To Let
TQ LET.
ST FLOOR of HOUSE No. 15, Prava
1 GENTRAL
"Pozoszion from 1st January next.
Apply to
LAI HING & Co, No. 163, Queen's Road Central.
2463 Hongkong, December 30, 18-9.
TO LET.
TTOUSE No. 2, SMITH'S VILEAS,"
H Magazino Gap, a spacious FIVE-
ROOMED HOUSE, with Dasemont and Out- house. Excellent view.
Apply to
F. BLACKHEAD & Co. ̈ ̈ Hongkong, July 2, 1880.
1384
TO LET.
SE TOP FLOOR of Ginn, LIVINGSTON
T&Co.'s Hong, corsisting of Five
SPACIOUS ROOMS and Threo BATH- ROOMS, suitable either as Offices or Dwelling Apartments.
For terms, apply to
THE HONGKONG LAND INVEST- MENT & AGENCY CO.,LTD. Hongkong, January 14, 1890.
про
LET-AT
To-day's Advertisements.
THE CHINA MAIL.
Business Notices.
DOUGLAS STRAMSHIP COMPANY, HONGKONG TRADING COMPANY, LD.
LIMITED.
FOR AMOY AND TAMSUI,
The Co.'s Stenmahip
Fokien,
Captain Lewin, will bo dospatched for the above Porta TOMORROW (FRIDAY), the 7th Instant, ut 1 o'Clock p.m.
For Freight or Pasenge, apply to
DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co., General Managers,
Hongkong. February 6, 1590.-
FOR SHANGHAI
The Steamship
Amoy,
247
Capt, Ta. LanMANN, Will ho despatched for tha
abovo Port TO-MORROW, the 7th Inat, at 4 p.m. inetoad of as previously notified
For Freight or Passage, apply to
SIEMSSEN & Co. Hongkong, February 6, 1890.
FOR YOKOHAMA AND KOBE
The Steamship
222
(LATE THE HALL & HOLTZ 00-OPERATIVE COMPANY, LIMITED.)
FANCY
FANCY DRESS
FANCY DRESS COSTUMES
for LADIES. EARLY ORDERS
DRESS
COSTUMES for
GENTLEMEN.
RESPECTFULLY
REQUESTED.
BALLS.
EARLY ORDERS RESPECTFULLY REQUESTED. HONGKONG TRADING COMPANY, LD. 170
(LATE THE HALL & HOLTZ CO-OPERATIVE COY., LTD.J
MEMOS, FOR TO-MORROW,
Shipping
DaylightLombardy leaves for Japan. Daylight, Teheran leaves for B'bay, &c. Hoon Yuszug leaves for S'hai, e 4 p.m.--Amoy leaves for Stanghai.
Miscellaneous. dooda por Steamer Oxus ucclained after
Noon subject to rent."
WINES AND SPIRITS,
BY APPOINTMENT.
A. S. WATSON & CO.,
LIMITED. (ESTABLISHED A.D. 1841.) HONGKONG.
WE invite attention to the following old
[No. 8447 FEBRUARY 6, 1890.
Ax Englishman has bought the contents of the royal castle at Nuremberg, containing the most complete collection of instrumenta of tortues extant, costings £8,000 in all. There is a library of. 3,000 volumes, giving the history of crime and torture for many centuries...
enturies.
The O. 8. S. Co.'s s. a. Cyclops, from LA verpool, left Bingapore on the 30th Jun, and may be expected here on or sbout the 6th Feb. The e. s. Japan, with remiis, &c., from Cal. cutta, leit Singapore on 3rd February, and may be expected hero on or abont this 10th February The th. S. 3. Co.'s stammer Palinurus, from Liverpool, left Singapore on the 5th Fob., and may be expected here on or About the 11th Feb
“་
THERE are three Roman Catholic and sight Protestant missions in the Congo Territory. They support toonty-eight station and ninety-five missionaries The Protestant missions are supported by Americans, Eng- lish and Swedes.
The as. Tartar, from Liverpool, &c., left
· Singarpore for this port on the 6th Feb., and may be aspected here on or Tus electric light is making its way in about the 11th Feb.
London, the wires being laid under ground, The F. & O. Co.'s extra steamer Bombay and the streets all over the city will soon left Singapore, on the 6th Feb., and be illuminated by it. In interior us, may bo oxected bore on or about the however, there is a growing distrust, the numerous accidents in America having 11th Feb
directed altention to its dangered
dangere The Union Lino a. s. Galley of Lorna left
Singapore on Feb. 5, and may be ex-WELL the increase in marriages between pected here on or about Feb. 12. English people in Great Britain has not kopt pace with the papislation, being only
The
P. &. O. extra steamer Thibet loft
Bombay for this port on the les Jan,
THREE will be a game of Polo on the Race
landed Brands, of which are ex- cellent qualityand good value for the money.
The same being specially selected by our Londua Housu, and bought direct from the ment noted Shippora, are imported in weed Conise at 4.20 p.m. to-morrow, Feb. 7th and bottled by ourselves, thus enabling ne to supply the best growths at moderate A SEATING rink has been opened at Singa prices.
poro and seems likely to be a popular resort In ordering it is only necessary to at least for n tinto.!! state the name and quantity of Wine.or
desired,
4 per cent in nine years, marriages among the Jewish inhabitants have grown no less than 65 par cent.
Tura is from an American paper-Pro- fessor C. Meriwether, who recently ac copted the position of Professor of English and History in the Tokio University, Japan, was received, with
great
ceremony and every mark of honor. A special pulace
than fifty servante atable containing
Capt. We, will To-day's Advertisements. To-day's Advertisements. Spirit wanted, and initial letter for qanlity Messing Russell & Company informs us that was given him as a residence, with more
35
MAGAZINE GAP.
rba dnspatched for the above Portson SATURDAY, the 8th Inst at 10 s.
For Freight or Passage, apply, to
SIEMSSEN & Co., Agent. Hongkong, February 6, 1890.
FROM HAMBURG, PENANG AND SINGAPORE,
241
Fa Re Grimble's Estate.
1-A BUNGALOW with Five Good
THES.S. Krienkill, Capt. W. SonASFER, having arrived from the above Ports, Consignes of Cargo are hereby requested ta
matura by the Undersigned, and to take immediato delivery, of their goods from alongside.
NOTIUE TO CONSIGNEES.
STEAMSHIP STRATHEARN, FROM NEW YORK.
ONSIGNEES of Cargo by the abova Steamer. are requested to send their
ROOMS, BATH ROOMS, &C., and High STEAM TO STRAITS AND BOMBAY Bond in their Bills of Lading for countersig- Bill of Lading to the Undarsigned for |
Basement.
2.-Two Semi-detached HOUSES, 4 ROOMS
sach.
Those Homes are well situated, command extensive Views, and are very desirable Residences.
For Beat and other Particulars, apply to the OrrIctal Assignee, Court of "Bank ruptcy.
Hougkong, February 4, 1890.
TO LET.
220
ND FLOOR of HOUSE, No. 64, and GROUND FLOOR of HOUSE No.
68, QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL.
Apply to
'LAI HING & Co., No. 153, Queen's Road Central, Hongkong, July 1, 1889.
1267
HONGKONG ICE COMPANY, LTD.
TO LET
EAT Suite of OFFICES on the First Foos of the Company's I'remiacs in JOR HOUSE LANS, at present one pier
Mesare. Holliday, Wise & Co., with entrance from Queen's Road, Possession from let March next.
Also,
TWO GODOWNS on the GROUND FLOOR which can be let in connection with the abors Office, or separat ly as desired.
And
With immediate possession, ONE ROOM on the FIRST FLOOR of the same PremiBOR, euitable for an OFFICE, with entrance ironi the Sodh site of the Building,
For Full Particulara, apply to the MANA- GER at the Depot, or to
JARDINE, MATHESON & Co.,
General Manara.
Hongkong, January 27, 1890.
TO LET.
(alling at COLOMBO f sufficient
inducement offers.
The P. & 0. 9. N. Co.'s
Steamenip
Optional Cargo will be forwarded an- less notice to the contrary be given before Noon To-DAY, the 0th Instant.
Any cargo impeding or discharge will
Teheran, Capt. C. D. Basis, R.N.E, will love for the above places on TUKS.be landed to the Gopowas of the long- NONG, KOWLOON WHARF & GODOWE Uo. DAY, the 11th. Instant, at Daylight.
Lae, and stored at Dousiquees' risk and ex. E. L. WOODIN,
pensa. Superintendent,
P. & O. 3, N..Co.'s Office,
Hongkong, February 6, 1590.
HONGKONG CRICKET CLUB.
204
LI, who have ACCOUNTS against the
No Claima will be admitted after the Goods have left the Godowns, and all Goods remaining undelivered after the 11th inst. will be subject to rent.
All broken, chafed, and damaged goods are to bo left in the gedowns, where they
A Closer DANCE and Dingen Cos-will: eexamined on the 11th Inst, at 4 pm.
MITTEE Aгo reqncated to send them in before the 16th Instant.
239
ARTHUR K. TRAVERS,
Hon. Sec. H.K.00. Hongkong, February 6, 1890.
THE DARVEL BAY TRADING COMPANY, LIMITED.
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.
No Fire Insurance has been effected."
SIEMSSEN & Co.,
Agents.
·
countersignature, and to take immediate delivery of thair Goods from alongside.
Ourgo impeding the discharge of the Steamer will be at we landed and stored af Consignees risk and expense, and na Fire Insurance will be effected.
All Claims against the Steamer must be Bent in immediately.
ADAMSON, BELL & Co., Agents.
Hongkong, February 6, 1890.
SHIPPING.
ARRIVALS,
February 6, 180-2-
Orders through "Local Post or by Talebs Union Line & Galli af Korns left some of the finest horace in the kingdom
Per do
gram receive prompt attention.
Singapore for this part yesterday.
was placed at Eis disposal, and in overy PORTS, (For Invalids and general use.)
way he was treated with royal splender THE M. M. steamer Melbow an loft Sloga Case Per But..
pore at 6 am today, the 6th inst, and MR FRANCIS, QU., ON BORNEO $10 8LCO may be expected here on Thursday, the
13th inst 121
1,10
A Alto Douro, good quality
Green Capsule
B Vintage, auperior quality,
Bed Capsule
C Fino Old Vintage, superior
quality, Binck Seal Cap-
aule
D Very Fine Old
14
Vialage,
extra superior, Violet Cop anie (Old Bottled) - 18
¦
SHERRIES,
A Delicate Pale Dry, dinner. wine, Groen Capsalo.
B Superior Pale Dry, dinner
wine, Green Seal Capsule 7.50
1:26
1.50:
Tar Colonial Chaplain wishes us to state that he will hold an early (Communion) Service at the Peak Church on Sunday,
at 8.
GENERAL Edwards left to-day for Centou Ho will likely be absent for about a week D.CO
His Excellency also, we believe, intends to 0.75 pay a visit to Canton at the end of this
AND ITS FUTURE
Mr J.J. Francia, as we mentioned in a paragraph last night, delivered a lecture-in the Chamber of Commerce Room, yester day afternoon, on Borneo and its Future. There was a large attendance.
Mr Frapoia anić-Gentlemen, as you are probably all aware, I have been down in Borneo for the last couple of months. On my previous visit, about twelve months ago, when I went there on legal boainees, I took the opportunity of making myself as Havay Martin, a seaman residing at the well acquainted as I could with the consti 1.00 Bailors' Home, who was charged the other tution and the laws and government of the day with stealing a broach belonging to place. Tins time, going down on matters Mary Monticar, a woman r siding in Gra-entirely unconnected with the law, on a ham Street, was to day sentenced by Mr little business of my own, I took the oppor- Wodehouse to six weeks' imprisonment. tunity while there of learning as much an I
243
O Manzanilla. Pale Natural
Sherry, White Capsule CO Buperior Old Dry, Pale
reek.
10
1.00
D Very Superior
Natural Sherry, Red Seal Capsule
Old Fale
10
White Seal Capsule
12
110
E.Extra Superior Old Pale
Glehaben, British steamer, 1,935, Á. J.・・・ Jaroba, London December 22, and Singa pota January 30, General-JakoINE, 240] MATHESON & Co. Se
Hongkong, February 6, 1890. GLEN LINE OF STEAM -PACKETS,
Fashiki Maru, Japanese steamer, 1,119,. P. J. C. Franck, Nagasaki February 2, Cual,
FROM ANTWERP, LONDON, PENANG-MIST BIL
AND SINGAPORE.
Hothow, British steam ry from Whómpos. Recorder, British ateamor, from a cruise. HB Stouship. Glenavon_having_ary Titis. German gunboat, from a cruise. NIALL OF SEVEN DOLLARS per signees of Cargo bonds are
JOTICE;s hereby giran that a SECONDrived from the soove Ports, Co- are hereby
Actio, Danish steamer, from Macao, SHARE in the above Company, is due ou informed that their Goods are being lauded Heiloong, British steamer, 783, F. D.. thui sixth day of March next, and is Payable at their risk into the Gudlowns of the Hosu- Goddard, Tamsui Fobruary 3, Taivattoo 4, at the HONGKONG & Shanghai BANKING KONG & KOWLOON WHARY & GODOWN | and Am-75, fleneral. — Dovalin Sesambhir CORPORATION.
COMPANY LIMITED, at Kowloon, whensa Co delivery may be obtained.
INTERCET at the Rate of Twelve rea CENT. por Annan, will be charged on all Calls UNPAID on the due date.
By Order of the Board of Directors,
REUTER BROCKELMANN & Co.,
General Managers. Hongkong, Fobrusky 6, 1890.
-SONGEI: KOYAH PLANTING COMPANY, LIMITED.
25
144
167 THE First Ordinary General MEETING SHAREHOLDERS in the
abovo Company will be held at the Hovo- LONG HOTEL, on SATURDAY, the 15th February, at Noon, for the purpose of pre- sentating this Report of the Directore, and AKTER HOUSE EAST, BONHAM Statement of Accounts to 30th November
BROAD
From 1st March,
Apply to
ARATHOON SETH, Hongkong, January 31, 1890. 196
TO LET.
TAROM 1st February next, Noz. 63, 65
37, FEEL STREET.
Apply to
Hongkong, January 9, 1800.
EDWARD GEORGE.
TO LET.
00MS in COLLEGE CHAMBERS."
Apply to
last.
The Transfer BOOKS of the Company will bo CLOSED from the 6th to the 15th Instant, both days inclusivo."
GIBE, LIVINGSTON & 0,
General Managers. Hugkong, February G. 3800.
245
REEN ISLAND CEMENT COM.
„PANY, LIMITED.
GR
BOARD OF DIRECTORS — *
680. EWENS, Een., Chairman.
DAVID SASSOON, SONS & Co. Hongkong, January 14, 1899.
For Sale.
FOR SALE.
AT THE PEAK.
93
THE FALLS' on R. B. L., No. 28--- Wall-built SIX-ROOMED HOUSE,
at present lat on Lease for one year.
For full Particolars, apply to
THE HONGKONG LAND INVEST-
MENT & AGENCY Co., LTD;
Hongkong, November 12, 1889.
2159
TO DE SOLD on LET.
*LA HACIENDA —AT THE PEAK, R.B.L. No. 21.
Large and Commodious RESIDENCE, with suficient LAND for 3 or4 TENNIS Covina
If required it is easily con ortible into Two Separate Dwellings,
For fall Particulars, apply to
THE HONGKONG LAND INVEST- DIA MENT & AGENCY Co., LTD, VICTORIA BUILDINGS,
JA
Hongkong, December 19, 1889. 2304
L. POESNECKER, Esq., Fice-Chairman. ID). HUTCHISON, Rig. CHANTREY INCHBALD, Esq. LEE SING, Esq.
POON PONG, Esq.
The above Company is now prepared to supply PORTLAND CEMENT of best quality.
Offices-62, Queen's Road Central
J. FOREMAN, Secretary. Hongkong, February 6, 1890. CANADIAN PACIFIC STEAMSHIP COMPANY.
846
TAKING CARGO AND FASSENGERS
TO JAPAN, CANADA, THE UNITED STATES, AND EUROPE, VIA THE CANADIAN PACIFIC RAILWAY AND OTHER CONNECTING RAILWAY. LINES & STEAMERS.
THE British Steamship PARTHIA,
•, ter Tops Register - WALLACE Commander, will be despatched for YAN COUVER, B.C., MAINLAND SEA, KOBE and YOKOHAMA, THURSDAY, the 6th March, at Noon.
To be followed by the £.S. DATAVIA, on the 3rd April, and S.S. ABYSSINIA, on the 24th April
Optional Cargo will be forwarice unless notica to the contrary be given before Noon TO-DAY.
Strathearn, British steamer, 1,854, John MeDearmaid, New York Decanter 9, and Siegipure Jan. 29, Parcifins and General.
ADAMSON, BELL & Co.
DEPARTURES,,
February &
13th Instant will be sabjoos to rent.
Cargo remaining delivered after thr
No Fire Insurance has been offceted. Consignees are requested to present all Claims for damages andjor shortages not later than the 20th Inetaat, otherwien thay-Waratah, for Tokio, will not be recognized.
Bills of Lading will be countersigned by
JARDINE, MATHESON & Co.,
Agents. Hongkong, February 6, 1890.
State of Maine, for Singapore. Heighong, for Swatow
Johann, for Heiliger
Belleroplan, for Singapore and London. fitis, German gunboat, for a cruise, 242 Vipere, French ganboat, for Macao.
Kwang Lee for Shanghai,
NOTICE.
"COMPAGNIE DES MESSÃO ERFES
MARITIMES. -
PAQUEBOTS POSTE FRANCAIS,
STEAM FOR. SAIGON, SINGAPORE, BATAVIA, COLOMBO, PONDICHERRY, MADRAS, CALCUTTA, ADEN, SUEZ, PORT SAID, MEDITERRANEAN AND BLACK BEA PORTS, ALEXANDRIA,
...MARSEILLES, AND PORTS
OF BRAZIL, AND LA PLATA: ALO
LONDON, HAY
HAVRE AND BORDEAUX.
Abyssinin, f Yokolutna and Vancouver. Wingsang, for Singapore and Calcutta. Hoshow, for Shanghai,
CLEARED.
Polline, for Saigon. Amoy, for Shanghal. Whampoa, for Shanghai. Marie for Haiphong.. Alwine, for Hollow. Avechi, for Saigon. Lenor, for Saigon."
PASSENGERS. ALRIVED,
Per Glenavon, from London: for Shang- hai, Mr and Mrs Fang Yee; for Hongkong,
Per Hailong, from Tamasti, 41 Chineso.
DEPARTED.
YN WEDNESDAY, the 19th February,200 Chiness. 10. 1890, of Noon, the Company's 6.5. CALEDONIEN, Com'dan De MATHRUGK, with MAILS, PASSENGERS, SPECIE, al CARGO, will leave this Port for thi aboyo •placon..
Dargo
and Specio will be registered for London as well as for Marseilles, and no- septed in transit through Marsailles for the prinsipal places of Europe.
Shipping Orders will be granted till
Noon.
Darge will be received on board until é um pacio and Parole until 3 pm on the 18th Febraary, 1800. (Parosis are not
te ble sett on board; they must be left at the Agency's Office.)
Contents and value of Packages aro ro quired.
For further particulars, apply at the Company's Office.
G. DE VILAMPEAUK, Apat
י,
243
Hongkong, February 6, 1:10.
DAKIN BROS. OF CHINA
LIMITED, CHEMIS PS.
PREPARATIONS.
Dakia's Clontharidin Hair Stimulant.
18IS is an excellent preparation for
Connection will be made at Yokohama with Steamers from Shanghai and Jupan Ports, and at Vancouver with Pacific Coast Points, by the regalar Steamers of the PACIFIC COAST STRANSALE COMPANY and 10 Ces where the Hair from Do. Through Passago Tickets granted to Eng- bility or other causes has becours work, thin land, France, and Germany by all trans-and impoverished g Atlantic lines of Steamers.
other Steamers.
First-class Fares granted as followa
To Vancouver & Victoria (Mex.)$210,00 To Montreal, New York, &c. 290.00 TO LANCETOO!
325.00
To London
14
*க',
Not Responsible for Debts. Nather the Captain, the Agents, nor Owners will be Responsible for ang Debt contracted by the Officers or Crem of the following Vessels, during their stay in Hongkong Harbour Officers of the Army, Navy, Uivil Service,
ALICAR, British bqe., Capt. R. Magrath BELLE OF OREGON, Amer. barque, Capt.
Batterfield & Swire.
E. Matthews-Order.
GEEST ADMIRAL, American ship, Captain James F. Rowell.Malchere & Co
IMFERIJI, Ameríonn ship, Captain J. E. Crosby-Russell & Co.
LILLIN BIERE, American barque, Capt. Jan. W. DartyMaster
OMEGA, British barque, Captain A. O
Brown.—Master.
To other European points 1 to rates. Spechl reduced rates granted to
Te will positively induce a fresh growth of Fair, where the follicles are not altogether destroyed, ARLANET
Price, $1.50 per Betle
Dakin's Refrigerating Hair Wash. -- (From a recipe of Sir Eramus Wilson.) |
cooling and refreshing application that
and the Imperisi Uhinese and Japanese is delightful in usa, removes dsndriff and Customs, to be obtained on application
Consular invoices to accompany Cargo cars, and by allaying irritation keeps the destined to points in the United States, salp and hair in healthy condition. should be sout to the Company's Ofees, addromed to Dr. D. E. BROWN, District Freight Agent,
B.0. Freight will be
be received 00 board antil 4pm, on the 6th March
Vancoctor,
All Parcela must be sent to our Offee and should be marked to address in full; and the same will be received by us anti 5 p.m. the day previous to sailing.
P. N. BLANCHARD, American ship, Capf. apply to N. W. Blanchard. —Order.
BAN MENDEL, British barque, Capt. D. Gower,-Usptain,
For information as to Passage or Freight,
ADAMSON, BELL & Co.,
Agente Hongkong, February 6, 1890,
949
Price, 81 per Buttie.
Bakin's Eau de Quinine.
A combination of the spiritons and oily preparations together forming a perfect bair drossing
Prict, $1 per Bottle.
Dakia's Instantaneous Hair Dye. Easy of application, no smell, and ons application will impart a natural black or
brown hade to faded or gray hair,
Erios, & per Case,
Per Baiphong, for Swatow, 100 Chinese. Per Jukami, for Hofhow, 24.Chinese. Per Kuang Lee for Shanghai, 102 Chi- For Abywania for Vanscuvor, 6 Euzo- peans, and 90 Chinese.
Per Wingsong, for Singapore, Mr H 0. Dunlop, and 103 Chincas.
TO DEPART
Per Pollng, for Saigon, 100 Chinese. Per Amay, for Shanghai, 20 Chinese. Per Marie, for Haiphong, 20 Chinese. Per Alwine, for Hothow, 10 Chinece. Per Lennon; for Saigon, 3 Chinese.
نست.
SHIFTING REPORTS.
Dry, choice old Wine,
14
Quarto
Dry, very finest quality, Black Seal Capsule (Old) Bottled)
Me 1.25 Two gentlemen, who were driving to the Per Case. Per Case.ratocourse this morning, had a nasty spill
1 dos. 2 doz.
acut the Monument. The pouy, one of Pinto.
Mr Kennedy's, bolted and ran into the ditch injuring itself so badly that it had to 1.50 5.00 bo that. The phaston was damaged, but 77.50 Its occupante escaped without serious in-
12:00 jury.
OLAEETS
A Superior Breakfast Claret,
Red Capsule takes 84 B St. Estopho, Red Capsule C.St Julien
D La Roso
BRANDY.
Per doz.
A Hennessy's Old Pale, Red
Capsule
O Tory
Red Capsule
D Hennessy's Finest Very Old
Liqueur Cognac, 1872
Vintage, Red Capsule 24
SCOTCH WHISKY.
White
8
$1.50
Case. Per Bot. THE Chung-ngoi-sua-pu Ena discovered the
main cameo of China's failuro in campoli $12 $1.10 tion with European nations to be in her B Superior Very Old Cognac,
Lraditional theory that the trading class ii. Red
$14 1,26 Capsule
inferior to the reading, farming, and work Old Liqueur, Cogano,
18
1.50ing classes; and her want of public com panies. This subject has been dissussed in three lending articles, and the conclusion is that everything to be rectified by the establishment of Companies on the Euro pean model. The Chung-not-sun-pu Light, however, know that the average honesty of Christian nations is barely sufficiant to maintain the credit of such establish renta, What thon may be expected of the 0.75 heathen Chines 12
A Thurno's Blond,
Capsule
B Watson's Glenorchy Mel..
low Bland, Blue Capsule, with Name aud Trade Mark,
C Watsonda A bolene Glenlivet
Red Capsule, with Namo
and Trade Mark
D Watson's AED Blund of
the Finest Scotch Mait
9.00
0.76
1-
8 0.75
8
Whiskies, Violet Cap sule
10
E Watson's Very Old Liqueur Scotch Whisky, Gold Cap. sulo
IRISH WHISKY.
A John Jameson's Old; Green
Capsule.
B John Jameson's Fine Old,
Groen Capaulo-
A COMMITTEE Consisting of the Hon. P. 1.00 Fyrie, Hor. O, P, Chater, Hon. J. J. Kes. wick, Hon. 4. P. MacEwen, Hon. Wong Shing, Hon. W. M. Deane, Ilon. Samuel Brown, Hon... G. Mitchell-Innes, Com- mander B. Murray Ramsay, De Ho Kai,
12 1.101
&
10
C. John Jameson's Very Fine
Old, Green Capsule
12
GENUINE BOURDON WEEKY,
fine old, Red Careulo, with Name.
10
GIN.
A Fine Old Tom, White Cap-
sule
B Fine Dust octened, White
Capsule
O Fine & V. H. Geneva, RUM
possibly could about the country, the indus- trias carried on there, and the future pros pects, especially with reference to tobacco cultivation
HONGKONG CAPITAL IN BORNEO.
I am aware that there is a great deal of Hongkong capital invested in tobacco plan- tations there and that a great many of you are interested as shareholders in companies that have been formed; and I have been dency and doubt among told that there is a great deal of despon
abareholders In- tezested in thesa 1 companies sa to the future prospects; and it was suggested to me when I came back and when I ventured to express A very strong opinion on the subject, that I might be doing some good if I were to state simply and plainly, not what conola suas I came to because the reasons which lad me to form certain opinions may not influence your minds in precisely the same way-bit to tell you exactly what I saw down thero and what I honra to put before you, in short, exactly the same reasons I had to enable maza draw certain conclusions and form ter opinions. I came to form a very derided opinion down in Borneo that
T
THE FUTURE OF BORJEO. 18. AN
ASSUILED SUCCESS. And that success will rest mainly on the tobacco industry. In other words, tobacco cultivation in Borneo is an insured': success, (Applause.) At the same time it would be very difficult for me to give you reasons to absolutely satisfy you on that point and enable you to come to precisely the same conclusion; but there are other sources of information open to you, and probably the most auful thing
I can do to explain to
tobacos can
Be successfully cultivated and
in
0.75 Mr Leo Sing, Mr Wei Ynk and Me Fo you what has to be done in Borneo before 1.00 Fong have been appointed by the Govaroor put on the mar of and any bing like a pro. to make arrangements for the reception of it realized from it, and you will then seslise 110 the Duke and Duchess of Connauglit, which
why it in that profits are not coming in 80: quickly as may have been, originally will be much on the same times as the reauticipated. I don't know what impres 1.00 caption given here some years ago to the slona jou may have g gathered, but perhaps Date of Edinburgh. Their Royal High-AR of you may have been looking for dividends in six months or so, fancying that 450 0.40 cases are expected to arrive on the 31st Jobacon would be produced in a weeke, March by the P-0-0, steamer Kaiser.) | that there were people elanding around with 4.50 0.40ind, If the steamer arrivca in the morn there and then, and that there would be money in their pockets ready to pay for it
5.25 0.50
121,00
ing there will likely be a public reception dividends in no time. All that, of course, Finest Old Jamaica, Violet
at Government House, and the presentas mileading, and if people were induced Capsule.
to take abaros under those impressions they Good Looward Island $1.50 per Gallon. tion of an address. Next day it is possible were deceived. Nevertheless, I belie LIQUEURS.
that there ray be asmuo function connected that those who have taken shores will, in Benedictine Maraschino
with the Frayn Reclamation works, and in the long run, find the investment BUCCORS Caracoi Heering's Cherry Cordial
ful. I may explain to you that X á Chartreuse Dr. Siegert's Angosturae evening the town and harbour will be
NOS MOLDING A BLIES ON REHAIM OP- Bitters, a
illuminated. The Duke and Duchess will ANY COMPANY likely leave the same night for Canion, re-
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The British steamer Genaren raporia: Left London 22nd December; and left Sín- gapore 30th January, al 2 plan, had alring: monsoon and high str. Afrived Hongkong af 1.60 p.76.
Gib February
BIRTH:
I am simply talling you what I believe
On the 6th Instant, at Kowloon, the Wife turning here on the morning of the 3rd will fatorest you. The question was put to tc whether I sisonld be speaking, with a Apri. There will be a public ball on the brief in toy hand, and I may tell you st of H. E. Desson, of a Daughter.
eceping of that day, sud next day the visi pace that I am not doing so. Further, I Lam not darewing under the auspice of the Chubber of Commerce, as was suggested by ore of the newspapers. date to definitely fix the programme of the simply have been honoured with the nea
of the
Chamber of Commerce Rouns. What reception. Admiral Sir Nowell Saloon were my opportunities in Borneo for acquir.
The publication of ilna izine commenced tore vill likely leave for Japon or Shanghai | may ixplain it the same time that
A meeting of the Committee, of which Me Byrio is Chairman, will be held at an only
The China Stail.
Tmaui to Taiwanfoo, light variable winds The Brhish a camer flailoony reports:
and dense fog. Taiwanfoo to Amoy, strong NEwinds accompanied by high eca, Amoy to Hopphong. ht N.. whids and HONGKONG, THUBHDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 1800, their willingness to co-operate with ement official I had opportunities for get.
and Mejer General Edwards have expressed mng informationWell, Tau cute
with the Governor and most of the Govern
clear, wope her, with anoth mat Steamers, in Tamani, Smith and Frechet... In Ixiwon- foo, sailing voajcia Galveston, There e, Giaro Babyuan, Else and Orient. Steamer in Amcy, Zahoran,
Hod sung head winds, and Leavy seas since leaving Eingapore.
The British steamer Strathearn, raporta
F03T OFFICE NOTICES. MAILS will close:-
For SWATOW & SHANGHAL-
Per Yuenaong, as 11:30 am, on Friday,
the 7th inst For SHANOITAL-
For AMOY
Per Amoy, at 3.30 p.m., on Friday, the 7th inst., instead of as precioza- ly notified. Per Deronhard, as 8 p.m., on Friday, the 7th inst, instead of as previoua- ly notified. For YOKOHAMA & KOBE-
Per Kriemhild, at 0 30 sm., on Saturday,
the Beansta
For HOIHOW SINGAPORE, BATA VIA,
SAMARANG & SOURABATA Per Golpara:
the 8th inst For BAIGON, ——
2,30 p.m., on Saturday,
Par Moray, 6 4.30 p.m., ou Saturday,
the ath inst
TELEGRAMS.
(From Singapore Pupus.)
ITALY AND ABYSSINIA. Londen, Jau 28-The Italiane have entered Adoma.
*** [Adown is a town in Abysstata about
miles inland from Massowab,]
A
LOCAL AND GENERAL.
committee.
ting any formatimu I wanted from any The Mansion House Commitico of the with the grestest kindness from these gen
one of them, and I may add that I met recest Chinese Famine Fund Jave arranged demen aud
and
100
with tho
for the compilation of an exhaustive report from them not what infonsation I sought dealing with the causes of the amine, the 1 visited the plantations on the Kinfbst to greatest promptitude. relief afforded by the Chinees Government angan Riror and the plantstions at Darvol
by The private charity of the Chigne Bay I met a great only
y managers and ASA the stout and sects of the disaster, and sigrar and other people interested diroolly
of raliof the details of
operations. The Rer or indirely in tobacco culture and I naked F. Storrs Turner, ons of the secretaries, in them all sorts of question
us: 1.compared collecting the necessary particulars for the what one man told me with what I was preparation of this work. The committee tuld by another: I took the liberty some remitted to the Shanghai Central Coin- tiuses of cross-examining them, and in that mittee for distribution donations amounting way I think I cot pretty accurately at the
PASKED ZUBE VANAL Outward Bound;—Shakespeare, 201 New Lin over
Quisra, Craignore, 24; Galley of Lonnie to over $1,6002,****** Jan. 10; Flintshire, 16; Ajax, 37 ¦ THE London correspondent of the Lude 18% FRISERT STATE OF THE COUNTRY. Albany,
21 Ningckow Pulamed Me cury writes:The opening weeks of Theroin absolutely nothing going on there
' Kara, 24
the session will be coupled not only with a at the present mominus of any importance HomewaaD BOUND → Polyhymania, Jan. 30, dubste un the report of the Special Com exuapt tobacco-culture. You saw.
Collingham, 14 Jasis, 17 Monmouth mission, but with a motion for a Select Com general way what the abayo of Borneo le shire, Agata, Pathian, Thames, 91 wittee to inquire into the circumstances Thero is the British Territory in North Antenor, 24,
under which the forged letters were obtain Borneo a strip along the retern coast is
The M. M. Co. astr. Melbourne, with used. The I ish party have obtained much fairly populated by the native luna, bn tients, French wail of Jan. 11, Jeft Singapore interesting Information on the point, and and Liere a good deal of sago is grown, it lo -un Wednesday, Feb. 6, at 0 a m., and tome rather remarkable revolutions will be 'n very valuable product, but it is entrely may be expected here oner about made The Irish members believe that in the honda of the natives On that coast Thurday, the 13th inst. This packet there was a plot in which several persona slao, there is
good deal of AGA bringe replies to letters despatched were concerned, and some of the facts and to me three other produple of that from Hongkong on Dec. 4.
which they have learned display a csgooer dasaription which are valuable source of The Canadian Pacños. Parthia loft of fallibility among sobie persons, and of revenue, but all that it in native hante Vancouver for Japan, &,, on the 21st kravery among others, which could hardly slao, But by far the greater portion of the
have been imagined,
saat side of the company's territory a