CRITICS.
THE JAPANESE NAVY AND ITS A Japonese gentlemen who signs himself
reforg
THE HORSES OF THE BRITISH
ARMY
azimale
Bud Artist Services,
of
the
It is stated that the number of horses and Gonna has been writing to the Hochtmates employed is Army Service at the describing the different slowa held by for present time is about $7,000, the number eign Dayal men or the operations of
of 20,800. The greater portion of Japsbece squadrons during the war, the bolag somewhat in excess of the establish-
ara, of more specially and particularly to
employed in the the torpedo boni attraka with a naval between them have
Welbuiwei. Cavalry and
which Converging the other day.
mosely 25,000 in friend at Yokosuka, bo says, be Was told about equal portions; the 20,000 of
sinos Wathaiwe, wherever bis inter-the that
the Horso, Field, Mountain Bat-
and locator rasota a fore
A foreign Duval officer, the
the teries requiring as many animals a talk lovarlably turns 10
to the
torpedo bonio. the Service with about the same
Cavalry ollicers always express German
number of officers and men. The number admiration of the Eerviem displayed of borges
provided for the Cavalry in, by the boats Grove in
in coloring the barbor
rooghly, about equal to
to two-thirds of the of Wei-bai-wei Boveral I nighte iù succession
men, the
the regimenta in and sinking the Tinges and other hostile India
wore proportionately than sbipy. They are careful, however, to those at home, where arrangements are omphasize the fact that the torpedo was made for bringing up the bored atzokir only atili
ntilized by Japan
Occidentalin Utfor
stergeuer. The Engineere have countries bad invented and perfected it about 400 barse for their many purposes. "Brith officers, on the other hand, do not, and the Army Service Corps 18 9, whilst according to the Yokoks gentleman, the Infantry have some 650 for rogimental bestow much prulso on the actual assaults transports. In India the number of animale delivered.
of sad by red. They admit that the
dant that the sinking of the Artillery is much larger than the Zingyues was an unprecedented day those
by the Cavalry, whilst at home monstration of the success that may alferd the proportions are reversed. In Egypt torpedo attack, but anyhody, they say, way the British troops have about 70 hores, accomplish that sort of thing
Bo long a
gas he nod there ato à hundred lise simply made up his mind to lose his life if necessary in the attempt. What they consider most
worthy of praise wes the apflinctiog fortitnds and ecurago with which these boats kept at sua for days, despite the bitterest cold and to most mercilere guns. Those are the qualition for which British officers express the war- mest udmization; and on the whole, the Hachi, commenting on ite correspondent's remarks, thinks their view most proper and sensible.-Japan Advertiser.
Africa, the only Colony in which the mounted services are in any strength. Those coming into the British establish. meat make a home total of over 14,500 horess and mules, whilst India secounts for home 12,600
CECIL RHODES AND THE
TRANSVAAL
who think
The invasion of De Jameson with his 700 men in the Transvaal haa
Curtainly
Careed much unoseitens sed aurprise to everybody who has a sense of right and to thosn who ta that seat of Euglielmen do 20 ls that the world and especially the AN AMERICAN REPORTER'S
NOTIONS OF WARSHIPS. S. African world was entirely made for The following amusing extract is taken them. Alas, there are very many English from an interview with Rear-Admiral Rowa; people who really think so, and ar by a New York reporter m
Rear-Admiral Row,
ad that the whole world is not yet
the ninety-day gan retired, the hero of Were this so, it would then not be necessary
of the civil war, for them to learn any foreign language. They could indulge in their favorite porridge, cricket and football every bo found where! Everywhere would Societisa and Elats where geopal prasch- ore could discourse about the સંવર્ધ bad effects of whiskey. Churches also wherein prayers could be pffered for tho pruycza
atana Tinited States would be almost of other denominations. The reinnors
these boats, which, beginning with the John Adams, were built and equipped in ninety days, armed with eleven-inch gaze, and which rendered such effective servies in that much less safentific cardiot, made no buses of discussing
the matter from a prastion or of declering that the odds against the overwhelming.
What would England do on the outbrea'r of
be asked. World she not hostilities P at oras descend on Portland, Boston, New York, Baliners, Churleston, Bavanash, to quuld we captura or destroy them i
What do to prevent her? Have we a single battle-chip to stem the tide of her impetuens March It is the battle-ships that would de the business. They are the only things to settle the affairs of astions,"
Have we anything adequate with which If we have I have not to oppose them? If yo heard of it. 1 know that New York has admirable coast defoeces partially completed, but I doubt if even New York is in a posi tion to oppose bombardment. We might succeed, perhaps, against the deep Italian or Freash wat vessels, but England has battle ships of lighter draught. They could come much closer in than vessels of the Italina build.
But how about these English battle. shipaf Could they successfully oress the ocean i
Of course they could. England bulide ships whigh could go around the world if necesary.
But did not the case of the Fictoria, the $5,000,000 battleship, sunk by a slight collision with the Camperdonen, show that
That
advant- they would
would be that ago, however, not have to observe the laws and customs of other nations or respect their rights, thereby making their business affairs mach easier. Amongst each mon
Mr Cecil Rhodes beads the list. One more daring brutal, unscrapaloca, and daring the last ten years, mora fortunate, could not be fouurt. But an oud mast cows to everything, and as the Great Ahodes, much to the ad- vantage of Africa, has been thrown from his pedortal, and we congratulate the Boors on their having abated the
the avar:co of These gold-seeking
Slibusters, The attitudo adepted by the Co. over since their prosomes in South Africa, shows that they wished to see the Union Jack wafted from Cape to the Zambesi-Mr Cecil Rhodes, Golong however, know that this would be no easy undertaking, bat having in view the mette Trappes toujours Trappe fort, the late inve sion was the ontcome.-Batavia Nieuwsblad, We fancy that we have not seen the last of Cecil Rhodes yet.-Ex C.M.]
327.
1 and
THE CHINA MAIL
Shipping.
Notices to Consignees.
NORTHERN PACIFI STEAMSHIP COMPANY.
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.
STEAMSHIP VICTORIA, FROM TACOMA, VICTORIA, YOKO- HAMA AND KOBE.
HE above Steamer having acrirod, Con- signes of Cargo are hereby requested to send in their Bills of Lading for counter signature, and take immediata delivery of their Goods from alongside. Vossal will be lauded and stored at Con- Cargo impeding the discharge of the signees' risk and expense
DODWELL, CARLILL & O..,
Agents. flongkong, February 4, 1896,
PINILLOS LINE OF STEAMERS.
FROM GLASGOW, LIVERPOOL, ANTWERP, BARCELONA, QADIZ AND MANILA.
270
Steamship Barcelona having arrived from the above Porte, Gunsignees of Cargo by her are hereby informed that their Gooda are being landed at their risk” into" the Godowns of the HONGKONG AND Kow LOON WHARF AND GOLOWN Co., LTD., t KoNlOOD,
whenes delivery may be obtained. Cargo tumaining undelivered after the
Instant will be subject to rent, No Fire Insurance will be effected. Consignees are requested to present all Claims for damages and/or shortages not later than the 16th Instant, uthurwise they will not be recognized.
Killa of Lading, will be countersigned by
JARDINE, MATHESON &, Co.,
Agents.
Hongkong, February 3, 1896.
Steamers.
DOUGLAS STEAMSHIP, COMPANY, LIMITED.
FOR SWATOW,
The Company's Chartered
Steam up
Comiopotit, Captain Herz, will be despatched for the above Fort 10-MOR ROW, the 6th Instant, at Daylight, and not as previously notified,
For Freight or Pasangs, apply to
281
DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co., General Managers. Hongkong, February 6, 1806. AUSTRIAN LLOYD'S STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY," (UNDER MAIL CONTRACT WITH THE
AUSTRIAN GOVERNMENT). STEAM FOR SINGAPORE, PENANG, COLOMBO, BOMBAY, KURRACHEE, ADEN, SUEZ, PORT SAID, BRINDISI, VENICE, FIUME AND TRIESTE,
(Toring Vargo at through rates to DAI UUTTA, MADRAS, PERSIAN GULF,
RED SEA, BLACK SEA, LEVANT."
and ADRIATIC PORTS), (Also to NATAL, EAST LONDON, PORT ELIZABETH & CAPE TOWN). The Co.'s Steamship
Gisela,
Captain A. Miris, will be despatched as above on
THURSDAY, the 6th February.
3
p.m. pelor to date of sailing.
Cargo will not be received on board after
and Freight, apply to
For further information sa to Pessage
264
SANDER & Co.,
Agents. Hongkong, January 31, 15 &.
241
GLEN LINE OF STHAM PACKETS.
FROM ANTWERP, LONDON AND
STRAITS.
HE Steamship Glenzzon having ar
rived from the above Ports, "Con- signees of Cargo by her. are hereby informed that their Goods are being landed at their risk into the Godowns of the HONGKONG AND KOWLOON WHART, AND Gonow Co.. Lu., at Kowloon, whouse delivery may be obtained.
Optional Cargo will be forwarded unless notice to the contrary he given before No Tox MORELOW.
Cargo remaining undelivered after the 16th Instant will be subject to rent.
No Fire Insurance has been effected. Consignees are requested to present all Claims for damages and/or shortages not later than the 17th Instant, otherwise they will not bo recognised.
Bills of Lading will be countersigned by JARDINE, MATHESON & Co.,
Aijer.ts. Hongkong, February 3, 1806,
270
INDO-CHINA STEAM NAVIGATION
COMPANY, LIMITED.
FROM CALCUTTA, PENANG AND
SINGAPORE,
No Fire Insurance will be effected.
"HONGKONG SHARE MARKET. In his Weekly Sharo Roport dated Elong. kong4th Fob:unty, Mr G. H. Potissie
by market has shown more ac.ivity during nature and most stocks steady at THE Company's S.S. Kuisang having those great armored vessels are not always 5. - Hongkong and Shanghai Banks!
arrived from the ahova Parta, Con- to be depended on to keep on top of water p
an accident, continued Ad- have improved slightly and sales at $181, ignees of Cargo by her are hereby informed miral Rowe. It really could not be const- $181 18183 per cent premium have been that their Gonda will be delivered fram edoa. No, if there is to be unchanged, so that at the present eschasing on board after 4pm. of the 5th Inst.
wear it effected. The London quotation of £425 is alongside.
Cargo impeding the discharge or remain- The land forses will be a
ior port, and in disease of 2/3 it makes our rats about $11 per will be landed at Consigness risk and will play sing it we must resize that the chief share below theirs. Nationala ora wanted work must be done upen the water. There at $26, but there are none offering under expanse into Godowns at East Point. would, of courea, be some operations on the Canadian fractior, hat even there wo are not a strong as some people think.
* It is a koolty problem. I don't know what they are going to do. We navy people Leve been praying for years for fortifications and ships. Now the time he guse and come when we ought to be prepared, and we ain't. We have got much more than we bad ten years ago, but nothing that would stop an armured ship. We would, perhaps, made an end of British commerce, and aur Commerce destroyers would render invaluable service, but even if we did, would it force England to shorten the war by a single day It never has done so beforo."
BAG
NIPPON YUSEN KAISHA.
FOR SINGAPORE, COLOMBO AND
BOMBAY,
The Co.'s Stenship
Miki Maru,
Capt. F. Brown, will be Ports on FRIDAY, the 7th instant, at 8 despatched for the above.
o'clock a m.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
NIPPON YUSEN KAISHA. Dongkong, February 3, 1898.
OCEAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY,
FOR KOBE AND YOKOHAMA,
262
The Steamap Ition, Captain Nisu will bo We despatched on FRIDAY, the 7th Instant
For Freight or Paseage, apply to
BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE,
Agenta. Hongkong, February 8, 1806
277
CHINA NAVIGATION COMPANY, LIMITED.
FOR PORT DARWIN, QUEENSLAND PORTS, SYDNEY & MELBOURNE.
The Steamship
Changir, Captain R. LEs, will be despatched se abord on
FRIDAY, the 7th February, at 3 p.m.
Shipping.
Steamers.
THE OREGON RAILWAY AND
-NAVIGATION COMPANYS
PACIFIO STEAMSHIP LINE.
CHINA AND JAPAN.
PropoRED SAILINGS FROM HOSOKONG, 1895. (SUBJECT TO ALTERATION.)
Monnd Leb
con Wednesday. | 12th Feb. Taking PameNGERS AND ÜARGO POR UNITED STATES AND CANADA, AT THROUGH RATES.
The Steamship
Mount Lebanon will be despatched Lones TORIA, B.C., and PORTLAND, ORE. ior HONOLULU, VIO.
Malls.
CANADIAN PACIFIC RAILWAY COMPANY'S ROYAL MAIL STEAMSHIP LINE.
1896.
SAFETY-SPEED-PUNOTUALITY.
1896.
THE FAST ROUTE BETWEEN CHINA, JAPAN AND EUROPE, PIA CANADA AND THE UNITED STATES
GON, via KODN and YOB A, vn | EMPRESS OF INDIA... Comdr. H. FYBOS, RN. HWBONEBWAY, 19th Feb/94.
|{Calling, at 8BANGHAT, NAGASAKI, KODE, YOKOHAMA & VICTORIA, B.C.
Twin Screw Steamships-6,000 Tous---10,000 Florié power-read 19 knots. PROPOSED SKULANUS FROM BONDZONE. BMPRESS.OF JAPAN..... EMPRESS OF OHINA.Comdr. R. WECHIEALD, RNR WEDNESDAY,
Conde, Geo. A Las, L.N.E. WEDNESDAY, 18th Mehro 8th April/96.
WEDNESDAY, the 12th
Consular Invoice of Gods for United and one Copy must be sent forward by States Points should be in QUADRUPLICATE, the Steamtt to the care of the GENERAL FurIGHT AGENT, Oregon Railway and Navigation Co., Portland, Oregon,
For further information na to Pascago and. Froight, apply to
SHEWAN & Co., -Agents."
Hongkong, January 27, 1806.
Sailing Vessels.
210
JAPAN, and flosally wanky the voyaga TOKOHAMA TO VANCOUVER (BU) THE magailuent Steamships of this Line pass through the famous INLAND BEA OF in 12 DATE, making close connection at Vancouver with the PALATIAL TRANS- CONTINENTAL TRAINS of the CANADIAN PACIFIC RAILWAY leherrg thera daily, and cross the Continent FROM THE PACIFIC TO THE ATLANTIC WITHOUT CHANGE. Close connection is made at Montreal, Quebec, Halitas, Naw York and Boston with all Trans-Atlantic
stic Lines, which passengers to Great Britain and the Continent are givna choice of
Passengere booked through to all principal points and AROUND-THE WORLD. Return tickets to varinas points at reduced rates, Good for 4, 6, 9 and 19 talha,
SPECIAL RATES (Bray class only) granted to Missionaries, Members of the Navel, Military Japan Governments.
Diplomatio and Oivil Services, and to European Offrisis in the Service of Chion
de in the Service CIRCULAR PACIFIC TICKETS Hongkong to Vancouver, Vanccurer
to Sydney FOR SAN FRANCISCO.
Australis vis Honolula, and Sydney to Hongkong i Brabano and Torres Straits, Guac, for months £100 of this Company's route, em The 103 A., British Ship
The
attractive features
limces PALATIAL Brodick Castle;
STEAMSAITS.
(second to none in the World) the LUXURIANOS OF ITS FERGUSON, Master, will load TRANSCONTINENTAL TRAINS (the Company having nceived the highest award hure for the above, Port, and for same at recent Chicago World's Exhibition) and the diversity of MAGNIFICENT will have quick despatch.
MOUNTAIN
AND
LAKE SCENERY through which the Line passes. For Freight, apply to
THE DINING CARS AND MOUNTAIN HOTELS of this route are owned and oporated by the Company, and their appointinents and Culcine are unezoslled." SHEWAN & Co. For further information, Maps, Glaide Booke, Rates of Pausage, ate,, apply to Hongkong, December 5, 1895,
D. E. BROWN, General Agent, PENDER STEERT..
entire voyage. A duly-qualified Surgeon MARING INSURANCES,-A few North
$100
China have be sold at Tla. '220 Yangtzes have boan placed at $121 and and are wanted at the latter rate: Straita have changed hands at 826, and are still obtainatie.
TRE INSURANCES.-Hongkong Fires are in demand at $189. Chius Fires are in the market at 801 with no buyers over $80,
Bill of Lading will be countersigued by JARDINE, MATHESON & Co.,
General Manager:. Hongkong, February 1, 1896.
STEAMSHIP MELBOURNE,
COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES.
262
NOTICE TO CONSIGNERS.
10SSIGNEES o Cargo from London | deaux ex 8.5. Frederic Morel, in connection
and Havre ex S.S. Tigre, and from Bor with the above 3teamer, are hereby laform ed that their Goads with the exception of Opium, Tremure and Valuables are
SHIPPING,Hongkong, Canton and Mu. can Steamboats have hardened and sales at 935 and 8858 ex the dividend of 81.30 pur sexe paid on the 1st February have been offected, also at 38 for the January settis mont, Indo-Ching remain quiet at $57. Fairly large business has been done in Douglas Steamships at 900, the stock THE OLYMPIA.
cleste in demands
REFINERIES-Thore Tokohama, January 2
is no change in ro So far it has been generally couseded that port to atoc
ratocke under this heading. the British oruiser Edgar hold the palm for
MININO
with the result that sales have the Gudowne of the HUFOKONG & KOW.
LOON WHARF & Gobows COMPANY, LD. trial regord of 20.5 khets was nearly a krst heen effected at rates between 60 and $8. and three quarters short of that made by Babbs hare strengthened and shares have Kowloon, whence delivery may be obtained
immediately after lauelog. plaved at
at 84.10 and $4.15. Jelebus the U. 8. orbiser Cympia-21.00 kroz bon sader forced, and 19.8 under natural draft. are also slightly better and abazes have intimation is received from the Consignees Optional Cargo will beforwarded on, pales The latter vessel failed, through stress of changed hande af S.75 vod 69. such adverse circumstances, such as quarab-
before 8 &.m. To-wonRow (Sunday), the 2nd Docks, WHARVES AND GODOWNS.Hong- tine at Honolulu, sto,, to make the recurd hong and Whampoa Docks have riled very
Inst., requnating it to be landed here.
Bills of
Gooda remaining
2277
FOR NEW FORK.
The 3/3 L.II. American Ship Daniel Barnes,
ARFS, Muster, shortly er above Fort, and will he despatched on or pected, will load here for the
about the 13th February, 1890.
For Freight, apply to
CARLOWITZ & Cn. Hongkong, Fatdary 14, 1826:
Mails.
2433
U. 8. Mail Line.
PACIFIC MAIL STEAMSHIP COMPANY.
VIA INLAND SEA OF JAPAN AND HONOLULU,
· Bongkong, January 28, 1896,
To Let.
TO LET
Seven Rooms and TennisLand. Apply to
ROAD..
2069
MR. L. SIMON, Birque de l'Indo-Chine, Hongkong, November 5, 1895,
TO LET:
IST FLOOR of No. 12, Queen's Roan CESTRAL, suitable for OFFICES or DWELLING ROOMS,
No. 2, DODDIYL STRELE, suitable for OFFICES ON DWELLING ROOMS.
Apply to
LINSTEAD & DAVIS, Hongkong, November 30, 1836, - 2223
TO LET
TO. 3, WEST VILLAS,
PROPOSED SAILINGS FRON HONGKONG No. 1, WEST TERRACE.
China (via Nagatahi,`
Kobe, Inland Ses, SATURDAY, Feb. 8, Yokohama and s
at Room,
Honolalatir
Apply to
G. G. ANDERSON, Bengkong, December 4, 1806.
2264
TO LET.
Peru (viz
Nagasaki,
Kobe, Inland Ses SATURDAY, Feb. 22,
And Yokohama)...
City of Rio de Janeiro
at nooz.
Via Nagasaki, TheDAY, Mar. 12, DWELLING HOUSES
Kobe, Inland Sea and Yokohama)...)
at pool.
HE . S. Ma Steamship CHINA
The attention of Puntongers is directed to. the Superior Accommodation offered is situated: forward of the Engiuos. I will be despatched for SAN FRAN by this Steamor. First-class Saloun A Reizigerating Chamber ensures the GISCO, vid NAGASAKI, KOBE, IN- supply of Fresh Previsions during the LAND SEA, YOKOHAMA, and HONO- LULU,on SATURDAY, the 8th February, carried, and the Vensel is atted through at Noun, seking Paanongers and Freight out with Electric Light.
for Japan, the United States, and Europe,
Steamers of this lius pass through the INLAND SEA OF JAPAN, and Call-at HONOLULU, ad passengers are allowed break their journey at any point en route. Through Passage Tickets granted England, France, and Germany by all Man-Atlantic lines of Stearners, and to the i principal cities of the Doiled States or
For Proight or Passago, apply ko.
BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE,
210
Hongkong, January 31, 1880.
INDO-CHINA STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY, LIMITED.
FOR SINGAPOKE, PENANG AND
CALCUTTA.
cation,
Rates may be attained on: appli
Passengers holding through ORDERS TO BUROPE have the choice of the Overland The Co.'s Steamship | Rail routes from: San Francisco, including
Kutsang
the 60UTHERN PACIFIO, DENTRAL Capt, GEO. PAYEE, wil PACIFIC, UNION PACIFIC, DENVER be despatched se ahora aud RIO GRANDE and NORTHERN
swiftness on the Pasilio station, though her demod jars have been in trong being landed and stored at their risks into: ) où MONDAY, the 10th Instart, at 6 p. AVIFIO RAILWAYS; also the CANA
expected from her on her totage hither firin, and after aulas at 148 per ment, pre- the Undersignal will be countersigned 13
un Dininied after SAETE--
naross the Pacifing but yesterday morning plum are wanted at 1484 par cent. pro. she started for Kobe at 2 a.. and was mids. Kowloon Wharf shares are outs of Dar, the Sch Instant, at Noon, will be calculated to arrive at the sister port laat | favour at $475,
સ LANDS, HOTELS AND BUILDINGS.-Houg.bject to rent, and landing charges. evering about 8 o'clock. The trip was not intended to be under full pressure all the hung Tauds have been sold at $8 and ore
All Claims weer best in me on or ao 8-hour rap from Rick being now w cuquired for at $684. Kawinan Lands are SAZURDAY, the 8th Instant, or they way; no
are quiet at $15 ex the dividend of 80 reserved for a high speed test. This taat,
will not be recognized. howarer, was probably. not attempted.
On deats per share paid on the 31st January her way bither from Kobe the Gadic paesed Hongkong Hotels are in demand at 321,
Island
the cruiser about 75 miles out. She then but there are no abores offering at the rate, seemed to be under full eteam,
wing through the waves amid a raass of are asked for at $6.75. Geo. Fenwicks are Plowing spams at some 16 or 17 kosta da bour. She wanted at $21 and Ioes it $101. Ewos was then making way against u houd wind have been sold at Tis. 69, but are now that waa
aa half
gale and in a very heavy enquired for at Tie. pon. Her lully
free-beard and upper worke presented such a resistance to the wind that Deurve a recent thanderstorm in Australia it was impossible for her to go at a record there was an extraordinary fall of hail. pace, especially with the cea that was ou. The hail fell thickly. The mefority of it No niwa has yet been received regarding was like este pressed sow, and although her arrival at Kobe.
some of it looked the round as marbles, the largest
part was oval do shape, with a little
and 15
WILE MISCELLANEOC,Boogkong Electrics
All Damaged Packages will be examined on FRInay, the 7th inst., at 3 p.m.
No Fire Insurance has been dested.
C. TOURNAIRE, Acting Agent, Hongkong, February 1, 1880.
Insurances.
289
For Freight at Pastage, apply to
JARDINE, MATHESON & O...
General Managers. Hongkong, February 4 1874.
CHINA NAVIGATION COMPANY, LIMITED.
280
DIAN PACIFIC
AOTIC RAILWAY
on payment of £4.in
to the regular tarif rate £4. in addition
sergate i holding orders FOR OVER OITIES in the United Staten have, between San Francisco and Chicago, the
of the SOUTHERN PACIFIC option PORN FRAL PACIFIC, UNION PACIFIO
DENVER and RIO GRANDE and other direct connecting Railways, and from Ubie
FOR SINGAPORE, SAMARANG AND Ago to destination, the choice of direct
BOURABAYA.
The Steamship "
Shantung, Capt. FRAMPTON, will be derpatched as abaro on
MONDAY; the 10th February.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE, -Arts. Hongkong, January 30, 1898.
SHIRE LINE OF STEAMERS,
FOR NAGASAKI, KOBE AND. YOKOHAMA.
239
NORTH BRITISH AND MERCANTILE
The Steamship INSURANCE COMPANY.
Rudnershire, TOTAL FONDS AT 31ST DECEMBER, 1804,
Capt. Davies, E.N.will 911,671,018 2a, 24.
£3,000,000.00 on or about 15ESDAY, the 11th Instant
be despatched as above £2.700.000.0.0 £687,500.0,0
For Freight or Passage, apply to
DODWELL, CARLILL &
Agents. £1,646,558, 18.7
Hongkong, February 3, 1888.
£2,410,092.7:3
TAVING beca appointed AGENTS of the Agcept EUROPEAN and CHINESE RISKS at above Company we are prepared to Current Raton,
The Kote Chronicle saye:-The following fattening of two, sidan. Some photos of the Authorised Capital telegram respecting the Olympia's rus to largest were taken at the Observators, and Sabsoribed Capital Hobe bas hess received in Yuliukams: as the hailstones melted they presented the Paid up Oapital...
The Olympic struck a gale. She made 1 eppocrates of being found in rings of alear Fire Funds............. knots, and averaged 15 kusts to Epba. and opaque too in alternate layers. in all She broke her. forward dock stanchions and seven layers were seen in some pieces. In Ravenue Fiza Branch carried away her bridge rails. They made most cases a small speck of compressed snow bor gou
had formed in the centre of the stone Brand this was deposited a shell of clear tos and round that another shell of
opaque foe, Them Rather of Olear and again one of 98. spagne, and then
olear, finally a thick opaque coating of solidified Bow, In instances these alternate layera wore, s stated, seven in number. As far as could be seen the hallstones were not of the same structure. Some seemed to be composed of QUAQUE" Snow." The ringa mentioned
::
RAGIALS' FIANGH—The finest in the World Touch and tone unequalled. Bola Agents, W. Robinson and Co.
WHYTE-Don't you think Bed is a good descriptive writer? Binck-Yes, goally bat ho makes mistakes sometimo, WAS
For instance? Black-Well, he was dat by placing the stones on writing of a naval battle once, and he said were made by fane sulted into dos
SHWIN & Co.
Agents.
1300
13 July, 1896,
UNION ASSURANCE SOCIETY.
Canalibited in the Reign of Queen Anne 4.D. 1714) CAPITAL FULLY SUBSCRIBED, £460,000, Datiral Pain Up, £180,000, MAKANANAL IKOɔks, £230,000.
lines.
Particulars of the various routes can be kad on application.
HOUSES in Rivoy, TERRACE, No. 3. ALVESTON TERRACE
No. 17, LYNDBUrst Terrace, No. 10, STEWART TERRACE, at the PRAR Semi-detacheal side Win- South, Good Tenais. acea facing Cours. Rent-$40, Unfurnished; £65. Furnished.
No. VICTORIA VIEW, Kow.
LOON.
TOP FLOOR of Ho. 4, BLUS
BUILDINGS.
Apply to
THE HONGKONG LAND ENVEST.
MENT & AGENCY Co., Ltd. Hongkong, February 3, 1896 288
TO LET FURNISHED.
TO. J, CEQUE TERASOE, Com
plete view of the Harbour.
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care of China dfail Ofios. Hongkonu, January 15, 1286, 116
TO LET.
Intimations.
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