Mails.
U. 3. MAIL LINE. ✨
PACIFIO MAIL STEAMSHIP
COMPANY.
THROUGH TO NEW YORK, VIA
·OVERLAND RAILWAYS, AND TOUCHING az YOKOHAMA, AND SAN
FRANCISCO.`-
PROPOSED SAILING FROM HONGKONG, Chiru.........less
Saturday, Aug. 22. City of Felting. TUESDAY, Sept. 15. City of Rio de Janeiro...THURSDAY, Oct. 8.
HE U. S. Mail Steamship CHINA will be despatched for SAN FILAN- C1800, vid YOKOHAMA, on SATUR- DAY, the 22nd Aug. si 1 pm, taking Passengers and Freight for Japan, the United States, and Europe.
KATES OF PASS GE. Евом Покавоки, Барат Cas To San Francisco, Vancouver, ") Victoria, Esquimauts, New į Westminster, Fort Towa-8225.00 send, Seattle, Taccroa, Port- Land, 0.
To Liverpool and London......8325.00 To Paris and Bremen
----------- $34 1.00
To Havre and Hamburg $335.00 Through Passage Thokers gänzte De England, France, and Germany by all krans-Atlantic lines of SteamIETA.
Special rates (6xas alass only) are granted to Missionarios, members of tho Naval Military, Diplomatic, and Civil Services, to European oficials in service of Chios and Japan, and to Government officials,
Passengera by this Lane have the option of proceeding Overland by the Southern Pacific and connecting Lines, Central Paoi- fio, Northern Pacific or Canadian Pacife Railwayı.
Return Tickste.-Firat Clusa.Prepaid return tickets to San Francisco will be issued at following rates :--
Imonths...$337.50 2----------...$393,76
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Time is reckoned from date of issue le dale of ro-embarkation at San Francisco.
Passengers, who have paid fall fare, re- embarking at San Francisco for China or Japan for vice versa) within one year will bo allowed a discount of 10% from Retura Fare. This allowance does not apply to through fares from China and Japan to j Furope.
Through Batla of Lading issued for trane- portation to Yokohama and other Japan Porte, to San Francison, to Atlantic and Inland Cities of the United States, vis Overland Bailwaya, to Havana, Trinidad, and Demerara, and to ports in Mexico, Central and South America, by the Com- pany's and connecting Steamers.
THE CHINA MAIL.
Mails.
| To-day's Advertisements.
LETTERS PATENT.
STEAM FOR SINGAPORE, PENANG, COLOMBO, ADEN, ISMAILIA, PORT SAID, MALTA, GIBRALTAR, MARSEILLES, BRINDISI, TRIESTE, VENICU, -PLYMOUTH AND LONDON:
AIM BOMBAY, MADRAS, CALCUTTA AND AUSTRALIA.
In the Mettar of the Petition of HENRY BOLILA, of 410, Battery Street, San
Business Notices.
SPECIAL SHIPMENT.
MEMOS. FOR TO-MORROW.
- Shipping, in A Noon. Haitan lávos for Coast Ports. Noon. English Mail leaves for Porta of
Call and Europe.
Francisus, in the State of California For Garden Parties, Dinner Partics, &c. 3pm-Ardgay leave for Shanghai, &c.,
United States of Amoris, an Investur, for LETTERS PATENT for the ex- plusive use within the Colony of Hong- kong, of an Invention for "Improve- menta in Cigarette Machines."
T
Embroidered Costumes.
RIMMED MILLINERY. A SPECIALITY.
THE NEW FIFE' GAUNTLET GLOVES.
NOVELTIES in WALKING SHOES and BELTS.
CHIFFON and LISSE TRIMMINGS.
OTICE 76 KREDY GIVEN that tho Poti- tion, Specification and Declaration required herein by Ordinanza No. 14 of 1862, have been duly fled in the Office of the Colonial Noorotary of Hongkong, and that it is the intention of the said HENRY Bows by Messrs. Jonson, SICKES AND MASTER, of Victorin in the Colony of Hongkong, Solicitors, his duly-authorized | 4 Queen's ROAD & DUDDELL STREET. Agents and Attorneys, to apply as the sit-
N.B.-Cury can be taken on throwth Bill
of Lading for BATAVIA, PERSIANting of the Fresutire Council heroinafter GULY
PORTS,
MARSEILLES, mentioned for LITTERS PATENT for the TRIESTE, HAMBURO, NEW YORK exclusive uce within the said Colony of AND HOSTON.
Hongkong of the above-named invention. SPECIR ONLY LANDED AT PLYMOUTB. Aud, NOTICE IS HEREBY ALSO GIVEN that a sitting of the Executive Council, before whom the matter of the Petition will come for decision, will be held in the Council Chambor, at the Government Offers, Vio toria, Hongkong, on THURSDAY, the 27th day of August, 1891.
!HE PENINSULAR ANH ÜKIENTAL STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY'S Stormship PENINSULAR, Captain A. C. Logos, with Her Majesty's Mails, wilden patched from this four LONDON, żá 00. LOMBO, ECEZ OANAL and MARSHIL, LES, TO-MORROW, 20th August, at Nood.
Cargo will be received on board until 4 p.1. Parcela and Spenia (Gold) at the Uffi until 4 gam. on the day before sailing.
For further Particulars regarding FREIGHT and PASSAGE apply to the PENINSULAR & QuiENTAL STEAM NATIDA 17ON COSTANT's Othee, Rongkong.
The Contents and Value of Packages ari repaired to be declared prior to shipment.
Shippers are particularly requested to note the terms and conditions of the Cus pany's Black Hill of Lading,
Passengers desirous of insuring their bag gaga can do so on application at the Coa pany's Offic.
This Steamer takes Cargo and Passengers for MARSEILLES,
EL WOODIN,
Superintenden V. & O. S. N. Co.'s Offics,
Hongkong, Angust 19, 1891.
1506
Notices to Consignees,
GLEN LINE OF STEAM PACKETS. FROM ANTWERP AND LONDON.
Freight will be received on board until 4E 3.9. Glenoriney, having arrived
p.m. the day previous to mailing. Farce: Packages will be received at the office antu 6 pm, same day; all Paros Package should be marked to address in fuli: vafte of sauze is required.
Comanlar Invoices to accompany Cargo destined to points beyond San Francisco, In the United States, should be seus to the Company's Offices in Sealed Envelopes, addressed to the Collector of Chistes at Har Francisco.
For further Information ma tu l'adding" and Freight, apply to the Agency of the Company. No. 72, Queen's Road Contral. J. S. VAN BUREN,
Agent. Hongkong, July 30, 1891.
NOTICE.
1030
COMPAGNIE DES MESSA UNITRA MARITIMES. PAQUEBOTS POSTE FRANCAIS.
STEAM FOR
SAIGON, SINGAPORE BATAVIA. JOLOMBO, PONDICHERRY. MADRAS, CALCUTTA, ADEN, SUEZ, PORT SAID, MEDITERRANEAN AND BLACK SEA PORTS, ALEXANDRIA, MARSEILLES AND PORTS OF BRAZIL, AND LA PLATA ;
A$0 LONDON, HAVEE AND BORDEAUX.
ΟΝ
N WEDNESDAY, the 28th of August, 1891, at Noon, the Company's 8.8. MELBOURNE, Veraman ba BELLAQUA, with MAIL", PASSENGERS, SPECIE, and QARGO, will leave this Fort for the above places.
Cargo and Specie will be registered to London as well as for Marsellier, and no- cepted in tramit through Marseilles for the priompal places of Europa,
Shipping Orders will be granted till Noon
Clargo will be received on board until 4 p.m., Specie and Paroșla natal 3 pm G the 95th August, 1891. (Parcels are not
to be sent on board; they must be jait, að the Agency's Office.
Contanta and value of Packagos are ra- quired.
For further particular, apply at the Company's Office.
G. DE CHAMPEAUX,
Agont. Hongkong, August 13, 1891
NORDDEUTSCHER LLOYD.
NOTICE.
1590
STEAM-FOR SINGAPORE, COLOMBO, ADEN, SUEZ, PORT SAIN, BRINDISI, GENOA, ANTWERP, BREMEN & HAMBURG, PORTS IN TH: LEVANT, ELACK SEA & BALTIC PORTS;
ATAO, LONDON, NEW YORK, BOSTON, BALTIMORE, NEW ORLEANS, GALVESTON & SOUTH AMERICAN PORTS.
THE COMPANY'S STEAMERS WILL CALL
from the above Parts, Consignees of Cargo by her are horoby informed that thoir the Godowns of the HONGRONG AND Kow. Goods are being landed at their risk into LOON WHALF AND GODOWN Co. Lrv., at Kowloon, whence delivery may be obtained.
Optional Cargo will be forwarded unless Notice to the contrary be given before Naon To DAY.
Cargo remaining undelivered on and aftor the 22mi Inet. will be subject to rent.
No Fire Insurance has been effected. Consignees are requested to present all Claim Tue danges and/or shortages not later than the 28th Instant, otherwise they will not be recognized.
Bill of Lading will be countersigned by JARDINE, MATHESON & CO.,
Agents.
Hongkong, August 15, 1891.
JOHNSON, STOKES & MASTER,
Solicitors for the suid RESET BortsS Supreme Court House. Hongkong, Aagush 11, 1891.
above Port at 4 p.m.
FOR SHANGHAI,
1618
NEW GOODS BY EVERY MAIL.
Destination
Hongkong Trading Company, Ld,
Dressmakers, Milliners and General Outfitters.
Vessels. A ivertised as Loading.
Vexsata.
Åsents.
. 1500
Date of Leaving.
Yuen Fat Hong.........Aug. 21, at 10a.m. Norddeutscher Lloyd, Aug. 29, at 3 p.ro. Dodwell, Carlill & Co. August 27. Dotwell, Cark & Co. August 2
P. & O. S. N. Co......(August 20, at noon, Arahuld, Karborg &Co jAbout August 22. Butterfeld & SwiceAugust 28. jawline,Matheson&Co about August 29. Mesageries Maritimes Ang. 20, at noon. Dodwoll, Carlill & Co. August 28. Pacific Mail S. "S. O...jAugust 22, at 1p. m. Jo. & O. 8. 8. ...... 6ept. 8, ni 1 p.m.
Bicusson & Co. Aug. 20, at 4 p.m. ardine, Matheson&Ca|Aug. 20, at 3 p.m. Butterfold & Swire....... August 22.
Loo Sok (8)..... Bangkok..... Bremen & Ports of Call Preussen (a) Havre, L'don, H'ourg Radaoraire (6) Kobe and Yokohama. Pembrokeshire (3)...... London & Parts of Odi Panineslar (8)...... Gendon
Kutuok (s)....... Ľudon, v. Saus Ulanai Teucor (8)....... London, v. Szez Canal Glenagli (4) ........ The Steamship
Marsailles, . Saigon Melbourne (s).. Anroy,
New York, v. Sue.... MacDuff (s).... Capt. Tu. LEIMANN, will Francisco, . Japan China (2)....... be despatched for the Femmcisco, v. Japan Belgia (5). TO-MORROW, the 20th Inet.,Shanghai Amor (8).... Shanghai, via Swalow. Ardgay (8). Shanghai, vis Amoy... Titan (s)... S'pore, P'naug& Bay Pandora (8)... S'pore, Penang & O'sta holydra (3).. Sourabaya, Stang, Bantam (a)... Straits and Bonbay.... Phibac (8). Stor, amoy & F chuv Haitan (8).
nay, M'bre& A'larde Moumnic (a)....Gibb, Livingston & Co. dept. 4, at 4 p.m. Vancouver (B.O.. & Empress of Ohiou (8).. Canadian Pic R. Co., September 1.
...P. & O. 3. N. Co...... Aug. 22, daylight, 'bama, v. N'k & Kobé' Ancona (a).
For Freight or Pussago, apply to
BIDMESEN & Co. flonglong, August 19, 1791.
1620
SHIRE LINE OF STEAMERS.
FOR HAVRE, LONDON, HAMBURG AND ANTWERP.
The Steamship
Radnorthirt,
Captain DAVIES, will be despatched as above on the 27th Tostant, instead of a previously notified.
For Freight, apply to
DUDWELL, CARLILL & Co.,
Ageats.
Hongkong, August 19, 1891.
EASTERN AND AUSTRALIAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY,
LIMITED.
154
FOR SYDNEY, MELBOURNE AND
ADELAIDE
(Celling at PORT DARWIN & QUEENS. LAND PORTS, and tabby through Cargo to NEW ZEALAND, TASMANIA, &.)
The Stownship
Menmuir,
SHIPPING...
ARRIVALS,
August 13, 1891 :--- Deuteros, German steamer, 1,197, W. Dinse, Saigon August 14. Rice.--SIESSEN & Co.
Martin, German steamer, 1,580, Ahrou kiel, Muji August 18, Coal.-WILLER & Co.
August 19
Amoy, Gurman steamer, from Whampoa. Mathilde, Gurnan steamer, 600, P. Moon, St. Petersburg June 25, Genaral.-WIFIER & Oo,
Adaris, Norwegian str. 1,320, Sabjoth, Moji August 13, Coal-Dovulan, LaPRAIK & Co.
D. Sasanon, Sons &C. August 21, ut noen. Jardins, Matheson&Co August 25, at noon, Jardins, Mathuson&Co About August 21. F. & O. S. N. Co...... August 29, at noon. Douglas Lapraik den. August 30, at uuen.
POST OFFICE NOTICES. MAILS will close:-
For STRAITS, COLOMBO & BOMBAY. Por Fundora, at 11:30 am., on Friday,
the 21st inst.
For KOBE YOKOHAMA, VICTORIA,
B.C., & PORTLAND, —
Par Batavia, at 3.30 pm, on Friday, the 21at inst., instead of as previous- 1. notified,
4 predmey leaves for Shanghai::
Pembrokzakire leaves for Japan
Miscellaneous.
Gooda per Steamer Fangtat unclaimed
after Noon subject to rent. Goods por Aglaia undelivered after this
dato dubject to rent. Goods per Chelydra andelivered after this
dats subject to rout.
General Memoranda. FRIDAY, August 21----
2-Meeting of British Mercantile
Marine Officers' Association. SATURDAY, August 22 --
Noon-Meeting of Bhareholders of 'The Hongkong & Shanghai Banking Our poration at the City Rail; Goods per Glenartney undelivered after
this date subject to rent. MONDAY, August 24:-
H.K. & W. Duck Co., Ltd. TUESDAY, August 25:—
Guods per Pembrokeshire undelivored after
this date subject to rent.
[No. 8912.-August 19, 1891
and then complicated the fifide by dragging in the salaries question, with the result that their unity was destroyed and the resist Fance to the Imperial demands ignominious- ly collapsed. We hope when the estimates for next year aro introdaned that and more harmonious policy will ba It is noodless,
we fear, to fight longer against the £40,000 lavy. The future efforts of the unofficiala ought to be directed rather towards curbing the pratensions of the military, no- thorities, who seem to look upon the Co Tony as primarily existing for their benefit. The consus report shows that the popula- tion of the Colony has greatly increased dur in the last decade and that its revenus has increased at & still higher rate, being 57 per rent, more than in 1881. We will not say that this last feature is so entirely satisfac tery as is generally supposed. „Taking into account the factstadionely overlooked by the Imperial authorities--that the bulk of the population consists of coolies who con tributoueat to nothingto the revenue, it will
3p.m.Meeting of Shareholders of the found that the rate of facation la Hong- kong la very heavy. The disproportionale increase of revenue shows that the levy per head of the population is higher than it Goede per Yorkshire imdelivered after this was ten years ago, and to doubt if the margin of profits and the rals of wages has date subject to rent. FRIDAY, August 28:-
correspondingly increased The secounta Issuing of Dividend Warrants of The for this year will show a decline in revenue
China Sugar Refining Co., Ltd.
owing to the fall of recite-a beneficent fall. MONDAY, August 31:-
4.30 p. meeting of Shareholders of The Steam Launch Co., Ltd., at No. 2. Pedder's Street,
TUESDAY, September 16 :-
and in frasing the estimates for gart year a reduction in the opium returns will kaly have lo be taken into acom Deagito, therefore, Mr Lockhart's gloning report, the financial situation of Hongkong. not such as to warrant an increas moot fresh military.
Tenders for Purchase of $500,000 in 52 Mortgage Debentures of $250 each of The B.K. & Kowloon Wharf & Godown Co., Ltd., to be sent to the of taration to Company's Scorotary.
exactions. The interests of Bingapore have been boldly shampioned by its Gov- atuor, and we trust our local officials will turn their eyes for a while from Downing Street and the favours likely to be received therefrom and co-operate with the unoth cials in the endeavour to purtail expendi turo. The trade and population of the colony are increasing, but at the present moment the proportion of borrowed capital by which the trade is carried on is abnorm- ally large, and the consequence is that a
BŸ ÁTFOINTMENT.
A. S. WATSON & COM. PANY, LIMITED.
ESTANLISHED A.D. 1841.
MANUFACTURERS OF AERATED WATERS.
Fer NAGASAKI, KOBE & YOKOHAMA UR New Factory has been recently considerable share of the profits go out of
Per Ancona, at 5 p.m., on Friday, the
Sist inst.
For STRAITS & BOMBAY.-
the 9th inst.
Por, Thibet, at 11.30a.m., on Saturday,
'
refitted with automatic Steaza Ma chinery of the lateat and most approved kind, and we are well able to compete in quality with the beat English Makera,
Hongkong and are unproductive for reve- nus purposes.
In the latter part of the session the Coun oil endeavoured to overtake the arrests of
The purest ingredients aply are used, work and succeeded in pasing several use. and the atmost care and cleanliness are ful measures. Bat the most important
Hatioang, British steamer, 783, Ruach | MAILS BY THE UNITED STATES PACKET- od ur the manufacture throughout,,billete akraptoy Bill, the. Merobant--
Tamen August 14. Amoy 17, and Seatow 19, General Douglas StraMARIIS ÚÓ. Captaio CRAIG, will be Titan, British steamer, 1,526, R. J. despatched for the above | Brown, Liverpool July 10, and Sings pare Ports on FRIDAY, the 4th Proxim, at Aug. 14, Geuèral-BUTTERFIELD & SWICK,
4.0.
This well-known Steamer in specially fit- ted for Passengers, and has large coling 150r Chambore, thus ensuring a supply of Fres
Meats, Mils, les, ste, throughout the voyage.
FROM BAMBURG, PENANG AND SINGAPOILE
THE
having arrived from the shove Ports, 39. plain, Capt. E. CHRISTIANSEN, Consigness of Cargo are hereby requested th send in their Bills of Lading for counter- signature by the Undersigned, and to take their Goods froza immediato delivery alongside.
Optional Cargo will be forwarded unless
For Freight or Passage, spply to
GIBB, LIVINGSTON & Ca.,
Azenta. Bongkong, August 10, 1891.
1621
DAKIN BROS. OF CHINA,
LIMITED.
www.maxm
DEPARTURES.
August 19-
Escort, for Mantung.
Daphne for Singapore and Hamburg. Alice, for Heihez,
Taisen, for Whatapos.
Cheang flock Kian, for, Amoy.
Gwalior, for Singapore and lombay. Arrution dpcar, for Singapore ♣ Valcutta. Taigiek, for Kitchnotza.
Riedale, or Naquaali.
Hatice to the contrary be given before CHEMISTS & AËRATED inform
4
p.m. TO-DAY.
Any Vargo impeding or discharge will
be landed into the Gobowss of the HoNQ- zona, Kowloon Whaur & Gopewa Co., Lzb., and stored at Coigneen' risk and expened.
No Claims will be adiniited after the Goods have left the Godowns, and all Goods remaining undelivered after the 20th Inst. will be subject to rent.
All broken, chafed, and damaged Gooda are to be left in the Godowne, where they will be examined on the 20th Iost, at 3 p.m.
No Fire. Imurance has been effected.
SIEMSSEN & G.
Agentis,
Hongkong, August 13, 1891.
STEAMSHIP YANGTSE.
0
WATER
MANUFACTURERS.
LONDON, HONGKONG, AMŰT,
UR AERATED WATERS are made with absolutely pure water, by ateam machinery of the Indeei and most powerful type, under continuous European 1588 supervision,
COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERLES MARITIMES.
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.
CONSIGNEES of Cargo from Londen
Specialities.
CLEARED.
Canera, for New York.
Mathilde, for Nagasaki. Pembrokeshire, for Kobe.
PASSENGERS.
ARRIVED.
Per Metalde, from St. Petersburg, Mr Schult, and Mir Nicolagen.
Per Huitong, from Cuast Ports, Mesars Green, Richardson, and 45 Uhinvos.
Per Titan, from Singapara, 86 Chines
DEPARTED.
Por Escort, for Mantung, 6 Chiness. Parade, for Hothow, 100 Chipse. For Cheang Block Kinn, for Amoy, 69| Chinaga
Per Gredior, for Singapore, 199 Chinese.
SHIPPING REPORTS,
The ferusy steamer Mathilde reporta Had fuo weather the whole voyage, with
LEMON SQUASH.-The heavy blew in the Bay of Aden, Summer beverage.
The Frutish steamet flaitoong reports: Left Tamani the 14th August, Amoy 17th, and Swator 19th; had strong S.W. winds
PHOSPHOZONE-plea- and high sea, with heavy rain between Tamsui and Amor, From Amay bad light
and Bayre ex Steamship Guadalqner, sunt Phosphatic Beverage; cope-aire and log to Swatow. From Swater had
and from Bordeaux ex Stoamelipa Nuutes and Hordes Fred. Morel, in ccnnection with the above Steamer, are hereby informed that their Goode with the excaption of Opium, Treasure and Valuables—are being lauded and stored at their risk at the Company's Godowns, whence delivery may be obtained immediately after landing.
Optional Cargo will be forwarded on, unless intimation is received from the Consigness before 4 p.m. TO-DAY (Tuesday), the 11th Inst., requesting it to be landed here.
Bill of Lading will be countersigned by the Undersigned
Goods remaining unclaimed after Taps DAY, the 20th August, at Nooa, will be subject to rout, and landing chargos at one cont per packet per diem.
All Claims must be sent in to me on or before THURSDAY, the 20th August, or thay will not be recognised. Daranged Pankages SOUTHAMPTON TO LAND PASSENGERS will be examined on TacRSDAY, the 20th
And LuugaGK,
August.
No Fire Insurance has been effected,
G. CHAMPEAUX,
Agent. Hongkong, August 11, 1691.
·N.B.---Cargo can be taken on through Bills of Lading for the principal places in RUSSIA.
tially recommended for children.
22 & 24, QUEEN'S ROAD. 2001
The Overland China Mail,
WERELY JOURNAL FOR THY HONK MAI,
TB PUBLISHED to suit the Departure
of each ENGLISH and FRENCH MALL Steamer for Europe. It contains spacial Commercial intelligence, special tables of Shipping, and other information. The various Reports of Courts and Mestings, and all other news, are given in full as they appear in the Daily issue.
moderate SE. winds and fine clear weather, with light passing showers, to port.
The British steamer Titon reports: Løft Singapore 8.30 a.m., 14th August, bad fine weather throughout. August 19th, spoke Janne Reed of Nuw, York, bound South, latitudo 20" 20′ N,, longitude 114′ E.
POST OFFICE NOTICES. MAILS will close:- For AMOY, HOIHOW & SINGAPORE. Per Siam, at 9:50 am, on Thursday,
the 20th inst. KOBE & YOKOHAMA.-
For
The
LARGE BOMBAY 'SODAS."'"
United States Mail Packet Chia will be despatched on SATURDAY, the
We continue to supply large bottles 22nd Inst., with Maits for Japan, Sunas horetofore, from of Extra Change, to Francisco, the United States, Canada, those of our Customers who prefer to have Honolulu, Peru, &c., which will be them to the ordinary size.
closed as follows:- 0.15 P.M. Registry cases.
►
COAST PORT ORDERS,
Shipping Bill, and the Opium Bill, are still in susponse. Several of the ordinances that have been passed met with strong opposition, bat the Gor ernment permovered with them, and we're
0.30 F.M. Post Office closes, but Corres whenever grauticable, are despatched by egre experience will justify their induct
pondance may be posted on bourd the Packet, with Laic Fee of 10 cents extra) Postage until the time of departure
-
MAILS BY THE FRENOU PAORET.— The French Coutano Packet. Melbourne will be despatched on WEDNESDAY, the 26th Instant, with Maile for the United Kingdom, Europe, and places be yond, rid Marseilles; to Saigon, Straite Settlements, Batavia, Burmanh, Ceylos, the Australasian Colonics, Posdiabéry, Madras, Caloutta, Adeu, Maurities, Egypt, Malta, and Gibraltar. The usual hours will be observed in
closing the Mails, &c.
"MAILS BY THE GERMAN PAUKER
The German Contract Packet Freussen will be despatched SATURDAY, the 29th Lust, with Mails for the United King dom, Europe and countries beyond, rid Brindin; to the Straits Settle- muenta, Batavia, Bunnah, Ceylon,' India, Aden, Egypt, Malta, &c., &c. Registry ceases at 1.00 F.. The Mail closes at 2 r.. Late Jesters 2.30
with 10 cents extra postage. will be no Supplementary Mail,
first steamer leaving after receipt of order,
Counterfail Order Books supplied on "pplication.
Our Registerad Telegraphic Addzema is, DISPENSARY, HONGKONG' And all signed messages addressed thus
will receive prompt attention.
The following is a Lisb of Waters always
kept ready in Stook PURE AERATED WATER
SODA WATER
LEMONADE
FOR COAST PORT Waters are packed The Gambling Ordlounge has already prov. and placed on board ship at Hongkong ed its efficiency. The great evil of gam prices, and the full pusonut. allowed for bling, although it has not been suppressed, Packages aud Empties. when received in good order.
has been effectively checked, the most that any Government can do. The Sunday Car go. Working Ordinance rescu s our colony from the reproach of being more heathen than China. In a short time the ship. ping merchanta, whose apposition has been condemned by the satire press of the Far Fast from India to Japan, will have adjust ed their business to meet the requirements of the law and will be anxious that their mistaken policy should be quickly forget. ton." And last, but not icast, a Bill has been passed to theck the evil of share gam bling a species of gambling which has had even more disastrous consequences раз ordinary gambling. To this Bill we trust the Secretary of State will give as cordişl a reception as he gave to the Banday Or. dinanes, the passing of which, be maya, gaye him satisfaction. The three bila ve haye mentioned redeem the comparative bagen- ness of the long seeston and may in after Tearz make it memorable in the history of the colony-
TOTASH WATER
SELTZER WATER
LITRIA WATER
BARSAPARILLA WATER
TONIO WATER
GINGER ALE
GINGERADE.
No Credit given for bottles that are dirty, or greasy, or that appear to have beep used for any other purpose than that of pon Theretaining karated Waters, as such bottles are
nover used agala by us....
HOURS OF CLOSING THE ENGLISH AND FRENCH MAILS When the Packets lease at No. The following hours will be obscrvod in alosing the Maile for Europe, dr., hy the English and French Packets, when they leave at Noon. The Money Order Office will be closed at 5 the day before.
8.00 ..-Posting of Prices Current und
Circulars cease.
A. 5. WATSON & Co., Læv. 2201 Hongkong, China, and Manila.
MARRIAGE.
At St. John's Cathedral, on the 19th August, by the Rev. Douglas Hamilton, ALFRED J. MAY (Acting Head Master. The designs of France on Slain have been Yioteria Oullege), to MaxT E. WARD (lete the subject of considerable Head Mistress of the Government Centrali
Between School for Giris, Hongkong).
dating the last two months. Siem and Abuain, in the valley of the The publication of this issue commenced Upper Mekong, there exist several semi- (Prices Current and Circulars may
however be posted ap to 10 o'clock at 7.10 p.m. if they are tied in bundles, country by country, with the addresses all
Nowspapers,
one way). 10.00 A.Ragietry censes. 10.30 ..--Posting of
Books, and Patterns ceases. 11.00 AM.-Mail closes
Feo.
The China rail.
HONGKONG, WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 19, 1691
Independent Laos tribes, The district inhabited by these tribes is little known to the outside world. about two years ago, it will be remembered, a French_ed- vonturer named M. Mayronna penetrated into the southern part of this region and
LATE LATTERS may be posted (from Tux session of the Legislative Council just came forth pronisiming to the world that 11.10 4.3.) with 10 cents late fee up to brought to a close has been one of the be bad bean cleated King of a people called 11:30 A.M., after which hour they may longest on record, haring continued from the Bedangs The French Government did be sent on Board with the same Late
the beginning of Dotober to the middle of not reasive the adventurer with open armi, August. Its productiveness has not been and after a checkered career the spt-disant Latters Parcela, &c. for Kowloon proportionate to its tough. The sewing King perished ingloriously on a small, Per Pembrokeshire, at 10.30 a.m., ou Point and steamers in Harbour way be
island close to the may conveniently be divided in two
Malay peninsula. Thursday, the 20th inst.
posted in the General Post Office, up to
sectiune. The frst section extending The doings of M. Meyrenna and his SWATOW, AMOY & FOOCHOW.-11.30a.m. and 3.30 p.ra. Per Hatton, at 10:30 a.m., on Thursday,
Letters from Kowloon Point may be from October 15-the and of the year stories about German and English intrigue pusted in the Letter Box which has boon the 20th inst
**3 held- undor placed in the Police Station Compound Mr Meming and was mainly devoted to
the presidency of seems, however, to have greatly quickepent the interest of the French Gerathe the discussion of the estimates and the meat in
For SWATOW & SHANGHAI-
Per Avdgay, at 2.30 p.m., on Thursday,
the 20th inst.
The Overland China Mail, by the con- For venience of its form and the accuracy and faloess of its roports, has long been popular with residents who wish to send home a weekly budget of the news of Hongkong and the Far East. Circulating, as it does, among nearly all the old China hands at Home and also among résidenta at the Trosty Ports and in the interior, it offers 1570 apecial advantages to advertisers.
For
60URABAYA & SAMARANG. ——— Per Teturtos, $14.30 p.m., on Thursday,
the 20th inst,
For HOIHOW & HAIPHONG.—.
to 12 and 4 o'clock,
Local rates will be obarged,
the
Jon tribes
the
"To avoid rabbery, sonders of letters from Kowloon are requested to cancel their various questions arising therefrom. Due frontier of Anusm. The Indo China stamps by writing the word stamped acrossing the greater part of the mend section Government began to study the means of thom.
Governor. Den-Vœux presided, and while navigating the Upper Mekong, and M. de Covers containing Bank Notes, Jewellery
he was here the time of the Council was Faviu, an energetic explorer, was acat on a There will be no Sunday delivery
consumed in heated wrangling about mission to Luang Prabang, the chief town the military contribution and of in the Upper Mekong valley, where he has PEAK DELIVERs. Letters, &c, will cial salarios. It is much to be re-suse been establislied so French Consul. Par Loc Sok, at 9.30 am., on Friday, be delivered by the 12 and 1.50 o'clock gretted that the outcome of these debates Quite recently another Frenchman, M
Trams only. Correspondence and Parcela
01891, A3 fm, the Company'. To-day's Advertisements posted from the Chiese Zaid Ofice to multe per Fredo 4 B6 ALP, of Thursday, do, should be registered.
NSATURDAY, the 29th day of
PREUSSEN, Captain W.
with MAILS, PASSENGERS, SPECIE,
and UARGO, will leave this port sa shove, INDO-CHINA STEAM NAVIGATION
calling at GOAY:
Shipping Orders will be grated 1
p.m.,
on the 8th, Cargo will be received | on board until 10 am, où the 29th, Specie and Parcéld until 5 pm on the 28th August...” (Panels are not to be sent onl boardy they must be left at the 'AGENUS'S Office). Contents and Value of Packages are required,
The Steamer assplendid Anoramodation Sand osrries a Doctor and Stowanless.
For farther Particulare, apply tu
MELOVERS & Co., Agenit Hongkong, August 4, 1891.
1625
COMPANY, LIMITED.
FOR SINGAPORE, PENANG AND ·
CALOUTTA.
The Co.'s Stenuiship
Chelydret,
Captain C458, will be despatched as above on
TUESDAY, the 25th Instant, at Noon.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
JARDINE, MATHESON & Co.,
General Managers. Hongkong, August 19, 1894,"
The Overland China Mail will be regularly
scribers, on their addresses being forwarded to the Office.
SUASORIFTION:
819.00, postage, $1.00 M Quarter,! 3.00, 12
Single Copy, 0.30, China Mail Offee. Hoogkong.
Per Annum,
Not Responsible for Debts.
the 20th inst., instead of as previous- ly notified.
Fer BANGKOK- · |-
0.25
the 21st ist.
.
either the Captain, the Agense, nor Owners will be Responsible for any Debt contracted by the Officers or Crew of the following Vessels, during their stay in longkong Harbour
M. G. WHITNEY, British barque, Capt. 1610 W. II. Smith.-Jardine, Matheson & Co.
MAILS DY Tun BRITISH PACKET. —
for the Peak may be posted in the General has been practically mil. The unofficial Matey-who passed through Hongkong the Post Office up to 11:30 am or 3 pm, or members, instead of making a bold stand other day on his way home was sent with in the Letter Boxes in the Cars till time of
The British Contract Packet Peninsular Departure With regard to letters from "gainst the principle of helding a Colony samples of French merchandise to aseermin will be despatched on THURSDAY, the Foak additional Lotter Boxes have been responsible for the whole of the money ex- the commercial vales of the Luang Pra.. the 2011 Taas, with Mails for the United alized to Police Boxca at Magazine Gap, pended in its defence thoroughly iniquibang district, à bout the wee time the Kingdom, Europe, and countries be- by Peak Church, and at Mount Kellat, tous principle in the case of Hongkong, Indo-China Government pat on the Mekouz yond, vid Brindisi to the Straits which will be cleared at 13.30 and 4 p.m.
Settlements, Netherlands India, Bur- Local Rates will be charged. No Sunday whom costly defense works ero mafaly the small steamer named the fasine, con- mah, Ceylon, Adan, Egypt, Malta, and delivery. Senders are requested to cancel outcome of the Imperial position in the Far structed so as to pass the mpids and tap Gibraltar
their Stamps by writing the word Stamped past wasted their stergies in complaints the trade of the Upper Mekong. The move
The usual hours will be observed in closing as them. Covera containing Bink
Notes, &, should be registered.
the sila, &c.
about the non-despatch of additional troops!ments of the French seem to have-ralsod