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THE CHRONICLE AND DIRECTOM has boon, thoroughly revised and brought up to date, and is again much increased in bulk.
It contains DESCRIPTIVE and STATISTIC ACCOUNTS of, and DIRECTORIES for HONGKONG
JAPAN--
Da. Ladies' Directory Nagasaki.
Do, Poak Directory
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THE DAILY FRÍSS, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY Zins, 1687.
warrant
ING, 1887.
FineT DAY, Erd February, 1887. The annual Races will commance to-day in beautiful weather and with every prospect of an enjoyable moeting. The following is the pro- gramme for to-day- The WONG-TEL-OBONG STATES, for China ponies: weight for ineben; antranos, 85, with $100 added. Half-a-mile.
Es; for Chins ponies; enfriase, 35, weight The ASHLEY CUF, presented by S. B. Shellim,
for inahes. One mile.
committed to gaol for that term.
JUVENILE OFFENDER, Chan Aya, a boy of 15 yasta, was convicted of having pisked the pocket of a most named Trun Afat of a silver watch, value $6, in the crowd around the lant fire near the Koshing Theatr and he was sent to the West Point Reformatory for two years,
-THEFT 07:0ZL.
Be.Shui, soolie, was charged with stealing s jar of oil on board, the steamer Honam on the 14th inst.
The prisoner was caught leaving the vases! watob mann on board. Thors had been a good deal of with a jar of oil by Antonio Quintal, oil stolen from this vessel, and the primer had
Sentenced to a'r montlas' baru labour. boon warned before.
ated from the West." In these patty feal- A curious instance of the Chiasse way of doing sam to be placed to the reserve fund unlese | HONGKONG JOCKEY CLUB MEntour for six months, and in default they were
things (says the Daily News) bas just occurred the profits have been such as to ousien lien a constant source of danger, to in Shanghat. One of the best known allemen the appropriation. I think we might also we are giving the foreign trader as well as to the coun-has been required by the Tao-fisi bo and the bear in mind that while trips concerned. Self-interest, therefore, as bodies of the seronty to eighty Chinese who were to ourselves the power of raising the reserve drowned last month by the collision between the fund we are reserving to our successors the po well as regard for China and Japan, must Nepout and the transport Wan-nien-oking. If wer of voting or rejecting any rum rocosadod inspire the thoughtful European with the requisition of the Tso-t'ai is obeyed, the silk-to be carried forward if in the opinion of the sincere wish that peace may continue and man will have to charter a steamer, proceed to shareholders it might bo pat to some different or the scope of the disaster and Rod the bodies either better purpose. Thore is no question the great harmony be established in the diplomatie in the sunken abip or in the Yangtaes and bring guccoss of the longkong Fire Intranes Co. relations of the two countries,
them to Bhanghai for burial, or pay a good round largely due to the admirable manner in which suz The recipient of the picus ordure of the the General Managers and the gentlemen whom Tao-tsihasnet decided what to do, haringanatura! you have elected from time to time as the Con- The British gunboat Erpoir, Lieut.-Com-disiaeliantioncither toge in search of the remains nibing Committes Lave attended to its interests. mandar Adama, arrived here from Canton yos of his drowned countrymen or to square" mat-boy have now asked for the means by which terday,
tors in the city. Why this partibular silkman they will be able to put this Soolaty on a batter har been selected for this sqnsore-which the and firmer position and render it later able to demand really is best known to the Toot'ai compete with its rivals in the colony, and we or thoso about him, as the man is not now wealthy may take the management of the past as an and bas done nothing to bring him under the earnest of what it will be in the future. One of notios of the mandarias. A might be expected, the best means you can have to secure the future the matter has caused considerable axejtement of a Firo Izsaranes Clo. Is to gradually and con among the Chinese, especially those belonging tinnusly increase the reserve fund. With these to his trade. The proceeding of the Tao-tsi is remarks I beg to second the resolution. said to do in conformity with Chiness law or custom, and many requisitions of sarvions or money must hero bocom's known to our readers from time to time. But there is a grimness in requiring an old man to re and ish up bodies that have been five weaks ander the so, that make this instance almost bumorous,
Our Singapore contemporary saya:-"During the last rates at Penang and Deli, our well known jockey Dallan har ridden no Ioes than thirton winning mounts."
Yesterday morning Capi. H. G. Thomott was the sitting magistrato at the Police Court, soting in the plass of Mr. Machean, who ie pre vented from performing his duties by illness.
The Straits Time says that the steamer Bain h hag heen transferred to the Siamese of having been sold for $8,003 to a Siamese subjcet, who will run her between Ponsag and Quadsh.
Yesterday was the anniversary of the birthday of George Washington, a memorable day to all patriotic Americans As customary, the Ame- rican vessels in port dressed ship in honour of the occasion.
A fire broke out in Seward Road beyond Yaen Foong Road, Shanghai, at 11 pm on the 17th February. Tire houses were either wholly or
THE HONGKONG FIRE INSURANCE
COMPANY, LIMITED.
The resolution was then put to the meeting sad carried with four discutients.
The CHAIRMAN thanked these prosent for their attendance, and the meeting terminated.
CHINA FIRE INSURANCE COMPANŤ,
LIMITED.
The Honorera DERRY, Spatskas of $20 esch, half forfeit if declared on or before day of closing entries, with 3100 added for lat pony, and $50 for 2nd; for all China ponies bond Ads Grifas at data of antry (Saturday, 22nd January, 1887); Arst pony, 70 per cent second, 20 per cent, third, 10 per costs weight 10st. 10lbs One-mile-and-a-half. (Nomina tions close to the Clerk of the Coarse, at the Club on Saturday, the 18th December, 18883. The LUSITANO CUP, pruented by the Members of the Club Lusitanu; for Chias pentes; weight for inches; previous winners af this meeting, 101ba extra: sabeoription Grilling of this we BON, 1888-7, allowed 7lbs; satranco, 810; so sond pony to receive half the entrance money. One-mile-and-a-quarter.
MACAO,
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[FROM OUR CORRESPONDENT]
21st February.
Referring to what I wrote last wook in onn neation with the new enterprise which His Ex- collaney the Governor and the Borveyor.Gomeral had had in consideration, their views and plaa were published in the G wornment Gazette of the 18th instant, in the shape of a report by the Committee appointed to study thacadition of tha
The VALLEY STAKES, Spatakes of $5 each,
with $100 added; for subscription Grips of port and to auggest the most feasible means by this season. 1886-7 only; weight for inches.which the improvement of the harbour could B effestand. The report is rather exhaustivo Three-quarters-of-a-mile. The Foocrow Cup, vaine $200, presented by and 1 do not feel myself in a position to make u the Forehow Commuvity; for Chine pozics; translation of it. But I can warmly recommend weight for inches: entrance, 35. Two miles.those who have capital to invest to lose ao time
never won & race previons to this meeting profitably by accepting the invitation, raade by weight for inobes: winners at this posting Governor Costa to come forward and to temp the 7lbs axtra; entrance, $5. One mile.
All letters for publication should be written on ons Advertisements and Subscriptions which are not Fartially destroyed before the famas were got morning. There were present Hon. J. Bell Factors), E. Guorg, A. F. Smith, A. M.Goa The CANTON CUP, for China panies that Love in taking this opportunity templay their mone?
side of the paper only.
sndered for a Cxed period will be continued until |svun termándeȧ.
Orders for extra copies of the Daily Praer should be sent before 11 am on the day of publication, Afta that hour berapply in limited.
The Daily Press.
under control.
According to the din-po, the Governor of Kweichow has memorialized the Tharong for open ing the mines of that province with foreign wo chinery, and has appointed Pan Total, to form La mining company, and set as manager.
The STREur CFP. presented by the Hon. .uudestaking. His Excellency lorites the on
D. Sassoon; for all China ponies; weight for inohos; previous winners at this meeting. 7iba.
Onn-mile-and-three extra; entranos, $5. quarters.
The COMPRADORES CUP, for all abription Grifics of this season, 1886-7, only; weight for inches; winner of Valley Stakes, 5iba ex- tes; antrance, 55; second pony to resolve half the notrance money. One mile.
unity to for a Company for the purpose of reo aiming a portion of the foreshore of the inter harbour, build houses on the site and construct
The eighteenth ordinary anal mootior of the Chius Fire Insurance Co., Limited was The eighteenth crinary anuual meeting of hold at the Company's office yesterday after. There were prezanton. P. Ryrie the Hongkong Fire Insurance Co., Limited, usan. was held at the offos of the General Managers Chairman), Messrs. W. H. F. Darby. H. Hop Messrs. Jardins, Matheson & Co., yesterday pins, t. Grote, E. H. Y. Huntington (Di- Irving (Chairman), Hon. A. F. MaoEwen, Honachie, W. Farlane, A. 8. Cohen, J. B. Elias, C. P. Chater. Meyare. C. D. Bottomley, H. W. J. H. Cox, B. Lyall, G. M. Bain, E. George, Davis (Consulting Committee, J. Macgregor, G. Sharp, J. C. da Cunha, M. A. Carvalho, Dr. Adama, D. Medulloch, J. Walter, A. M. R Pasira, C. &. Dario, E. Decca, Benjamin, A. E. Vanaher, D. Nowrojee, P. Jor G. C. Cox, and J. B. Coughtrie (Secretary.). dan, 8. J. Danby. H. N. Mody, J. Pestonjoe, The CHAIRMAN read the netics convening W. Parlane, H. Wicking. W. . Hughes, N. J. the meeting. Ezra, F. T. P. Faster, E. L. Woolin, J. R. An The CHAIRMAN gaid-fontienen, I rien to We have to acknowledge receipt of the Custon, Dr. Manson, R. George, J. A. de Carvalho, propose the adoption of the report and accounts tome Gaulle (published by order of the Trispso. J. C. da Canba, He Tang, K. A. Chinoy, D. B. of the Board for the past year. I think you will
all ship yards for Chinese jauke and bosts-- large demand for which has always oxisted,— tor-General of Chinese Imperial Maritime Cas Tots, 8. Rustomjse, B. Byranja, W. Buchanan, sil adroit the scounts are satisfactory. Wo have escaped say serious loss Lotwithstanding
and a breakwater for their rings in bad weather toms) for the fourth quarter of 1880. The pre-M. H. Mehta, and E. E. Dear (Secretary).
'I'hav The SECRETARY, read the notios conveaing the number of fires we have had here.
and for the purpose of loaning their bottoms. The sert namber also contains an appendis giving
have been unusually numertua, as you know");
houses will never remain vacant, for the popula HONGORO, FORVART 23HD, 1927.
the meeting. the statistics of the trade of the Korean ports.
The CHAIRMAN said-I propose as usual,there have been about sir fires in a fortnight
tion in this part of the Colony is overflowing. The Shanghai Hu-peo says that on account of gentlemen, with your permission, to take the re-and they have gone on and gone on, but they have
The Surveyor-Gonoral estimates the amount re-
British.
Frons.
The Nagasaki dispute between China and the extreme cold and heavy snow storms this port as road. The information given therein bens ecmbatted, and luckily they have not re-
quired for the completion of this enterprise at United States
Gorman.
Japan bas at laat heen settled. The factawinter, the foreign merebsate at Hsakow took and the continued satisfactory working of the sulted in any serious loss to the Company. The
$300,000, and the prolable earnings are pat dowɑ pity on the poor and destitute natives, and con- Company render it unnecessary for me to make accounts, as you ase, show a very good re Japancao.
Chinese Nortbar, of the affair are briefly an follow. On the tritated about $200 for their relief. The mener more than a few remarks. The comparative salt, sad the only portion of them I wish to
at $45,000 per annum, whiob will be 15 per cent. SHIPPING-Officers of the Coasting Steamersəl
P.&.O. B. N. Co. Thina & Manila 9. 9. night of the 13th August, 1886, Svo Chinese was entrusted to some missionaries, whe made immanity from accident which has attended call your attention to specially is that re-
on the capital. The income has been reckonod the risks pertaining to 1885 Las made the ferring to the advance in Shanghai on the Massag. Maritimes. Sieussen & Co.
by the Harbour Mastor, who based it on the stil man-of-war's men became intoxicated in a wise distribution among the grateful natives. Japan M. S. S.Co. HC. & M.S.B. Co.
We have received from the Agent a copy of prout for that your, which is now finally closed, Mai Chan Li property, formerly held on mort- the largest we have had sinne the Couspaur gage, but now foreclosed. It is nearly now and was
fee of 2 cents por picul on junks, As, requiring to Indo-China 8. N. Co. Scottish Oriental 5.8.taurant in Igori-zi-cho, Nagasaki, aud
the East Indis and China Service time table for started. After having transferred $42,820.31 complete last year by the Company. It stands. G. WIBE, AS ADMINISTATOE Ho enter the refuge for shelter, bottom cleaning, Douglas 9. 3. Co.
then began to behave in a violent manner, 1887 of the Austro-Hungarian Lloyd's S. N. Co to the rezerve fand, we are enabled to declare sa an asset at its emet cost in the books, at
or repairs, and on the lease of the ground to Chian Mor. 8. N. Co. Steamers.
whereupon the Police were called, and after Tho foot nolos, owing to some errors that dividend of $274 per share, and pay a bonus which it yields rather more than 9 per cent. as nut to contributing shareholdere The The Company's surveyor at Shanghai, Mr. T,
Mr. Webber (from the office of Mr. Eweas) traders at one, cent par foot. If the extensive struggle they arrested the offenders and should have been detected by the printers, are. rather obscure. "Correspondenes" should sure-
site to be securel by reclamation were sold at $1 This was a suit for ojootmont broarnt as a at oradit of $328,567,46, and the only losses that the property on the 9th instant at Tls. 32,000, Doveyed them to the Police Station. Shortly be "connecting", and "velocity" should have working account for 1856 shows & balanea W. Kingsmill, considered the saleable value of for the plaintiT, Mr. Caldwell for the defence
per foot the amount so realized would exceed the ly afterwards about two hundred of the pri- been represented by "speed."
we know of which do not appear in the accounts but estimates it to be worth more in the near fu- test case in regard to a considerable amount of capital invested. In row of saok good prospecta arranged under one Alphabet in the stricktonera' comrades repaired to the station with The Shanghai Courier says that an Imperial amount to $1,053. After deducting thet an, tare. Tle. 32,000 talcon at the pressat rate of henso property, against the defendant. s ordar, the initials as well as the suram the avowed object of reasoing the prisoner, Decree was issued on the 20th ult, instructing and any further lussos attaching to paliaies is exchange wanne more than our advance, so that occupier of a shep and house at Aplishan. The I am confident the capitalists of this Cokay will being alphabetical
the Teung-li Tamen to communicate to the sued in 1833, the balance will be available for ap- the property may be considered secure. The loss landlord of the house, Mok Cheng, came in to but finding the place cloned and strongly Boards (at Pesing) to select and promote those propriation at the next annual meeting. There since the accounts were made up is 32,075 on ao-defend the suit, to contest the claim for eject Company, sad I am sure that under the able guarded, they withdrew. Two days later some efficials who are reread in foreign affairs for is nothing farther that calls for comment, but snoot of the numerous small fires in Hongkongmont by proving his ons title to the proporty administration of Sr. Costs the resuits cannot fail three hundrað Chineza gesmên wêre landed, service abroad. A report containing the me if su? one has any greations to ask I shall be and 37,300 cu account of a fire in Manila. The real plaintif in the case was Loung Hop to be good beth for the inreators and for the
I beg to propose that the report and accounts Li, the alleged wife of Laung Kwong Chi She of the aaleated-officials is to be submitted to the pleased to answer them. Throna within three months.
be passed as presented.
Mr. GEORGE seconded. Carried unanimously,
Miscellaneous Comat
The LIST OF RESIDENTS now conta THIRTEEN THOUSAND AND FIVE HUNDED
the names of
FOREIGNTES
The MARS and PLANS have boon modr re-engraved in a saperior style and brought to date. They now consist of FLAGE OF MERCANTILE HOUSES IN CHIL CODS CF SIGNALS IN THE AT VICTORIA PRIL MAP OF THE FAL FAST.
MAP OF THE ISLAND OF HONGKONG. PLAY OF HE CITY OF VICTORIA. PLAN OF MOUNTAIN DATRIOT, VICTORIA, PLAN OF FOREIGE CONCESSIONS, SHANGHAI, PLAN OF YOKOHAMA,
PLAN OF MANIKA.
PLAN OF SAIGON.
PLAN OF TOWN ANY ENVIRONS OF SINGAPOL PLAN OF GEorez Town, PENANG.
Among the other contents of the book are An Anglo-Chinese Calendar. Mean of Baro
tee and Thermometer, Bainfall. dc.
a
|the
a
No questions being asked the CHAIRMAN moved that the report and accounts as presented be adopted by the meating.
Mr. BOTTOMLEY seconded, and the motion was carried ananimously.
On the motion of Mr. Ggong, esconded by
Mr. VAUER, the Hon. P. Eyrie and Mr. W.
Misa Tilly Baroney, of Ealinger's Opere Bouffe Company, took her benefit last night, whea "Les Cloches de reposted. There was a moderate borse, and Cornerillo" was
On the motion of Dr. Apins, seconded by the audienes was an enthusiastic one. On this Mr. VERNON, Mezers. Bottomley, MacEwen, Sas-elected. occasion Miss Saroney and Miss Lan Salinger soon. and Davis were re-elected mombers of the changed parts, the former appearing as Consulting Committee, and Mr. Chator's election Germaine and the latter as Berpolette. Mine was senfirmed. Barnes was loudly puceret for her song recount
On the motion of Mr. KERPOST HUGHES,
SUPREME COURT.
Mud Feloruary,
IN SUMMARY JURISDICTION. BEFOLD MR. JUSTICE RUM KJ, L.'
OF THE ESTATE OF LENG KWONG CHI ATUSG.
roon come forward and form the recommended
said the deceased was a rope dealer, and the livad Colony.
with him at Nam Tan. És also had a concubine By the Harbour Master's roport I find that on
at Aplicbau, and a boy whom he patchased as a the Inst China Now Your day there were în vir su for his concubine. Bome time ago he met
On the motion of Mr. SMITH, seconded by the /4plichan. The wife now claimed this house as shows the number of stoninors and sailing res CHAIRMAN, E. J. H. Cox and Mr. R. Lyall alleged that Leung Kwong Chi was a mythical 1990 to 1985- I
and it is stated they commenced retaliation on the Japanese Police by assaulting ■ con- stable on his best. On the other side it was contended the Japanese were the aggressor
his death through a fall from a peakloft in the harbour 2.188 jaake agperating a carrying H. T. Darby, the retiring directors, were ro-house at prosont occupied by the defendant at capacity of 827,975 picals. The appended table” Whatever the origin, a melée took place and
her decessed husband's property. The defence sole and junks whink enterad this barbour from Japanese policeman was cut down. In fight that. followed four Chinese
were ra-elected auditors,
person altogether, and that the plaintif was The CHAIRMAN thanked thom prestat for over the wife of hoh a person. The property were killed and thirty-one wounded, while
in question, conelsting of Marine Lot No. 7, and the Japanese lost two killed and about ing the legend of the bells, and Miss Salinger conded by Mr. WALTER, MESTA. A. Veitch and their attendance and said the dividend and bosas
which in a few humorons remuzke be explained Loung Kwong Chi for a reps work, de; hat at that." Tha remainder of the cast was the Company. twenty wounded. Some of the wounded died also had to repeat Just look at this, and Inak. S. Coron were appointed Auditors of the warrants woold not be paid so promptly as usual. Inland Lot No. 19, was bought in the name of The CHAIRMAN stated that the divilead war-was on account of the Reve holidays. The war that name represented four persons who were subsequently. A longthy investigation same as on the previous occasion.
rents would be posted on Saturday and the share acting conjointly, and the name was made up of racts would be issued on the 28th instant
holders would get them on Monday. If any EXTRAORDINARY MEETING.
gentleman had anything to propose for the beas-
views. it of the Company, they would be glad to bear
Mr. Genson proposed a vole of tasuks to the directors, which was carried by acela nation.
The CHAIEMAN acknowledged the compliment.
A fall Chronology of remarkable events ais 6 afterwards beld by Chinese and
tha advent of foreigners to China and Jagu. A description of Chinese Festivals, Fasts,
with the days on which they fult. Comparative Tables of Money, Weights, Naw Scale of Hongkong Stamp Dulins. The Hongkong Postal Gaide for 1887. Arrivals and Departures of Mails and. Pal
Japanese Commissioners assisted by Engliab barristers, but without apparently coming to any definite conclusion, and the matter than became the imbject of oi golía: iun between the Chinese Minister at Tokyo and the Japanese Post at and from London and Hongkong. Government, by whom a settlement has Sosles of Commissions and Charges adopted by boop arrived at. Although to foreigners the Chambers of Commerce of Hongkara brawl between seamen and the police Sharghal Amoy and Newchwang. Hongkong Clair, Jinricksha, and Boat Hire seems but a small subject for diplomatic action, it afforded in the case of the two The APPENDIX consists of
great powere of the Far East the alements
FOUR HUNDEND PAGES
The Contents of the Appendix are too nun. ons to recapitulate in an Advertisement, but include--
TREATIES WITH CHINA-
Great Britain, Nanking, 1842 Tientsin, 1858
Chofoilb Additional Artis and all others not abrogated.
France, Tientsin, 1858
Convention, 1860 Tiantain, 1885
Treaty of Commerce, 1888.
United Blates, Tieusin, 1858
Additional, 1869
Peking, 1980
German. Tientsin, 1861
Peking, 1880
Raskin, Japan, Spain, Brazil, and Paru.
TERATIKS WITH JAPAN-
Great Britain
Netherlands Cores
United Sustos TREATIES WITH Cozza TREATIES WITH SIAM TREATIES WITH ANNAM TEEATLES WITH CAMBODIA CUSTOMS TARIFFS
Chinese
€ €
Corean
in China and Japan
Fables of Consular Fes
Geds of Civil Procedure, Hongkong
Table of Hongkong Court Feas
Admiralty Rules
Forsign Jurisdiction Act
Regulations for the Consular Courts of Urbed
States in China
Boles of Court of Consuls at Shanghai
Chinese Passenger Åst
would seem to be a mistake to speak of the payment to be made by Japan to Obina as
That the articles of association be altered in manner
following
Yesterday morning Admiral Riounier, Intely in command of the French Squadron in these waters, left bare for Marseilles by the M. M. Leli for the purpose of passing the following An extraordinary meeting was subsequently When he embarked a salute} stoomer Oolanien. was fired by the frigate Trenne, and ana-by the resolution: Victor Banal. Upon Rear Admiral Layrle assoming command te was saluted by the Victor Branch, to which the Tureans replied. In the afternoon Admiral Layrle landed officially and was received by a guard of honour from the Northamptonshire Regiment with the Band, The following araule shall be substituted for salute being fired from the shore battery, and proceeded to Government House to call on His Excellency the Acting Governor.
The Peak tramway is exported to be open for
- -
articla No. 111, rely-111-The reserve fond 6.The Illusing article shall be notaitated for sas oorwint of a wam of 2st less than $1,000,000 nor more than $1,509,000,
artin No. 12, namely:-12-The reserve fund having now be sched the sum of $1,000,000 the Gene- ral Mangere and, the Corsaiting Commiten may appropriate from time to time so much of the profite as they may dean dosirable to the reserve fund nn- til the said fond shalt amount to the sum of $1,500,000 prutided always that such annual appropriation shall not exosed 1 per cent, of the said profits.
his
HONGKONG ICE COMPANY, LIMITED.
TEAN.
1881
1940.
1832 1338 1584...... 1985
STEAMERS AND SAILING VESSELU.
JUNER. 3,664
960
3,745
5,445
4.M
a combination of parts of their name. Tre were the above figcres are exclusive of the virar aurzemed Loung, and Kwong and Chi were parts of the sames of the other two. The woman, steamers and mon-of-war. therefore, baï no elsim to the place, nor had any. Another company, or syndicata, in, I hesr son of the name of her alleged defunct husband. about to be formed to undertake the Governmmat The case was heard on the 14th inst, judg-contract for the canlamation of the Praia Grysle ment being reserved.
His Lordship now delivered a somewhat foreshore and for the construction of A straight lengthy written judgment, as be obaortod that Prays from the Battery at the foot of the San the case was one of a peculiar character, and Francisco Fort to the Bom Parlo Fort might be of importance to the land commissions. On the whole I must congratulate our Go- The whole thing was utterly wired up, auy
one who took the trouble to follow what he had verder and the Members of his Conguit for their The sixth ordinary acnual meeting of the written would ane that the whole affair was in energy on behalf of the wolfare of Marad.
an atter muddla, and how difioult it must be A large majority of car community have given hareholders of the Hongkong Ine Company was held at the office of the General Managers, for any solicitor to make out any ease of title to themselves up entirely to the annual serni val Messrs. Jardine, Matheson & Co., Josterday the property in question. His Lordship bad had
The SECRETARY read the notios convaning the mosting.
many matters which the Land Commission would have to investigate. Mr. Webbar had im- mense difficulties lying in his way with the case, and had the matter stopped with the plaintiff's own case his Lordship would have non-saited the
AFFAIRS IN TONQUIN,
Hanoi, 11th February.
The operations of the Delimitation Commis. on the norib-esat frontier are at the
The CHAIRMAN id-Gentlemen, the report plaintiff if Mr. Caldwell had applied for it. Tha than $1,000,000 and les also such portion or per and statement of accounts have been in pour defence, however, also called a number of witsion tons (if any) thereef as roay from time to time be applied in increasing the ssid reserve fund ander passassion for some dage, and with your perness, and it seems to his Lordabip that the present moment, probably in consequence of aculala 112 be divisible amongst the shareholdere tolasion we will, as customary, take tzom as read. only case for the plaintiff we made out by the the action of the Viceroy of Kwangtang generally according to the number of sharse held The two old machines were fully employed dur-witnesses for the defendant, as they had shown by each.
ing the summer months and occasionally we some sort of title the plaintiff might have had to the subject of dispassion between the two The SECRETARY read the notios conrening the ware unable to meet the demand for ion. After this property. He had preporod a judgment of parties with reference to a small strip of An- meeting.
careful enquiry into the most recent improve como length because he believed there were many.
an indemvity. Tha.terms are; as far og it ía) Kividend of 4 per cent. was paid to shareholder fand. The importance of a powerful reserve to nominally the capacity for man afacturing 9 tons granted to sama conareta person. Hix Lordship make an attack, the Frenols are certainty is a
POLICE COURT.
22nd February,
BEFORE CAPT. H. G. Trousers, R.N.
LARGENIES.
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troops ander his orders for the success achieved on the 21st January."
After having completely destroyed and mand the three villages which composed the formidable position of Ba-dinh. Colonel Brissand, in "no- cordance with his orters, made a forward move- meut in pursuit of the enemy, who fell back on the upper Song-un and its aflwvuts, the Song-
of olasely printed mattor, to which referens of very serious danger. In each country trafic in about six weeks' ums, should no inter-
onstantly required by residents and tho having commercial or political relations with the thero was a strong feeling of bostility against ruption in the work occur on account of bad Countries embraced with the scope of the ether, s feeling of mutual exasperation weather. Most of the hauling machinery is al-The following szilole shall be substituted for afternoon. Thers were prasant the Hon. J. all the old plans and documents relating to the festival; all sorts of indiorous costumes are to
roady up at the top, and in abont a week the
Artiols No. 115, namely:-115.-The id reserve Ball-Irving (Chairman), J. Macgregor, J. I property before him, and he had takea consider he seen parading the streets during the day. fand shall if practicable be maintained at a mum of Coz. B. B. Polishwalla, Dr. Gomes, A. E. able trouble with the oase because bo believed it and at night bals manques sra indulged in. CHRONICLE and Dizac.of.
Soma carlosity having
nations than $1,000,000 or more than $1,500,000 Vaucher, A. A. Ozorio, J. C. da Cunha, J. B. was cue which would throw light upon a great arising out of the Loochoo dienste and jes-boilers will be taken up
and the whole of the future accruing prodita of the Gomas, A. O'D. Gourdia, M. A. Carvalha, D. lousies with reference to Koren. In this been expressed as to tho means by which thi
company shall, subject to such sunal bonus sa was to be accomplished we may mention that Latate of affaire it seemed as if any accidental they will be drawn me, que at a time, by the aforstaid and less auth portion ar portions (if any) eCulloch, W. Parlans (Mago), and H. C.
oroof (not socoding in any year 30 per cent. of Macleay (Sooratary.) spark might set the tinder on fre. The machinery at the top worked by band power.
the profits of much year) as the General Managers may (as they are hereby empowered to do) apply in fortunate collision at Nagasaki seemed like. The boiler will be placed on a truck, and as it is
ascending its weight will be counterpoised by an- maiamining the reasrve fund at a son of dollar ly at least to add ons more to the burning other car with ballast descending. The line is s questions between the two countries. For single ens, but there is a siding half way up. tunately wise criscils have on this occasion where the ascending and descending cars will
pass each other. prevailed. Is it too much to hope that they
The report and accounts of the Shanghai will be extended to the other quaations in
Cargo Boat Company for presentation at the dispute, if indeed the basis of s goneral set-meeting, held on the 2let February show that the
The CHAIRMAN aid-Gentlemen, the resaments in ice-manufacture, Mr. Bain, who is other properties similarly situated in the on namits territory which the ChinesA wrong- Llament of accounts has not already been net profits for the year amount to Tia 25,127.64, Jutlets which, in pursuance of the notion just thoroughly acquainted with local conditions, lying parta of the colony. People had joined to. y oldim, as is proved most incontestably. In
equal to over 12 por cont. on ospital. A return arrived at? As to the Nagasaki affair, it of 10 par coat. to cratributors to 30th June has read, will be submitted for your approval are recommended that the new masching required by gother and taken lenses andar names which order to avoid anything in the nature of a ser bean paid, and the Dirantors propcas to pay a briety to the effect that power will be given to the Company should bs upon the ammonia were abstractions, or with some assumed title prize the Resident General has ordered suficient The machine has with the Government." instead of having the pate. If the Chinose are imprudent moagh to similar return on contributions to Slat Dscen- Propriate annually a sam not oxceeding 10 par absorption principle, and in this the General such as "The Army and Righteousmass contracts troops to be maintained on the ground in dls-
cent of the not profits to increase the reserve Managers concurred bar, absorbiug Tim. 4,855.84 in all An interim
of toe per day iu praction it is expected that then went into the facts of the case, which are possible to gather from the brief statement absorbing Tis 8,000.00. Out of the available Company of this naturn is suffolently wail un- which has come to hand, that all the suffer balance, Tis. 12,271.80, the Directors propese to derstood, but it may not be considered inappro- this will not be quite realised, but we may I briefly stated above. He was of opinion that the position to moet them and face every eventuality. pya dividend of 5 per eant, making 9 per cent, priate if I make one or two remarks as to some believe, onatidsutly look for 7 to 8 teas. The plaintiff had not made out a title, and he must their forces occupying an oreellent position sup ers by the riot are to receive com- For the year, which will absorb Tie. 10,000.00 of the reasons which guided the General Mana machine for which an estimats had been made be nen-suited accordingly.
Mr. Wobber prasamed his Lordship wonia ported by artillery.
The General in Command has received from pensation, and as many more Chinese than and to carry the Lalues of Tis 2,071.80 to creditors and Consulting Committee in deciding to when we last most was similar to one of the two
His Lordship said it would be ogaiast the the Minister of War. the following telegram Гаралева
|Japanese were killed or wounded, it Reserve Fund, which will then stand at end this ecurse. They have not been now in the works, with a ospacity equal to 4 to not order costs against the Administrator.
nomindful of the sagacions remark of an old and 15 tous per day, and the estimated cost was TL. 9,900.65.
with reference to the taking of Da-dinh-"I esteamet shareholder at the last general mesting $28,000. The machine selected is, you will real plaintif LEGAL
necessarily follows that the balance will
1. Webber said he sed in forma pauperis,equest you to congratulate, in the ass of the Orders in Council for Guverument of H..be against Japan. The Offcial Colle
when proposing a maok appreciated vote of observe, of graster capacity and the cost with The British gunboat Sirift, Commander A. C. thanks, vis, that he was only sorry that que no building will exceed that estimate by somet
is Lordship said ho should corvo the ques Government and mayeolf, Colmel Brisaand aud Subjects in China and Japan, 1865, 7, 1878, 1881, 1884, 1386.
published at Tokyo niskes no mention E. Bromley, arrived at Singapore on the 12th serve food had reached such a stage that it could $10,000, so far as we are able to jorge. The tion of costs.
inst. from Nagasari. The drzite Times any not be cried on. Since then the limit for indi-dry sir machine will now be held at a reserve in Fales of H.B.M. Supreme and other Cats of either indemnity or compensation, but she reports having left Nagusal on the 29th vidual riske has been raised from $100,000 to ease of need, and the manager reports that in n simply states that the trial of the per- January: oncountered a terrific gale and pat $150,000, and it might have been better to have year or twe the dan air machine will require a sons concerned in the brawl is to be cor- back for shelter. On the 30th weighed anchor provided at the same time for an increase in the liberal overtaal. As stated in the report, the and proceeded to Borodino Islands, Thong is reserve, but it can now be done. It will to profits of the your will admit of a dividend of 12 ducted in the regularly cobstituted courte of lands, which have not been visited since 1854, notioad that the amount which may be sat azide por cent.; but to meet the cost of the now ma their respectiva nationalities, according to presented a mort wild and desolate appearance is limited to 10 per cent. of the net profits, and bino all the ready money will be exhausted and the laws of each empire. There can be as showing no sign of hamar habitation. There you will please bear in mind that it is not at all part of the receipts for ice Jaring to ourront was apparantly no suitable landing place, as obligatory that this amount, nor indeed anything year will be required so well. Considering there. doubt, however, that monetary compensation these islands rise perpendicularly from the ses All should be appropriated, and it will be foro the position of the undertaking we should: Lai Lung, servant, was charged with stealing has been agreed to. This part of the ar. which here, within a few yards of the shore, found in practice that this very moderata pro-recommend that a less sum than 12 per cent.a silk coat, value $10.50, trom a shop kept bracha and the Song-on-thai. His objective point was the position of Hasen.no-loi, where the TRADE REGULATIONS
rangement seems perulist, for persons who has a depth of over 1,000 talhos On the 4th vision will affect only to an infinitesimal extent should be divided, but bearing in mind what has man named Chi Ki Sang on the 21st Inst Chinx
The prisoner went into the shop and said he rebels had prepared beforehand the means of February, anchor was dropped off the old and the Immediate advantages which are likely to taken place on a previous occasion we jesre you to engage in a brawl and disturb the peace a picturesque Spanish town of San Domingo, the accrus both to shareholders and contributers of maise a proposition to this effect. Shortly the wanted to purchase a silk pot. He was being serious resistance. The investment of the posi JapanTMTM Customs and Harbour Regulations for thf hardly be held to be entitled to compense. capital of Batau Islands, where civilities were business in supporting the Company. If it were position ThisThe apoounts show that on shown some when he snatched up one and ran off tion commenced on the 2nd February by the ferent parts of China, Philippines, Sian, dotion for their injuries. If it had been shown banged with the inhabitants, the Governor cory I might appeal to the management of 31st December the cash on deposit and nu curront with it. He made his escape, but he was subseaking of the forts of Daam and Makso. The
and leading offcials displaying great kindness the Company in the past za evidence of the coconut, &c, amounted to 247,288.90. Sincequently arrested, and the cost was found a Pilotage Regulations
that one side had been the aggressors and and hospitality.
assiduous care and attention which the interests that date payments on secount of machinery and pawn shop, where he had put it up the spout." (aking of the latter fort east the Franch one officer
Sentenced to three months' hard labour. the other the Junocant riction, compensa.
of shareholders have roofed, and it is buildings have been made amounting to esy
Neriously wounded. X. de Thaizy, lieutenant of Ho Yik, alia, was vauvioted of stealing o Somstime on Monday night or early yester needless to say that this will also be the $20,000.00, leaving $27,388.90 to meet balaser of anes with the principles of natural justice. Kuhn's Japanese art gallery. Mr. Kuhu oca are to maintain our position of premier the shareholders to propose the proper dividend Chan Chin Ho yesterday morning, and be else wounds; an officer fees seriously wounded. M was sentenced to three months' hard indour.. Faune, tenant of the and regiment of Ton. bat in the present case both sides must cupies a chop in Henk Buildings opposite the Company in Chica, that we should it posai to be paid.
Mr. McCULLO-Mr. Chairman, after the Hongkong Hotel. Between this shop and ble do better than simply stand still, and look- Orders may be sent to Daily Press Omos, tire have been found to be in fault as they are userfsuth'a hairdressing saloon sating to the future wo are satisfied that in recom, statement you have made I beg to propose worth of copper from the Hung Ham Dook proof the Srd African battalion, a corporal and a Lan Atai, ecolta, for stealing about 60 cents quïnese trailleurs; one Zonare, thres chasseurs it is published, or to the ring Agach to be placed on trial in the courts of door a passage ruas, into which a side door mending there repolutions we are sating in the that the dividend be at the rate of 83 a share miss, was sent to gaol for a fortnight.
their respective nationalities. It is quite in opes. Above this door is a fan light, and best interests of the Company. A strong reserve certainly thought previously we might it was by this that the thieves made their sn-Je not only in Itaalf a source of Tonue to the have been able to afford a larger sum, bat accordance with Asiatic modes of thought, transe. Ons of the penes of glass had been shareholders, it is as well a guarantee of security after the way you have put the matter before FORMOSA „Messrs. O. Gerard & Co. FoocHow..... Mosers. Hedge & Co.
however, to pay compensation to individuals broken, and the bolt inside unfastened, and the to insurers, and as such a not uniuspertant factor the mesting 1 beg to propose that the report and NINGPO... Mesars. Kelly & Walsh, S'giai.
who bave sustained personal injury and to thief or thieves had then dropped down into the is attracting business. All really first class accounts as presented be adopted and passed, and
that Hall & Rolts Co-operative l
shop. A olsan swoop was made of the ivories, Companies have provided very important SHANGHAI...
dividend of $3 per share be declared SHANGHAI......Maueru. Kelly & Walsh, the relatives of those who have been killed only one or two piases boing overlooked, and Mr. sorves, and in these days of business activity and payable on the 28th instant
Mr. POLISHWALLA seconded. NORTHERN & Hall & Holts Co-operatiu Co. even though they may themselves have con- Kahn estimates his loss it about $2,000. Very competition, it is necessary to be at least abreast
Carried unanimously, Rrrex Ports and Kelly & Walsh, Shanghai,tributed to their misfortunes. Anyhow, the videatly fixed on the ireries as the most con- I log to propose the resolation.
few other things were taken, the thieves having of the times. With these remarks, gentlemba
On the motion of Mr. J. H. Cox, sasonded by NAGASAKI ..... Mosers. The C. & J. Trading Co. HIOGO, OHAKA. Monera. F. Walsh & Co. matter has been fixed up, as our American venient to dispose of. They helped themselves Dr. ADAMS-Mr Chairman, I have very much Mr. GOURDIN, Mr. T. Arnold was re-elected YOEDHAMA....Masas. Kolly &Walsh.
coming would any, and if the parties them to half a box of cigars and took a few coppers pleasure in seconding the resolution you have seditor.
The CHATEMAN thanked these present for „Mours. Disa Puertas & Ci
that had been left in a drawer, but the lookets just proposed. I will confess that when I first Mesars. Schroeder Frères and selven are satisfied foreigners whose interests, and other small articles in the ossos which might saw the notice of this resulation I was some their attendance, and the meeting terminated.
Garden
lie in the Far East certainly have reason to be bave been saally carried sway seem for wore what disappointed. Ibada etrong idea that it was Mr. F. Maintcy.
reason to bave been rejected "It would appear well to leave welladane. The patching of articles HAPHONG......Mr. G. Gavella.
o too. The outbreak of war between China that the thieves must have been occupied some of nasociation, especially such articles as we have A new explosive compound has been invented having been in the box at the time it was stolen. of Tanquin along the Chiness frontier. On the BANGKOK...Mira Ramsay & Co.
and Japan would prove a serious blow to ime in the work, as the ivories wars arbore, hea to be doas carefully; but on taking by a French obemist which is stated to possess Becides these, however, they found qnita a Sth January a recrzanitaring party commanded SINGAPORE ...Messrs. Sayla & Co.
rade. In some ports business wight be ranged it different parts of the store sad would this watter into consideration and maturing my powers of destruction in an almost incredible formidable armoury of miscellaneous serons by Commandant Servières pushed forward to PENANG Mosors. Maynard & Co. altogether, put a stop to by blockade, require locking for and gathering together, thorrhis on the subject I was compelled to ap excess over any other explosive agast hitherto in the place. There was pair of plated six Maxat, which the pirates evacuated, according to COLOMBO..... Messrs. A. M. & J. Ferg
Probably, however, the rubbery was committed prove the resolution. Ar tus Chairman he manufactured." The new explosive has been chambered resolvers of modern make, a double CALCUTTA......Messrs. Newinan & Co.
difficulties, with other powers might arise by persons who had made & careful exatalnation told you, at a meeting some time ago I de-named malenite," and in its tough and appears barrelled horse pistol, loaded to the mussle, their onstom, just before the arrival of the columa SVENEY... Mesura Gordon & Gotch.
out of the affair, and in any case the of the place beforehand and knew not only her toplored the fact that we were unable to carry ance resembles yellow olay. Pienste of potassium double barrelled shot gun of somewhat Moxatiaan important town completely Chinesein Mr.BOURNE..Messrs. Norton, Harreres Co. attention of both Chinese And Japanese get in and out but where to look for what they the reserve fund to over a million, which for and dynamite upon their advent seemed to have tient appearance, an old rifle, some Inives and appearance. It is ten honest march from Cas-hang
wanted They made their exit by a more con- Fire Insurance Company is very moderate, reached the limits of saddon destruction by firs; swords, and a lot of cartridges, gan-powder, LONDON.........Mr. F. Alger, Clement's Ias. would be diverted from those improvements verdient means than the farlight, opening a small There is no great alarm raised in the minds of but neither, it is asid, can be compared to the persuasion onys, do. The second defendant was and only four hours march from the frontier. some of the stolen Eighty men of the African battalion were faft in LONDON........ Mess Street & Co.,30 Combillow in progress and from which so much is door and window in a roum behind the shop. shareholders by the action thus taken. There in effect of melanite when employed for similar actually found in possession LONDON...... Mersin, Batan, Hendy & Ch
Three Chinese living in the back premios ar notaing obligatory in the matter. The resolution purposes; while gun cotton, nitro-glycerine, and property and he was recognised as a man who this town. About the 19th January a few in LONDON... Mr. W. M. Wills, 161, Caann St. hoped. The Marquis Tamso, inhis recent azt been arrested on auspicion of being concerned in enig states that the directors may do so and sonaatit also the invention of Frenchmen had entied at the house a day before the robbery unificant hands were seen near Mozat and
the robbery. Mr. Hunerlaath was twise dis-end I don't think it is binding. As an old most likewise yield the palm of annihilation to and been refuged admission. Bar Fear'co.Mr. L. P. Fisher, 21, Merdants' clo in the Asiatic Quarterly speaks of "betarbed daring the night by his dog barking, but shareholder I may say I have every confidence the new explosive. Meleuite has bean dəfzitely The second prisoner was senfareed to. sir/ Tralanh, and at the same time the Chinese Taro petty jealousien which divide the Eart from passing in by the Nin-uby gate. On the the East by eras more than the Bass is sopar- 'anything."
so find suretice of $25 each for their good be 2nd February Morat was attacked by a knað of
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Curtoine Balzaro, China
Charter of the Colony
New Rules of Legislative Counsil
Port Regulations
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SWATOW „Moana. Quelch & Co.
AMOT...... Messrs. C. Gerard & Co.
MANILA SAIGON
HANOI
BRISBANE...... Mosers. Gordon & Golch.
Exalangs Ww York ....Mr. A. Wind, 21, Park Bet.
Rally Press Offox, January 1987.
tion to the latter would have been in accord-day morning a burglary as effected at Mr. policy of the future. It is imperative, if extension and dividend. I therefore, leave it to look, value $3, from a base compiod by one the Marine Infantry, who has glace died of his
Imittee will not on any occasion sak for a usage, and especially for sharging shalla
BRON MR. H: E. WOLLHOUSE.
A DANGEROUSLY ARMED GANG,
private of the Marine Infantry, and a Ton- quiness tirailleur. Many horses ready asidled were found in the fort and some bodies which Fire Chinese were brought belors the court the enemy had not had time to remove Numer- charged with having stalon a bar containing as traces of blood on the parapete slowed that slothing, &c., the value of $3 at Taumati, on the enemy must have sustained serious less. the 20th inst.
Continuing his pursuit Colonel Brissand for During the small hours of Sunday morning several days sooned the country round the house of a woman in Taumati was entered and the box was stolus from under the bed on about in order to drive the memy into Hasan. which the woman was sieoping. The Police were vue-icis, which he took on the 8th February informed of the loss, and in coquence of in- without sustaining any loan. formation recived they searched a house in Station-street. There they found one or two Thanh-hoa a movement was made in the north While these events were taking plson in articles of clothing which were recognised an
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