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time.
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tive daya, na also, in duo course, in the Legisla- tive Collection"; in order, adds dor. Bilvah, that our descendants may not be deprived of the op- portunity of admiring how the precious time of Judges, Supreme Courts, Captain General, At- torners-General, Castles and pros of Spain was occupied in the nineteenth-century
HONGKONG.
THE DALLI 17***3, THUESDAY, JUNE 23RD, 1887.
the band. If this sort of thing goes on it will soca bogome nocesary to arm the amnhs with ex press rillas, or babies will, become scarce and tigers corpulent in Shawn,
It is stated by an authentic fast that two Euro penne ho confuud in a Chiasse prisen inside Canton City, and, further, that they see well fed and kindly freated; what nationality they are of we are not taid, but it is probable that they are. either desorters or prisoners of war from the Foreign Legion in Tonquin,
(FROM OUR CORE ZEIVINDENT.
17th May.
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PEKITA.
VESSELS ON THE BERTH,
OCEAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY, FOR LONDON, Tza SUBZ CANAL.
HE
Company's Steamship
--"JASON="
(1080
FOR SINGAPORE, HAVRE, AND HAN (Taking Carge at through rates to ANTWBE),
BUBO, VIA SUEZ CANAL
AMSTERDAM, Botterdam, Kilverpool, LONDON, and BREMEN.)
We have bootaying batoly rather n gay time at the expital, and there have been an unusually large number of visitors. Public attention bas bros centred in the stebration of the Queen's birthday and the marriage at the Franel. Logs tim.he foalivities of the week commenced an Monday by a grand dinner piyan to Prince Ching and Their Excalories of the Trang-Captain Milligan, will be desputabed as olova
Tamen at the British Legation. ThaTO-DAY, the 23rd inst
For Freight or Passage, apply to Prince proposed the health of the Queen
BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE, Agent. and the tosat was interpreted by B.8. the
Hongkong, 17th June, 1887. Marqui Teong. Bie John Walsham proposed the health of the Emperor and Empress and the wolfare of China, which was interpreted by Wr Ballook. This is the first occnsion we believe present Britlab minintar. Moriday, the Lird, was selected us more evenient to the Prince, who hat for samt te region to attend THE Stenship 24th. On the evening of the 24th 'Sir John and Lady Walsham gave a grand diplomatic dinnar, Captain .. Valter, will be deepatshed for the and later in the evening there was a grand recap above Ports on MONDAY, the 27th instant. tion of the foreign coutinnity. The handsome at ELEVEN A K
For Froiglit or Passage, apply to saloonset the British Legation Werullublare with
SIEMSSON & Co, the decorations of the diplomatic body. Wonoticed
Agents. particularly the German, Russian, Italian, and
Hongkong, 17th June, 1837.
(1188 Japanese Miniators and their secretaries. The Franch Minister retired early on account of the
CHINA NAVIGATION COMPANY, LIMITED festivities at his own Legation on kiu following day. The U.S. Minister and ismily were dabarred Legation. The Marquis Tang and his secretaries
VESSELS ON THE BYRTY
COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES. PAQUEDOTS POSTE FRANCAIS.
NOTICE.
STEAM FOR
SAIGON. SINGAPORE, BATAVIA, CO- LOMBO, ADEN SUEZ, PORT SAID, MEDITERRANEAN, AND BLACK SEA PORTS, MARSEILLES, AND FORTS OF BRAZIL
AND LA PLATA:
AIRD
· LONDON, HAVRE, BORDEAUX, DUNKIRK, AND ANTWERP,
VESSEL, ON THE ISSTH,
FOR NEW YORK.
[THE 3/3 L LI. British "Barqu»
TH
· ANTOINETTE" Captain Bangs, will brad here for the abors Port, and will hare quick dispatch.
For Fraight, upplý te
SIEMSSEN & L Hongkong, 2nd June, 1887.
MAILS EXPECTED.
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THE INDIAN MAIL The Indo-China stormer Tairang. with tho Indian mail, left Singapore on the 19th, and may be expected here on er about the 25th instant.
the pleach." &e. So you do the best you can, in the way of coping this who have refused inte gonsidering their determination, cr in obtain ing fresh parsons to fill the rested parts. Then begin the rehearsals For this a stage-manager who calls meus work requires the patience of lored the temper of an angel. Fou must be "most "camful" how you addram the members. Possibly you are polite and gentle for a long You put up with everything. Then the unlucky momout ocours, Porimps you take aɔma- Ching to dinner which does not quite agros with
Allbaugh 21st Jane was not the date decided you and, in valgar phrnesology, you "Tet out." at ee one. Tao nort day you receiva a note from "pon for wo genocal observance of the Jubilan,
There has be a great row amongst the Man the baked one, who intimates that he is not use it was nevertheless solebrated here with much to being insnitor in pubin, and nonsequently enthusiasm. Aber in the employ of Mr. Liveses on Garrison here. It seams that two Manchus of the Ganondor Depot, was drowned while had severely awaited a tras safter to the city, throws up his part. Then there is always bathing at Stonascutter's Island, Juno 151h. Mr. and the Kat-fong, who formed the opinion that that the Tamén minliters have dined with the the young man who has played the part bo Sheridan's "Feu on the Bristol Compsay have the bowker was likely to die, petitioned the Nam fore acording to face and want to play it no singer par giraz seroral very sumassful performaneas dua Hoi Magistrato. The assaltants wors arrested, fact with his part, who has had no time to learn it. ing the wask. The strike of the chuir coolies, and their case was carried to the Terter General, onlar very quickly when I do start, you which lasted for two or three days, using much who sentenced them to be beaten with bamboos know." Thea agnis thore is the performer who, incoronience, bos terminated, the coolies har and camped at the scene of the offence. Tho wever troubles to set at rohoarmis,aft till the ing come to an amicable arrangement with the Mars considered this a disgrace, and they soning arrives and then I shall como ont Government. A umber of gentleman madeatrist went Orst to the two divisional officora to na strong, and so on. Here, tad, vanity makes its topin Messrs. Marty and D Abbadies new steamer them to interonde with the Tarter General of appearanda Somebody is always objecting to Dragon on June 18th. On the 17th June, while to have the sextonge carried into effect. The being pat too inech out at sight on the stage. Inspector Staaten and a number of polios were offers refused to comply with this request. Un fitte ccossen a young gentioning who balengaged in a ruid on a gambling house, a man and therapon their Tumeue were stacked a very insignificant part, and was enpposed to be endeavoured to escape by jumping fmm the roof, sud partially palled down. The mob the
went to the General's Tamen, abeat sitting at the back of the stage engaged in raad- and was killed.
H. M. B.. Cordelia arrived here irum England] thousand men and women, in a stato of grest | from being present by a case of variolcil in the FOR PORT DARWIN, SYDNEY, AND Spesis and Parcols until 3 .., on the 22nd instant. ing, during the dialogen of two more importanÝ noters, graduatly moved his ebair to a mere prominoul part of the stage. Ila was at paec ar- Esred to move himself to a less conspicuous posi. tion. "But,” he reraonstrated, " where Juggs deck, was leaning against the port of a vessel on damage being done, hat discontent rass high. It most pleasant ovaning On the 25th all Peking
is sitting he quits hides . My friends will be present and they will want to se me. But be- sides such little traits as these, one comes ACTOS sono rather amusing peculiarities. Now, here is one that has several times Frazled
or the 16th imalat.
excitement and demanded the release of the two We hear that the old organ of S. John's, mon. This was refused, and thereupon showers Cathedral has been purchseed for Union Church. of stones were thrown into the Kanen. Final A man employed as a fitter at the Hangham ly the mob was dispersed without any more serious 16th inst., which was not secaraly fastened, and ia sail the Gooral bas telegraphed to Peking deceased fell into the water and was drowned.
The owner of the junk on which was found, forty taels of opiom packed in two bores, has been fined $500 Mr. Bowles, who appeared, Supreme Court.
Hle Excellency the Asting Governor has. given his assent, in the name and on behalf of
för izstructions.
FOLCHOW,
"IPHIGENIA,"
MELBOURNE.
were also presoat and added to the grandeur of THE Company's Steamship the gay scene. A supper and dancing led up s
THE
"TAIYUAN,"
K
at
N. THURSDAY, the 23rd June,
Noor, the Company's Stomaship
THE AUSTRALIAN MALL. "ANADYR," Commandant Delsoroix, with
The E. & A. S. S. Co's steamer Batterth, MAILS, PASSENGERS, SPECIE, and CARGO, will loare this Port for the above with the Autralian mail, loft Port Darwin on places.
the 19th, and may be exposted here on or about * Cargo and Specio will be registerad for Lon-the 8th instant. doa as well as for Maisailles, and accepted in tenusit through Marseilles for the principal places of Europe.
STEAMERS EXPECTED,
The D. DR, stounur Cassandra left Binga-. pers on the 21st, and is due bare on the 28th instant,
Tha.O. B. 8. Cola stonmor Cyclops left Siaya. Shipping Orders will be granted till Noor, Carge will be Taraved on board not-pare the 20th, and is due bere on the 26th
June, 1897, (Parcels ard not to be sent
The O. 8. S. Co.'s steamer Manelaus loft on bowl, they must be left at the Agoncy's Sagapore on the 21st, and is dus here on the Office. Contrats and value of Faokuges are 27th instant. required.
For further partieniars, apply at the Com rany's Office.
G. DE CHAMPEAUX,
Agent. Hanghong, 11th Juno, 1887.
CANADIAN PACIFIC LINE.
·PARENGERS- JAPAN, CANADA, THE UNITED STATES, AND EUROPE, VÉX THE CANADYAN PACIFIC RAILWAY AND OTHER, CONNBOTING RAILWAY LINES & STEAMERS.
was astir and weading its steps towards the W. M. Dodd. Commander, will be despatched as French Legation where, under the shadow of above on TUESDAY, the 25th instant, at the tricolour ang, an important ceremony was DAYLIGHT, about to be performed. Dr. Mirabel of the The attention of Passangers in directed to the Legation was married to Miss Conzinat, the Baperior Accommodation offered by this First-class dulcon and Cabins Are riece of M. Coustane, at first in the drawing Steamer. room of the Legalu-and-afterwarde in the situated forward of the Engines Scoon Clogs TAKING CARGO ——AND Chapel. This is the 4th marriage that bas taken Passengers are berthed in the Poop. A Refri place this year at Poking. Tie something garating Chamber ensures the supply of Frack
For Freight of Passage, apply to now and therefore worth reading. Two pretty Provisions during the entire synge.
BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE, Agents,
|2195 Hongkong, 18th Juna, 1887. STEAM TO BOMBAY VIA STRAITS. IHE P. & 0, 9. N. Jo's Steametip
"VENETIA,"
The Fouchou Eehe underatsuda that the form of Jobiles Clearution dovided upon at that part in that of a Réunion at the Club on the evening Commandant of the Hongkong Volentes, has
It is patined in the Gazette that Major Tripp. of Blat inst., to which the British Community been granted three months leave of absence, sed invites all other foreign residents. There will
brass band disconesed tumio during the core. that Captain Francia has been appointed Act-also be a display of fireworks in the vicinity of little raids anted as bridesmaids. The Peiteng
the Club,
The church was tastefully donated for ing Commandant.
A resight took place the other day, says they. Foockow Echo, betwoon some Amoy men and the the coonsion gel the band was concealed behind foo aarriers. The misunderstanding between the shrubbery and flowers. Refreshments vare pro- two parties; we learn, was on account of the lat-vided for the guests. Tas health of the newly ter having been unable to finish the work they married couple was proposed by H.D. M. von On the Lath instant a toy camed Awong, had last year, and to assist them in which theso the employ of Mr. Livesey, of the Guapowder Amoy men were engaged. This year the Amor dapat whils batbing off Stonecutters Island, men demanded the same share of work, and being got out of big depth and before any assistones refused, the result was a serious fight causing the could reah bim, sark and was drowned.
the Queen, to the Folies Forge Consulidation tion of Chan Kwok Yla.
Brandt, H.E. The Marquis Tsing and the will leave for the above place on WEDNES-
B. L. WOODIN, her Ministers signed the marriage rogister.
Acting Superintendent. The happy couple proceeded afterwards to Hei. DAY, the 29th inst., at DAYLIGHT.
Hongkong. 21st June, 1897. hangtas to spend the honeymoon.
Smallpox has been making its presence felt
1205
Chartered British Sterrebip
"PORT AUGUSTA,”
[2
The Canadinu l'ac:fio Line steamer Bohemia loft Singaporo on the 22nd, and is due here on the 28th instart.
·FOST-OFFICE NOTICES.
The authorised List of Mails issued in Connection with this paper is the one publisher twice ab day in our Extra, which is always corrected to a inneh later hour than that givan below.
A HAI WILL COSR. For Sentow and Amoy.Por Pincials kr Ayn, the Birdust, mi 9.30 A.M.
For Shanghai-Por Ozi, to-day, the 23rd For Anghai-Por Glennen, to-day, the
2,873 Toms Register, James Hege, Commanderinst, at I ka 1.M. will be despatched for VANCOUVER, BC,
I death of uns and the severe wounding of vere Intely and has thrown the foreign 008TEAM TO YOKOHAMA, VIA NAGA, DAY, the 28th June, at THREE P..
SHANGHAI.
manity into some consternation. Fortunately as yst only one foreign child bas-boon attacked with the modified affection and she is now convales eent. We kavo bed two or three storms of thun- der with vivid lightning and some raiu. We uro losing some of our residenta. Desidea the ordin
BAKI AND KOBE. (Passing through the ISLAND BRA) P.&O... Co.'s Steamship
**THIBET."
FLA KOBE AND YOKOHAMA, on TUES. 2d inst. at 2:30 PM.
For Kobe and Yokohama.-Per Tamris, to- day, the 28m iust, 19.30 13.
For Salzon-Per Wellingdorf, to-day, the
To be followed by S. 8. "BATAVIA," on 12th July, and S. S. ABYSSINIA," on 23rd inst., at 4. 20th July.
For Kobe-Ver Alwias Seyd, to-day, the 23rd
For Swatow, Amoy, and Foochow -Ter
These steamers, formerlyin the CONARD Sur-inst at 4.30 PM. vina have lately resival Now Engines and
nu How is it that the performs hus tier in defense; gave anties of appeal to the of mania for appearing in faxon wigs? An sertain performance, I rowomber being able attend to the selection of wigs personally, and requested the gentleman to rit the perruquier and select suitable wigs for themselves. Now wark the result. There were in the piece five male characters. The one who played the valgur old man ohcas & suitable wig. The m mainder, on the evening of the performance, smarged one after the other from the dressing room, and proesated themselves to my astonished graze, each in a floren wig, parted in the contre, and with a drooping envalry moustache. Sare for * light difference is fastmes they might have heen one and the ese mon. And the same rege for spouring in yellow, hair extends to the Indies. And yet they de say that tastes
Mr. W. Taskor Watt, who for the last Arathors. differ. And then you come to the orowaing part of the work the performance itself and a half years has been on the staff of the Aud here I have noticed that 6. at of thina Mail, left hero on the 17th inrt. by the P. and C. steamer Teheran for Yokohama to take ap fato seems to pursue the ariatour. No mat
the position of editor of the Japaz. Gazells. Ats general meeting of Freemasons held at ter how careful you may be, something in A telegram was received by the Auting Go Shanghai on the 15th June it was unanimously variably happens. The curtain sticking half- way or coming down in the middle of the most vernor on the 16th instant from the Secretary of resolved to bare a Masonic Precession on Jubilee State for the Colonics, to the effect that he had Day. A meeting of the District Grand Lodge pathetic scene is of course too trivial and com-
matter to mention. Then there is of much pleasure to inform him that Her Majesty will be held at 9.00 o'clock, in the forenoor, to coure the danger of your leading lady refusing had been pleased to appoint Mr. W. H. Mamy, which all Freemasons will be invited, and the individuals loft together Beldes the Italian Minis late a ring Governor, to be a K.C. 31.G., and the Brethren will afterwards form theraelves into say there were two German students. Schramejer to go through with her part bena.sha-ha-hot. Hon. J. Tussell, Acting Chist Jratico, to be a pression and wroh to the Cathedral, whore and Krauss, proceeding to Tiontin and Amer been sufficiently applauded; although; as a rale,
Beats have been set apart for them. this is not a very frequent ccarrenos The Inspector Stanton, with apsety of police, mate Mr. F. J. Sylvester, of Signor Chiarini's Cir.spectively, and Mesers. Brazier, Drummond THE performers, both male and female, have usually a fer par ionlar friends song the audience, saraid apse a gambling booss on the 17th instant vus, died at Shanghai on the 13th instant at the and Fjornson of the Customs to Shangbai, P. & O. S. N. Co.'s Steamship
We are about to loser and Mrs. Spinner will leave for the adeo place about 24 hours not to forget to all te before the cartais kellett i fali ug from a roof on to which he had widely known as a famous trainer of animals, and Mr. and Mrg: Palm who go to Canton and fuller-ager arrival with the next Naglish Mail. the tip-to-gire-me-a-hand-when-I-appear and structul suteral gamblers One man was comparatively early age of 40. Necessed was
E. L. WOODIN. Swatoe respectively. Mr. Taylor from Now- when it is finished has agually been passed climbed ton cape arrest, and another who fell from most of our readers (says the Mercury) will,
Acting Superintendent. round. It is only fair to say, however, that an the top vera ih in his endeavoursto escape from donbtless, molert the performances, last year, amateur has certainly a difficulty to contend with the clutches of the Palics, sustained such severe of the zebra and the perfortaing dogs. Those trung has arrived to join the Inspectorate whom appearing before his friends and relations injuries that he was sent to the Civil Hospital. animals were trained solely by the isto Mebore. Mr. Edwin Denby Ess joined the Customs The travelling priest from Thibet who ap- Sylvester, whose genial faos will bu milly missed. The North. China Mission of the American They nor will forget the man in the actor. An amnieur was once playing Othello, and by no Feared at the Polina aset last week to claim by circus-goors: The funeral took place at 4 Bourd has been holding its annual meetings at PACIFIC WALLSTRA MSHIPCOMPANY. | Agent, Vancouver. B.C.. and seat to us. means badly other. His sister was present, and protection from the Pulice against the annoyance o'clock the following afternoon and was largely ang-chow. The N. 6. Tract Society has aleo shortly after his appearacce leaned over and re-eveéved from the Chinese again paid a visit to the attended, a great number of friends and Masonic held its annual meetings here. Dr. Martin do- THROUGH TO NEW YORK, VIA OVER-
being present, in addition to all the spite of a fair amount of talent shows, the young toe capacity of a complainant, The Police have members of Signor Chiarini's Compony.
indeed carried oat their promise se strictly as re- A osse of some intoreat has been heard at the man, to this party at least. appeared nothing gards looking after bim that they "run himia" Mixed Court, Shanghai, when a native mstahland Legation, the subject chosen baing most
C.M.G.
a
mansfactarer was summoned by Messrs. Major Bros for imitating the labels on their makob hores with a view to deceive the public, and to the injury of the complainante. Samples of
y exodus to the Western hills whither some will leave for the above places on FRIDAY,
E. L. WOODIN, to the ports. Last Trewhy no 'fower than nine
Acting Superintendent. have already proceeded, otbora have been ordered the int July, at Fous r.M
Hongkong, 21st Jano, 1887.
SPEAM TO SHANGHAI
Forchow and Tame respectively.
here.
more nor less than our Tok with his face
on a charge of onusing an obstruction. It appears blacked. And then for a fral display of hy that he was going through some sort of per aries and, double-facedress, commend mo to the friends of the performers, who have meet formance which occasioned the gathering of likely been "gaying the performance and the large number of spectators, and at the emolusion
of his performance he passed mound the bat. bath the boxes were submitted to the Court, and performers throughout the progress of When hrought to the Police Station he said that without a very minute ozaminution of the labels. Daily News Correspondent. piece, wandering however that odione Miss Wigsby cau are the 'face to appear in public," be was desirous of proceeding to Shanghi bat and some acquaintanos with Chinese on the part or remarking" what a muff Tompkins is," co-finding tis money run short he was endeavouring of the charter, they appeared quite similar. Mr. ing bobind the sectes and congratulating Mies to collect sufficient for his passage, when he was. Pereira, who appeared for Messes Major, point Wig by on looking so well, and Tompkins on taken into custody by the Palico. His residence ad oat that his employers' trade mark was very having put Toris in the shade. Yes, there in Hongkong has certainly not improved him, as well known, and people purchasing the spurious ara few pursuits where a man has a better far as appearance is concerned, bis smart robus, or artide wenld not be likely at a glance to discoTET opportunity of seeing buruan nature is its true rather what is left of them, be haring disposed the discrepancy between the Cliinase pharacters Colones than in a performace of this kind, and in se znaer of a part of his apparel, hoing in on Mains hores and those upon the imitation His bead gear The defendant pleaded that he had a right to use to the man who delights in such stady, I can very dirty condition.
also gaze, but in its place he had provided the label, and Mr. Tesi supported this opinion, only way, by all means "gal up" some private himself with something more likely to attract and sentedly pointed out to the Assessor, Mr. Car
attention. Jacques.
This consisted of a jogs stick with a les, that Messrs. Major bad frequently reprinted wax candle on either side. The three were alight Chinese kooks, for which they were not called to and were fixed in his head by long pina which account, which remark, Mr. Carles directed Mr. On being asked if the Pereira to remember for the information of peostrated into the fesh. introduction of these pins bad not caused bien a Mestra. Major-M: C. Daily News, considerable amount of pain, he replied that while! they were being driven into his head he thought of fodand consequently experienced no pain. Ho was detained at the Police Station in order that Le might be brought before the magistrate and
thetriots
TRIAL OF A THUNDERBOLT.
The following extinct from a sentenon of the Supreme Court of Spain, recently published, is said to be from the pen of Señor Silvela, one of "the mest erlebrated" jurissonsuits of that coun-
In October last two carabiners, overtakan by a thunderstorm, took- rafnge in a shed near
Badalona.
"A thunderbolt following them, ons was killed and the other badly treated.
"Respecting this unfortunate but simpla Occurrence the Magistrate of the suburbs of Barcelona and the military authorities of the le- cality simaltadorasly insisted upon taking ay
the case.
"Nobody claimed anything against the survi- ying carabineer, no complaint was entered against the thunderbolt, and not the slightest donut was manifested by anyone as to be spontaneous as turs of the lightning which killed one and
wounded the other soldier.
"It would appear that nothing now remained to be fans but to bury thedead and attend to the
wands of the survivor.
"That might be the roasouing of anyone ignorant of the sporte of our mode of procadare; but no, it was naasssary to institute an inquiry, and both the niofl and military authorities were equally interested in not allowing the order, Harmony, and prostage of their respective courts to suffer by the aforesaid thunderbolt boing tried outside of its proper jurisdiction.
"The judge maintained that the case belonged To the ordinary jurisdiction, because electricity was anterior to the creation of the Corps of Carabineers, and superior in rank; that its right
"MATAWA."
Hongkong, 21st June 1987.
U. SMAIL LINE.
YOKOHAMA AND SAN FRANCISCO.
JHE U. 3. Mail Steamer "CITY OF RIO DE JANEIRO," will be despatched for San Francisco, Ti Yokohama, on THURS DAY, the 30th Jano, at Tube P, taking Passengers and Freight for Japan, the Uzilad States and Europe.
Through, Bts of Lading issued for traus
of Skaamera
Boilers, and unn maintain a spod at sea of Nawou, to-morrow, blus 21th inst. at 11.30 AM. from 13 to 14 kacts.
Connection will be une at Yokohama with Steamers from Shanghai and Japan Ports and at Vancouver with San Francisco by the regular Seamers-of-the PACIEN. CDANT SZEÁSIRHLE. COMPANY.
The attention of through passengers i drawn being the best built and most splendidly equip to the last of the Canadian Pacific Railway pad has ever costracted on the Amerisaa Cuotinent, and specially opted for Summer travelling.
Consular Envoises for Goods to United States points should be made out in quadrapiicit, and addressed to ft. D. E. BROWN District Freight Freight will be received on Bhard until 2.. on the 27th June.
All Parels must be sent to our Offics and should be marked in address in full; and the same will be received by us until 5 r.m. the day provious to suillog.
Tar information as to Passage or Freight apply to
ADAMSON, BELL & Co, Agents.
Hongkong, 21st June, 1887.
FOR SAN FRANCISCO.
3/8 L. L. 1 American Ship
GREAT ADMIRAL,”
FR59
For Bangkok. Per Fulkenburg, to-marow, the 2ith inst., at 4.30 p
For Straits and Calcutta-Per. Arratoon 4pear, on Saturday, the 25th ist. at 11.30 AM. Far Port Darwin, Tursday Island, Cooktown. Townsville. Brissur, Sydney, Molireurna, dela Per Deepdale, on Saturday, the 25th inst, at
the 27th in 1930 5:00 PM.
For Singapore-Pur Iphigenia, on Mouday.
Canada, the United States -Per Port Augusta, For Kube, Yokohama, Vigor, (C.), on Tulay, the 28th inst., at 2.80 r..
For Straits and Hombay-Por, Venetia, on Tuesday, the 28th inst, at 5 PM.
For Nagasaki, Kobs and Yekobama-Ter Tibet, on Friday, the 1st July, at 3.39 1.m.
MAILS BY THE FRENCH PAČKET.
The French Contract Punkot Aander will bo despatched on (HURSDAY, the 23rd inst with Mails to the United Kingdom, Muropa and pluses hoyl rio Nurier to Saigon. Straits Setlements, Batavia, Euraub, Cerlan India (vi Madras), the Australasian Colonies. Aden, Natal and the Cape, Egypt, Malta, and Gibraltar.
The ascal hours will be nhorved in closing the Muila, Sr.
The Post Office deslos ali responsibility for Unregisterel Letters coutaining Jewellery, 3:0, and, where Registration has been neglectal, will
Fisttors.
Rowell, Master, will loud here for the abore pike to enquiries inte alleged losses of such
Port, and will hate quick despatch.
RUSSELL & Co.
$1200
HOURS FOR CLOSING THECONTRACT MATES.
THE FRENCH A GERMAN MAILS. Day before partars.
Young Mer's Debating Society, at the Nether- suitable the "Formation of Opinion "-which. was treated in the Doctor's snal atte style, The Landgrave of Hesse has arrived on a vizit te Poking at the German Legation. Mr. Hol- sembe has once more paid me a flying visit.-N. The Shen-pa says that the Trangli Yamen and the Japanese Minister at Peking are con-portation to Yokohama and other Japan Ports,
to San Francisco, to Atlantic and Inland CitiesTHE axisting between the two countries,
of the United Statos vid Overland Kailways, to nlting about the revision of the treaties now
The N. G. Daily Neusa here that the speech Havana, Trinidad. und Demerara, and to ports of the Marquis Tseng, at the touchoon after the in Mexico, Central and Senth Americs, by the Cathedral at Peking, has boon much commen ed
For Freight, apply to Through Passage Tickets granted England, aying of the foundation stops of the New Company's and connecting Steamers. on in the capital. He is reported to have said Frau, and fer quay by sil trans Atlantic Bass
that he wished M. Constans, the French Minis-
Hongkong, 21st June, 1887 Ser, could continue the protection to missionaries
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BOR HAVRE AND LONDON. which he had extended to them heretofore; which paid fall fara, zo-cabarking at San Francisco
NHE 100 A I British Ship quits opposed to Chinese policy on the subject. for China ce Japan (or vice versa) within six
NARCISSUS.” But it is understood that the Marquis was dis- months, will be allowet & discount of 30 from plaasod with Li Hang-chang's having sent the Retard. Far: if re-embarking within one year, Madintosh, Master, shortly spacted hero, wil mission to the Pope to procure the appointment an allowance of 10%, will be made from Rstart load for the sbore Ports, and will have quick of a Nuncio to Chias, and this and other mat Fars. Pre-mid Return Passage Orders, wall-patch. ters have led to unpleasantness omething able for ana year, will to isnot at a Discount more in the relations between Li and the Mar
of 25 from Return Fars. These allowances 1ais, and this feeling is supposed to have in- do not apply to through form from China and Quite a number of residents assembled thispired the speech. The latter does not seem to Janes to Berge
have got on very wall with other statesmen siare Freight will be received on board until 4 r.m. his return, which is, perhaps not misel to be Parcal Packagos wondered at, and it will not be a matter for on the day previous to sailing Data Fans THE 35 L II Gorman Back surprise if he is sooo provided for in the pro-day; all Farol Packages should be marked to
address in fall; value of game is required.
Bingo, Mastor, will fead here for the above Consular Invoices to accompany Cargo Ports, and will have quick despatch.
Francisco destined to Ports beyond San
For Freight, apply to should be sent to the Company's' Offcas
CARLOWITZ & CO. NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR DEBTS in Sealed Envelopes, addressed to the Collector
Hongkong. 9th May, 1887. of Customs at San Francisso
NINGPO
8th June
se if means could be obtained for for afternoon on board the Kiangleen to with our to sit if any me shanghai. For the meantime worthy British Consal. Mr. W. M. Cooper, he is left squatting watentedly tailor-fashion on good-bye. He is on his way home to enjoy & a bench contiotally praying and telling his well earned furlough, and it would bare boon bouts. He wil be brought before the Magis very remiss to allow him to depart without some irate to-day,
little tribute of respect.
Daring his term here, he has always takon an activo part in anything affecting the interest of the Settlersont and has been at all times rely to cooperate with others to attain this and In his official capacity his urbanity gained him many admirers, and it is with regret we have to part with him even for a limited period. We wish him s pleasant trip home, and trust that his atay thors will acuter a long lenga of life upon him.
Daring Mr. Cooper's absence Mr. B. C. G. Scott takes charge of the Consulate.
sinco.
FOR SALE.
SHAMPAGNE MONOPOLE"
-HEIDSIECK, & Ca— MONOPOLE RED SEAL (medium dry). Do. "O" BED FOL (dry-
GOLD FOIL)
(axira dry).
CARLOWITZ Co., Sole Agents for HEIDENCON Co, Reims,
Der
Do.
Do
do.
On the 18th instant a number of gentlemon hy kind insitation of Messrs. Marty and D'Ab budis, accompatied the new river-steamer Dre yon, which has been built by the Hongkong sad Whanpon Deck Company for the Bervices dos Correspondances Flaviales de Toagnin, on her trial trip. Among those on board wero Messrs A. R. Marty; David Gillies, Manager of the Dock Company: Captain Lorde, Captain Superin tendent of Messrs. Marty and D'Abkadio's line of ctesmors; M. Genisa, Hesident of Son-tay; and Mr. Cooke, assistant manager to the Dock (ora There has been no regular Regatta here this pany. The steamer started justoff Fodder's Wharf spring, but a few special road have been got Ehortly after tou o'clock So then ran from ap. The last race between two four eared boats the Kowloon Observatory to the S.W. point of was the most interesting and resultat, after a hung Hus Island in twenty-eight minutos, re-close contest, in a vistory for Dr. Daly's four. turning from that point to Kowloon in twenty- The caps and crosses were, after the raos, seven minutes, that is going on an average, 10k presented, with a few appropriate remarks, by knots per hour. She then stemmed from Kowloon Mr. Klienwachter to the various prize winners. for the Channel Eocks and thence back to Chung The last week or two has brought a good sap-AGUONE'S SHERRY, PORT. Hue, the time on this ocasion being a little butter. ply of rain, which has been of immense value to The contrast spaod is, we baljava, ten knots per the crops.-Mercury Correspondent.
hour, so that the record may be considered satis- factory. The vessel then made a run up tas Canton River, and shout 2 p.m. the amembled gueste nat down to a well-served tiffin. After tifin Mr.
tossel and to the firm of Messre. Marty and
TIENTSIN.
8th June
For Hongkong, China, and Japan. Hongkong, let July, 1885.
FOR SALE.
AT WHOLESAME PRICES.
OLABETS CHAMPAGNE. HOCKS, BURGUNDY.
(125
BRANDY, WHISKIES, ALE, STOUT, MACHINERY, LAWN MOWERS.. SCALES, BICYCLES. PAINTS, OILS, VARNISH.
Apply to
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For further information as to Passage and Freight, apply to the Agency of the Company. No. 4, ecu's Road Central.
THE
For Fraight, apply to
CARLOWITZ & Co. Hongkeug. 22nd April, 1887.
FOR LONDON AND HAMBURG.
"HYDRA."
FOR VICTORIA, H.C.
M., Money Order Office alose, German Mail. Post Office closes, except the night how, which is always open out of offices hours,
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10 AM Registry of Lotters caasss., Posting of
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of 10 esats qutil
1943
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Hongkong, 131 -HARMAN, AgoatTHE American Bark
13th June,
:3
STEAM FOR SINGAPORE, PENANG. COLOMBO, ADEN, 2002, PORT SAID, MALTA, MARSEILLES GIBRALTAR. BRINDISI, VENICE, TRIESTE, AND LONDON; ALSO, BOMBAY, MADRAS, CALCUTTA, AND AUSTRALIA.
N.B. CARGO CAN BE TAKEN ON THROUGH! BILLS OF LADING FOR BATAVIA, PERSIAN GULY PORTS, MARSEILLES, TRIEеTE, HAN- BURG. NEW YORK, AND ROJTox.
THE
THE PERINSULAR AND ORIENTAL STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY'S. Steamship "ANCONA" Captain J. F. Hassell, with Hi be despatched from Majesty's Mail will
this for LONDON direct via SUEZ CANAL and ususi Perta of call on THURSDAY, tho 30th June, at FONE F.M.
"SOUTHERN CHIEF," will load here for the above Port, and will bare quick despatah.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
ARNHOLD, KÄRBERG & Ou..
Agents. Rongkang. 11th June, 18-7.
FOR LONDON AND HAMBURG. THE 3 LL II German Back
·HEINRICH,”.
71751
J. T. Banna, Master, will load here for tho
bore Ports, and will have quick despatch.
For Freight, apply to
CABLOWITZ & Co. Hongkong, 2nd April, 1887
FOR NEW YORK.
Cargo will be recaired on board antil THE 3/3 A. LI. American Ship 10 AM. Parcels and Spooie (Gold) at the Olen met Noos, on the day of sailing.
“WACHUSETT.”
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11.30 AM, when the Port Offee closes entirely. 11.40 A., Late Lettera ruuy boʻpasted on hur? the packet with Lata Fee of 10 conts until time
e of departur
Neither the CAPTAINS, the AGENTS, nor tho OWNERS, will be RESPONSIBLE for any DEBT contracted by the Officers or the Crews of the following Yeasele daring their stay in Hongkong Harbour-
AIRLIE, Brit. str., Ellis.-Russell & Co. ALBANY, Brit. str., Porter-Adamson, Bell t
Cu.
fant-David
ARRATOON APCAR, Brit. str;
ASSED, Sous & Co.
BILLY SIMPSON, Brit. k., Brown.--Glibk. Li-
vingston & Co.
DAVILA, Brit ste, Watts-A. R. Marty. FALKENETES, Ger, sir, Droger.-Moléhers &
Co.
HAMPAHIER, Brit. str., Korenish-Russell & Co. HANKOW, Brit. ser, McKenzie-2Sieinasen
*Co.
Moss, Brit. str., Titzok.Russell & Co. ORIENT, Ger. bx, Rider-Winjer & Co. PACTOLUS, Amr. sh., Buralare -Russell & Cu. PEKING, Brit. str., Hetermann-Shamssen & Co. WACHUSETT, Ame. th. Oakland.-Pustan
· Co.
W
I NG TAI &
W. G. HUMPHREYS & Co.,
Bank Buildings. Hongkong, lat January, 1890,
FOR SALE
Chs. C. Oakland, Master, will load hers for this SHIP'S COMPRADORES, STEVEDORES, Collection of about 400 UNPOLISHED For further particnlara regarding Fecioraboro Port, and will have quick despatch."
For Freight, apply to GEMS. Can be seen on application at and. PASSAGE apply to the PENINSULAR & ORIENTAL BAM NAVIGATION COMPANY'S Ofoe of this Paper.
1433 Offoe, Hongkong... Hongkong, 28th February, 1897.
Bengking, 10th May, 1857.
to wear uniform had norer been rognised, and, Gillies rose and proposed succoss to the now The French contract for making the Port finally, because not only was it pos subject to
Artlur (Lu-sban-kow) works is already a very military law, but had sötmaily set it et defiance, D'Abbadia. In response Mr. Marty thanked great trouble to all concerned, and the Chinese "The Captain Gomeral of the district upon bear those present for the way in which they received Tao-tais are in deep perplexity. By the ing this took the matter up and isad en order this toss and proposed prosperity to the Dock Pechili and Bordeans large quantities of ma forbidding further interference on the part of Company, with which he coupled the name terial have come, and as no preparatione eure the judge; ho also commiltad bis Asser, of Mr. Gilios. Mr. Githes, in reply, said made to lactarge from the vessels, and on the wis advised that the ordinances and af- that he trusted the new vessel would not only be shore and house, the delays hayo boon exacesivo : tribations of the Military tribunals des scurve of proft to the owners but would to and the bills for demurrags are serious. The the not exempt thunderbolts from their
juris-sustain the reputation of her builders in the French ungitors, whose professional morila 1 diction WbAv they transgress against an part she was going to that fresh orders from do not question, seem to have no faculty of armed anthority, that the carabineer did not that quarter would rosale. The vessel having organisation, and the whole place, works. forfait his privileges by taking the very natural by this fine reached Liatia Bay, was put about and ways of carrying en operations, mayHE
urse of sacking shelter from the rain in a hut, and steered for Hongkong. On the return justly be stated an ecofasion itself. Nearly and that even in that modest situation he ranet journey overal experimenta were made as to every day, sometimes two or three times in be considered as a sentinel on duty.
the time occupied in turning and in reversing day, there are quarrels with the coolies, masions,
The locs Supreme Court rigorously sustained the engines, all of which resulted satisfactorily bricklayers, etc. The wrangles with the Chines the judge, quashed the military order, and de- The Dragon reached the Douglas wharf abontoffials are incessant. Contentions are raised clared itself to be the only competent authority 4.30 p.m.; after baring made a very satisfactory alicut former English contracte for machinery, thunderbolts falling within its jurisdiction, spent by those or board.
FOR SALE, bɛ TO LET. Property known as THE CLIFFS," Dear Mount Gough-the Peak Apply to
ADAMS & JORDAN. Hongkong 1th February 1887.
FOR SALE. HEID. 8.1 EC K'S
to decide'as to the responsibilities incurred by trip, and a very pleasant time having been eto.; fights are made stout, rates of exchange. CHAMPAGNE, ISSO WHITE SEAL.
either in the past or at any fature time, no watter whether the partios offended were oiliaus, soldiers, or ecolonizatios; affirming that the military laws had not provided for wach a case, and that in default of a special law referring to same the ordinary tribunals must take cognizance of and bave sole jurisdiction in ell matters relating to thunderbolta.
2.
CHINA.
CANTON.
FROM CORRESPONDENT.)
15th June..
and there is friation all round. The works fo
not progress, my all the engineering energy seems to ba expanded in disputitions. If the progress la pot quickened the works which are much needed, will not be complete in three years, pro- bably not in thirty.
The Taotai Chon Fu is between Boylla and Charybdis. He is responsible for the contract. and has made himself responsible to the French
In this confisting state of affairs the plead inge, which were now velaminous and covered with stamps and senle and plentifully interlarded weeks ago, another accident happened hers last as the loss on the contract will be very large, with certificates, protests, official loftera, copies, Sonday. An aquatic Frenchman, who had and must be borno by some one, it would seem abstracts, referoness, de, reabed the Supreme started out for an evening paddle, was returning that he will in the sad manage to take the heavy Court of Spain, which, in order to throw light to the boathouse, when his oazee was jammed burden on himself.
The policy of the management of the French on such a problem, referred the cass to the gainst a junk at anekar, and the wind and tide Attorney-General who opined that the thunder being against him, he was unable to daar her, eradicate is novel. They bavo competitors Lers, holt should be considered as a civilian, subject to Two of the Club boys put off in a host, but while English, American, and German. The Chinese, the ordinary jurisdiction and not to that of the trying to tow him off his canoe was capsized with extreme impartiality, get offers from all being, however, justin front of the Club landing Tenders are received, always giving exaut coste Captain General of Barcelona,
In spite of the warning to cangaista a few syndicate by taking charge of the labourers.
E A. S.
per ease of dozen quarts, $28............. per esse of 2 dozen pints.
PAUL DUBOIS & Co.'s CLARET, GEAND VIN LEOVILLE. $35............ per use of 1 dozen quarta:
CLARET, CHATEAU LAROSE. “
$13 per mas of 1 dozen goarts. $14... per ease of 2 dozen ginis.
PONTET DANET. $9.50........ per case of 1 dosen quarts. PALMER MARGAUX
87.50.
$8.50
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No. 25, PRAVA CENTEAL.
FOR HAMBURG.
The Contents and Value of Pankages are re quired to be declared prior to shipment.
Shippers are particularly requested to note the terms and conditions of the Company's 33. L. 13. British Burk Black Bills of Lading.
THE
"TOBIQUE."
Davis, Master, will Yoad here for the abors Ports, and will bars quick desputch.
E. L. WOODIN,
Acting Superindandont Hongkong, 21st June, 1887.
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NOTICE.
For Freight, apply to Hongkong, 3rd May, 1887,
PUSTAU & Co.
1912
FOR NEW YORK.
NORDDEUTSCHER LLOYD,
STEAM FOR
SINGAPORE COLOMBO, ADEN, SUEZ, E3, A. II. Amerionn Bark
PORT SAID, TRIESTE
BRINDEL GENOA, ANTWERP. BREMEN, AND HAMBUR, PORTS IN THE LEVANTE. BLACK SEA AND BALTIC PORTS;
$180,
LONDON. NEW YORK, BOSTON. BAL TIMORE, NEW ORLEANS, GALVESTON, AND SOUTH AMERICAN PORTS.
AT
THE COMPANY'S STEAMERS WILL CALL
SOUTHAMPTON TO LAND PASSENGERS AND LUGGAGE.
N.B-CAROG CAN BE TAKEN ON THROUGH BILLS OF LADING FOR THE PRINCIPAL POR IN BUSSIA..
"SONNTAG,”.
роть
SHORTEST NOTICE,
多發嵌煤司泰榮
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Want JAPANESE GOODS at
Reasonable Prices
Go to CASSUMBEOT'S STORE, BEACONSTELD ÁRCADE,
A Large Assortment of New Satsnms and olbur Ware, Bronzes, Tea Servions, Soreens, &o. New and Second-hand NURNITURE at Lowest Pricest
H
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has always on band
COAL MERCHANT,
Haskell, Mastor, will load hers, for the Abors LARGE STOCKS OF EVERY DES RIPTION OF
COAL FOR SALE AT A MonstarE PRICE, Port, and will have quick despatch.
For Freight, apply fo
No. 85, PRAYA CENTRAL AND
FUSTAU & Co.
Hongkong, Jrl May, 1887.
THE
ALS J
FOR NEW YORK. per sons of 1 3oren quarts.
THE 93 A. 1. L. Ameritao Skip .... per esen of 2 dozen plats,"
LORMONT.
"PACTOLUS,"、 per case of I donen quarts.,
Baraham, Master, will lead here for the abces JOHN WALKER & SON'S
Port, and will have quick despatch. OLD HIGHLAND WHISKEY.
For Freight, apply to
PUSTAD & Co. 88
por case of 1 dezen bottles.
+ ÁL30.
Hongkong, 18th June, 1887. OUTLER PALMER & Co.'s
FOR NEW YORK. WINES. AND SPIRITS
SIEMSHEN & CON THURSDAY, the 7th day of July, 1887, THE 3/9 L II Norwegian Bark Hongkong, lat January, 1884.
at Fors r... the Company's Steamship "BRAUNSCHWEIG," Captain Stärmar, with
"MENTONE," JUST RECEIVED.
MAILS, PASSENGERS, SPECIE, and Rafn, Master, will lead here for the abpre Port, CARGO, will leave this Port as above, CALLING and will have quick despatch,
For Freight, apply to Bhipping Orders will be granted till-Noom,
CARLOWITZ & Hongkong, 5th May, 1887. Spaolo and Parcels until 3 P the July, 1887. (Parola are not to be sent on Baszd, they must be left at the Agency's Oliop). Contents and Value of Packsgos are required.
The Stoatser has splendid Accommodation and curries a Doctor and Stewardess.
For Further Particulars, apply to
MELCHERS & Co
| Agents, Hongkong, 13th July, 1897.
The Court concurring, and the case being how stags he was easily landed, and came up stailing without profil, commissien, or sllowance for expenses-even The French syndicate then rearly for trial, it wandely argued and elaborately with the exelaxation "Il est très difficile." summed up and decided: That although the A thief was neatly caught by one of the commt steps in and takes the contract at ten party offended was a privileged person, the same sity a few days ago. The enterprising Celestial per cent. telow the lowest English, Ameri- could not be said of the effondor, who was an
was cornered on the verandah by the servants, ean, or German tonder. Presuming that the animoney declared to be as electric spark with whom be, however, managed to keep at bar, contruct thus obtained will be carried cut ant & fixed residenos or any known profession; Tha.owner, boaring the uproar, came down, a hocently, sad that good rails, machinery, or that the fundamental reason for military juris prosenting a gun at the robber threatened to masterist will be applied, observing also that the
the very best Quality AT GENOA. Turnprit went down on hie: knees expeassa of the Ironch rudicata are very heavy, GUARANTE GENEVER or GIN in Ca404 diation was wanting insomuch as the accused aro.
and inglude items not reckoned or expended by thunderbolt did not belang to any of the armed begging for marey, when he was at a dal thir competitore, the question acinas how long of One Dogan or less, White Crystal Glass Cargo will be received on Bosed until 4 P.M. institutions of the country, and that couse-tured by the servants, whe proceeded to admi. quently, and in view of this glaring incom sister summary justice with bamboo, After will the French be able to bear the incessant Bottles, Key Brand.. patenor of the Captain-General, the asse this he was handed over to the authorities and depletion and loss? If the contracts are made In which the responsibility or irresponsibility proved to be an old affender.Daire sous, the on a larger scale the prospect is alarming, as in of the thunderbolt had to be tried, belongs to gun wax not loaded, but the effect ou the Oelas that ass China will become a bottoraless pit for
Franch gringa. the ordinary jurisdiction, and maht therefore be Hal'e norveg was the same,
The system of business is vicious, but it is a referred back to the Supreme Court of Baess As such a stara crusale has been started Jean, which will refer same bank to the Magis against the dogs here, young tigers are coming French conception. To observers, who have no frate of Badaions, handing the Captain-Grierat into fashion, and oua cosantric member of the interest in the results, this game of" beggar my sortiled oupy of this sentence and publishing community may be seen in the evening sxeris neighbour" is at once amusing And Inergetice, it in full in the Madrid Gastle for tea consece tog his map ester at the end of a string along -NC. Daily News Correspondent
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GUNS, RIFLES, REVOLVERS, CART RIDGES, SHOT, ko, '&a, ée.
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TOBACCO from Nelle. (Botterdam)
·J. F. SCHEFFER, 91,428, Pottinger Street.
2401
FOR LONDON.
HEA I British Ship
"JOHN NICHOLSON,"
153 TENNENTS ALE and PORTAL
DAVID CORSAR & SONS'
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COAL MERCHANTS,
LARGE STOCKS OF EVERY DESCRIP.
TION OF COAL.
No PRATA.
Carlon, Master, will load-hers for the above Address-Caret Musers. KWONG SUNG & Co. Part, and will have quick despatch. :
For Freight, apply to
PUSTAV & Co. Hongkong, 11th June, 1837,
Printed and Published by 8. CUATTERRIN WILOOK
Wyndham Street, Hoardens,