Intimations.
Wh
NEW YEAR HOLIDAY,
FN accordanoo with Ordinanca No, G of will be CLOSED for the Transaction of Puble Businone, on FRIDAY, the Let January, 1897.
For the Chartered Bank of India, An
tralia and China,"
T. H. WHITEHEAD,
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,
Clef Manager. For The Mercantile Bank of India,.
Limited,'
J. W. R. TAYLOR,
Manager, Hongkong. For the Banque de L'fado-Chine, Hong-
kong Agency,"
M. LACAZE,
pro Manager. For the Bank of China and Japan, Ltd.,'
Hongkook,
CHANTREY INCHKALD,
Manayır. For the Yokohama Specie Bank, Ltd.,'
NAO. NABEKŁA,
Agent.
2018
Hongkong, December 26, 1896.
FOR SALE.
First-Class STEAM LAUNCH named
HOT HUNG, Longth 78 feet, Breadth 13 fect For Particulare, apply to
THE CHINA MAIL.
To-day's Advertisements. To-day's Advertisements.
IN THE SUPREME COURT OF HONGKONG,
PRODATE JURISDICTION.
In the Matter of the Estate of ROGER "MARTIN, late of Victoria; in the Oulony of Hongkong, Master Mariner," Deceased. NOTICE is hereby given that the Honourable the Chief Justice, having virtue of Ordinance No. 9 of 1870, Section 3, made an Order limiting to the 1st day of FEBRUARY, 1897, the time for Oradiicra and others to send in their CLAIMS against the said Estate,
All Creditors are hureby required to Bend in their CLAIMS to the Undersigned before the said date.
Dated this 21st day of December, 1898,
VIOTOR H. DEACON, Solicitor for the roulers, -30. Queen's Road, Hongkony. NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.
2029
THE PENINSULAR & ORIENTAL STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY'S
STEAMER TORMOSA,
FROM ANTWERP, LONDON, COLOM-
BO AND STRAITS.
YONSIGNEES of Calge by the above- named Vessel are hereby informed that their Goode are being landed and placed at their rist in the BesexONG AND KOWLOON WHARF AND GODOWN COMPANY'S Gobows at Kuwloco, whate each con signment will bozorted out Mark by Mark and delivery can be obtained as 100% as the Goode are landed.
Optional Goods will be landed here un- less instructions are given to the contrary Fest.fore 1 p.m., TO-DAY. 86B1
LUEN SHING Co. Corner of Lee Yum Street Hengkong, December 13, 1890.
A WONDERFUL MEDICINE.
BEECHAM'S
FOR
are universally admitted to be Worth a Guinéa a Box:
NERVOUS BILIOUS AND
DISORDERS, Bick Headache, Loss of Appetite,
Scurvy and Blotches on the 8kiu,
Disturbed Sleep, &c. For females of all ages they are invaluable, The 1/14d, boxes contain 56 Pilla, Prico, 50 Contaă & Box.
Prepared only by the Proprietor, THOMAN BREOHAM, St. Helen's, Engisad.
Gooda not cloure by the 3rd January, at 1 p.m., will be aubject to rent..
in
No Fire Insurance will be affected by.me
any case whatever,
A Damaged Packages must be left in the Godarns and a certificate of the dam
age obtained from the Godowa Company within ten days after she vetsol's arrival here after which no Claims will be re cognised.
H. A RITCHIE,
Superintendent. Hongkong. December 28, 1896.
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.
2625
THE PENINSULAR ORIENTAL STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY'S STEAMER ROSETTA.
FROM BOMBAY, COLOMBO AND
STRAITS.
Sole Agents for Hongkony and ChinaSIGNERS of Cargo by the abovo- named Yesei are hereby infraed 6 that their Goods aro boing landed and placed at their risk in the foNGKONG AND KOWLOON WHARE AND GODOWN-COMPANY'S
WATKINH & Co., 66, Queen's Road.
To-day's Advertisements. Gooss it Kowluca, where each consign-
INSURANCE HOLIDAYS.
THE Undermentioned INSURANCE OFFICES will be CLOSED for the on Transaction of Public Business, FRIDAY, the 1st January, 1897.
JARDINE, MATHESON & Co., General Agents,
Canton Insurance Office, Ltd.;
Geral Managers, Hongkong Fire Insurance Co., Ltd.
N. J. EDE,
Secretary, Union Insurance Society of Canton, Ltd.
L. KENNARD DAVIS,
Acting Agent North-China Insurance Co., Ltd. W. E. RAY.
Secretary, China Traders' Insuratico Co., Ltd.
SHEWAN, TOMES & Co.,
Agents, Yangleze Insurance Association, Ltd.
GEORGE L. TOMLIN, Acting Secretary, China Fire Insurance Co., Ltd.
WE MAOBEAN,
Menager, The Straits Insurance Co., Lad.
4697 Hongkong, December 28, 1898.
DOUGLAS STEAMSHIP COMPANY, LIMITED
FOR SWATOW, AMOY AND
TAIWANFOO.
The Co.'s Steamship
Thates,
Cap. MUROT, will b
despatched for the above
ment will be sorted out. Mark by Mark and delivery can be obtained as suon as the Goode are landed.
The Vessel brings on Cargo :-- From LONIN, &c. ex 18. Docena Bod Cororaandel. Fento AUSTRALIA,UI 6.3. ÅTCH- die From PERSIAN GULY, ex as. Baghdad and Pemb
Optional Goods will he landed kore un- leas instructions are giron to the contrary before 4 p.m., To-Day.
Goods not cleared by the 3rd January, at p.m., will be subject to rent,
DOUGLAS STEAMSHIP COMPANY, LIMITED.
FOR SWATOW, AMOY & FOOCHOW.
The Co.'s Steamship
Namoa, Captain HALL, will be competched for the above Porte TO-MORROW, the 29th Instant, at Daylight
For Freight cr Passage, apply to
DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co., General Managers,
2603 Hongkong, December 28, 1894.
UHINA NAVIGATION COMPANY,
LIMITED.
FOR SHANGBAL
The Co.'s Steamship.
-Wiches,
Captain BARRON, will her despatched sa ahova TO
MORROW, the 29th Instant, at 2 p.ta.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
DEPARTORES, December 26 :----
Bylgia, for Talwantoo, Ching Wo, for shanghai.. Palawan, for Bingapore and New York.
December 27;~~~~ Rulley, for Singaporo and New York, Pesang, for bangiai. Ching Ying, fur Shanghai. Hailong, for Senior. Choyang, for Onion, Doria, for Baiphong. Radnorshire, for Bisigapore and Lendon. Laksang, for Swator, Namyong, for Amoy.
OLEARED.
Conge, for Manila. Zatro, for Manila, China, for Sciges. Strathallan, for Hoagay. Felching, for Shanghel Glenfalock, for Amy. Progress, for Haiphong. Pechili, for Amoy. Prosper, for Saigon. Namaa, for Swatow. 4k, for Huito. Petrarch, for Kobe.
PASSENGERS, ARKIVET.
Per Yusang, from Manila, Mesars J. 2021 H. Laculte and O. Clift, and 57 Chinese.
BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE, Agenla Hongkong, Decembar 28, 1890.
OHINA NAVIGATION COMPANY LIMITED.
FOR YOKOHAMA AND KOBE.
The Steamship
Changsha, Captain WILLIAMS, ill be despatched us above
ou WEDNESDAY, the 6th January, Bor Freight or Passage, apply to
BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE,
Agents,
Hongkong, December 28, 1896.
2630
NORTHERN PACIFIC TEAMSHIP AND RAILWAY
COMPANIES.
TH
Per Thaies, from Taiwantoo, 2 Chinese. Per Neston, from Coast Parts, Mrs Pigot and child, Mr Major, and 6 Chinose.
Per Australian, from Sydney, de., Mrs Read and 3 childrao, Misses Helms, Ste- vone, Seario, and Molloy, Messrs Lafone, Mortimer, Legget, Crawford, Beale, Mor- tinesu, and Baslo, Mr and Mea Santos, Misses Sunins (0), Des Magallares and Al mide, Mes Almeida, Capt, and Mts Silva, Biru Florcos, Mra Mories, Majer Fernando Antonio, Mears Moran, Burgos, La Clero, and Azorio, and 17% Chinese.
Por failoch, from Singapore, 528. Chingao.
Pat Rosilla, for Hongkong; from Loa don, Miss Johnstone, Miss Bigging, and Mr G. Lawlees; from Gibraltar," Mr-Caca- duff; from Brindisi, Miss Harkness; from Bombay, Mers Ismail Khojas, Hyder bhey Camrodin, and Shaik Tyabjee; from Colombo, Mr W. A. Jobcetone; from Singapore, Capt. E. Minding, Masere Soia Ko, Tax Khan Frong and Sain Hildeshein. Ko's servant, Mr F.
VTA INLAND SEA or JAPAN.
É attention of Passengers is directed For Manis: from London, Mr Clark. to the very cheap tates offered by this For Shanghai: irou London, Misa Arnott, Line to the PACIFIC Coar and to the In-Mr and Mrs Wickham, Dr Hicklin, Messrs FERIOR and EASTERN CITIES of the UNITEDE. W. Stobie, J. Holland, Bird, and S. I. Darby: from Bombay, Mr W. O. Wood. STATES and CANADA and to EUROPE.
For Nagaraki: frau London, Mounen J. Smart and Owen; frem Singapore, Capt. W. O. C. Forey and Boreant, Mr John McCarthy, pod
God I Chinese For Yokohama : from Brindisi, Mr Banaon; from Calcutta, Mr J. E. Corstorphine.
HONGKONG to LONDON, $400, Excellent accommodation. First class Table, DooroL and STEWARDES carried, HONGKONG to NEW YORK, $850, Tho Raliroad travelling is second to none on the american Continent. Magnificant Scenery of the Rocky and CASCADE MOUN-3
The YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PAR Cou:: Pavigera to BULGEs may proceed by one of the first class ATLANTIC BALL Lars.
„IAINY.
PROPOSED SAILINGS FROM DONGKONG,
Per Forssa, for Hongkong: from Lon- don, Mr and Mrs Jackson, Miss Jackeon, children and govorcess. Misses Anderson (2), Mr R. J. Thomas, Mr Pusattelt, Col. Fisdale, and Dr Wilkinson; from Penang, 30 Chinese; from Singapore, 152 Chinees. For Yokohama: from London, Mr F. E. Mnegrave.
0.
HONGKONG TO TACOMA, 8225.
Per Verona, for Hongkong: from Yoko Bates of Passage to uther Points on ap haina, Mr and Mrs Oban Nov. Mc Coop Pau; from Kobs. Mr A. B. Falkenburg, plicution.
Special rates allowed to members of Go-M: L Rogers, Mias Tross, Mrs L. T. Wat
son, Mr J. A. Farom, Mc De Witt rerament Services.
Hay, Mr Chen Pan Nam, Mr Chan Tong, Mire Ohaa Von and child, Mia Oban Lnk Shi, Me Yao Ching. Chong, & Chiness and 2 childron, 1 Japanese, 4 Europeans; from Nagasaki, Mie Kauda, 3 Japaneso, 4 Chi nese. From Yokohama: for Bombay, Rev. and Mrs Rockey, and 6 children; for Marseilles, Mr Tan Tojans; for Lon- don, Mr. B. Allen and servant, Bir James Leye. From Yokohama: For Beindiai, Mr 1. Marcus My J. Tachetinian
(SUBJECT TO ALTERATION). Pistoria..... 3,167 | Tasday. Dec. 20. Olgimpia .... | 2,608 | Tuesday. | Jau. 19. Braumar..... 3,601 | Tuesday. Fab,. 9.
HR Steamebip VICTORIA, Captain Fire Tusurance Will be effected by me cevi, aveling at 11 B.m., ou
in any case whatever,
2024
TUESDAY, the 29th December, will and proroud to VICTORIA (B.C.), TACOMA (Wash.), rid SHANGHAI, KOBE and YOKOHAMA.
POST OFFICE NOTICES, MAILS will close:-
For SWATOW, AMOY & TÄTWANFOO, Par Thale, at 6 p.m., on Tuesday, the
39th December.: For NAGASAKI, KOBE & YOKOHAMA. Per Verona, ai, 9 a.m., on Friday, the
Let January, 1897. PORT DARWIN, THURSDAY ISLAND, COOKTOWN, TOWNS VILLE, BRISBANE, SYDNEY & MELBOURNE.—
For
Per Truman, at 9 a.m., on Friday, Ist the
January.
BIRTH.
On the 27th December, at No 8, Knute ford Terrace, Kowloon, the Wife of O. F. FOCKEN, of & Son.
DEATH.
MONDAY, DECEMBER 28, 1898.-
Iris notified that the Government Vaccine Institute is again re-opened.
THE troopship Cephalonia sailed from
At Nagasaki, on Dec. 17th, WALTER Colombo for England on the 9th Deo. CEUIL WAR, aged 34 year. —
BUDBON's Burprise Party of Entertaintre are shortly to pay a visit to Hongkong.
The publication of this issue comencen at 0.45 p.tn.
The China Mail.
HONGKONG, MONDAY, DECENIER 28, 1896.
LOCAL AND GENERAL
Ir notified in the Gazsite that H.Ethe Governor has given his assent in the name. and on behalf of the Queen to the Military Contribution Ordinance and the Appro priation Ordinance, 1897.
MAILS BY THE UNITED STATER PACKET The United States Mall Packet Gaelic will be despatched on TUESDAY, the 20th December, with Mails for Shang- kai, Japan, San Francisco, the United STEAMERS PASSED SUEZ CANAL. Corps, has been placed on the supernume
States, Cantia, Honolula, Peru, &a; which will be closed as follows *— 10 A. M. Registry cossos.
11 A.M. Post Glice losos,
MEMOS. FOR TO-MORROW. Shipping.
Daylight.-Namoz leaves for Coast Ponis.. 11.m.-Itosetta leaver for Shanghai, 11 a.m.-Victoria leaves for Tatona, vis
Japer, &o.
Noon-Formosa laaves for Shangani. Noon.Occidental & Oriental Steam. bip Co.'a Stenner, Garlic leaves for Shanghai, Japan and San Francisco,
3 p.m.-Wulu leaves for Shanghal, 3 p.m.-Deucalion leaves for Sandakan. 3p.--Chelydra leaves for Straits and
*Calcutta,
Meetings.
11.30 Extraordinary Meeting of George Fenwick & Co., Limited, at the City Hi.
Koos Meeting of Shareholders of the Hongkong High-Level Tramwaye Co., Limited, at the Bogiaterad Offices of the Company 38, and 10, Queen's Road
„Central..
Anotions.
2.30 p.m.--Auction of Bonsobald Farmi- ture, &, at Mr J. M. Armstrong's, 3 p.m.-Auction of Postage Stamps, at
Mr Paul Brewitt's.
Exchange.
Horezora, December 28, 1896,
On London-
ל
Bank, Wire,...
On demand,
11
30 days' night,
4 months" sight,
11.
Credits, *»
35
Documentary, 4 months' sights, On Paris-
On doncand, M "Credito, 4 months sight, On Berlin-Demand,...... On New York-
2/11
... 24
2.07 2.12
2.16
On demand, Credits, 60 days' night,... On Bombay
w
-160
Wiro, On demand,
On Cakatta-
Wiro,
On donund,...
On Shanghai-
On demand,
185
165
30 days' sight, (private paper) .... Gold Leaf, 100 fine, (per tack)... $48.00 Sovereigns (Bank's buying rata) $9.3)
291. Silver (per 2.1...
For Chase Chez, from Singaporo, A. S. Warson & Co..
Chineso.
Por Hanni, from Haiphong, 20 Chiusas.
TO DEFART.
7
Through Bills of Lading issued to Japan, Per Namea, for Swatow, Miss Harkness; Pacific Quart Points, and to Canadian and for Amey, Mis Johnston and Mr Tawrein- United States Poia
Consular Invoices of Goods, for Cuited States Points should be in quadripliento, and one copy must be sent forward by the steamer to the care of The Freight Agent, Northern Pacific Railroad, Tacoma, Wash
Farcels musi be sent to our Offics (with address macked in full) by 6 p.m., the day previous to sailing.
All Dawonged Packages must be left in the Godowns and a certificate of the dawage obtained from the Godown Company within ten days after the vessel's arrival hero, after which no Claims will be recognised.
1. A. RITCHIE,
Superintendent. Hongkong, December 28, 1896 OCEAN STRAMSHIP COMPANY. FOR LONDON, VIA SUEZ CANAL.
The Co.'s Steamship
Achilles,
For further information as to Faznoge o Captain HARVEY, will be Breight, apply to despatched as abovo on WEDNESDAY, the 50th Instant, at Noon.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
BUTTERFIELD & SIRE, Agents. Hongkong, December 28, 1808.
FOR SHANGHAL
2605
The Steamship
Lycemicon, Captain G, HEDZXMANN, will be despatched for
Forts on WEDNESDAY, the 30th Instant, the stove Port on THURSDAY, the 31st
at Daylight.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co., General Managers,
Hongkong, December 23, 1896,
2626
INDO-CHINA STEAM NAVIGATION
COMPANY, LIMITED.
FOR MANILA VIA AMOY.
The Co.'s Starship
Yuensang, Captain W. WADDLGYE, will be despatched as above on THURSDAY, thố Slei Instant, at 4.pd
This Steamer has superior. Accommoda- tlan for First-class Paenengers.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
JARDINE, MATHESON & Co.,
General Managers, Hongkong, December 28, 1898-2020
INDOCHINA STRAM NAVIGATION COMPANY, LAMITED, FOR KOBE AND YOKOHAMA The Co.'s Steamship
Chunsang, Captain BULLES; will be despatched as above on THURSDAY, the list Instant, at 3. p.m.
„For Freight or passtro, apply to
JARDINE, MATHESON &C.,
General Manager
Hongkong, December 28, 1890,
2628
CHINA WATIGATION COMPANY,
LIMITED ON
FOR SAMARANG AND SOURABAYA.
Instant, at 4 p.ta.
+
For Freight or Passage, apply to.
SIEMBSEN & Co.
2623 Hongkong, December 28, 1890, OBINA NAVIGATION COMPANY, LIMITED.
DODWEEL, CARIILL & Co.,
General Agente. Hongkong, December 28 1896.
SHIPPING.
ARRIVALS. December 27:-
2400
Lukeang, British str., from Canten... Strathallan, British str., frem Canton. Yuensang, British steamer, 1,186, W. Waddilove, Muniin Dec. 24, General JARDING, MATREBON & CO YA
Thales, British steamer, 820, Milroy, Taiwanfoo Doo, 21, and Amoy 28, dural
-DOUGLAS STEAMSHIP CO,
k
Per Ask, fur Hoibow, Mr and Mr Moorehouse, and 100 Chiuose.
SHIPPING REPORTS.
The British eteamer Funding reports: Leit Manila Dec. 24th, experienced fresh Toscous, with rough zes, and fine but elcudy weather to port.
LIMITED.
CHEMISTS BY APPOINTMENT.
ESTABLISHED A.D, 1841.
MANUFACTURERS
OF
Aerated Waters.
The British s'esmar Thales reports: Tai- fresh N.E bracze and wanfoo.to
Amey moderate sea. Amoy to Hongkong, light to fresh N. Wly winds and fine. Steamore
OUR AERATED WATER. FACTORY la fitted- in Amoy: Chanthan, Formosa and Germania. The British steamer Namos reports:
Nily wind, clour Fuscho, strong
with the best English Machinery, embody Amoy, light wind N'y, fine. From Svatow, sirong 'ly wind. Steamers in lag the latest limprovements in the trade. Fouchon: Balotez and Progress. Steamers
From
in Serator: Werchow, Caston, and Tri- The Puroai Ingredients only are used,
cheong
The British steamors Avatralian reports: and the utmost Care and Cleanliness ex- Left Sydney Dec. 2nd, called at Brisbane,
Townsville, Cairns, Cooktawa, anti arrived erolaed in the Manufacture throughout. Thursday Island on the 10th, had moderate
Analyses to be Absolutely Pare.
www
[BUTFLIED THROUGH REUTER.) OUTWARD BOUND-Balmoral, Nov. 20th; Usur, 27th: Micus, Dec. 1st; Frigga, Ath Glenfarg, Keemun, Natal, Homney, Bengloe, 8th Tantalus, Glamorganshire, 11th; Manda, Niobe, Bulbraut, Shang hai, Mogul, Ceres, Jens-Meinich, Bigjen Maru, 15th; Melbourne, Priam, Diomed, Sarpedon, Alour, 18th; Danjo, Fritz Henrich, Pindobonce, Tellus, 32nd. HoREWARD BOUND: Helen Rickmers, Do
Let; Ceylon; 2nd; Glenshid, Hertha, 4th; Mendas, Geranion, 8th; Dorothea Rick mers, Fort Philip, 11th Tencer, 22nd.
Muis The P. M. B. 8. City of Peki, with the AMERICAN MAIL to the lat Doc., leaves Yokohama on Wednesday, the Dec, 23rd, at daylight, and may be expected here on or about Thursday, the 31st Dev. The O. & 0. 5. B. Doric, with maile &c., left San Francisco for this port via Honolulu, Yokohama, Inland Sea, Kabe, Nagasaki and Shanghai, on the 10th Dec.
The P. M. a. China, with mails &c., left San Francisco for this port via Honolulu, Yokohama, Inland Sea, Kobe, Nagneski and Shanghai, on the 19th Dec.
The
Steamers Expected.
N. G. Ital. steamer Intimbro left Bombay on the 8th Dent, and may be expected hard on or about the 28th Deo.
It is notified in the Gazette thas Captain John McCallum, Hongkong Volunteer
rary list and that Lieut. Arthur Chapman has been appointed a Captalii in the Corps, with effect from the 1st January, 1897.
Tux H.M.S. Undaunted Rugby Locthall
team defeated Yokoharas the other day by 2 gonia, 1 try, to n. Denkin and McNabb
G. C. Murray and Goddard for Yokohama. distinguished themselves forthe naval team,
Just as inté was called H. V. Dletinson received a nasty fäll on his back and left the field.
The death is announced of Sir Frederick Napier Broome, Governor of Trinidad, and formerly Governor of Western Australia. The deconsel was only 64 years of age. Ho had been spoken of saa likely succes Ber to our present Governor, Sir William Robinson, whose term of office in Hong- kong expires next year.
ON December 10, a shroff in the employ ment of J. Tatam, the Hongkong. But, chery, after collecting accounts amounting
to over $300 departed by the German mail steamer Sachsen to Singapore, About, ak - days inter & Chinese detective was sant in
The F. & O. Co.'s 8. A. Mazagon left Sin-pursuit, and at Singapers the prisoner was gapore for this port on the 22nd Dec, handed over to his custody. The constablo
at noon.
The D. D. B. steamer Senta, from Ham
burg, left Singapore for this port on the 22nd Dee, and may be expected here on or about the 29th Dec.
The
3. Inghining, from Calcutta, left
and prisoner are now oh their way to Hongkong.
----
Tar Major-General commanding the troops
Singapore for this port or the after-in Ceylon made a long speech in the Legis
lative Council the other day. He was noon of Deo, 22nd. The D. S. S. Co.'s str. Prometheus, from moved thereto in consequence of the pro-
Liverpool, left Singapore on the 24th Dec. and may be expected here on cr Posal to withdraw the concession hitherto enjoyed by military cantauna of obtaining about the 39th Doc.
a rebate from Government of all import duty, and to substitute therefor a certain
The N. P. Co.'ss. a. Olympia, from Tacoma, loft Yokohama on the 18th Dec. for this port via other Japan porta.
Tho C. N. Co.'s steamer Changsha, from monetary payment in liquidation. To this Australian ports, left Thursday island the General objected strongly, urging that on the 18th Dec., for Manila and this it was unfair to expect the military sta
and may he expected to arrive
роки
on er about Friday, the lattioned there to contribute towards the
1897. January.
The N. P. S. Co.'s chartered steamer taxation of a country in which they were
Mack sailed from Tacoma for Yo. not interested. kohama on the 22nd Dec.
Latest Advices.
Ox Saturday night, about eloven o'clock, The C. P. R. a. a. Bapress of China ar-P.C. Bell observed smake issing from the rived at Shanghai st 6 ani. on the European shoemaker'sshop, No. 8.D'Aguilar 27th Doc., and loft again at 2.30
p.m. pa same day for Hongkong, Strost. Along with Detective Sergeant whers she may be expected to arrive Holt, he forced an entrance through's side at about 9 a.m., on Wednesday, the window, and found the shop full of smoke.
30th Doc.
The Silk ox Empress of India was deli-A workman in the shop was lying asleep. vered in New York on the 26th Deo. under the counter. Immediately on the The C. P. R. 68. Empress of Japan at-alarm being raised a hose reel was run up
rived at Nagaizki at 7 a., the 28th
Dec., and leaves at 5 p.ni, for Kobe, from the clock tower, but the officers Boo Yokohama and Vancouver.
The Natal, with the FAZECH MAIL of 4th xtinguished the flames. The only datago December, lett Singapore on Sunday, done was the burning of a pair of boots. the 27th December, at 2 pm, and may It is probable the man might have been be expected here sin or about Sunday, suffocated had it not been for the prompt the 3rd January, The Toket brings
replies to letters despatched from action of the officers. Hongkong on the 28th October.
The U. M. Co.'s a. a. Oapach, from Glas
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gow and Liverpool, passed the Cannia istallation meeting of Zelland Lodge on the 26th Dec, and may be conei was held on Saturday evening, when Bro dered due at Singapora on or aboat R. Mitchell was installed in the chair by the 14th January, 1897.
The s. a. Mount Lebanon, from Portland, the District Grand Master, Right Wor. Oregon, left Kobe on the morning of Bro. the Hon. C. F. Chater, who was at- 28th Doo, for Hongkong:
tended by Rad Diatrist Grand Lodge officers;
Tar enquiry into the stranding of the There was a very large attendance, and the N.Y.K. E.S. Himeji-mark on the Bombay Lodge was honoured by the prosence of Roof, Paracole Shoal, on 1st November, waz H.E. Sir William Robinson. The I.P.M. opened at the Marine Office, Teishinsha, (Wor Bro. D. Macdonald) was also Tokyo on the 18th Dec, beform Messrs Kresent. Wor. Bro. Mitelell invested Morimoto (President), Nagura, and S. Ito his officers as follows: SW, Bro. G. J. B. Sayer; 3.W, Bro. J. Lochend; (ADESHONS)
1:|:
Trost, Wor Bro G. 1. -Caldwell,
wind and sea, also fius wanther up, the The Water bald is proved by repeated Ma Frank Bischof, who was pilot of the PMT 500, Bro, G. Piercy, Jr., Organist, Menmuir when that steamer stranded in Bro. G. Griable S.Đ., Bro. W. J. Australian cocal: Left Thorsdag Island on the 11th, light winds and smooth sea, along the North Coast of Australia, arrived
the Inland Sea in the spring of this year, Tatcher; J.D., Bro. G. C. Hayward; L.G Fort Darwin in 14th, left again on 16th,
For COAST PORTS, Watere are packed and has been held to blame by the Osaka Bro. J. W. L. Olver; DO. Ero. H Namoa, British steamer, 862, T. Hail, called a Timer on the 18th; experienced Foochow Doc. 28. Amor 24, and Salow fine weather between the Talands, strong placed on board abip at Hongkong prices, Marins Court of Inquiry, and his Inland Brust, St., Bro. §. W. Hayward)" 26, General.-DOUGLAS STRAMSHIT Ú
Australian, British steamer, 3,838, Chion Sus; arrived Hongkong harbour 0.50 and the full amount allowed for Packages a pilot's certificate has been suspended Brs. T. Maxwell. After the Lodge was FOR PORT DARWIN, QUEENSLAND Delms, Sydney Dee 2 via Port Darwin British steamer Glenfulloch reports and Empties when received in good order.:
PORTS, SYDNEY & MELBOURNE.
The Co.'s Steamship
Trinan Captain RAMSAX, will be despatched on TUES-
DAY, the 5th January, at Noos,
Saloon
The attention of Passengers is directed to the Superior Accommodation offered
First-class by this Stearner. is situated forward of the Engines. A Refrigerating Chamber ensures the supply of Fresh Provisions during the entire voyaga. A duly-qualified Surgeon is carried, and the Vessel is fitted through. out with Electric Light.
16, Timor 18 General,GB), LIVINGSTON & Co. **Swatons, Germán str., 631, P. Jesperzen,
Moji Dec. 21, Coal-SIEMES & CO
Ocean German steamer, 1,000, H Formes, Kobo Dec 22, Generat.-SIEMSEN & Co.
Glenfeleth, British air, 1,469. Peters, Singapore Des. 20, Goueral,Hox L
Suibawa, British barque, 1,065, C. Rabberg, Tokobama Dec. 16, Ballast, EurWAN, TOMES & Co.
December 28-
Rosefia, British steamer, 2,008.-1 Tillard, Bombay Dec. 8, and Singapore 21, Malla and Goutral.-P. & O. S. V. U.
Formoso, British steamer, 2,616, R. A. Petera, London, Nov. 14, and Singapore 460821, General.-P. &0. S. N. O.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE, Agonte. Hongkong, December 28, 1896,
THE OHINA MUTCAL STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY,
*IMITED.
FOR LONDON AND HAMBURG, FIÁ
STRAITS AND USUAL FORTS, (
OR CALIA
Verona, British stormer, 1,950, C. H-8. Tooque, R.N.R., Yokohama via Ports Dev. 20, General &0. 8. N, Co
† Cleang Chase, British ste, 1215, Prod, WWebb, Stogapore Dec. 18, General-- HONG SENG CHANG
Galveston, German str. 660, Petersen, Amay Deo. 25. Ballast.-Wizzen & Do
Loyal, German steamer, 1,203, L. Laren- (Taking Gargo al through rates for Ghán, Toji Deo, 22, Col. WIELE & Co.
GOY LIVERPOOL, CONTINENTAL
PORTS, RIVER PLATE, &C)
The Ob.'s Steamship
Peking,
Blothes, British str., 696, G. B. Perne father, Batow Deo 97, General.-Bor- TERFIELD & BWIRELE The Steamship
Cromarty British steamer, 1,065, W. Hapah,
H. L. ALLEN, Comman- Duncan, Maji Deo. 22, Doal-Doowris, der, will be despatched JAR & CO Captain Quin, will ba despatched sabors as above unor about the 17th January,
1897.
on MONDAY, the 4th January
For Freight of Fassage, apply to
BUTTERFIELD SWIRL,
Floughing, December 29, 1886,
phy to
Banoi, French ste, 732, J. V. Chodzko,
Haiphong Dea 20, Riva and Genpral. A For Freight, ele apply to
HOLLIDAY, WISE &00 Kvelin Brillih steamer, 1,088, J. B
A- Agente,
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N.E. nosos Bud hoovy son, aerow the
Dec, 271b.
The
Rough weather and N.N.E. gale for 3 days. The British steamer Kosetta reporte Streng menison with high teas, agusliy wasther throughout.
The British steamer Chiang Chews reports: Strong ao 10, 16 N.; from thongs to port, moderata.wealber
The British atsamer Kusin reports: Light menscon and cloudy weather.
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the 29th December,
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closed a banquet was held, when the nanal loyal and masonic tokata were duly bor Á CORRESPONDENT, signing himself Toured, and a number of the brethren von Taiwan, and dating his letter from 64tributed songs. Counterfoil Order Bocks supplied en sparrick-gardens, W., Nov, 24, writes as plication.
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Sir, I see in your last issue that there charges left Ceylon cholem wah on the is a practical unanimity amongst British increase in Colombo. The authorities had
the commercial bodies as to agreeing to
decided to issue disinfectanta freo, as well increase of Customs Dutras in China, on the understanding that this increase as cholera medising. Down to the 12th shall be the sole charge levied and cover Dec. 65 per had been reported, and of tekin, transit, or any other duty or impont
whatever. This unanimity of opinion these 44 proved fatal Reuter talegram, shows clearly that we British muat have detod Lordon, Dec 11, announces that forgotten everything, and learned nothing toes of pinguo landed in the Me- during the past forty years experienes of
China and its government. It will be the tropolis from Bohay steater in the easiest thing possible to increase the Cus-month of October, lant. Tho cares TEEN, toms Duties, but no power in this world
will ever be able to compel or induce the treated in the tamen's Ho Chinese Government to fulfil its part of there was, fortunately, no spried the bargain. The only good result from dimana.. At Bombay on the ch the change will be that a state of things
will be arrived at which will fire on was reported thors had been 71 fresh cases war, and bring about the destruction and 56 destha in the previous 24 of the Imperial Government. Whe
ther Great Britain, Fraud or Rus on the 3th, there were 56 naw CHÊÓR AND accomplish this end, there can be no doubt deaths on the 10th, 12 new cases and 80 bake the Chinese people will greatly benefit deaths in consequence of the hors such a estastrophe to their vorzogtarthur lions
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