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· FROM LONDON, ANTWERP AND
STRAITS.
ONSIGNEES of Cargo are hereby
informed that all Goods are being
landed at their risk into the Godowas of
To Let.
TO LET.
[O. 3, WEST VILLAS,
N°.
Apply to
G. C. ANDERSON, Hongkong, Decumber 4, 1895
TO LET.
WELLING HOUSES--
the HONGKONG & KOWLOON WHARF & D HOUSES RITON TERRACE. GODOWN COMPANY, at Kowloot, whunte andfar from the Wharvos delivery may be obtained.
No Claims will be admitted after the Gouds have left the Godowns, and all Goods remaining undelivered after the 17th Inst. will bo
bo subject to rent.
AU Claims against the Stormor must be presented to the Undersigned on or before the 17th Inst., or they will not be recognisesi, All broken, chafed, and damaged Goods ses to be left in the Godowns, where they will be oxamined on the 17th Inst, at 3 p..
No Fire
Fire Insurance has been affected. Consignoos are hereby notified that before delivery of the Cargo can be obtained they must sign an Avoruge Bond, which is lying at the Office of the Undersigned.
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*TUSCULUM, MAGAZINE GAP-
FURNISHES.
Destination
TUE CHINA MAIL.
Vessels Advertised as Loading.
Vessil.
Awoy and Tamsul..... Hailong (8)................... Australian Pors.......Changah. (B).... Broinen & Ports 1 OaS chsen (9)...... Chefco & Newchwaug. Whamos ()...... Havre and London. Turbo (8)
component. Verona (8)....... Kobe ant Yokohama. Strathnevis (s). Loudon, v. Suez Casa Priem (e).... London & Portaolí
Auts.
Date of Leavin
Douglas Lapraik & Co. April 19, daylight. Butterhold & Swiro April 24, at 3 p.m. Norddantachor Lloyd April 28 at 9 am, Battertiuld & Swirs.April 18, daylight. Arnhold, Kueburg &0 April 20
P. & O. 5. N. Co......[April 24, at noon.
Carlill
1& Co. April 17, daylight. & Seire... April 1 10.
Londou. v. P. &
0. S.
2. 0... April 23, at noon.
London
FIRST FLOOR of No. 4, BLUE, V
Load. Marseilles.
BUILINON,
(8)...........
·lanton (8)............
a. Fra Ayta (8,3($)......
Manila. Marse-Ro v. Baig
P. & 0.8. N S. N.
About Aprd 21. Holliday, Wis & Co.. About April 23. P. & O. S. N. Uq..... About May 5. Jardina
No 4, KNUTSFORD TEKKAOE, 'Mr'lar& Lidon,v.$.CGloushid (1),
20pril 20, at 5 p.m.
KOWLOON.
Apply to
THE HONGKONG LAND INVEST.
MENT & AGENCY Co., LTD. Hongkong, April 1, 1896.
433
Maritime April 29, at 10 am.
About May 1....
17.
Miles, Ben&'burz Drottin Rickmers (a) Arnhold Karberg&Co. April 1 New York,. Sunna Rdnorshice (s)......... Dudwell, Carill & Co. About April 30. New Yorkururd O. Toboy....Somn & Co.......
Frank nog. v. Belgic (st..
()....
10.
&0. . . Quick despatch, May 3, daylight. Showes & Co... Quick despatch.
tortield &
Swiru... April 18. & 0. 5.
8. S. Co... Abuat April 19. P. & 0. 8. &. U... About Siensson & Co. April 18, daylight.
Aprilpril 18,
2t, at noon.
Frane 30, v. Jan Porů (#)......... Pacific M. 8. 3. c. 725, at noon. San P Franciees... Qen Clizabeth... Shanghai. Ta-day's Advertisements. 'bai, 'ki, 'back Y'alUaylon (a)........
Shanghai.
Ravonna (a)........ Spore, Have&or Nets (3).
Penang &'t Arratoon Apdar (8)... Walow.............. Namoa (8)......
NOTICE.
Swatow
Bills of Lading will be countersigned by. THE SUPPLY OF GRANITE TO THE Sydney & Mizuno
DODWELL, CARLILL & Co.,
Agents,
Hongkong, April 11, 1800,
Intimations.
GOVERNMENT OF MANILA.
Tacoma (Wash.), Tioutaic........ ESPECTING the ADJUDICATION in Vancunce (B.J
770R24 DI TENDERS for FCRSISHING
CHAS. J. GAUPP & Co., Chronometer, Watch & Clock Makers, Jewellers, Goll & Scereaiths, AUTICAL, SCIENTIFIC AND
N METEOROLOGICAL
BIND.
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AND TELESCOPES.
BITONE'S LIQUID AND OTHER COMPANKPH. ADMIRALTY & IMRAY CRARTS, NAUTICAL BOOKS,
English SILVER & ELZOTRO-PLATED WARE. Christofo & Co,'e ELECTRO-PLATED WARE. GOLD & SILVER JEWELLERY in great variety. DIAMONDB
AND m
DIAMOND JEWELLERY, A Splendid Collection of the Latest LONDON PATTERNY, at very moderate prices. 724
Waterbury Watches.
SERIES 'L'or Lady's Size $1.50 each.
Do. 'J' or Gent's do. @ $4.50 do.
Do.
· 'E' of do.
Apply to
do. $4.00 do.
THE MITSUI BUSHAN KAISHA,
3, Queen's Road Contra!;
Hongkong, December 28, 1895. 2404
WINDSOR HOTEL
THE
HONGKONG.
BIS ESTABLISHMENT, situated in the
elegant Building known on CON NAUGHT HOUSE,' offers First-Class Ac commodation to Residents and Travelers,
Passenger Elevator, from Entrance Hall
|
the GOVERNMENT of MANILA with GRANITE, none will be considored
loan
they are in accordance with the directions given by the CONSUL for SPAIN is Hong-
kong.
All Particulars and Plans can be soon at the OFF CE of the SPANISH CONSULATE Iatant. Hongkong, until WEDNESDAY, the 22nd ¦
Hongkong, April 16, 1890.
ano (3) ... Victoria (5).... Nanchang (a).....
Yokohama and Kobf..Tiyan (s)
Today's Advertisements.
COMPUSITORS WANTED. TEADY EMPLOYMENT will be given to Reliable mon-NEWS and JOB.
Apply to
EING.
807
PUBLIC AUCTION,
THE Undersigned has received instrno-
tions to Sell by Public Auction, un
TUESDAY,
the 21st April, 1896, at 2.30 p.m., at his Sales Rooms, Queen's Road,-
HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, &c.,
(For Seiry Accounts),
comprising:
TAPESTRY and CurONNE-COVERED DRAW- ING-ROOM SUITES.
MABEL-TOP CENTRE and Site TABLES. BLACKWOOD STANDS and Sroots.
BEVELLED GLASS OVERMANTELA. CARPETS and Ruan
VASES and ORNAMENTS.
EXTENSION DINING TABLE, SIDEBOARD, DINNER WAGGONE, Oncoxray, Glass and PLATED WARR
GLASS BOOK-CASE, DEAK and WRITING TATE
DOUBLE and SINGLE IRON BEDSTEARS. WARDROBES with BEVELLED GLASS DOORS, CHEST OF DRAWERS, MARBLE-TUP BUREAU with DEVELLED GLASS, DRESSING TABLES and MakLE-TOI WASHSTANDS,
A LARGE ELECTRIC BATTERY, ONE CAMERA.
Ales
&C.,
$30.
TERMS OF SALs.-As customary.
J. M. ARMSTRONG,
Auctioner.
Hongkong, April 10, 1800,
U. S. Mail Line.
800
PACIFIC MAIL STEAMSHIP COMPANY.
to each Floor, in charge of experienced VIA INLAND SEA OF JAPAN AND
Attendant.
for
Favourable Arrangements made Families and for Mouthly or Extended Periods.
P. ROHM, Proprietor and Manager. Hongkong, November 24, 1894.
FOR SALE.
1907
Messrs. Kelly & Walsh's List
includes the following Work by Dr. EITEL:-
EUROPE IN CHINA: The History of Hongkong, from the beginning to the
on
A
HONOLULU,
PROPOSED SAILINGS Prom HONGLONG.
Peru (via Nagasaki, SUNDAY, MAY 3,
Kube, Inland Sex
at daylight. And Yokchau)
City of Rio de Janeiro
at noon,
(via Nagasaki,THURSDAY, May 21, Kobe, Inland Sen and Yokohama... City of Peking (via)
to
Nagasaki, Kobe, SUNDAY, June 7, Inland Sea, Yoko at daylight. Launa & Honolulu),
1882 Hongkong, 1895, $6,50, year 120
BUDDHIEM: HANDBOOK OF
THE U. 8, Mail Stonmah PERU Sanskrit-Chinese Dictionary. Second will be despatched for SAN FRAN Edition.
1888. $2.50. CISCO, viá NAGANAKI, KOBE, IN. THRER LE
BUDDHISM. LAND SEA and YOKOHAMA, on SUN- Third Edition. Bongkung, 1884. $1.50. DAY, the 3rd May, at Daylight, taking PENGSHUI: Rudiments of Chinese Passengers and Freight tur Japan, the
Natural Selenco, Hongkong, 1875, United's
Stator, and Europe. $2.00.
Steamers of this line pass through the CHINESE DICTIONARY IN THE CAN INLAND SEA OF JAPAN, and call at TON DIALECT. Four Volumes, with HONOLULU, and passengers are allowed Appendix. Hongkong, 1877. $10.00
o break their journey at any point en route, Raned, $11.50, CHINESE SCHOOLBOOKS. Translated. Through Fange Tickets granted so England, Franco, and Germany by all trans-Atlantic lines of Stentners, and to the rincipal cities of the United States or Rates may be obtained on appli- cation.
Passengers holding through ORDERS TO EUROPE have the choice of the Overland routes from San Francisco, including the SOUTHERN PACIFIC, CENTRAL FIO, UNION PACIFIC, DENVER PACIFIC, and RIO GRANDE and NORTHERN
1. Tho Trimetrical Classic. II. The Thousand Words Poom, $0.50 per sot. Hongkong, August 9, 1895. 1476
Insurances.
Rail
CHINA MAIL' OFFICE,
#Pytham Street.
Hongkong, April 16, 1896.
"DOUGLAS STEAMSHIP COMPANY, LIMITED.
FOR SWATOW.
The Co.'s Stenmahip
Numea,
Captain HALL, will be deepatchod rur the above Port on SATURDAY, the 18th Instant, at Daylight.
Fur Freight or Passage, apply to
804
DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co., General Manager >> Hongkong, April 16, 1896.
DOUGLAS STEAMSHIP COMPANY, LIMITED.
FOR AMOY AND TAMS VI.
The Co.'s Sternship
Bailoony, Captain DAVIS, will be legputoled for the above Ports on SUNDAY, the 19th Instant, at Daylight
For Freight or l'assage, apply
DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co., General Mangers. Hongkong, April 16, 1836.
805
INDO-CUINA STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY, LIMITED.
FOR MANILA VIA AMOY.
The Co.'s Steamship
Yreusang,
İD. Sage, Co. April 18, daylight
Douglas Laprait
Grub, Livingston & Co. About April 17. Nor. PicH. & R. Co. April 30, at noge, Butterüold & Swice...JApril 22.
Butterfield & Swire...April 23.
DEPARTURES, April 16-
Choysang, for Canton. Chunskar, fug Sustow. China, for Nagasaki and San Francisco. Ktm, for Sargen. Lyderiwrn, for Katshmolzu.
Like Hickmers, for Shanghai.
lavers, for Nagasaki,
Glenggie, for Shanghai.
Hongkung, for Bouw and Haiphong. Ziro. for Amy and Manila. dkrpano. for Canton,
Sbine Rickmers, fur Amoy. Namyong, for Amacy.
Dardurus, for Singapore and London.
PASSENGERS. AKRIVED,
Per Loo Sok, from Koh-ai-chang, 50 Chi-
Пro
Per Yunsung, from Manila, Messrs Stupleten. Viliet and 48 Chinuas.
Per Hiroshima Maru, from Bombay, &c, Mr Miller
Pur Nerana, from Coast Ports, Mra Farrier. Mra Graz, and 60 Chiasso,
Ter Yong Ching from Swatow, 54
пева.
MEMOS. FOR TO-MORROW.
BIRTH.
At Tiojow, Manchuria, on the 15th March, the Wife of THOMAS L. BUANDES,
MARRIAGE.
Sbipping. Daylight.—Strathmeris loaves for Kobe, M.B., O.M., Edin., of a Daughter, Dorothes Rickmers leaves for 'burg, H.B.M.'s Consalate, by die Nicholas J. At Shanghai, on the 6th April, at Miscellaneous.
Bannen, Consul General, and afterwards at Ht. Joseph's Cathedral, by the Rev. Father Frio, GERTRUDE APézu, eldest surviving of Shanghai, to ALTEED DENNY, fourth on daughter of the late Henry Smith Bidwell, of the late John Rubert Luwe, of Newstou House, near Stamford, England.
Goods por Elektra undelivered after this
date Bubject to rent. Gunds per Harrow undelivered after this
date subject to ront.
General Memoranda. MONDAY, April 20:-
Goods per Maria Valeria andelivered
after this data subject to rent, 8.30 p.m.-Convocation of Victoria Chap-
ter.
TUESDAY, April 21-
Goods per Stoamor Sydney unclaimed
after Naon subject to rant,
2,30 p.m.-Auction of Sundry House-
hold
Armitaro, &c., at Me J. M.;
Gooda per
Pio IX undelivered after this date subject to rent.
Goods per Deike Rickmers undelivered
after this date subject to rent.
WEDNESDAY, April 22:-
date subject to rent.
THURSDAY, April 25:-
Share Regictor of The Olizers Freehold Mines, Ltd., clonal from this date to the 7th May, inclusivo.
Exchange.
Hosaxona, April 16, 1896.
In London
Back, Wire, CUP
Ir
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15
On domand
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daya' sight,
4 months' sight,
Crodite, 4
Documentary, 4 months'aight,
In Parlem
On demand,
H
Orodita, 4 months' right,
Ja Berlia--Demand....
In New York-
2/2
30
*.. 2.74 2.70
2.22
On demand,
631
Credits, 60 days' sight,
54
Ja Bora bay-
Wire.
185
183
186
On demand,
Calcutta-
Wire,
***
dound,
On de
Ou domand,
'n Shanghai-
30 days' sight, privato paper Gold Leaf, 100 uno (per tael) Chi-Soveratona (Bank's buying rate)
itsar (por 02.)...
Per Anjer Hard, from Saigon, 12 Chi-
ncke,
Quotations. HONGKONG, April 16, 1896.
Per Ceylon, for Hongkong: from London, Mr Kerlot Hughes; from Singapore, Mr Larken and servant, ad 180 Chinese, From London: for Shanghai, Meeste . W. Frasor, and Miss McRae. Gordon and Bloghard; for Yokohama, Mr | OPIUM--New Patas, cash,... 745
014
cash,... 765 New Bouates, anah, 783 Old
cash, 760 New Male, cradit,
DJEPARTED.
Por Chumahan, for Swatow, 100 Chinese. Pur Glen yle.fr Shaughai, 2 Chinese. l'er Esmeralda, for Manila, Messrs Alfred Mohihose, A. W. Campbell, Mr and Mrs Edward Waber, Miss Ruby Barto, Mr Saudoral
and eurvaut, Messi A. F. Carrick and John Kennedy.
Per China, for Nagasaki, Mr W. E. Hunt, and 12
Japanes Er Kobe, Rev. G. B. Devik, Mr and Mrs Ryerson, and Lieut. Close; for Yokohams, Mr and Mrs T. Simons, Mr J. Noodside, Lieut. Campbell, Mies Van Buren, and 6 Chines; for Hong- Mr Yuen Cheous; for San Francisco, lalu, Miae M. L Oran, Mr E. J. Bates, Mrs Clark, Mr Geo. B. Hunt, M.ss Hunt, Miss P. Hu, Mr and Mrs G. Butchison ; for London, Mirasra Wan. 4. Kiay, Ed. Hut
Capt. W. WADULOV3, will be despatched as above on MONDAY, 20th Instant, at 5 p..
This Steamer han superior Accoada-chison and W. H. Purcell. tion for First-class Passengers.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
JARDINE, MATHESON & Co.,
Weneral ManageTA: Hongkong, April 16, 1-6.
805
FOR SINGAPORE, HAVRE AND HAMBURG, (Calling at NAPLES for landing Passengers if sufficient inducement offers).
(Taking Carya at through ratez to ANTWERP, AMSTERDAM, ROTTER. DAM, LISBON, OPORTO, LONDON, LİVERPOOL AND BREMEN.)
The Steamship Niete. Cap. E. G.PTAFF will bo Ports on TUESDAY, the 21st Instant, at despatched for the above
Noon.
Por Houglamy, for fleihow, Rev. Street, and 100 Chinese; for Haiphong, Mr Thivni lior, fir and Mrs. Jensen; fur Hanoi, M: and Mrs Schwabs and daughter,
Pe Dardanus, for London, Messra C. F. Sauth and G. Ledeaf
Per Zira for Amoy, &e., 3 Europeans, and 69 Cimess.
Per Namyong, for Amoy, 200 Chinese, TO DEPART
Per Petrarch, for Saigon, 12 Ohinese. Por Taksang, sur Tientsin, 4 Europeans, and 8 Chineze,
Par Frej, for Pakhoi, 50 Chinese.
SHIPPING REPORTS.
The British steamer Loo. Sak raporte Had no weather throughout the passage, with light S. E. viuds and modernte sa the passage has been made in 6 days, 20 hours. The s. 8. Daring, leaving 10 hours ahead, was paced at 9.30 p.m., outside of Greau Island.
The Japanese ateamer Hiroshima Maru Left Singapore on the 9:k, at 6 reports: p.., light variable winds and fine weather till the lith; then fresh Southerly winde UP god
Un the 13th, N Ely winds and Arrived in port on luth, at 810zy weather. 8 p.m.
The British steamer Darius reports: Experienced light variable winds and fire weather throughout.
This Steamer has superior Accommoda. attion for First and Second Class Passengers and carries a Doctor and a Stewardess.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
SIEMSSEN & C., Agents. Hongkong, April 16, 1896.
SHIPPING:
ARRIVALS.
April 15:-
Loo Sok, British str., 1,050, Jas. B. Jack- FIELD & SWORE.
The British fatentur Yuensing reports: Experienced light to moderate variable with smooth sea and fine weather, winde, wil Hongkong, April 16th. till att
The British
Riesmer Namoz reports:
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7
246 75
9.00
$u .
DEATHS.
At Caroles, avar Paris, on the 27th February, LOUIS ADULTHE GRAPSA, in his 87th year.
At Wuhu, on the lat April, JENS VI900 THOEWALD LARSEN, Ohinese Imperiul Cos- toms Service.
al 7.00 p.m.
The China Mail.
HONDEGNG, THURSDAY, APRIL 16, 1896.
THURSDAY, APRIL 16, 1896.
ciency. As a body the European ses tion of the Hongkong Police Forse will compare in intelligence, behaviour, tact and efloiency with the police in any the Indian section have distinguished town in the Empire, sad the members of
themselves on many occasions for acts of conspicuous bravery; but certain so called reforms introduced by a young the contentment and peace of mind e and zealous officer have not conduced to necessary where a large body of men is concerned, and especially men of mixed nationality. A wins step was taken when the odious system of black marks was modified, but much wors requises to be done, and His Excellency would
well advised to have a thorough on- quiry into the Police Department with the object of abolishing grievances and
LOCAL AND GENERAL
PASSED SUEZ ÇANAL. (SUPPLIED THROUGH KLUTER). OUTWARD BOND-Chartai, Murob &; Olympia, 19; Ma'aeca, 20; Breconshire, Glengarry,
Hertha, Manila, Natal, Teuser, 31; Magune, Borneo, Puthan, Myrmidon, Aggi, Bellona, St. Ronald, April 76
Melbourne, Hector, Oceana, 10
Karlsruhe, 14.
30-Tur publicatim of the issue commenced of placing the Force on a higher plane of allioionoy. No stigma would attach to the gallant officer who has just taken over the command of the Force, nor to his immediate predecessor (Commander Hustings); in fact, no stigma need at- tach to any one, because the policy which has given rice to discontent was adopted, we have not the slightest reason for Gonda per Glangyle undelivorod after this ANOTHER armed gang robbery at doubting, with the best intentions Wanchai ought to suggest to our ralors for the Force and the Colony. But the very important question whether the there is necessity for an independant on- Colony is net inadequately policed. quiry. Looking to the greater question Having decided to abrogate the light of the safety of the public from the do and-pass regulations one of our most predations of Chinese criminals, some valuable aids the prevention of crime thing must surely be done. It is the authorities should have satisfed little short of a scandal that we can offer themselves that the Captain Saperin-so protection for cur peaceful Chinese cendent of Police has a suficient num-traders, that it is possible, in this year ber of men under his command, actually of Grace for a gang of armed ruffices to resident in the Colony and actually on enter any house or shop in the Colony, gaged on police duty, to protect the torrorise its occupants, close the door, peaceable and well-behaved residents of ransack the place, and carry off the Colony from the audacious depreda- every article of value. An increase of tions of the soum of the Kwangtung the Police Force is necessary, appar 2/28Province. There is no necessity to use ently; but weighed down as the Colony extravagant language regarding the is at present by Exchange Compensation present state of affairs. The simple to a largo staff of officials and burdened narration of facts well within the know- by a Military Muiet altogether out of ledge of these in authority should be proportion to the resources of the Colony, convincing enough that thore is some- we fail to see how increased safety can thing rotten in our little commonwealth, be obtained for the community without At the end of 1805, in consequence incurring additional burdens which it is of the occurrence of two or three not well able to bear. The Government armed gang robberies in the most has a great responsibility in this matter, commonly frequented strents in the responsibility that is shared by the Colony, Commander Hastings, then Unudicial Members of the Legislative Acting Captain Superintendent of Pa. Council, We hope the condition of lies, called into existence the long-dor the Police Force, more especially in ita mant regulations requiring every China-relation to the prevention of crims, will man abroad after sunset to carry a light be investigated at an early data. and a pass. Except where prosecutions were instituted against transgressora of these regulations, erime diminished; in fact, during the enforcement of the law there were no cases of serious crime. Certain Chinese, who bave since distin- guished themselves for their anti-British proclivities, took a prominent part in agitating for the suppression of the re- gulations, and were supported by & small section of the Foreign community and the Chinese interested in theatres, eating-houses and places of questionable repute. The Government, foolishly as we think, yielded to the pressure. Since then, within the last few months, crime has been on the in- crease, and two, if not more, gang rob beries have bean perpetrated. We do not attribute this to the suppression of the light-and-pass regulations, although, doubtless, theso regulations, in the opi nion of those best able to form an opi- nion on the subject, were potent factors in the prevention of crime. It must not be forgotten that Commander Hastings, in his yearly report published in Febru ary last, drow attention to the fact that the polies force was nuder-manned. fle says: "The average strength of the Police Force during the year 1895 bas boon 358, its greatest strength, in Feb., 590, and its least in August, 685. In December it was 541. Exclusive of men on leave, the European force has bean, on an average, 6' men short, and tho Indian contingent 40. In December the latter Wat 53 below strength and the Europeans 7; the total of all being 541. To endeavour to some extent to supplement the Instinas The 30 temporary Chinese Constables were very feeble one. Several Europeans The engaged, but the substitute has been a
were engaged locally, but save for the Water Police the practice is not fruitful. of success. The men are not trained Constables (whereas the recruits from The the United Kingdom are). During their probationary period they are merely learners, not available for street duty, and, frequently, at the expiration of tho PORT after removal should be reated a suitable or remunerative employment. three montha, they have found more month before CHU, When required for One result of the failure to recruit drinking at opes it should be ordered Indiane Las been that they have had no to be decanted at the Dispensary be- leave, and it has been not unnaturally a fore being sent out
source of considerable dissatisfaction, several good men having resigned.' In The
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Allowance, Taels,... Old Malws, credit,. Allowance, Toele,.. Persian, Uily
Allowance, Taola, Persian, Paper tied Allowance. Taola,... -
A. S. WATSON &
LIMITED.
ESTABLISHED A.D. 1841.
Co.,
Wines and Spirits.
ALL these are selected by our London House, bought direct at first hand, im ported in wood and bottled by ourselves thus saving all intermediate profits, and enabling us to cupply the best growths at MODERATE PRICES.
PRICE LISTS, with Full Details, to be had on Application,
rooks
thef BOUND -Fallodon Hall, Len-
PACIFIC RAILWAYS; also the CANA. ¡ sòu. Koh-si-cling April 9. Rice.-BUTTER Left Fo chew on the 13th April, had mode. SHERRY.-Excellent Dinner and After connection with the reduction of the
NORTH BRITISH AND MERCANTILE INSURANCE COMPANY. TOTAL FUNDS AT 31ST DECEMBER, 1894, £11,671,018 2a, 2d,
DIAN PACIFIO RAILWAY on payment Authorised Capital.... .....23,000,000.8.0 of £4 in addition to the reg Bubscribed Capital.. £2.750,000.00
regular tariff rate. Passengers holding orders FOR OVER Paid-up Capital.... £687,500.0.0 LAND CITIES in the United States Ave, Fire Funds...
£2,410,092.7.3 between San Francisco and Chicago, the Revenue Fire Branch.£1,046,350.18.7 option of the SOUTHERN
FACIFIC, CENTRAL PACIFIO, UNION PACIFIC, "AVING been appointed AGENTS of the DENVER and RIO GRANDE and other HA
above Company we are prepared to direct connecting Eailways, and from Chi-| Accept EUROPEAN and Onese BASKS at CAR
to destination, the choice of direct Current Rates.
13 July, 1895.
SHEWAN & Co.,
Agents.
1300
UNION ASSURANCE SOCIETY.
(Instituted in the Lésign of Queen Anne 4.D. 1714)
CAPITAL FULLY SUBSCRIBED, £450,000. CAPITAL PAID Ur, £180,000.
TOTAL ANNUAL INCOME, £850,000.
V
"Particulars of the various routes can ba
on application.
had
Special rates (first class only) are granted to Missionaries, mombers of the Naza Military; Diplomatic, and Civil Services, to European officials in service of Chin and Japan, and to Government officials and their families.
Skarpano, Norwegian steamer, 1,396, Late S. W. wind, with dense fog to Dadd Tolleson Pet Wellus April 13, Coal N.N.E. wind and fuggy. Weather. Loft Island; from thents to port, mederate SHEWAN & Co.
on Amoy Hiroshima Maru, Japancae str. 2.031, dull overcast weather to make; from the 14th, had light N.E. wiud and C. A. Andersen, Bombay and Singapore thence to port, fozgy weather. Lei: Swe- April 9, General.-NIPPON YOSE KARA. too on the 15th, had light to moderato
April 16;-
E.N.E. wind and thick foggy weathor throughout.
Th
"
Taksang, British steamer, from Canton.
German steamer Swatew reports: Darists, British steamer, 2.130, J. Curry, Left eji April 10th, at 2 pan., had misty Bangkok April 9, Rice.--DoDWELL, CARELL and foggy weather from Goto Island to port & Co.
last night and this morning deste fag ont- Fuensary, British steamer, 1.106, W. side; first part, 6.8.E. winds; last twodays Waddiloso, Manila April 19, GeruralN.. modurats all the time. JARDINE, MATHESON & On.
The British steamer Anjar Head reporte: throughout, hazy towards Hongkong, Had strong S.E, wind and foe weather
Bentaria, British atr., 1,450, A. Wallace,
Pailla of Lading issued for trans. Mji April 10, Cual.-GIBB, LIVINGSTON
THE Undersigned, having been appointed Coutral and South America, by the Com.
to Yokohama and other Japan Porte, to Sar. Francisco, to Atlantic and TOTAL INVENTED FUNDS EXCEED £3.700,000. Inland Cities of the United States, vis Overland Railway, to Havana, Trinidad, and Daniorare,
and to peris in Mexico,
pany's and corrooting Steamers
Freight will be reedvod on board until s Ban the day prorions to saling Parcel
Asesi of the above Society in Bong- Long, in proparod to issue Pozaca against FIRE on the usual terms.
1621
HARRY WICKING,
Praya Central
Not Responsible for Debts.
- bo
at offes unti 5 p.m., same day; all Parcel Paskager ahould be marked to address in full; value of samo la required.
Consular Invoices to accompany Cargo destined to points beyond San Francisco In the United States, should be sout to the Company's Offices in Sealed. Envelopes, addressed to the Collector of Oustoms at Sati
Neither the Captain, the Agents, nor Owners will be Responsible for Bay Debt contrasted by the Officers or Francisco, Creme of the following Vessels, during their stay in Hongkong Harbour-
LUULE, American ship, Caplatu J. E. Ballard, Captain?
QUEEN ELIZARDYS, British ship, Capialu OT Felton Shaws & do
For further information to Famage and Freight, apply to the Agency of the Company, No. 7, Praya Contrat.
J. 8. VAN BUREN,
Agent Hongkong, April 10, 1608
& Uo.
Foochow April 13, Amoy 14, and Swatow Namoa, British steumer, 863, T. P. Hall, 16, Goueral-DuUGLAS STEAMSHIT CO.
Sucator, German etr., 32, H. Brorson,
Moji April 10, Coal.-SIEMSHEN & Co.
Tung Ching, Chiness, str., 763, Symons,
POST OFFICE NOTICES, MAILS will close:-
For SINGAPORE, PENANG & CAL
CUTTA
Fer Arratoon Apcar, at 5 pm, on Fri-
day, the 1th April
.
Satow April 14, General.-C. M. 3. N. ISLAND, DARWIN THURSDAY
Anjer Head, British steamer, 1,235, H.
A Mayer, Saigon April 19, Ride.- BRADLEY & CO.
Novchwang and Chico April 11, Bean.———- Bygdo. Norwegian str., 771, Ob. Brekke OnENERE.
Cegion, Britiok etsamer, 4.004, G. E. Beker, Loudon March 4, and Bingapore April 11, General--F. & Ó. 8. N. 05.
CLEARED.
Dorothea Rickmers, for Singaporo, Ra PetrartA, Saigon... Taknung, for Tantala Frege, for Fakhal
For
TOWN. SVILLE, BRISBANE, SYDNEY & MELBOURNE.-
Per Orono, o 5 p.m., on Friday, the
17th April, CHOO & NEWCHWANG.— Per Whampoa, at 6 p.u, un Friday, For NAGASAKI, KOBE & YOKOHAMA»
the 17th Apell
Por Verona, at 11.53 m., on Friday,
the 24th April.
nox, Marca 3; Aden, &: Achilles, 10; Orestes, 13; Borneo, Palawan, Pyrrhus, Rawson, 17: Marionethshire, Nangehou, 27; Prins Heinrich, Port Adelaide, 31; Glenfruin, April 14.
Bails,
The P. & 0. steamship Ravenna, with the ENGLISH MAIL of March 20, left Singa- pero on Monday, the 13th instant, at 3 pm and may be expected hors on or about 3 p.m. on Saturday, the 18th inst. This Packet brings replies to letters despatched from Hongkong on Fab. 1.
The
The
N. F. E. Pictoria arrived at Yoko. kama on the 9th just, and was to sail for this port, via ports of call, on the 10th instant,
O. & O. s.s. Balgic, with mails, do, from San Francisco to the 2let ultos vis fonclulu, leit Nagasaki for this The P. M. . . Peru, with mailz, &c., lott
port at 4 p.m.on the 14th inst.
The
San Francisco for this port. via Yoko hama and Nagasaki, on the 30th altituo, O. &0. 1, 8. Coptic, with mails, &o, laft San Francisco for this port, via Yokohama and Nagasaki, on the 8th instant.
Steamers Expected. China Mutual sa Hyson, from Glangor and Liverpool, left Singapore on the
D. D. E. Steamar Erato, from Ham 11th inst. (p.m.), and
may
be expected here on or about the 17th inst. burg, left
the thingapore for this port on inst., and may be expected here on or about the 18th inst.
China Navigation Co.'s 5.8. Taiguan, from Australian ports, left Part Dar. wia on the 9th inst., for this port, and. may be expected here on or about Sun. day, the 10th inst.
Thys.8. Chelydra, from Calcutta and Straits,
The
The
left Singapore for this port at 6 p.m.. on the 13th ital.
Nav. Gen. Tal, na. Tetimbro laft Bom- bay on the Bih inst, and is expected hare on or about the 28th instant.
Latest Advices
Empress of India arrived at Nagamkd at 6 a.m. on the 16th inst., and left at p.m. sama day for Hongkong, vis Shanghai,
P. & O. s. Borneo, from China, ar rived at London on the afternoon of the 15th inst
Dinner Wizes of very superior Vin-Police Forte, Commander Hastings gives in tabular form the ratio of increase in tages. All are true Xoros Wines,
Singapore, Shanghai, and certain towns CLARET.-Our-Clarets, including the in the United Kingdom, from which in lowest priced, at guaranteed to be appears that Hongkong is the only the genuine product of the juice of the place that reduces its Police as the We learn from a Homo paper that the grape and are not artificially made pupulation increases, nor does the situs profit an coinage of silver and bronze is, at
tion of the Colony, the mixed character of
from raisins and currants, as is geuoral its population and Police Force appear to present privas, more than sufficient to cover ly the case with Cheap Wines. BLANDY.All our Brandy is guarantsed for adopting such a course.' In London. this an argument for or against the coinage place it in any more favourable position the whole expenditura of the Mint Is the ratio of increase in the population per of 20 cent, 10-cent and f-cent pieces for to be pars Cogue, the difference in cunstable between 1874 and 1894 was Hongkong? price being merely a question of age 378; in Dublin, 307; in Edinburgh, and vintage,
528 in Glasgow, 513; in Leeds, 303; Ir another column will be found a report in Liverpool, 311; in Plymouth, 745 of the proceedings at the private interview WHISKY.—All our Whisky is of excellent in Singapore, 200; in Shanghai, 006arded the Committee of the Heugkong quality and of greater age than most and in Hongkong, 831. Lommander General Ohamber of Commerce by Sir brands in the market. The Scoton Hastings, on those figures alone, would
WHNxy marked 'E' is university seem to have made out a case for the Clauda Macdonald, H. M. Minister to Fa popular, and is pronounced by the best increase of the Police Force, and when king, when he passed through Hongkong iconl oumnoleneurs to be superior to any officers are datached from time to time
it is borne in mind that many polion a fortnight ago. other brand in the Hongkong market,
We only guarantee our Wings and Spițits to be genuins when bought direct from ts in the Colony or from our authorised Agents at the Coast Ports.
For SHANGHAI, KOBE, YOKORAMA, A. S. WATSON & Co., IMITED
VICTORIA, B.C., & TACOMA, WASH
Per Victoria, at 13.30 am, on Thursday
the 30th April
THE HONGKONG DISPENSARY Hongkong, Vanyary 9, 1806-
to perform duties not properly belong- A MISTER Grapt inte our report of the Spaw ing to the police-such, for instance, ascial Sessions of the Justices of the Panos the whitewashing of plague-infected
houses the public will begin to under. yesterday. The pornested report will be. stand how difficult it becomes for the found in another column. The appifcation polipo to detect criminals or to provent for transtor of the Travellers' Hotel livened the perpetration of crime. Those mom was, we are given to understand, withdrawn bere of the community who are disposed some time ago, to find fault with the police for failing
to regulate the street trafic, and Vissers In van Douss at Houlson-m aver many other paltry but voxatioun M. 8. Centurion, wahooner Kameralds,
utters, will perhape be less disposed
to grumble at the police, and more dis- Amor, Independent, Talchor, Ams posed to blame the higher officials who Archer, H.M.B. Wivera, have recomntended a reduction of the
Felipe Force to the danger of its o5.
Compolin-Ban,