EXTRACTS.
PUNSIA'S PETROLEUM KINGs. The cable' dinginted reporting that the *Standard Oil Company intended to buy the oil interests of Nobel Brothers of Ramsi di nat look planschle, and was promptly denied in his city. If it were ran it would induer he noteworthy, fur
fur Nobel Brothera the kings of the Russian pet raione industry. L
they who revolutionized the sil
petrol
พกง
0911
Po
at Biku and made the Caspiar foundable tical of the America praluct.
The Nobel family are Swedes and ther bave remarkable record. This father ini ropied a torpedo, which be sold to Russia for a large sum of money. His gon Alfred, an experienced chemist, is famous
or of
14
yuunite.
Pro other sons,
Ludwig
and Albert, created to petroleum industry
of Baku in its presentealarged form. Foren years ago, when they went to Baku, tire town!
FOR SALE
FOR SALE.
Colotion of about 400 UNPOLISHED; AGENS. Can be men on application at the Oca of this Papor.
Hongkong, 6th Fobrnary, 1887.
[483
FOR SALE ON TO LET THE Property known as the "CLIFFS,"
neni Mount Qough-the Peak
No. 27.
FOR SALE ONLY: Section 4. B. & C. of RURAL BUILDING LOT
Apply to
W. S. ADAMS. Hongkong, 24th February 1887.
418
sud its oil refineries were scarcely known MONOPOLE RED SEAL (todium dry)
This is what the Nobels did to make Baki And its petroleum famone Kodirs
Oil at that tition was delivered to the dif ferent refineries from the walls, twelve miles digiunt, in ox carts. The Mobile Murtled old fogies by building a pipe line, and to-day there
init
of
A
and
£2,000,000 * an av
J
Bailand
of cruck of crnc
w:18 All
Their scaund improved method of boring, which doubted the yield of oil. Their third innovation wes to build cistern stormera on the CARINA, which carried the refined product in bulk up the great Volga river, thus sup
spreding the cliner and expansive system of trasportin Barrels. Now oil is crustantly being pump
Brothers ed on board Ne! Baku, and the entire load of 300.000 gallon. is shipped in four and a half hours.
Then tho Nous organized
wide in
the
cheap transportion of
in Europe
CARLOWITZ & Co., Sola Agants for KIDSTECK & Co... REIMS,
For Hongkong, China, and Japan.
Hongkong. 1st July, 1885.
FOR SALE.
EXHE BRITISH STEAMER “500 CHÓW,”
Capacity, 213 Tome. Spood, 11 Knots,
Thoroughly rapsired last month steamers atecas moderate.
Apply to
THR DAILY PRESS, FRIDAY, MARCH årn, 1887.
INSURANCES.
NOTICE,"
UBEN TIRE INSURANCE
COMPANY,
The Undersigned, Agents for the above l'an- pany, are prepared to ACCEPT RISKS on FIRST-CLASS GOLOWNS at 3 us Cout. Nett pre- mium per Annum
NORTON & Co., Agónte Hongkong, 20th May, 1881.
AMICABLE INSURANCE OFFICE,
LIMITED
(OF CALCUTTA).
THE Undersigned are prepared to GRANT
POLICIES on MARINE RISKS Carrout Raten.
SKIPPING IN THE CHINA-WATERS.
VESSELS,
¡BAUPT OF BRITAI
"CAPTAIN,"
BLAG AND RIG.
TOMB
CONSIGNEEL
HONGKONG.
ATELMERÍ
רקHous
The Undersigned are now prepared to Ankow.'. GRANTPOLICIES INSURANCE against James Wats FIRE at the following Rates
3 Rdas
3 Arnhold. Barberg & Co
Hrit, ete| 1976 | Huitarhald & Barina)
Brit. str. 1443 | Butterfold & Baird
Brit_str
Brit. str
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TION.
CAPTAIN.
MAVAZ
ALAG
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Dorothy Fab. 20 Cros· '. Kosaki Mar
Christensen
Bellons
Jardino, Matheson & C Shanghai: Betterfold & Swiro Cantog 1.,CA M. Sta-mbost Cof Macao 1483 | Rags>U & Co 1865
D. Soon, Song & Cal L'alentis 1934 Arabold, Karherg & Co Into 1081 ...&M.Steamboat Um in dock
752 Carlowitz & Cu
Ethe Kontobatka
Meiji Mara Nagoya Marg Polyhymnin
TODAIS
Thibot
George Heilgerda
Allkee
RATIN
CANXIONAIS.
KAPAG SAAKL.. IN: PORT ON Bad FresuART. 1997, Brit. b310 (Holme, Binger & Co
·Barge 400 Kippon Yean whi
KOBE.
Is Post or 21ST FEBRUARY, 1887.
SIAMRIS
833 Nibga Yueen Kaishia
·BAILING VASSILS.
1143
Paul.klaine emann & Co
1263 C. & J. Trading Co
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IN PORT ON, 18TH FEBUART. 1. 8.
Ger, str(
STEAMERS.
439 | Bimon, Erors & Co
Astir Albany
Feb 28 Revahásk
Dan: str
Feb, 201 E8, Porter
Arit. atr
Adamson, Bell & Co.
Allos Søyd
Mer.
3 Berma
Ger. atr
6:58
Wiler & Co
N
Ankers
#Bear.
Pinkham
Prin, abe
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Adammon, Bell & 0,
Antoñar
Mur,
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Cattar£bua
Fet, 21 J, W. Darku
| Brit, str
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Gilib, Livingston & Co Gibb, Livingston & Co Russell & Co
New York
Crnogaba..
Feb. 21 Williams
City of Paking Feb. 18 Dearbora
Axe, str
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P. M. 8. R. Co
Australia: 8.Francisco
Kii Mara Feb. 1 Kamaoka Frank Stafford Fab. 18 mith Ismir
Jen. I Kimball
Jap. wir
Brit. Bl
Hrt. ab
FOR SALE
HAMPAGNE MONOPOLE,'
-HEIDSIECK, & Co.---
PHENIX
GIEB, LIVINGSTON & Co,
Agents. Hongkong, 27th Seplumbör, 1886.
FIREOFFICE
Crusader
Nny, 12 Howin
Brit, str
D. Novarch
Feb 28 Bargoyně
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Mix BM
Arabold, Karberg & Co
Adamson, Bell & Ö
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Feb. 24 Marqués
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Mar.
1 W. Dreyer
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Mar.
8 J. Sommere
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Day
Do. Do.
DaRGO" R&D Pot (dry).
Fet.
7 D. Potrle
Brt. str
GOLD FOIL
do.
(extra dry).
On First-class European
Temamente
Japan
Fet
Gardzier
Urit, str
Feb. 1 Schwefor Fah. 17 Taisy Jan. 9 IuguYALE Pab. 1 Allen Jan 28
Cher, str
655
Japaness
Kus. air
702
Walsh, Hall & Co
Jap, atr
1027
Lighthouse. Department
Jap..sty
1990
Nippon Yusen Kaishla
at
On First-class Godow
Net por Amum.
Квівай
Feb. 2 Thomson
Kiuking
Brit. str B.Big Brit. gor
Feb. 17 Bobaits
Feb 15 Pani
Gur. atr Fr.Bir
1058
Simon, Evers & Co
1260
Mesaszeres Maritimes
Marchnadise stored
Kaug-poi
Fol. 27 Roshanss
Ohl: str
4020, M. 8, N. 0675
Feb. 13 Madio
Brit. 815
1871
P. & O. & N. Co
On Coola
therein
at
% Vet per Anume.
Leireinterieure Fab. Pillivuyt MOLFET
Fr. wir
Tokio Maru
Feb. 7 Wynn
Jap. str
1850 Nippon Yusen Kaisla
Feb. 27 Titzak
Brit. atr
1329
Raselt & Co
at 1, Nat per Anaam.
On Patrolen in l
Ningpo
Fel. 26 Wm. Posta
Urit. str
191
Siomasson & Go
Shanghai
BAILING VESSELS,
consed Godowas
at 13
·aribis
Deo.. 31 Brough
Net per Anu.
Brit, str
2035
Yuon Fat Hong
Pasi
11294
Ou Firat-olaas Übineso
Tenemente
Brit. str
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Ada
No. 13 N. E. Pyne
Brit, Boh
F. E. White
at 2
Not por Aunna.
Picciola Pilot Fish
Fob. 24 Ph. Nissan
Gor. atr
974
Bun Hin & Co
On Secord-Class Chinese
Stopant
Brit. str
317
H. & W. Doak Co
Archimeda Aratjà
Nov. 17 Walker'
Brit. ob
1050
Master
Now, Heatina
A. Bal
4!
E. P. Jincr
Powna
Lofav. ur
Brit. str
Tenement relat 23 %; Nat per Annen.
DOUGLAS LAPEAIK & Co.,
Agents for Phoinix Fire Office.
1942
.0.&M. Steamboat Co Canton
Dina
Nov, 10 Petorson
Aint, ach
75
Master
Saltor
Mar.
T..K- 10
Fr. str
3
A, R. Marty
Tearless
Sigant
Mr.
Br.
Glor, atr
5
Somsson & Co
Hongkong, 5th August, 1891.
Taiction
Mar
1 Newton
Brit. str.
862
Yast Pnt Hong
F15
Tameni
Fob. 26 Fawcett
Brit. str
919
Butterfeld & Swire
Oscar Monyer
Bopt. L. Gierow Oct. 1 McDonala Fan, MaKenzie Fat 14 Juhanson
Ger, out
13
Captain.
Brit, br
90
Tabaco & Co
Brit, sh
1.87
J. Trading Ca
er. bk
52 Ubine:
GENERAL LIFE, AND FIRE ASSURANCE-COMPANY.
Tholos
Mar 3 F.D.Goddard
Brit, str
320
Donslas Laprak & Co
Esat Coast
Nemo
Hastings
Brit, sob
114
11. J. Slow
Tibet
FR 27 W. U. Mudie
Brit, str
101
P.&O. 8. N. Co
Yokohaus
Rosa
Travancore
Mar. J. Lega
Brit. str
1140
Russell Os
Wilto Bead
Dec. Jan.
14 Bra
Brit. sch
533
Masier
Waite
Amr. sh
[Feb. 27 Blok-kon
Cor, at
1406
Biomeeaz & Co
Mor Kall-en
Gor, atr
836
E. Sahebase & Co
Fos. 25. Brows Feb. 27 Brun Nov. 30 Y-Witt Feb. 27: Wire
8. W. Goggio Mor. 3 Trlbot
Brit. atr Ger, str
870
.812
Wieler & Go
Drit. Att
319 Shing Kee
Costan
Ger, str
728 | Wi»lar & ţi.
Else
Feb.
Brit. etr
632H.... Stemboat Co Canton
Brit, str
675. Russell & Co
Matalla
Isla de Luzon Feb. Micheth
8 Bremers Sendez 00
¡Fab. Kruth
Saiyou
Feb. 23 lagen
kir shr 786
M. Hry
Feb. 22 Locos
Span, str
488
Singapore
BAILING VESSELS.
SSTLING 'VISNBETJ.
Feb. 28 Anderson Amphitrite. Aurio
Jan Aarie JoboRoulet, Anton Gunthas Fab
9
Kronoke. 16, Hall
Gar. bk Amr. bk
425
947
Brynhilda
1 Steinbregge | Ger. k Nov. 26 K. Meikle
441
Brit. ab | 1707. (P, &ˆ0.-8. N. Co
Praten & Co Melchor & Co Melobere & Co
Alice Esed
Jan.
H: mbarg
Barbica
Liverpool
Eäldenhope
Brit. ab
1409
Russell & Co
8. Francisco
581
Imperial Fire Insureneo Company, Hongkong, 9th May, 1881.
Cantar
Fetr
18
Colomo
Fre
27 Christiansen Gor. bk Do. 12, Woges Amor: bl D. Tenney FAD. 12 G..S. Wilesa Aur, sh Edward Kidder Lea L. Grifiers Amr, bk Fab 18 Y. Summers Brit. bk Amr. sh Enos Soule Nov. 1 J. F. Boule Ksodet. Den. 10 Waterbenss Aur, Bi Godes Fleece Feb 14 Darbam Hattie N.Bangs Nov. 15. Batigs J. H. Bowers, Jan. John C. Patter Lee. Lorna Doone Ore on Orient Ponshaw
485
850
Wiele & Co Melchors & Co
Merriman
Amir, sh
TELE
Smith, Boll & l'o
Now York
Br. yaaht
120
16:43 | W. Leggo.
985 Carlowita & Co 778 Melobera & Co 1442 | Melchora & Co
601 Gooanives & Co
Master
Jeśnie Berwick «f«m.
7 Pinokary
Brit. bk
892
Smith, Boll & Co
Mintical
New York
J. T. Barry
Jau,
14 Walls
Amr. sb-1348
Order
Kepler
b.
15 Octhea
Ger. bk
785
W. F, Stovouson & Co
Vistoria
Nicosia
Dee. 3. Mae Donald
Bri. bk 1094
U. Statry
Vistoria
R. L. T.
The Twaad
Fol Feb.
3 Connell
Bri.. sob 465
Ker & Co
-9: Mome
Amr.bit
512
Gonsalves & Co
Honolul
Professor Mohu Jan,
29 J. A. Plam
2 Cartie Nov 24 J. Lynn Dec. 25 Mirnuari Feb. W. Hodar b. 3. Parker
2: O. Jenssti 26 Mendigeres
Amr. bk
697
Gonsalves & Co
Aur, sh
1122
Order
Brit. bk
$67
Wielet & Co
Aur. sh
1886 Melobera & Co-
Ger. bk 461
Master Brit bk - 729 | Rússall & Co
S.Francisco Fra ollazza
Orient
Deo. 31 Jan. I
U. States
Nor, k
Spau, Bah
950 419
Pasta & Co
New York
Chipere
Amr, sh
1957 Carlowi z & Ca
Hambor
Ame. bk Amr. sh
Emma Marr S.Fenalsco Centaur
Jan. JAD
U. Kingdo
Iloilo
HO TIM,
Erokor, 18. Bank Buildings, Queen's Road.
system for!
Hongkong, 5th February, 1887.
tion of their ail far and The product is puriped from the cistero steaners into bank cars, each carrying tuli tons
the of oil. This one fira is new constantly ranking sixty oil traing with twenty-five cars in cacs train.
The lith junovation was also a startling novelty, into Russia over the frozen Volga. This is the
tim, of course, when 115 greatest quality of oil is needed. The Nobels therefore built in various parts 8 of thee
empire twenty-six great stompo depois, which are so large but they will hold R sic's entire oil supply for
a year. In the summer these depois are filled with oil, which distributed by carloads during the winter The Nobel'
Curing the winter months ne oil can
is
mantha alt over the empire:
ail is sold largely in Germang, and in Russia the firm is now Palling 54,000,000 gallons
year.
TH A R CH
FOR SALE.
[29]
HEID'S IBCK'S CHAMPAGNE, 1880. Wherry SEAL 31............ For use of I dosen quarts. 200 per vaso of 2 dozen pints.
· PAUL DUBOIS & ('nk CLARET, GEAND VIN LEOTULE. $25........ per ease of I dozen quarts. 'CLARET, Charnad LabOVÉ. $13 per case of 1 dozon 'quarts. $14..
...... per oase of 2 doses pints.
PONTET CANET. $44.56........ per ense of 1 dozos quarts
PALMER MARGAUX. 87.50 .......
por case of 1 dozen quarts. $9.00 ......... pur case of dozen pinta.
LORMONT
$5 por case of 1 dozen quarts. JOHN WALKER & SONS" QLD HIGHLAND WHISKEY, 38
------- .... por case of 1 dozen bottles. Arsu... CUTLER PALMER & Ca's
WINES AND SPIRITS.
STEMSSEN & Co. Hongkong, 1st January, 1884.
15
THE Undersigned having been appointed Tritos Agouts for the abp Company, are Velox mepared to GEANT POLICIES against Vortigern. FIRE AND LIFE at Current Rates,
Varwnorie PUSTAU & Co. Way Young Hongkong, 1st April, 1885607 Wellingdorf IMPERIAL FIRE INSURANCE COM. White Cloud
Dzi
PANY.
The Undersigned, Agenti for the Abere Company, are prepared to GRANT POLICIES agrinst FIRE w the extent of 360,000 on any
FIRST-CLASS RISK. RATES ON FIRST-CLASS GO DOWNS RE. DUCED to 1 PER CENT NETT PER ÄNNUM, PRAM TRIS DATE.
GIBB, LIVINGSTON & Co.,
Agents,
THE LONDON ASSURANCE INCORPORATED BY KOVÁL, CHARTER OF HIS MAJERTY KING ØKORIGTHE FIRST, A.D. 1720,
[THE Undersigned haring bean appointed. Agents for the abors Corporation, are prepared to grant furances as follows:-
MARINE DEPARTMENT.
Policies at current rates, payable either bira, in London, or at the principal Porta of India, Chius, and Anstralia.
Here is an illustration of the perfect ayatem to which thene men have reduced i their
great business, In their office at Si, Petersburg bangs a large scale map of the Bassian empire. It is the business of va of the clerks to mark on these unapa with little flags the position of all the oil trai in accordance with the telegraphic infor sation he is constantly receiving. ThGAN GENEVER OF GIN in Cuess members of the firm are thereforo able t soy moment to tell the ornet position of One Dozen or less. White Crystal Glasst reduced rates.
uch of their sixty ail trains-New York Su, Bottles, Key Brand
PECULIARITIES OF THE PERSIAN SOLDIER.
The Persian soldier, even on state nec
JUST RECEIVED.
☛UARANTEED -the very best quality
Also GENEVER in Stove Bottles and POMERANZEN BITTERS,
GUNS, RIFLES, REVOLVERS, UART, RIDGES, SHOT, &c., &6., dig.
The Rising Hors Sue TOBACCO trona
J. F. SCHEFFER,
sinu, presents generally rather ludicrous Nelle, (Rottordox.) apnearalice. His uniform is of cotton cloth,
and moly of a deepdilam colour. It is made 1451-
of what we call whintiues, and when new in
very suitable clothing in' a warm enɑntry, But soon the military hartons begin to di appear, and are replied by substitutes of al Roris, paper, colours, and sizes. The bar disappears from the
the warriere sheepakt in shake, which quickly grows shabby en c Count of bis habitually using it as a pillow. Mnreason fast-coverings of co two men
regime crew presects a melancholy
are
1
the Persian soldier
But appearanou. does the best be
21, & 23, Pottinger Street.
FOR SALE.
NGLO-CHINESE CALENDAR,
18-87%
FOR THE DESK,
I RED AND BLACK,
in RED MLTATION MOROCCO Case..
TRICE ONE DOLLAR.
Previoustra review or festa parade ha a KELLY & WALSH, W. BREWAL, LANE,
be seen carefully preparing a plane of
feathers, procure Irm the nearest
fel,
and binding the to 1 piece
stick
When this martial plume has attained the size of a lamp-hrush be triumphantly affe
it to his stalo. O tbo occasion of offed
illuminatione composite and as an
to each ma
2.
CRAWFORD &.00.
FOR SALE
AT WHOLESALE PRICES.
ACCONE'S SHERRY, PORT,
CLARETS, CHAMPAGNE,
:09 HR serve TOCKS, BURGUNDY.
out by the local governor at the rate of one BRANDY, WHISKIES, ALE, STOUT.
Tas colonel has, of course, 4 MACHINERY, LAWN MOWERS. greater number of men on his list than ever SALES. BICYCLES. make an appearance; ; he keeps the difference, PAINTS, OILS, VARNISH. The other officers appropriate balf the
Apply fo
remaining candles, the on-commissioned officers eat (e.t étel) à errtain proportion:
and at length onerindle is served out 18 every five men. This divided into · Eve pertions, a new wick is inserted; and, when the regiment is paraded, at a
given signal a box of matches is passed round, and The regiment riomphantly presents as with a lighted candle in each man's musker, as per general order. The pay of the Prais Boldier nominally eevan lamang (42 15×). per Loum and rations. Ho is lucky if l
pay, which does
ha bia
nost
gets roh bin till it be passed through the banda of mar persone, his superiors. But bis rations of Blb. of bread a day are quit anolber matter. This rations are
ure tampered! with, the soldier mulines at once;
And there
is no atrocity of which the Parsian soldier
robbed of his rations is incapable. Th soldier is the Gibeonite of the town. Go t
W. G; 'RUMPHREYS & Co.,
Bank Buildings. Hoagkour, 1st January, 1988.
●RAUEREI
(36
Kiel
FOR SALE
GERMAN BEER, ICA,* ZUR
$8 per Case of 4 docés quarts.".
EDUARD SCHELL HASS & CO.
Sale Agents, Hongkong and China. Hongkong, 4th Nóvember, 1358,
NOW ON SALE.
IMPERIAL QUARTO,
FIRE DEPARTMENT.
Zabro
Santa Filomens Feb. Policies issued for long or short periods at Sarah Higvett Fot. 24 A. Morgan current rates.
Ma. 3 Hoogy Unien Spartan
tato of Maine Cat. 29 Nickel,
Wan, Minstrel April 14 Wright.
Policies lesned for sums unt arceeding £5,000, Wale Castle b
LIFE DEPARTMENT.
-HOLLIDAY, WISE & Co. Hongkong, 28th July, 1872,
(13 THE LATEST ADVANCE IN LIFE INSURANCE.
THE NEW YORK LIFE INSURANCE COMPANYE 1 YEAR DIVIDEND
Airies POLICYing-ming Kingchow THIS Policy assurent the fasured the option Recorder
of terminating his Insurance at the end of any & Year period, and receiving for his Policy a wish surrender talue together with his share of socamulated surplas apportioned as a dividend. If death on the full amount of the Policy will f be paid inediately on proof of double together with a Morinery Heidend of 50 per Cent. of all Kwongaang premiums received during the 5 Year period in Leemang which death may karpen.
Pantban Vigilant Yung tsao
Prospectus and full particulars may be had en application to
GIBB, LIVINGSTON & C»,
Acting Agents
J61 Hongkong, 13th January, 1987.
THE
THE MAN ON INSURANCE COM·
PANY, LIMITED.
HEAD OFFICE-HO GRONG.
CAPITAL (SUBSCRIBED), $1,000,000.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS, LUM SIN SANO, Esq.
BAN HUP, Esq. Tow CRONG PING, E CHAN LA CHOY Eag, Q. Hai Causs, Esq.
Arnhold, Karberg & Co Saigon
719 Ed. Sebel bass & Co 1467 Haineil & vo
Brit, bk | 695 | Lane, Crawford & Co Bril, woh 364 | Arnbold, Kisberg & Co
for. str
Salvadora
1450 Iure & Bru.
MANILA
18 PORN 25TH ÉKMCART, 1- 7.
STEAK
Ger. str. 1325 | Kor & Co.
Fpan, str 2560 Compy Gen. de Tabaeos Liverpool.
Bit. atr 622 C. Panca
J. Base & Co.
Stall Nov. 2 Bens... Jan. 1 Garrick. Fmily L. Boyd Feb. 14 Billas George Morn Dec. 78 Wolfe. Hangeraad Jao. Figerland Portland, Or. Hency filing Den.
$39 Ater, bk Erit. v 716 Erit. bx 140 Brit, hk 1840 Amr. bk Nor, al 1035
Tillson, E. & Co W. F. tevenson & Co W. F. Stacoustu & Co
W. E, Liveuson & Co
Smith, Peli & Co
Incbistio & O
Carolina
M OAU
400 | Ed. Sebellbass & Co Chi, sir } $60 | C. . . N. Co.
288 | H:04 M, steamboat Cuf Canton
Order
- Doretta
Oor 33 Samnelion
Holi: JP. Hoylane Brit, str lay 26 J. H. Dutton Seit. ste
F
Thox. Seller
Brit, str
Feb. 7 Bawar
Bt. str
Feb 21 Jackson
Brit. àbr
Birth May
Chi. str
1 Bohalts
grit. etr
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Fortass
1 Ulrick
Pen. 13 Heyrs'da Nor.
·Drive 18-
Order
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ILOILO.
IN FORT ON 19TH JANUARY 1997. ital bk 757 Peele, Habbol & Co
Macleod & Co Gar. bk 181
CEBU
IN PORT ON 19TH JANUary, 1887. Brit. b; Soith, Bell & Co Ger. b. 169 Macleod & Co
BANGKOK.
IN PORT ON 15TH JANUARY, 187
BAILING VERZG.
Borneo Ov.. Limited
Anna Bortha
Dvo. 1 ruase
Gar. bk.
47
Borneo
Jan. 10 Hide
Brit, str
347
French Consulate
Nov.
Rock
Siam, ob
235
Chinese
Chen Wattans Nov,
Hi m. Ek
656
Low Mah. Teng
Sim.bz!
3.
iu nek Cheops
Mayer
:ism.bg
900
Low M. Teng.
Nov. 2 Boderstrom
Stam, k
445 Wat
6 White
Brit. Kit
190 Windsor, Rose & Co
WE. Milda---
Brit, bk
315
Janek Poh
¡Den.
7 Hausen
Siam,sch
241
Ger. Lg
280 Windsor, Clarko
Nov.
8 Lange
Siam,sch
281
INDT.
Steinbrlog
Siam.bk
Don. 15 Mitchell
Siso.bk
294 Chines
Tea, 1 x€¤°
Grit. k
249
Des
Chitiese
Henta
Hei Cheong
Kong Lee
Joo.
11.00.
Kristina Nelson Deo. 27 Thomson
Meridian
Bryld
Siam
Solidor
Thya kon
Order
429 Wen Ese
WHAMPOA.
1000 | Järgine. Matheson & Co 1092
Jardine, Matteson & Co
E86 Jardine, Matheson & Co Tintain
('biLose
814sson & Co
Ta Hongkong Dec. 15 Schmiegelow Siam.bk
HER BRITANNIO MAJESTY SHIPS IN THE CHINA SQUAT RON,
BŴYTOW.
NAME.
GT YO K.P.
CAPTAIN.
WHELE
CANTON.
Alacrity
d.-8. sterk despatol`tival
G
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