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No. 179.—Iu Corps Order No. 176 issued on Fatserday, for TUESDAY read TRURS- DAY. There will be Ny Drill on Tuesday, Let January, 1895.
By Order,
C. G. TAYLOR, - Lieut...A..... Adjutant, H.K.YO
HBAD QUARTERS,
hongkong, December 30, 1894.
THE
NOTICE
2139
URAND NEW YEAR TROGRAMME. HOW to save to Mr. O, FLO-
*** PRICES AN UNUALA TE Non-Confmissiound Officers and Men of H.M. Forces half-price to Pit-and Gallery, Plan New Year's Day at the Theatre, Blzenen E., N., & M.D ARC Sole Proprietor Stage Manager. W. D'ARO..... E. OCLITHEROW....... General Manager, Hongkong, December 31, 1804. 2190
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION,
No. 499.
to Sign cur Firma par pro- curation is WITHDILAWN-from thie dats,
SIEMASEN & Co. Honkong, December 31. 149142
NOTICE.
18E PARTNERSHIP, hitherto exist. Ting betwess is Undersigned, under the Firm of COHEM and GEORG, hay This Day boon DISSOLVED by Mutual Uon.out.
SHIPPING
ARNIVAL
December 29:-
THE CHINA MAIL
Celebes, Dutch steamer, 1,400, M. de Wen, Probuli gge December 10, Sager-ORDER Taiya, British steamer, 1,459, Nelman, Bydney December 8,
8, and Port Darwin 20, General.-BUTTERFIELD & SWIRD,
Oupach, British
British steamer, 2,517 0. do 1s Perrollo, Birkenhead November 16, via pore. December 22, Gen- oral.—AUNHOLD,
December 30
Penstig and IDS KARDEAU & Co.
Kwang Lee, British str., from Canton. Namyong, British steamer, 987, C. F, Ballou, Penang December 14, and Singapore 18, General,-BAN Mon
Canton,
British steamor, IJ10, Thon, H. Sollar, Bhanghai D. cember, General, JARDINE, MATHESON & CO.,
Marcz, British steamer, 2,545, Patsons, Baton November 17, Parafino-ORDER.
Taichow, British eteamer, 802, H. Deaus, Bangkok and Ang-hin December 21, Gõu- |
Gibraltar, ural.-YUEN FAT HONG.
British man-of-war 2,408, Capt. Angus MacLeod, Singapore
Fuckung, British steamer, 901, Spuncer Wilde,
Shanghai December 26, and Swalow 29. General.
1.—Jardine, MATHESON & CO, Orestes, British
2.846, J. Pul
35.
ford, Liverpotpore "Duc. 23, 6 }
p.m..
General)
&SWIRE, Achi, Danish steamer, 350, H. W. Storm, Fakhoi Dvermibor 24, and Huikow 23, Gen- eratÁRHOLD, KAROTRO & Co.
2,031, J. N. Til- Beitiah
lard, 25,
2143
CHS. O. COHEN, ERICH GEORG. Hongkong. December 31, 1894.
TO LET.
TNFORMATION has been received from La INFOR
the Military Authorities that ARTIL- LERY PRACTICE will take place froin' Lyemun Forts in North-Easterly, Basturly and South-Easterly directions, from the 3rd to 12th January, 1806, between the hours of 9 a. and 4 p.m. SUNDAY #2. copted).
All SHIPS, JUNKS and other VESSELS are CAUTIONED to kenp clear of the Ranges.
By Colemand,
J. H. STEWART LOCKHART,
Acting Culvarial Secretary,
COLONIAL SECRETARY'S OFFICE,
Hougtops, 28.h. December, 1894. 2140
THE PATRONAGE OF EVERY COLLEOTOR IS SOLICITED. PHILATELISTS!
THE Attention of DEALERY and COL
LECTORS is Drawn to the fact that the First Monthly Magazine devoted to THI LATELY to bo known as the HỌNG. KONG PHILATELIQ JOURNAL' will BEGIN CIRCULATION in JANUARY, 1895, The Local Subscription, which is payablo in advance, will be $2.00 per annum, and $2.50 for Foreign Subscribers (postage frue). All Subscriptions zocuived by
E. J. DE FIGUEIREDO, Editur and Publisher,
2145
P.S.-The First Issue will be made on the
4x11 JANUARY, 1895. Hongkong, December 31, 1894. NORTHERN PACIFIC STEAMSHIP AND RAILROAD COMPANIES.
PROPOSED SAILINGS PROM HONGKONG.
Sikh
Fictorid
Tacoma....******
(SUBJECT TO ALTERATION),
Thursday | Jan. 3;95: Tuesday Jan. 22/93. Tuesday Fob. 20/05. Nikh
Tuunday March 1993. Vistoria Tucadny | April 9/95. THE Steamship SIKU Captain J.
ROWLEY, sailing at Noon, on THURS DAY, the 3rd January, will proveed to VICTORIA, 1.0, and TACOMA SHANGHAI, INLAND SEA, KOBE and YOKOHAMA
Through Bill of Lading issued to Japan, Pacific Coast Points, and to Canadian and United States Pointe,
Consular Invoices of Goods for United States Points should be in quadruplicato; and one copy must be sent forward by the steamer the care of The Freight Agent Northern Pacific Railroad, Tacoma, Wash
Farcols must be seat to our Ofles with less marked in full by 5 pm, on the day previous, to sailing.
For further information as to Passage or Fright, apply to
DODWELL, CARLILL & Co.,
Agenti
2019 Hongkong, December 31, 1894 FROM HAMBURG, PENANG AND SINGAPORE.
DE S.6. Zawang, Capt. H. FORMES, having arrived from the aboro Parts, Consignees of Cargo are hereby requested to sead in their Bills of Lading for counter- signature by the Undersigned, and to take immediate delivery of their Goods from alongside,
will be forwarded unless Options Ourgo police to t
to the contrary bo given befors Noon TO-DAY, the 31st Justant.
Any Cargo impeding her discharge will "bo landed into the Godowns of the Hose- KONGA KOWLOON
WHAIN & GODOWN Co., Lo.,
and stored at Consignees' risk and expense. No Claims will be admitted aftôr the
Goods
ARGE CUAL GODÓWN, 23, Praxa
Small GODOWN, 72, PRAYA East.
Apply to
LINSTEAD & DAVIS. Hongkong, December 31, 1894. 2141 THE PUNJOM MINING COMPANY,
LIMITED
Nov. 10, nd
10, and Singapore Dec. 1.-P. & O. S. N. Co.
British steamer, · 3,100, W. Manila December 28, General.
Wadding, Brit
-JARING, MATHESON & Co.
Siculo, German stt.. H. Brorson,
G3G, Haiphong Decomber 28, .., Ricoh MELCHERS & CO
Bygd, Norweber 31:-
str., from Canton, Awangsing, British str., from Canton, Verona, British stoamer, 1,876, 0, B. S. Toc juu. R N.R.. Yokchaus Dec. 22, Mails and General.-P. & O. S. N. Co.
Lawing, German str., 1,637. H. Formor. Hamburg
Dec. 23, General. Singapore SIEMSSEN & CO. Kitendale, British str., 1311, E Pesk,
MEMOS, FOR TO-MORROW.
$ Amusements..
+
4 pm-D'Arg's Fautoclios Francaises HARI, of a Daughter.
(Marionettes), on the Now Praya. Ro-
At 34, Kiangse Road, Blinghal, on to clamation.
25th December, the Wife of CoRNELIUN 4 ]...D'Asửa Fratoabes Francaises TrouNz, of a Bon,
(Marionettes), un the New Prays Ro clamation,
Miscellaneous.
Local Banks close. Insurance Offices cloas..
C
Kowloon Customis Office clone,
MEMOS. FOR WEDNESDAY. Shipping. Daylight-Juve leaves for Shanghai, &c. Noon-Thales leaves for Swatow, &c. 4 p.m. Yueuung leaves for Manila. 4 pun.-Lacang loaves for Y'hama, &c. Miscellaneous,
MARRIAGES.
MONDAY, DECEMBER 31, 1894.
the thross, declares himself determined to though the total number of deaths will naver
been a marked
60,000,
| Byitegogue, Hongkong, by the Rov. M. M. provented France from precipitating a Kopech, Statistical Do we learned
BIRTHS. . At 6, Ninking Road, Shanghat, on the follow in the footsteps of tile father in pr-be know the mortality sould not have been 23rd December, the Wife of Capt. Jerring peace and developing the resources leas, putting it at a moderate estimate, than ̈ of his country for the benefit of his people. visit to England, and aluse then there bas rising throughout the mure, and the Ku Prior to hig marriage, he had been on a long From time to time we heard of spasmodi
lao Hui bsa boon is evidence both in the attempt to bring about a rapprochement between Britain and Russia. south and in North Chine On the 30th Instant, at the Jewish Perhaps this more than anything else has From the returns published by Mr K. Satechan, S. R. Marcus to Maur, oldere visit of the Russian leet to France was that the great intresse
to the Cuiseen with Britain. In the previous year Imperial Maritime Qustral daughter of Mrs. M. Marcus.
trade in 1801 and made the vocasion of a ludicrous Cathedral, Shangbai, by the Rov, H. O.marked at the time that Russia did not put depreciation in the gold value of silver had On the 26th December, at Holy Trinity friendship by the Freach, but play of 1893 butireen China ant foreigu sobutrine
it was ro
bad bat been maintalued in 1883. The Hodges. M.A., Gronos Prior to Jaser A. the eams effgiveness into the demonstration not stimulated the export
frade
appear
CARTER....
DEATH.
At No. 3, Mingkong Road, Hongkow, Shanghai, on 27th December, ELIZA SAXLE; aged 45 years,
The publication of this issue commenced
Interest Warrants of So on Shares of The of 7,15 2.7L
Cantco Insurance Offico, Ltd., payabol Goods por Chelydra undelivered after
Noun landed
Goods por Breconshire padelivered after
this cate subject to rent.
Exchange.
HOPKONO, December 31, 1894..
On Leaden
Bank, Web, *
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On demani,
Un Calcutta-
Wire,
AOTICE is hotuby given that the Thinder 24, Coal-Mas BUSSAN Gold Leaf, 100 hne (portal)
Ordinary Goperai, MEETING of the
Above Company will be held at the Urrior
Straits of Dover, British str., 1,904, Ed.
Lowizz & Co.
of the Company, Connaught re-lidey, Moji D. cember 24, Coal.-CAR- MONDAY, the 14th January, 1897, at Nou, for the purpose of receiving the Report of the Directors, together with a Stitamunt of Account to 30th Septoinhar, 1894, and for the election of Directors and
Auditors.
A. O'D. GOURDIN,
Secretary. ilungtong. Decetabor 31, 1991. DOUGLAS STEAMSHIP COMPANY, LIMITED.
FOR SWATOW, AMOY AND TAIWANFOO.
The Co.'s Steamship
Thales,
1
Capt. BATHURST, will
2146
Pisa, British steater, 1,504, W. II. Shanghai December 28, General- M. S. N. C...
Pruinsidar, British steamer, 3,047, R. F, Breco, R.N.R., Shargai Dec. 29, Mails and General.-P. & O, S. N. Co.
Mang-y, German str., 1 062, J. Warwick, Chinking Dec. 27. Ric-C. M. N. Co.
DEPARTURES. Deccinar 30:-
Pullas, be Kujolineten. Rio, Eur Amoy.
Kuong Mo, for Amo5.
Ethiope, for Katching zo.
Hailoung, for Swatux, &c.
despatched for the aborMongkut, fue Swatow,
Poria on WEDNESDAY, the 2nd January at Noon.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
DOUGLAS LAPRAIK &
General Mariagers, Hongkong, Domber 31, 1894.
2135
FOR YOKOHAMA AND UIOGO,
The Steamship
Luwung. Captain H. Forvis, will ho desatnhed for the above Porte on WEDNESDAY, the 2nd January, 1895, at d
This Steamer has supeking Accommoda- tion for First and Sucood Class Passengers and carries a Doctor and a Stewardess,
For Freight or Passago, apply to
SIEMSSEN & Co,
stjente. Hongkong, December 31, 1894. 2133
FOR SHANGHAI (DIRECT).
The Steamship Poit, Capt. Jadonses, will be despatched for the abôra |
Fort on SATURDAY, the bib January, 1895, at NoVD,
For Freight or Passage, apply to
CAROWITZ & Co. Hongkong, December 31, 1894. 2144
OCEAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY.
FOR LONDON VIA SUEL CANAL
The Co.'s Stenship
Palinuru Captain JacESON will be despatched us abwe on
MONDAY, the 7th Proximo.
For Freight or Passago, apply to
BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE, Agents.
2958 Hongkong, December 31, 1894.
STRATH LINE OF STEAMERS
FOR SHANGHAI, YOKOHAMA AND
BIOGO.
Tukseng, or Swatu. Menmir, for Macao and Sydney.
Wycliffe, fur Singaporo,
December 31:- Murrn for Shanghail Foolsteg, for Shanghai. Kwongang, for Swator: Ardy, for Singapore. Canton, for Capton.
CLEARED. Actie for Ho.how, Namyong, fur Amoy, Triumph, for Hujw.
Lec, for
foris, for Haiphonghai. for Saigon. for 'Amoy. Lawang for Yokoham Hygdo, tr.ll inheng.
Ore.
Riversdale, for Moji. Pekin, fur amoy. Wandering Jew, for Nos York, Oopuchy for Shan-ħini.
Tam o'Shanter, for New York. Swatyn, for iphong Sikk, for Shanghai Japau sud Tacoma. Jacob Diederichsea, for Iloilo.
PASSENGERSS
ARRITED.
The China Mail.
HONGKONG, MONDAY, DECEMBER 31, 1804
1894-A RETROSPECT. The old-year is dying. Within a few hours we will have parted from 1894 and
that we should cast a retrospective.
to
Justify
the
...
of 1
abroad to
as her mora volatile ally. There has been the extent anticipated. It would some talk of new Triple Alliance-Russia, that the great apprestation of gold hea Frencs, and Britain; but British statesmen proved rainous to Lise import, basiness are net
likely to bind their
country to any China and thei iustability of silver has utterly definite alliance until so emergecey aritas
leed the export trade. Tre disorganized the step
sunier, finding he has to pay more dollars almost without saying that there or taels for Imported goods, does without has been revolution sunget the Central them or makes a shift with goods manufaal. Amerioen and Bouth American Republics.ared on the spot. In 1893, the value of the The must serious outbiesk occurred in the foreign trade in China was returned at recently formed Republic of Brazil. There H. K. Taeis 267,439,000 has been
as compared with change of
H. K. Taels 237,694 0) in 189!. This sta government and much
ше bloodshed, and matters have not yet assumed titial increase is more apparent than real, anything liko order. Perhaps sums of thras as Mr Kopech, who should be the best authe daye the speculators who have been keeping rity, astres us that if must not be accept- all theas republics above water will move
el as evidents of motarial expansion in the their governments to interfere is the inexchange of productions will: Occidental or
order and financial securi.
gold currency countries, The revenue is ty, and then the people will be allowed to the susest videos of the decline or the fe settle down to peaceful socupations by which velopment in Chinese international trade, alone these undoubtedly rich countries can and the receipts derived from foreign in.
tion with no commensurate unter-balanc
the
terests
will have catered upon 1895. It is ice be developed into sunn?, commercial cou-ports afford proof of a perlegions diming-
ocrus.
over the prominent features ne Avents of the past pear, which is likely to mark an epoch.
There have been maoyunfortunate disputes ing advance from not only in the limited history of this little between capital and labour during the year
expurt trade abroad, Is European politics at the
at the end of 1893 under review. In England, Scotland, there we uch tousion that few would
2.62 y but also in the]
the history of the world. two events that force themselves upoz eur attention in reviewing the past year are bean greatly dier,anised by the trade has have boat surprised had the long predict- the pestilential
which such War broke out in epidemio I haveo in Hoogkong, and the warpates; but it was in the United States of 1894. After all it was not irem Europe serious have
America that the greatest upheaval took that the first sounds of war wore heard, but between China
Chiou and Jayan.
There business was almost brought place.
from Asia. It is now more than fire But our
range of vision mast not be re- to a stand till by a strike of the railway months since the first shot was ficod in the the casua the foreground of the picture. The year
Curvan reforma 1874-1893 closed amidst much unrest, and this from the east to the west coast of the belif being
On Berlin-Domand,...
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On demand,...
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... 487 ... 50%
187
187
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On Shaugha
On demand,
741
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Soversighs (Bank'a buring ruto) Silver (fer oz.)
*** 75 $50,60 $ 9.80
HONGKONG REGISTER.
idays. 10a.m.
Baronder.... 30.17 50.23 Temperature 61 Fluoridity 67
30.13
61
64
86
87
.0
0.03
Dir of Wud... Force
stristed by these two pamiaent objects in workmen along the vast tracks that extend war between Chine and he murder in
of Capt. World
British
the
Previous on date aly Oz datuent expansion of ber Colonial Empire, There Gamage to wide-tracts of country, and in the to favour the robyls in the interests of
Weataco
Rain......
legacy remained with us throughout 1854. between the Fullers arose out of a dispute Shanghai of Kim-Ok Kiun, a Coroan to In South Africa, the energy of
Pullman Car makers and their fugou from Japan, first called publio atten company was laying the foundation of what it was, in foot, a sympathetic Liou to the crisis that had arisen in Goreau striko, Irreparable injury was due to the politics, and events moved with such may yet become a rieber field for British trade of the States, many lives were lost in rapidity that war had been declared ba -and-enterprise than -India-has the fists that ensued, and it is now pro-fore the Powers hd grasped the sitnation. to be, and in the gallant but dis- pused to make a permanent increase in the Kim Ok Kiun in 1884 headed the rabolliun setrousstand
party against standing army, which will enable the Cetin Curea wheu roven principal officers of Lo Bengula's borces the had a spectral Government to deal effectively with sato were e 71. taole which showed that Britons could still similar gesürrences. Fivels in Canadabio was raid, but in leader coated perused
The sisted.
robollion perform heroic deeds, and retained the
the Unilul States vourage to which Great Britain owes the
wrought
17unt, að the Japanese, who were Statex several towns are a few who have denounced the pioneer and thousands of lives that by extensive flo had feaded a Jaga aver since, but wers utterly dextroyed Corear trale, refused to hand him over. methods of the British South Africa
in bisshonaland and Matabeland, but ever recorded in
forest-firea purposing fa magsitude sagthing was dropped to Shanghat and there mur pany
in history
dered in Mare by another Corean, who we hope the day is far distant when the
The demporary continues to make its appears to have actod under Mother Country will refuse to support power felt. In Britain it is taking the form from the Cure Government in pasuance instructivas private effort to exploat new territory. of antagonism to the House of Lords, which of t South Africa is free of risa promise for the has become raɔre obanzious during the Rosetas Court intrigus in which the Chi future.
to have bad bery Administration beause of
Dist supposed to Africa is no longer the Dark Continent in of the Home Rula measure for Ireland. China sent over troops in contrafention,
pjection Disturbances having occurred in
Curas the ones that it is unknown. Europeans This bill had bead carried through the the Japaness maintain of the have almost entirely encircle her; her lower House of Commons in the face of the na-entered into by both nations in 1884, Convention plateaus have been invaded by the white man, and civilisation is gradually working Parir, which a timately closured. which was to the effect that neither country
opposition of the Compromising
Unionist
should send troops into Gres belcro ap-
Highest open air temperature on the site.04. Lowestoßen att temperature on the 30th...... 2
F. G. Fiac, First Assistant,
Hongkong Observatory, Dec. 31, 1894.
as follows-
For the Quarter...........$7.00
E2 Month............ 2.50
the
ness are
its way into her very heart. Wherever cent elections have heen in favour of the pricing the o ho, Japan, which was botter white fens has carried, his trad- Unionists, In Germany, the Emperor is prepared to take warlike action, at onca instincts in Africa there has been engaged in a crusade against socialism. He sent a fairly large army into Cures, and de- trouble with the natives. Britain, France, has changed his Chancellor again. Caprivi tailed a Aging aquadron to intercept the NOTICE TO SUBSCRIBERS. Germany, Portugal and Spain have all had has not long held the t
bror reinforce- to encounter strong opposition. When the ed by Price Hismerena post vacat Chinge transports bringing bror
The anarchista ments. An enga enient occurred off Asat, ROM the 1st January, 1855, the Sub-atives begin to understand that they will have bees particularly aggressive, and after the Brtish steamer Koushing, which the FROM
benefit from the changes as much as the the assassination of President Carcot and the Chinese troops refused to allow Capt. seription to the CHINA MAIL will be fatruding colonies, this spirit of oppositio
will die away and mutual el fotos contrission of bomb atrages in England. Galsworthy to rurrendet, was sunk, and mutual profit.
Spain, Italy and France, something like v. 1200 lives wore lost, including several ombat action was taken by the Govora British subjects. Bu far the Japanese Ever since the British occupation, the ments to stamp out this dangerous class of admiral was justified in taking this extreme affaire of Egypt have gives rise to ill-feeling criminal
stop has been discussed by experts in may yet lead to serious complications bie Gladstone, owing to failing health. International law and the point still between Britain and France. At one time but ohilly in consegnenes of the threatened romsins undecided. the young Khedive proposed to visit Eng loss of his eyesight, had to resign, the blaadshed. Since then the Japnuose This was the st land, but after much
intrigue
he was per- Premiership. Much sympathy was expres have carried everything before them, suaded to abandon the journey and returned for the aged statesman, who afterwards defeating the Chinese soldiers at all prints from Constantinople to Egypt.
Recent
cent underwent a successful
Peration. En was crippling the in this country would seem to iudi- succeeded by Lard Rosebery events i
Chinesa
dearaló navy after a sale that there is a small faction to whom ly fulfilled his early promise. Upon the hava esan cap'nre Port Arthur, a strong
les coarce-fight at the mouth of the Yalu River, the British rule is objectionable, and if the retirement of Mr Gladston the Osbinet was hold hitherto considered invulnerable. flame of revult continues to be assiduously re-oast. It has adhered substantially to the There is scare-ly an official of high rank ou Has Received by the S.S. SYDNEY, and fanned by French and other intriguers, Gladstonias programme but has not been the Chinese side who has not been dis
| CHINA MAIL Office,
Beskowe, November 27, 1894.
THE
Hongkong Dispensary.
from other Sourcos,
THE VERY LATEST NOVELTIES
in
CHRISTMAS CARDS
AND
which
Britain may ret he involved in oarious
troublo bere,
successful in passing ong ssful measures, credited and disgraced by this wor
Most
The
the
partly an nouot of the foully of recouruttenues of the whole of the evil, military
ling the interests of the conflicting sections and naval systems have been rorealed to
the Liberal Party, composing
lurid light. The North Pole remains Hadisecvered, al. Chang, who in the early part of the year Viceroy Li Hung though no less than five expeditions have had received the high decoration of the made the attempt to dass daring the year, three-eyed peacock's father, has been these expeditions have not made deprived of it and his yellow riding jacket, their reappearance from the Arctic regions, has been supurseded to enue extent by
Japanvas armies are De Lesseps, the great French engineer, other officials, and--is in disgrace. The gradually drawing e prominent figures removed bydeath closer upon during the year. It is e a pity that bu
Some af
Per Oopach, from Birkenhead, &c., Mr. NEW YEAR CARDS, these efforts with equanimity. The appoint whose genius the Far East owes so much, i
Hegg, children and amab, and 334 Chinese. Per Canton, from Shanghai, Mr. Inneson.
cputprising:
quire
into
Per Taichiou, from Bangkok, Mr Le JAPANESE and ENGLISH OARDS, welcomed as another instance of the desi with others should have brought youthful E. from whence the
Portes, and 58 Chinese.
Par Fooksung, from Shanghai, Dr. Cart- | ter, Capt. Stowset, Mr Ogilvie,
For Funsung, from Manila, Mr Skartch- ley, aud Obincro.
Por Ferons, for Hongkong from Yoko. hama, Mira St. Johu, Miss Smith, Messrs R.
J. Lydyard, R. Stewart. Chi- Jopea. teae-sed child; from Kobe, Mr Wang Wat Sam and child, Capt. C. Kowin, Mr ecd
France boutiques her forward Colonial policy. In the neighbouring Colonies of Tonkin, &uam, and Cambodia the official policy is inclined towards aggression and the acquisition of territory; and to make France more than ever a factor in Aslatio Provided no attempt is made to
impine British
intereals we
pas afford
to regurd
шел of a a Delimitation Commission to en-
Brilisa and French internatina of the
sad the Empresa- the region of the Upper Mekong may be
ager are preparing to les.. Booking band painted and of Artistic Designs; of grost Powers to settle vered questions their names and ruin to many compa- refogs is a temute city of the interior.
triots by a mars
a more or less intimats connection 1801 sill appear in the annals of Hong- proposal that Frenos should with scandalous frando amicably. Tho
in the Panama JAPANESE VIEWS; VIEWS of take advantage of China's werkness to att- Caual business. This Canal, by the way, been wrilton shout the plague that it is
kong tho Ri
gue year.' So much bos nex the Pescadores and the rol island of BONGKONG and Typca of NATIVE Formose we do not regard as serious Far and the same remark applies to the project length. It
has made little progress towards completion, unnecessary to refer to it here at
in the month of May tbaa of
was i more serious is the proposed descent. CHARACTER,
for a Niestaguas Cunal. France upon Madagascar, which has already
tho plagus na discovered The birth of a son to the Duke of York though cases had occurred before then. In
uficially, experience of the prowess of out al Princess May ensures the succession to character, the disease was similar to that Gallie neighbour. An expedition is at the throne of England to the fourth genern which d cimated the population of London present being fitted out at
Toulon for
and tion. Cherbourg
Medagascar proceed to
Ta 1669. Es is essential y a filth disosao
Also
had
Mre
cae.
Frofo
Κ. Isonaga, 28 Chinese, 17 Malase, 4 Further Supplies, Ex S.S. BOMBAY and Japanese and child from Nogneski, Mr Knickrebu, Mrs Kondo, Mesra Kikoaks, Tukays. Un Koh Mi, Sawats, and & Chi-
S.5. CANTON,
OF
Y
Kobe for Singapore, Mesars
edbell T. Miller, F. Thornton,
J
and 0.
G. Wallet.
J.
Fe Peninsular, frem
from Shanghai: for Hong-
kong, Messrs W. J. Lowis, Leong, Nila Molle
John Möller, Low Chung Chuan The Steamship
And make servant, Mr Tong Pot and native Jcausserim,
Borvant, fr G. Jurvia; for Bombay, Mr R. Capt. Ranzersos, will be
S. Rapha despatebed as above no chardson, N., Mr A. C.-Harris, Miza 8. for London, Lieut. W. Ri- 5. Harris, Jas. MacGowan, and Mrs A. For Freight or Passage, apply to
Kuot; for soillos, Mr and Mrs R. S. Turley, DODWELL; CARLILL & Co.,
Agenti.
*PARTED. 2138 Hongkong, December 31, 1894.
have left the Godowns, and all Goods or about TUESDAY, the 8th Proximo.
remoming undelivered after the 7th Jan.,
1893, will be subject to rent.
All broken, chafed, and damaged Goods are to be left in the Godewus, where they
will be orannined on the 7th Jan., at 3p.. No Fire Insurance has been effected.
Agents.
Hongkong, December 31, 1804.
2134
AND
29
The ecovery of rich goldfields" in
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tralian colonies, as well as our Far Eastern the European residents in Japan over the certy of the Taipingshan Dis-
of the near futuro.
the
and soveral
EVELTON TOFFER, Á SSOHTED TOFFLE, FRY'S Posabiliti Aropean war is still one of the Finn Minister. Ford Kimberley, in ao-f surroundings by the soldiers of the Garri CHOCOLATES, MIXED BONBONS, NOUGAT
for
the
and
the purpose, French, alatesmen xay. Western Australia has to be obsided, and is ad to have been brought inte of establishing a Protectorate over that The great dificulty in working the rich the first instance by Kwang-
g Uhinese. Dues in the island. As the utilisation of Madagascar by rects in the extreme anarcity of water. Wholesome Confectionery Frano
found a favourable breeding place Much commotion has been caused amongst abase to mennes Britain's Aus-
abomicably filthy, colonies, would have a serious effect on Bri- conclusion of a treaty between Great Bri-rict of Victoria. Upwards of 2500 lires
anitary Liah influence east of Suez, it was considered taia and Japan, under which Delicious Sweets.
extra-territo necessary by Lord Resebery to hastily som rial rights are to be abolished and tweet, ise nding Copt Vesey, S.LL, mon his Cabinet together to disguss the situa riffs fixed upon forrige importa.
Europeans, and the mortality step and imports. The These shipments include :- tion, and it is believed that at one time. Bri-is an important one, more especially to Fait
would have been enormously greater had bit not &
beon for the energetic action tain and France stood on the brink of war. pan. It was the first recognition that Japan of the Boitary Board, particularly of CADORY'S STECIAL CANNES, PITE The large increase of the British fleet en
a étage af civilization placing Ir J: J. Francis, Q., and Mr F. hud reached a D'ABRICOTS, JORDAN ALMONDS, CARAMELS,China Station is regarded as not being taken her on level with the Great Powers, and H. May, Captate Superintendent of Police,
wetely
Precautionary measure to pro- although
should Phalinks, Chocolate, OYSTERS, Deserteet British intersets here during the China- forement it front
we forget to mention events the gallant Japan war.
foreign communitive, Autist quente Nuc
work performed under the wia.tom have proved
the of Par Menmuir, Sydney, Dr. A. Sasaki. CHOCOLATE BUTTERSCOTCH, AYMOND ROOK,
The great
the most disagreeable and dangerous SHIPPINGREPORrs,
Meanwhile ceding to Japanese representations. Other
| 2011, and copecially by the lat palre SIEMSSEN &G Dakin, Cruickshank & The British son Mures reperta:
the stent struggle, la spits pathe nations bave since concluded treaties with Light Infantry. Many of the
La of Japan on similar lines Batoum 15 Constantino, strong N.N.E.
members of the civil community took part there has been very little real in the dangerous work. It is due to the China galoy with heavy sea. Sustantinople to TANOERISE, BISDURES, ORANGE PAST assurances of rulers and statesmon, it Singapore, moderate her and us. ROLIS, &C., C.,
is impossible to my that war will be averişj . for any considerable time. Great Britain progress in the development of the avantry, quited efforts of all thes: wackets shot the Singapore to Hongkong, ry heavy gale
of the disease was checked and and France bave voted large sums of money railway from Tientsin ts Shashwulf was a
Early in the year, the completion of the progress -Britain having set aside three millions unnoticed. The Dereliount, eff ele o ruskilaiquently overcome. Bacilli of the dis- Dr Kitssato, sterling during the past year for large in extension of the northera lins have not been have been diaguvered by greased to
to their respective flecls. Germany experi
paness bacteriological expert, and De the Yera but in and Italy,
however secm to!
le any China and Japan it has oussins have takes experisaoed feeling the
13, a young French savant. bę
Long dis _id) preaput war between"!
the military authorities for
place i
o in Oe Legislativa or drain upon their resources to support ben stilined by their defensive armaments, and Italy, which the transpoez of troops to the seat of war Council and the Sanitary Bu id over the nsures to be adopted to prevent a re- MAR is passing through a ministerial and finansanchuria. It is to be hoped this material
trascurrence
erence of cial orisis, has resolved to introduce im.
the disease; the whole district advantage will:00 impress the com-of Taipingehan has been resumed by the portant reforms and I reductions in her mili.
mon people that they will withdraw Government, and a Board is now sitting to and neval establishments. tary
thir perstitious opposition to the arbi mts on claio for sumpens tia. It The bee witnessed
Fear
ssed many changer
of the railway system is intended to rozs the majority, if not all, bigh
died at the hands of
thoughout the Republic.
tho Empire. Unce established on a wide Italian
anarchist while taking part in the basty there, the peopia of Mid China saduct it on nudern and more
Bod opening ceremonies of the
nitary lines. tion. He could scarcely yous Expost the southern Provinces might be persuaded"
strong
Death has been busy among the Europtau the more readily to abandon their foolish no character on the stage of international politiear, and with the introduction of railways community and has removed from our tios, but he filled the high position to there would be less diffulty in developing midet, among others, Lesly Robinson and which he had been celled with a kiugis the potentialities of this rich sad populous Mr H. Hoppius, Lady Robinson had bean grace, and his assassination was
deepis deplored by his follow-count you. Hie
resident in the Colony only shout three region.
yours at the time of her death. Her death there have been several cases of anti-mistas mented by a large dirolo successor to M. Catimde Perier, who appears.
pornonak
THE CHINA MUTUAL STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY;.
LIMITED.
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES. FROM GLASGOW, LIVERPOOL AND
SINGAPORE
THE Company's S.S. Ocpack, having arrived from the above Ports, Con aignees of Cargo are beraby informed that theif Goods are being landed at their risk Luto the Godowns of the Hoyosoxa & Kow LOON-WHARF & GoDown
Kowloon, obteinad. whence delivery may be
admitted No Claims will be
after the Goods have left the Godotus, and all must be sent in to the Ofice of the Claima Unilersigned before Noon on the 6th. January, of they will not be recognized.
broken, chiafed, and damaged foods nts to be left in the Godowns, where they will be examined on the sth January, at 3 o'clock p.100
All
No Fire Insurance has been effected, and Buy Goods remaining in the Godowna alter the 5th January will be subject to rent.
Optional Cargo will be forwarded un less noties to the contrary be given before Noon TO-DAY.
Bills of Lading will be oquntersigned by
ARNHOLD, KARBERG & C.,
Agente.
Ungkong, Pressaber 91, 1996, 8137
Company, Ltd.
HAVE
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of wind peoraited for two do with high
AVE JURE RECEED A CONSIGNMENT Confused soa and continued blow very
OF
Ilford Dry Plates,
4, 3, 1/1, 10 × 8, 1 × 12,
and are offering tito mamy at
POPULAR PRICES.
hard all the passage,
BOB,!.
N.E.
together with
FANCY BOXES
PRESENTS to LADIES and OntaDEEN,
And
FRENCH CONFECTIONERY
AND
The British stoamer Taichioid
Ang-hin to Palo Obi, freporte Monzoon and clear weather; from Aya Obi which are very suitable for SEASONABLE
Padaran, to Cape
moderate
wons and cloudy weather; from Cape Padan
to North Reef, strong N. to N. W gale, th
weather and high croas s thick rainy. shipping large quantities of water fere aft; itom North Poef to port, strong most soon and thick rainy weather, with high
The British steamer Fooksang reports: Left Shanghai December 25th, and Sratow arrived in por: 30th. From Shanghai
doll hazy weather. To Dodd Taland, mode-
sd and ses with thick rate N.K. wind
FRONTELLUS, PARISIENS, CRTOTALLISED weather. To Swatow, strong NE with high i
weather, following ses and equally
moderale
APRICOTS, VERRIES, GuteNGAGES, Ro., in com Swaton towelang Point.
wind and fort, fresh N.N.E. wind any weather, To LABOR ASSAMENT
298
Sensitized Albumenied to Tong-ying, had light variable winds with
FAPER,
phy in tins.
CHEAP AND RELIABLE,
and overcast, con- adorable E.N.E. swell throughout. LHaiphong December 28 h, at
CONSREVES
From the very best Parisian Houses,
including
Lebe Garman steamer Bundique pole: A. S. WATSIN & Co., LIMITED,
Dakin, Cruickshank & Ohtormy weather from E.N.B., wind
VICTORIA DISPENSARY,
HONGKONG,
aftards N.N.E., high san,' much water. shippå over deck for the first 20 hours; in Hsins Straits misty weather, fresh breeze from Nu. by N., outside high sex and
in
extent,
thaea, M. Sadi Carnot, President of the whole of the northern portion of the houses in the condomried area and
After being ill throughout the whole
year
To add to the disasters of the year the
to be a man of great strength of will. He any rioting both in North and Houth friends. fa understand to approve the pulley of China Woe of the most dastardly murders French Colonial expansion. So for he was committed in Maria by soldiers Colony experienced several sovers typhoons bas shown a disposition to rentiatie the Bragseding tu the front; this may be cut down in the mouths of September and October. se ao abnormal event es the peuple of the The most destructive gale occurred on the peaceful poles of his lamented predecessor.
distrios
to missionaries, but are friendly to the Cear of all the Russian Alexander ILL, there has been so exense for most of the 5th Oct bet. It has bool exceeded only
other cases. In Kwangtung, mach
ill-feel- important factor in upholding the peace of ng was stirred up in connection with the months to toneider the expenditure of the A special Commission rat for acveral Europa. Ria suntessor, Nicholas If, who treatment of plague patients. The Province Colony. It issued a disappointing report has allied himself with the House of Bessuilored neverely from this terrible our mendlag reduosion of $70,000, 1560 by marrying Frippers All upon stonding and more pofsity Lu Cantus pity and al-This, however, a muty then counterto
THE HONGKÒLO DISPENSARY,
ESTABLISHED A.D. 1841. Hongkong, Narezber ›, 1804,
died
1 at Livadis in the Crimea. He was an
by the typhoon of 1874.
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