2
Auctions.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
No. 021.
THE following Particulars and Condi
tions of SALE of CROWN LAND BY Preto AUCTION, to be held on the Spot,
Notices to Consignees.
AUSTRIAN LLOYD'S STEAM
NAVIGATION COMPANY.
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES,
FROM TRIESTE, VENICE, PORT
SAID, BU, JEDDAU, SOAKIM, MASNAWAH, MODEDDA, ADEN, HURRACHER, BOMBAY, COLOMBO, PENANG & SINGAPORE,
05 MONDAY, the 14th day at JHE SS. Marquis Bargnelor, having 1997, at 4 p.m., are published for genera) anie, ¿, Consigneus farger lereby information,
informed that their Goods are being landed at their risk into in Godowns of the Hesukone AND KOWLOON WHANE AND Genoves Co., Louman, whenes delivery may obtained.
By Command,
J. H. STEWART LOCKHART,
Colonial Secretary. COLONIAL SECRETARY's Ormice,
Hongkong, 29th May, 1897.
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Particulera and Cendi.ims of the Letting
by Fublic Auction Sale, to ho held MONDAY, the 14th day of June, 1997, at 4 p.,, by Order of Elis Exceliomay the Governor, of One Let of Crown Land, in the Colony of Hongkong, for a term of 99 porn.
Partiintare of the Lot.
Noundary
Ma
No.
2.4.
Inland Barn
Int'
| 1:14.
Nogly
of ev
214--22:
No. 1416 Bele, 615 20 298
To Let.
TU LET.
を
RHOUSES in Brazos TELRA16. BOOM NO. 12, BEMONYFFOLD ARCADE.
GODOWN in DeDDELL STERET.
Apply to
BELILIOS & C. Hongkong, Juna 9. 1597.
19
TO LET.
FROM ET JUNE. XCELLENT HOUSES in STEWART
EFERAUS, the Pez, Coatsining Five Boots each, with VERANDAUS front and back, handsomely Glazed in and in good горіг.
Will be Lex Singly, or the Two as one House.
Apply to
MACEWEN, FRICKEL & Cr. Hongkong, April 24, 1897,
TO LET.
OS. 4 and 9, Quaes's GARDENS.
Appig to
Nos.
G. C. ANDERSON,
13, Praza Central,
Hongkong, April 30, 1897.
TO LET.
WELLING HOUSES -
DUSES in Kran THERATE.
613
396
HARFORD,' at MAGAZINE Cap. THE KENNELS,' at MADAKINE
GAF,
GODOWNS in BLUE BUILDINGS, No. 29. ELIN STREET, FLOORS in Brat sus and CEN
STREETS.
Apply to
THE BONGKONG LAND INVEST-
MENT & AGENCY Qo., LTD.
2165 Hongkong, June 10, 1897.
Intimations.
THOMAS'S GRILL ROOM,
HS Establishment has audergone
The
ROOM being now upstairs, and a Large BILLIARD ROOM (having Two New BUEROUGH Bad WATS TABLES) being added to the Hotel
A French Chef having been engaged the Cuains will be second to nuske,
ROOMS FOR PRIVATE DINNERS.
Entrancos-Ice House Lane, Qubars's Road, and Duddell Street,
1969
FREDERICK BISHOP,
Manager, THOMAS' GRILL ROOM
NEW VICTORIA HOTEL.
ROTISSERIE
Mouls a la Carte
THOPS, STEAKS, etc, etc., at any between 7.30 am. and 11.30
p. 0,
time,
Monthly Boarders at Moderate Estes.
Madar & Farmer,
Proprietors.
Destination.
THE CHINA MAIL.
Vessels Advertised as loading.
moy and Tamwqi...........Formosa (1), Australian Ports.......Tayuso (5)................ Australian Ports....... Tokio faru (8) Bremen & Forte of Cai Preussen (8)..... Bremen and Husburg Drothea Rickmers Japan Porta............. ¡Vivous (8)........Kazı London.. Furia of Cut 11yson (2)....................... London,v. Porta o Ca-Kaisar-i-od (s) London, v. Suez Vans Uym o (1), London, v. Suez Canal Benkdi (8), Leanlon
Buudo (s). London
Burung (8) Nest (a)
ich tuj....... Chu Maackenzie..
Marello v. Sužgon NewYuk,v. Bucanals New York........
This Verrel brings on Cargo :—
8. Francisco, v. Japs Duric (s, From CALCUTTA, Gx 5.1. Aglaia, tran-8. Franciaco v. Japa, China (0) shipped at Kistardi. From TuESTE, Shangat.... 2.0 aperatrie, Trawshipped at Boy Shanghai..... Fron Vesic, ex as. Massimilia, tran-Shanghai ships at TANTE Fm Venter, ex
retta, translipped at TRIESTE,
Optional Cargo will go or la San unless notice to the contrary be given before Noon, To-Mounow.
No Claims will be admitted after the Goods have left the Godowns, and all Claims must be sent in to the Uruleraigned nerons NOON ON THE 18TH INSTANC NEFT, OKTHEY WILL NOT BE MISINIZED.
No Fire Insurance hat boon effected, and
Rivenda (4), rust 8 (8) Pakboi (x): 'pore, Pang &'bay Hydaspro (s). S'paro, Phenga B'bny Homing (a).. S'pore, Penu & Ctr. Suisung (1)........... Spravak 11'arg'ona (8) S'low, Amoy & Fchon Haitan (8). Tams (Wash.), mis (p. Tiensis............ Taka (8) Vinurike, a
Аустава.
Data o Leaviny.
Douglas Larrail & Co. June 12, at IMUN, Butlarfield & Swire...June 19, at 3 p.m. Nippon Yusan Kiss. June 24, at noon Norddastrehur Lloyd. June 22, ut 9 a.. (Arnbul, Karbergé Co. Jupe 12.
P. & O. S. N. C... June 17, at noon. Holiday, Wine & Co. About June 17. P. & O... N. Co...... Jess 17, at Noon. Butterlinic-&-tiwire-Jane-17-
libb, Livingston & Co.quick dospatch. P. & O, S, N, C... June 12, at noon. P. & O. S. N. Co..... About June 22. Messageries Maritimes Jaue 28, at noon, Dudwell, Carlili & CA at June 12. Arnhold, Eurberg & Quick despatch. luid G. S. a. C. June 17, at noon.
Pac Go Mul 8. 8. C. Ju20, at o P. & 0, 8. N. Ch. June 12, at noon. Butterfield & Swire.. June 12. ut & p.m. Butterfield & Swire.. June 14, at 4 p.m.
P. & O. 9, N. C... Jaus 12, at 2 p.m. P. & 0.8. S. Co... About June 15. Jurdine, Matheson&Co. Ja e 15, ab3 p.m. Sietsen & Co., June 17, at 4 p.m. Douglas Lapraik & Co Jana 13, st union. „Dodwell, Carlit & On July 6, at noon.
Jardine, Mathesun&C June 19 at noon, Tudia (B)... Câruban Peso De Jane 30, at noon.
'Butterfield & Sware...Jun 19, daylight.
West River Parts....... Wingtong (5)
aty Goods remaining in the Godowns alter fo-day's Advertisements,
the 18 Instant will be subject to rent.
Bills of Lading will be countersigned by
SANDER & Co.,
Hongkong, June 10, 1897.
Agents.
1.103
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.
TUE PENINSULAR & ORIENTAL STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY'S
STEAMER CANTON,
FROM LONDON, SUEZ AND STRAITS,
CONSIGNEES of Cargo by the abave.
named Vessel are hereby informed that their Goods are being lauded and pinced of their risk in the loserONG AND KOFLION WHARF AND GonoWN COMPANY' Conows at Kowlaen, where each cunsign ment will be sorted out. Mark by Mark and delivery catt bo citained as soon as the Gonds are landed.
This Vessel brings on Cargo -
From Madras, D2 6.8. Secumira, Optional Curls will be tanded here un les instructions are given to the contrary before 4 pae. To A
Goods not cleared by the 16th Instant, at 4 p., will be subject to rent.
Ne Fire Insurance will be effected by mne In any case whatever.
All Damaged Packages must be left in the Gudowns and certificate of the damage obtained from the Godown Company within ten daya after the vespeita arrival hoze, after which no Claims will be recogninod.
H. A. RITCHIE,
Superintendeni,
Hongkong, Juzo 10. 1897.
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NIPPON YUSEN KAISHA.
LINE.
JAPAN-AUSTRALIAN
MONTULY SERVICE.
(Under Mail Contract),
FOR THURSDAY ISLAND, TOWNS. VILLE, BRISBANE, SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE.
The Ca Staumellp
Tekin Maru. Capt. E. &. BARSTOW, will A bo dospatched for the Aborn Ports THURSDAY, the 24:h In ton!, at Noon,
Th Steamer is Etted, with Suparior Pas senger Accommodation and a duly-qualified Elector is carried.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
NIPPON YUSEN KAISHA. Bergkong, June 11, 1897.
Not Responsible for Debts,
1172
Neither the Captain, the Agents, nor
Uumers will be Responsible for any
Debt contracted by the Officers of Oven of the following Vela, turing their stay in Hongkong Hurbeter?--
Eners Bin, British 4-masted barguo, Captain: K. C. Tit-Standard 0:3 Co.
Gora, British chip, Captain Trunke.- Standard Oil Co.
LANDSKER, American ekip, Capt. John HGB. Sual-Dodwell, Carlill & Co.
ROPE, British la:quo; Captain James
-day's Advertisements. Ganick-Sienissen & Co.
INSURANCE HOLIDAYS.
THE Undermentioned INSURANCE
OFFICES will be CLOSED for the. Trasmaation of Public Business, on 1URS- LAY and WEDNESDAY, the 22nd and 23rt Instant, the Daya app inted in this Cotos for the CELEBRATION of the
ANNIVERSARY SIXTIETH
<.F tbe GRACIOUS of HR MUST REIGN MAJESTY THE QUEEX.
JARDINE, MATHESON & Co.,
Genes Agents, Canton Insuranov Office, Ltd.;
General Managers,
Hongkong Fire Tauranice Co., Ltd.
W. J. SAUNDERS, Acting Secretary, Cuion Insurance Society of Cantón, Ltd
W. H. PERCIVAL,
Agent, North-Chiem Insurance Co., Ltsi.
W. H. RAY,
Seantury, China Traders' Insurance Üb., Ltd.
SHEWAN, TOMES & Co.,
Agents, Yangtaze Insurance Association, Ltd.
J. Y. COCOHTRIE, Sccrctery China Fire Insurance Co., Ltd.
W. H. T. DAVIS, Acting Manager, The Straits Insurance Co., Ltd. Hongkong, Jane 11, 1897.
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FOR WEST RIVER PORTS. (KONOMOON, KAMCHUCK, SANSGUI, SHI
JING, TAEMING and Wocaat),
TORRISDALE, British 4-masted barque, Capt. R. Bucbacxn. Standard Oil Co
SHIPPING.
ARRIVALS.
June 11.
Germania, German str., from Canton. Cisana, Gorman str., 1,600, A. Foruten, Fruchow June 9, Geneial-SIMS & Co.
Rutenez, British steamor, 2,046, U. T. Deuny. Bombay May 20, and Singapore Jun 5, Mails and General.-P. & J. S N. Üo.
Orales, British ateamer, 2,098. A. D. Baker, Liverpool via Singapore Jugs 5, General.-BoÏTXAFIND & SWIRE,
Triumph, Churman stormor, 67, A. Rike, | Pakhoi June 9, and Holbow 10, General. -JEDBEN & Co.
Mathilde, Gorman str., 600, T. H. Berg, Haiphong June 8, Rices-JanREN & Co,
Holstein, German str., 968, J. Bruhn, Amoy June 9, Ballast.-JEESES & O..
Hail, French ateamor, 377, Gorard. Pashoi Jano S. and Hoihow 10, General. -A. R. ManTX.
Clan Machens British ship, 1.509, G. Lides, Sh.nghai May 29, Goderal-A'er- HOLD, KARBERG & Ou
.
DEPARTURES. June 11. Chiesang, for Canton. 4sken, for Koba. Lao-gmoon, for Shangbal. Guthrie, for Fachow, Glawgy, for Shanghai.
The Steamship
Wingtong will be despatched as
TO-MORROW, Formoso, for Amoy. above
the 12th Instant, at Daylight.
For Froight or Passage, apply to
BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE,
Agents. Bangkong, June 11, 1897.
OCEAN BTEAMSHIP COMPANY.
FOR SHANGHAL
1156
The Co.'s Steamship
frenter, Captain BAKER, will be
Hongkong, September 3, 1896, 1786 ROW, the 12th Instant, at 4 p.m.
PEAK HOTEL
OPEN ALL TER YEAR ROUXD.
HIB ; Commodious and Well-appointed HOTEL, altasted at a height of 1,250 feet above sea-level, has just been thorough- ly re-decorated, renovated and re-furnished, and a NEW WING has been built, which commande magnificent Views of the Hor bour and mainland of China,
For further Particulars, apply to
THE MANAGER,
New Vittoria Hotel Hongkong, November $4, 1896,
725
WINDSOR HOTEL,....
HONGKONG.
THIS ESTARUISEMENT, situated la the Telegant Building known as CON NAUGHT HOUSE, offers First-Class Ac commodation to Residents and Travellers.
Fassenger Mavator, from Entrance Hall to sach Floor, in charge of experienced Attendant
Favourable Arrangements made for Families and for Monthly or Ertanded Feriods.
P. BOHM, Proprietor and Alanäger.
1007 Hongkong, November 26, 1806.
For Freight or Passage, nyply to
BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE, Agents, Hongkong, June 11, 1897.
CLEARED.
PASSENGERS,
ARKIVED.
Par Greasa, from Fouchow, 2 Europeang Por Raven, for Hongkong: from Lon don, Mr and Mrs Cartinan, Miss Tindell, and Mr Truselt; fora Gibraltar, De and Mr. Guerra; froto Penang, Mesers Chaong Tys Phiu, Sam Hn thang, ann Gol Koat Hang from Singapore, Bir Que Tye Hash and servant, and 1 Chinese, For Shanghai from London, Messrs Carter, Clouth, IL
mamada despatched TO.MORS uthon, His Excellency Kang Tajan. Mesare Kang Chao, Kung Sang Chau, Bies Diridion, and 4 Chiuus servants; from Briadiei, Mr Bismark, Mre King, and Mr Shen Chao King. For. Nagasaki; from Singapore, Minő. Koma. For Yokohama: from London. Mr and Mrs Ducs, 2 Misses Duce and child, and Mies Southon; from Singapore, Mesars Kirkwood, W. W. Loob, C. W. Bowbyen, W. Likes, F. Javould, A. Halne, C. Sheppard, Maxwell and servant, and Mrs Murrell,
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CHINA NAVIGATION COMPANY,
37
LIMITED.
FOR SHANGHAL
The Co.'s Stashiship
Pukhoi,
POST OFFICE NOTICES.
MAIES will close:-
For SHANGHAL-
Per Ravena, Registration at 10 15 a.m., Lature at 10.31a, en Stor 'ay, the 12th fuse. (Late Lattura 10.40 to 11a.m.)
Per Orcates, a 4.30 p.m., on Saturday,
the 12th June.
Per Pakhui, at 3.30 p.m., on Monday,
the 14th June,
For SAICON.-
Per fetarios. at 1.30 p.m., on Saturday.
tar 12 h June.
For HONI W & PAKIIQI.--
Put Trisp. p.m., on Saturday,
the 12th June. For HAIPHONG,-
Por fallible, 4 b p.m., on Saturday,
the 12th June.
***
Por Hanet, at p... on Saturday, the
13ta Junt.
For NAGASAKI & WLADIVOSTOCK.
Par vistein, 6 pm., ve Saturday, the
12c June.
For SWATOW, AMOY & FOCONOW.- Per uitan, 9 m., on Sunday,
134 June,
For YOKOHAMA & KOBL.—
Ter Onung, 11.30am., on Monday,
the 14th June,
For KOBE.
BOS FOR TO-MORROW, Shipping. Daylight-Wingtong leaves for West
Rivor Porta Noon.-Rorenng leaves for Shabghai, Noon-Sunda leaves for London, &o. Noon.Formou leaves for Amoy, ko 2 pm-Bydupez leaves for B'buz, &c. 4 p.r.-cares leaves for Shanybai. 4 pm.-Oceana leaves for 'burg &
General Memoranda. MONDAY, June 14 :---
p.m.Auction of Crown Land at Bowen
Erad, North of Filter Beda. Guoda por Poseidon undelivered after this
date subject to rent. TUESDAY, June 15 :-
BIRTH.
At Seymour Turmce, on the 10th June, the Wife of EDWARD JONES. of a Son,
FRIDAY, JUNE 11, 1897.
LOCAL AND GENERAL
The publicutwn of this iue comacnerd | Dorin BOUND-Kagashima at 5.40 pm
The China Mail.
HONGKONG, FRIDAY, JUNE 11, 1897,
Tug question of the Postal Subsidy appears to have been engaging the attention of the Chamber of Commerce for one tine past, Indeed, beyond the protest entered in thego culames when the contribution to bo onforced was first announced, we have re- Goode per Steamor Gecenin unclaimed frained from saying anything upon the
after this date subject to ront. Goods per Glengarry undelivered after this subject, knowing the matter had been placed in very good hands. The report data subject to rent. Transfer Bucks of The Hongkong Electric of the Chamber's Sub-Committed, how- Oo, Id., from this date to 2:th lost.ever, has not been yot given to the public; both days inclusive.
WERNESDAY, June 14-
Gouds per ca to not cleared after
.. cubject to real
and as we understand that report was a clearly and forcibly worded document,
tho conveying
unanimous opinion of
6.30 p.m.-Meeting of Perseverance the three memahara, after some three
Lange.
FATLAT, June 18; -
Binde
ed after the Gate Bath (ect it real. TERDAY, June 22 :--
Local Banks clone.
Ineurance Oficus cluse. WEDNESDAY, June 23:--
Le Banks clos Insur.ner Office oluse. Felpar, Jans 26-—--
Nua-Extringy General Mesting of Shareholders of The Green Island Cement Co., Limited, at Company's Ofico, No. 9. Praya Contral, TrESDAY, June 25
Noon-Meating of Shareholders of Thu Bongo Elceria Co., Ld., at the Company's O5oss, No. 27. Queen's Road.
STEAMERS. PASSED SUEZ OANAL. (SUPPLIED THROUGH BRUTER.)
Mart, April 27; Atagosan Maru, May 3; Imperatriz, St. Ronald, 12; Dello, 13 Achilles, Glenartney, Fortuna, 18 Melbourne, Sulasie, 25; Malacca, Blue Oro Lennon, Senta, 38; Chingwa, Maria Falerie, Cassius, June 1; Ben alder, Tantalus, Annandale, Afilne, Len- nox, 4; Niobe, Sachsen, 8. HOHEWAND BOUND:Ceylon, Guadai. at 28 Graco, Candia, Jaus 1; quiver. May 7 Breconshire, 25: Courie,
Hertha, Qulog, 4; Fangta, 8.
VESSELS PASSED ANJER.
OUTWARD: May 11.--Corn ship Flottbek for Hiego, from Philadelphia Feb. 13, May 13-Italian barque Pietro Aecame for Saumurung, from Savannah Fob. 27. May 17.British ship Arracan for Yo kolama, from New York Dec. 26. May 19-British ship Falls of yds for Shanghai, from Now York Foh. 13. May. 20-British barque Smithgrife Sur Shanghai, from Now York Feb, 18. May 21.-British ship Lady Wentworth for Hiego, from Philadelphis Jan. 1. May 24-Italian ship Knight of the Garter for Singapore, fren Cardiff Fob. 12. May 25. Italian barque Tony for Sams rang, from Savannah Jan. 27. HOMEWARD-May 12.--British ship Fert
Stuart for London, from Manila Aprü 3. May 19-Ned. Farque Amsterdam for Rotterdatu, from Butavis May 12; Italian Imrque Speme for New York, from Singa pure April 18. May 16.-Norwegian banque Yilateur for Culiz, fo, from Bangkok. May 18-British ship John McLeod for Delaware Bay, f... from Floo April 30. May, 17.--Genus ship for Falmouth, for, from-Bangkok April 18. 17-Gennan ship An
May
fere for Falmouth, fo, from Bangkok April 6, May 21,-Norwegian barquen- Ferdenskjold for Cadiz, lina ProfessoĽ from Bangkok April 21 May 24.--. Ned, barque Concordia for Barbadez, f.o., from Batavia May 22.
usunths consideration, it is almost a por aquis Bargnehem andellverity it should not have won the light. Perhaps the Genoml Committee are keep- ing it back until the harmonious festivities of our blessed Yose of Jubileo' are over; and that, after we have done our best to do honuar to cur Most Gracious Quegr (God bless her!), such vexed gusatione may more litly, he ventilated. However this may be, the letter of the Chamber of Commamo, dated 5th Juno, conveys no very uncertain sound as to the objection general- ly taken to the persistent tendency on the part of the Colonial Office to moko free drafts upon the resources of this Colony, The Committee 'cannot repress an expros. sion of surprise that Eungkong should again be called upon to pay a contribution so largely out of proportion to the value received, and to the mesne at the Colony's disposal to meet such a claim. In general terms, thus sentence covers the ground. This tendency, however, of squeezing the life-blood out of a loyal Colony-we say 2.49 squeezing, because the money is voted 2.63and paid whether the general body 2.02
of taxpayers like it or not-suggests any amount of discussion as to whether we could not get our postal servico denest a The N. P. S. Co.'s 9. 1. Pelican arriver st cheaper rate. Therefore comes this para- graph-The general advantages derived
Exchange HONGKONG, June 11, 1897. On London-
...
...1/11 1/
1/11 .111 ...2,0;
Documentary, 4 menthe sights, ...2/0
Bank, Wire, ...
27
On demand,
19
30 days' sight,
4 months' sight,
Credits, 4
JA
On Paris-
On demand,
Credits, 4 months' aight,
On Berlin-Demand,...
Ou New York-
On demand,
48
Credits, 60 days' sight,...
495
Wire,
163
164
163
164
737 74
For Germania, in 4.30 p.m., on Monday, On Bombay
the 14 dano.
For SINGAPORE, PENANG & CAL-
'CUTTA.-
Per Suisane, atp.m., on Tuesday, the
15th June.
For NAGASAKI KOBE & YOKOHAMA, Per Verona, a 10,30 a.m., on Thursday,
the 17th Jan0.
Fur TIEN SIN.-
Par Tukang, at 11.30 a.m., on Satur-
day, the 19th June.
For PORT DARWIN. THUESDAY IS -
LAD. OOK TOWN, 1OWNS. VILLE, BRISBANE, BYDNEY & MELBOURNE.
Par Taiyuan, Rezistration at 2 pm))"
On demand,
On Calcusta
Wire,
***
On demand,...
On Shanghai--
On demand,
30 days' sight, (private
paper)
850.75 Gold Leaf, 100 fine, (per taal)... Sovereigns (Rank's huging rate) 8 9.94 2772.
Fülver (per 05).
102
Entiers at 250 p.m., on Saturday A. S. WATSON & Co.
the 19th June.
MAILS BE THE UNITED STATES PACKET →→→ The United States Mail Packet Doris
for
will be despatobed on THURSDAY, the 17th Juce, with Mais Shanghai, Japan, San Franciaco, the Buited State, Canada, Honolulu, Puru, &, which will be closed a followe *****
10. Rugistry ceases, £1 A.M. Post Office eloasa.
VAILN BY THE Bertin Fauset.***
Ch. British Contact Packal Kairari-flind
The
will te despatched on THURSDAY, the 17th June, with Maile for the United Kingdora, Europe, and coun- tries beyond, vid Brindisi; to the Straits Settlaments, Notherlandia India, Burmat, Ceylon, Adan, Egypt, Malta, and Gibraltar.
unal hours will be observed in closing the Matin, &c.
MAILS BY THE GERMAN PACKET-
LIMITED.
ESTABLISHED A.D. 1841.
WINES
AND
SPIRITS.
by the public from a regular mail scrvioc are undoubtedly great, and from a national point of view are so important as to runder i its maintenance essential, but that is nơi sound reason why this Colony should bear an undue proportion of the cost,' Quite co; and we unhesitatingly say, Bravo' to that contiment. We subscribe to Famine
Funds and Jubiles Celebrations in per
other baps a larger proportion than Colonics and what is the result? That this dot in the ocean is therefore treated and bled by a phlebotomistic Colonial Oce to -an extent which every one who knows the Ooloay must regard as suicidal and altogether unjust, The Coca- mistoe's remark anent the fact that a per- contage is charged by the Imperial Authori cies upon the smoant of deliam so squeezed (or blood phlebotomised) out of our Colo. nil refenue is merely a grim cont ment upon the injustion of the general blood. ng process that is being married on. If, as we believe is the case, the remonstrance on
ALL these ara selected by our London the part of the Sub-Committee is stronger than that of the General Committee, some- Honar, bought direct at first band, import-thing has yet to be made public which
ed to wood and bottled by ourselves, thor cosy make ita mark up our relations
saving nil intermediate profits, and enabling with the Home Government.
Moan-
Mails.
The P. M. Co.'s s. s. China, with the AMERICAN MAIL of the 20th May loft Yokohama on Sunday, the 6th June, and may be expected here on or about Monday, the 14th Jano.
Tho C. P. R. Co.'s Empress of India sailed from Vancouver for Yokohama on
the afternoon of Monday, the 31st May.
The O&O. . . Belgic, with mails &c., left San Francisco for this port vin Honolulu, Yokohama, Inland Sou Kobe, Nagasaki and Shanghai, on the 20th May.
Steamers Expected.
Kobe from Tacoma on the 7th June.
The Ben Line stammer Headers, from
Antwerp and London, loft Singapore on the 8th June for this port.
Tas N. P. S. Co,'48. s. Clympia arrived at Yokohama from Tacoma on the 7th Jure, and was expected to sail on the Jane, for Hongkong via maual Japan ports.
The s. 8. Fizy, from New York, left Singa pore on the moming of 9th Jane, nod may be expected here on or about the 15th June.
Thos. e. Arratoos Apear, from Calcutta
loft Singaporo for this port on the afternoon of the 9th June,
Tho C. N. Quale. Turn left Port Darwin on 7th June, and inay be ax pected here on 16th June. The P. & Co.'s a. a. Brindisi left Bombay
for this port on the 3rd June, The O. N. Co. a str. Changsha left Thum
day Island on the 10th June, and may be expected here on 21st June. The Rickmers Linu chartered steamer Cassius passed the Sez Canal on the 1st June, and is due at Singapore on or about the 31st June,
The
N. G. I a. a. Tatimbro left Bombay for this port on the 8th Jane and may be expectot here on or about the 26th June.
Lales! Adviter,
The. N. Y. K... Yenihire Maru, from Australian porte, left Thursday Island for this port on the 7th June, and is expected to arrive here on the morning of the 18th Juno
The P. & 0.. Cr.'s steamers Candice and
Japan, from Chion, arrived at London, on the 10th June.
as to aapply the beat growths at MODERAT time, the protest entered by the letter The C. M. Co.'e s. : Chinguo, from Swan
PROES.
The German Contract Packet Preussen PRICE LISTS, with Full Details, to be
will he despatched on TUESDAY, the 22nd JuLE,
Mails for with
bad on Application.
the United Kingdom, Europe and PORT after removal should be rested countries beyond, vid Brindisi,
the
Straita Settlements, Batavia, Burmah,
Caylon, India, Aden, Egypt, Maits, dv., de.
Registry consus at 7.30 sm.
The mail alonus at 8 a.. Tate Loltera
tifl 8.30a.m., with 10 cents oxira postage.
MAILS BY THE CANADIAN PACIPIO BAIL-
WAY Co.'s PAKE
The Canadian Pacifio Mail Packet Emprees of India will be despatched on WEL NESDAY, the 30th June, with Maila for Shanghai, Japan, United States, Canada, &c., which will be closed as follows:
19,00 1.3. Registry conser 10,45 AM. Post-Office ansas, but Corros-
poɛdecce may be posted on board the Packab, with the Late Fes of 10 centa cxtra Postage, until the time of depar
tore.
Temperature.
(Taken at Messrs Falconer & Co". Premussa, Queen's Road,) HONGONO, June 11, 1897.
Per Orestes, from Singapore, 308 Chi-BAROMERE
mouth bufora, uso, When required
under consideration is most oniphaticagainst the basis on which this Colony's share of tho subsidy is proposed to be calculated. We quite agree with the Committee upon the anomalies referred to as to dis. tance, etc.; but that bascoase to he a question, since the Hosds of the Impe rial Departments have began to fancy
sea, Glasgow and Liverpool, passed the Conal on the 1st June, and may be considered dab at Singapore on or abous the 18th Jane.
The C, M. Co.'s stu. Mogune, from Glas
gow and Liverpool, passed the Canal on the 10th June, and may be consi dored due at Singapore on or about the 29th June.
for drinking at once it should be order-they have discovered in El Dorado in the The delivery of the English Mail wan
Far East by the name of Hongkong. It
ed to be decanted at the TherEssay may not be necessary to suggest a stout before being sont oat.
begun at 9.10.
fight on the part of this Ceramunity LATE telegrams by the English Mail SHERRY.-Excellent Dinner and After against this unfair and unreasonable impost, will be found on the fifth page.
seeing that the leading men of the Dinner Wines of very superior Vin-Chamber of Commerce havo exprons Ms. J. R. Michael and Mesara Scheele and tagce. All are true Xeres Wipes.
ed a strong and clear an opinion against Co. wore last month elected members of OLARET—Our Clarels, including the the subsidy. Notwithstanding this wel the Hongkong Chamber of Commerce.
lowest Priced, are guaranteed to be the come circumstance, it would be well to
bear in mind that, after all our hearty sud The Récord Reigu Celebration Committes genuine product of the juice of the sincera denustrations of Jubilee joy at Penang had a division over the terms grepe and are not artificially made (for our beloved Sovereign has nothing to Diamond Jubiles and Record Reigu frem exlains and currants, as is gener. do with the gressur faulle of departmental and decided to Be the words Diamond work), this iniquitous attempt to increase Jubilor. Penang will spend $140 on unfairly our obligatione should be energott Diamond Jubilee' bonbras. "There is to
ally resisted to the last.
be no permanent memorial.
ally the osse with Cheap Wines. BRANDY.All our Brandy is guaranteed to be pare Conso, the difference in
FRANU.newspapers -says the present year
price being merely a question of 189 is expected to, witness, a marked devalon The Band of the West Yorkshire Regi
and vintage.
94...
29.84
Do.
дове
Do
1. P.M...
F
29.78
***
29.74
For Triumph, from Pakhoi, 81 Chinese. For Mathilde, from Haiphong, 4 Chinese. Par Hailan, from Pakkoi, 10 Chinese.
84
Do
AP.M.***
most brands in the market.
Do
4 F.M....
86
20
DEPARTED. Par Loangmoon, for Shanghai, 80 Obl..
Do.
(Wet bulb) 9.M.
80
Da
Do. 1 p.M.
дебе
Do.,
Do. 47.5.
81
-
Agents. Hongkong, June 11, 1897.
INDO-CHINA STEAM. NAVIGATION
TO DEZALT. Per Formosa, for Amor, 200 Chinese.
67
82
1174
Captain Suzy, will be Hotel despatched as above ou MONDAY, the 14th Tùstant, et à p.m. For Froight or Passage, apply to"
BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE,
COMPANY, LIMITED. FOR TIENTSIN (DIRECT).
H
SHIPPING REPORTS.
The British stenger Orcates roparis í Fair wother, light winds.
POST OFFICE NOTICES. The Co.'s Steamship
Tuktong
MAILS will close Caplalu Roure, will be } For AMÓY & TAMSUI.--- despatched na bora on" Per Formosa, at 11.30a.m., on Baturday,
the 12th June:
SATURDAY, the 19th Inatani, at Noon.
Fur Freight of Passage, apply to
JARDINE, MATHESON & Cos
General Managers. Hongkong, June 14, 1805 $175
For SINGAPORE.-
Per Sunda, at 11,30 am, on Saturday,
the 12th June
Per Cana, at 3.30 p.m., on Saturdayı
the 19th June
De. Marimuin 2009
Do. Minimum overnight
Quotations.
Hoxakove, Jane 11, 1807,
7)
1)
OPIUM-Nov Patns, cash, ....... 630.
Old
715 cash, New Beaures, cană, 650 Old
Nor Malwa, credit, 770/780-
Allowance, Taelo, B/ Old Malwa, credit, 700/820 Allowance, Tesla, 0/24 Fenian, Olly, cal, me Allowance, Tadla... Peman, Paper Med 600/600 Allavonen, Trell, us
026
The
Jung
Oresivite... Il Conte D'E'Mercadatie
God save the Gasen;
ment in the French colony of Indo-China.mont will play the following programine at Preparations are being made to forms com- WHISKEY,All our Whiskey fs of expanies for constructing railways and engag the Officers' Moss on Sunday next, the 13th ing in mining operations, in which British cellent quality and of greater age than capital will probably he invited to take part. 31. Faul Doumer, the Governor-General of the Coley, has recommended to the at-Selection..... Manse Sporch WHEKEY marked. E' in uni-larities in Paris the giving of facilities for W, Geo. Beality, A..U.M., Bandmaster,
the opening up of the colony by railway versally popular, and is pronounced by and telegraphic communica.com ons have At a meeting of the General Committee of
and it is now known that his recommendations the best local connoisseurs to be the approval of the French Jovernment the Hongkong General Chamber of Com superior to any other brand to the Bangles Times more, held on 4th inst, a latter was read A RUMBAT Sie ist Kildishevski, has from the Secretary of the General Post invanted a new form of telephone of res Offed stating that the date for the recop.
superiority. It is not necessary markable voice issues from a metalle
Boogkong market,
We only guarantes our WEES and to place the car pear to be Office at Berne had been extended to 30th
SHARE to be genuine when bought direct from an in the Colony or from ear sú thorised Agenta ni the Count Porta
A. B. WATSON & CO., LIMIT.D. THE HONGKONG DISPENSARY Hongkong, April 14, 1891
the clon of aides by the International Telographi may be heard at some distance by several June.
pamona Very little of its itensity is lost
in transmission. In experimente, castied
on between Moscow and Brealt, on the Vasesta AT THE Doors-At Kowloom Don, noswishstanding the
the 1:342 varsta (870 | Reina Cristhie, Bongo, San Joaquin, Frejs, miles) that separate thean cities, the mRNA-
son of speech, songs, and music vas
Erreproachables. A large numbèr t- officers
Aberdom.-(Noue).
And Junctimaries were present at three Naw Framos just arrivedi j. back tankara, sæperiments, and the nijolat report highly Also Cabin and Transposing Placor, Fukas