THE CHINA
MAIL-
To-day's Advertisements. To-day's Advertisements. To-day's Advertisements. Ban Francisco, Messrs A. W. Evano, Baul
IN
BANK HOLIDAY,
TN accordance with Ordinance No. 6 af 1875, the Underneationed BANKS will ba CLOSED for the Transaction of Public Businges on MONDAY, the 5tk August
For the Chartered Bank of India, Aus
tralia and China,"
T. E. SANSOM, pro. Manager, Hongkong. For the Hongkong and Shanghai Bank
ing Corporation,'
T. JACKSON,
Chief Manager. For The National Bank of China, Limited,
GEO. W. F. PLAYFAIR,
Chief Manayer. For the Mercantile Bank of India,
Limited,'
JOHN THURBURN,
Manager, Hongkong. For the Banque de L'Indo-Chico, Hong.
kong Agency,
EMILE MAYER,
Manager. For the Bank of China, Japan, and the
uite, Ltd., Hongkong,
CHANTREY INCHBALD,
Hongkong, July 31, 1895.
Manager.
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INSURANCE HOLIDAY.
THE Undermentioned INSURANCE OFFICES will be CLOSED for the Transaction of Public Business on MON- DAY, the 5th August, 1895,
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JARDINE, MATHESON & Co., General Agents,
Canton Insurance Oflice, Ltd.;
General Managers, Hongkong Fire Insurance Co., Ltd.
N. J. EDE,
Secretary,
Union Insurance Society of Canton, Ltd.
B. C. T. GRAY, Acting Agent,
North-China Insurance Co., Ltd.
W. H. BAY, Secretary, China Traders' Insurance Co., Ltd.
SHEWAN & Co.,
Agent, Yangtze Insurance Association, Ltd.
GEORGE L. TOMLIN, Acting Secretary, Chira Fira Insurance Co., Ltd.
Wx. MAOBEAN, Manager, The Straits Insurance Co., Ltd. Hongkong, July 31, 1895.
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NORDDEUTSCORER LLOYD.
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.
STEAMSHIP PREUSSEN.
THE above-named Steamer luring ar- rived, Consignees of Cargo are hereby informed that their doods, with the excep- tion of Opium, Treasure and Valuables, are boing landed and stored at their risk into the Godowns of the HONGKONG
AND
Kox. LOON WHARF AND GODOWY COMPANY, LTD., Kowloon, whence delivery may be obtained. OPTIONAL Cando will go on to Shanghai
TUBLIC AUCTION
or
HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, CANTON BLACKWOOD, COTTAGE PIANO, &o
THE Undersigned has received instruc 11H
tions to Soli by Public Auction, en
SATURDAY,
the Bed Aagust, 1895, commencing at 3.30 .., at his Sales Rooms, Duddell Street-
(For Sundry decounts),
À QUANTITY OF
HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE,
comprising:-
1-
ONE DRAWING-RCON SUITE in SILK TAFE- SERY and PLUNK.
U. 8. Mail Line..
PACIFIC MAIL STEAMSHIP
COMPANY.
B. Smith and John O'Mahony.
Per Fuensang, for Manila, 11 Obinese."
TO DEFAUC
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Per Bostic, from Hongkong: for Singa- pore, Messrs N. J. Tea Bosch, J Paria, B. Wiechert, and Mrs A. M. Way; for Bombay, Moss C. E. Meht and Shapoorji Rustomjor; for London, Mr H. Cornos,
FIA INLAND SEA OF JAPAN AND and Me David Wood. From Shanghai: for
HONOLULU.
PROPOSED BAILINGS FROM HONGKONG,
City of Rio de Janeiro
Adelaide, Mr A. S. Daveniat; for London, Mer W. Wilson and J. Smith, From Yokohama: for Bombay, Me P. W. Church, Per Baitan, for Swaton, 3 Europeans,
(via Noski, Kobu, ĮSATURDAY, Aug. 17, and 150 Chinese.
Inland Sea, Yako-
&
hama Honolulu)
City of Peking (vix
st noon.
Nagasaki, Kobe, SATURDAY, Supt. 7, Inland Sea and Yokohama).
Oline (via
at noon.
Kobe, Inland Sea, TUESDAY, Sept. 17, Yokoha
and at noon.
Honolulu)...)
SHIPPING REPORTS.
The German sicamor Lysemoon reports: Had light Brotherly winds and $.6.E. nwell; bacometer continually rising. At 2.30 am, anchored in Kowloon Bay.
The German steamer Nunyang reports: Left Wonsung on 27th July, fine weather, wind 8 and 8.5.W., fresh heavy 8.6.E. awall
; errived Hongkong on 31st July at 2 THE U. 3. Mail Besmehip CITY OF 8.
RIO DE JANEIRO will be dea- The British steamer Chingt raports: for SAN FRANCISCO, via Left Kobe & p.m., 22nd July, had fina wan- NAGABAKI, KOBE, INLAND SEA, ther to Van Dioman Straits, wher YOKOHAMA and HONOLULU, on countered a heavy typhoon, which lasted 12 SATURDAY, the 17th August, at Noon, bours; then tine to Lammocks, weather Taking Fussengers and
Anchored in Clipper Runda threatening.
UNE LADY'S WRITING DESK with BEVELL- CENTRE ED GLASS TOP, MARBLE TOP TABLES, TEA and Occasional TABLES, BOOKCASE & BOOKS, WHATNOTA, Picruaz.patched ORNAMENTS, &o.
ONE FINE LOT of CANTON BLACKWOOD FURNITURE, &c.
ONE COTTAGE PLAND, IN GOOD CONDITION. INDIAN CAPITs and Rues, JAYAN Rues, MALINKUIK-MADE ŠIUR-E JAnu sud. HinkoR
Bon.
&c., &c.
Manbuz-Tor Walnetands and Dressing TABLES and Glasses.
the Onited States and Eut fur Japans till cleared; then fine to arrival,
on-
The British steamer Bailoong reporta: Stearoora of this line pass through the INLAND SEA OF JAPAN, and call at Tamsui to Amor, fresh B. W'ly breeze, with EXTENSION DINING TABLE and CHALES, HONCLULU, sad paberigers are allowed heavy ran aqualls, and thunder and light- DIUNES WAGGONS, DINNER and DSET to breaks their journey at any point on route..W's breeze and unsettled weather, heavy Biax to Table ; thence to port, fresh SERVICES, ELECTRO PLATE and GLASS WARE,
Through Fengermans by all Southerly awell. Auoy to Swatowe CUTLERY, LAMPS, PANTRY REQUISITES,
Rugland, France, CUBTAINS.
ONE STANDARD LAUT, Lick and MUSIK-Atlantic lipas of Steamore, and to the rate Southerly and S. Ely wirds, with high
to Hongkong, modo SINGLE and DOUBLE IDON BEDSTEADS, Canada, flates may be obtained on uppli-rate S'iy and
principal cities of the United States or confused eca. Beato
8. Wly winds, with rain Lieu.
squalls to Breaker Point
Sly and S. Wly winds, consider- Passengers holding through ORDERS TO Port, EUROPE have the choice of the Overland able coa. Stomers in Amoy: FormISE, Rail reales from San Francisco, including to SOUTHERN PACIFIC, CENTRAL PACIFIO, UNION PACIFIC, DENVER RIO GRANDE And NORTHERN PACIFIC RAILWAYS; also the CANA. DIAN PACIFIC RAILWAY on payment of £4 in addition to the regalar tariff rate,
Passengers holding orders FOR OVER. LAND CITIES in the United States have, between San Francisco and Chicago, the option of the SOUTHERN PACIFIC, CENTRAL PACIFIO, UNION PACIFIC, DENVER and RIO GRANDE and other direct connecting Railways, and from Chi- sago to destination, the choice of direct
SINGLE and DOUBLE WARDROBES. with HEVELLED GLASS DOORS, PLAIN WARDROBES. VISNNA CHAIRS, BED-ROOM FURNITURE, SHANGHAI BATHS and BATaroon RequI-
SITEN,
COOLING STOVES, SEWING MACHINE with TAILE.
RICKHAN,
&C., &c., &c. Catalogues issued previcus to Sale. On View from Friday, the 2nd August, TSLMS OF SALE.As customary.
GEO. P. LAMMERT,
Auctioneer. Hongkong, July 31, 1895.
PUBLIC AUCTION,
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UE Undersigued bas received fratrue- Ttions to Sell by Public ànctival, 02
TUESDAY,
the 6th day of August, 1895, at 2.30 p.m., at his Sales Rooms, Queen's Road,-
HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, &c., (For Bundry Accounts), TAPESTRY-COVERED DRAWING-ROOM
SUITE.
LEATHER-COVERED DINING-LOON SUITE. MARBLE-TOP CENTER and SIDE TABLES.
aa d
lines.
Particolata of the various routes can be bad on
on application.
MEMOS. FOR TO-MORROW. Shipping.
Daylight.--Haitan leaves for Swatow, Daylight. Merionethshire leaves for New
York.
10a.m.-Telamon leares for London, Noon-English Mail leaves for Porte of
Call and Europe.
Koondereye leaves for Bombay, de. p.m.-Hutha leaves for Hamburg, Tamaui leaves for Shanghai.
Meeting, 9p.m.-Meeting of Zetland Lodge. ·
The publicamon of this venue commen ed at 6.20 p.m.
The China Mail.
HONGKONG, WEDNESDAY, JULY 8, 1895,
PRACTICALLY speaking, the General- Election is over. Up to date, the re- dosult of the fight in G60 constituencies has come to band, and these figures show a preponderating force for the coalesced Unionist Party. The com bined strength is 410, which gives them a majority of 160 over the other parties in the House, the largest absolute majority obtained by any party since the General Election immediately following the
General Memoranda. SATURDAY, August 3-
Noon-Mooting of Shareholders of The Hongkong, Canton & Macao Biesmboat Co., Ltd., at the Company's Office.
passing of the Reform Act of 1839. We give below the results of every election 2.30 p.m.Avotion of Household Furni-since 1832; it is interesting to note the ture, &c., at Mr Geo. P. Lammert's. party Auctuations since the formation MONDAY, August 5-
of the independent Irish Nationalist Local Banka close.
Party in 1874, a party which has o more than one occasion held the balance
Ensurance OfНоса столо
WEDNESDAY, JULY 31, 1896.
LOCAL AND GENERAL.
PASSED GORZ CANAL
OUTWALD
BOUND Adowa, June 145 Hankow, 18: Ovela, Adin, Aswanly, Su tan, July 2; Maple Branch, Ocampo, Oolong, ; Irion, Hector, 12. HOMEWARD HOUND:-Glengyle, Danfa, July 2; Priam, Formosa, 5; Melbourne, Macduff; Kriemhild, 12.
.
The Siprers of China left Yokohama on July 23 for Hongkong, via Kobo, Na- The P. M... City of Rio de Janeiro, with
ganski and Shanghai.
the AMERICAN Maiz of July 13, left Yokoh ma on Tuesday, July 30, for this port, via Nagamki. The M. M. Oo.' . . Sydney, with the
FRISON MAIL of the 1st July, left Singapore on Tuesday, July 50, at 4 p.m., and may be expected here on or about Tuesday, the 6th Aug. This Packet brings plies to lettors des patched from liongkong on May 29
The N. P. s. a. Straiknevis Init. Tacoms for this port, via antal ports of call, on July 18,
Transfer Banks of The Hongkong & of power, and which, as a politicnl factor. The O. & O. s.n. Qaelic left San Francisco
Whampoa Dock Co, Ltd., closed from this date to the 19th August, inclusive. TUESDAY, August 6
pm.Auction of Sundry House- hold Fureiture, &co., at Dr J. M. Armstrong's.
2.30
4 p.m.-Auction of Crown Land at Tea
Woo Street, East Point.
Excbange.
thing
BONGEONG, July 31, 1895,
to
Un London~~
Bank, Wire,
On domsud,
2/14 2,14
1.
30 days' sight,
months' right,
214
Crodite,
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Documentary, 4 matchs" sighis, Ou Paris
221
On demand,
... 3.68 274 2.16
50
lam Teluman, H.MS. Redbreast and Kainbow. Stoomera in Swatow: Palles, Newchwang and Taisang.
The German steamer Preussen reports From Singapore to 20 lati:ude, moderate S.W. RODSO00.
The British steamer Tukang reports: Loft Shanghai 27th July, strong Southerly wind and high sos to Swatow. Left Seatow on 30th July, moderate breeze and pleasant weather to port.
The American ship Paramita reporta i July 28th, typhoon latitude 14" long. "121".
The British steamor Kong Beng roports: Left Bangkok July 22nd, and Koh-ai-chaug 35th, had fresh S.W. monacon, throughout,
EXPORT CARGOES.
Special rates (fired class only) are granted
Per American ship Santa Clara, usiled ta Biasionaries, members of the Nayai, Military, Diplomatic, and Civil Services, 17th July:-For New York: from Shang- to European officinte in service of China hai, 1,675 balex Shaepawaul, 830 balts and Japan, and to Government officials and Strawbraid, 25 baka Coatskinrugs and 21 their fazaifios.
pkgs. Merchandise; from Hongkong, 3,693 Through Bills of Lading issued for transrolls Matting, 1.500 cases acais Lignos, portation to Yokohama and other Japan C00 boxes Suigun Cassin, 202 cases Fans, 974 bales Rattanwaro, 963 bales Strawbraid, Porta, to San Franciscu, to Atlantic and 209 busa Ubingware, 203 bales Wout, 100 Inland Cities of the United States, vis Overland Railway, to Harana, Trinidad, cases Paper, 70 caces Wood wers, 50 cases and Demerars, and to ports in Mexico, Essential Oil and 1,664 plige. Merchandise.
Per a Bulimosin, sailed 23rd July; Central and South America, by the Cum-
For London, 100 rolla Matting; for London and sounesting Steamers, it will be recalved on board until option Homburg, 20 cases Bristles: fur Packages will be received at the oflos antil Cassio, 200 cases tales Feathers, 10 bales
Black Bamboos. P., Rame day; al Parcel Packages should be marked to address in full;
CHIMNEY GLASSES, PICTURES and RNA.. MENTS.
EXTENSION DINING TABLE, SIDEBOARD, DINNER WAGOONS, CROCKERY, CLASS and PLATED-WARE.
Grass Book Cases and WriTING TABLE, DOUBLE and SINGLE IRON BRISTEADA. DOUBLE and SINGLE WARDROBES with
e
a. s.
Per a. s. Glenesk, sailed 26th July:-For London, 2.499 pkgs. Tea, containing 52,353
of same is to accompany Cargo Iba. Sentad Caper, 301 plepe. Tea, contain
Joanular destined to pounie beyoud San Francaco in the United States, said be sent to the addressed to the Colicctor of Oanom, at Sat Frupos.
ing 18,921 lbs Congott, 75: bozes Tos, containing 15,697 lbs. Congou, 235 boxes.
Crodila, 4 months' sight, On Berlin-Demand,...
On New York
་་་
On demand, Oredite, 6 days' siglat, On Bombay-
Wize, On demand,
14
On Calcutta-
Wim,
demand,
Ou Shanghai- On demand,
30 days' night, private paper Gold Leaf, 100 fine (per lady Sovereigns (Bank's taping rate) Silver (por oz.) ...
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Do Ministry could afford to ignore unless supported by a powerful majority:--
1832-L479 C 170 1835---L 983 C 278 1857--- L 240
1941-03
309
269
1847- L 129
1852-C sat
1857---L 813 C zal
1989-1347 201 1963-1560
.0 20 1865-362 C 278 1874-0 351 4246
1804-L, 259
N 64
1935--1,805
N68
XIF TH
N US 1832-974 N TI
LU 48
In our opinion, the result of the Election was a foregone conclusion. The Gladstonians started the Parlis- mant of 1892 with a majority of 10, but this was including 81 Nationalist members, at whose mercy the Ministry remained down to the fatal division which caused Lord Rosebery to resign, With few exceptions, the bye-elections presaged the fall of the Gladetoniane. Many of the Liberals even were dis- gusted at the manner in which the
for this port, vis Yokohams and Naga. saki, on July 23.
The a.. Breconshire loft Singapore on July 24, and may be expected here on or about July 20.
The P. & O, s. 1. den left Singapore on July 20, and may be expected here on or about Aug. 1.
The s.s. Glenorchy, from Antwerp, Loudon and Straits, left Singapore on July 27, and may be expected here on or about Aug. 2.
These. Catherine spear, from Caloutta,
Jeft Singapore for this port on July 50, and may be expected here on or about August 5,
The U. E. 8. Co.'s steamer Myrmidon lett
Singapore on July 30, and may be ez- pected here on or about Aug. 5. The P. & 0.5.8. Bidii left Bombay for
this port on July 17.
The P. &O, as. Manila left London for this
port on June 29.
1954 Ministry stuck to office; but still there Taz O. 8. S. Co.'s steamer - Myrmidon left 1957 remained some who had faith in the Singapore yesterday morning, and may be
Gladstonian science of electoral me- expected here on the 5th August, teorology, political soera who en-
1964
195
118
47.79
+ 9.23
30.
deavoured to revive the drooping spirits Mr William Hall, third engineer of the
of their party by predicting a sweeping Phra Chula Cham Klee, her succumbed to Liberal success at the polls. The cholera at Bangkok.
Election bas come and gone; where is
now the Liberal Party? It has not VESSELS IN TAB DocEst Kowkan- quite disappeared, but it is so attenunt-Heungshan.
ed in numbers as to be utterly insigni- ficas. Never in its whofe history has NOTICE TO SUBSCRIBERS.the Liberal Party been at so low en ebb.
ROM the lat January, 1895, the Sab. scription to the CHINA MAIL will
as follows:-
For the Quarter...........87.00
" Month........ 2.60
obtained at the Hongkong Hotel,
UHINA MAIL Orice, Hongkong,
Cosmopolitan-Chiogtu. Aberdem-(2000.)
Not even after the disruption of the We are informed that on and after Sunday be, immediately after the introduc-next, 4th August, evening services will be
tion of Mr Gladstone's Home Rule Bil
in 1885, did the Liberal Party make conducted in St. John's Osthedral by the such a poor show in the country. Naval end Military Chaplains, Rev. S. A. The result of the election may be taken Bagles and Rev. G. R. Vallings,
s decidedly indicative of the fact that
Copies of the 'CHINA MAIL' may be failutes of the Liberal Ministers. vertises the reduction of ita interest on the country is tired of the promises and THE Hongkong and Shanghai Bank ad- Home Rule is as dead as Queen Anne- fixed deposite, the rate now boing-For 3 The predominant partner' bad already months, 2 per cont; for 6 months, I por decided against Home Rale; in the cont.; and for 12 months, & per cent. present election it has given a more
unless notice to the contrary be given before Gaass Docna, Czzer of DRAFOES, Dusine Commmy's Ofices in Beniod logos, To, ca toataining 2.500 and A. S. WATSON & Co., decisive answer to Liberal asseverations, THE Hon. Treasurer of the Alies Memo-
this afternoon, at 4 pm.
No Claims will be admitted after the
Goods have left the Godowna, and sil Goods remaining undelivored after the 7th Aug, will be subject to rent.
All broken, chafed, and damaged Goods are to be left in the Godowns, where they will be examined on WHONESTAT, the 7th August, at 3 p.m.
All Claims must roach us before the 10th August, or they will not be recognized.
No Fire Insuruce has been offected.
ls of Lading will be countersigned by
MELCHERS & Co.,
dyenks.
Hongkong, July 31, 1895,
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SKIRE LINE OF STEAMERS.
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.
8.5. BRECONSHIRE, FROM HAMBURG, ANTWERP, LONDON AND STRAITS.
CONSIGNEES of Cargo are hereby V informed that all Gouda are being landed at their risk into the Godowns of the HosGzONG & KOWLOON WHARF & GODOWA COMPANY, at Kowloon, whence and/or from the Wharves delivery may be obtained.
No Claima will be admitted after the Goods have left the Godowns, and all Goods remaining undelivered after the 7th Prox. will be subject to rent.
All Claims
the Steamer must be ogainat presented to the Undersigned on or before will not be recognised,
.
the 7th Pred damaged Goods
All broken,
are to be left in the Godowns, where they will. bo examined on the 7th Prox, at 3 p.m. No Fire Insuranco ken been effected. Bills of Lading will be countersigned by
DODWELL, CARLILL & O....,
Agouts.
Hongkong, July 31, 1895.
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CHINA NAVIGATION COMPANY, LIMFIED.
FOR SINGAPORE, BATAVIA, SAMA- RANG AND SOURABAYA.
The Steamship
Bluuntung,
Capt. VAUGHAN, will be despatched as shore on
SATURDAY, the 3rd Auguet, at p.m.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE, Agante.
Hongkong, July 31, 1895.
.1962
CHINA NAVIGATION COMPANY, LIMITED.
J
VOR PORT DARWIN, QUEENSLAND
S, SYDNEY & MELBOURNE.
The Co.'s Stenship
Chinglu,
Capt. R. Ises, will bo
TABLES MARBLE-TOP WASЯSTAKES.
Tem or Sale, customary.
J. M. ARMSTRONG,
Austioner, Hongkong, July 31, 1895.
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DOUGLAS STEAMSHIP COMPANY, LIMITED.
FOR SWATOW, AMOY AND TAMSCI."
The Co.'s Steamship
Halloony, Captain HALL, will be despatched for the above Porte on SUNDAY, the 4th August, at Daylight,
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For Freight or Passage, apply to
DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co., General Managers. Hongkong, July 31, 1806.
CHINA NAVIGATION COMPANY, LIMITED.
FOR TIENTSIN.
The Stormship
Kweiyar Captain Dawsox, will he deepatched on FRIDAY,
the 9th August.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE, Agesita. Hongkong, July 31, 1895.
1406
SHELL LINE OF STEAMERS.
FOR LONDON AND HAMBURG.
The Co.'s Steamship
Spondiles,
Capt. GIFTIES, will be despatched as above on
or about the 15th Proximo. For Freight, apply to
ARNHOLD, KARBERG & Co.,
Agents. Hongkong, July 31, 1895.
160 boxea lbs. Scented Orange Pekoe
Compusition and 13
For Farther information so to Passage canka Scy, pkgs. Tea unknown, 300 |
and Fraight, apply to the Agency of the Company, No. 7, Praya Contrat, -
J. S. VAN BUREN,
Agent. Bongbong, July 31. 18:5.
Cases Private Lifects,
ware,
For P. & O. s. 8, Japan, sailed 27th July: -For Buenos Ayres, 90 pkgs. Tas, for Rottendam, i 1 case Merchandise; for Lon- don, 126 bales Waste Silk, 217 balen Canes, 1400 8 dates Sule Piese Goods, 21 osca Chino- 50 rolle Mutting, 32 cases Bristles, 1 cass Cigars, 50 csaka Preserves, 100 pkgs. Tos in transit, 48 half-cheats and 2,404 bores Tea, containing 59,404 lbs, Ouugou, 11,410 boxes Tea, containing 249,010 lbs. Scanted Caper, 470 boxer Ton, containing 0,870 lbs. Seanted Orange Pekoo.
SHIPPING.
ARRIVALS. July 91:- Lycencon, German steamer, 1,288, G. Heuermann, Shanghai July 27, 3 pm, General-SIEMSEEN & Co.
Nanyang, Gorman etsamer, 993, F. Schulz, Chinking July 26, General... SIEMESEN & Co.
Geu. 8. Box, Ameriosi birgae, 1,
1,267, C. Hemton, Cape Town June 20, Bullsst.
MASTER.
Chigt. British steamer, 1,459, H. Junes, Kubo July 22, General-BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE.
Builong, British ateater, 285, T. Hall, Tamsui July 28, Amey 29, and atow 30, General-DouGLAS STEAMSHIP Oo.
Prenate, German steamer, 5,015. D. Hocgemane, Bremen and Singapore July 26, Mail and General-MeOHERS & Op.
Taistry, British ate, 1,505, S. Wilde, Shanghai July 9, and Swatow 30, Goneral. ~Jardine, Mathison & Co.
Paramita. American ship, 1,408, Soule, Melbonnie June 19, Ballast.-ORDER.
Eony Beng, British str., 602, N, Chi- chester, Bangkok July 22, Rice and Gen. erai.-BUTTERMELO & SWIRE.
Telamon. British str., 1,555, T. Pardy, Shanghai July 25 via Fonchow, and Amoy 30, General.-BOTTLEFIELD & SWILE.
DEPARTURES.
Jaly 31 :--
.
Santa Cs; for Ysp.
1397
SHIRE LINE OF STEAMERS
FOR LONDON, AND HAMBURG.
The Steamship
... Badnoritive, Captain 'DAVIES,
N.,
e will be despatched for the abovo Ports on or about the 20th August.
For Freight or Passago, apply to
DODWELL, JAELILL & Co.,
Agents. Hongkong, Jaly 31, 1895,
FOR NEW YORK
Geo. 8. Homer,
1395
The 3/3L.I.I: American Barque
Chinn, for Saigon, i
Frer, for Hoihor,
Lifoo, for Cattol
Peru, for Nagasaki and San Francisco,
Oboysony, for Swatow.
Sishan, for Svalow.
Tuensang, for Manila, Ching Ping, for Chefoo. Nanyang, for Canton.
CLEARED.
Alado, for San Francisco. Hastas, for Swatzw.
Merionethshire, for Singaporo & Now York.
PASSENGERS, ARRIVED.
Per Lyeemoon, from Susoghai, Mr E. Millor. Mra Lehmann, Master E Horbet,
Por Nanyang,
POST OFFICE NOTICES. MAILS will claso:-
For SWATOW & BANGKOK.---
For Donar, at 8.30 a.m., on Thursday, the kat Augues, instead ofas previous. ly notified.
For 818GAPORE & LONDON.---
Por Telamon, at 9.30 a.m., on Thursday,
the 1st August.
For BINGAPORE-
Per Hertha, at. 3.30 p.m., on Thursday,
LIMITED.
CHEMISTS BY APPOINTMENT.
ESTABLISHED A.D. 1841.
MANUFACTURERS
Acrated
от
Waters.
OUR AERATED WATER FACTORY is itted with the best English Machinery, embodying the latest improvements
in the trade.
and Scotland, slimmed probably of the rial and Nothersole Hospitals begs to days when it was accustomed to send
its seven or eight Conservative mem-acknowledge with thacks the following do- bers to Westminster, now that the nations to the funds if the Hospitale :-- Gladstone glamour has bean removed, Collected by Li Shu Ying, 9150; Yung has undoubtedly come to the decision Sia Foo, 810. that too much time has been devoted to
Ireland in the pust and tast it is time THz M. A. Co.'s sa. Sydney, with the the wider interests the Empire re-French Mail of lat July, left Singapore on ceived the attention of Parliament. Tuesday, the 90th inetant, at 4 p.m., and The appeal to the country does not may be expected here on or about Tusaday, appear to have been made of
of
GDY
defate issue, but the reeeat policy the 6 b Augue. This Packet Lringe replies the Rosebery Administration to latters despatched from Hongkong 'on Was directed clearly to raise 3 20th May. hostile feeling towards the House
of Lords, and to angle for votes over A SPECIAL Committes of the House of Com. the Disestablishment of the Church mens has recommended that the adoption in Wales and in Scotland. The Liberals of metrical weights and nicesures should be were hopeful that the coalition of made compulsory. A similar recommen Conservatives and Liberal Unionista
would tell in favour of the Gladstonians dalion has been made more than once, but Through their leading organs they did the recommendation, like that for the not fail to remind each other that the adoption of decimal coinage, has been oon. country, in the backneyed wards of aistently ignored: Lord Beaconsfield, did not love.conli-
tions. Nor did they fail to point out FROM San Francico, we learn that there that the Conservatives, since 1982, have has been trouble on board the British ship
the let August, instead of as pre- The purest ingredients only are used, and seldom been able to secure a strong in- Scrotra which loft. Hongkong some koonthe viously notified,
For NAGASAKI, KOBE & YOKOHAMA Per Ancona, at 11.30 a.m. at Friday,
the 2nd August.
For SINGAPORE, PENANG & CAL-
CUTTA --
Per Kutsang, at 2.30 p.m., on Friday, the 2nd August, instead of us pro- viously notified,
For
SINGAPORE, BATAVIA, SAMAR- ANG & SOURABAYA.-
Per Shantung, at 2.30 p.m., on Saturday,
the 3rd August.
For STRAITS & BOMBAY
For Bissone, at 4.30 p.m., un Saturday,
the 3rd August.
For SHANGHAI, KOBE, YOKOHAMA,
VICTORIA, & TACUMA.
Per Tacoma, at 11.30 am, on Tuesday.
the 6th August.
MAILS BY THE BRITISH PACKÈT. →→
The Britial Contract Packet Rorelta will be despatched on THURSDAY, the Jet August, with Mails for the United Kingdom, Europe, and countries be yond, vid Brindisi, to the Straits Settlemonta, Netherlands India, Bar- mah, Oegion, Aden, Egypt, Malta, and Gibraltar.
The usual hours will be observed in closing
the Mails, &c.
HOURS OF CLOSING THE ENGLISH AND FRENCH MAILS. When the Packets leave at Noon
the utmost care and cleanliness exercised in the manufacture throughout.
The water used is proved by repeated analyses to do absolutely pure.
dependent majority of their own, and
that there has not been a purely ago. Two seamen med Jacob Lang and Conservative majority since Lord Bea- James A. Stewart had a quarrel, the result consfield died. It was also said that being that Lang stabbed Stewart in the the Liberal Unionists were a declining loft sice near the heart. The wound, force in the country. Declining force, though dangerous, is not expected to prove indeed! It is probably due to the ac fatal. Ling, when arrested, expressed re tivity of the Liberal Unionists through-
out the country that so many Conserva- gret that he had uut killed Stewart.
For COAST FORTS, Waters are packed tires have been returned. So long as
......
Mr Gladstone led the party, there were A PEVATE wiro announces that Commander and placed on board ship at Hongkong numerous Liberale, who, while unable] J. E. Bearcroft, now in command of II.M.S. prices, and the full amount allowed for to support bio, abstained from support- Linnet, has been promoted to the rank of Packages and Empties when racsired ing his opponents. Now that he has Captain, among the Queen's Birthday
withdrawn from pulitics, there is no longer the powerful welding force neces-deal of foreign service, and was specially sary to unite a party largely composed
in good order.
Counterfoil Order Bocke supplied on appli.
cation.
hemours This officer has seen
a great
of faddists and theorists. With the promoted to the rank of Commander, for Church and Constitution in danger, the admirable seamanship in the West Indies, Our Registered Talegraphic Address is to the populace. Their confidence has Contest, we believe) under call and heat off Unionist Party could appeal confidently whore he had to baadle his versel (the "DISPENSARY, HONGKONG."not been misplaced. The Conservatives
And all signed menusges addressed head the poll with an absolate majority; a lee ebore. He also did good work lat
thus will received prompt attention,
with the Liberal Unionists they bold an year at Tientais. This well-earned promo- overwhelming majority, which will be tion will be hourtily welcomed all over the used to promote useful domestic and Fast.
The following is a List of. Waters always social legislation and to strengthen the male kept ready in Stock:
PURE AERATED WATER
SODA WATER
LEMONADE
POTASH WATER
MELTZER WATER
HEXEON, Mantor, having arrived and 60 Outs, from Chinking, 11 Obi- English and French Packaiser Oilco To-day, is now loading here for
The following hours will be observed in LITHIA WATER elcaing the Mails for Europs, &o, by the
leave at Noon. The Money Order
the above Port, and will have quick desnes Baloong, from Ocast Poris, Mr Lim) will be closed at 5 the day before,
patoli.
despatched sa Above For Froight, apply to
op
UDAY, the 6th August, at 3 p.m. Le attention of Passengers la direntod be Superior Accommodation offeret this Steamor. Fitolan Saloon! ituated forward of the Engines. Refrigerating Chamber ens
the
by Fresh Provisions during, the re voyage. A duly-qualified Surgeon is led, and the Vamatis filled Mirough- with Electric Light.
De Fraight or Passage, apply to
25 BUTTERFELD & SWIRE,
Jongkong, July 31, 1898,
Yam
Bosung, and 187 Ohiness.
1308
ARNHOLD, KARRERG & Co. Hongkong, July 31, 1838.
FOR NEW YORK.
The 3/3 L.I.I. American Ship
P. N. Blanchard, BLANCHARD, Master, thortly expected from Java, will load here for the above Port, and wIII- kave' quick despatch.
Por Freus, from Bremen, e.. Mesars Gracewood, B. Laskaw, B. Wensel, T. Hartley, A, H. Fester, Harter, and 33 Chiuere...
For Tateng, from Shanghai, Mr P. E. B. Lake, & Europeans, and 65 Chinese.
Per Kong Beng, from Bangkok, Miss Bryne, Miss Paine, and 8 Chinese
Per. Telamon, from Amoy, 370 Chineas,
DEPARINDA AP Per Jahan, for Bestow, 100 ChiossR Per China, for Saigon, 12 Chinese. Per Frer, for Holhow, 60 Chineza, Por Peru, for Hagaank), 15 Japanese ;; 1900- for Kass, Moura Bi Rapista, and stay for
For Freight, apply to se VASSARNHOLD, KARBERG & Co. Hougkong, Jely 81, 1880.
9:00 a. M. Posting of Prices Onrrent and
Circalaca conson
(Prices Current and Ciroula may however bo posted ap to 10 o'aloar
if they are led in bundled, country
with
by country, the addresses all
Newspapers,
10.00 A.--Registry coasts. 10:30 A-Pcsting of
Books, and Patterns resson. 11:00 am----Mail aloues.
LATH LETTERS may be posted (from 11.10A.M.) with 10.cents als fes up to 11.30 AM, after which hour thay may be sent on Board with the samo Late
..
SARSAPARILLA WÄTER
TONIO WATER
GINGER ALE
GINGERADE
intereats of the country abroad; the MR. A. Ram, the Hon. Secretary of the Liberala are left to stew in their Par Hongkong Cricket Club, has forwarded to nellite juice, many of their leading men the Editor of the Daily Telegraph a draft have ended their political existence, and have sunk into the oblivion from which for £10, being this Oplony's contribution to only, the poverty of the party after the the National (it might have been styled the Home Rale disruption called them into Imperial) Testimonial that has been in- a ministerial existence,
augurated in favour of De W. G. Grace, the cricket champion. His Excelloney, the THE Japanese Government has decided to Governor, himself a cricketer and a sup grant a charter for the comatenotion of a
shipbuilding dook 704 fest long, 100 fset porter of all forma of athletică, was one of wide and 30 feet deep at Tateure, Urags the first subeotiters to the local fund, and Bay. The epheme in backed by Masers Bat No Credit given for Bottles that look busawa Klichl, Umeura Seiler) and Saionji theme of most of the gentlemen in the dirty orgressy, or that appear to have been Kistake. alallar abatter has heen Colony who are interested in cricket are to used for any purpose than that of contain 300 feet long, 30 feet wide and 7 feet deep come subaoriptions nece niso required from granted for the construction of another duck be found in the list of contributors Wal ing borsted. Waters, as suck Bottles ars at Yalo, Uraga Bay This does it be the Sergeants Moss of the Royal Artillery, never uncl again by as
4. 8. WATSON & Co., LIMITED, THE HONGKONG DISPENSARY,"
HONGKONG
Hongkong, June 1) 1898.
profooted by Mentri Tankahara Shoso, Are Ikunosuke and other gentleman. Both abarters have already been sent to the Kes gawa Krocho to be handed to the applicants
pan ddarlar
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