haru Boon taken at the time by the Peking Go.. varnment to dealero the treaty invalid that the *Chinese view of the Anism qavation” expressly admits The ministers of all the Powers at Paking conesfeed the same idea that China diễ not make a single effort to protest against tho French treaty with. Taenon (Annam) and that the China Government conildored the treaty valid"
Add to this that the submissive Jaltors that ru. 13 have been paraded in the public prosa to show the ubbaurylenoy of the Anusmesa and Korean Kinga
F.13
Bat. 14
to the Emperor of China, are quitą inconsistent | Th. | 17 | with the nations af those mansrohs, and are can. sequently worthless sa oviéonco of their rasi tec- ritoriat dependence on Chica Taos, when in making the Fronob trenty in 1975, it was men. tioned to the Annaudess Plenipotentiaries at Bel gin, thit the Emparor of Chins was supposed to be the protector and anperlar, of Annsm, these Ambassadore distinctly told Admiral Duperré that the Court of Hué. (Anuam) had nover, no- knowledged the sovereignty of Chios, nod that, though they paid tribute, they had 'nover com. buitted by ass which could be interpreted sa ga admission of their subjugation to China.
The professions of dependenes un the Emperor of Chins which have been made by the King of
HONGKONG TIDE-TABLE.
Um to 31 Jandakh, Zɛda,:
Jam WATHE
· Low' WATER,
Frog
Mess Time
Iaight
Height
1 E 2་7ཉཀླ8པརཱན
The Bolght of minnu söndərsi han basa derventioal at 7.8962- fec: above nota file ile-guzo at the Motaria Neval Yard 1/ and the Tower Oriber Swing Ties, to which datan the heights in these Tables are referred, un ́8,quá 3600, Mboya
The Lachts Eu the Tales marked with is maiņas (mi) algas.- are halow Low Water Ordinary Spelag-Time, and huld ver aubtracted from the enculanta viz
Aunsin are to be considered more as indicating CHINA COAST METEDEOLOGICAL
the dependence of the Royal Annamere Dynasty
on the protection and support of Chios agatoss
"the discontented subjods, or against rival claim.
ante to the Throne, than as compromising the
cations! Independence, and the only former mil-KRATION. litory.interference of Chius beg bean by sending armies at the Lusamese King's roquest to as- zlet the Anpainara.. Royal faviily to continue its reign, and romantly gombai rebels, who dis-Hangurg turbed the counter.
W!
The Korean King has likewiss shown the re- alization of bis personal profesalons of humility. by a totally diffèrertencíant, whan the întarents of the Korana natlón or his ragal uuthority, were in question. The interonures between Chitia
REGISTER.
12in Jakmory, Ást), 'RI ÁTAL
Menga
50.17
30.1
Fooch.m Shanghai.. Nagana..
and Koras has been so strlotly guarded that any Chinaman ornesing the border has boon put to ĮSTATION, death; and it in on record that after the Korean trasty with the United States had bean sigond,
and when Chinese authority was supposed to Marila... preponderate at Seoul, that the Chineso Eavoy Hongkong aficionsly proposed to the King of Korea that ...... Fochem.. be should adept the Chinas triangular national dragon dan, only with a white instead of a yellow Nagusi.. ground, upon which the Kerman King dew into
A passion and swore that he would never do en,)
and that if the Chinese flag were presented to him for his wooeptance he would-tvar is to pieces ; and be immediately designed a squaro national Aau of his o.
It ta clear from those frots that neither the Aquamere zor the Korean Kings considered that
STATION.
| Manila.
by their humble act-deprecatory expressious ia-Hogg their falemme lettora to the Emperor of China. Aney ..... they had ever yielded a tittle of their sovereignach.. righta; and that those latters were written in Naga... che and Offental style of salt personal ahasa. ment, which means nothing at all when it comes
to the point of roul submission and parting with
their kingly authority.
The best proof, howorse, of the worthlessness STATION, of the Emperor of China's claim to territorial sovereignty over Angam, is the admission in
*the Ubinese view of the Auram question " that Manila China wee ready to acknowledes a joint pro-migkong. testerats of France and Okina over Tonqula Foot provided that Franse, when opɑayying Tongain,Shangh would consent to leave a neutral zone of territory just; ontsida. of the borders of Yunnan and Liang-kwang, or the Chinese frontier, which neutral sons was to be taken out of - Angaragse territory
If the Esporor of China's claims of tortitorial avereignty over Anuam had been undoubted and an mbatantial as some people imagine, is it j Hikely that Chins would bavo been ready to withdraw her troops from Aunam, and was randy
to deliberate on such a question and intimated
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19th January, 18DE,
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31.21
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dients cousin westext thisavirage coursponding to this season,
W. DOBERCK---
Hongkong Observatory, 14th Jannsey, 1836,
METEOROLOOGICAL · REGISTER.
that the final conotacion sho would arrive at Barometer would not bo far from spoli a proposal for Temperaturo..... joint protestorate and a penizal_anna P.
It Huuidity
was agaivalent to hartaring the whole of AnnaDirection of wind..
Foros of wind
A
Presions
day. On date on date- [ at 4pm. ¦ at 30 so. | at 4 pas
09.13
71 E.N.E
$0.25
30.14
€0.0
66.3
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E.~***
E.
́ ́1, Bansantan rodones 16. M'degrese Fabrenzeit and to
thetard of hear in inches, lonths and Bundredte. Fabrizi in Le shade in degress and tent's
3-Dozmery in permenigge of saturation, cha kumliity of
saturated with molsters being 100
away for a paltry portion of Tenquis, whion was Weather to be given up jintly by France as one of the Bain...... partios to the agrapment about the neutral sous to be taken out of Annamose territory, and con- sequently that Fiance had an equal right with Chins to spose of it. It may be takon for granted from this foot that China bas no sub-ai stantial claim, lo any part of Aunam, which giros her tho right to ba asmaulted about ita se- aspation by France, and much leas to legally resist ita annexatios by that power on any such Pegand.
This being the road situation of China towards Annam, the French ocaapstian of Toagain is far from being an aggressive ast against the tor-" ritorial sovereignty of Chias; and it waɗld be extremely diMoult to make out an international
·legal plas for excluding France fron tus right el enfessing a treaty with the Sovereign of Ausm that has been violated to the detriment of France.
COMMERCIAL INTELLIGENCE,
MONDAY, 14th January. OPIUM. Baton of Patus of 77 toned at $575. Benares plood at 85571; but the drug is now beid to 3560...
OF LONDON.-
EXORANOS.
Bank Bills, on demand 3/8 Bank Bills, at 30 dava' sight...3/81 Bank Billa, st 4 months' sight8/8) Crolita, at & months' sight” „.3/8) Do-umentary Bilis, atá tamba
sight....................
ON PARIB
Bask Bills, on demand
DiskSTOTO 156 WEED to 10 početa. – 5--Focotene With cording to Borefart, Seals,
STATE OF Tez Trasznai B. Munsky: C. detarbed elovals; 3. drizzling thinu 7. Toga G. gnomy; B) light zig oversat pring turen: 9 Qala Ra
F. thander; V. visibility; W. dew(yet).—The letters ar repaid to indicata any increase over dié ateraga ni thale
again insace, feathe and bandith
Yer further particulars.us "Intracions for making Mabological Observationi la Chine". (Kemy AYO WAZI, Hooghong)
W. DOBEROK Henrkour. Observatory, 14th Jaoupey, 1884.
TO BE LET.
TO BE LET. DAROM 1st February Next, the Convenient-
Caine Road.
Apply to
Tsitaated Residence ELOIX VILLA,
8th January, 1984,
LINSTEAD & DAVIS,
1128
TO BE LET.
TAROD and SMALL COAL GODOWNS at Wanobai, with Water Frontage. Apply to
5th January, 1634.
LINSTEAD & DAVIS.
TO BE LOT.
..3/89
T
THE DETACHED
407
Credits, at 4 months might......471-
ON BOMBAT.—Bank, 3 days' sight 225.
ON CALCUTEA ~Bank,3 days'sight 225
ON SHANGHAL--
Bank, sight.
Frivate, 30 days' sight. 79
Sales of Banks are reported today at 188, per cast, for the end of February, while for the end of the month, shares are offering at 180 por eont. Honkong Piros have been done at $3874 par where for cash, with buyers at $384 for the and of March. "Olber stocks remain unchanged.
$629 per share. **
China Traders' Insurance Company's Shares
$23 par share.
168
FAMILY RESI. DENCE, known as Brauengard, with. Garden and Tennis Lawo.
No. 9, Mosqu¤_TERRACE.
No. 19. ELGIN STREET. (From 1st February
Next.)
OFFICES in Queen's Road CESTRAL. HOUSES at Spring Gardena, modorato Routals.
GODOWNS at EAST and WEST Porure. SHOP and DWELLING | QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL.
Apply to
5th January, 1884.
LINSTEAD & DAVİS.
199
TO BE LEE, From 1st February, 1884:
Hongkong and Shaughat Bank Shares (CHE PREMISES in FLETORED'S BUILD
Now Imro)--150 persone, premiumINGS No. 6 Queer'a Road, at present in Union Insuranos Boointy el Canton, Limited the carpation of Mc. George Stalafeld. Also, with immediate possession, some SMALL GO Downs under the Tooperanos Hall,
Apply to
5th January, 1984,
TO LET. With Tninodiato Possession:
North Ghius Insurance-Tis. 1,350 per share. Tangfaze Insurance Association-Tls. 1,000 per
chure,
Chtonen Insurance Co vy, Limited-8200 por
phare
LINSTEAD & DAVIS.
[100
Da Tai Insurance Comy say, Limited-116. 149 NO. 58. PRATA CENTRAL, suitable for
per share.
Ofiles,
Canton Insurance. Office, Limited-$119 per Apply to
here.
AENHOLD, KARBERG & C..
Hoogkang Fire Instranco Company's Bharath January, 1884.
56871 per share,
China Fire Insurance Company's Shares-873
per share.
Hongkong and Whampoa Dook Company's
Shares-57 per cent, promium.
Hongkong, Canton, and Maono Steamboat o
8h00-$48 premiem.
Lado-Gas Stoom Navigation. Coa Shores-
30 per cent disɔɔant..
China nad Manila Steamship Company, Limited, ---Par. E
Hongkong Gas Company's Shares-384 per
share.
Hongkong Hotel Company's Blares$150 per
ahare.
China Sugar Bedning Company, Limited-$130
per skare.
China Nagar-Rasaing. Company (Debenture)—
2 per cent. pranium.
Lazon Sugar Relining Company, Limited-390
per share.
Hongkong To Company's Shares-$150 per
ituara,
Hongkong and China Bakery Company, Limited p382 per share.
Chinese Imperial Croan of 1874-Nowinal Chinese Imperial Loan of 1877-Norizal, Chinese Iroperial Legan of 1878-Nomizal. Chinese inperial Lan of1981-Par.
HONGKONG TEMPERATURE.
TYROM Makan PALOKER * Car? BAGINYS) Jancy 2143
Fiammogatyr—9&#
Th17»M«»
= "Thofmosketze=9a,m, (Wat bie
Thermocaster pac, (Wel bulb):
The meanin Thermcaster-- Minimaamm (avar sig?kjedan
TO LET. GODOWN, in BLUE BUILDINGS -
Apply to
7th January, 1834.
TO LET. TO. 8, BATMOUS. TERRACHL.
DESTINATION
HAMBURG
LONDON, vis BDEL CANAL.......| LONDON, 40,, tia Suez Canal.
THE JULY 29113 TUE JAY, JAVUARI 15TC 18×4,
VESSELS ADVERTISED AS LOADING.
VESIEL'S NAME
CAPTAIN
Saint Ideoinn Durand Bonlarių. (str.).............. Clark: Hydsipes (str:)............! G. Borivener .....
MARSEILLES, via SATHON, Ave (str.) ............ Deinonha
NEW TORE VIN BUES CANAL... SAN FRANCISCO,...... SAN FRANCI300, vim Y'RAMA TRIESTE, &
SYDNEY, MELBOURNE. &o... SYDNEY **n 'MELBOURNE, CALCUTTA,'vin STRAITS...... CALOUTTA, via STRAITS.. YOKOHAMA
YOKOHAMA, via NAGAWAII, 80, YOKOHAMA, AND HIOGO NAGASAKI KOBE, SHANGHAI
SHANGHAI za
|
FOR, FREIGHT. APPLY TO
TO BE DESFATCHED
Hongkong
Carlowits & Co.
Quia despatob. On 18th Ins5,
On 2nd inst., at 4 P.
Forlan Castle (stc) | Wacing, re Clarisan B. Carver | Dow: Lublin Hongkong Oceania (str.).brand"
G. Marunsig
Tannadise (str.).
Titania (str.)...ima
8. G. Green-97
Catterthna (sbr.) ... Wingency (i)..... | St. Croix mat Arentson Apoor (atr.) A. B. Mastavish
Volda (ett.)
Dn Tample...... Khiva (str.) Bentodi
Thomson
Hongkong Hongkong
Tapatol
Jago
Danube (etr,)... Dongias (str.)
(J. Nawton-
Hongkong Hongkong
Takashiho Maru (str.) Nyomta
Oxua (org. Assam (str.)
SHANGHAI vis AMOY yalops ................ SWATOW AND BANGKOKĮ. SWATOW, AMOY, & F'CHÓW.
INSURANCES.
GUARDIAN ASSURANCE COMPANT.
LONDON.
INSURANCES.
PRONIX
Gibb. Livingston & Co.... P.&.0.8. N. Co.,
Megganeries-Maritimon..... To-day, at Nonu. E
Adition, Bell & Co Ruseall & Co... O, & 0.8.8 Co Malchora & C Gibb, Livingston & Co..... Gibb Livingaton & Co.... Jardins Matheson & Us... David Seasoon, Sons & Co. Massagaring Maritimes,..... P. & 0. 8. N. Ca................................ Gibb Livingston & Co.
Mesageris: Maritimes..... P. & O, S, N.... Co Buttarfeld & Swire. Yuan Fat Hong Douglas Lapraik & Co..
FIRA OFFICE,
The Undersica are now prepared to The Indesigual. Agents of the are GRANT POLICINE INSURA NORD,
FIRE at Cuer at Bates.
FIRE at the following Rates ---- BIRLEY, DALRYMPLE & CO. On First-class European" Hongkong. Jaguary, 1884.
149
· NORWICH · UNION FIRE INSURANCE SOCIETY.
THE Undersigned, Agonts for the shore Society, are authorized to accept: FIRE BISKS at Current Rates,
BIRLEY, DALRYMPLE & Co Hongkong, January, 1884.
[160
IMPERIAL FIRE INSURANCE COUL
PANY.
The Undersigned, Agents for the above Company, are prepared to GEANT POLICIES against FIRE to the oxtant of $60,000 on any
FIRST-CLASS RISK,
Tenements
Quick dispatch,
Quick despatch,
On 24th inst., at 3 P.M. Ou.or about 2ätb'inst." Oa or about 18th Feb, To-day, at 4 P.K.. | To-morrow, at 3 P,M. | Ta-manow, st 3 r.K.
Quick despatch.. On 24th inet, at Noon. Qulok despatch.*~*~ On 18th just., ot 4 P.M. Quick despatet. Quintylospatak, To-morrow, Daylight. To-morrow, at 8. A.M. To-morrow, Daylight.
VESSELS ON THE BERTA,
FOR SYDNEY, MELBOURNE, AND ADELAIDE (Calling at Pour DARWIN and QUEENSLAND
FORTS, and taking through Cargo to New: ZEALAND, NEW CALEDONIA, PARMANIA and Fr.). Not per Annum. Hastern and Australian Steamship
Company's Steamer On First-class Godowne, p
CATTERTHUN,” & Merolandies stored pi therein.......so Not per Anam..DAY, the 15th fastant, at Four P.M.
Ceptału H. Ching, will be despatched an above On Coals
at.1: Not por Annum. On Patrolsce la B
censed-Chadows....atl. Net per Anna,
Oa Firat-cinsa Chineso
Tanemonta at2 Not per Annut On Sevendoliss ChinoseS
Texomanta...... at Not per Annum.
DOUGLAS LAPRATH & Co.
Agents for Phospiz Fire Ofiles, 5th Aurant, 2881;--
F15
TakeooL AND LONDON AND
I
VESSELS ON THE BERTIL.
NUFICE.
COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGEKIES- MARITIMES.
PAQUEBOTS POSTE FRANCAIS. STEAM FOR
SAIGON, SINGAPORE, BATAVIA, CO.
⠀ LOMBO, ADEN, SUEL IHMAILIA,PORT SAID, SYRIAN PORTS; }
MAILS EXPECTED.
TEX FAUNCH MAIL. The M. M. stommer aus, with the nach French mail, lett Baigen at midnight on tho 11th, and in due hore, on the morning of the 10th instant,
THE EWALISH MAIL.
The P. & O. steamor Assam, with the next NAPLES. MABSEILLES, AND English mall, left Bingopers at 10 pm on the PORTS OF BRAZIL AND LA PLATA: 13th, nož is doo here on tho 20th inst,"
ALNO, BOMBAY,
THE "AMERICAN 'MAIL.
The 0, & O. steamer Chachie, with the Ama
TUESDAY the 15th day of January, risan mail of the 22nd Decembar, leave Yoko, 1884, 5 Noon, the Jompany's Steamship hans on the 15th, sud la dus hore on the lat "AVA‚1⁄2 Commandant Delpech, with MAILS, inet, PASSENGERS, - SPECTE, and CARGO.
will leare this Port for the shova plazos."
Cargo and Spects will be registered for Lou don as well as for Marseilles, and accepted in trans through Marseilles for the principal places of Baropa.
Shipping Orders will be granted until Noon of 14th January, 1884
STEAMERS EXPECTED.
Tho N. 1.9 N. Co's, stoamer Complo - laft Batavia on the 1st, and is das here on or about the 15th lost.
The Austro-Hungarian Lloyds' stoamar Zania laft Stavapore on the morning of the 18th, and is dus hers on or shout the 20th Inst.
The A., CJ, and Straits steamship Buzina Curges will be received on board until 4.m., lett Sydney on iba 19th Decembar, sud my bo Sippels and Parcels watil 8 Pa., on the 143h exposted here on er about the 17th January, January, 1994. (Parsals are not to be deat on board; they must be left at tho Aganey's Office) Contents and value of Packages aro coquired.
For further particulars, apply at the Com- pany's Office,
J. MARTIN
Acting Agent.
5th January, 1984;
MITSU BISHI MALL STEAMSHIP CO.
STEAM TO NAGASAKI AND KORE,
: PIA INTAND BEA
(Taking Cargo, for Yokowana.)
THE TAKACHIGO.MART" Captain Nrs, due here on ar about the 14th Parcule, (all of which must be sent to our Olce) will be received up to 3.P.M., of MON-net, will be despatched as above on FRIDAY,
the 18th January, 1884, at Fova pax. DAT, the 14th instant.
Cargo received on board and Parools at the Office up to Oxi Pix.; of the day of Sailing. No Bill of Lading signed andor 33 Frolght. -All Claims for Damage must be settled on board balors delivery is taken, otherwise they will not be recorgized.
Contents and Value of the Packages must be delayed.
For Fraight or Passure, apply to
GIBB LIVINGSTON & Co.
Agenta 9th Jaaniry, 1884.
[182
DOUGLAS STEAMSHIP COMPANY,
"LIMITED.
Cargo aut Pasasugees for Yokohama will be franshipped to the Shanghai Mail Steamer at Kobe,
For further Farticulare, apply at the Com FOR SWATOW. AMOY, AND FOOCHOW. pany's Ofless, Praga Central, Ground Floor of
THE
Messrs. Russell-z Co.
The Undersigned, as Agoats for the shore BATES ON FIRST-CLASH GODOWNS BU- Compray, are prepared from this date to DUCED TO PER CENT. NEXT PAR ÅNNUM GEANT POLICIES opon FIRST-CLASS RISKS Company's Steamship
FROM THIN DATE.
GIBB, LIVINGSTON & Co..
Agents,
717
to the extent of £15,000, at the Reduced Tari Rates
·DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co- 11th Mar. 1881,-
[14
NOTICE.
Imperial Fire Insurance Company, 9th Mar 1881...
NOTICE..
VHS CHINA FIRE INJURANCE COM-
PANY, LIMITED.
QUEEN FIRE INSURANCE T
COMPANY
The Undersigand, Agents for the above Com. pany, are prepared to ACCEFT RISKS on FIRST-CLASS GODOWNS at ♣ por Cout, Nett prai minm por Anzum.
20th May, 1881.
NORTON & Co., Agents.
r1
UN FIRÐ OFFICE.
The Undersigned are prepared from this date to GRANT POLICIES against FIRE at the Reduced Tarit Rates to the extent of 350,000 on First-class Tüske.
12th May, 188L-
| LINSTEAD & DAVIS,
Agents,
Sun Fire Qños.
THE MAN ON INSURANCE COM
TANY, LIMITED..
HEAD: OFFICE-HONGKONG.
CAPITAL (SUB*gares), $1,000,000. "
......
Is prepared to ACCEPT FIRST-CLASS
RISKS at 17, natt' por Annum, and othov Ex- BUEANGUS AS Current Ratin
AGENCIES at all the Treaty Ports of China and Japan, and at Singapore, Baigon, Penny: and the Philippines.
JAS, B. COUGHTRIS,
Searstary.
27th March, 1982
FOR SALE
FOR SALE.
[683
TAIGHT WOODEN TANKS, Iron Sp- pod; will hold 3,057 Gallosa caoh. These 13 Tanks are quite now.
Apply to
BOARD OF DIRECTORS. LUM BIN SANO, Esq. BAN HUP, Es1. YorÚSONG Para, Esq. (CHAN LICHOT, Big. | Q. Hor Cause, Esq.
The Company GRANTS POLICIES on MARINE RISKS to all parts of the World, payable at any of its Agencies.
Contributory Dividends are payable to sli Contributors of Business, whether they are Shareholders or ot
WOO LIN TUEN, Secretary.
HEAD OFFICE. No. 2, Queen's Road West,
Hongkang. 14th March, 1881.
11765
NORTH GERMAN FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY AT HAMBURAK
THE Undarsigned, AGENTS for the above 1. Company, are prepared to GRANT IN- SURANCES to the artout-of 865,000, on flrat- olaas risks at ourrent rates.
MELCHERS & Co. 97th March, 1876
TRANSATLANTIC FIRE INSURANCE
COMPANY OF HAMBURG. The Undersigned, having been appointed Agents for the shove Company, are prepared to ACCEPT RISKS against FIRE at Current Bates.
SIEMSSEN & Co., Agents.
[12:
16th November, 1872
HE
9th January, 1884.
Captain NORRIS, American Ship "Titan."
FOR SALE.
1131
HEIDSIECK'S CHAMPAGNE, IS, WHITH SEAL $19....... per ease of 1 dazen quarts. $20
*m per case of 2 dozen pinta, GRAND VIT CHATEAU LEÒVILER. 8.........per case of 1 dozen guacta, CHATEAU LAROSE, 812............................. P06 case of 1 dosen quarta, PONFET CANET. $9.50........per base of 1 dezen gauris, PALMER MARGAUX. $2.50 emriniu per vase of 1 doson quarts. 88.50
...........per case of 2 desen pints.
LORMONT. $5............per case of 1 dozen quarta.
por case of 2 bsen pints.
·ALAO ** CUTLER PALMEE & Co.'s,
WINES AND SPIRITS:
SINMESSEN & Co. Hoogkong. 1st January. 1884.
F18
FOR SALE.
ROYAL CHARTER WACHTER'S
CHAMPAGNE- Parveyors to Her Majesty the Queen and to H. Highuess the Prince T Wales by Special Matob, 1881.
Warrant dated 7th Appointment under a
$22.50.
1 Dozen Quarts......... 2 Doson Pinte
.....$23.60. Apply to
ARNHOLD, KARBERG & Co. 20th November, 1989.
12102
INSURANCE COMPANY,
CHINA MERCHANTS.
LIMITED.
HEAD OFFICE-SHANGHAI,
CAPITAL, (FULLY SUBSCRIBED) Tis, 1,000,000.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
Tone KING SING, Esq., Chairman. JAT YU CHEE, Day: CHANG SV HO, Esq. CHING TO CHAL, Esq. XIP YU TIN, Esq.
and ten others; "p" Ho SHEN CHau, Esq., Booretary. The Company GRANES POLICIES on MARINE RISKS at Current Bates to all parts of the World.
Usual returns of Fremis are made to all Contributors of Basinses whether Shareholders or not
HO SHEN CHEL,
Secretary. Head Office, Hankow Rosi, Shanghal, Iet Jann, 1882
CALEDONIAN FIRS AND LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY.
ESTABLISHED 1805. [100 B Undersigned having been appointed
TE
Agents for the above. Company are pra. pared to isano Policies of Insurango against Fire
ARNHOLD, KARBERG & Co.
G. P. CHATER
[110
No. 251, PRATA CENTRAL. Apply to
DAVID BABB0ON, BONS & Co tb Inae, 1833.
ROAD From about lut April Nost.
10. LET-ROCKLANDS" LOBINSON
Apply to
M. STEPHENS,
Solicitor,
4. Club Chambers.
4th January, 139L
TO LET. With Inmediato Possession.
1958
on the usual terms.
Jennery 183 2.
NORTH HRITISH AND MERCANTILE INSURANCE COMPANT.
THE undersigned, Agents of the above Com. pany, ara authorized to INSURF against FIBE at Current Bate
GILMAN & Co.
Tab January, 1892
· [10·
THE STRAITS INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED
HE. Undérsiguel, having been appolated Agents for the above ComPANY, BIS prepared to GRANT POLICES OF MARINE RISKS to all parts of the World, at enemat (88 rates.....
ARNHOLD, KARBERG & DOL 3th November, 1888
12004
HOUSE No. 50, in Upen PEEL STREET. LONDON ASSURANCE
Apply to
INCORPORATED BY. KOTÁZ, CHARTER OF HIS KAZESZY KING GEORGE. THE FIRST,
A. A. ECA DA SIGVA,
48, Queen's Road Contral." 3rd Jonasry, 1884.
[THE Undaruigned having been appointed TO LET
Agents for the above Corporation, are ODOWNS. No. 64 and 65, PRATA EAST, repared to grant Fusorances as tollows
BOWLINGTON,
MARINE DEPARTMENT. Poltales at onerent rates, payable either here, in London, or at the principal Ports of India, Ühinn, wad Kumtralia.
Apply to
D. NOWROJEE,
Victoria Hotal..
$1,200
64
28th December, 1883.
T31
ROD
TO LET. OOMS in CLUB CHAMBERS.
Apply to
DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & 06.
Let February, 1892.
FIRE DEPARTMENT,
Polloles issued for long or short periods at enrrant gatas. ag
LIFE DEPARTMENT, - Policies and fer savas not exceeding £5,000, at reduced raten,
HOLLMAY, WISE & Co.
26th July, 1372.
AND R. TENKENT?S ALE and
POLTER. DAVID CORSAR & SONS':
Merchant Nury" Navy Bailed Long War Grow
CANVAS,
“DOUGLAS, Captain S. Ashino, will be despatched for the nhavn Ports TO-MORROW, the 16th instant,. at DAYLIGHT.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
DOUGLAS LAPRATE & Co.,
General Managers.
1252
12th January, 1884. INDO CHINA STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY, LIMITED.
FOR SINGAPORE, PENANG, AND
· CALCUTTA, THE Company's Stanship
"WENGSANG.” Captain St. Croix, wil be despatched for the above Parts-TO-MORROW, tka 18th inatnots at THREE P.M,
For Freight or Passage, apply to.
... JAŽDINE, MATHESON & Co.,
General Managers. 9th January, 1834;
1185
FOR SINGAPORE, PENANG, AND
CALOUTTA.
192 Stestship
THE
* ARRATOON APOAR,” Captain A. B. MoTarish, will be despatobod for the abars Ports TOMORROW, the 16th. instant, at THREE P.M.
For Freighter Passige, opply to
DAVID SASSOON, SONS & Co.,
Agents.
10th January, 1894.
"BEN" LINE OF STEAMERS, FOR LONDON VÀ BUER CANAD THE Stearnship
· 9th January, 18824. -
H. J. H. TRIPP,
Agent.
|
POST-OFFICE NOTICES.
MALL BY THE FRENCH PACKET. The Franck Contrast: Panket dea, will ha damnatched on TUESDAY, the 15th January, with Mailer the United Kingdom, Barope, and placod beyond, min Naples: to | Seigon, Straits Settlemente, Batavis, Burmað, Coclos, Inlik (vík Matina), she Arrivalnatan Cołanion." Adan, Egypt, Malta, Gibraltar, Natal,
the Cape.
The usual bones will be observed in closing the Mail, 0.
MAILS BY THE BETFISH PACKET. The British Coateset. Puckat - Mydannes, will ho deanstohad on TUESDAY, the 22nd January, with Maile for the United Kinglon, Rurope and countries bevat, sin Bría-lin; to the Straits Satilamente, Batavia. Birah, Ong- too. Intis. Aden. Evvok, Maita, and Gibraltar,
N.B-This Pupload osrrios no mails for the Australasiva Oslonias.
The usual hours will be observed in closing the Mails, ko,
MAILS BY THE G. S. PACKET. The United States Mal Paskat, Occasin will ha domutahelion SATURDAY, the 26th January, with Malls for Topaz. Son Fesania00, the United States. Causch, fenolala, Pero, STEAM FOR. SINGAPORE. PENANG COLOMBO,,, which will be alount as follows:-- ADEN, MARSEILLES, MALTA, GIBRAL- 2,15 2,3, Ragister connas,
TAR, BEINDISI, TRIESTE, VENICE,
230.. Past Offee closes, but, Correspondansa AND LONDON;
may be posted on board the Pookat with Tato Fan of 10 heats actes Postage until the time of departure.
АТЛО
BOMBAY, MADRAS, CALCUTTA, AND AUSTRALIA.
NB-CARGO CAN U TAKE ON Tatousa BILLS OF LAding for Batavia, PøbsIAN GULU PORTS, MARSEILLES, TRISTE, HAM- BURG, NEW YORK, AND BOSTON.
HOURS FOR CLOSING THE CONTRACT
MAILS.
THE BRENOW MATL Day before Departure.
closex, erupt the night box, which is always apan out of office hour,
THE PENINKTLAR AND ORIENTAL STEAM 5 P., Money Order Ofis closos. Post Office
NAVIGATION COMPANY'S Steamship FDA PES." Captain G. Socivaner, with Her Majesty's Tails, will be lessatchel from
Dan of Departure,
this for LONDON via BOMBAY and SUEZA... Past Olas opeus. CANAL on TUESDAY, the 22nd January, at Foon P.M.
10) A.M., Ploristry of Lottors connos. Posting of
all printet mutter and nattamaa arhang.
Carge will be rosaived on board and. Parcele 11 A.M., Mall eluses, excent for Tits Lottera. and Spesie (Gold) at the Offos until Tax A.11.30 a... Tatters may be posted with Late Fa
of 10 monts util on the day of walling.
11,90 A., when the Post Offre olores entirely, 11.10.K., Lata Tatters may be posted on hoard
Silk and Valuables for Europe will be fra shipped at Colombo: Tes and Generni Cargo for Loudea will be conveyed vik Bombay, with- "out teans'ripment; arriving one week later than
by the ordinary direct rents via Colombo.
For further partisators regarding FüRIGHT and Pastags apply to the PRNINSULAR ORIENTAL STRAM NAVIGATION COMPANY'S One, Hongkong.
The Contents nad Talne of Packages are re. 1188quired to be declared prior to shipment.
Shippers-are-particularly-requested to nota the terms and conditions of the Company's Black Bills of Lading.
CHEAP RESERVED. ACCOMMODATION CAN be obtained in this Company's Steamers; for particntura apply at the Office,
*BENLARIQ," Captain Clark, will be doupatshed as above angers for Marsailles. FRIDAY, the 18th Instan
For Freight or Passage; apply to
GIBB, LIVINGSTON & Co.,
Agenta 14th January, 1884.
[159 STEAM TO YOKOHAMA VIA NAGASAKI AND HIOGO, (Passing through the INLAND BEL.) [THE P.&O. B. N. Ca's Staamrabip
"KHIYA.”
will leave for the above place on THURSDAY, the 24th instant, at Noos.
A. MoIVER,
Superintendenta
11th January, 1864.
STEAM TO JEANGHAL HE P. & 0.8. N. Co.'a ötmaseship
THE
"ASSAM."
will leave for the above place about 24 hours | after her scriral with the next English mail.
A. MOLVER,
Superintendent.
11th January, 1884.
FOR SYDNEY, MELBOURNE, AND
ADELAIDE |(Calling at Port DLEWIN and QUEENSLAND PORTS, and taking throngh Cargo in New ZEALAND, NEW CALEDONIA, TASMANIA,
AND FIT)
MB-This steamer takes Cargo and Pussen-
A. McLVER,
Experintendent.
sho packet with Lato Vas of 10 Conta until time of departure.—
TER ENGLISH MAIL. The following hours are observed in closing Mail, &c., by the British Coutrant Packet
Day of Danantura, Noox-Money Order Ofoe closes, -2.00 -1.—Revistry of Latters obesos. Post- ing of all printed matter and patterns Chases, 3) P.M.--Maris closet, ezɑant for Unfo Letters, 2.10 F.-Leiters may be ported with late fee
30
́et 10 oenta until
ban the Post Oon closed entirely. 3,40 PM--Enta Letters may be nastal on board the packet with late fos of 10 nants, unti time of departure.
To provide means of wmitting small anmaa of money to or from this Colony and between Tith January, 1894.
the Port of Chilas, the Postmasters and Apents OCCIDENTAL AND ORIENTAL STEAM of this Offlos are allowed (but not required) to
SHIP COMPANY.
purchase Hongkong Postage Stamps from fo- reign residents. TAKING CARGO AND PASSENGERS TO JAPAN, THE UNITED STATES, MEXICO, CENTRAL AND SOUTH AMERIJÁ, AND EUROPE ;
VIA
AND
The Stamps tenderat for sale must not ex- cool 350 i vahie, must be perfectly clean, in good condition, and in strips of at least two, n no apparato Stamps will be verobased. They must" ha pressated personally or accompanied by a nota
THE OVERLAND RAILWAYS, ATLANTIU AND OTHER CONNECTING tored, and the Stamps should be secured from
Lofters_containing stams should be regi
STEAMERS.
observation.
TEA MUSTERE,
Formz's who send Musters of Tos through
THE Steamship "OCBANIC” will be don apakobod for San Fransinen. vid. Tako. homa, ou SATURDAY, the 25th Jary the Post in Tins are renastal to have them 1894 of TEBEE TM.
Connection being mado at Yokohams with Steamera from Shanghai and Japan Ports.
All PARCEL PACKADES should be marked to adross in full and sams will be received at the Company's Office until Firm P.. the day pro
viour to mailing.
us ab or aquars lastead of round, as it in iz-
soonikla ta paók round tins soóurely in the mail hare. It is believed that the tea will travel oro safely in flat fins, which are not as liable
ron ons te he bulgad in.
4 by
by Inches is sargasted na a rool
e The tins should not be he
RETURN PASZADErs.--Passengers, who hato paid fall fato, re-ymbarking at San Francisco, for Chias or Japan (or vice versa) within af
Understand have been erinointed Bola Aponta for the Sain of their Goods iu months, will be allowed a discount of 20 from Tonkong and Chins by Masces, J. & R. Tax.
Ratori Fare: If ra embarking within one your,
AENFOLD, KAEBERG & Co. THE Easton and Australian Steamship an allowance of 10%, will be made from Retura, A, and Mr. David Corsan & Hongkong. 11th May, 1867,
FOR SALE.
HAM PA ONE,
HEIDSTROK & Cole
19
1874
E ON OPOLE.
CARGOWITZ & CO. Hotehong, 1st July, 1881.
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** LEONHARDI QUELLE,” NATURAL GERMAN SELTZER
Rottled at the Seltzer-Spring near Grose Kar
ben. In Cases of 8 Dozen Plats, 89.50 per Cass.
PUSTAU & Co-Sale Agents. Slab January, 188),'
CHOICE BRONZE§ . -. PORCELAIN AND CLOISONNE WARE,
Faid Painted Tax and Breakfast Bele of artistic desi in and exquisite workmanship CURIOSITIES. ¿FORNITURE. PLANO), PICTURES. FOR SALE OF ON "HIR®. CASHUMB.HOY, Opposite City Hall.
NOW ON SALE
123
DOUND YOLUMCB of the China Overland
Trade Esport for the Year 1889,
PRICE TEN DOLLARS, Apply at the Daily Prerr Ofos. Hongkong January, 1824)
KOCH & CO
15 & 17, PorrṛNGES BEREIZ.
HAVE FOR SALE.. DRAWING ROOM FOUNTAINS- TOW-SELF ACTING HANDSOME
Tory suitable CHRISTMAS PRESENT.
19th December, 1899.
A
12259
0 g h F E. GIIIOTT S
STEEL FENS
GOLD MADE A PARIS, 1878
Sold by all Biatlonem, sül - Poilers.
1929
NOW ON SALE.
TIRE HOUSEHOLD "COMPANION.
:: ::, מא: : : ... ... --
~STUDENT'S FIRST ASSISTANCE,
By Dr. DEVAN, With many Additions, Corrections, ' and Dr. WILLIAMs' Orthography.
PRIOZ
$1,50
In Paper Wrappor...... Nasty Boundariesenicenzando : $200.
Apply of the Daily Press Ollos.
Company's Steamer
TANNADIUE,"
Captain 8. G. Genom, will be despataheilas above on or about TUESDAY, the 12th February.
Parools (all of which must be seat to our Office) will be roosivad up to 4 P.M. on 1245 Febrancy.
Contents and Valus of the packages must be declared.
For Fraight or Passago, apply to
GLUB, LIVINGSTON & UP. Agents.
10th January, 1884,
FOR TOKOHAYA AND HIOGO.
Steamship
"BENLEDI,”
ARNHOLE, KARBERG & Co. Wonokeng. Janusze, 1989.
Fare, Pro-Paid Return Passage Ondere, availos, Arbroath. [able for our your, will be issued at a Discount of 24%, from Beturn Fars. Thess allowances do not apply to through fares from Okina and Jonan to Europe.
Consular Invoices to accompany Overland, Merican, Central, and South American Cargo, ehould be wat to the Company's Ollon, ad dressed to the Collector of Customs, San Fran- oison,
For further information as to Freight or Passage, apply to the Agency of the Company, [141 | No. 104, Queen's Band Central,
F. E FOSTER, Agent. 14th January, 1884. .
FOR SAN FRANCISCO.
Captain Thomason, due here about the 11th inst.THE 3/SLII American Ship
will have prompt despatch as above. For Fright or Passaro, apply to
GIBD. LIVINGSTON, & Col 7th January, 1884..
CASTLE LINE OF STEAMKER.
Fjos
FOR NEW YORK VIA SUEZ CANAL.
Sionship
“GORDON CASTLE,”
Immediste despatch. for the abova Fort.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
"CLARISSA. B. CARVER." Dow, Master, will load here for the above and will haya quick despatch.
For Fraight, apply to
22nd Decembar, 1883,
BI
.
NOW ON SALE.
TMPERIA) QUARTY,
NGLISH AND
DICTIONARY.
CHINESE
with the PeNY AND HANDALIN
PRONUNCIATION
An Angto-Chiraga Diationses, nished at the Failu Press Office, Hongkong. For cotaurobemarveness and praedícal · service thie Work stands unrivalled, All the w words which the Chinese have of lato rəare been compelled to gain to exnrves the numerone oh- ject in machinery, photozminhy, teleeranhy; Land in sciezen vonarally, which tharand sīrance of forelga relations has imposed upon them, are there given in extenro. Each and every word is Port, fully illustrated and explained, forming axemians for atudents of a most inxtenstivo natuh, Bath the Cốuit and Prati penamciatings arn œivan, the sccents being carefully marked on the basĖ [51 principle hitherto attained. The tynomshy Airnays the success of an attorant to make the
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NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR DEBTS,
Chad Farishtere corresson in the sise
of body, thomby affectine a vast ocondraw of Neither the Caprarus, the "AGRITS, not the pan, schiving a clearness not previously Waring, Commander, abartly due will hars OWNERS, will be RESPONSIBLE for any attained, and dispensing with this vast margins
DEUT wontracted by the Osers or the firewaterised Chinese publications.
jau? vacant: spanne which havo harotefore chazad. of the following Vessels, during their stay In Hongkong Harbone
To illustrate the vast scape of the work, the † following facts are submitted for consideration
[85 | ANTOINETts, Brit. M. B, Th, Bunje.--Ordor. Chalmers Vogabulary contains about 16,000
ADAMSON, BELL & Co.
Ageuta. 81st December, 1839.
NOTIOR. COMPAGNIE DOS MESSAGERING
ARAMARITIMES.
PAQUEBOTS POSTE FRANCAIS. THE Company's Steamak fje
“OXUS," Captain Espatol will be despatched
SHANGHAI, shortly after her arrival from Europa.
J. MARTIN,
-- 8th January, 1984.
A, APOAR, Brit, str., MacTavish.-D. Samoon. Chinese mburanteve, and Maibuest'a. English – '
Sous & Co
BETA, Brit, Sm, sehooner, J. Watt-Ordar. - CENTAUR, dor. back, Offersen Wisler & Co, ELEB, Gor, bri, Brinskmelor-Captain.
20
Chinese Piationary about 100,000, whilst this work contains more thau 50000 English' words, and upwards of. 600,0 Chinese charac. tare. Again, despite all the grammara and
A FRANCISON, Ger. ħk., Goulard.----Wisler & Co. other elementary works as yet publishad, tho
FRIEDRICH, Gar, bk, J. P. Ulderp. Wieler student of this diflorit language abenlutely re
& Co.
quires examples to Hanis the varions annli OCEAN, Brli, sir, B. Brown.-Suey Shing, estions na equivalenis, of different wards which Pramo, Brit, str., Heneziann-Siemesan & Co Phora pas general meaning. „Of these examples for Raamat, Brit. barks, Robt Aook-Chinose this work containe more than fra tres na WILLE, for, bk,, O. L. Bento—Carlowits& Co. | mszy as say other Dictionary bilberto pub. WINGSANG, British steamer, Jackson—Jardins, Hehol
Matheson & Co.
· Aoting Agent.
NOTICE. -
COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGEKIES MARITIMES. PAQUEBOTS, POSTE FRANÇAIS. THE Company's Stammsbip TE
"VOLGA,"
TOKOHAMA, shortly after the arrival of the next French Mail from Europe.
J. MARTIN,
Captafo Du. Tomple, will be despatotied for
9th January, 1884.
Acting Agent
TO LET TIKE PREMISES now meaplet by ns No.
11. Queen's Road Contral.
For praatioal purposes the arrangement af Zobiyg. Äm, ship, C. E. Sapar. -E, ▲ 0, 8, N. the work is so soriplete, that a reference to its
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pages enables a person who understanda English to communicate, eßealimki with natives who Innerstand nothing but Chinese. In this respect the work will be found indispensable to all. Europeans residing in China at to the natives. thetasetres it expletas subjects fally with which zory tow indeed of them are verfectly acquainted, GEO. B. STEVENS & Co. | To mrties resident in : Flagland and Interested so in Chins it cannot but be invaluable energian- 1st August, 1889,
ally
For Further Farticulare, apply to Messrs
HONGKONG WHARF & GODOWNS
Gooda rematad on STORAGE at Modizate Bates, in First-clsis Godownn/-
Alep Entire GODOWNS to be LET.". Apply to 3rd Marab, 1881.
`METER & Co.
[1057
It comprises upwards of two thoumad legs quarto pares,
A Large REDUCTION 14 PRICE is made to Purchases of STX or mors Coplos.
LONDON
Tavener & Co., 60, PATRENDSTER BOW. HONGKONG
- "Daut Pemz:” OFFICE WINDHAM ŠT.