was no ground whatever for demanding anin. in conformity with the principled laid down by domuity. But as Franca without regard to international Inw, eto, oto. 1, the Tact'al, hay pesos, insisted upon payment of sa indemnity, ing received the uboyn despatch, besides, issuing permit 11 to ank from whom azo" we look for reproclamations communicating with various Con- Tress for the occurrence at Keelung? In a word, uks in Changhai and ordsciug the District Ma- France, while negotiating on the one hand, hagistrate of Shanghai and the Wixad Court Ma on the other, begun the way, and has noted dongistrate Huang to deciso, monsures for the par- trary to all reason and beyond the palo of interpoke of examining (ovorything suspicions) and dational lay. It is hoped Your Brooliency will triatly proventing any asistano to the French, ulenen rotransmit this to H.D., M. Patanatra and spesially communicate this to you, Honourable. atuo tolegmph it to Your Honourable country | Sonicr Conal with the roquest that your Han- with the ragung they willpeador over the affair, war will please strictly order all foreign mor with unbiased judgment. A researy coinmn shorts to absorve that honsoforth they must not nication 30th, 6th mach (20th Angust soll in secret to tho French ships, coals, oil pro- visions, umreunition, and other contraband of On the 24th of the 6th moou (19th August) we was, as such acts would be contrary to inter- received a communicatio from Your Excellency tional law; and your Ifoaour will also please stating that it China did not une it necessary communicate to me in reply the mode of onery to give a friendly only to Your Excellency's ing out this request.-A recessity communica letter, thon passports were roguceded to ouabletion. Tenth year of Kwang Han, 16th day, 7th Your Excellency to go to Tiantan, ote, eta. We moon-Daily News. are fully conscious that power and friendship hav existed betwon Your Honourable country and li China for many years, and theis has never buon any falling out between the two nations). The a fability and fairness of-Your Exealloney in Shao, Tau tai of Shanghai, has made the. avery master has won our respost and quiration. following communion to the Sonior Connil: On receiving this present communication we can- "On the 14th of the 7th moon I received from not but fost regret. With regard to the difficulty. the High Commissioner for Trade in the hotwoou China and France on account of Annam, Southern Cosan, transmitted through the Fatai the Chinem Government had, through an Lapoel Klangan, a Despatch saying that by interua rial Decree, withdrawn the garrison troops (from tional law it is found that in cass of war between Tonquin, and had done everything which should two nations all ports may be blaskaded to pre- have been due. As we have fulfilled the sagago vent the incoming and outgoing of the tente e stipulated in the artioles of the prelimai Fonomior resale. As Shanghai is a trading. nary convention, ounsidering everything in nexor port for all actions and Woosung is a highway. dance with reason and looking back-on-the-former for the vessels of all nations to pass in and out,] intercourse between the two great nations, we aan te vragole belonging to the Powers that wes. find nothing which should prodian quarral (ba- friendly to China cannot all be stopped We twourth two centries]. As to the indemnify, alone only dam with stone-laden basts, up near there is no oridonce whatever to prove that Chuis both shores, the narrowest portion of the Hwang- las violated the treaty, and therfore she cannot po river, aside of Wossung entranou, leav
PARTIAL BLOCKADE OF SHANGHAI.
-DESTINATION
THE DAILY PRESS, TUESDAY, SEPTEMBRE 16TH, 1AGA.
LONDON VIL SveZ CANAL,. LONDON VIA SURZCIANAT, LONDON VIA
SUEZ CANAL.... LONDON, VIL BUEZ CANAL.................. LONDON & VIA BUEZ CANAL MARSEILLES Vià-Satoos ke NEW YORK
NUW YORK VIA SUEZ GANATA, SAN FRANCISCO .................. SAN FRANCISCO VYA YAMA SYDNEY & MELBOURNE, & SYDNEY & MELBOURNE, &. SYDNEY AND MALBOURNE. SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE: TRIESTE, &
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PIENTSIN VIA SWATOW SWATOW AND BANGEOK ... SWATOW,AMOY, & FOOCHOW. SWATOW AND AMGY...
TO BE LET.
FOR SALE.
VESSELS ADVERTISED AS LOADING.
VESSEL'S NAME'
CAPTAIN.
Maon Thom
Vardin
Dodd
G. Sterli Brum
· Gordon Castle (äte.} | Rowoll Benglon (ste... Webater Olsnegle (str.)........ Flogg "Anlanor (atr.)...... Brügg Rohilla (atz.)
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J. Newtony Barter (str.)..........
Grandin....... Clark Teddington (str.)... Fuskun (str.) ......
Craad Dopae'r (atr.)...... Teddington (str.)....... Ancona (str.) -You-sin (str.) Monistat (str.), Douglas (str.). Moofoo (str.)......
Theen 4. Clark
Buswell
P. H. Lo.. 8. Ashton Lust
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Hongkong Adamson, Ball & Co.
¤bb, Lávingston & Co..... Jardine, Matheson & Co... Hongkong Butterfald & Swire
P.&O. 8. N. Co. Hongkong Heggegories Maritimes- Hongkong Russell & Co... Hongkong Russel & Co... Hongkong Russell & Co
0.4 0.8. B. Co.......
Gibb, Livingston & Co. Russell & Co..
Hongkong Butteräsld & Swine Hongkong
Russell & Co. Malabars & Co........
Adamson, Boll & Co. P.&O. 9. N. Co Hongkong | D. Sassoon, Sons & Co. Hongkong Yuen Fat Hony Hongkong Soey Shing Hongkong
Siomasen & Co,
Hongkong Russell & Co...
Hongkong Arnhold, Karbarg & Co.
Hongkong
Bianman & Co. P.&O. S. N. Co.....
Hongang Enssal & Co.
Hongkong
Yuen Fat Tong
Hongdong Dongles Laprak & Co... Hongkong
Gusall & Co.....
FOR SALE
FOR SALE.
+
HAS. IT EID 8, I E O K’B
TO BE DELPATCHED
On 18th inst., at 4 PM. “ Qalok despatok..
On or about 97th lask Ou 20th inst
On 26th lust, até xx.
On 18th Insta-Noon Quick despatch. To-day, at 4 PM. Quick dosjatek.
On 16th inst, at Sta On or about 23rd inst On 20th inst., at 4 P.M. On 22nd inst
“On 20th inst., aË Á PÍM.
Abantarthial, at Noon
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VESSELS ON THE BERTH.
NOTICE.
COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES ·
MARITIMES PÀQUEBOTS POSTE FRANOAIS. STEAM FOR SAIGON, SINGAPORE BATAVIA, CO- LOMBO, ADEN, SUEZ,
ISMAILIA PORT BALD, MEDITER
RANEAN, AND BLACK GEA PORTS. NAPLES, MARSEILLES, AND PORTS OF BRAZIL AND LA PLATA;
ATHO,
LONDON AND ANTWERİ.
ON THURSDAY, thỏ 18th day of Soptom
bar, 1984, at Noot, the Company's Steary- ship*ANADYR," Commandant da in Marcelle with MAILS, PASSENGERS, SPECIE, and CARGO, will leave this Port for the bore
Quick desputok. On 27thirat., at Neon. To-day, at P On 18th Instacos. On 22ud inst. Quick despatch. On 19th just... at To-day, at Noon. Today, at Noon.. Quick despatch. To-day, at 3 r.n To-morrow. at Noon. To-morrow, at Noon. To-day, at Noon:
MAILS EXPECTED.
THE FRENCH MAIL.
The M: M. steamer Jove, with the nert. Franek mail, fett Bingapore at 4 p.m. on tho 12tḥ, and is dua ters on or about the 19th inst
THE AMERICAN, MATUB.
The O. & 0.8. S. Co's star Arabís, with
the set American mail left Saa Fennoiseo-on
the 19th August...and is day here on or about the 16th ipxt. **
The P. M. 5:8: Có 'a tatar City of Rio da Jansiru with ike succeeding Amerivan mail, left: San Francisco on the 2nd Biotember, and is dam hero on cr about the 3st October.
STEAMERS EXPECTED. The O. §. 3. Cola steamer Telemachus left Singapore on the 10th, and in due bure on or Ahout the 16th instant
Cargo and Spocie will be registared for Loa
The Kiodo Unya Kwaichshatoster Ali Maru don as well as for Marseilles, and compted it left Singapore on the 10th and is exposted hers Noon.transit through Marsoilles for the principal
pinces of Ferope.
on or about the 17th fustani, Shipping Orders will be granted till Noow. The M. M. sisamar Djemnak left Saigon at 8 Carga will be rassived on board until I P.Mam on the 14th, and is das her on the 17th in- Spocis and Paroels until 3 P.1., on the 17th,
Astsut. Septembar, 1884. (Paroals are not to ho antonha Austro-Haagerian Lop's steam Flety [board; they mal be left at the Agency's |-
VESSELS ON THE BERTH,
DOUGLAS STEAMSHIP COMPANY, LIMITED.
.
...
Oles.) Cantants and value of Prokages are tra left Singapore on the moralog of the 14th required.
and is due here on or about the 21st instant. For furtior particulars, apply at the Com The D. D. R. stancer Moronto Indt Singapore pany's Office.
MARTIN
Acting Agent.
Hongkong, 6th Soptatabor, 1891.
at 2 pm. su ike 18th, and rury be exposted here on or about the 21st.
POST-OFFICE NOTICES.
pay it not bec11190, sha. ruefuses through paring a channel of so many change (a chang OWLOON- GARDEN 'LOTS Nos. & CHAMPAGNE, 185) WITH SEAL FOR SWATOW; AMOY, AND FOOCHOWOCCIDENTAL ANDORIENTAL STEAM-} - The Postal Guide for 1984 rovised to date.
and 53.
TO LÉT.
No. 3 Lorex Mosque TREKÁCE. No. 19, HOLLYWOOD ROAD, Apply to
C. EWENS,
1970
45, Queen's Road. Hongkong, 11th August, 1884.
TO LET
simony. Ws have raportelitovirandaveragain, hing equal to 12 English foot) for the vessels and it is useless to urguo fartheroathe point. The of the rarions Powers to pass through, stepping gret af Year Excelleney's parting compala as only the French ships. By this means We BTO to atter what is hidden in our heart. In thin able to quiet the anxioly of the differentiations, question onder annideration both the giving who desire to keep up commerrod, at the And the accapting of indemnity concerns the same time that we out off the ter supplying honour of our respective countries China is un- the French with souls and provisions. The above willing to sally her hazour by paying au ints to ho comtannianted to (the different Consals), denizity, nor is she willing to say that Fracsate, eta I, he Tao-tai, bosides baring con las gono to war simply because of this indemnity, ferrod with the various commanders and dooided.HOPS on the Queen's Road Front of 18, ar thecary Feanah honour world home mutid upon damming up the river, should also Bond Bank Billings opposite the Hongirang It is hoped Your Excellency will appreciate this forth communestiens, and therefore do com Hotel. our sentirosat, and Your Excellency will also be municate this to you, Honourable Senior Consul, so good as to inform Your Honourable country's requesting Your Honour to please understand Seusto and the various [French] Government that this more is originated solely with the in. officials in Caize of this. The abore is what we tent to prevent Fronch vessels (from entoring consider to be a friendly answer. Enclosed For the port and to protect the commerce of the Excellency will please find a passport, granto varions Powers; and I request the foreign mer in accordance with Your Engellones's official thants within the Concussion not to misunder request. A novesary ormmunication.
stard it--A oecessary comunication. 10th Ist, 7th moon (Aug 21st). -
year of Kwang II, 15th day, 7th woon." ABSTRACT OF COMMUNICATIONS"
TO NEUTRAL POWERS.
·
Alio Two large Froat Rooms communicating, and a Back Roam together or apparately, on lat Floor entrance from Widham Steoot opposito the Clah, suitable for a Pablia Company.
Also Front and Back Rams on the 2nd FlooT, suitable as offles or resideques
Apply to
M. J. D. STEPHENS Rolicitor, 15, Bank Buildings.
The China have begun teclose partofthechan-Hongkong. 10th September, 188 net of the river near Woosung. Four large junka are to be loaded with stones and sank apparita tas
LATE TELEGRAMS.
TO BE LET
71698
Na 9 MosquE TERRACE. OFFICES at No. 2, DEDDELL STREAT. Rentals.
HOUSES in SPRING GARDENS at Modérate
GODOWNS, FLATCHER'S BUILDIYOJ, GODOWNS, EAST and WEST POINTS.
Apply to
LINSTEAD & DAVIS, Hongkong, 28th July, 1834.
M289
PREMISES at present copied
TO BE LET. Y. SAYLE & Co, and known sefas Vistoria Exchange." ...Apply to............
[703
F. A. WOOLNOUGH. Hongkong Dispensary. Hongkong. 11th September, 1884.
TO LET TOS. 7 and 8, SRYMOCK TERRACE.
N
No. 3, PEDDARY HILL:
France has commanend hostilities. The Fronek forts. There will be a way left of 24 feet depth, Chargé d'Affaires. Vicomte Sewallé has taken and sufficiently wide to allow passage to the No. 37. ELGIN TERRACE. his departure from Peking That the Freach smaller kinds of steamers, bat we are given to have no desire for peace is very obvious. On the 5th of the 6th moos (26th July) nommunicat and other linos will be unable to use it. On the understand that steators of the size of the mails with Vicomta Smale fo the fact that after for sunken fanks electric torpedoes will be war was began, China would protect the mer placed, which will be fired from the forts should chants of all nations; and eveu to the French merchants aut churches protection weald be ex-bean plazed between the fort and the Lighthous ân enazy attempt the passaga. Torpedoes bara tonded as turi Bnt Chinose people, moved by The Chinese have also commented pile driving patriotism and righteous indignation, might at Woosung. We learn from one of the teamers cause some injury to trade and the Charch which arrived on the 10th inst. that a pile driver (ecclesiastical affairs), and at a time when two comped operations on the 9th inst Captaina nations were warring with ch other, the acing into port complain of tao obstructionHE protection might be insufloicnt and French already eansed by the empty stone junks wzich people might be at a disadvantago, etc., ato. Alcyra anchored on the bar. Unless the authorities on the 20th of the 6th moon (Aug 10th place lights on these junka at night they may bo we forwarded unther communication to Via source of danger to vessels arriving, especially Soullé saying that France, while negotiat if the captains are not aware that the junks ing on the one hand, has on the other bonbardare been anchored there. Up to 4 pm on tha ed Keelung, and that without giving notice of 10th inst, there are six janka on the Bar, belag the stack; that if the same principle were loaded with stones Daily News married ont in harassing every-treaty port in the Tarious provlaces, then France must be respon sible for the property of both foreign and Chi- nas merchants, etc, etc. The aboro commaui- bition aroseerd. The Fraash morsover bembud Mamoi Arsenal on the 3 of the 7th moon (23rd August The war has commened: but to merchants and missionaries of the differ ent nationalities, whether in the treaty ports or in the inland cities and villages, the local nutha
rities must afford protection to the best of their ability, and thero can be no mishap. 861l the
THE MAORI EMBASSY. hoarts of the people ure in a state of doubt and
LONDON, 20th August. fear; and in caso unlocked for acidents do Her Majesty the Quson, requiring ropono, de- accor and either feroigi house, godtowns or clined to receive the Binori embzesy.
lurotica aro destroyou, cr lives are loybmas wa GERMAN SETTLEMENT ON THE WEST COAST have before stated in our communication of the
OF AFRICA- 5th of the Cth mosa 25th July) that the Chinese
BERLIN, 19th Augual. Governmout might boiusticient, weshall besp
Advices have boon oivod bore reporting record of such cases from ruporte wo rosaive, but that Dr. Nachtigal, t・・ African explorer, who paunot attend to them, tilfčka French difficulty some fine ago was duɔ nissioned by the Ger- in over. Even if these unexpected thingsdo hayan Government to proceed to Atgra Poques, they have their origin in the French dif-hos arrived at sko Da of Biafrin on the west oulty. At prosent, China has her hands too full coast of Africe, on board the gunboat Meeve. of war [to look after them]; and Your Honone Dr. Nachtigal landed at Cameroone, one of tho sklo zɔuatsisz, -who hara been friendly-to Chion coaling stations of the African ateamship Com. for so many yeare, will artsinly be considerate pany, and also proceded to Bimbia in the sama in this matter. Moreover, the French, without district where there are several populous reason, have commenced hostilities, and lately villages. At both planus Dr. Nachtigal formally have attacked the Mamci Azmetal, the fence hoisted the German flag.
FROM "SYDNEY MORNING HERALD"]
NIHILIST OUTRAGEN IN RUSSIA.
LONDON, 19th August.
The Nihilists in Busst have exploded a magazine at Kazan on the River Volgs; 100 persaut were killed, and fire Government offer destroyed
of the province of Min is at the height of itgim- THE AUSTRALIAN ELEVEN IN ENGLAND.. pratance, and the authorities of that province
LONDON, 19th August. *** will have the water way blocked at as to protect: The matek between th; Australian Elovon and the port and the coast. The war and merchant an Eleven of Glourostaruire was résumed st ships of the various maticus should defer passing
in and out.
Cheltenham today. The westler was showery,
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NO-4 SETMOUR TERBACA. No. 233, PRAYA CENTRAL. Apply to
DAVID. SASSOON, SONS & Co. Hongkong, 10th Soptambor, 1883.
Ro
$19.....
- per caso of dozen quarts. $20 por cass of 2 dozen pints. GRAND VIN GHATEAU LEOVILLE $24.... ......por pase of 2 dozen quartu.
CHATEAU LAROSE., $12 per oase of I dozen quarts." PONTE CANET. $9.50...per case of Llozen quarts
PALMER MARGAUX. 37.50........per ease of 1 dozen gaarte.
...por caso.of 2 dozen pints.
LURMONT.
38.50
35
por case of 1 dozen quarts. $6. .......por oase of 2 dozen pints.
Also CUTLER PALMER & Co's
WINES AND SPIRITS,
STEMSSEN & Co. Hongkong, 1st January, 1834.
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FOR SALE:
WACHTER'S ROYAL CHARTER
CHAMPAGNE Purveyors to Her Majesty the Queen and to H. L. High the Prince of Wales by Special Appointant under Warrant dated 7th March, 1881.
$29.50. $28.50
1 Denon Quarta .... 2 Disen Finta!... Apply to
ARNHOLD, KARBERG & Co. Hongkong, 20th November, 1883. 1974
"LEONHARDI QUELLE.”
HE Company's Steamship
"DOUGLAS,"
| Captain 8. Ashton, will be despatched for the above Ports TOMORROW, the 17th instant, at Noon.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
DOUGLAS LAPBAIK & Co.,
General Manageća. Hongkong, 15th September, 1884.
11728
FOR" SWATOW AND BANGKOK
SHIP COMPANY. TAKING CARO AND PASSENGERS TO JAPAN, THE UNITED STATES, MEXICO, CENTRAL-AND SOUTH AMERICA, AND EUROPE;
VIA
Дур
THE OVERLAND RAILWAYS,
ATLANTIC AND OTHER CONNECTING STEAMERS.
THE SCOTTISH ORIENTAL STEAM THE Steamship "OCEANIC, wil be
COMPANY, LIMITED. ・・・
THE Company's Steamship
"MONGKUT." Capt. P. H: Toft, will be sapatoked for the above Porta TO-MORROW, #e-17th instant, at Noon.
For Freight or apply to-
FAT HONG,
Agents.
[1713 Hongkong, 12th September, 1884. THE AUSTRALASIA, CHINA, JAPAN,
AND STRATTS STEAMSHIP
COMPANY, LIMITED.
* FÖR SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE. (Calling at Pour DARWIN, and QUEENBLARD FORT, and taking through Cargo to ADE LAIDE, NEW ZEALAND, and TASMA- KIAS PORTS, NEW CALEDONIA." THE Steamship
NATURAL GERMAN SELTZER Euttled at the Saitzer-Spring near Gross Kor ban, in Cases of 8 Doson Pints, $8.50 per Caso.
PUSTAU & Co., Solo Agouts Hergkong. 31st January, 1888.
[1425.3.
NOW ON SALE.
"SUEZ," Captain Todd, will be despatched as above an SATURDAY, the 20th fistant at Four
For Freight or Passage, apply to
RUSSELL & Co.,
General Managers.
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ZANHE HOUSEHOLD COMPANION—Hongkong, 15th September, 1886
STUDENTS FIRST ASSISTANCE,
By Dr. DEVAN,
With canx Additions, Cospections, and Dr. WILDCAus' Orthography.
Paice,-
Ta-Paper Wrapper
Xently Round.
27
TO LET OOMS in CLUB CHAMBEES.
Apply to
DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co. Hongkong, lat February, 1892.
TO LET REENMOUNT. BOTHAM ROAD from
the 1st September, 1884. Apply to
GILMAN & Co. Hongkong, 22nd July 1894.
11870 HONGKONG WHARF & GODOWNS,
Goods received on STORAGE at. Moderato Rates, in First-class Godowas....
Also Butire GODOWNS to be LET Apply to
MEYER & Co. Hongkong, 3rd Mamh, 1851. -
TO BE LET.
ne
With Immediate Possession. DETACHED RESIDENCE
Apply at the Daily Press Office.
81.50 8.200
BEDSTE A D. S.
IDENT-WOOD FURNITURE,
great variety just landed. CURIOSITIES. PICTURES, PIANOS, UPHOLSTERY,
FURNITURE
FOR SALE OR HIRZ CASSUMBHOY. Opposita City Hall.
O SE PII
GILLOTT'S STEEL PEN S. GARA, 1978.
MEPA
Sold by all -Stationers-and-Doslere:
FOR SALE.
-6912
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THE AUSTRALASIA, CHINA. JAPAN,
AND STRAITS STEAMSHIP COM-··
„PANY. LIMITED.
FOR SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE, VIA SINGAPORE. (Calling at Post Darwin, and QUBENALAND PORTS, and taking through Cargo to Aus- LAIDE, New Zealand, and Tasma- NIAN PORTS, NEW CALEDONIA)) THE Stoawahip
THE
"NAPLES."
Captain Then, will be tospatubed as above on SATURDAY, the 20th instant, at Foun P.M.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
RUSSELL & Co,
General Mansyura, Hongkong, 10th September, 1334.
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FOR YOKOHAMA AND HIOGO..
FHF Steamship
**KII MARU,” Bromu. Commander, expootod horo on or about the 16th instant, will have immediate despatch for the above Ports.
This steamer has very superior passenger
For Freight or Passage, apply to
DEAL SCHIEDAMSCH JENEVER in
Stone Bottian: also POMERANZENwecomandation. BITTERS and SCHIEDAM SCHNAPEA. PRIME SOURKROUT and RED CAB- BAGE, in Jars, and Salt HERRINGS, in tins.
TRANGO WAR' on the Cain Road SPORTING UNS and RIFLES, REVOL
Terms Modernis.-
For Particulars, apply to
HO KAI, 16 Bank Buildings,
Queen's Rood Hongkong, 17th June, 1994, 1997
TO LET
[1:150
and there was only a moderate attendance. The -Avstraliang, who lost-two-wickets-yauterday for With regard to the Franco-Chinese complica 178, resumed their innio ga, Mardonk and Scott, tions, we have communicated the various the not out" men, taking their places at the Powers the airgumstances of the case, and leo iskats Acoti ruu-out vasly in the day!. kept the communications ou record. On tab without incrsaing his previous soars of Có, 29ta of the Oth moon and the lot of the 7th Mardoon being bowled for 89, Gitton and moon (Ang 19th and 21st) commeaiustions Bounor gat aut together and fara long time de chod s from Vicomte Somails stating bis dad the Onglish bowling, the South Australian intention to leave Faking, and requesting pass- having so loss than 1 to his credit when he was ports. We returned & friendly reply, and in ce- caught. Bonace was disposed of in a siznilar 12- cordance with Vicente Somalie's roquest for- ner for 53. Blackthem mizde the next largest soors,THE COMMODIOUS MATSHED next warded site the necessary passports. Vicosite being mught for 20 The Australia innings East End of the Bay, three minutes walk from Semallo acordingly laft Peking on the 1st of closed for a total of 402. The home team... then
With immediate Possession.."
to MARINE VILLA, in Kowloon, on the.
For Terme, apply to
the 7th moon (Aug. 21st). In this prosent saen went to this wickets for their second inninge, the Wharf. we find that China ought to pay no indemnity, but were unable to offer any resistange, the and has no intention whatever of breaking off wiskat being much eat. up and the Australia. friendship with France; while France, by de bowling was consequently el unplayable. manding an indemnity, has actually ruptured When the stumps, were draw for the day the with China. Not only doos China dreply. regret home team had lost savezi wickets for 33 rues. this turn of a fair, but it is promed all
Powers also foel profond regret. We have the
honour to reprint all the communications [be-
tween the Tstag-li Yamda and Vicomto Semal-
INTIMATIONS.
lé, compiling them in a book, and we present KAM HING STULTZ, JUNR. them to Your Excellency's perusal Translated; by N. C. Daily News.
PROHIBITION BY CHINESE GOVERN HENTON THE SUPPLY OF COALS AND MUNITIONS OF WAR TO THE FRENCH.
Shao, Tents of Shanghai, are mado the following communication to the Sanior Consul
On the 14th of the 7th Muur. I. rзrvived from the High Commissioner for Trade of the Southern Svaz an Official Dosament saying that the French had spared tostilities from the 3rd to the 8th of the present maen in Feoelion, and that His Excellency had received an Im perial Doerce ordering all the 'Cosimauders-in- Chief to head the garrison camps, uzilitary and naval, and fire upon any roneh vargol that the might see attempting to antar: the ports, eto, ota, oto, and thatthe above had been communicat ed by telegraph to all, that it might be reverun tally obeyed, and it is on receed. Now, (the Document goes on to state), as the war has virtually begun, the most important point is to stop supplies to the French ships. Ali porta ara
TAILOR, DRAPER, and GENERAL ÖVTFVÍTER, Bost Materialsund a Perfect Fit Guaranteed AT MODERATE PRICES.
Dealer in CHingst Bits of all kinds, PITE HAIS, MAITING-und-BAMBOO BLINDS. Las always on Laud & very fine Bolection
of various kinds of
R. A. GUBBAY. No. 6, Bank Buildings: Hongkong 23rd August, 1884.
TO LET. REMEDIOS
VERS, and CARTRIDGES SHOTS, ko, #2,
J. F. SCHEFFER, 31 and 21, Pattinger Street. ILongkong: 3rd Apr, 1894
1659.
NOW ON BALE ÞOUND VOLUMES of the China Querland
B Trade Report for the Tour 1698.
PRICE TER DOLLARS.
Apply at the Daily Press QMn0.
Hongkong, January, 1884,
ADAMSON, BELL & Co,
Agents Hongkong, 11th September, 1884.
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FOR LONDON, ▾ SUEZ CANAL.
HIE
Steamin
-BENGLOE". Captain Webster, due on 16th instant, will bara immediate despatch.
For Freight or Pausage, apply to
GIBB, LIVINGSTON & Co.
Agents. Hongkong, 18th September, 1934.
FOR SHANGHAI,
THE STRAITS INSURANCE COMPANY THE Stonship
LIMITED.
"TEDDINGTON,"
[1667
despatched for San Francisco, vid Yoko-¡ ham on THURSDAY, the 18th instant, at THREE P.X
Connection being made at Yokohams with Steamors from Shanghai and Japan Porki
All PARCEL PACKAGES akould be marked to
· address in full, and sane will be received at the Company's Ofita until Five r.a. the day pre- vions to miling.
A
found in the Daily Press Directory.. large odition. p. 633 wall ofition. This is the only subhorized somplete Summary of
formation prblished in Hoogkony
The authorised List of Mails íested in connection with this paper is the one pablisbod twice cash day is car Extra, which is alwaysS corated to a much latar hour than that given below.
A MATH, WILL CLOST
For Shanghai-Per Orpack, to day, the 16th
Swaton mul
For Swatow and Amsg-Por Mnefon, to-day, the 18th inst... at 11.39 A...
For Straits aul Caluntta --Per Aṛralgon Ap-
day, the 16th inst., at 2.30 P.M. Fargapore and New York-Por Principia, ty, the 1856 iust, at 3.30 P.M.
For Tinotait-Pan Tahsin, to-day. the 15th. Hast. at 230 2H
For Swalow and Bangkok-Per Mangkul, to-
For Swntow, Amor, and Footh.Per Drug-
19h inst., at 11-30 P.. into-row, the 17th inst. at 11.30
For Shanghai-Por Fushun, a Friday, the
RETURN PASSAGES.-Passsagers, who haremorrow the 17th inst, at 11.99 A.M. paid full fors, re-embarking at San Fransisco months, will be allowed a discount of 22, from for Chins r Japan (or vice versa) within air Return Fare; if ro-ombucking within ous year. an allowance of 10, will be made from Rabarn Fara Pre-Paid Ratarn Passage Orders, avail- able for ous year, will be isgned at a Fisiount of 5 from Return sro. These allowance do not apply to through fares from China and Japan to Berope
For Singapore. Port Darwin, Thursday Island, Cooktown Townsville Brisbane, Sydney. Msl-
bourne &c. &o, &-For Naples, on Saturday. the 20th inst., st 3.30 F..
For Port Durwin, Thursday Island, Cooktown.. Townsville, Brisbane, Sviner. Melbourus, o, Consular Invoices to socompany Cargo das, &o-For Suca, on Saturday, the 30th inst,
at 3.30 F.M. tland to Ports buyond San Francisco should be sent to the Company's - Office, addread to
MAILS BY THE UNITED STATES the Collector of Customs, San Francisco.
PACKET. For further information us to Freight or Passaga, apply to the Ageaoy of the Com- pany, No. 59a, Queen's Road Cantral.
F. E. POSTER, Agent. Hongkong, Sd Septambor, 1891,
STEIN TOR-
PENANG. COLOMBO SINGAPORE
ADEN, JUEZ, PORT SAID, MAUTA. GIBRALTAR, BRINDISI, TRIESTE, VENICE, IND, LONDON; ALSO,
BOMBAY, MADRAS, CALCUTTA, AND
AUSTRALIA
United States Mulankat Oceania will os despatched on THURSDAY, the 19th inst with Mails for Jaya, San Francisão, the United States, Canal, Houstala, Pera, &o.. which will be closed ng followa:- 2.15.L.M. Registry ocass
2.30PM; Postofcs'dlossy hit Correspondence may be posted on board the Packet with Late For of 10 cents extra Postage until the time of departare.
--MAILS BY THE FRENCH PACKET
The French Contrack Picket Aarby, will {be despatched on THURSDAY, (he 19th in- NB-CARGO CAN BE TAKEN ON THROGGHxtant with Wails to the Titel Kingdom, BILLS OF LADING FOR BATAVIA, PERSIAN Europe, and plans beyond, 4 Naples; to GULF PORTS MARSEILLES, TEIESTE, HAM-Saigon, Straits Settlements, Batavia, Barmah...'. suse, New YouE, AND BOSTON.
Carlon, India (vil Madras), the Australasian Colonier, Adan Natal and the Cape. Egypt,
The urnál kours will he observed in closing
THE Pasresular and GrieNTAL STEAM Malta, and Gibraltar.
NAVIGATION COMPANY'S Steamship "ROHILLA," Captain Barratt, with the Yails, o Hor Majesty's Mails, will be despatched from,
The Post Ofice doglinos all responsibility for
this for LONDON dirt rä SUEZ CANAL Unregistarol Catters containing Jewellery, &... and escal Ports of call un FRIDAY, the and, where Registration has bain neglected, will 26th September, at FOUR P.M..
make no enquiries into ziby lassos of mak“
Cargo will be received on board until Tes letters, AM. Parcels and posie (Gold)at the Offay until Tay on the day-of sailing.
N
A...
For further partonlara ragarding' FREIGHT MAILS BY THE BRITISH PAORET.**
The British Contract Packer Rohilla will and PASSAGE apply to the PENINSULAR & ORIENTAL STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY's be despatched on FSIDAY. to 26th Sap. Ofica, Hongkong.
tamber with Mails for the United Kingdom. Earops and countries beyond, sia Brindizi; to the Straits Settlezonté, Batavia, Burmah, Cay lo Indis, Alan, Egrat, Molts, and Gibraltar.
The usual koura will ha obaerved in closing the Mails, &o.
The Contouts and Value of Packages are re- quired to by dosiarad prior to shipment.
Shippers are particularly request to nato the terms and conditions of the · Company's Black Bill of Lading.
CHEAP BESERVED ACCOMMODATION 024
The Post Ofice declines all responsibility for
be obtained in this Company's Steamers; for Unregistered Latlere containing Jewellery, &o.. partionlara spply at the Office.
and, where Registration has been neglectat Passengers desirous of insuring their will make no inquiries jute allegod losses of Baggage em do so on appliastion at the Com-sach lettore Parry's Office.
This steamer takes Cargo and Fassence for orrouous replies to verbal enquiries, No responsibility can be septed by the Post gers for Alasgailləē.
NA. MœIVER,
Superintendent. Hongkay, 10th September, 1984.
STEAM COMMUNICATION TO
WESTERN AUSTRALIA.
or to notatedressed to subordinate officers. The shroff's told off to soil stamps should especially not be regarded as able to give vorrect informa tion. The Postul Gride al is the standard on all points on which such informasiion may be- required.
TER WEST AUSTRALIAN STEAMT AUGAR AD COMPANY
COMPANY'S Steamer
"NATAL"
J. Wood, Command ander engagement with
as the Straits and Western Australian Govern-
ments, is expented to leave Singapore for Fre rasatle, calling at Batavia, Roebuck Bay, Coe sack, Sharka Bay and Gorallion, as notified below:-
WE Undargued having been appointed Captain Clark will have quick despatch
Agents for the above Company, are pre-above. 1571pared to GRANT POLICIES on MARINE For Froight or Passage, apply tor
RISKS to all parts of the World, at current
SIMMSSEN & Ca rates.
Agents. Hongkong, 13th September, 1885. 11720
NAERUTYNOT ROAD. TERRACE,
Apply to
ARNHOLD, KARBERG & Co. Hongkong, 5th November, 1583, 1899. ȘTIEANSATLANTIC FIREINSURANCE COMPANY OF HAMBURG,
Rent modomts.
C. F. A. BANGSTER, Ressiver, A. A.POS REMEDIOS, Deceased. T Hongkong, 28th July, 1884.
(1404)
ZOK SALE.
FOR SALE:
SILK GOODS AND EMBROIDERIES. G. MUMM & Co■ CHAMPAGNE,
Wholesale
fanniseturer of SILK COATS and chher Garments for Exportation. MANUFACTURER OF
Best Split-and Every Kind of RATTANS,
Per dores Quarts. $29
..Per 2 dozen Pints. Superior CLARETS, from Fisowen & SAÉR
VINTAGES, 1869 to 1878 from 810 to 324 por dozen Quarts.
POUILLAC MONDON; 86 por dez, Quarta. ef per doz. Pints B. W. RANDON & Co.: * BRANDY,
VIENNA EXPORT BEER, from ANTON DEZIER
*897
Por 4 dosen Quarts. $10.
...Par 6 dozen Piots. MELCHEES & Hongkong, 22nd April, 1884-
A180-RATTAN CHAIRS, COVOHEJ, KO, Faarth door West from Pottinger Streat. [1070
-62. Queen's ROAD CENTRAL,
UDDHISM: Its HISTORICAL THEORE.85 per dozen Quarts. DTUAL AND POPULAR ASTROLS.
By E. J. ETTEL, PH.D. TRIED EDITION, Revisal with Adana
Price
31.30 LANE, OBAWFORD & Co.,
Hongkong. Hongkong, 21st August, 1884. [156
O.P8H IN G
ENGINEERS,
to open fire on sil French vessels, and they can. H
not be permitted to antar to purchase ccals and
Co
provisions. The people living along the songts BOILER MAKERS, COPPER SMITHS,
may not know this, and the Tao-'ai ought to issue stringent orders prohibiting the sale of
BRAIN AND IRON FOUNDEDE, S., WEST POINT IRON WORKS,
cals and proriaions to Frend ships. In as Having commenced business, are ready to under- traitorwas subjecte, for the sake of gain, clan take work of the above descriptions under the destinaly ansial the French with food, cf.) the Supervision of an EXPERIENCED EUROPEAN," Tax-tail is to apprehend any soch and infiot. Orders exseated with the utmost despatch on them the sororest of punishments without and at moderato terms,
leniency. The various Powers which are on
-terms of friendship with China are Great and
Glorions Nations, and they sertainly can observe
neutrality in secordaues with international law.
OLD HIGHLAND WHISKY.
FOR SALE.
1811
FOR BAIGON.
THE Steamship
"HARTER,"
The Undersigned, having been appointed Captain Grandin, will be despatched for the Agents for the wave Company, are prepared to above Port on FRIDAY, the 2nd instint.. ACCEPT-RISES syainst FIRE at Current For Freight or Passage, apply to
Bates..
SIEMSSEN & Ca Agents. Hongkong, 10th November, 1872.
VESSELS. UN TRY BERITA
[12
FOR SWATOW AND AMOY JHE Steamship
THE
"MEEFOO.".
Captain Lunt, will be despatched for the above Ports TO-DAY, the 10th instant, at Noon fusteed of as previously notified
For Froight or Passage, apply to
RUSBELL & Co. Hongkong, 13th Septambar, 1854. [1715
FOR BINGAPORE, PANANG, AND
CALCUTTA..
TRE Steamship
ARRATOON APUAR,”
ACCONE'S SHERRY--Bottled by Sir Captain A. B. Mastavish, will be despatched for
FEEDELIOR PERKINS, LONDON.
MANZANILLA.;'
In case of dozen quarts.
LIGHT DRY.
In case of 1 dozon quarta: LAGER BIER.
In Piute and Quarte
W.G. HUMPHREYS & Co,.
Hauk Buildinga.,
Apply to
11704
Bole Agents for China.
3502
appointed Mesara, OVERBECK
and will use sccrotly swist French ships: New W&Co., Bhaughat Sole Agents
war has commenced between Chala and Frans for the sale of our OLD HIGHLAND
Kilmarnock und Leedon, 16th November, 1883-
the honourable merchants, both Chinese and WHISKY in China and Hongkong, foreiga. Babjcota, of course would not supply Franch vesicle with ammunition, cosi, pro visions, ate, ete.. but we are, in four Jest dia- Lourable Chiness and feroiga asrchants night stealthily communicate nibh and help the Franch, and wo, cannot but taka-precan- fionary-messures beforehand to prevent any such occurrense. The Thiral should communi-
JOHN WALKER & SONS.
For Sale at 38 par Caso of 1 dozen Hottles.
BIRMASEN &C. Hongkong, 18th January, 1884.
Ties
cate with the various Consuls in SlingbaHE Undersigned have been appointed Bols requesting them to isae notifications to Agents for the Sale of their Goods in
forbid strictly (any such attempt to assist Hongkong and Chins by Messi. J. & R. Tax- the French). We think that as there exista RENT, Glasgow, and Mosers. DAVID CORSAR & friendship and good-will between the neatral BONE, Arbroath.
Powers and China, the former will, in accord- anco with justice,sue stringent probibition e
Hongkong. 26th August, 188)
FOR SALE:
the ahova Porta TODAY, the 16th instant,
at THREE P.M., instead of as previously stress tized.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
DAVID BASSOON, SONS & Co.,
Agents, Hongkong, 16th September, 1
[1700
1884. FOR TIENTŠIN VIA SWATOW. THE Steamship
**YEH-SIN,"
Captain Boawall, will be despatched" for, the aluvs. Port TO-DAY, the 18th ostent, at
TULEE F.M.
甘: 设置 P AG N HEIDSIECE & Co.'
E..
MONOPOLE
CARLOWITZ & Co.
[1240.
Hongkong, Jet July, 1881.
AND B TENNENT ALES and
PORTER. DAVID CORSAR & SONS
AENHOLD, KARBERG & Co. Hongkong, January, 1867,
[20
Merchant Navy` Navy Boiled Long Flax Crown ARNHOLD, KARBERG & Co. "Hongkong, 11th May, 1867.
CANVAS.
+
For Freight or Fago, angly to
"FÜSSELL & Co. Hongkong, 15th September, 1884, [1730
UNION LINE,
FOR NEW YORK, VIL SUEZ CANAL. THE Steamship
TH
PRINCÍPIA,” init (Captain Korrnish, will be despatolod for the Jabove Port TO-DAY, the 10th instant, at
FOUE P.M.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
“LUSBELL & Co. Hongkong, 15th September, 1884.
(1729
BOEY SHING,
Bonham Strand. Hongkong, 13th September, 1384.
£1719
FOR SYDNEY, AND MELBOURNE, VIA SINGAPORE. (Calling at ForT DARWIN and QURENELAND PORTS, and taking through Cargo to New ZEALAND, New Caledonia, Tasmanış,
AND FIJI)
PROPOSED TIME TABLE.
—NOKTA WARDĄ SKKVIE Laving Fremantle calling at Geraldton, Sharks Bay, Cossack, Booback Bay, sad Batavis, 19th Pad 13th 18th 28th 11th- 2nd March May June July Aug. Oct. Dis. Arriving at Singapore,
4th
19th 29th 4th 14th 28th 19th --April-May · June-Aug, Sep, Out. Doc. SOOTEWARD SERVICE, Leaving Singapore, calling at Batavia, Roebuck Bay, Consock, Sharga Bay and Geraldtan, 12th 24th 1st 10th 30th 5th 21st April May July Aug Sep Nov. Dec.
Arriving at Fremantle,
HOUSE AND ESTATE AGENTS,
RANTS COLLECTED. BROWN, TONES & CO.. UNDERTAKERS,
MOURNINO" STATIONERY, 20, Monumente Exnored.
6, QUEEN'S ROAD EAST.
AGENCIES ORIGINALLY ESTABLISHI ED IN CHINÀ IN 1847.
UTLER. PALMER
WINE SHIPPERS. call attention to some of the Specialities they now donsien to Chins, vis. —
& Co.,
Their Old **** COGNAC: quality never varia any more than does their *** COONAO quantity.
Their own Blend of SCOTCH WHISKY, Highland Malt.
Their Genuine PORT for Invalid's use. Their SHERRY, which maintains a good romate.
Their CLARETS, as produced in the vine-
30th 11th 16th 25th Sta Seth 8th April June July Aug. Ont. Nov Janyards. The "NATAL has a remarkably ina Saloon, and also excellent accommodatim for Majesty the Quwa.
THE Eastern and Australian Stoamship Second and Third Class Passengers.
Company's Chartered Steamer
"LAJU,"
Captain Mann, will be despatched asebnem on se
about TUESDAY, the 23rd September.
Parcels (all of which must "ba- sent to, our Office) will be possivod until Fova r.u. of the day previous.
Contents and Value of psskages must be Reclared.
THE Steamship
For Freight or Passage, apply to
GIBE, LIVINGSTON & Cò,
“Agenta.” Hongkong, 6th September, 1884. (1678
FOR LONDON, YI SUEZ CANAL.
GLENOGLE”. Captain Hogg, will be despatched me shore on or about the 27th instant.
The ROYAL CHAMPAGNE, caed hy Har
Thess among other items are always to be had For Freight and Passage to the above and at the Godowns of our Friends other Australisa Ports, apply to
JARDINE MATEssor & Co.. Hongkong and MCALISTER & Co., Shanghai
Agents.
1440 Singapore, 5th February 1884.
SUMMER TIME TABLE.
KOWLOON FERRY.
THE COMMODIous, Steaz Launch
*MORNING STAR Rana Daily as a Farry Bont between PEDDAR'S WRARY And Te-To-Tour, at the following
SUNDAYS.. LOSTON Носков
7.00 4.3
hen
WEEK DAYS LORTRE
-4.12,50 FIX. -- 19:00 YUI
STEMBER & Co., Hongằng and Shanghsi. LANE, CRAWFORD & Co., Hongkong. We maintain quality pad oar prices are consistent therewith end at the same time reasonable.
|2096
TOT RESPONSIBLE FOR DEBTS.
· Nsišker the CAPTAINS, the AGENTS, nor the OWNns, will be RESPONSIBLE for any DEBT contracted by the Officers or the Crasn of the following Vessels during their stay in Hongkong Karbour-
A. APCAR, Brit, str., A. B. Maslavish.-D. Bas
MOON, Buns & Co.
ADELE, Ger. bark, H. Schumacker.--Melchers
& Co.. 12.00 NOON.C. F. BARGENT Am, ship, T. Hatharton-
1.00 P.M.
9.00
Kowloon
6.00 A.M 8.00
17
Leaver Leaves, Kangkong Kowloon
7.00 .. 6.00 A.M. 8.30 p
7.89
8.00
8.10.
9.00
9.09
10.35
For Freight or Passage, apply to
9.40.
10.15
11.00
JARDINE, MATHESON & Co.. Hongkong, 9th September, 1834.
10.45**
[1898
1.00
1.80
8,00 W
2.00...
2.90
2.15
3.00
8.15
·-8.30-
3/3 L. II. American Ship
FOR NEW YORK.
3:20
£.00
4.001
450
4.15
400
5.00
"
GREAT ADMIRAL," Howell, Master, will load here for the above Port, and will have quick despatch..
0.00
8.30
For Freight, apply to
7.15.
Borneo & Co,
.:
DARTMOUTH, Brit. Lark, Flinton-Wieler & Co. BILDENMORE, Brit. ship W. L. Flott-Mel-
ebera & Co ELLEY, Brit. bark, W. Anthony-Chinese. FOEEST KING, Brit, ship, Lookcard-Rowell & --Co.
GRANDEN, Am. ship, T. II. Evans-Holliday,
Wise & Co.
HATTIE.E. TAPLEY, Brit, back, G. J. Finlayson,
---Captain..
The above time table will be STRICTLY and [1672
PUNOTUALLY adhered to.
RUSSELL & Co Hongkong, 8th September, 1884.
FOR SAN FRANCISCO. THE 3/3 L. I. I. British Ship
→FOREST KING,”
ONET.
1528 JOHANNA, Ger bark, F. H. Bazuan Carlowita
on
TO BE LENT ON- MORTGAGE, Lockhart, Blastor, will food here for the above from $2,000 to $30,000.
Property in Hongkong, sams varying Fort, and will have quick despatch.
For Particulars, apply by letter to For Freight, apply to
· BUSSELL & Co. Hongkong, 9th Angra, 1634.
"NEMO," Ofoe of this Pazar. Hongkong, let August, 1884.
1429.
L. J. MORBE, And ship. S. Toazio-Ordar. |OBERON; Brit. ship, 8. Parrel-Russell & Co.
FELING, Brit, str., Hegerram.—Siemsson & Co. Suez, Brit. atr, W. M. Dodd-Bussell & Co. BTOEN KING, Ant sh., Carter---Order. TA LEE, Gor. back, Stolzo.-Siomapen & Co. TINOVE, Am. ship, J. Johnson. Captain. VORTIGEN, British steamer, J. Brown.
Arghold Karberg & Co.