fefonda hay bo neured that their prosanan at the racas will be very warmly appreciated as we own ert of the good time all. trust is coming, when. kaftig basiness shall being prosperity toacountry whors if the elements of an eotiva commerca are to be found only awaiting the stinns of canital to call them forth into motivo dovolopment It werns in the natural fitness of things that pleasure should precodo business in Japan, not King Richard remarked (at least the King Richard of Sam Wellor) Business Eri, and plnera, afterward" and the growing intimney of Jupstore and facignars in the races is a good oncn. Atio friendly understanding, and the recognition of tho give and take principló, will catiove half our difficulties-Japan Gandle,
KOREA
FUSAN, 8th April. We have little to disturb the quiet maneway of our lions, except the arrival of a stunner, and
INSURANCES.
MPERIAL FIRE INSURANCE COM
PANY.
The Undersigned, Agonts for the above Coupany, are prepared to RANT POLICIES against FIRE to the extent of $30,000 on any one
FIRST-CLASS RISK. RATES ON FIRST-CLASS GODOWNS. RE. DUCED to PER CUNT. NEST PER ANNUM
ROM TE DATE.
GIBB, LIVINGSTON & Co,
Agents;
Imperial Fire Insurance Company. Hongkong, 9th May, 1881.
THE STRAITS INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED.
THE Undersigned having bam appointed THE
Agents for be above Company, are, prepared to GRANT POLICES on MARINE
TO BE LET,
TO BE LET.
THE DAILY PRESS, THURSDAY MAT SE, 1854
From this 1st June Next. THE DETACHED RESIDENCE
"CEAIGEKOOWER on the Caine Road For Patioulare, opply to:
HO KAI 1, Bank Bulding, Queen's Road
Hongkong, 6th May, 1854.
"Foot
I
TO LET. LENDALY, CAINE ROAD, from the ist day of Jano, 1894, at present in the ocenpation of Dr. Fisher;
For Further Partionlars, apply to
MATTHEW J.D. STEPHENS,
Splicitor 18. Bank Building
Queen's Road.
Hongkong, 7th May, 1884.
a14
FOR SALE.
OR SALE SMALL DYNAMO ELEC- TRIC MACHINE with Engins and Her attached. To burn äther iucundeacent sights, the former up to 100, the latter Swan and Aro about 250 Cunili Fow Labips, Insulated Wire, Lamp Holder Spare Farts of Engine, Banners, &, insladed. Was sent out for neo in H. M. 8. "Audnoions" hat rejectin for want of space.
VESSELS ON THE BERTH. FOR SWATOW AND BANGKOK. THE SCOTTISH ORIENTAL STEAM- SHIP COMPANY, LIMITED, E Company's Steamer
"MONGKUT,»
Cur bo sgon at Cant P. Loff, will be despatched for the wark by intending zehara, our application abors Porta TO-DAT, the 8th instant, at to the ONw of thin Faper.
Hongkong, 2nd May, 1884.
FOR SALE
(878
SCHÄDAMSCH JENEVER in REAL: POMERANZEN BITTERS and SCHIEDAM SCHNAPPS. PRIME SOURKROUT and RED GAB BAGE, in Jore, and Salt HERRINGS, in Uns
TWO PLL..
For Freighter Pange, apply ta
YUEN FAT HONG,
Agente.... Hongkong, Stli May, 1884
FOR SAIGON.
THE Stonship
"HARTER"
[901
VESSELS ON THE BERTH
STEAM POS
SINGAPORE. PENANG, COLOMBO, ADEN,SUBZ PORT SAID,ÁTARSEILLES, MALTA, GIBRALTAR, BRINDISI, TRIESTE, VENICE, PLYMOUTH, AND LONDON; ALSO BOMBAY, MADRAS CALOUTTA, AND AUSTRALIA. NB.--CARGO CAN BE TAKEN ON THROUGH
BILLS OF LADING FOR BATAVIA, PERSIAN GULF PCR, MARBY.DA, TRIESTE, Hab- acro, NEW YORK, AND BOSTON.
VESSELS ON THE BERTH.
FOR PORTLAND (OREGON). HD 38 L. I. L. Ariat Bark
"WAVESINE." Weeks, Muster, will here for the above Port and will have quick despatel.
For Freight, apply to
RUSSELL & Co. Hengkong, 12th Apr'1, 189.
FOR SAN FRANCISCO. THE 9/3 L II American Skip
CARONDELET,"
{757
THE PENINSULAH ANU ORIENTAL STEAM Steamship COMPANY'S LE NAVIGATION NEPAUL Captain H. Wyatt, with Her Stetson, Master, will lead has for the above Majesty's Maits will bo danpabolied from this Fort, and will have quis, despatch
For Freight, apply to for LONDON viA BOMBAY and SUEZ. CANAL THURSDAY, the 8th May, dt,
Hongkong, 20th April, 1894. FOOD P.M.
Cargo will be received on beard until TRN TEN AS on this day of sailing
whin the steamer nunowaved turns out to be the RISKS tc all parts of the World, at surrem BE LET FURNISHED, for the Sam. SPORTING GUNS RIFLES, REVOL-1bove. Port-TO-DAT AFTERNOON, the Marocks and Specio (Gold) at the Offe unti
·Nanzing everybody is on the qui vivo, for she brings news from the cntor world to shear and onliven po. Trade is dull and is likely to be, so catal after the wheat harvest, which, from pre sent appearances, promises to be a good one.
A Superintendent of Trade Las buen appointed to rosita at Fasan, and he arrived hore same time ago overian from conl. It is hoped be will interest himself in extending the trulo of this part of the country.
The sea along the east coast tees with a variety of splendid fish, which would wakethe for- tube of any enterprising Ningpo fishermen, but unfortunately the Korngashaye Deither the boats, nels or energy to take them a mili from land, consequently our Ses Harvest' is lost for hok of harvestre. Several variation of clible sea wood are found in large quantities along the coast, and waiting to be co9ucted.
I have seen serul panoesef gold, mostly very small pirces, but a little, Ene mnough to be called gold lust. The pieces worn of a dirty yellow colour, and the gold dnst, a ght yellow colour the one ask very high price, for it. I observed the banker here testing it in the same way as the ancients did--by means of a black store. He is several si meess of
rates."
· ARNHOLD, KARBERG & Co.
1800 Hongkong, 5th November, 1889.
IVERPOOL AND LONDON AND
GLOBE INSURANCE COMPANY. The Undergued, as Agents for the obova Company, are prepared from this date to GRANT POLICES apou FEST-CLASS RISKS to the aricnt of £15,000, at the Rodnood Tariff
Bates.
DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co. Hongkong, 11th May, 1981.
NOTICE.
UEEN FIRE INSURANCE
COMPANY.
The Undersigned, A gants for the above Com- pany, are prepared to ACCEPT RISKS FIRST-CLASS Gouwsa at per Cent. Nett pre- mum per unum
mr months, the desire blo RESIDENCE, THE CASTLE," with Tennis Lown attached.
Apply to
LINS'PRAD & DAVIS. Hongkong, 6th May, 1884,
904
TO BE LET.
AS "BELLEVUE."
VERS, and CARTRIDGES, SHOTS,&o, &c. 8th instant
FT. SCHEFFER, 21 and 23, Postinger Street. Hongkong, 3rd April, 1884.
FOR SALE,
[639
CHAMPAGNE Parvovora to Her Majesty the Queen and to THE DETACHED RESIDENCE know. WACHTER'S ROYAL CHARTER
Apply to
H. & Highness the Prices of Wales by Special Appointment unles Warrant dated 7th March, 1881.
LINSTEAD & DAVIS. Rongkong, 7th April, 1881.
STORAGE
1721
HEndorsigned aro Prepared to take COAL and GOODS of all dosoriptions, en STORAGE, at raluocl rates.
Apply to
2 Dozen, Finis..
1 Dozen Quarts...
329.Kp.
623.50.
Apply to
ARNHOLD. KARBERG Hongkong, 28th November, 1883.
Co. [2102
EX
LINSTEAD & DAVIS. Hongkong. 8th April, 1891.
TO LET. With Imediate Poxicarion. TTOUSH No. 27, ELGIN TARRACE.
Apply to Hongkong, 5th April, 1884.
FOR SALE.
1797
*
LINSTEAD & DAVIS
714
TO BE LET
35.50
TO
HOUSES STAING GARDENS, at moderata Pentide
GODOWNS, EAST and WEST POINTS.
Apply to
LINSTEAD & DAVIS. Hongkong, 8th Fubruary, 1994.
TO BE LET.
[334
NORTON & Co., Agents. Hongkong, 30th May, 1881. NORTH GERMAN FIRE INSURANCE. COMPANY AT HAMBURG.
Undersigned. AGENTS for the above, gold, of different shades of yellow of known Company, are propared to GRANT IN- alzo Selecting one nearest the colour of the SURANCES to the extent of $55,000, ou liest gold to be tested, he rub it out the stone, nalilitoles risks at ourrent rates. loaves & small shining spot. gold coloured; he then takes from the sample to be tested a little gold, and rubs it on the Black stonu, nour to that FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY OF 1877 NO. 9, MOSQUE TERRACE,
of his own gold. When, rubhod sufficiently ho compares the colour of ti goll, one with the other, and dociles upon its value. Tex tasting. and silk inspecting sink inte insigniñcance when compared with the cry and judgment required in the goll inspector. The gold Lu wash- bronght bera for sale is from ing of veral snill streams about one
MELCHERS & On
[10 Hongkong. 27th March, 1878.
IN HAMBUR
THE · Undersigned, Agenta of the shore Company, are Prepared to ACCEPT RISKS at Current Rates.
PUSTAU & Co., Agents.
[192
Hongkong, 18th January, 1684
hundrod mitos from boro. It is sold very privately to Japanese inerchants, the paople NORTH BRITISH AND MERCANTILE ALGE and SMALL COAL GODOWNS
being afraid of the olleials to whom they are bound to hand over all gold found by them. Minos are known to oxist, but are not allowed to
bo worked without special Royal Ligonce.
Agiat many of your readers are men fond
of dog and gun, un like to hear the crow of u young cock peasant. Perhaps this story will interest them, which I was told last night at dinner by a gentleman long resident horu "I am sorry you have had such bad hok on Door Island this winter. for iu formor years I hare shot a good muuy pheasants there, but perhaps you have never tried my plan, which will tell you. I had a pleasant's egy given rao, and I placed it under a setting her, and in due process of time she batched it, the result being a yanng avek pheasant, which w
INSURANCE COMPANY. Underagad. Agate of the above Com- pouy, are authorised to INSURE agacust FIRE 4 Cherent Rates.
GILMAN & Co. Hongkong, Ist January, 1882.
ASSURANCE. THE LONDON
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INCOL FORACED BY ROYAL CHARTRE OF HIS NAJESTY KING GEORGE THE FIRST. A.D. 1720.
Undersigned having been appointed Agents for the above Corporation, are prepared to grant Insurances as follows:-
MARINE DEPARTMENT.
at Wauchaf, with Water Frontage. Apply to
LINSTEAD & DAVIS. Hongkong, 5th January, 1884.
TO LET. WELL FURNISHED and Convenient HOUSE, containing Large Drawing Dining and Thres good Bed Rooms, with Beil Has Garden Toons and other conveniences. and Tours Lawn attached.
Apply to
Hongkong, 5th May, 1884.
TO LET.
HAS. HET DSIECK'S CHAMPAGNE, IS, WHITE SCAL. SI...... por cass of 2 dozen quarts. 520
.............. Per eano of 2 dozen rists. GRAND VIN CHATEAU LEOVILLE.
case of 1 dosen quarts. CHATEAU LAROSE $12. par case of 1 dozen quarta.
PONTET CANET.
•per case of 1 dozen quarts PALMER MARGAUX. $7.30 ....... per case of 1 dozon quarte. $8.50 per caso of 2 dozen pints.
LORMONT.
S........
por case of 1 dozen qu sts. 6...por case of 2 dosyn pints.
ALSO CUTLER PALMER & Co.'s
WIFES AND SPIRITS.
SIEMSSEN & Co. Hongkong, 1st January, 1851.
FOR SALE.
AMPAGNE,
HEIDSIECK & Co.s MONOPOLE
CARLOWITZ
Hongkong, 1st July, 1881.
..
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Captain Grandin, will be despatched far the
Leadlog will commencé To-day, For Freight or Passago apply to
SOEY SHING,
Bonham Strand. Hongkong, 2nd May, 1894.
SAKI AND KOBE. (Passing through the TSLAND SEA) STEAM TO YOKOHAMA TA NAGA
THE P.&O. S. N. Ce's Steamship
«TEIDET,"
will leave for the above pince on SATURDAY, the 10th May, at Noon.
A. McIVIK
Superintendent. Hongkong, 29th April, 1884. DOUGLAS BTEAMSHIP COMPANY, LIMITED.
FOR SWATOW.AMOY, AND FOOCHOW.
THE Company's Chartered Steamship
"KILLARNEY,”. Captain O'Neill, will be despatchel for the above Ports, on SUNDAY; the 11th inst, at 9 AM.
For Freight or Deck Passage, apply to
DOUGLAS LAPRATIK & Co,
[212 ILonghong, 7th May, 1884
General Maunga's.
THE CHINA AND MANILA STEAM- SHIP COMPANY, LIMITED.
FOR ILOILO AND CEBU. FIRE Company's Steamship
"AMATISTA,"
[18 Captain Hamlin, will be despatched for the jakova Portson MONDAY, the 12th instant, at
FIT P.M.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
RUSSELL & Co.,
General Managers.
1874
Co. (1259
AND B. TENNENT ALES and
PORTER. DAVID CORSAR & SONS
H. B.,
- Daily Prass Offics..
[893.
-Tenkant Navy'
Navy Boiled Loug Flax
CANVAS.
Crown ARNHOLD, KARBERG & Co. Hongkong, Bth May, 1867.
[10
NA
130
ATURAL GERMAN SELTZER
WATER.
Taren successfully. When the season opened, 1 Policles, al ourront rates. payable aitber here PREMISES no ocupied by us No.
took my phassivt over to Deer Island, and finding in London, or at the principal Ports of India,
aupe nice in the bush, I drove a pay ints the Chim, and Austrálie. ground with a line attached to it about twenty
FIRE DEPARTMENT.
yarls long, the other end being fastened to the Tolicies issued for long or short periods at log of my pheasant I then retired into the bush, current rates. and so may bird begun to make a peckline noise,
LIFE DEPARTMENT.
HOLLIDAY, WISE. & C. Hongkong, 28th July, 1872
(11 TRANSATLANTIC FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY OF HAMBURG.
that secured to collect all the pheasants within Policies Issued for sous not exceeding £5,000, bearing, and soon I observed them, strutting at reduced rates. Ground in the open sporo, perfort hatties, and I have often fat a twinge conscience whoni taking advanture of their innoceres in this way. I bave found plenty of birds, and you surprise msi very much, when you say you saw so few Comə, let me take you some day, and how you my plan; I shall be very glad to show on how well it works.
Temperance Union Correspondent.
The Undersigned, having ban appointed Agents for the avere Company, as prepare to ACCEPT RISKS against FIRE a Cazrent Rates.
SIEMSSEN & Co.
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A correspondent from Korea advises that some Japanese residents are undeavouring to prematea. sternship company for trade on tus Korun cost. The capital is intended to ba 502000 yes, hut a smaller san, if subscribed, suy one-hait, will be considered sruleient to warrant les capang bu camrencing operations. The present intention is to balda anniber of small servicnahlo vesels in Hinge and negotiations have already been opened with the logo Shipbuilding Company, The Choun Shivrince has & report serviceat smitur to this. The great four in Japan is that if foreign vessela are permitted told for export at non-treaty portu the ocast trade will be an dangered. On the showing of the Mitsu Bishi Company, in a letter pabitshed some months ago,HE the costwise tradu nź Japan is both United ad fitful, and barely aficiont to support one line
of shears eren at rates of freight abnormally
high. The fent of increased export would be,
within a very short tits, to perceptibly inaronss
11. Queen'n Road Central.
RusL, & Oc
For Further Particulars, apply to Mor GEO R. STEVENS & Co.
Hongkong, 1st August, 1933.
TO LET.
With Imedlite Possession.
THE TWO NEWLY BUILT HOUSES, Nos. 7 and 9, in REMEDIOS TERRACE, Arbuthnol. Road.
Apply to
REMEDIOS & Co.
Hongkong, 1st May, 1884.
TO LET
608]
LEONTIARDI QUELLE."
Bottler at the Seltzer-Spring nor Gross Kar- hen, In Cases of 8 Dezen Fints, $3.50 per Chse,
PUSTAL & Co-Sole Agouts.
1872 Hongkong, Sint January, 1888.
BEDSTE ADS
IBENT WOOD. FURNITURE,
-great variete just landed
CURIOSITIES
PICTURES, PLASON, OPHOLSTERY, FURNITURE,
FOR SALE OR HIEK.
THE Easternmost HOUSE in CARLION CASSUMBROY, Opposite City Hall
TERRACE, Spring Gardens. Apply to
[23
GR. LAMMERT.
OSEPH GILLOTT'S
STEEL PENS.
7870
Hongkong, 1st May, 1531
TO LET COMMODIOUS ROOM, with Bathroom
attached. Particulars, apply to
Ifongkong, 16th November, 1872.
CALEDONIAN FIRE AND LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY.
ESTABLISMEÐ 1805. Undersigned having been appointed Agouts for the above Company are pro 93rod w issue Palicios of Iusurance against Fire an the usual terms,
C968 NO
Hongkong, January, 1889.
CHINA MERCHANTS' INSURANCE COMPANY.
LIMITED.
HEAD OFFIC--SHANGHAI
the quantity of goods for coast transport, a u- CAPITAL TOLLY SUBSCRIBED) Tls. 1,000,000.
ginos which Japan is welcome to engross, for
We do not argue, in' sapport of the charter of foreign ships for Japanes use for the purpose
of bouefiting foreiga shipowners but of extund-Cuo ing the resources of the Japanese by the ina-CH guration of what they do not yet enjoy, namely, foreign comunerea-Japon Güzelle.
SIAM.
BANGKOK.
A corrispondent at Bangkok, writing under date 2nd April, sponke rather despondingly of the state of affairs in Sim. He says: Euru- pean residents here are falling off very much, no new ones coming to replace these going away. The Treasury is pty. Rauations with France growing very day mora oritical. There is no fatare, discernible, for Siam." This is a gloomy and, we think, a pessimistic view of affairs.
COCHIN CHINA.
SAIGON.
On the night of the 20th April there was an ertensive collagration at Chole, the sixth ward being almost sulirely reduced to ashes.
The Saigernais, in the course of same remarks on the subsidiary soinuga of the neighbouring calony, asys a proposition will ho rade to sab stitute on the coins the words." Indo-China français" for Coolinchine français.
The Saigon Journal Officiel pablichios decross extending thronghout the whole of Cochin-Chins and the kingdom of Cambodia the application of the first part of the French civil dole with cortsin modifications applicable to Asintios.
L'
INDEPENDANCE BELGE
9. Rue D'Argent, Bruxelles,. JOURNAL POLITIQUE, COMMERCIAL, LITTE RAMME & ARTISTIQUE.
Un den Plus Importants de l'Europe.
TARIFS D'ABONNEMENT:
EDITION QUOTĖDIENNE
3mcisines
fr.
ม
512
1J
12
81
37 EDITION, D'EFRE-HER
VOARD OF DIRECTORS.
TONG KING SING. E., Chairman.
YU CHEE, Day. CHANG ZU Ho, Baq.
TO ORSI, Esq. YI YU Tg,
and ten others.
Ho STEN CHRE, F, Secretary. The Company GRANTS POLICIES on MARINE RISKS at Current Ratos to all parts of the World:
Ustal returns of Premia are taste to ul Contributers of Business whether Shareholders or not.
HO SHEN CHEE,
Becretary. Head Ofice Bankow Road, Shanghai, 186 Frine, 1882.
[1102 UNIX FIEE OFFICE.
The Undersigned are now prepared to GRANTPOLICIES INSURANCE agains FIEE at the following Rutes On First-class European
Tonements
On First-class Godowan, & Merchandise stored
herein On Coale
On Patrelnum in li
censed Godowns On First-class Chinese
Toastreats
..at Nel per Aunam.
GOLD MEDAL,
PARIS, 1878.
Sold by all
Stationers and Dealers.
187 P
ORTLAND
HESSE & Co.. 19, Praya Central. Hongkong, 29th April, 1894
TO LET.
TO. 49, WYNDHAM STREET.
Apply to
J. J. A REMEDIOS & Co.
ESLO Eonghong, 3 April, 1884.
TO BE LET.
NTO. 2 DOUGLAS. VILLAS, CANNE
NBOAD
Also,
Mo.. Urvet Mosuus TERRACE. Possession from 1st May,
Apply to
DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co. Hongkong, 7th April, 1884
TO LET.
(723
DOOMS in CLS CHAMBERS.
Apply to
DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co. Hongkong, Ist Folanary, 182
TO BA LET TWO ROOMS FURNISHED. Apply on the Promises.
No. 1. DUDDELL STREET. Hongkong, 3rd April, 1884.
TO LET
TWO
NOS. 3, 7, and 8, SETROVE THERACE.
No. 4. OLD BAILRY STREET.
[28
สม
اگو
5029
CEMENT
J. B. WHITE BROS.
Sox AGENTS FOR CIUNA,
HOLLIDAY WISH & Co.
[55
Hongkong, th April 1883.
KOW ON SALE. OUND VOLUMES of the China Overland
B Trade Report for the Year 1893.
PRION TEN DOLLARS. Apply at the Daily Press Office. Hongkong, Jankery, 189k.
INTIMATIONS.
NAIL TABLES.
THE TABLE "of AZRIVALS and Doran- at and from LONDON and HONGKONG will b found in "THE CHRONICLE AND DIRECTORY," p. 401 of large aditiou, 1. £45, all edition.
Soporate Copies, with Anglo-Chinese Calendar ean be lund at 10 Cents such or $1 per dozon.
Daily Press Office, Ist February, 1884. AGENCIES ORIGINALLY ESTABLISH- ED IN CHINA IN 1847. CUTLER PALMER & Co WINE SHIPPERS, call attentios e same of the Specialities they nor consiga to Chiou, viz.
|261
Their Old *** COGNAC; quality nover
No. 7, GARDEN ROAD, (known as HALTER Faries any more than lons thair *** COGNAC
VILLH.
at Nat per Annum.
at I Not per Áraun.
ut 14% Nat per Aunam.
Ko. 25, Prata CENTRAL. Apply to
DAVID SASSOON, SONS & Co. Hongkong, th June, 1883.
quality.
Their own Blend of SCOTCH WHISKY, Highland Mal
Their Genuine PORT for Invald's use. Their SHERRY, which maintains a good tepulo.
Their CLARITS, as produced in the vine.
Chitre 42% Net por Annum.FFICES No. & PRAVA CENTRAL yard.
On Becond-class Chivass
Tessments
TO LET. facing the Harbour on Ground Floor of
at 24, Net per Anuum. Block campled by the Mesageries Maritimes. DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co...
Agenta for Pionix Fire Office. Hongkong, 5th August, 1881.
SUN
[15
FI.EE OFFICE.
The Undersigned are prepared from is data. to GRANT FOLICIES against FIRE at the Itsed. Tariff Ratas to the extent of $50,000 On First-clase Risks.
LINSTEAD & DAVIS, Agents,
Sun Fire Office.
13
Hongkong, 12th May, 1881-
THE
NOTICE.
THE CHINA FIRE INSURANCE COM- PANY, LIMITED,
paroissant une fois par semaine et contenant les prepared to ACCEPT FIRST-CLASS
résumé de sept numéros de l'édition
quotidienne.
f 16 00 6 mois
30.00 ISA
CONDITIONS: Toute daziande d'abonnement doit être sooom- "pagnée d'ni mandat sur la poate où sutra à vue
ny Bruxelles, Paris on Londras.
Les abonnemente, commencent la ler on in 16 do chaque moje,
ON S'ABONNE
Au bureau du journal et chez les principaux ) libraires.
L.
ESTABLISHED IN 1852.
7216
P. FISHER'S NEWSPAPER AD-
VERTISING AGENCY,
RISKS at % nett per Anau, and other IN- BULANOES of Chirrent RateR
Acres at all the Treaty Ports of China and Japan, and at Singapore, Saigon, Penang, and the Philippines.
JAB. B. COUGHTRIE.
Serretary. Hongkong, 27th March, 1882. THE MAN ON INSURANCE COM PANY, LIMITED.
л
HEAD OFFICE-HONGKONG
CAPITAL (SUBSCRIED) $1,000,000.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS: LUM SIN ANG E.
Rooms 20 AND 21, MERCHANTS' EXCHANGE, BAN HOP. Eq
-CALIFORNIA STEEL), S. F.
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YowCuose PERG, Beq CHAN LI CHOY, Eng, Q. Ho: Causa Beg. N.BADVERTISING BOLICITED for uli News; } <= {} paport published on the Pacific Coast, the Saut. The Company GRANTS POLICIES wich Islands, Polynesia, Muxian Purte, Punana. MARINE RISKS to all parts of the World. Valparaiso, Japan, China, New Zealand, the payable at any of its Agencies. Australian Colonien, the Eastern States, unid Pentritory Dividuals are payable to all Large Fils of moarly every Newspagur pub Convibaters of Business, whether they are lished on the Pagitio Cnast nen kept constantly Shueholders or not.
on hand, and all Advertisers are allowed free.
Boes to them during business hours.
The "HONGKONG DAYly Prras", is köpt-on
ale at the Oille of L. P. Fisuse, who is authe
ring to receive Advertisements:
HEAD-OFFICE,
WOO-LIN TUEN, Becretary.
No. 2. Queen's Road West,
Hezgkong, 14th March, 1881,
The ROYAL CHAMPAGNE, used by Har Majesty the QuuGH-
These among other Heas are always to be had at the Godowns of our Friends
JARDINE MATEN & Co., Hongkong and Shangbai.
SIEMSEEN & Co.. Hongkong and Shanghai. LANE, ChaWFORD & Co., Hougkong. Wo maintain quality, and one prices are constout therewith and at the same tire
· [2096
Apply to
W. G. HUMPHREYS & Co,
No & Pruya Central.
[691) Hongkong, 2nd April, 1884
TO BE LET. From 1st April, 1884. THE PREVISES now occupied by 3r
bewahrer Habibbor, No. 46. in reasonable. Lyndhurst Torrica
Apply to
H. M. M. ALLY & Co. Hongkong, 29th February, 1884. YOALS TAKEN ON STORAGE at mode Apply to
H°
rate farms.
.
FONG,
PHOTOGRAPHER 159 Has a LAIGER, CHOICER, and more COMPLETE COLLECTION of VIEWS, than any other in the Empire, the Copies of which are only to by parchased from his Studio of Messrs. | KELLY & WAISH's Storu.
MEYER & Ca........... Hongkong, let February, 1884. [871 "ONGKONG WHARF & GODOWNS. Goods rocured on STORAGE at Moderate Ratce, in First-class Godowns.
Also Entire GODOWNS, to be LET
MEYER & Co. Apply to Hongkong, 3rd March, 1881.
(1087
OLD HIGHLAND WHISKY.
WE
E have appointed Messrs. OVERBEQU & Co. of Shanghai, Sole Agents for the sale of our OLD HIGHLAND WHISKY in Chins und Hongkong.
Kilmarbook 16th Novembar, 1883. and London,
JOHN WALKER & SONS. Far Bale apex Cuse of. I dozon Bottine.
SIEMSEN & Co..
1183 Hongkong, 15th January, 1884.
INETANTANEOUS VIDE, Chours and Pos- TEADS of different sizes, and ENAMELLED takoa daily.
Abe
A Set of PHOTOGRAPHIC Views of tho scene of the late tot in Cunten
Ivony MIFIATURES of superior excellenco and high finish, panted by native artists under carefr! supervision, from $7.
Hongkong, 5th Hing, 1984.
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STEAM TO BOMBAY VIA STRAITS. THE P. & O. & N. Co.'s Stears ship
“SUMATEA,
will leave for the, alors place on TUESDAY, the 13th instant, at TAKES F.M
A. MAIVER,
Superintendent. Hongkong, th May, 1881
OCEAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY.
[OLL
FOR LONDON VIA SUEZ CANAL. THE Coupa.y's Steamship TH
"AGAMEMNON.”
Silk and Valuables for Europe will be tran- shipped at Colombo; Toa and General Cargo for London will be covered i Bombay, with ont transinment, arriving one wook later than by the ordinary direct route via Colorabe,
For further particulars regarding FREIGHT and PASSAGE apply to the PENINSULARA
ORIENTAL STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANYS. Oftes, Hongkong,
The Coutants and Value of Packages are Iquired to be doelrad prior to saimnet.
Shippers aro articularly requested to note the terms and conditions of the Company's Binck Bulls of Lading
CARAP RESERVED ACCOMMODATION CAN. be obtained in this Company's Steamers; for particulars opply at the Oos.
NB-T samer takos Cargo and Passen. gere for Massilks.
A. MOIVER
Superintendent, Hongkong, 29th April, 1884. MITSUBISHI MAIL STEAMSHIP CO. STEAM TO HAGASAKI AND KOBE, TA INLAND SEA.. (Taking Cargo and Passengers for YoonAMA, end Konna.)
TAKACHING-MARU." Captain
NYE here on or about the 5th
wil be despatched on abose on FRIDAY, the 9th May, at FoUR P.M.
Cargo cuecival on board and Parcels at the Olico un to ONS г.., of the day of Sailing.
No Bill of Lading signed under 62, Freight. Al Chims for Dunge most be settled an hand before delivery is taken, otherwise they will not be recognized.
Cargo and Passengers for Yokolenam will be
RUSSELL & Co.
1812
FOR VICTORIA B.C. HES L. 1.1. American Turk
FRED. P. LITCHFIELD," Balding, Master, will load kero for the stove Port and will bavo quick degatch.
For Freight, apply to
RUSSELL & Co.
[539 Hongkong, 10th March, 1884.
FOR SAN FRANCISCO. TIAE 38 L. L. 1. British Ship. -
TO
"FRANK CARVILL," Chapman, nator, will lead here for the above Part, and will have quick despatchi
For Freight, apply to
RUSSELL & Co.
[895 Hongkong. 5th May, 1884.
THE
FOR NEW YORK,
HE 3/3 L. LI. German Ship
"ANNA,"
Schibit Master, wit load hero for the sinya Port and will have quick despatch.
For Freight, apply to
Hongkong, 5th May, 183
RUSSELL & Co.
FOR VICTORIA, B.C.
THE British Bark
"MARTHA."
[898
Peran. Master, will lead hure for the abeys Port and will have quick despatch.
For Freight, apply to
RUSSELL & Co.
Hongkong, 5th Mng, 1884.
STEAM COMMUNICATION TO
WESTERN AUSTRALIA.
(397
transhipped to the Shanghai Mail Steamer at THE WEST AUSTRALIAN STEAM-
Kole, and for Karen at Nagasaki.
For furtor Particulara, apply at the Com pany's Ofless, Praya Contral, Ground Floor of Mesura, Russe & Co..
H. J. IT. TRIPF.
Agent.
Hongkong, 29th April, 1834
NOTICE.
COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITINES.
FAQUEBOTS POSTE FRANCAIS. STEAM FOR SAIGON, SINGAPORE, BATAVIA, CO- LOMBO, ADEN, SUEZ, ISMAILI & PORT SAID. SYRIAN POETS. NAPLES, MARSEILLES, AND PORTS OF BRAZIL AND LA PLATA; ALSO,
PONDICHERRY, NADRAS, CALCUTFA, AND ALL INDIAN PORTS.
N THUESDAY, the 15th day of May, ON THURSDAYmpany Stannah
Captain Wilding, will be despatched as aboveAVA" Commandant Bretel, with MATLA
on or shout the 7th instant.
For Freight or Passago, apply to
BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE, Agents.. Hongkong, 3rd May, 1884.
OCEAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY.
(770
FOR SHANGFLAI VIA AMOY. (Taking Cargo and Pa. ergers at through rates for NINGPO, QнEFOб, N TWCHWANG, TRIBE, HANKOW, and PORTS
on the YA TSZE.)
| NAE Company's Sternship
“ORESTET Captain Webster, will be despatched as above on or about the 10th instant.
For Freight or Pasings, apply to
BUTTERFIELD & SIRE, Agents Honplag, 3rd May, 1984.
"SHIRE" LINE OF STEAMERS.
糠
SHIP COMPANY'S Steiner
"NATAL "
J. Wood Commander, under engageraunt with the Straits and Western Australian GoveS7I- rrente, is expected to leare Singapore for Fro- mantie, calling at Batavia, Roebuck Bay, Cos Bok, Sharks Bay and Geraldton, as nolied balow
ZEL
PROPOSÉD. TIME TABLE. NORTIEWARD SERVICE. Leaving Fromante calling at Geraldton, Sharks Bay, Cossack Rosnek Bay, and Butuvin 18th 2d 13th 18th 29th 11th 2nd Dec. Math May June July Aug. Oct.
Arriving at Singagere,
143 28th 1 19th 20th 451
Oct. Dec. April May Jun Ang. Sap.
SOUTHWARD SERVICE, Leaving Singgore, uning at, Batavia, Boobuck Bay, Cossuck, Shares Bay and Geraldton,
Ist 126h 24t 1st 10th 20th 5th
Nov. Dec., April May July Aug. Sop
Arriving at Tromantia. 30th 11th 15 25 8th 20th 8th-
April June July, Aug. Oci. Nov. Jan. The "NATA has a remarkably no | PASSENGERS, SPECIE, and CARGO,
will leave this Port for the above plucos Saloon, and also gcellent accommodation for
Cargo and Specie will be registered for Ian-Second and Third Class Passengers. don as wall as for Marmilles, anil accepted in For Frsight al Pesage to the above and transit through Marseilles for the principal other Australian Farts, apply to
-MCALISTER & Co., places of Europe.
Agents. Singamex 5th February, 1881.
[446
Shipping Orders will be granted til Noon of 14th May, 1834.
Carre will be received on board antil PM.. Specie and Pareals until 3 PM, on the 11th May, 1834. (Parcels are not to be sent on beard, they must be laft ut the Aganey's; Office.) Contents and value of Packages are For farther particulars, apply at the Com- pany's Office.
I, MARTIN,
Acting Agent.
Hoakong, 3rd May, 1884. [890
FOR LONDON AND HAMBURG,
VIA SUEZ CANAL Taking Cargo et through rate for NEW YORK.)
THE Steamship
MERIONETHSHIRE," Williams, Commader, expected, hare on tabont the 3rd May, will have immodista
despatch for the above Ports.
For Fright or Passage, apply to
or
U. S. MAIL LINE. PACIFIC MATE STEAMSHIPCOMPANY. THROUGH TO NEW YORK, VIA OVER. LAND RAILWAYS AND TOUGHING AT YOKOHAMA AND SAN FRANCISCO. THE TS. Mail Steamer "CITY OF 1 TOKIO," will be despatched for "San Francisco, vil Yokohama, on WEDNESDAY, the 21st Way, at TREE, taking Passengers and Freight for Japan, the United States, and
Europo ADAMSON, BELL & Co., Agents.
Hongkong, 25th April, 1884.
STEAM TO SHANGHAI THE P. O.S. N. Co. Steamship
·· VERONA”
MAIL EXPECTED.
THE AMERICAN MAIL. The 1. M. stasmer. City of Tolie, with the next American mail, left Sar. Francisco on the 12th April, au is dus here once about the 11th inst..
STEAMERS EXPECTED.
The O. S. S. Co.'s steamer Orestes Joft Singa-
The E. & A. steamer Muumuir left Sydney Pore on the 3rd. and is das here on the 10th inat. on the 26th ult, and is due hare on or about the 20th-inst
· POST-OFFICE NOTICES
The Postal Guide for 1882 revisal to date, Threagh Bills of lading issuet for trans will be found in the Daily Treas Directory, [483 portation to Yokohama and other Japan Porte, p. 335 larga edition; p. 633 mati etition. Thus to San Francisco, to Atlantic and Taluad Cities is the only anthorized complate Saniory of
will leave for a shore plues about 56 hours after her arrived with the nest English sil.
A. MaIVER
Superintendent. Hongkong, 20th April, 1884. THE AUSTRALASIA, CHINA, JAPAN, AND STRAITS STEAMSHIP,
COMPANY, LIMITED.
FOR SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE. (Calling at POET DADWIN and QUEENSLAND Ponre, and taking through Carge to ADE- LAIDE, NEW ZEALAND, and LASMA NIAN FORTS, NEW CALEDONIA, and 17). THE Steamship
THE
GUXINE."
of the United States vir Overland Railways, to Postal information published in Hongkong. Havna, Trinidad, and Deinoraxa, and to pórta
in Mexico, Central and South America by tas The authorised List of Mails issued in Company's and connecting Steamers.
connection with this paper is the one publisked Through Passsgo Ticketa grantail to England, twice each day in our Extra, which is always. Franes, and Germany by all trans-Atlantic lines carreted to a much later hour than that given
of Stermors.
below.
A MAIL WILL ULUSH.
For Swatow and Forchow.-Per Swatoro, to- day, the 8th inst., at 10.30 A..
For Swatar and Bangkok Per Mangkut, to day, the 863 inst., at 180 ru
BWTURN. PASSAGES Passangen, who have paid full fare, re-embarking at San Francisco for China or Japan (or vice versa) within six months will be allowed a discount of 20 % from Rotoru Fre; if re-embrking within one your, an allowance of 10% will be made from Return Fara. Pre-paid Return Passage Orders, avail-inst., at 2.00 r.x. able for ord year, will be ised at a Discount of 25%, frota Return Paro. The allowances do not apply to through fares farm Chine ari Japan to Europe
Freight, will be received on board until é pa. on the 20th May, Parcel Packages will bo received at the Office until 5 P.31. Ha dny
For Saigon. Per Harter, to-day, the 8th
For Yokoham and Hiogo-Per Galley of Lorne, to-morrow, the 9th ist, at 11:30
For Swatow, Amoy. and Four-Por Karney, cu Sunday, the 11th insi. at 3.80 .. For Iloilo and Cebu.-Pec Amatiste, cu Mon- day, the 12th inat, 1.30 P.M.
For Straite and Bumbay-Per Sumatra, on
all Parcel Packages should be marked to ad- Tandey, the Hth inst, at 2.30 P. dress in full; value of same is required.
For Port Darwin, Thursday Island. Cook Consular Invoices to sedompany Overland town, Townstille, Bristans, Bydney, and Mid- Captain Yule, will be despatched as above on Cargo shelf be sent to the Company's Offices burns, &c., &o, &c.-Por Busine, on Friday, FRIDAY, the 16th inst, at 4 px.
For Freight ar Pusenge, apply to
RUSSELL & Co.,
General Managera. Hongkong, 6th May, 1884.
*
in Salad Eavslopes, addressed to the Collutor the 16th inst., et 3.30 PM,
of Customs at Ban Francles,
MAILS BY THE FRENCH PACKET.
For further information as to Passage and
Whe 1908 Freight, apply to the Agency of the Company,
No SDA, Queen's Road Contral.
FOR SYDNEY, MELBOURNE, AND
ADELAIDE
Calling at PORT BARWI and QUEENSLAND Foxre, and taking through Cargo to New ZEALAND, NEW CALEDONIA, PASYANIA,
AND FIT)
Erstern Australia Steamelip Company's Steamer
TANNADICE Captain S. G. Groen, will be despatched as above WEDNESDAY, the 14th inst, at F... Paroels (all of which must be out to ouE OB) will be recived up till Fous 2.1. of the
Contents und Value must be declared. day previous to mailing.
For Freight or Pussigo, apply to
GIBB, LIVINGSTON & Co.,
Agenta. Hongkong, 29 Apell, 1884
[862
CHINA NAVIGATION COMPANY, LIMITED.
FOR SYDAY AND MELBOURNE, (Calling at Per DARWIN and QUEENSLANT STUDIO, QUEEN'S ROAD,
Pour, and taking through Cargo to NEW: Nourly opposite in Hongkang Hotel 145) Z; through Passage Tickets
grantet to PORT MORESIDE, NEW GUIZ:BA)
THE Stuzskip
...
IN
G
E DEALER IN SILKS. Cauton and Shanghai Causes, Crape Bhawls,
Ivory Ware, Curiosities, Ornaments, Inlaid Chairs had Tables, e. So,
GOLD AND SILVER JEWELLER ENGRAVER OF STAMPS, SEALS, 20 No. 62, QUEEN'S, ROAD, HONGKONG, NOTE This Firm is the oldest established of the king in Hongkong and has nu connootion with any other of similar hong name.
SUN SHIN GA
[1610
HOUSE AND ESTATE AGENTS,
Caplan Hant, will be despviched as above on WEDNESDAY, the 21st inst. at FOCEPM This vessel has unusually good Cabin Accom modation, situated amidships, apon the upper. deck,
For Froicht or Pessige, opply to
BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE, Agents Hongkong, 7th May, 1884.
FOR LONDON AND HAMBURG.
Agents for the Sule of their Goods in FIHE Undersigned, livs been appointed Solo T. AGAR AND COMPANY, THE 30 L. LL. Gormas Bark Hongkong and China by Meases. J. & R. TR] NENT, Glasgow, al Mars. DAVID COMBAR & SONE, Arbroath.
ARNHOLD, KARBENG & Û«.- 1884 "Hongkong, January, 1867,
[220
LENT COLLECTED. BROWN, JONES & CO., UNDERTAKERS,
MOURNING STATIONERY,
MONUMENTS ERECTED.
6, QUEEN'S ROAD BEAST,
[915
ESMERALDA," Jaeger, Mastor, will load hare for the above Ports and will have quick despatch.
For Freight, apply to
CARLOWITZ & Co. Bongsong, 25th April, 1884
(884
F. E. FOSTER,
Agent."
French Courort Packet Ava will be despatchel on THURSDAY; the 15th inst., with Mails to the United Kingdom, Europe, and placon beyond, via Naples, to Saigon, Straits Settlements, Batavia, Barmah,
Hongkong, 7th May, 1894 OCCIDENTAL AND ORIENTAL STEAM, the Australasian Colonias. Pondichery,
SHIP COMPANY.
TAKING CARGO AND PASSENGERS TO JAPAN, THE UNITED STATES, MEXICO, CENTRAL AND SOUTH AMERICA, AND EUROPE:
VIA
THE OVERLAND RAILWAYS,
AND
ATLANTIC AND OTHER CONNECTING
STEAMERS. Sash
Madras, Calcutta Aden, Mauritius, Egypt, Multa, and Gibraltar.
The usual bears will be observed in aloting the Mails, &o.
HOURS FUR CLOSING THE CONTRACT MAILS.
THE ENGLISH MAIT
The following hours are observed in closing Malls, &o, by the British Contract Packet
Day of Departure Noor-Meray Order Offos.close
200 RM-Registry of Leblux's reaess. Fast-
Staumship EAN PABLO," vill be ing of all printed matter and patterns ceases. Trespo che lo San Francisco, oi, Toke-39 rastosed sheept for Lante Lettres.
han
on FRIDAY, 30th instant, at 3.10 FIT Lotten's ray be posted with late fees. THREE EM
of 10 cents until
8.9) Fin the Post Offee closes entirely. 3.40 P.Lats Letters may be posted on boor
the manket with late foo of 10 ponts, tatil time of departur
To bo followed by the 8. S. ARABIC oz MONDAY, the 9th Jons, at TAREK P.
Connection being unde at Tokoluma with Semara froni Shanghai and Japan Ports.
Al PARCEL Packages should be marked to address in full; and sme vill Es received et the The Port Offee declines all responsibility for Campany's Office wat FIVE PM the day prUnregistered Jettors containing Jewellery, So.. vions to sailinglot Play
band, where Regitration has been neglected, wil RETURN PASPA-27-Fassung, who have no enquiries into alleged kasus of fush paid full fure, re-embarking at Sun Protesters
10 Cents
3 Cants
for China or Jupan (or vice versa) within six months, will be allowed a discount of 20% from RATES OF POSTAGE. Rotar Faze, if re-embarking within one year, Letters, per 4 oz. en allows of 10, will be made from Return Port Carda, soo Fare. Pre-Paid Return Passage Orders - Books Patterns and Commercial? 3 Cents. able for one year, will be issued at a Diseconte Pr porn, per 2 oz of 7, from Return Fara These allowances Newspapers & Prison Current, esel do not apply to through faces from Ukiau and Registration day Japan to Barope
Convrlar Invoices to scoompany Overland," Mexlesz, Central, and South American Car should sent to tre Company's Offions, ad- dressed to the Collector of Customs, San Fran
Dispo.
For further information as to Freight Pasinge, apply to the Agency of the Company, No. 50a, Queen's Road Central..
FE, FOSTER, Agent, Hongkong, 7th May, 183
Dow
2 Cents 10 Cruis I Conta with returu rochipt `. Colameroial papers signity such as s though written by hand, de wol bear the charas
of an actual or personal correspondence, anch as invoices, deeds, copied music, & Clocharge is to same as for Booke, but all packets of and under 4 oz. weight are charged & centes Priated and Published by 2. OnĄTEKETEN WILOCK-
Wyndham Street, Hongkong
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