Mails,
STEAM FOR
STRAITS, CEYLON, AUSTRÁLIA, INDIA, ADEN, EGYPT.
MEDITERRANEAN PORTS, PLYMOUTH AND LONDON,
Through Bills of Lading issued for BATA. ** VŢA, PERSIAN GULF, CONTIN- ENTAL AND AMERICAN PORTS.
THE
mue Steamship ROSETTA, Captain AO. (ADD, carrying Her Majesty's Mails, will be despatched from this for BOMBAY, (connecting at Bombay with 8.9. PENINSULAR, which Veszel takes on her Cargo for, LONDON, SUEZ CANAL, leaving that port on the 21st OCTOBER, 1593), TO-MURROW, the 23th September, at Noon, taking Psi- sagora and Carga for the abəye.Porto,
Skand Valuables, all Cargo for Franda, and Tos for Loudon (nader arrangement) will be transhipped at Colombo into a athanse proceeding direct to Marseilles and London; other Cargo for London, &c., will be conveyed vid Bombay.
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Intimations.
WINDSOR HOTEL, (in Comaright Buildings), QUEEN'S ROAD, HONGKONG.
THE Private Hotel heretofore carried on in WINDSOR HOUSE has now been Removed to CONNAUGHT HOUSE,
Cuisine ander European management, Ench Bod-room has its own Bathroom. Hot and Cold water, Pasongor Elevator
to all Floors.
Charges from 32 pur day upwards. Special Rates for Families or Permanent Boardera Offee and hooms to lat Un.
Fuished, and Bovans with or without Board, by day or month. Apply at the Office, No. 37, Sed Floor,
Hongkong, August 23, 1892.
1534
HONGKONG HOTEL COMPANY, LIMITED.
NOTIOR.
FTER thin dato NO FULLY PAID-UP TRANSFERRED on which the Calls on the A SHARES of this Company will be NEW SHARES standing in the same Name, romain Unpaid.
By Order.
D. LYALL,
Hongkong, April 10, 1893.
To Let.
TO LET.
Secretary.
671
Farvels will be resolved at this Odios NaIRD FLOOR is N. 6, QREN'S
until 4 p.m..on the day before sailing. The contents and value of all packages are required.
Shippers are particularly requested to note the terms and conditions of the Com- pany's Bills of Lading.
For further Particulara, apply to
B. E. JOSEPH,
Superintendent.
PO. S, N, Co.'s Office,
Boagkong, September 27, 1893.
NTOS. 2, 7. Il and 12, SeraOOK TERRACE.
ROAD.
ROOMS in COLLENE OBAMBERS. OFFICES in VicroTa BUILDINGS Apply to
DAVID SASSOON, SUNS & C Hongkong. Soptember 19, 1895.
TO LET.
DBANGOUR
BURNBRAE, GLENBALY,
WELLING HOUSES-
THE PEAK-FR-
NI HED
1005
CAINE
NORTHERN PACIFIC STEAMSHIP AND RAILROAD COMPANTES.
PROPOSED SAILINGS FROM HONGKOK, 1893.
(SUBJECT TO ALTERATION). Tacoma............................... | Thursday | Sept. 28. Mogul | Thursday | Oct. 19. Victoria........................... | Thursday | Nov. 9. | Tuesday |Dec, 12.
Tucon a........... Mega. Tossday | Jan. 2,94.
HE Steamship TACOMA, Captain J.
Ha, R.N., iling at Noon, TO- MORROW, the 28th September, will pro- Beed to. VIÚTORIA, B.Ò., and TACOMA SHANGHAI, KOBE and TOKO- HAMA.
Through Bill of Lading issued to Japan, Pacific Coast Pointe, and to Canadian and United States Points.
Consular Invoices of Goode for United States Points should to in quadruplicate; and one copy must be goot forward by the sesuar to the care of The Freight Agent Northorn Pacific Railroad, Tacoma, Waah. Parcels must be sent to our Office with address marked in full by 5 p.m., on the day previous to mailing.
For further information as to Pasango ar Freight, apply to
DODWELL, CARLILL & ON,
Agents.
Hongkong, September 27, 1893,
1614 Occidental & Oriental Steam- Ship Company.
TAKING VARGO AND PASSENGERS
TO JAPAN, THE UNITED STATES, MEXICO, CENTRAL AND SOUTH AMERICA, AND EUROPE,
FIA
THE OVERLAND RAILWAYS,
AND
ATLANTIO & OTHER CONNECTING
STEAMERS.
VIA INLAND SEA OF JAPAN AND HONOLULU,
PROPOSED SALLINGS PROM HONGEVING. Gaelic (via Anoy,
nt 1 p.m.
Nagasaki, Kobo (THURADAY, Sept. 28, Land Son aud Yokohama).....
Belgie (via Nagasaki, Kobe, Inland Sea, and Yokohama)...}
Oceanic (via Naga-"
THURSDAY, Oct. 26,
at 1 p.m.
at 1 p..
saki, Kobo, Inland (Tuesday, Nov. 14,
Sea, Yokohama
and Honolulu)...J
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THE WILDERNESS,"
ROAD.
NORMAN COTTAGE, BONNON
ROAD
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Na RIPON Thrace, Bonham
Road. Nos. 2, 8, and 9. Chancery Lane, FLOORS BLUS ECILDINGS FLOORS EOTE STREET, PERE.
Seer and BTAUNTON STREET. FLOORS No
iti
#SHELLY
STREET
No. 14, Krasoud TERRACE, KOR-
inon.
Na, 4, VICTORIA View, Kowlodu. Nos. 1 sust 13, COOMBE ROTAL,
Magazins Gar--FURNISHED.
OFFICES--
FIRST and SHIOND FLOORS No.
THE CHINA MAIL
To-day's Advertisements.
THE CHINA MUTUAL STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY,
LIMITED.
HAR HOLDERS are bereby informed that a GENERAL MEETING held in LONDON, Interim DIVIDEND of 3% as declared on the Company's Preferenc Shares for to 6 months suding 3th Juus, this being at the Hata & per annum.
The Dividend WARRANTS will be RHADY on the 2ND Voronen.
The Transfer BUDES, of the Company are CLOSED ll the 2ND OCTOBER, nein sivo.
ARNHOLD, KARBERQ & Co.,
Ayears. Hongking, September 27, 1803. 1672
PUBLIC AUCTION.
THE Undersigned
or
tions to Sali by Public Auction, on
TUESDAY,
the 3rd dapf Octubor, 1893, at 2.30 pm., at his Sales Roons, Queen's Road,~-~
SUNDRY
HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE,
comprising:-
VELVET COVERED DRAWING ROOM SUITE. MARCH FOR CENTRE and S10 TABLES. BEVELLED GLASS ÖVERMNT. 18 PIOT. RES And ORVAMENTS.
ARPETS and HEARTU RUGS. EXTENSION DINING TABLE, SIDEBOARD with BAVELLED GLASS BACH, DINNER WAG.
GONE.
Destination
Vessels Advertised us Loa ling.
Fesacis.
Bremen & Portal Preuson (1),. Hamborg and London: Winx (8)...... Japa. A500UR (3). Lendon& Porto Ou: (Losalta (8). London. Stinghai (8): Lindoor(s)............ Marsa ih v. Nat! Muibound (0)... New York, 7.SuezCona Pathan (3)....... New York.....
New York... Joho R Kelly Fort Darwin, &... Taiwan (s)...
S.
Frand 86, v. Japa Gaelic (are S. Fra v. Jity of Puking Bandakan and Kudat.. Memnon (6).
Java (5) ... Shangha........... Shurgau Clyde (a) S'hat, Coo & Neh'ng Nanyang (s). S'pore Havre & Hbe Kriemhud (8).. S'pore. P aun, & Ott Wingsang (4).
Sur taw, Amoy Parker (3)
Agents.
Date o Lear
Norddeutscher Lloyd Out, 10, 9pm, Showan & Co..bou Getober L P&A). 53. C. Supt 29, at noon. P. & O. S. N. C... Sept. 28. at noon, POS X. Co... About Out be 10. P. & O. 3. N. Co..... About October 24. Massageries Maritimus Ous. 4, at 1000. Dodwell, Burkill & Co. Suptember 28, Shovan
Quick despatch. Shawan & Co..
Quick despatch, Buttariald & Swire... Uctober 3. J. & C. S. J. CSept. 28, I p (a)...... Pacific MS. S. d. Des. 5, at 1 p.m.
Butterfold & Swice... Sept. 28. 3 p.m.
P. & 0. 5. N. Co... About Ostater 4. P. & O, S, N. Co......About October 7. Siemsson & Co..Sept. 29 a 4 p.m. Siumesen & Co... Sept. 29, at 4.p.mi: Fardine,Matheson&Sept. 30. at noon. Dougins Lapraik & Co Sept. 20, at xoga
Vau (BU & Empras Japan (8. Canadina Pie R. Ou j0at, 4, paqa, Victoria (..), &c. Tacoma (s)...
Baarn, Haiphong September 24, Gangral,
A. E. MaaTY.
Kiemki German eleanor, 1,709, Th.
Nor. ?'6.S. & R. Coa opt 28, at noon,
POST OFFICE NOTICES. MAILS will close:-
Fuck, Exo Sprember 21, Gotoral For SWATOW & BANGKOK- SIEMEN & Co
Tellus, Nerogian stri, 1 630, J. Amund- Kotein September 21, Cerul MITACI BUSSAN KAISA
Fukien, British steamer, 503, F. Dasia, Tami Ay and Sentos Sprember 26, General --DOGOLAS STEASTSHIP CO.
Alwine. German str., 40, 0, Peterna. Pakhno September 24, and Hoihow 26, G.-
Women & Co.
CROCKERY, GLASS and PLATED WARS DOUBLE and SINGLE ON Beireangecal, BHASS INTER. BLS and SINGLE WARDROBES PH vecino Glam Doon, Mans - Benkar vir Bhaxs, Manute- TOP FOILSE TA WASUSTANU.
CRE COOKING STOVK
¿o., dec. TERUS OF SALE. —As customary.
J. M. ARMSTRONG,
Auctioneer. Hongkong. September 27. 183 NOW READY.
YoL, XXI.-No. 1.
1674
Holstein, Geront str., 1,08, J. Bruhn Salam sep. 23, Rice, Paddy & Him B
WIELER & Co.
Kian Lee, Chinese steamer, 1,504, R. L. Linecia, Shanghai September 24, General.
.C. M. S. N. Un.
Nggo, German atramer, 732. Tb. Leh-
STEMSNEN & Co.
:
[No. 8.un 07, 1858,
MEMIOS. FÜR TO-MORRAFAS Shipping, Noon-English Mail leares for Ports of
Call and neopó. Noon-Tacoma leaves for Victoria (B.O.)
via Japán, 50.
Hit ought at least to be conceded, and it will be by all reasonable persons, that those who have resided in China and are well acquainted with the habits of the Chinese people and the thods of dealing with them are 1 p.m.-Occidental & Oriental 8.8. Co.'s best" able to pronounce an opinion" Stoomer leaves for Japan and San Low those alien criminals should Francisco,
be treated in a prison in a British 3pm-Memnon leaves for Saussian, Colony No suggestion is tande "that" Pathan leaves for New York
they should be treated with undua Amusements.
Performerity. The humanity which is the outcome of modern Western civilization would be a sufficient safeguard against unduly harsh treatment. But a Chinese terminal, imbued with Oriental notions
Ro-appearing of Wild Animals
ance at West Point.
Miscellaneous. Goods par B Bona sedelivered after the
date subject to rent, Goods por Denbighshire undelivered after
date subject to rent. Transfer Books of The Union Insurance Society of Canton, Ltd., closed from this dato to 7th October, inclusive,
"this
right and wrong, mere especially in relation to the property and persons of
use be is pleased to call "foreign lovils, roured under a system of Government so totally different from chat in Weatorn nations, accustomed to lower style of living than the peoples sime plans even with the Ishmaels of ut the West,
A. S. WATSON & Co. of the West, cannot be placed on the
LIMITED.
These considerations probably weigh- ed but very little in the outburst of popular Indignation which mit e original proposal of a new Qkol."
Pur Ehrg, at 9.30 ... on Friday, Vegetable & Flower the Uses on which it was proposed
the 29th inst
For NAGASAKI, KOBE & YOKOHAMA. Por Ancona, al 11.30 a.m., on Friday,
the 29th icat.
For SWATOW. AMOY & TAJISUT.
For Fukins, at 11.30 a.m., on Friday,
the 20. inat.
Fur HAIPHONG.-
Per Ighong, at 1.30 p.m., on Friday,
the 29 h that.
For SINGAPORE.--
Per Krimhild, a 5.30 p.m., on Friday,
the 29. just,
For SHANGHAI, CHEFOO AND NEW
CHWANG.-
For Ng at 9.30 pt, on Friday,
the 29. ing.
Seeds
SEASON 1893-94.
he proceed financially did not recom- mend themselves either to the majority of the Uauficial Members of Council or to the general public, and the opposition tha was so strong that the watter was helved. But it was not finally dispos
THE FIRST SHIPMENTS OF OUR SUPPLIES ored of, From time to time, it has been
GARDEN SEEDS
withdrawn from its pigeon-bola at the lonial Office, and pressure has been rought to bear upon succesive Gor- attempt to saddle the Colony with the rnors to have it carried through. Every
expenditure has met with consistent op- sition, and it was only on the arrival Sir William ftobinson that a deter-
sibly with the difficulty. It must be and Ukinese, and when ordering it is quited to his credit that he recognised the suficicut to only state the numbers of the kinds required.
for this season have arrived, and we are fnow prepared to book orders for prompt or forward execution. Complete Cuialogues with concise directions for using can be obtained on application or will be parte any address. In thean Catalogasa the
man, Shanghai Soptember 24, Getteral.—For S NGAPORE, PENANG & CAL. 49eds are marginally numbered in English wined effort was made to grapple sen-
DEPA TURRS.
September $7:- Nürnberg, for Yakobama. Prena, for Shanghai. Paklung for Shanzhui.
'CHINA REVIEW Deningsure, four Angaaaki.
CONTAINS
The History of Hongkong.
Chin-es Relationships.
A Skotch Burmes History. Notes and Queries; —.
Giles Dentury. Notices of New Books,
Miscelleus Notes.
Tectes Bibliographica. Broka Wanted. Excharges, &c.
To Contribuabers.
Quvon's Ruud Central, over the VICTORIA DISPENSARY. BANK OF CHINA, JAPAN & STRAITE,
LTU
FRAYA CENTRAL,
over
Maasra
DocOLAN LAFRAIN de Ou."
GODOWNS-
BLUE BUILDINGS
Apply to
Aerated Waters.
THE HONGKONG LAND INVEST. WATER
MENT & AUENCY Co., LTD. Hongkong, September 13, 1897. 1338
TO LET,
THE HOUSE No. 30, ELGIN STREET,
at tooderate. For Terms, apply at
THE MEDICAL HALL. Hongkong, September 5, 1893.
TO LET.
1551
[0. 2, PEDDER'S STREET, next to the Post Unlice suitable for OFFICES or ORAMBERS.
apply to
G. C. ANDERSON,
13, Prays Central, Hongkong, March 1, 1803.
TO LET.
150
ODOWN WASUBI, No. 4. Praya T East, next to the ALS DE LA STR. ENFANCE
Apply to
ARN HOLD, KARBERG & Co. Hongkong, August 11, 1993.
O
TO LET
With Immediate Possession.
at Bowrington,
1409
TUATER. The Water used is absolutely
Steato Piept of the latest and most powerful typo. Supervi
puro.
Fangehou, for Shangbai. Choy szup, for Swatom foi Albert, for Singapore. Sunghiang, for Amoy. Devronse, for atom. Benlauers, for Kobe. #upa, for Singapure. Pigmy, British girboat, for Macao.
+1.61KND
Dar, for Saigon. Frejr, for Bukow.
PASSENGERS.
Ask",
Por Hongkong, from laiphong, Messra Jack, and 36 Chines
For Tellus, frus Kwichinetzu, 3 Euro- poona, and 1 Chinese.
Far F-kies, from Swato, 178 Chinese. Per Holstein, from Salg, 1-8 hingas. Por Kung Lee, frou Bhanghai, 116 Chinese.
.DEPARTED.
Per Fressen, for Shaughai: from Hong-
CUFTA-
Per Wingang, at 11.30 am., on Satur-
day, tur 30th iust.
MAILS BY THE BRITISH PACKEL, --- The British Contract Packet Rosetta will
be despatched on THURSDAY, the 28th Iistant, with Alulls for the United Kingdom, Europe, and countries be youd, via Brindisi; to the Straita Settlements, Netherlande India, Bur- mah, Ceylon, Aden, Egypt, Malta, and Gibraltar,
The unge! hours will be observed in chasing
Gas Mails, Fac
HOVES OF CLOSING THE EKOLISH AND FRENCH MAILS.
When the Packets leave at Noon. The following hours will be observed in closing the Maila for Europe, &c., by the Buglish and French Packets, when they leave at Noon. The Money Order Office will be closed ot & the day before.
8.00 3.35.—Posting of Priesa Current and
Circulars evages,
(Prices Current and Circulars may however be posted up to 10 o'clock if they are tied in handlea, country by country, with the addresses all eno way). 10.00 a. M.Registry censor. 10.30 a: X-Prattag-of-
Books, and Palturas censor. 11.00 ..-Mail closer.
Newspapers,
Orders from one person, of from £5.00 to $10.00, allowed 25 per cent. discount; over $10.00, so extra 5 per cent.
CLAY'S FERTILISER, A high class Fertilizar for pot plants and for use in the Garden generally; it supplies sturat touristraent to the butt and is the process of assimilation, thereby aiding the plants to attain their full size, vigcur, and beauty.
Sold in Tins containing 10 lbs. each...$1.50 ...$4.00
35
28
RANSOME'S NEW PARIS '
LAWN MOWERS.
The best and cheapest machines in the market. Kopt in stock and supplied at Manufacturer's prices.
FERMINGER'S
rength of the opposition and the ren onableness of the arguments brought forward against. the original proposal. And recognising this, and presumably having made himself acquainted with the conditions of prison fe in Hong kong, and, above all, having in view the increased chcioney of the police force and the steady diminution in crime, His Excellency succeeded in persunding the Colonial Office to agres
The
This
very modified scheme, by which from $600,000 to $250,000.
proposed expenditure was reduced anheme was the outcome of a conference of a special committes composed of the Director of Public Works, the Captain Superintendent of Police, and Mr L. P. Chater, but it was arrived at upon rroneous data placed before the Côm- mmittee, and when the announcement was made by His Excellency last November that a sum of $250,000 would still be required it led to another popular quiburst, and was nearly, as Mr Whitehead Liated, leading up to a constitutional crisis. His Excellenoy enid in Council, I strongly recommend you to accept this solution of the diff- culty, and by agreeing to a report of be Committea and by consenting to
rested improvements. But the Un- without nunecessary delay, the sug- oficials, backed up by popular opinion, presented a solid opposition to the pro posal, and the result of much parloying has been the reduction of the proposed expenditure to $96,000.
sion. The whole process of manu-kong, Mrs Jantzen and children, Late LarzERS may be posted (from student of botany and practical gardener.he Loan, to give me power to carry out
facture is under the continuous aupervision of a qualified English
Cherniet.
THE PRODUCT.Will boar compari- aun with the Wators made by the most metad makers in England.
Ranch, Mr Lee Pak Sang and servant, Mes Wong Kong and servant; from South. ampton, Maars Jerkins and Grant, Wies Ashurno, Has Reberia Mr and M. Mur- ray, Rev, Cusine, Missen Robinson, Mears J. Oromery, and R. McFarlane, Mr and Mrs Hees.
Per Nümbery, for Tokohama: from Solampton, Capt. J. B. MacMillan from Genon, Profondir Dr Law, and Mr. Loew, Mry Jacob, Vice-Com-al Calico, Me Alttor and Guttenberg; from & n. gapore. Professut Dr. Seleuka. For Hiogo: from Bem, Mr Grusthof For Naga
11.10.) with 1 cants late fee up te 11.30 AM, after which hour they may bu suut on Board with the same Late
Fee.
VISITORS AT HOTELS,
HONGKONG HOTEL
Mr P. W. Knott Mr W. G. Allen Mr 3. Blatchertz Col. Baron von Korff Capt. Fueng¢O_ Mr T. Mitchel! Mr and Mrs M. E. Me H. Muf
Cuator
Dakin, Cruickshank & euki; tron Sugapore, Mr Ohtukshaw Taki. Bir 9. A. Field
Company, Ltd.
T
VICTORIA DISPENSARY.
077
WEEKLY NEWS FOR HOME.
TS
The Ovenland China Mail,
moto,
Por Haibm, for Swatow, Mr W. You Fortkem. Ir and Mra Vogting: For Fuo chow, Rers Burden, Velasco and Ouste. Por Chuyseng Jur Swator, 100 Chinese Per Pertthet, for Singaporo, 12 Chi- Por Sungkin for Amos, 75 Chinese. Per Denings, for Swucow, 150 Chinage, Per Lunch, Singaporo, 198 Chinese.
T DEPART.
Por Frejr, for Boihow, 40 Chinese.
SHIPPING REPORTS.
Eon and Mrs Galton Mies Calton Mr. Gibelius Mr O. Haack Me L. Judell Mr J. Kirkwood
Mr E Ohieior Mr J. W. Gewel Mrs F. W. Phillips Mr M So-tier Mr F. E. Shenn
Mr L. Staugen.
Mr E, Simon Thomas
..
MOUNT AUSTIN HOTEL Mr John Autre w Br. Jeg Mr 8. 8. Benjamin Ar H. E. Boshail Comedore Boyes Mr art Buck Mr and Mrs .
Cohou
Mr Cochrane
Mr J. B. Coughtre
Mr Carl Jantzen Mr & Mrs J. Kramer Mr MacConachie. Mrs MacRas 0. Mr W. Mathie on
Mr H. F. Meyrink Mrs Van Nierup Mrs Otifent & child
Mrs Drew and 4 chil-Mr von Partmaker
dren
Mr W. Slade
From theoco to Dr. Gerlach
PUBLISHED to suit the Doparture of each ENGLISH and FursOH MAIL The British memor Hongty reports: Steamer for Europe. It contains special Las Cheriton on the 19 b, and exp conced Commercial intelligence, special tables of NE to N'y and B. & winds, and fine wea. Shipping, and other information. The thern Carinatin. Pas Cariin-tta at Mr Alfred J. Easton Mr and Mrs H. South varions Raports of Courts and Meetings, midnight on the 19th. NE GODOWN, No. 117, Prava E657, and all stner news, are given in full as Para la, varlaute winde, cloudy and over-
they appear in the Daily issue,
cast at times, with passing rain. From The Overland Chind Mail, by the cun- Parade to port, light to moderate B.B., venience of its form and the accuracy and Ely N.E. winds, and fine with Sly awell. fulness of its reports, has long bean popular The British steamer Riversdale reports: Fith residents who wish to sond home and smooth se od calm, fiae and cleat weekly budget of the news of Hongkong and the Far East Circulating, as it does, among nearly at the old Chinabands at Home and also among residents at the
Apply to Steamship GAELIC will be raspatched for SAN FRANCISCO,
54 AMOV, NAGASAKI, KOBE, INLAND SEA and YOKOHAMA, TO-MORROW, the 28th September, at 1 p.m., connection being made at Yokohama with Steamers from Shanghai,
Steamers of this line pass through the INLAND SEA OF JAPAN and call at HONOLULU, and passengers are allowed to boak their jearmy at any point en molu. "Through Passengers Tickets granted tơ
DORABJEE NOWROJEE, Ficleria Hote!. Hongkong, July 28, 1693.
N
TO LET.
111
weather.
The Norwegian staamar Telus reports: Fine weather and smouth sea the whole passage
0. 3, WEST TERRACE. Treaty Pors and in the interior, it clfora The British steamer Fakien reports
special advantages to advertisers
Tamui to Amy, light Warterly winds and Apply to
The Overland Dino Mail will be regularly fine plear weather.. Amoy to Swarom, light 0. C. ANDERSON, posted from the China Mail Office to abided floe weather. Swatow to Hong- 18, Praya Central. scribers, on their addresses being :orwarded song, light to moderate W.S. W. wind and Hongkong, May 31, 1893.
to the Uffle.
fine clear weather. .970
The Chinese steamer Kwang Lee reports: Per Annum, $12.00. postage, -81. Fine weather throughout, light N.E. and
|| Quarter,
0.8. W. breeze, Single Copy, 0.30. Okina Mail Office, Hongkong.
England, France, and Germany by all trans-To-day's Advertisements.
Atlantic lines of Steamers, and to the prin cipal cities of the United States or Canada. Kates and particulars of the various routes may be obtained upon application.
Spesial rates (first clars only) are granted to Missionaries, members of the Naval, Military, Diplomatic, and Civil Services, to European officials in service. of Ching and Japan, and to Gloverzient oficiale and their families:
Passengers who have paid full fare, ro smbarking at San Francisco for China or Japan (or vice ceres) within one year, wil be allowed a discount of 10 per cent. This allowance does not apply to lirough fares from China and Japan to Europe::
All Parcel Packages should be marked to 1⁄2 address in full, and same will be receivul i
at the Company Offer til 5 pm, thu
day previqua to sailing,
Consular Invoices to accompany Cargu
NOTICE.
ROFESSOR
RE-APPEARS
MAX
SUBSCRIPTION:
3.00, 31
POST OFFICE NOTICES. MAILS will close:-
For S8 NGHAI, KOBE, YOKOHAMA,
VICTORIA & TACOMA,
Not Responsible for Debts. Neither the Caputa, the Agents, nor Onners will be Responsible for any Debt contracted by the Officers or 1676 Crea of the following Vessels, during For
their stay in longhang Harbour
TO-MORROW EVENING. PERFORMANCE AS USUAL Hougkong, September 27, 1893.
LONDON AND LANCASHIRE FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY.
CENTENNIA, Amorican ship, Capt B. J. Colcord-Order,
SHIPPING
GEORGE STETSON, Americas ship, Capt. MHE Undersigned, having been appointed E. LA Murphy. Jardino, Matheson & Cò,
Sozs Auzars at this Port for the above Cotapacy, aro prepared to cover RISKS against FIRE, at Current Rates. BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE. Hongkong, September 27, 1893.
1070
HONGKONG RIFLE ASSOCIATION.
SASSOON'S CUP will be Shot
destined to points beyond. San FranciscoMoon SATURDAY, the 30th Inst.
In the United States, should be sont to the
Company's Office, addressed to the Cal lector of Custores, San Francisco.
For further Information as to Freight or Passago, apply to the Agency of Dompany, No. 72, Queen's Road dentral.
3. 5, VAN BUREN,
Agent. Hongkong, September 97. 1893-
1662
Ranges, 200 and 300 yards. Time, 3 p.
The RANGE will be in the occupation of the MILITARY OF WEDNESDAY and FRI- DAY AFTERNOONs from's p.m:
ED. ROBINSON, Hon. Secretary. Hongkong, September 27, 1803,
1673
ARRIVALS. September 26:-- Hengey, British str., 1,563, J. Young. Cheribon Sept. 18, Boger.-JARDINE, THESON & 05
Riversdale, British steamer, 1,311, Ed BUNNAN KAISHIA Peck, Moji September 21, Coal-Misur
Per Tucoza, et 19,50 m., on Thursday,
the 28th inst
KUDAT & MANDAKAN.
Mr and Mrs Shelton L. Suidter
Mr Smith, Junior Hooper, nurse sad Mr Terren children
Mr 11. E. Tonkins Madam in banit Huartile Wicksham
governess & children
Master Arthur Kolly Rev. J. M. Morton Mr Relluk
WINDSOR HOTEL. Ir W, Benson Mr J. F. Boulton Mr S Dobrabant Mr & Mrs Gon. Erkley Bir und Mra Shelton Mr Ayotegrand Mister P. Shelton Vios-Consul P. Gavan-Mi-s E. Shelton
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MANUAL OF GARDENING FOR THE TROPICS, This work is alike interesting to the
and emprises a large number of plants which for the convenience of reference are arranged in separate groups and are headed with their ordinary and bolonisal mes.
THE CULTIVATION OF FLOWERS, VEGETABLES, FRUIT TREES, &c.,
is practically dealt with, and Pruwing Grafting, and Manuring thoroughly ex- plained.
Price $7.50,
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The Unofficial Members deserve. to be heartily congratulated upon the victory they have obtained. To reduce an item of expenditure from $600,000 or $700,000-with the probability, judg ing from past experience, that it would reach $1,000,000-to the compara- tively moderate sum of $96,000 s victory of which they may well be proud, and let us lope it la bus the precursor of greater victories in the future. It is well to 1550 remember, however, that this could not have been accomphshed if the Unofficial Members had not displayed unsuimity and persistency in their opposition. In the opinion of a skilled man like the Colonial Secretary they may not have shown mach capacity for administra- tive work, but they at least know local requirements butter than the official legislators with which Downing Street upplies us. It would, of course, have Ir would almost appear that we have been more satisfactory to the taxpayers arrived at an era when the opposition if it had been determined not to of the uoficial Members of the spand a doller on the Gaol, but altera- Legislative Council is to prove too tiens ara certainly needed, and there much for Colonial Office fuds. If ever can be effected satisfactorily without there was a fad it was the proposal exceeding the sum agreed to be spent build a new Gaol at the cost of on Gool extension and improvement. $800,000 or $700,000, and now that
The China Mail.
HONGKONG, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 13.
the Legislative Council has unanimore-
ly agreed to a substantially reduced Tus outrageous abuses and flagrant expenditure for the improvement and injustice involved in the kidnapping of exiansion of Victoria Gaol, we hope we coolies in South Chian for the Cuban have beard the last of the matter. market, about thirty years ago, were Monday's mesting of the Legislative steadily denounced in these columns for Council was remarkable for the anasi years and until the trade was finally mity which characterised its proceedings. stopped. Those of our readers who have It was an oceusion on which the Un.perused the series of articles which we official Members might justifiably have published under the heading el. Piracy wide soms demonstration, for they had the China Sou" would be able to undoubtedly gained a substantial vio-form some ides the wholesale and tory, but the speeches of Mr Chater and aruel way in which the Macao Slave Mr Whitehead were marked by the Trade was ted by the rascally kidnappers atmost moderation and neither of these in these days of rapins, murder and gentlemen sought to parade ostenta lawlessness. The root of the trouble, tiously the fact that the Vicing was afterwards chown pretty con Members had been instrumental in eay-clusively, was in the wholesale captar- ing the Colony from heavy expenditure ing of Chinese, the holding them by on a new Gael. Still, it they bad force and shipping them like cattle to ohosen to make a dombustration they the so-called land of their adoption.' might, as we have said, boon exensed, We have always maintained that the Cel. W. L. Barr
far their efforts to resist usrless expen-coolie-catchers and the coolin-shippers For SHANGHAL-
Professor G. M. Mot-diture seldom result so satisfactorily. were responsible for the terrible trage Mes Farmer Per Kwelin, at 2.30 pcs., on Thursday, Mr Fluyortero
the 28th jnal,
Capt, J. W. Nolson When the proposal was first made to dies which in course of tine marked Mr G. Harman Mr J. O'Neill
bave a new Gaol -it
met with the progress of that iniquitous traffic. For ROIHOW & PAKHOL
Mr G. J. M. Harman Professor Sera & valet storm of opposition. Even in the For sommenting freely and indepen- Per Alone, at pm, on Thursday, the M Permot Me D. Smith
2816 inst
more affluent days of the Colony's deadly upon the part which the Mc Alb. Laber Professor Wax Van history, it was felt to be little short of Macao authorities took or failed to madness to construct a gool on Eu- taks, in this detestable traffic, the then ropean principles at a coat of $600,000 proprietor of tho China Mail (Mr or $700,000 for the accommodation of A. Saint) was proceeded against Chinato ariminals, and now that the by criminal information for libelling the Colony is passing through a commercial Governor of the Holy City (Senhor that the taxpayers are in a better posi- for Hongkong (Sir Julian Pouncefote) and financial crisis it cannot be said Horto). The then Attorney General
tion to face any large amount of ex appeared for the prosecution, and wa penditure on any public work not ab- shall not readily forget the sensation solutely and urgeatly necessary. Dif-caused by the appearance of Governor ferences of opinion there may be us to Harta in the Supreme Court of Hong the treatment of Chinese criinuks, but kong. It must be suid to the credit of
Per Cacere, st 2.30 p.m., ou Thuzaday,
the 28th insi.
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