Entertainments.
Under the Dialinguished Patronage of HIS EXCELLEROY SIR WILLIAM ROBIN.
SON, K.,M.G.;
HIS EXCELLENOY THE HON. SI EDMUND TOSHINOY ANTERIOR, C.MG;
and
HIS EXCELLENT MAJOR-GENERAL DIGBY
BARKER, C.B.
GRAND CONCERT
UPILS OF MAESTRO CATTANEO,
DY
PUP Aid of the Furnishing of
THE NETHERSOLE HOSPITAL (SUPPLEMENTARY TO THE ALICE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL),
at present in course of erection,
ST. ANDREW'S HALL.
POSTPONED UNTIL
THURSDAY, the 13th April
PROGRAMME. PART L
1.-Opening Chorue,"
Sing, Proity Maiden, Sing; Romauza and Chorus. It was a -Knight; Romatiza, "Tie the Horp in the Air; Angelus Chorus Maritana, by Wal- 1806
Mrs. McCallan, Mrs Mude "and Ladies & Gen.
tlemen Amateurs
2,--Aria, for Bass, Dia- parsa Fun Yada-Las Huguenots, by Me.Mr Breat
yorbeer
Aria for Contralto,' The fore--Oride and Euridice, by Ginok...) 4-Pinno Selo
Mrs A. G. Gordon
Intimations.
THE MUKE COAL MINING COMPANY."
THE CHINA MAIL.
To-day's Advertisements.
THEATRE ROTA 1,,
VOITY, ĦALL" FRIDAY and SATURDAY Next,
THE MIKE COAL in a bituminens
Coal dark reddish ezkrus
For Steam purposes, it has been pronounced to be THE BEST AND THE MOST 200KOMMAL OFcgaged the Famous ALL THE "JAPANKHE GOALS.
Ite export is thoreasing yearly, and the opinions expressed by esveral of THE LARGEST REGULAT CONSUMERS are in testi- mony of the EXCELLENT QUALITIES OF THIS CoAL.
ATTENTION is called to the following ADVAFFAGES to Shipowners and Captains, who Coal thair Bunkers dirout from the Undervigued
Freshness of the Coal,. Uniformity of quality. Freedom from impurities.
Supply in any quantity on shortest notice. Quick despatch.
·Best of weight, eto, ufc,
BITSUI BUSSAN KAISHIA,
Sole Agents. Hongkong, October 1, 1892.
14th and 15th April, RW FARMER begs to notify the Public of Hongkong that he has
IMPERIAL CHING LING FOO TROUPE
OF WONDER. WORKERS
of Peki, ho will give TWO PERFORMANCES AS A VE Full Particulars and Programme in To Monnow 1890
Prices-$2.00 and $1.00.
Walsh, Lov
Destinatia
Vessels Advertised as Loa ling.
Bremen & Ports of Call Oldenburg (s).
've, L'on, Bhg & Ar Radnorshire (6)... Japan... Vérona (6). Kobo in Tzibot (6)... London, v. Marieilles. Canton (s) London & Ports of Cal! Mulwa (8)!! London, v.Porin.of Unli Oanfa (8).....)....... Loudon, v. Suez Unnai Orestes (4) Manila, via Amoy... Viksang (0).... Manila, via Amoy.............. 3 ingkinng (0),
Manila, vis Amoy...... Temeralda Cin
Agents.
Date of Learin
Now York, Shie Canal Maeda (Deswell, Carill & Co. About April 12
Bex Plan now open ab Messis, KELLY N.BA. Performance never before
&
|
Mazzeilles, 7. Baigon Jalnaio (8).......
it.
Fort Darwin & Taiyuan (2).
694
5. Francisco. v. Japan Geesnis (5).. 8. Pranowo, v Japan City of RiodeJaneireis) San Francisco Caltio Chief
passed by EUROPEANS Hongkong, April 11, 1893.
1714 N
To-day's Advertisements,
DOUGLAS STEAMSHIP COMPANY, LIMITED.
FOR SWATOW, AMOY AND TAMSUI
The Oc.'s Steamship
Fucien, Captain DAVIS; will bo dospatched for the abovo Ports on THURSDAY, the 13th Just., ut
Miss Curoitna de Sorcu Daylight..
5.-Grand Aciu and Ca-
baletta for Soprano Miss E. Caralho -La Traviata, by Tardi
6,--Bomanza for Bari-
tono, Un Ballo in Mr G. H. Grach Maschera, by Verdi
7-Arisand Allegor
Soprano, I Puritani, } Mrs H. S. Cazon
by Bellini
8.-Ave Maria, for Bass Mr C. Holliday, and Chorus, by A. and Ladies & Gen Cattaneo, temen Amateurs
PART II
1.-Aria for Soprano, Mas E. Caratho
For Freight or Passage, apply to
DOUGLAS LAFRAIK & Co, General Managers._ Hongkong, April 11, 1593,
685
AUSTRIAN LLOYD'S STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY, UNDER MAIL CONTRACT WITH THE AUSTRIAN GOVERNMENT,
STEAM TO SHANGHAI & KOBE.
The Co.'s Steamship
Maria Valerie, Captain Mrs, will leava for the above places on
and Bligerern for SeMr C. Lammer, THURSDAY, the 13th Inst., at Daylight,
prano, Tenor, and
Chorus- Trova-
tore, by Verdi
2Aria for Soprano,
and Ladies & Gen- tlemen Amateurs
Roberto il Diavolo, Mra Kjeller
by Merorbaor,.........................
3-Arts for Tenor,
Comp Gentle Sloop, Mr F. J. East
Ivanhoe, by Sullivan)
-Waltz, From the
Pacific to the Athan- My Ruchwaldy
tic, for Violin and Piano, by A. Cat
taneo
6.-Habaneras and Bo."
and
Mr Fallanes
lero, for Soprano, by Mrs. D. Guedes Tradier and Arditi
6.-Aris for Toner, Sal- {
ve o Dimora, Faust, fr C. Lammert by Gonnod
----
7-Grand Aria fur
Bass, Maomette Se- Mr C. Holliday condo, by Rossini...
8.-Duet for Soprano) Afr. G. S. Cozion
april and Contralto, Stabat Mater, by Rossini...) Men 4. G. Gordan
[NO ENCORES.
Tickets, Two Dollars each, may bu hadi
Mears. KELLY & from Mr. Baswan, WALSH, Messrs. LANE, CRAWFORD & Co.. and Mesara. Moсnux, ROBINHON & CO.
Hongkong, April 1, 1693.
018
#SAULT-AT-AR ME
ΑΠ' ΤΗΣ
VICTORIA RECREATION CLUB, On FRIDAY, the 14th April,
Commencing at 6.45 p.m.
FROGRAMME:
Horizontal Bar.
Ladian Club Exorcises.
Parallel Bars.
Vaulting Horas.
Rope Chimbing.
Indian Wrestling.
Blondin Redivivus.
BOXING-LIGHT, MIDDLA, and HEAVY
WEIGHL
CHAMPTON FENCING COMPETI TION (Final Bout) for Silver Cup present ed by the Committee.
LINGUISTIC GYMNASTICS by the
LIUN
AQUE, concluding with
TULWAR TUSSLE by the FANTHAN PALAWANK. Non-Mombers-Admission, $1,00. Tickets may be obtained from the Steward.
Hongkong, April 7, 1893.
Intimations. YUNG CHUNG & Co. ‹
068
from SHANUKAI, are prepared to undertake CONTRACTS and JOBS for PAINTING, POLISHING, DECORATING and all des criptions of ORNAMENTAL WORK in Houses, also for mating CABINETS and FRENCH POLISHING TURNITURE, and solicit the kind patronage of the Publis All Orders will be promptly, faithfully and Batiafuctorily executed." Best Materials and Superior First-class Workmanship in nout and best style guaranteed.
CHARGES MODERATE. No. 16, WELLINGTON STREET, Hongkong, February 1, 1895. 'CHINA REVIEW' ВАСК
For Freight or Passage, apply to
DAVID SASSOON, SONS. & Co.,
Agents.
Hongkong, April 11, 1893.
FOR SINGAPORE, BAVRE AND
HAMBURG.
Oldenburg (1) HUMPHREYS ESTATE & FINANCE Shangaat.
Formosa (8) Shanghai & Kobe... M COMPANY, LIMITED.
[Maria Valerio (8) S'pore, Havre 'borg Kriemhild (1)........... TOTRUE is hereby given that the Ordin-Spore, Fonaag &C Chelydes (6) -.....
dry Geners! MEETING of SHARE. S'pore, Penang & Otta Lightning (0)... HOLDERS of the abors. Company will be Straits and Bombay. Lombardy (4) held at the REGNTERED, OFFICES of the Swator, Amoy & Taci Fokion (6) ... Company, 38 and 40, Queen's Road Central, Vancouver (B.Compresso Chius' (a).. on TUESDAY, the 18th Instant, at Moon, Victoria (BO), &o... (8).... for tas purpose of receiving the Koport of Yhama, Kobs & Naski Nardberg (6).......... the Governfog Directors, together with a Statement of Acounts for the your 1802.
The Transfer: BOOKS of the Company will he CLOSED from the 16th Instant to the 22nd Intaub, both days inclusive.
JOHN A. JUre,
Secretary.
#
681
Hongkong, April 11, 1893.
Not Responsible for Dabts. Jeither the Captain, the Agente, nor Owners will be Responsible for any Debt contracted by the Uffiears or Crow of the following Posesis, during their stay in Longhang Hurbour
BANDANRIRA, British barque, Capt. Jenn.Jardine, Matheson & Co.
CERTIO CRIZE, British ship, Capt. Owen. Jardino, Matheson & Co.
JOSEPEUS, American ship. Opt. T. N. Rogern-Reuter, Bröckelmanu & Cy.
R. R. THOMAS, Amer, abip, Capt. P. B. Nickels.Shewan & Co.
SENATOR, British ship, Captain H. J. Smith.-Melolors & Do,
Chan Long Bin, child and satvan Masзra Scott, Jaeger, H. W. Weston, W. Westab Me and Mr. W. Horne, Mr H Baker and servant, Me and Mrs J. de Souza, 3 children and 3 anhs, Messrs J. P. Denu van, 1. P. Schofield, Buxton and I. F.. Bough; from London, Dr. Priestly, Misa Carmichao!, Mina Roes, Miss Gamble, Miss Berchmidt and Mr J. Syoguist; from Brindisi, Mr Malehoff, and Mr O Cafti; from Bombay, Messrs E. P. Lalcies, and J. M. Shields; from Singapo, Hon. W. fl. Lascellos,
* SHIPPING REPORTS."
The Danish stormor, Activ reporte! Had moderate breeze from ENE., with thick fog in Hain Straits, and hszy out Bide.
Tho British steamer Esmeralda reporta Had molerate N.B. breeze and fiae; near Hongkong light N. W. breeze, with thick
drifting fog, R
The Austrian steamier Maria Valerie ro- purts: Good weathor,
The British
ateamer Thales reports: Taimanfon to Amoy and Swatow, fresh North to E. Broze nud overast, thence
to port, fight variable breeze and cloudy. Steamere in Swaton, Kitigung, Hangchaw,
Diamond,
096 VICTORIA DISPENSARY. Taiwan, Wosang, Hainan, Phra Chom Klac
| (Culling at NAPLES for landing Passenger■ "if sufficient inducement offers) (Taking Cargo at through rates to ANTWERP, AMSTERDAM, ROTTER DAM, LISBON, OPORTO, LONDON, LIVERPOOL AND BREMEN.)
The Steamship.
KriemhEd.
Captain T. FÖRCE, will be despatched for the above Paris on THURSDAY, the 20th Instant, at Nono,
This Steamer hee superior Accommoda- tion for First and Second Claan, Fasnougera and carries a Doctor and a Stewardess, For Freight or Passago, apply to
SIEMSSEN & Co., Agents, Hongkong, April 11, 1803.
I
VICTORIA CHAPTER, No. 525.
682
the
Regular CONVOCATION of above CHAPTER will be hold in the FREEMASONS HALL, Zotland Street, an TUESDAY, the 18th April, at 8.30 for VISITING BRETORSY are 9p.m. precisely. cordially INVIDS.
Hongkong, April 11, 1893.
080
AUSTRIAN LLOYD'S STEAM
NAVIGATION COMPANY.
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.
FROM VENICE, TRIESTE, PORT SAID, SUEZ, JEDDAH, BUAKIN, MASSAWAH, HODEDDA, ADEN, BOMBAY, COLOMBO, PENANG & SINGAPORE
S., Marts Valerie having arrived, Consignees of Cargo are hereby in formed that their (inods, with the exception of Opium, ary being landed at their risk into the Godowns of the Hongkong and Kowloon WHARF AND GODown Cu.. tam, whence relivery may be obtained.
This Vassul brings on Cargo From VENICE, ex a.s. Carlotta, tranship- pad at BOMBAT. From CAGOUTTA, EX 9.8. Niobe, transhipped at COLOMBO, TRIESTE, ex 6.5. Imparatar, transhipped at BOMBAY
From
Optional Cargo will go onto SHANGHAI UN- lers notice to the contrary be given before 1954 p.m. To-DAY.
No Olaiza will be aduitted after the Gooda have left the Gode was, and all Claims must be sent in to the Undersigned BEFORE NUMBER 3 NoON ON THE 17TH INSTANT, OR TAKY "WILL
BOT BE RECOGNIZED.
OF
FOLS. IV. TO XVI. FOR BALE AT HALF-PRICE."
A GURE FOR ASTHMA!!! GRIMAULE'S
Indian Cigarettes.
Asthmatic people who suffer from Oppression in breathing, stifling sen sations, Hoarseness, and Loss of Volce, Nervous Coughs, Laryngitis. Colds, with Wheezing, Bronchitis, Insomnia, Catarrhal Affectious, and Dificulty in Expectoration, aré promptly relieved by these Cigarettes. GRIMAULT & CO., Paris, Sold by all Chemists. GRIMAULT'S
Matico Capsules
AND INJECTION. Renowned Physicians prescrite Grim- ault'e Matico as the most active and at: the same tims the most inoffensive remedy in the treatment of Acate and Chronic Discharges. The Capsules, un- like Copaiba, have not the inconvenience for producing Nauses.
AND
MATICO INJECTION is used in recent MATICO CAPSULES Chronie Cases. GRIMAULT & CO., Paris. Sold by all Chemists.
For Sale by A. WATION & Co., Chemists,
No Fire Insurance has boon effected, and any Goode remaining in the Godowns after the 17th Instant will be subject to rout
Bills of Lading will be countersigued by DAVID SASSOON, SONS &Co.,
Agents Bangkong. April 31, 1893.
TO LET,
Aerated Vaters.
7ÅTER.—The Water used is absolutely WATER
pure. Storm Plant of the latest
and most powerful type, Baper vi sion--The whole-preuss-of-maux- facture is ander the continuona
POST OFFICE NOTICES.
MAILS will close-
For HOIBOW, SINGAPORE & BANG-
KOK.-
Per Mangkut, as 9.30 4. on Wed
day, tho 12th inst, 1947) for SHANGHAI, NAGASAKI, KOBE, YOKCHAMA VICTORIA, B.C., & VANQQU VER. —ĮŠupplementary Mail on board til time of departure. Extra posinge 10 supervision of a qualified English For Engress of Chira, Registration 11.18
cunta)
Chemist.
st
a.m. Letters 1.30 a.m., on Wednes- day the 12th.inst
THE PRODUCT.-—WII bear compari- | For AMOY & MANILA,—
Fan Fang, at 2,50 p..on Wedars so with the Waters made by the
day, the 12th inst noted makers in Kugland.
Dakin, Cruickshank &
Company, Ltd:
VICTORIA DISPENSARY.
SHIPPING
ARRIVAL A April 10:-
673
Acy, Danish steamer, 355, H. Bygom, Pakhoi April 6, and Hoihuw 0, Goneral and Pigs NAM TA
April 11
· Malton, British etanmar, 1,691, O. . 8. Torque, R.N.R. Shanghai April 8, at 6 a.m. Maila and Ganeral-P. O, B. N. Co.
Esmeralda, British str., 966, G. Taylor,
Manila April 8 General-Suewan & Co.
Marin Falerie, Aastrian steämor, 2,611, A. Mitis, Triesto February 21, and Sings porn April 5, General-DAVID SASSOON, Suns & Co.
Thales, British steamer, 820, Hodgins, Taiwaufoo April 0, Auroy 7, and Swat w 10, Queral-DoJULAS STEAMSHr Co.
Haiphong. French str., 874, H. Galletti, Haiphong April 8. General. --MSAGERIES MARITIMES,
DISPARTURER, April 11-
Purmosa, for Swatow, Dresles, for Amoy. Sej, for Shanghai.
Admiral Kozatley, Russian cruiter, for
Nagasaki. 7sincan, for Yokohama.
nee, for Singapore,
CERATED
Metapedin, for Saigon.
Cosmopolit, for Haihow.
633
Huipress of thina, for Shangitai, din
FFICES-1ar and 2ND FrooEs of No
1, Queens Road Central, over the BANK OF CHINA, JAPAN & STRANTS, LTD.
Nos. 11 and 12, Coombe Royal-a Lurga FORNISHED HOUSE at MAGAZINE GAY.
No. 10, On ALLEY.
No. 7, PRAYA CENTRAL, at present oc- cupied by the NEW ORENTAL BANK IN LIQUIDATION
New HOUSES in Ros. TARRACE, Bonham Road, hour Breezy Point
New HOUSES in ELIN STREET, PERL STEET and STAUNTON STEERT.
No. 4, BLUE BUILDINGS. FLOURS in BLOK BUILDINGS GUDOWN, No. Ja, BLUE BOILINGS. SEMI-DETACHED HOUSES, at MAGAZINE GAT. Very cheap rentul.
No. 5. VIUTUKIA VIEW, KOWz008. GROUND FLOORS, No. 5, SHELLEY STREET.
NORMAN COTTAGE in AURANY ROAD. THE WILDERNESS,' CAINE Road. Apply to
Activ, for Builos.
Georgette, for Manturg, Mongkut, for Hoihow.
PASSENGERS. AR111
Por Activ, from Pakkoi, 79 Chinese.
Por Esmeralda, from Manila, Mesurà 6,
MEMUS, FOR TU-MORROW, Shipping. Noon-Empress of Chinelosvar for
Vancouver (B.O.), vin Yokohamas, Sp.m.-Chelydra loaves for Straits and
Calcutia. Sp.m.-Yiksang leaves for Manila, &o.
A MiscellaneoTES. Goods per Techning undelivered after
fina date landed. Transfer Books of The China Sugar Redning..Co., Ltd., closed from this date to 29th April, inciuaiva.
Norddeutscher Lloyd. May 1, at 3 p.m. Dodwell, Carlill & Co. About April 19. P. & 06 N. Co. April Jb, daylight. 0.8. N Co. About April 209. – P. & 0. 8. N. Oo... About April 18. P. & 0.8, NO. April 13, at noon, Arabold,Karberg&Co About April 24. Butterfeld & Swire. April 28. Jardine, Mathanon&Co April 12, at 3 p.m. Butterfield Bwira April 13, at à po Showan & Co. April 13, at 5 p.m. Mossogerina Maritimes April 18, at noo
General Memoranda. Butterfeld & Swire. April 21 TURDAY, April 19- 0 & 0.8. 8. Or April 187 at 1
1p.m Pacific Mait S. 8. Co. April 27, at 1 p.m. Shawan & Co. Quick despatch. Norddeutscher Lloyd, nick despatch. P&O, S. N. GAbout April 18, D. Bazacon, Sonia & Cu, April 19, daylight..
&Co. (April 20, at noon Siemen Jardine, Matheson&Co April 12, at Sp.m D. Sassoon, Sons & Co. April 15, at p P. & OB. N. Co. About April 2014, April 16 r Douglas Listrik & Co April 13, daylight, Danadian Pie R do: April 12, at noon. Nor. P'fic S. & R. Os. May 2, at noon, Norddeutsobet Eloyd About April 19.
POST OFFICE NOTICES. MAILS will close→→→
mp.m.-Unzert at St. Andrew's Hall.
FRIDAY, April 14-
For SWATOW & BANGKOK-
Per Devonges, at 9.30a.m., on Friday, For NAGASAKI, KOBE & YOKOHAMA
Fer Ferone, at 5 p.m., o
on Friday, the 14th inet, ... For STRAITS & CALOUTTA
Per Lightning, at 2.30 p.m., on Saturday,
the 15th inst
For SINGAPORE
Per Kriemhild, at 11:30 am, on Thurs.
day, the 20th icet.
Goode per Niobe undelivered after this
date subject to rent Op.m. Imperial Ching Lang Foo Troupe of Wonder Workers of Pokin at City
Transfer Books of the Humphreys Estato & Finance Co., Ltd., closed from this date to 22nd Instant, inclusive, Monday, April 17 -
Goods per Maria Falerie undelivered
afkar Thin Hate subject to rent. 9 pm-Mouting of Perseverance Lodge. TUESDAY, April 18
[No. 9415-APRIL 11, 1899..
BIRTHS
At Hofkow, on the 26th March, the Wife of G. D. SANOKAT (Imperial Murtime Customs) of a Bon.
At No. 29, Quinant Road, Shanghai, on the fith April, 1893, the Wife of HANET OLIERDESSES, of a Daughter.
DEATHS...
“At. Mucas, on the Stat Marok, 1893, BARBARA ÜGSKA DOS SANTOS SEVRBUM, ngod 60 years.
At Shanghai, on the 5th April, 1993,› | JOHAN ALBERT: Hören (Lower Yangless
Pot), aged 10 years.
rpart'ha publications of this iustie comimênced
at·0.00 p.m.
The China Mail.
HONGEDS4, ZUESDAY, AFKIL 11, 1893-
It is satisfactory to find that the Pro- test of the Unofficial: Members ngajust the passing of the Appropriation On dinance for 1893 Las not been allowed to pass yabeered at Home. We never supposed for a moment that the oston- sible object of the Protest would be obtained, and we pointed out that in de manding a sweeping and indiscritnipate reduction of official salaries the Unoff cial Mombora bad made a blunder in Noun,Mosting of Shareholders of tactics, inasmuch as the demand was not Humphreys Eotato & Finance Co., justified by the circumstances of the Co- Ltd, at Company's Offes.
lony. It is now pretty generally un- 9pm. Convocation of Victoria Chapter, derstood, however, that the Protest was MONDAY, May 1
regarded, oven by the Unoficial Mem- 3pm. Extraordinary Meeting of Sharebers themselves, asa desperate effortiost- holders of The Chies Firo Insuranos tract attention to the Governmental affairs Up., Ltd., at Company's Offices of the Colony, rather than as & solend
་
Exchange. HONGKONG, April 11.
Imtters. Parcela; & for Kowloon | On London— Point and steamers in Harbour may bo posted in the General Post Office up to 11.30a.m. and 3.20 p.m.
Letters from Kowloon Point may be posted in the Lotter Box which has been placed in the Police Station Compound up
to 1 and 4 o'clock
Lodal rates will be charged.
To avoid robbery, sonders of letters from Kowloon are requested to cancel their stamps by writing the word started across stem-centes Pallery
Uavers containing Bank Noten; &c, should be registered.
There will be no Sunday delivery, C
VISITORS AT HOTELS.
...HONGKONG HOTEL
Mre H. Baldwin' Miss Baldwin Mias R. Baldwin Miss M. Bildwin Miss Barba
W. K. Barnos Maj. Badglay Mra and Miss Bates
Dr. E. Besloo Mina Blair
Mr & Mrs JW. Boyd Me and Mrs T,
| Mr. Boddeń
Brown
Mr Cecil Burt
Mr D. Buxton
Miss Dodgkins Mr G. 1. Jaizəsən Mr Abusammid Khan Mr Abdul Majid
- Risi
Mr G. W. King Mr A. L. Lilly
Mr A. Lind
Mis Ling
MF W. M. Low and
valet,
S.Liest. P. O'Malley,
· A.8.0.
Mr H. V. Masefield Mrs Miner and maid Capt. G. Moore Miss Caird and maid Capt. Moore, R. N. General and Mm Cal-Mr G. Nagasaki
thorpo
Mr J. H. Naison
For SINGAPORE, PENANG & CAL-The Misses Calthorpe. B, the Nawab of
OUTIA
Por Chelydrz, at 2.80 p.m., on Wednes- Mrand Mrs O. Uation Rampur
day, the 12th inst, instead of as pre-Miss Comiy
Captain Colvin viously nati@od.
For AVOY & MANILA. —
Capt. Compton
Capt. Cunninghatü
Mr W. Dickinson. Miss Dickinson
Per Don Juan, at 2.30 p.m., on Wednes- Mr S. Dickinson -
day, the 12th inst.
Fen SAIGON.—
Par Deuteros, at 3.50 p.m., on Wednes. Miss L. Dickinson.
day, the 12th inst.
For SWATOW & SHANGHAI. —-
Per Canton, at 3.30 pm, on Thursday,
the 13th Dis
For AMOY & MANILA.--
Per Esmeralda at 4.30p.m., on Thurs
day, the 13th inst
For Sungling, at 4.30 p.m., on Thurs.
day, the 13th inst.
MAILS BY THE HOTTISH PACKET.-
Mr Douglas-Disk
Mr and Mrs Tuna Mi F. Danu
Mr L. A. Evans Miss Fanot Mr W. Fane Moulvie Freaki Sirdar Fatoyab. Ospt, Mira Fawkes
and maid
Mr W. Gollibrand
Mian Gallibrand
Gal, Parsons Mr and Mrs Panl
Mr J. B. Pollard
Mr A. Pond
Miss Pond
Mes C. Popoff
Mr W. E. Forell.
Mr. F. J. Pronton
Dr J. Priestley
Lt. Col. Ramanden Miss Crompton. Rø-
karte
Mr F. Robinson Mr H. Borka
Ror., 31.0. Sanders Mr Fred. E. Shean Mr. M. Shields, Mr M. Sophir Mr. H. Spauca Mr J. Staines
Bank, Wice,
20
On damand,
·
30 days sight,
4 months sight,
Credita, 4
Documentary, 4monila'
Da Pacin-
On demand, Credits, 4 months' night. On Berlin-Demand...
On New York-
On demand, Credits, 60
On Homing
Wire
60 days sight.
On demand,... Ou Calcutta— M: Wire,
On demand,
On Shanghai-
On demand,...
30 days' sight, private paper,
Goki Leaf, 100 fine (per tel) Soruceiras (Bayle's buying rate)
declaration that the Colony was in such financial straits as made a general and immediatà reduction of Officia, salaries absolutely accessary. The position of the Ugotiolate is weakened somewhat by the fact that their protest, has failed to accomplish what appeared to be its tain object. They may be accused of 9% a tendency to exaggerate the grievances of the Colony, a fault of which they have hitherto been entirely incorpo 3.38 perhaps too innocent. But they have 3,46
succeeded in impressing upon the Sec- 2.73
retary of State for the Colonies the Fact that the price which the Colony paya for being governed is too high and ought to be reduced The Colony has therefore some reason to be thankful for the result of their ecljan.
5
$201
021
2201
714
€38.26
A far more important document than the Protest itself, and one which, ws bope will receive more consideration, is the memorial by which it is accompa- nied. It would be,' as the Editor of Truth observes, an abominable in justice that no oficial ring should” be able to enrich themselves at the ex- pensa cfa Colony, the welfare of which
A. S. WATSON & Co they have prastimably under their outre,
LIMITED.
-CHEMISTS BY APPOLITMENT
ESTABLISHED A.D. 1841.
MANUFACTURERS regard to their capabilities, are much
OP
Aerated Waters.
Maker
Hon. and Mrs Good-Mr and Mrs Stogdan the most care and cleanliness are exr
The purest ingredients only are used; and
Capt. de Mrs Tallman, oised in the manufacture throughout.
S.N
man
The British Contract Packet Mala will Mr W. Graha
bo despatched en TAURSDAY, the 13th Intaut, with Mails for the United Miss K. Geant Col. Gullilang Kingdom, Europe, and countries bears Guthrie
via Brindisi to the Straits Me J. A. Haines
Netherlands India, Barat)
müb, Ceylan, Aden, Egypt, Malta, Missos and Gitoraltar.
MFO. A. Hays The usual hours will be observed in closing Mr W. Heap
the Mulla, &o
Mr K.. Hodge Mr J. O. Hil Me Kowas
Mr & Mr J. Syme
Mr V. To
and Miss Totton. kama
Mr Tottenhara
Mrs
Mr Volcker
Mi Li, A. Waddəli
Mr J. Wark Mr and Mrs Warren Mr Williamson
VICTORIA HOTEL
Mr and Mrs Machiner Mr McLellan Mr Morris Me Nichele
MAILS BY THE UNITED STATES PACKET. The United States Mall Packet Oceanic will
be despatched on TUESDAY, the Mr Bd. Auguris 18th Inatant with Mails for Japan, Me W. Harraclough San Francisco, the United States, M.B. Blanc, Canada, Bepolula, Peru, &, which Mr..Brown. will be closed as follows:
Capt, van Carbaer 12.15 F.. egistry ceases.
Mr Canning 18.30 F. Post Office closes, but Corros-Mrs Farmor
pondenes may be posted on board the Mr Flayortero Packet, with Larte Hen of 10 cents extra Mr and Mrs C. Poskve until the time of départure,
HOURS OF CLOSING THE
Foskeu Mr Gardirno Mr A. fanns
Mr Hermet Mr.Kabuo Capt Kofod Mr J. II. Kothari Rev. Lamart
ENGLISH AND FRENCH MAILS. When the Packets leave at Noon. The following hours will he observed in clcsing the Mails for Europe, &., by the English and French Packets, when they leave at Noon. The Money Order Difce | Mr D. Bander will be closed at ô the day before.
Mrs Blanchard
Mr Robt. Ramsay & Mr W. Sohwaler
Boil
Mr & Mrs J. Šeiaror F. Mr Arathoon Stih
Me van Slaars Mr J, Smith Mr.D. C. Smith
Mr John Stewart Jr. George Stewart Mr Alfred SwAU Mr Vivier
WINDSOR
ROTI
9.00 4.-festing of Pricts Current and Mr J. F. Dualton
Circulars ceases
(Piece Curront and Cirjalara may however to posted up to 10 o'clock
if they are tied in bundles, country
Mr P, Oustin Mr F. J. Richardson. Mr Rudwell and
by country, with the address all Vico-Consul.P.Gayan-Mr E. Smedley ano way?
10.00 ..-Registry 'ceazas.
10.30 ..--Prsling of
Mr G. Ergel
Maj. & Mrs Chapman children Me K. Dorcick Mr E. Shelton Mrs Baton
Mr A. F. Sigmund MrJ. Smith
milles
Newspapers,
Mr Robt. H. H Mr J. R. Joyce Mr W. G. Lewis Mr A, Maurit
Books, and Paltors cousos. 11.00A.M.Mail oiosas.
A. Phfuetzoor, W. Van Slars, and 18 Chi-use Leens may be posted (from
nese.
Per Mario Valoric, from Trieste, Messrs Spenca, Nagel, Mulier, Finsisen, and 315 Chiuose.
Mr John Smedley MEL, Talbat
Mr A. M. Thomas Capt. A. Thelt Mr A. Trant Hon. N. G. Mitchell Lieut. Commander1,
lones
11.10 A. M.) with 30 cents late fee up to
G. Tufnell, R.N. 11.00, after which hour they may Mrs Mitchell-Innes Mica Tufne!!
Foe
be sent on Board with the same Late | Capt, and Mrs MorciaMe and Mrs Vothing
Mr J. D, Monro Mr O, J. Wilson
MOUNT AUSTIN HOTEL.
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Per Malera, from Shanghai for Hong- kong, Mias Ollendorf, Më E Bjousberg, Captain Choringħata, MesaraD, S. Gabbay, M. A. Sopher and N C. Brown, and Chinese: for Singapore, Chinese lady and Babiva servant for Brindisi, Messrs Y. and for the Peak may be posted in the Geroral bir Beatio
Baker
B. Yoshikawa; for London, Me and Mrs Post Ofice up to 11.30 a.m. or 3 p.m., or Mr S. L. Benjamin J. E. Harris and 2 children, Messrs A, in the Letter Boxes in the Cars till time of Mr H. E. Borshall Donald and A. Sinelle.
With regard to lotters from Mr Harc Buck
For Thales, from Coast Ports, 221 Chinese, Po: Haiphong, from Haiphong, 8 Chinese.
DEPARTSD.
ger Peak DELIVERY. --Letters, &c, will
delivered by the 12 and 3.80 o'clock Lieut. Col. and MraMr and Mrs. Harding
and child Teams saly. Currespondence and Parcels
Mr and Mrs C. Hol loway, nutes and 2 children Mrs Van Nicrop Departure the Peak additional Letter Boxes have been Rer. R. F. Cobbold Mr A. Ross
Mr F. Saunders afzed to Police Boxes at Magazine Gap, Med 0. 0. Me nad Bhes W. J. by Peak Church, and at Mount Kellot, which will be cleared at 13.30 and 4 p.m. Cohen
Mr J. B. Coughirie Mr C. S. Sharp
| Bir Cochrane
Sounders
Tooker
bat this is not exactly the injuction of which the Colony has to complain. In fairness to our Omuisla we will say that they bare not, so far as we are aware, formed themselves inlu, a ring for the purpose of squeezing the Colony We will even go so far as torbaya that we doubt vory mech whether they snöð capable of doing such a thing or do we think that they ans body are "en- riching" themselves at the expense of the Colony Some of them having
too highly paid others are not. Some of them we could very easily dispence with, and one way or another the ex- pense of the public service of the Colony could be very considerably diminished. and its efficiency increased. But so long DUR NEW FACTORY has been recorily as the Unoticial Members of Council refitted with automatic Steam Machinery are powerless to check official extra- of the latest and most approved kind, vagance, so long as they are reduced to and we are well able to compete in the necessity of appealing to the Secre quality with the best Englishary of Stato in avery case of nawise or unnecessary expenditure, the colony will continue to pay too dearly and to be very poorly served. If the Secretary of
Hongkong should result in such a re State's cogitations on the question of the rory beary cost of administration in
formation" the representations. of the Unuficial Members will liave borne good fruit indead: Reforming to this possiblo
and we hope not improbable- 00s of the action of Unofficials, the Zouden und Ching, Express says t
we would, therefore, hope that this question of Crown Colony government will receive the early and carnen." "85# tention of Lord Ripon, and would again ask why, when Home Hule is so much is evidence in the mother country, that the same precept should not be extend" The unofficial elements of the Legisla ed to certain of the Crown Colonies? and placed on board ship at Hongkong tive Councils certainly require strength. prices, and the full amount allowed for eaing, so that the Legislatures would Packages and Empties when received in constitute rsally miniature Parliaments, good condition,
having effective control over, not only Counterfeit Order Books supplied free the anances, but also certain other watters which are of parely, local im- on application.
poctance and intercat, but which on Occasions affect the welfare of particu-
j.Of course, it is not really a question of Homs, Rule with us, bat simply, one of Government on a fair and reasonable basis. Our Ingislative body, es at pre- seat constituted, is a sham and a bi- bug. The Unofficial Members are there The following is a List of Waters always been content to shut their eyes to the ciphers. Heretofore they may have
BOMBAY SODAS'
We continue to supply large bottles as heretofore, free of Extra Charge, to those of our Castomers who prefer to have them to the ordinary site
COAST FORT ORDERS,
whenever practicable, are despatched try First Steamer leaving ulter
receipt of order.....
For COLST PORTS.-Waters are packed
A
DISPENSARY, HONGKONG.'- And all signed messages addressed this will receive prompt atication.
kept ready in Stock:- TURE AERATED Wazen
SODA WATER
LEMONADE
POTASH WAYNE
SELTZER WAYED
LATHIA Water
-SANNAPARILLA WATEE;- TOMI WATER
GINORE ALR
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humiliating fact, but recent events love forced it upon their attention, "and wa hope they will not let it be forgotten until it has cossed to be a facta
AMONG the notices of motion &oin the Hours of Commons, on March 10% was: : the following-Str. Mark Stewart-on going in to Cummittee of Supply;do... call attention to the system of Government licenses for farming out thà, retail male of opium in British India, Onylon, the Elraits Settlements, Hongkong, British Borneo, and Shanghai and to move, That, is the opinion of this Flouse, the systand at present inforos ja Britleb India, Ceylon, the Straits Sostle- No Credit given for Buttles that look menta, and Hongkong, whereby the rateil sols of opium 28 farmed out to licensees, who diety or greasy, or that appear to have hare pecuniary interest in their foorcased
GINGEKADE.
LEMON SQUASH -
KASPERVADE
been used for any other purpose than that of containing Acrated Waters, as such Bottles are never used again by us.
sale, neqssarily tends to spread the vicious habit of indulgenes in this drug that the pale of opium in India and the Crown colonies ought to be restricted in accordanes with the principles recognised in the legislation of powere far uchwale should be intrusted the United Kingdom; and that discretionary
anly to desponsible and carettily salested
505 aulo may be used,"
Per Sutlej, for Shanghai: from Hong-Local Rates will be charged. No Sunday Mr and Mrs Cordell Me and Mrs H. P.A. S. WATSON & Co., LED Chan Ming Chun and servant, Me S. Smith their Stamps by writing the word Stampe Me Alfred J. Easton Mir Taylor kong, Mr Li Buing Tee and servant, Mr delivery. Sanders are requested to cancel and child and Company (10). Mr Hupg Kam Sing sorosa them. Ogvers containing Bank
Mr Ge French 449 and corrmot, Mir Ho Fook and servant, Mral Noten, So, should be regialered.
THE HONGKONG LAND INVEST.
MENT & AGENCY Co., LTD. Hongkong, April 11, 1899.
THE HONGKONG DEFENSA, HONGKONG. persons pou loss discretion relisupe na to