent, as they are not only extremsattrofoto the pablo, but they must sua be beanford
to the men tasoULTUR