Auctions.
PUBLIO AUCTION
or
VALUABLE HOUSEHOLD FURNI. TURE, BLACKWOODWARE, &o.
MHE Undersigned has received instruc Toda az; Hey, to foll
Public Auction, on
THURSDAY,
the 7th October, 1897, xl2.80 p.m., at his Raidanos, No. 1, BLDS BUILDINGS, Tor FLOOR,
THE WHOLE OF IS VALUABLE BOUSEHOLD FURNI TURE Comprising: DRAWING-ROOM BUITS in RED PLUS, ÖVERMANTELS, OCCASIONAL TABLES, O PAINTINGS and ENGRAVINGS, HAND PAINTED PLAQUES, BRASS FENDERS, DOO SKIN ROOS MARILE CLOCKS, BŁOŃze, and ORNAMENTS, $0.
EXTENSION DINING TABLE. MOROCCO. COVERED BOSKWood Dining Chain, NIDE BOARD with GLASS, ELECTRO-PLATED WARE and Gurley, Danner and DessKRT SER TICES, do, do
VESY HANDSOME BRUS DOUBLE BED- ETSAD, WARDROBES with Gas Doors TOILET TABLES. MARELETOP WABIISTANDS and a Very Unique DomBLE TOILET SET L., &c.
Own Coozino Raron and Urensils and
PANTRY REQUISITES.
ATRO,
:
Á FEW PIRUES CANTON, BLACKWOODWARE. Что Мемаль Вожка,
O COTTAGE PUNO.
Тио Вискяная.
Catalogues will be issued.
Entertainment.
PROMENADE
CONCERT,
IN AID OF THE FUNDS OF THE HONGKONG LADIES' BENEVO- LENT SOCIETY,
to be Huldnt the HONGKONG VOLUNTEER
HEADQUARTERS, (Kindly lens for the occasion)
on SATURDAY, 9th October, 1897, at 9.15 p.m.
PROGRAMME.
PART I
L Moh..... Père la Victoire.......Ganme,
THE BAND
peimert....
2. Quartetto, Mahane Meesca MrRow, HILL, GRACE, BARRETT, 3. Selection...... Frunt.........Gounod.
THE BAND
Kling
4. Bong... Os How I love Thee'...II. Parry.
(Opera Cigarello) Mc, A. O. VAN NIEU 5. Piccolo Lea Olesanz de
Dust
Pasage Corporal HARPER 404
and Musician LYTTON. Quartetre, The Evening B-11... Franz Abt. Mare MIROR, HILL, Qua08, BAEREST, 7. Coenob Blo...' Sarenndo' ......Braya..
Masics HALEV,
8 Song, ToAiches from Prison'... Whinfield
Mr. C. H. GRACE.
9. Valio Brillante (Op. 18). Chopin.
THX BANO.
INTERVAL,
On view from Wednesday, the 6th Oct., | 1. Grind Mili-
1897.
Teams :--As Customary.
GEO. F. LAMMERT,
Auctioneer, Hongkong, September 30, 1897.
PART II.
The Battle of Eckers- tary Potpourri Waterloo...
burg, TRY BAND. SYNOPSIS-Day brokk, Morning Gun. 4 am, The Rovoille Sonada-The Camp in 1962 Motion-The enemy are heard advancing
To horse. Advause of the British Army in Brigades-They engage the enemy varying success, but ultimately are vioturi ons-Flight of the enemy and Grand Victory March of the British, concluding with the Conquering Hero."
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
No. $10.
THE following Particulars and Condi-
with
Dutination
THE CHINA MAIL.
Vessels Advertised as Loading.
Vocals,
mog and Manily..... Yaenung (1).. Amoy and Shanghai... Pakhỏi (6). Australian Porta...... Guthile (n). 6limo Baltimore...
10 Rood,
Agents.
Dalto Leavin
Jardins, Matteson&Co Oct. 7, at 4 pm. Butterfisid & Swire... Oct. 7, at 10 ■,10. Gibb, Livingston & Co. Ost 18, 3.p.m. Showan, Tumes & Ou Quick despatch. Anshold, Karborg d;Co. Quick despatch. Besrawn & Parts of Predsten () ........Norddeutscher Lloyd (0, 18, at 9 a.. Bremen and Hamburg Maria Rickmon (s)... Arnhold, Karborg&Co. Calober 15.
P. & O. 3. R, Co.... Oober 7. nann. ()...........Gibb, Luvingston & Co. Ost. 1, as 8 p.m. London & Parts Car Muzspere (6)...........P. & 0. 9. §. O.................[Val. 7, 1-noon. Loados, v. Suez Usts Pateuolus
Batterfield & Swire...Oct. 1. at 4 p.m. Loader, v. Suez Oana Dard nus (a) ...........
& Swire... Cotobar 14. Butterfield & London,. Porto: Ca: Oaufs (8)
Holliday, Wae & Oo..About Out. 20. madon....Sumatra (8).
>errio (6).
31.rsailles........
Marasillo *. Saiz
M'svillan, London, & Kaw.shi Maro (6)...... New York, v. BuozCan Liv (8)-ty NewYos Suezuagal Energia (sh......... Now
York
Anger Coburo................
3.
Oregon
Franonco, v. Ja Shanghai... Shangha
Mo
Mo`al (x).......................
Dity of Rio do Fair Kad (6)....... Pham s (8)..
Shanghai and Maji.... Osa (8)........ S'pro, Aura & H'more fortas (2).................. S'pore, Punang & Ut Lghtning (4)...... Swatow, Amoy & D'au Hailong (8). Iscoma (Wash.), Soll-lumbia (1), Ticatsi
Rwsiyang (0) Vancouva (B.Q., | Smoressa "Vaina
wwww.
P. & U. 3. A. Co. About October 10. Arabold, Karberg &....... a ober 11, Messageries Maritin OR, noon. Nippon Yoga Kaisha 16, sk Show, Tues & Ou. Abom Oct. 17. Dodwell. Carali & C.. [About October 7, Arnhold, Karborg & Quick despatch. Dodgell, Canil & Co. jOct. 12, at Boon.
..... 10. 3/mt nogu, .D. & G. 8. (1) Pacific Mail 9, 8.0. O., 19, at noon.
Butterfield & Swize Oct. 7, at 2 p.m. JP. & 0, 8, Y, Co........ Oct. 8, daylight.
Siomasen & Co........... Oste or 8, daylight. Bima & Q.7, at 6p. .D. Soon, Sons & Ou. Oct. 12, m
Douglas Laprik & Go. Verober 8, at 1ɔon. Dudwall, Ourlill & ... 19, noon. BusserBold & Swire...Oct. 2, at noon! (8).......Phundian Pic,.. 0.
fo-day's Advertisements.
'SHIRE' LINE OF STEAMERS.
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES,
~~ FROM LONDON & SINGAPORE
HES.8.
6.8. Merionethshire, Captain DANTZA, having arrived from the above Parts, Consignées of Cargo are horeby-in- formed that their Goods are being landed at their risk tato the Godown of the HorG- KONO and KOWLOON WHARF and "Gopowr COMPANY. LIITED, at Kowloon and stored At Consigneca' risk and expense.
No Caixas will be admitted after the
remaining undelivered after the 13th last,, will be subject to rest.
SHIPPING REPORTS.
The British steamer Haibong reports: Tamsui to Amoy, strong NR win is and overcast. Amoy to Swatos, strong N.E wind, overom, and heavy sea Sestow to Hongkong, strong N.B. wind, overonat, and heavy in, with rain. Steamer Amuy Thales, Sim, Ruergio, and Spanish cruiser Reina Uristina, Sr. la Swatow: Wingsang
The British steamer Butia reports: Experienced strong N. E. winde, bighs, with very heavy rain.
POST OFFICE NOTICES. MAILS will close:-
Per Pakhai, at 0.30 am, on Thursday,
the 7th October.
PUBLIC AUCTION, to be ball on the spot,
tions of SALE of OROWN LAND by O. War YORK HIRE REGIMENT (under the Goods have left the Godowns, and all Goods For AMOY & 88ANGHAL- on MONDAY, the 11th day of October; 1897, at 3 p.m., are publishod for general Information.
By Command,
J. H. STEWART LOCKHART,. Colonial Secretary, CMONIAL SECRETARY'S OFFICE,
Rongkong, 5th September, 1897. 1974
Particulars and Conditious of the Letting
by Public Auction Sale, to be hold on
With the kind Permission Col. GOB- DON and the OPPicuba, the Band zi P. W. conductorship of Mr W. G. BENTLEY, A.BLOM) will Arial in the above Pro gramme and will ako Play the accompani-are to be left in the Godowns, where they All Broken, Chafed, and damaged Goods, ments of the Souge.
will be examined on the 12th Instant, at 2.30
TICKETS, $2 each, may be had of Messra. RODISSON & Co., who havo kindly lant Piano, and at the Gate.
Hongkong, October 6, 1897.
1983
MONDAY, the 11th day of October, To-day's Advertisements.
1897, at 3 p.m., by Order of His Excel
lency the Governor, of One Lot of Crown Land off Wig Fung Street, in the Colony of Hongkong, for a torm of
999 years.
Particulars of He Lot.
Boundary
*Measure-
| Registry | Loca
meni.
Ety
A.
ft
Inland Wing.
Fang
No. 1,150 Bixel 1.89
Square feet
Upset Price.
50
10
| 21,060 8718,20T
PUBLIC AUUTION.
BALE OF VALUABLE LEASEHOLD PROPERTY IN QUEEN'S ROAD.
MESSRS, HUGDES & HOUGH have received instructions from Mr Hauge SECFEAED, the Trustee, to Soll by Public Anozion, on
WEDNESDAY,
the 13th day of October, 1891, at 3 P.M.,
ON THE FREUISES Now, 966 and 357, Queen's Road Contral, Victoria, Hongkong,
IN ONE LOT.
All those PIECES or PXRCEI S. of GROUND registered in the Land Office as INLAND LOTS MO, 648 and 542, with the Mesanagos or Tenements thereon known as Now, 386 and 357, Queen's Road Central (abatting on the Western Market).
The properties are held under Losses direct from the Crown for the respective terms of 999 years each from the 16th Novezaber 1857, under the ususí terms and benditions contained in the Orowa Lowes of this Colony.
The annual Crown Rent of Inland Lot £119. 94. (88.7) and of Inland Lot 545, £1 12 7d. ($7.82).
The whole of the premises are let in one fatting to a monthly tenant at $12 per month (the landlord paying the outgoing), bat as the houses contain only two stories and a basement the rent might ho consider- ably increased if the houses be rebuilt to the height of the adjoining premises
For further Particulars and Conditions of Brie, apply to
H. L. DENTYS, Solicitor for the Vendor, 04, Queen's Boad Central
or to HUGHIS & HOUGH,
Auction says.
Hongkong. Outoker 2, 1897,
To Let.
TO LET.
WELLING HOUSES-
DHOUSES I REDS TERRACE.
|
HONGKONG FOOTBALL OLUB.
| ENDRAL" ANNOAL MEETING TO-MORROW (AFTERNOON), in the CRICKET PAVILION, SÉ Á p.m.
F. BOWNE,
Hon. Secretary.
Hongkong, October 6, 1897.
1990
FOR SALE BY TENDER.
MENDERS are invited for the Purchase of
TONE ROBE HORIZONTAL TUBO-
LARS B. P. Locomotive Borer, monated
co Wheels for Transpor, Learly New, an it Lar stands in the the ARSENAL YARD, and where it may be seen on app ication.
Tenders marked curtaile TENDER FOR BOILER addressed to THE ORDINANOS UFFIN, ARMF ORUINANCE DEFT, to be sent is, on or before 12 Noox on the 15th Instant, The Ordinance Officer does not bind himself to accept the highest or any Touder.
W. SWAN, LIRUT., Pr. ORDINANDR ÜFYTOR. Hongkong, October 6, 1897.
PUBLIC AUCTION.
1991
E Undersigned has received lustrac- tions to Sell by Public Auction, on
FRIDAY,
the Bih October, 1837, commanding at 3 p.m., st hin Sales Rouma, Zesland Street, No. 4-
A. QUANTITY OF TINE
GOLD AND SILVER JEWELLERY, (Belonging to the estate of a deceased Gentleman) Comprising:-
1 GOLD JURONOMETED 18 C REPAIR-by LS. ANDEMAIS, ORNEVE
1 GOLD CHAIN, 2 PAIRS SLEZVE-LINES (Goto and CAMEOS), GOLD STUDS, COLD sud SILVER CHARMS, ETC, ETC. ETC.
1 LANCASTER'S WROLEPLATE POCKET
No Fica Insuranco has been effected,
3
For SWATOW & AMOY.-
Por Sishan, at 10 ate, on Thursday, the
7th October.
For BFANGBAL-
Per Klearyse, at 2.30 p.m., on Thure-
day, the 7th October.
Per Kanm at 4.3) p.ca., on Thursday,
the 7th October,
1986 For AMOY.—
Bills of Lading will be conntersigned by
SHEWAN, TOMES & (0, Agents. Hongkong, October 6, 1897.
CHINA NAVIGATION COMPANY, LIMITED.
FOR SHANGHAL
The Co.'s Steamship
Bonay,
Capt. SOMMERTIZER, WÜl be despa code above TO-MORROW, the 7. Instant, at 2 p.m.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE, Agents,
Hougkeng, October 6, 1897.
1985
OCEAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY.
FOR LONDON, VIA BUEZ CANAL,
The Co.'s Stormship
Patroclus, Captain DICERNs, will be MORROW, the 7th Icatant, &t 4 p.nl.
elemendis édespatched as above TO.
For Freight, apply to
1782
BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE, Agents, Hongkong. October 6, 1897,
ONIKA NAVIGATION COMPANY, LIMITED.
FOR TIENTSIN.
The Co.'s Steamship
Keiyang, Capt. OUTERALIDGE, Will naruto be despatched as above on SATURDAY, the 9th Instant, at Noon.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE,
Agent: Hongkong, October 6, 1897.
1977
Not Responsible for Debts, Neither the Captain the Agents, nor Owners will be Responsible for any Debt contracted by the Officers or Overs of the following readi, during their day in Hongkong Harbour-
IOLANI, Hawaiian harque, Captain Chas. McClure. Shewan, Tomes & Co.
ISAAO REED, American ship, Captain F. D. Waldo. Standard Oil Co.
L. Scherr, American ship, Captain Chus.
INSTANTOGRAPH, Complete with 2 PLATES. Kendall. Standard Oil Co.
FOLDKES.
I REMINGTON TYTEWRITER
1 SEXTANT.
dise,
A mall invoice Of ÁMERIGAN ÛOLD PLAT
ED LADIES' and GENTS' WATCHES, by 1969 WALTHAM.
GODOWNE in BLUE BUILDINGS. FLOORS in STAUNTON and ELGI
STREETE
* STRATH ALLAN OU_RODISON
ROAD FURSNIED—from October to Sist March.
Apply to
1st
THE HONGKONGLAND INVEST.
·MENT & AGENOY Co., LTD. Hongkong. October 6, 1897.
TO LET.
FURNISHED.
1910
HAIR VIEW Rowox, for & Mouthe
from 15th October, 1807. Apply to
F. SMYTH, Co BRADLEY & Co. Hongkong. September 24, 1897.
TO LET
QUEEN'S GARDENS. Apply to
1912
a. C. ANDERSON,
13, Praya Central,
Hongkong, August 30, 1897.
H
TO LEL
OUSES At the Prit.
HEL DENNTS
Qariew at the undersigned's. TERMS OF SALE :-Cash on delivery.
PAUL BREWITT, Auctioneer.
Hongkong, Datober 6, 1897.
SHIPPING,
ARRIVALS.
October 5.
Cherng Chew, British str., 1,213, Fead. Webb, Penang and Bingapore Sept. 28, General-OHINESE
October 8.
Kiangles, Chinos str., from Gantos. Hailong, British steamer, 783, 4. E 1992 Hodgins. Tamsui October 1, Amoy 4, apd Swatow 5, Gonemi--DovolaB STEAMSHIP Co.
OHINA NAVIGATION COMPANY, LIMITED.
FOR AMOY AND SHANGHALTM
The Co.'s Steamship
Faihei, Captain Szorr, will be #despritshod es ahova TO- MORROW, the 7th Instant, at 10 am.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
BUTTER FIELD & #WIRE,
Agents. Hongkong, October 6, 1897.
1984
INDO-CHINA STEAM NAVIGATION
COMPANY, LIMITED.
FOR AMOY AND MANILA,
The Co.'s Steamship
Ytentang
Merionethshire, Brliish steamer, 1,050, Davies, London Aug. 17, and Singapore Sept. 29, General-DoDWELL, CARLILL &
Co.
Energia, British steamer, 2,060. Charlas Saw, Amoy Ost, 6, Goneral.—DODWELL, CARLILL & OD.
Nanyang, German steamer, 983, Th. Lekmaño, Uhuskiang and Wuhu Osleber 2, Rico and General.-Bremsser & Co.
DEPARTURES. October 6. Sungkiang, for Amboy,
Testation, för Kadst.
October: 6.
Martha, for Kota. Breconshire, for Shaghal.
Per Chrany Chcic, at 3,50 pm,, on Thurs-
day, the 7th Oat ber.
For AMOY & MANTLA.—
Por Funny 3.30 plan, on Thurs-
day, the 7th October.
For SINGAPORE. —
For Patrurus, at 3.30 p.m., on Thurs- |
dy, the 7th October.
Per Hertha, at 4.30 p.m., on Thursday,
Lum 7th Uctober.
For KOBE
Per Australian, at 4.30 p.m., on Thura-
day, le 7th Caroten.
Per Faus g. at 3.30 p.m, on Friday,
the 8th October,
For SWATOW, SINGAPORE & BANG.
KOK.-
Pur Kajusi, at 6 p.m., on Thursday,
the 7th October,
For SUANGHAI & MOJ,—
Por Oceana, u 6 pm, on Thursday, the
Zib Utober.
For SWATOW, AMOY & TAMSUL-
Per Hailong, 11,30 m., en Friday,
the 8th October.
For TIENTSIN. ——
Per Feiyung, at 11.36 am., co Satur-
day, the 9th October,
For YOKOHAMA.
Por Hans, at 11 20 a.m., on Saturday,
the Rh October.
For MOJL KOHE, YOKOHAMA, &
PORTLAND, OREGON.-—
Per Mogul, at 11.30 am, on Tuesday,
the 38th October.
For SINGAPORE, PENANG & OAL-
CUTTA...
Per Lighting, at 2 pm, on Tuesday,
the 12th October.
For SHANGHAI, MOJI, KOBE, YOKO- HAMA VICTORIA' & TACOMA.--- Por Columbia, at 11.30am on Tack-
day, the 18th October,
MAILS AT THE BRITISH PACKET. --~- The Beltigh Contract Packet Mirzapore will be despatched on THURSDAY, the 7th October, with Malle for the United
The
brlesgdom, Europe, and cong.
vid Brindisi; to the Straits Settlementa, Netherlands India.
MEMOR FOR TO-MORROW. Shipping
10 a.m.-Pakhoi leaves for Bharghal. Noon.-Verona leaves for Japan. Noon-English Mail Steamer baron for
Ports of Cail and Europe.
2 p.m. - Kumeu leaves for Shanghal. 4 p.m.---Patrachus leaves for London, Co.
p.m.-Fuensang loaves for Manila.” 6 p.m.--Earth logras for A'burg đo.. 5 p.m.-Australian leaves for Hobe.
Auctions.
The China lail,
1897.
PASSED SUBZ CANAL
Hopup 2 Banmohr,
Wally
September
Hophie Biera 23; flachsenyo. Wynne, Cam, Bith, Trieste, 28; Ceylon, Forec Glengarry, Melbourne, Strathailan, Zhek- Ta, 30: Costmonteesith, Chut. 4. Howard Bound Malsena, Sept. 31- Katsoia, Prizim, 7; G'encak, 10; Kriem hild, 14; Polyphemus, Deike Bickers, Senta, 171 Ghasse, „Zroeng, 814" Fans · 23; Diomed, Tantalus, Det, 4.
HONGKONG, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 6, 1897.
Much satinindast has been expressed. In North China over the Hooley Jameson loan of £18,000,000 sterling to the Chinese Go-- romment. It introduces saothar forsiga element into the financial obligations of 230 p.m.-ágation of Household Forni China; but it is more on sosount of the ture, &o., at No. 1, Blae Buildng, Topid it gives this pown,ful Bilishayndicate
Floor.
Meeting.
up an important section of the projected
5p. Meeting of The Hakog Foot alway system of Chios than boonuso it in-
ball Club at the Cricket Pavilion.
troduces another finger into the financial pie that the success of the Hioloy-Jamason Goods per Kintuck undelivered after this syndicato is hailed with satisfection both in
date subject to rist.
Miscellaneous.
General Memoranda. Famiy, October 8-
3p Auction of Ping Gold and Silver
Jewellery, at Mr Paul Brewit's. SATURDAY, October 9:----
9.16
p..-Promenade Once at the Hongkong Vidustoor Society, SUNDAY, October 10
Goods per Strids not clasred after
p.m. subject to mal, MONDAY, October 11:---
China and in England. Mr Hosley had axpressed his desire to secure the loan for the benefit of British trade. Under the a agreement, the Chines Government
Made
The P. & O. Co.'s. 8. Thames left Singa. pore for this port on the 1st Octab về am, and is duỡ here on the 8th -Oct, atëkout 8 a‚m,
The M. M. Co.'s 8.1. Oceanion, with the
FRAU MAI, of Sept. 10th, left Sin- gapore on Saturday, the 2nd Oct., at pm, and may be expected here on or about Saturday, the 9th Oot. This Packot rings replies to letters day. patched in Hongkong on Aug. 4th. The O. & O; Co.'na. a. Gudic, with malls, concedes to the syndicate the right to con- |---&o., left San Francisco for this net Shanghai with the Grand Trunk line vis Honelale, Yokohama, Inland Be which is to run from Feking to
Kobe, Nagasaki and Shanghai, on the 21st Sept Hankow. Mr Hooley has promised to plaas his ordem for milway material with British firmes
e, and if his original idea
9pm.Auction of Crown Landoff Wing is arried into effect, and other lines are
Fung Street.
built exclusively of Continental materials,
TUESDAY, October 17;---
Goods per Caldien unglaimed after an opportunity will be afforded of compar
this date subject to rent.
ing the respective workmanship, and from WEDNESDAY, October 13 :—
Noon-Meeting of Shareholders of The Buch a comparison the British manufa
Union Insuranos Society of Canton, tur should have nothing to fear. A mil. Ld, at the Head's Office, No.4, Praya. way constructed under Britht supervision,
of
The P. M. City of Peking, with maila &o, left San Francisos for this porteria Hobolali, Yokohams, Inland Sea, Kobo, Nagasaki and Shanghai, on the 2nd Oct.
Nomers Expected. -- The N. P. a 5. 6. Columbia arrived at Yokohama from Tacoma, on the 25th Sept, The Finfield, from New York, lett Singapore on the 1st Oct, and is, dus THE O. S. 9. Co.'s steamer Baradón, from Glasgow and Liverpool, left Singapore on the morning of Oct. 2nd, and Bay. be expected here on or about Friday, 8th Oct
p.1.--‚«etior of Ground at Mom. 35D bashed into the heart of China from the here on or about the 8th Oct,
Sp.
"and 357, Queen's Buad Conin).. Goods
undelivered after
pods per Creana un this date subject to rent.
Goodst
per Merioneth,hure undelivered after this date subject to rent MONDAY, October 18
፣
3 p.m.Meeting of Shareholdim of the Canton Insurance Office, limited, at the Offiout.
Exchange. HorazonG, Gotober 6, 1997. On London-
Bank, Wire,
On demand,
50 days' sight,
*1
4 months' sight
Crodite, 4.,
Documentary,
On Paris
On demand,
Credite
1/10% 1/104 ..1/10, ......1/10
-4 months' sight, .....1/100
4 months sight,
On Berlin-Demand,...
On New York-
On demand, - 1
***
60 days' sight,..w
On demand,
Credi
Qu
Wire Wire,
AVI
On demand,
On Calentta
Wire,
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On Singaporo
On demand,
On Manila
On demand,
Les
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On Shanghai--
On
dersand,
***
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... 2.34
***.2.38 .. 1.89
*142 142
*** 142
... 02
80 days' right, private paper).742. Ju Yokoham
On demand, Gold Leaf, 100 tina, (per tael)... $56 00 Sovereigns (Bank's buying rate) $10.00 River (per
201
BY APPOINTMENT.
most important port of her coast, must Inevitably effect an extraordinary influence on the country, and although it has been arged that railways will not abanga the Chi. nar chamoter it might be safely contonded that they will revolutionise certain phase of Chinese life and will benefit for eig commerce as nothing else has China in the whole history
done in
of foreign intercourse with the country. A race of people, dogs, not change its characteristics in a generation. In spite of its very substantial evidences of progress since its adoption of Wester civiliation, the Japanese nation retains its individus ty, but it is changing for the better, and what the Japanese have been able to no complish för thanwolves and what British
The a, a, Rudung, from Caloutta and Straits, loft Singapore for this port on Saturday, the 2nd Oct., at 4 p.m. The C. M. O's . 8. Hyson, from Swar
u, Glasgow and Liverpool, left Sib- gapore for this, port on Saturday, the 2nd Oct, and may be expected here on or about the 8th Oct. The s. 8. Yarmadale, from New York, loft Singapón on the 4th Oot, and is dis here on about the 11th Oct.
The ON. Co.'s str. Chingte, from Aust
llan Ports, left Port: Darwin on the 5th Oct and may be expected here on or about Thuraday, 14th Oct The N. Y. Lss. Oni Maru left Tham day Laland for this part on the after noon of 4th Oct., and is expected to arriro, here on the
adrisera have been able to socomplish for the poring of 10th
ins sailed from Do's recoma Taseras, Washington, for this post via Japan and Shanghai on the 28th Sept. R. L. 8. 6. Sophie Bickmere passed the Canal on the 23d Sopt., and is consi dared dus ap Singapore on or about the 20th Oct.
Latest Advices.
The N. T. Ca e. a. Bramar sailed from Yokobans for Portland, Or, on the 5th Oot
The F. M. S. Co's str. Attee, whith
Egypt is capable of reprodestion in Ukina. Coco the people are given the means of The wwwveiling quickly and cheaply to other portions of the Empire, they annot escape the influences of Western ailisation. Up to the present, the solitary railway of China has not had a fair chance of sucoes. But. it has at lesat proved ita utility, and has favourably impressed all the Chinese of ficials who have had an opportunity of tra- velling by it. Given Europos supervision and control, and the Shanghai-Honen line will become a financial success. Major Jameson, M.P., is expected to arrive in China in the fronth of December, bringing with him a staff of English engineers to carry out the requisite surveys, and as the syndi, cata will desire to obtain the earliest possible benefit from ita agreement the commence
left Ssa Francisou on the 11th Sep, arrived at Yokohama on the 5th Cine
REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.
SUPPLIED TO THE IUBITA MAIL"]
LONDON, 4th October, ARREST OF THE POONA MDRDERER
The murderer of Mr Rand and Lieut.
ment of the permanent way for the new Ayerstat Poons has been arrested, and has Talway may be expected estly next year, confessed his guilt.
assoon sa the weather is favorable for the
undertaking. The introduction of foreign
ITALY IN AFRICA,
capital and the security of foreign control It is semi officially declared in Rome wil do more for: China, in a pair or two that the Italians will, if any case, lesva
A. S. WATSON & Co., th her own offcials could accomplish in Russala in Troember.
LIMITED.
ESTABLISHED A.D. 1841.
Burmak, Geylon, Adon, Egypt, Mala SEEDS.
and Gibraltar.
usual, hours will be observed in alasing the Malla, ko,
QUES OF CLOGIKO THE
ENGLISH AND FRENCH MAILS. When the Packets lecare at Noon.
The following hours will to observed in
several decided. We hope British capitalists
will now tarn their attention to the develop ment of South-woet China.
GREIDE AND THE PEACE NEGOTIATIONS.
Grecco is Bonding Prince Novencordato
New Muse Catalogue now ready, gratia to Constantinople as a delegats to negotiate Please send in for it. W. Rebinson & Co. a definitive pesos.
“NAMOA:
ELETTIQUALS ADe said to be more nume WRECK OF THE DOUGLAS STEAMER rous in Greece than in Japan, but much lesa fatal. Last year no fower than 520 Barthquakes courred in Greece, or an average of about 14 a day, sixl of these samo 306-ovcurred in the is sad of Zante.
rived here to ralieva Me
To
PUREHER PARTICULARS.
Douglas Steamship Company have received further intelligence of the wrecked The Tientsin correspondent of the Neteamer Numos. A telegram, sent ever SEEDS.ste Jardine, Matheson & Co., has a
Dasy Neros Rites Mr CH Rose, of the Imperial Chinese line from Pagoda,
and dated Octobor 6, 1.40 p.m., reads Barand Cousins, who leaves on a year's. Lürough to New Four of ustivo crew drowned through Zealand. Mr Ros win be
egin boots capsizing in surf, Carpenter, third forestment to our small bat
tlantic greaser, poukah boy, chief engineer's boy.
-an. Larnot say how many Chineas: passengara group of Poloplayers.
that drowned, -bit sixteen frissing, including native. soloen passenger From ALLOY Hall procending to wreak to-day Chinese gunboat Mails, ship's paper, everything hat.
closing the Mails for Europe, &c., by the TIVE have received our second Shipmenttision on private affairs, English and French Frekoa, when they W
ave at Noon The Money Order Office, will be closed at 6 the day before.
8.00--Posting of Prices Current and
Oirculars ceases.
10.00
(Prices Current and Circulars may borever be posted up to 10 o'clock If they are tied in bundles, country by country, with the addresses all one way)
-Registry coast.
10.90ding
of Nowapapers, Books, and Patterns cesses, 11.00 4.3-Mail closos.
FATE LAS may be posted (from 11.10.) with 10 en late fee up t 11.30 4., after which hourthey may be sent on Board with the same Late Bee.
MAILS BY THE UNITED STATES PACKET. ---- The United States Mall Packet Coptio will be despatched on SATURDAY, the th October, with Mails for Amoy, Shanght, Japan, San Francisco, the United States, Dansin, Honolula, Peru, do, which will be alsod follows
10. Registry ceasen, 11.M. Pait Office closes.
Quotations
Harukowa, Oct. 8, 1897.
OPIUM-New Fatna, cash, 726
OLEABED.
Mathilde, for Hoihow.
Captain Kyroom, will be despatched. EN abore
17
PASSENGERS. AERVED,
10
Bow Benaron, cub, 795
dashu
Per Cheang Chew, from Penang, dos, 658
TO-MORROW, the 7th Instant, et 4 pm.
398 intend of an previously advertised.
This fitsamer has superior: Ascommoda- | Chiusa.. Bon for First Class Passengeri.
For Freight or Fussgo, apply to
JARDINE MATHESON & Co.,
Per Haloong, from Tamil, do 13
Ohiowa.
Par Merionethshire, Iran, Singapore, 30 Ohisead
Per Nanyang, from Ohinklang, § Whis
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New Malwa, arelli, 670/880 Allowance Tecla 0/42
New 900/950 Allowance, Taels... 0/8 04 Malwa credit, 680
Formian, Empar dod 19/195
FLOWER SEEDS,
VEGETABLE SEEDS
md
MUSHROOM SPAWN,
CATALOGUES containing
HINTS ON GARDENING,
Ind
PRICE LISTS
may be had on application.
Bansom's "New Paris ' LAWN MOWERS
and.
OLAY'S FERTILIZ
A., S. WATSON
THE HONGKOKE
3 Rose cuines fren & gre family. He is a grandson ofal Ross whose feats with the gar Batounded fell in the Fort *Fifties" and a nephew of Mr Eds Pass, the first, or one of the first. « Prizemen, ~ Mr 2. Cousing Poking and his imperaltog the post in the mud ch
home on furlough which in deeply regr of friends,
ACCORDING TO the tmonty-three minion estimates of fování evan__aftar yubilla es to the smquat: o: 10.
with appropriation demnity to the amountă. into the
A telegram from Feochaw, dated October
5, 20, pm, is to the effect that Captain. Hall And Lod Vice Consul had left
gumfost for itho weɔok,
syour to-