RUSSIA AND CHINA. '•,
Several telegramabad boonroceived in England during the week befers the departar of thes last mail from varians Romana staling that end- siderable tersion oxists between the Chinese and Russian authorities in the Kaldja fronti district, and it is approbended in Bossian officis quarters that serious stapa will become necessary to settle the questions at issue. The present its Chinose Kaldja frontier is regarded by Russian milltary Anthorities a much less, advantageona for Russia than the former boundary, which was 'sting naturalous, formed by a high range of mountains, Carough which thero wore caly two or three passes into Cbinego territory.
providing for measures of a retaliatory naturo. against Canada for her action on the Asherios question.
TONGA AND THE UNITED STATES.
WASHINGTON. 4th March
United States Government as the King of A treaty has been conslede between the Friendly Islands, whereby America inpermitted to batablish a coaling station on the Island of Touga
THE HAWAJAN TREATT.'
LONDON, 7th March. The business of the United States Congress has closed without the treaty between the United rates and the Hawaian Garatgers having
beno voted:
BANLAN AND BEACH.
LONDON, 7th March. The Pres Azmintien anys it has authority
Haulon has forwarded to the proprietors of for stating that the Emporar of Chian has the Sportawan the articles of agroment for a decided within the last few works to considerouling match with William Beach on the ably strengthon his military camps in Chinese River Nepoan for £500-side and the champion- Turksatan. Large forces are to be drafted to
ship. that country,, which lies to the north-west of British India. These movements have tho complete approval of the British Government, the relations botron China and Great Britain being of the most friendly character. It is anderstood that this reinforcement of Chinese garrisons in Turkestan has been carried out in pareuance of a tacit understanding betaveau England sed China, and with the view of protesting the Eastern empiro
The public mind in 84. Petersburg has bogs seriously disturbed by the reports about the concentration of Chinese troops. The Chines Logation there aswerts tha! it is only for the spring manwavese,
LONDON, 9th March. Hanlon will row Willa Beach on the Rivor Nopean on November 26, for £500 1-sido sad the Championship. Hanlan will sail from Sau Francles for Bylaey on August 6.
HANLAR AND GAUDAUR.
LONDON, 7th March.
Hanian and Gaudaur have been matched to row on May 30 for £1,000 and the championship! of Amerion. Both sellers will visit Australia after the contest.
NEW STRAMARIT COMPANY.
LONDON, 4th March.
A new company, styled the Australasian United Staan Navigation Company. Limitad
£500,000. The company loss been formed to work the Australian coasting trade. The board
directors includes the chairman of the follow.
DESTINATION.
THE DAILY FRÉSS, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 6mm, 1887.
VESSELS ADVERTISED AS LOADING.
LONDON, &o, vt Bez CANAL LONDON VIA SURZ CANAL LONDON VIA SUEZ CANAL... SINGAPORE, LONDON, &o.. LONDON AND HAMBURG AMSTERDAM & HAMBURG... HAVRE AND LONDON. RAVEE AND LONDON BREMEN, & PORTS CALL! GENOA & PORTS of CALL... TRIESTE
SANFRANCISCO TAY HAM... SANFRANCISCO VIA THAHA...
SAN FRANCISCO...... SAN FRANCISCO..... NEW YORK........ NEW YORK'......... SYDNEY, MALBOURNE, &... SANDAKAN....... SANDAKAN........ NAGASAKI, KOBE, &c.. YOKOHAMA AND KOBE.... SINGAPORE, PENANG, &o.. SINGAPORE.. HONOLULU SHANGEAX SHANGHAI SHANGHAI BANGKOK MANILA
TRASEL'S NAME
CAPTAIN.
AT
FOR FREIJAT APELY-TU
-TU BE DESPATCHED
Peshawar (str.)... Titau (str.).....
P. & O, S. N. Compi BatterCell & Swire....... Jardine, Matheson & Co.... Adamarn, Bali & Co.
Moale
Brows
Glenfallosh (str.)... Corusek....
Hoggkeng Hougkeng
W. Waring.....
Hongkong
J.T. Bannau...
Hongkong
Carlowitz & Ca..
Barber.
Makher's & Co.
Hongleng
Carlowita & Cɔ.
Hongkong
Hongkong
Anderson R. Groty...... Souder... Селер
E. Perini-.
Breconshire (str.)... Heinrich Africa (str.).... Amphitrits.... Fibeshire Bayern str.)......... Archimede (str.)... Medum (str.)...... City of Rio (str.)... Gaglio (atr.)...... Annie Johnson....... State of Maino.... John C. Potter....... Monhegan... Huan Cattertkunstr.)... Billy Sixpson ...... Mary Stuart...... Thibet iste) Pembrokeshiro(la) Williams..... Kashgar (str.)
Palamed (str.)......
M. Hall Nickels Curtis
A C. Palan Darke Brown... Thompson
Jokim Fanzo
Mercury
Ajax (str.)
Riley
Bokhara (str.)
Niagpo (8) ....... Phra Chom Kizo (at) "Zaties (str.)
Wm. Patty...... W.-H. Watton Talbot.
In the House of Commons on the 3rd Marchas bot turistered here with a capital of De. Tanner asked whether is was true that the Chinese garrisonsin Turkestan are being alcongly reinforced; and whether this inforonment has
BUICIDE OF A BRITISH EX-MINISTER. boeu carried out in parsauce of an understand
LONDON, 21st March. ing botyreon China and England for the proteing shipping companies-British India, Pen- insafar, and Oriental, Union Steamship and
Mr. John Kycaston Cross, the Liberal Uuder Queensland Shipping.
Boeretary of State for Iulia in 1883, hos com-ON LONDON, 10th March. Tho provisional directors are Messrs. Anthonymitted suicide, being influenced, it is stated, by Turkestan has reached Her Majesty's Govern Morris, Charles Lees, and Alexander Moutesth the serious state of his health.
WHOLESALE ABEESTS AT ST. PETERSBURG LONDON, 21st March. Wholesale arrasta continue in St Petersburg, the Women's Collage has hoot plused, and it fr ramonred blint several officers have been put to desth.
tion of the latter's Eastora Empire. Sir. J. Fargason said.no information of the subject of the Tintorcement" of Chinese garrisons in
ment.
THE AUSTRALIAN MAIL.
The EN A. steamer Audie, with Australian mails, arrival hero yesterday morning. The subjoined telegrams are taken from our Aus-
ralf files--
* THE IRISH POLICY OF THE GOVERNI«NT.
LONDON, 7th March.
The Right Hon. G. 0. Trevelyau aendetons the Government for want of vigaur in their policy in regard to Ireland.
ARCHBISHOP CROKE IN EXPLAN TION,
LONDON, Hh March,
In refursten be the recnat tetter of the Archbishop of Cushel to the Irish people, Dr. Crone explains that he never advised the general non-payment of taxes to the Goreçament.
RETURN OF "INVINCIBLES" TO IRELAND. INDON, 7th March.
Intelligen has been reesived to Lira effent that several members of the secret society, know us the lavincibles" have roturned to Ireland from America.
BIB T. DOLLER OF COERCION.
LONDON, 10th March. Major Geuseul Sir Radvers H. Ballor. Under
Secretary for Ireland. declares that the carrying into effect of coercive inassures by the Goyers ment in that country is virtually impossible.
Mr. E. 8 Lawas proceeds to Australia shortly on the company's business.
BRITISH AND COLONIAL SCHOOLS OF SCIENCE AND ART.
LONDON, 5th March, The Dopartment of Science and Art has issued rules for affiliating colonial schools of science with the home institutions.
THE RATES OF POSTAGE.
LONDON, 6th March Dr. Stephan, State Secretary for the General Foss Ofce in Berlin has written Mt. Cecil Raikes, the British Postmaster-Genaral," ns. prossing the hope that the Imperial Conference u London will result in a large reduction in the rates of postage betrean England and the
colonica.
THE ANGLO-AUSTRALIAN POSTAL SERVICE.
LONDON, 7th March.
It is announced that ne dorisian will be given by the Postmaster-General regarding the su: captance of the toulons of the P. und G. and Orient companies for the conveyanes of the Australian rails until after tus approchia's Im perial afrence has had sa opportunity of considering in its entirety the question of ocean
pastat vahes
THE EXPROPRIATION OF LAND FOR TAS, GAMARGAND RAILWAY.
ST. PETERSBURG, 19th March. An Imperial Ukuse has been issued ordering the expropriation of land for the purpose of con- tinning the railway to Sacaronad
THE NEW COMMANDER OF THE FORCES AT MASSOWAH.
ROME, 18th March. General Baletta sucoseda General Gang commander of the Forces at Masswah
JRENCH BOMASEUMENT OF ONE OF THE COMOROS ISLANDS.
PARIS, 18th March.
Arnhold Karborg & Co.... Matchers & Co. Carlowitz & Co.
0. Backrouh.
P.M. 9.3. Ca.. 0.'& 0.9, 5. Co. Hoagkang Melchers & Co. Hongkong Russell & Co. Hongong Carlowita & Co. Hongkong
Paslau & Co. Russell & Co. Hongkong Hongkong Gibb, Livingston & Co. Hongkong Gibb, Livingston & Co.... Kongkang P. & O. 8. N. Cr.. Hangtag Adamson Bell & Co... Hongkong P. & 0 9. N.. Ca. Hongkong Batterfield & Brien... Hongkong Eduard Shellhass & Co.. Hongkong Butterfeld & Swire. Hongkong P&O. S. N. Co..
Siemsson & Co. Hongkong
Yasu Fat Hong Hongkong Hougkung Bunnell & Co...
On 12thing, at 4 P.M. To-morrow. Today, af dem. To-morrow, at Noon. Quick despatol. Quick despatel.
Quick despatch.
Quick despatch.
On 18th inst, at Noon.
To-marron, at Noon..
On 18th inst., af Noon On 16th inst., at 3 P
On 26thingt, at 3 Par.
Quick despatch.
Quick despatch..
Quick despatch. Quick despatch. On 8th inat, Daylight On 12th inst.
Quick despatch.
du 8th lost, Daylight To-morrow, To-morrow, at 3 P.3. To-morrow, at 4 P.M. Quick despatch. On 8th inst To-day, at 4 r.31. To-morrow, at 4 pim. To-morrow, at 8 A.M. 'To-day, at 5 r.M.
VESSELS ON THE BERTH,
GLEN" LINE OF STEAM RACKETS. FOR LONDON, VIA SUEZ CANAL.
HE Steamship
ON BOMBAN.-
Telegraphio Tesaster
219
Bank, an domand
2214
CALCUTTA.
Telegraphic Transfar
Bank, on domand
2211
ON SHANGHAL
THE
Bank, at sight Private, 30 days' sight,..
SHARES.
.714
.721
Quotations are:-- Hongkong and Shanghai Bank Shares-149
per cent premium, buyers. Union Izarance Society if Canton Lbaited-
SÃO per share,
$68 per share, anles. China Traders' Insurance Company's Shares North China Insurance-Tls. 285 per share. Yaugisse Insurance Association-Ts. 114 par
sbars,
hins Insurance Company, Limited $230 per
share, ez dir.
"GLENFALLOCH," Captain Cormack, will be despatched as above TO-DAY, the 3th instant, at FOUR PM, instead of as previously advertised.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
JARDINE, MATHESON & Co.,
Agouts. Jongkong, 4th April, 1837.
1896
SHIP COMPANY, LIMITED, THE CHINA AND MANILA. STEAM.
FOR MANILA (DIRECT. THE Company's Stearnship
"ZAFIRO,"
THE
VESSELS ON THE BERTE.
STEAM FOR
|BINGAPORE. PENANG, COLOMBO, "ADEN, SUEZ, PORT SAID, MALTA, GIBRALTAR, BRINDISI ANCONA, VENICE, PLYMOUTH, ANDLONDON;
ALSO,
BOMBAY, MADRAS, CALCUTTA, AND AUSTRALIA. N.E-CASGO CAN. DE TAKEN ON THROUGH BILLS OF LADING FOR BATATIA, PERSIAN GULY PORTS, MARSETLLES, THIRSTE. HAM ROBO, NEW YORK, AND BORTON.
SPECIE ONLY LANDED AT PLYMOUTĖ.
THE PENINSULAR ANTA ORIENTAL, STEAM Steamship NAVIGATION COMPANY'S PESHAWUR" Captain Moule, with Her Majesty's Mails will be despatched from this for LONDON. và BOMBAY and SUEZ |CANAL en TUESDAY, the 19th April, at
Fous PM,
Cargo will beoefend on board until 10 A. Parools and Specie (Gold) at the Offee until Noos, on the day of sailing,
Tes, Bill, and Valuables for Europe will be transhipped at Colombo; Tea sud General Cargo for London will be conveyed vifi Bombay without transhipment, arriving one week later than by the ordinary direct ratte vil Colombo.
For further parisalars regarding FREIGHT and PASSAGE apply to the PENINSULAR & ORIENTAL STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY'S
Moe, Hongkong.
The Contenta and Valne of. Packages are re- quired to ko declared prior to shipment.
Shippers are particularly' requested to note the terms and conditions of the Company's Black Bills of Lading L. WOODIN.
Acting Saperintendent Hougkong, Slat March, 1897.
[3
VESSELS ON THE BERTH.
!
OCEAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY.
FOR SHANGHAI (Taking Cargo and Passengers at through rates for NINGTO. CHEFOO, NEWCRMANO, TIENTSIN, HANKOW, and Pot on the YANOTSZE.) THE Company's Steamship
*AJAX," Captain Riley, will be despatolied as above on FRIDAY, the 8th April.
For Freight or Partago, apply to
BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE, Agents. Hangkong, 1st April, 1837
[670 AUSTRO-HUNGARIAN LLOYD'S STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY. STEAM TOR SINGAPORE. PENANG, COLOMBO, BOMBAY, ADEN, SUEZ, PORT SAID. BRINDISI, & TRIESTE. Taking Cargo at thraach rates to Bazputra,
MADRAS, PERALAT Guty, BƐack Sea, "LRVANT & ADRťatis Porry).
THE Company's Steamer
A MEDUSA," Captain F Pain will be despatcasd es abqro on the 13th of April, at NOON.
For Further Particulara regarding Freight and Passage, apply to the Agency of the Cum pany, Praya Centra
O. BACHRACH,
Agent.. Hongkong, Jat April, 1887.
FOR AMSTERDAM AND HAMBURG,
HE Germann Steamer
"AFRICA,"
[5
Captain Barber, shortly exported from Bangkok, will load here for the above Fort, sad will hero. quick despatch.
For Freight, apply to
MELCHERS & Co.
Agosta.
[678
Hoagkong, lat April, 1837.
FOR SANDAKAN.
U. 8. MAIL LINE. PACIFIC MAIL STHAMSHIP COMPANY. THROUGH TO NEW YORK, VIA OVER- LAND BAILWAYS, AND TOUCHING AT
YOKOHAMA AND BAN FRANCISCO. THE British Brig "THE C. B. Mail Steamer CITY OF RIO DE JANEIRO," will be despatebol for San Francisco, ria Yokohama, on SATUR DAY, the 16th April, at THREE P.M., taking
States and Europe.. Passengers and Freight for Japan, the United
Through Bits of Lading lsmed for trans portation to. Yokohama and other Japan Ports, to San Francisco, to Atlantic and Inland Cities of the United States, via Cresland Railways, to "Havana, Trinidad, and Demerara, and to ports
MARY STUART." Captain Thorapson, will load as abore, and bare quick dospatch.
For Froight or Passago apply to
GIBB LIVINGSTON & Co.,
Agents.
[698
Hongkong, 5th April, 1887.
FOR SANDAKAN.
HE British Brig
THE
On Tai Insurance Company. Limitad-Tls. 149 Captain Talbot, will be despatched for the above in Mexico, Central and Scath Amerion, by the otsin Brown, will be darpatsbad as above on
per share.. Canton Insurance Ode, Limited-875 por
share.
Hongkong Fire Insurance Company's Sharie---|
$425 per share, ex div. sollers.
Ia consegnence of Bid Ali, Sultan of the Great Comoro Island, who had hitherto been under the nominal protection of the Sultan of Zanzibar, having ancepted a French protester-China Fire Insurance Company's Shares-$90
ate, and one of the kings of one of the islands
forming the Courore group haring refused to
receive & French ro iloat, the French Govern ment has ordered one of their norvettes to pro saed from Nossi Bay to Johannes and bombard
TRT ATELAINE JUBILES EXHIBITION,
LONDON, 8th March, Sir Herbert Sandford, the British Commistas island. signer to the Adelaide Jabiles Exhibition, will TEE PORTIQUESE BOMBARDMENT OF A TOW sail for Australia on April 14.
IN ZANZIBAR.
BOMBAY, 15th staroh.
per share, sales and buyers.
Port TO-DAY, the 8th instant, at FIVE P.M.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
RUSSELL & Co..
General Managers. Hongkong, 2od April, 18-47.
FOR BANGKOK DIRECT.
[687
Company's and connecting Steamers.
Through Fassage Tickets granted to England, Frano, and Germany by all trans-Atlantic lines ⚫f Steamers.
Straits Marine Insuran Company, Limited-THE SCOTTISH ORIENTAL STEAM-months, will be allowed a discount of 20% from
S30 nom.
Straits Fire Insurance Company, Limited--
$20 now?
Hoogkong and Whampoo Book Company's.
Shares-111 per cont press er die biyark Hongkong, Canton, and Mann Steamboat Co.'s
Shares-995 per cent, prom, sales. Indo-Chins Steam Navigation Co.'s Shares
10 per cent, discount'
SHIP COMPANY, LIMITED.
THE Company's Steamer
*PHRA CHO KLAO” Captain W. IL: Wattor, will be despatched tor the abovs Port TU-MORROW, the 7th inat..
st EIGHT 4.M.
For Fright or Passage, apply to The Zanzibar borrespondent of the Bombay Gactie telegraphs on March 14th that the dis-
-80 per cent. disecnat, nominal, pats betwem Portugal sad Zanziber has cal-China and Manila Stoowship Company, Linaited minated in the bom rdout of Mginangs by Douglas Steamship Company, Linxited-Par
the Portuguese met-of-war. The bombardment destroyed. The town is now a desolate mems of
share.
KIEN VAT HÀNG,
Aroats, Hongkong, 5th April, 1887. NAVIGAZIONE GENERALE ITALIANA
[701
RETURN PASSAGA.-Passengers, who have paid full fare, re-embarking at San Francisco for China or Japan (or vice versa) within Kis Return Fare; if re-embarking within one year. an allowance of 10 % will be made from Return Fare. Pro-paid Return Passage Ordera, avait abla for one year, will be issued at a Discount of 25 from Return Fars. do so to through fares from China and
Japan to Burope
These allowances
Freight will bo received on board until r.. on the day previous to siling, Puro Packages will be received at the Oon until 5 P.M. same
“BILLY SIMPSON,” TUESDAY, tas 12th instant.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
GIBB, LIVINGSTON & Co.,
Agents.
[399
Hongkong, 5th April, 1837.
THE
FOR NEW YORK. THE 33 A I.I. British Back
"MANDEGAN.”
A. C. Paulson Master. will owl hore for the above Port, and will have quick despatch,
For Freight, apply to
PUSTAU & Co Hongkong, 1st April. 1987.
Reasonable Prices Go to CASSUMAHOY'S STORE,
BEACONSTIELD ARCADE,
(67
day: all Parcel Packages should be restitud to you out JAPANESE GOODS at address in fall; rnino of samme in required.
Consular Invoicos to accompany Cargo
should be sent to the Compasy's Offices in Sealed Envelopes, addreased to the Calleator
Customs at San Francisca. -
In the House of Commons last night the PREIENTATION TO NI BLINADHORST. Irish members objected to the passing of La
LONDON, 10th March, vote for the representation of Great Britain The handsome sum of £10.000 Las beti pro. the Adelaide Jubilen Exhibition, on the ground sented to Mr. W. F. Scheadhorst, father of the that the exhibitions at Cerk and Dublin were Jaberal Aviation, and new president of the Heaton, who supported the vote, retorted that as cozti 3d antil the whole tow had bey Hongkong Gas Company's Sharo$15 per FIORE & RUBATTING UNITED COMPANIES). destined to Parte beyond San Fransisco cancus system, lato secretary to the Birmingham not assisted by the Goverment. Mr. Henuika: National Liberal Federation, an & token of ap Austraila had expended 2100,000 in the re preciation of his great and successful organising presentation of the colou198 at the ratious Britraius, no building of say kind basing scopel powers in the Liberal interest. The Hight Honal Enroves Exhibitions of recent yours. The Joseph Chamberlain, in making the presentation, vole was finally passed. The Sncestars to the spoke in condenaustion of the attitude of the Treasary stated that similar claims had been Right Hou. G. 0. Trevelyan towards the recognised in connection with Exhibitions in
Na Sonth Wales and Viitoris. FROTESTS OF NEW SOUTH WALES OFERATIVES.
Loydon, 5th March.
Uniociats.
THE DIKE OF DEVONSHIRE.
LONDON. 10th March. It is annouced that the Duke of Doronshire in a critical state of health.
LONDON, 11th Marsh,
Lord Salisbury has promised Mr. John Nor. ton that he will give careful attention to the protests of the operativas in Naw South Wales against British migration to that colony, and also against the French reapstion of the Fer Hebrides.
THE NEW QUIFER COAST.
NAZA ASTON. 8th March,
share.
Hongkong Hotel Company's Shares-$100 per China Sagar Befining Company, Limited-$145 Luzon Sogar ioning Company, Limited-858
par share. tongkang Ton Company's Sharon-849 per
por share, ex new issue.
_sbaut ex div.
3110 per share, er div. mgkong and Chius Bakery Company, Limited
the general destruction. Mginamge, which is au important trade centra, is a purely Indian settlement, bring inhabited almost entirely by tires of India, who control the trade and hela the greater part of the proporty in the plans Tae loss caused by the bombardment has fallen most heavily on the British Tadisa subjects, and the value of thritish property destroyed er- eeds a hundred thousand dollars. Some fifty Ritish subjects have inbred by the brard-Perak Tin Mining and Sanding Company
at sad are now enduring groat privations. being homeless and without adequate fool supply. The inhabitants generally are ule in great distress. The notion of the Portuguese tas cannot great excitement-and-alignation, and it is forel that notwithstanding foo oon. pilistory attitude of the Sultan they will commit
APPOINTMENT OF ROMAN CATHOLIC BISHOPS IN INDIA
ROMs, 14th March.
In conformity with the Consordat between Porteral and the Vatican, Monsiguer Da Costa has been appointed Bishop of Dornas (Dawauu); Monsignor Da Silva, Bishop of Meliapore; and Monsignor Ferreira. Rishop of Cochin.
CRE AREENAN TORPEDO.
Losnox, 8th Marob. A sum of £30,000 has been placed on the Ea- timates us part of a vote of $100,000 to Mr. Bronnen, the inventer of the Breman forprão, THE MELBOURNE CENTENTIAL EXIBITION.. which has boon näopted by the Admiralty
LONDON, 8th March. Many Laqsizies are bir mude by intending Dering the debate on the Supplementary exhibitors as to the area of sun that will Navy Estimates in the loss of Commons last available at the Malheura Centennial Exhibicther nots of hostility. night susiderable oppostion was manifested tion. by the Fundical sation of the House to the vota of £30,000 to Brennan, the inventor of the ter- pedo which has been adopted by the Imperial The solocher Eary derived at Cape York on Government. Mr. Heary Nurthents, lato Sur- Wednesday, March 1, with a cast of Net rayor-Ganural of Ordaanon, and the Right Gaines produer. Daring the voyage the Eany Hos E.Siautopo. Sopratary for War, support visited Lior, Rolia, Ginor, Cerams, Goran ed the vote and spoke in terms of praise of the Ki, and Arta Islands. She ironmaseigated torpado, which was declared to passess excellent M'Clare's Golf, and followed the New Guines qualities for land defence purpo895 After con- coast to the outward. The shoober entered siderable discussien the vote was adopted.
several largo bays nct previously known, and much of. New Guinon that is marked as mainland LONDON, 10th March. on the charia and maps was found to be composed Las American Tayasion in Loadou deny pur.of groups of islands. It was the discovered that chading the constractive designs for which the MClare's Gulf is enacted by a narrow strait chief dralisman at Chatham Dockyard was sum with Glwink Bay. The natives were act marly dismissed for having supplied to America. 2abero. At one of the islands a report us received that the Ali Ali nutivear had hurdared a native prince and two rajabs from Tidera The Aird River is as yet unssplored. At Ki the Eary ran apua of with 100 fathoms of water on either side, but the schooner was got off with litils damags.
AN OFFICIAL DENIAL.
ARMADIENTS FCE CLONIAL PORTN. |
LONDON, 9th March.
In the House of Commons last night, Mr. Ed. ward Stanhope, late Secretary of State for the Colonies, dscfad that the Government wore bound in honour to make provision for the arma. mente premised for the protestion of colonial porte.
CHURCH COLORISTNG sacıkry.
LONDON, 9th March,
It is proposed to form a Church Colonising Beciety with a capital of £50,000. The prin- cipal object which the promoters of the more meat baro in view is to render assistance to emi. graats in settling in the eslonim.
COLONIAL EZHIRIKON SURPLUS.
LONDON, 10th March
It is reported that the surplus of £24,000 from
the Colonial and Indian Exhibition has been giren to the Imparini Institute.
THE PACIFIC CABLE COMPANY.
LONDON 10th March.
The promoters of the Pacife Cable Company have forwarded to the Agents-General for the Australian colorios a statement in anewar to the memorandum issued in December last by Mr. Paudor, Chairman of the Eastern Erten- sion Cable Compacy.
INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON SUGLE BOUNTIES.
LONDON, 6th March. It is probable that an international conference for the consideration of the question of angar | bounties will be held in London.
A MELINITE EXPLOSION.
FARIS, 11th March.
THE ENGLISH MAIL.- The P. & O. steamer Bokhare, with the English mail of the 4th ult, arrive here early yesterday morning. The following telegrams uru taken from Ceylon and Indian pagors
The Bishops will love for their respective sex immediately.
ACCIDENT TO THE GOVERNOR OF MAOPAR. MADRAS, 10th March. His Excelloney the Governor had a narrow sscape this morning while out riding acsempa nied by Lord Marsham, Aide-de-Camp. Fis home put its foot in a hole nud one down; the Governor was thrown, but fortunately not hurt, and fccmediately remounted.
AN OFFICER SHOT ON PARADE IN INDIA. ALLAHABAD, 14th March.
A booking tragedy beunrred at Agar thio Torning, & Bowar shooting Major Neil, of the End Central India Horse, dead whitt on parade. The murderer is believed to be insane.
BRUTAL 1968ULT ON A MAGISTRATE AT KANDY
KANDY, 22nd March. There is much stir hero owing to a Magistrate being assaulted by ons Auda Jones, who had been committed for six months for resisting the polica. As the Magistrate wes coming to Court, Jones Havelled a blow on his head with a clab. The blow lighted on his nock; it it had fallen a
MR. GLADSTONE AND THE UNIONIST LIBERALS-bis aknil, the result would have bean serious. LUNDON, 19th March, The attack was pre-meditated, and prisoner ad-
At a Liberal banquet last night, Mr. Gladmitted the assault. He was ander the affects of stone declared himself to be anxions for a Tea liquor all last night, and assaulted complainant coable; understantiar with the Unioniste. He in previona case.
is determined to adhere to his malo proposals,
but hopes un agreement may be possible for too-
GREAT WIRE AT MANDALAY. -
MANDALAT, 16th March.
-$20 per sligro.
Company, Linrilled-313 por share, allora. funjom and Subghio Das Samsatan Mining Pork Sugar Caltivation Company-Ts. 19 por
slisto.
nute-845 par share. Hong Hope Varastoring Company-bit Hongkong and Masas Glass Manufacturing Ce
Limited-60 per cent, discount.
per cent.
A. B. Watson & Co. Limited Hongkong Kewloon Wharf and Godewa Co.,
Limited-X2 por cast. prem,, buyers. Singapore Insurance Company, Limited-$25
premium, sales and buyers.
per share.
Chinese Imperial Loan of 1831 B-6 per cent.
prominia.
Chinese Imperial Loan of 1881 C--9 per cent.
propi
Chinese Imperia! Loan, 1896
premium, sales.
per cent.
Chinese Imperial Government 1885 Dollar Loan
- per sont, premima.
HONGKONG TEMPERATURE.
(From Mussen. Palcomm & Co's KissTER.) April th
Barometers, M. Baromater-t
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great danger.
A savere shock of earthquake cocarred here to-day.
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it April, 182, at 10 2.1.
difying and improving measures especially with A tremendous fire is raging here. Mossrs. regard to Land Purchase. He deprecates the Edmund, Jones and Co.'s promises baru bae hurrying on of Home Bute, feeling assured that completely gutted, and the Big Bazaar is in the nation will gradually some raund to it.
THE DOC D'AUMALE AND THE QUEEN,
LONDON, 18th March,
The Duc D'Antoele has forwarded a donation of £500 to the Imperial Instiate Fund as a mark of attachment to the Queen.
THE INDIAN PRONTIER.
LONDON, 18th March, In the House of Commons this evening, Sir Johs Goret, in reply to a question, said that the Government knew nothing in confirmation of the statement appearing in a tiswspaper that the Ladier authorities will station à force of obser-
A disastrons accident, resulting in the loss of RATAral lives, securred at Belfort yesterday. While the authorities were conducting exper.
outs with the new explosivo Melinite bomis, vation in the Pishia Valley. the material exploded, killing six soldiers and Reverely injuring eloten others.
PROGRESS OF THE PACIFICATION OF BURMAN.
THAYETMYO, 16th March.
STATION,
Boll tho.... Haplong..
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30.
A tolegram has been recaited from Major Clements, South Wales Borderers, Command- ing at Yeasna, who has just returned from pa- trol duty, stating that he had an engagemoat with a gang of dansits on the 13th instant, at Kelausiu. The enemy lost two killed, one wound- ed and six prisoners. One of the men killed was
fovebor the leader of the hand, and is believed to be Boh Nga Pyen one of Boh Sheay's chief lieutenante whom our troops have been after for a long time a He was zonated on a Gorerament mule: A LONDON, 13 March. Father Keller, a Roman Cathie priest of party has been sent out to identify the body
It is reported here that Boh Shony has bean -Youghal, has been strested for refzdag to give killed by wild Chins. The Rov. Henry Ward Beecher, the well-avidvin the Dublin Bankrapley Court against
MANDALAY, 17th March known proueher. of Brooklyn, New York, has some defeniting tenants, belonging to his parish, The hostile confederacy amongst the Shan Legea scised with an attack of spoplexy. He is He was escorted to prison by a strong force of chiefs has completely broken up. The Tarbes constabulary and was grested by ovatices and of Meipon, whe was at the head of it beg an- public demonstrations of Evour everywhers on nounced that they are all coming in to submit his way to Dublin..
The only man of any importance who is still
DEATH OF THE REV, HENRY WARD BELDEER.
Lonnow, 6th March.
in a critical condition,
NEW YORK, 8th Marob.
The Bev. Henry Ward Beeoher, who had boon in za uzconscious stato since Saturday last, owing to an apoplectie fit, died today, agad 75 years.
THE KECENT REVOLT IN JILIENTA.
Soria, 4th March.
THE ARREST OF AN IRISH PRIEST.
In the House of Commons, last night the holding out in the Tsawowa of Tonsauk Parzalitas inveigled against the arrest of Father Keller by the anshoritíos in Dublin, and acoursed the Government with wilfully exasperat.
From filler information received by the ing the Irish people, in order to justify the in Ragency in regard to the revolt-in Bistris, it troduction of their coercivetocasures for Ireland. appears that on Saturday last the disaffected Mr. Arthur Balfour, Secretary for Ireland, organisers of the rising, having firat caehlored vehemently repelled the accusation of the Par-,
COMMERCIAL INTELLIGENCE,
TURSDAT, šta April.
LIPIOM.
Quotations are:-
all the officers of Bulgarian nationality in the molliter and declared that the banoful agitation New Maiwa. garrison, summoned a parade of troops and which is being carried on eccording to the Plan formally proclaimed M. Zankoff Regent. A of Campaign? in answerable for the agitation Old stwa considerable number of the soldiery sad, the and disorder which prevail in Truland. inhabitants of the town, however, remained
LONDON, 20th March.
loyal. Frequent combats with the rebels ensued, Father Kellar, refoslog to souwer the ques- Lasting until Tuesday, when reinforcemente tions of the Court, was yesterday committed to arrived from Stumla sad suppressed the revolt. Twenty persons were shot dead during the fighting, und large sumber were woundal.
LATER
The revolta" in, Silietzis and Rustchuk have baon completely suppressed, and order has been
Older Malwa
Pates (New)
gael for routempt. He was escorted to prison Renares (New)
charge of a strong guard, and by immense crowds of people.
THE PRINCE OF WALES IN BERLIN.
LONDON, 26th March.
restore. During the disturbances at Rnstchuk The Prince of Wales as started for Berlin the antira papelstion turned val under arms to to sitend the celebration of the Emperor Wil uppose the rebels. Hos!ities prevailed for 12 iam's birthday.
Lour. The participators in the revolt fled to the Danube, but they wore overtaken and cap. tored, many of their number being wonnded. The authority of the Regency is now completely restored in the disturbed districts.
THE CANADIAN FISHERIES DISPUTE.
LONDON, 6th Mareh."
LONDON. 21st March.
The Prince of Wales has arrived at Berlin.
THE CLOTURE ADOPTED IN THE HOUSE
LONDON, 30th March.
OF CUMMŪNS.
In the House of Cemmons last night the Cloture Rulo was Bnally adopted after
WAFT
President Clevoland bus signified als approval and lougthy debate by 263 votes against 221. of the bill passed by the United States Congress | The Rule will come into operation forthwith...
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The Barometer has illen in the Best an, gedit for E winds are moderate la the North bus rather stop over the Ction Sex. be operature and humility are loir mad the yeather lue,
W. DOBERCK. Hongkong Observatury, 5th April 1987,
BETEOROLOGICAL REGINTER.
Rainin
Harometer Temperature Hemidity Dimetion of wind 8525 për pienl, alles, of Fords of wind
Weather 14 ootties. $530 per pical, allos, of [9 calties. ..$560 per gical, alice.
2 cattles $510 to $511à per sheet.
480 to 492).
EXCHANGE.
ON LONDON,----
Telegraphic Transfer
Bank Hills, on demand Bank Bible, at 30 days sight Bank Bills, nt 4 months' sighi Credits, 4 months' sight Documentary Bills, et 4 months'
sight............
ON PARI..
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STEAM FOR
PERANG, COLOMBO, AND BOMBAY,
SINGAPORE,
to ADEN, SITED. PORT SAID Lasing connerien with Campanya Mail Steamers MESSINA, NAPLES, LEGHORN), and GENOA; also to MARSEILLES, all 'SPITERRANEAN, ÁÐRIATIC, LEVAN- TINE, and SOUTH AMERICAN POETS ap to CALLAO Taking Cargo at through rates to MADRAS, PERSIAN GULF, and BAGDAD. THE Company's Steamship
"ARCHIMEDS,”
TÓ TO&ROW, the 7th inst., at Noon.
Captain Canepa, will be despatched a abora
The Steamer has splendid Accommodation for Passengers and carcios a Doctor and Stewardess.
For Further Particulars regarding Freight
CARLOWITZ & Co., and Passage, apply to
Agents. Houghoug, 4th April, 1887.
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"SAIKE" LINE OF STEAMERS. FOR SINGAPORE, LONDON, AND
THE Steamship
THE
HAMBURG.
"BRACONSHIRE,"
W. Waring, Coromander, will be despatched for the skove Ports TOMORROW, the 7th
insisut, at MOON.
1349
For Freight or Passage, apply tu
ADAMSON, BELL & Co...
Agents, Hongkong, 5th April, 1897. STEAM TO SINGAPORE, PENANG, AND BOMBAY.
THE P. & O. S. N. Cole Stearathiy
"KASHGAR,"
will leave for the abovs plane TO-MORROW, the 7th April, at THREE E.M.
E. L. WOODIN,
Acting Superintendent Hongkong, 2nd April, 1887.
[686
OCEAN STEAMSHIP. COMPANY.
FOR SINGAPORE. THE Company's Eteamship.
"PALAMED." Captain Jackson, will be despatched as above TOMORROW, the 7th inst., Foon r.M.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE, Agenta.. Ilongkeng, 4th April, 1997.
OCEAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY.
FOR LONDON, TA SUEZ CANAL. THE Company's Steamship
T
TITAN;"
1478
Captain Brown, will be despatched as above TOMORROW, the 7th April
For Freight or Passage, apply to
BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE, Ageuts Hongkong, 31st March, 1887.
For further information as to Passage and
No. 50. Qaen's Road Central. Freight, apply to the Aganey of the Company,
C. D. HARMAN, Agent. Hongkong, 28th March, 1887.
NORDDEUTSCHER LLOYD.
NOTICE.
A Largo Assortment of New Estamma and. other Ware, Branzas. Tax Barricas, Screens, do New and Second-hand FURNITURE at Lowast Prices,
3
YEE
STEAM FOR-- SINGAPORE, COLOMBO, ADDN, SUEZ, PORT SAID, TRIESTE, BRINDISI, GENOA, ANTWERP, PREMEN AND HAMBURG, PORTS IN THELEVANTE, BLACK SEA AND BALTIC FORTS;
Aceo,
LONDON, NEW YORK, BOSTON, BAL- TIMORE, NEW ORLEANS. GALVESTON, AND SOUTH AMERICAN PORTS
The CompanNT'S STEAMIRS WILL CALL'AT SOUTHAMPTON TO LAND PASSENGERS AND LUGGAGE.
N.B.-ARGO CAN BE TAKEN ON THROUok BILL OF LADING FOR THE PRINCIPAL PLACES IN RUSSIA.
號生·怡
SUNG
[25
&
Co.,
COAL MERCH INTS,
have always on hand LARGE STOCKS OF EVERY DESCRIP-
TION OF COAL. Address:Cara of Messrs. Kwere Sung & Co.,
J
No 69, PRAYA.
OSEPH
STERL
1650
GILLOTT'S
PENS.
Paris, 1575.
Sold by all
Stationers ană Dealers.
And EXFECTED,
THE AMERICAN MAILA
1948
The F. M. stearter City of Rio de Janeiro, with the American mail of the 5th March, left Yokohania on the 31st March, and may be ex- pacted here on or about the 6th April.
The O. & O. steamer Grelic, with the American
MONDAY, the 18th day of April, mail of 15th March, loft Yokohas on the 5th, 1897, at Noor, the Company's Steamship and roay be expected here my or about the 11th BAYERN," Caplan Santer, with MAILS, inatsnt.
PASSENGERS, SPECIE, and CARGO will
love this Port as above, CALIJNS AT GENDA.
THE INDIAN MAIL.
Shipping Orders will be granted till NOON, The steamer Japan. with the next Indian Cargo will he rodeived on Board until P... rail, left Singapore on the 2nd and may be Specie and Parcels until 3 P... on the 17th of expected here un oz zbɔní tka 9th instant. April. (Parcels are not to be sent on Hoard; they must be left at the Agony's Oo). Contents sad Value of Packages are required.
Tho Steamer tas splendid Accommodation and carries & Doctor and Stewardess.
For further Particulara, apply to
MELCHERS & Co., Agonts.
Hongkong, 19th March, 1987.
FOR HONOLULU,
THE Ameripon Ship
TH
MERCURY,"
STEAMERS EXPECTED.
The 0.8 5. Co`satenaner Ajne laft Siugspore on the morning of the 30th March, and is due hore on the 6th April
The Austro-Hungarian Lloyd's steamor Medusu left Singapere on the morning of the [731st. March, and is due hero on the 7th April.
The Shire Liro steamer Pembrokeshira lef Singapore on the Ist, and is dus here on the 7th instant.
The Lien Line steamer Gleneagles left Singa
Captain Panoe, wilload here for the abovu l'art, pore on the tst, and is due here on the 7th inst. and will have quick despatch.
For Freight or Passes apply to
EDUARD SCHELLHASS & Co.
Hongkong, 1511 March 1887.
1348
FOR LONDON AND HAMBURO.
THE 3 LL II German Back
"HEINRICH,"
J. T. Bounsa, Master, will lead here for the above Ports, and will have quick asupatob.
For Fraight, apply to
CARLOWITZ & Co. Hongkong, 2nd April, 1887.
FOR NEW YORK. HE 3/3 L II Amerios Slip
THE
1521
*SHIRE LINE OF STEAMERS.
FOR YOKOHAMA AND KORE. HE Sternship
TH
PEMBROKESHIRE,"
Williams. Commandos, will be despatched for the abova Porte on the 7th instauf
For Freight or Passage, epply to
ADAMSON, BELL & Co.. Agents. Hongkong, 2nd April, 1897.
f682
BASTERN AND AUSTRALIAN STEAM SHIP COMPANY, LIMITED
FOR SYDNEY, MELBOURNE, AND ADELAIDE.
Un date On dete
at 10 am at 4 p.m.
30.12
30,90
***30.07
63
65
55
39
44
E.N.E.
E.S.E.
i
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b.
b,
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1.--BJ. Michlarz 193 reduced to 31 degrson Echronizeit stid su theters of the ass in lucha, tenths and hundredčka.
*.-Ty in the chadain degrees Fahrenbat.
-mi ia percoal age of saturation, the humidity of -rwtarsture with mojsines Lundage 20 - 4-icon artis Word to two points SFC OF THE Wp arording to Breaford Beals. KTATY OF THE War. B. Li sky; C. detached donda: D. drusling rain: F, fogs G. gloomy; .ily TigTit
10. exovoset j ̈"P.pazne shown; aquly: R. ráda z
theader .visibility: W. dew (wa). 9. voux;
7-Hair in inbes, regths and bundredth
W. DOBERCK. Hongkong Obsevatory, 5th April, 1887.
MAN SKING,
Dealer in FURNITURE OF ALL KINDS, JAPANESE LACQUERED WARES
KWONG
3/11
Bank Bill, an deisand
2.87
Credits, at 4 months' sight
3.94
OF NEW YORK.~**
Bauk Bills, on demand.
Credits, 60 days' sight
CURIOS, &o; do
PRICES MODERATE.
59, QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL,
Victoria Hotel Buildings.
Hongkong, 16th February 1887.
(Calling at PORT DANWIN and taking through Cargo to NEW ZEALAND; TASMANIA, KO)
HE Steamship
A
"CATTERTHUN."
Captain Darke; will be despatched for the above Ports on FRIDAY, the 8th April, at DAYLIGHT.
For Freight or Passage, apply to----
RUSSELL & Co.,
Agonis, Bong, 30th March, 1887.
JOAN C. POTTER,"
1670
The China Shippers' stemang Oopack left Singapore on the 5th, and is due here on the 12i inetant.
TOST-OFFICE NOTICES.
The autherised hint f Maile issued in connection with this paner is the ons pablished wice each day in our Exten, which is always corrooted to a musk later hour than that givan below.
A MAIL WILLS, CLOSI
For Shanghai-Per Bokhara, today, the 6th inst.. 13.00 PM.
Fur Shanghai-Per Glenartney, to day, the 6th inst., at 3.30 PM.
For Straits and London.--Per Gienfalloch, to- Curtis, Master, will load here for the above day, the 6th inst., at 30 PLAT Port, and will have quick daspatah.
For Freight, apply to
CARLOWITZ & Co Honkong, 24th March, 188
POR SAN FRANCISCO. HE 8/3 L. I. I. Amoriean Park
THE
"ANNIE JOHNSON."
For Manila-Per Zusto: today, the 6th inst at 4.30 PM.
For Haifeng-Per Freyr, today, the 8th Linst., at 5.00 PUNT.
For Hoihew and Pakhal-Par Greyhound, to- day, the 6th inst., at 3.00 P.M.
For Bangkok-Per Phra Bir Kloo, to- norrow, the 7th lust, ut 7,30 M.
For Singapors and London-Per Brecon-
Captain M. Hall, will load here and will have hire, to-morrow, the 7th instant, at 11.30.
For Freight, apply to
quick despatch.
MELCHERS & Co. Hongkong, Srd March, 1997.
FOR HAVRE AND LONDON. THE 100 A I British Ship
THE
"AMPHITRITE."
463
Anderson, Master, will lost here for the above Ports and will have quick despatch.
For Freight, apply to
CARLOWITZ & Co. Hongkong, 21st March, 1887.
THE
For Straits and Botabar-Par Kashgar, to-- morrow, the 7th inst. at 230 P.M.
For Port Darwin, Sydney, Melbourne, Ade- | laido, &e----Por Cuiterthun, tomorrow, the 7th
ínat., at 5.00 1.A
For Nagasaki. Kobe, and Yokohama.--Per Thibet, to-morrow, the 7th fust.. at 500 P..
TOT RESPONSIBLE FOR DEBTS. No
Neither the ĊAPILING, the AGENTS, nor the 583 OFRERS, wil ba RESPONSIBLE for any DEBT contracted by the Officers or the Crown of the following Vessels during their stay in Hongkong Harbour
FOR SAN FRANCISCO, THE 9/3 L I. I. American-Ship
"STATE OF MAINE" 1655 Nickels, Master, will lund here for the above,
|Port, and will love quick despatch.
RUSSELL & Co. Hongkong, 4th March, 1857.
STEAM TO NAGASAKI, KOBE, AND YOKOHAMA.
(Passing through the INLAND SE1). Taking Cargo on through Bill of Lading to WLADIVOSTOCK AND CHOULPO.
T
HE P. & Q. S. N. Co.'s Steamship
"THIBET,"
FOR HAVRE AND LONDON.
THE 100 A I British Bark
T
*FİFESHIRE,
ANGERS, Brit str. Pinkham-Adamson, Bell
& Co.
BILLY SIMPSON, Brit. bk., Bar-Master. CHARON WATTANA, Sirm. bk. Ulrich, Chinese. 475 COLOMA, Arar. bk., Nayes-Molokas &-klo....
D. I. TENNEY, Amy ship. Wilson-Win. Leggo. F. H. DREWE, Ger. bk., Rothbarl-Order. HATE E. TAPLEY. Brit. bk. Telfs-Chinese. HEISER. Ger. bk., Baenau-Carlowits & De. J. H. BOWERS, Aug 1k., Plan.-Gonsalves &
Ce
B. Greig, Master, shortly expected from B&NG-
will leave for the above places at DATT, on HL, will load here for the above Porte, and FRIDAY, 8th April.
will have quick despatch.
1968
B. L. WOODIN.
Acting Superintendent. Hoogkong, 30th March, 1887.
-
For Freight or Passage, apply to
ARNHOLD, KARBERG & Ca Hongkong, 3rd March, 1887,
1462
MANUTGAN, Brit. bk, Pantry-Ed. Schollbaks
& Co.
MART STUART, Brit, b., Thompson-Master. PROPONTIS, Brit. stu, Beasley.-Aruhold, Kar.
barg & Co.
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