trasting their cortante, even the savings-baakoarrying two baskets of lime on à bombon. "Do of one of the children was brokon open and you not want to buy some litte" asked the tangor."Only the other day," replied: the Tooted. Having loaded themselves with as much donler, "I board the landlord say he would re jewellery, plato, outlery and saeb liko artiolos as i gaire be-buy some lime. Will you not wait till they could carry, they set are to the house in he wakes up" The lima baskots woro-there- several placed and made good their escape. The open laid down. The carrier wont cut to wash This jacket, brenght it in wet and stood against anh, after they had loft, succeeded in artin the fire to dry it. He had surely taken up his guishing the fire before any suvione damage station in several yamto runners rushed in.
The value of the pre- had been done.
"Whore," they asked in angry tonos of the deo- party stolon is estimated at about $2.00h. Her, "is the man who brought this lime boro?" Thors he is," replied the dealer, pointing to the A report was made to fa Polins, who has mas standing over against the fire. The line loned to the soone, and the wounded - man, is alobu nad that is the thief," replied the 'Trassen 'was removed tollo Hospital. Dicotives ranners, seizing tho mau and the lime and taking were out from the Content Station to examine thell to the yamet. They were not long in return- houseandsarrounding neighbourhood for the pur- pose of trying to obtain a olue to the discovery of thothiepos. TheChinese walolitanustated that the man landed in a boat hud, having thvi bia hands, two of thom kapt guard over kim to prevent bis giving the alarm. After a careful gamination of the bosch the detectives came to the sonelu sic that go bost hal been nard: Having reason to doubt the watchman's story in one or two other points they deemed it adrimble to place him under arrest. Up to a late hour last night ne farther areast had been mals, but the Pelico fool cantidest of searing some, at least,
of the robbers.
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of harbouring the thief and demanding a sem ing when they saizer the landlord, naousing him aquivalent to $250 as bush money. He of course protected his innocence, that he had not seen the thing, &o, &o, but as he well know this was all in vain. At inst bo agrood to give it he had in the house of ready money, amonating to about 81. They agreed to accept this som
two men to the bat took the
Jamen, where the of man was slightly beaten on tho charges made against him. Montime a rondor of tobacco pipes whose station was opposite this landlord's door and who was the friend of the old man, ran, we soọa na the two men were taken lo prison, to search for the naphow of the landlord. These we went to the yamon to bay off the old man, not knowing that the bargain was alrondy made. They therefore notaslly paid the full amount originally asked by the rauners, so that thest worthius ad more than they at Grat da. and Then the old man and his tenant were allowed to go home. And the thief was libermed at the enmo time! This was evidence anfhoient, aron if the character of the runners for integrity stood somewhat higher than it does, that the whole affair was a plot sonoosted by the ranners in conjunction with the thiaf. For the rauners are well acquainted with all the thieves of Moakdan, vach gang of whom is compelled to
the Deputy Commissioner, formally thanked them for what thor-had done, expressing bis filler in its owadistrict of the city. This is but
thanks for the satisfactory mannor in which Mis small incident indicative, however, of one of
Lobos, 99th July. wishes had boon carried out. Mr. Douglas has the hnge ulors ou the body politic of China, where the big fish eat the little fish, aul the
In replying to a question in the House of Dam had an attack of fever, bat is now well. Tom little fish eat ond" Vain are all other roformas none to-day Sir James Fergusson, Under-SeNall, who was wounded with an arrow in the till this of oil corruption is firmly taken in erotary for Foreign Affairs, stated that the nehod at Heinari is now quite well. Livesey, Ho Casa, for having in his possession about hand. But who will ball this.cat -Y. C. Daygociations in regard to the New Hebrides another member of the expedition, has recovered nino catties of oping without a parait, was Gadeas Correspondent.
tions were complicated with matters affecting from his attack of fever. othar islands of tho Poifio. Her Majesty's Go vernment strongly urged France to fuifli ter fcovenants, and had intimated that the Now He brideaquestionbad been too long pending. Every The C. N. Co.'s steamer Ching, with Austra-effort was being made by the British Foreign Office to bring mattera to a definite coastasion. bo Government regretted the question still
27th August.
Beroan Ma II. E. WODEHOUSE.
OPIUM CABE.
Chong Akok, master of the Ken Wing Tai jank, was again brought before his Worship, charged with the bragok of Section 11 of the Opium Ordinance.
Mr. Wilson (from the office of Mesars. Wot ton and Desson) appeared for the defence, and on bebalf of his afiont pleaded guilty to the branch of section 18 of the Ordinance.
His Worabip fuel defendant $500.
850, or in default six weeks' imprisonment will hard labour.
Tsunan kai, eonvicted of being in possession
of about four taals of prepared opizm and three
tzels of New Malwa Opidin without having a TA-
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lid certificate, was fined $25, with the alternative lian uils, nervad bore on Saturday morning of fourteen days' imprisonment.
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MANILA VIA AMOY ``s is ***** SWATOW.AMOY & FOOHIOW
and the enormous amount of produce which is being raised thers.
THE NEW RŻIDES QUESTION.
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The Roman Catholic missionaries at Xulu Is- and have made good progress inland. They bayO Lonvex, 26th July.
asaertained that Ethel and Holida Rivors dia. The facts in connection with Lord Charles In the coar of a statement indo in the foerored by Captain Runces are comparatively Bare ford's resignation as one of the Lords of House of Lords to-dag, on the New Hebrides insignifioint streams, and have discovered a now MILITARYISY AND ORE POLICE the Admiralty are as follow:-The Queen was question, Lord Salisbury explained that the at-river which they hare named the San Josay, in the saloon of the Royal yacht rosaiving the tention of the French Cavernment had been running almost due north, and running to the caprains of the vessols which had taken part in fully directed by the British Forsiga Office to bass of Monat Yaix, oa the, westera shores of stalla
Hongkong... Sin-Householder's" letter in your iss59 of the naval caries. During the ostemony, Lord the gravity of the prasent situation in regard to Mount Owan Stautoy. They report that the Haiphong.. to-day refers to a subject of my great import Charles Beresford sigantled to his wife, who was those alate. Har Majesty's Gavernment only country on the other bank at the river is exceed Amer ane, which has been too mach verlooked As on board the Etchantress, appointing rondes.hopal that Francs world carry into practice the ingly fertile and very thickly populated. The Foeche a rule, wherever thera is too much of one thing vous after the raview. The rule of the service opinions she had declared eu te subject, which antives were very friendly The missionaria J there manet of meanssity be a ecreesponding lack forbid signalling while the sovereign is on board, were outicsly oorrock Franes, however, desired visited 15 villages, some of them being of grantW-3
axmpt at the Royal woul. Ou the facts to conduct the negotiations regarding the Sass size, Ons contained 2.000 inhabitants. They in-stork! *** Amongst our Polise there are very many meu balag pablished in the newspaper, Lord Charles Osant basurrealy with the discusion on the feud establishing a station some 30 mtas ap the of long experience and ready tact; but there is resigned his position on the Alaiculty Bard. Naw Hebrides gaastion. The British Gavera-rivar, and bafors to wet season will zits upt the no encouragement to this sort of thing. A po- lioman is a policeman, constable is a cogit- able unil an Inspector is an Inspector; but I be. lieve that thers' is for loss regard for individual marit and distinction than amongst the military. Householder" vory pertineatly inquire why oar Superintendent should be called Captain ? Why not also haro Captain Superintendent of the Gaul?
elsewhere,
It is the reflitary aden. The notion that the Police are a Military body, which is not, thà cass, okoopt in circumstances which are probably too romote to justify the sacrifion of any present aiency with a view to prepare for such,
will zoiantato him.
REC DEFENCER OF THE COLONIES,
Losos, 27th July,
COMMERCIAL INTELLIGENOS.
The haps is generally expressed that the Qonment had so objection to auch a ecurso, but they act of Mount Yulu, in which they will be ac.
dearend facitor negotiation causing any decompanied by Edelsfeldt. lay in the settlement of either question. Lord Salisbury further informed the House that only our message had boou reesived from the French Foreign Ofies on the subjot since the 2nd of May, and that one way of an indefaite ohyraster! only.
The Morning Puet demands the immediate fortification of Thaceday Island by the Imperial antaorities. The Times also refers to the qaas- tiot of the colonial deferons, and afates that it is not surprised that the Australian colonies have refoust to accept the Governant pmpossis to fortify Albany with second rate ruament. It also desidera that if the Emperial Conterence had seloly rombied in an agriosat belas arriv- at for An increase in the Anisvalian fest, it was worth while to conceus the cɔe farinna.
LONDON, 23th July.
THE BODYKE NVICTIONS.
It woull be hard to expris: an unfavourabin opinion upon the undoubted precisacy of some of our Police with the rids. This is a valuable Lord Brossoy has written a letter to the Tines, accomplishment when it can be seared without urging the fortification“ of Albany, the cost to the abandonment of pursuits still more import-be dividei baloon England and tho colonies. ant. Among these I would wantaro to include a knowledge of the Chiuso colloquial, and also
Lospor, 25th Jalz. come acquaintanco with the languages of Ledia— Michael Davitt has presentad medals, gold Hindustanee, Gazarathi, and the mixed tongue china, and money to the one who resisted genrally used by our khantingent. Alsoamers the bailiffs at the Bodykesvictions Mr. Davitt general pursuit of the accomplishment in which is preaching a now rent campaiga, demanding a
TIN VEREMENT AND THIS NATIONAL
a few only of our Poliùs excel, that of detection, { rodastion of frun 60 to 70 pár cant.
in which the foultion havs to be stimulated, and
LEAGTZ.
LONDON, 28th July.
The Times Loring, in an article on Irish affaira, urges the Government to proclaim the National
ADELAIDE. 17th Anrust
SATURDAY, 27th August
OPIUM
37th August. 1857, at 10 am
STATION.
Momila Endphous Hangkang 384 Amay Food!to Shaugh... 72.75 Na
30.04
F1
£279 SA
..8595 per pieni, alice, of | wimai-
12 to 31 oatties.stock. $550 per pical, loo. of
(24 to 3) catties. $570 per pisal, slice of 131 to úpatties.
$1778 pur chest.
4872
161
4871
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Quotations arY >--- CRICKETERS FOR AUSTRALIA.
New Malva.... Lorror Sath Julzu d Meisra Lillyshits, Shaw, and Shrewsbury Old Malwa kina reiterate their determination of bringing a ericket teain to Australia next season, and hold Older Malwa that they are fully justifiad in this couras, from the facts of their engagément with the trustais Patus (Now) of the Association Criskat ground, and that Mr. Pabuz (Old)............. P. Sheridan, on behalf of the fattor, declarad Benaro (New) their non-complisace with Banaras (Old).. that, in ths event
is request, trustees would engage an Eaglish eterau indepsudents. They dwall strparly ca the fact that the trustees, have granted the ase of the ground to them on sil holidays during their visit, and expressad tholes as fully content to lears all arrangements in the bands of the exorativo offloars of the Association reoanal. The team will leave in the RTS. Jharia.
THE BINGEZA DIAMOND FIELDS,
LONDON, 3rd Augast.
It is anonneed that a company is about to be formed to work the Bingera diamond fields, in New South Wales. The capital of the company is fixed st £20,000.
THE MELBOURNE CENTENNIAL EXHIBITION. LONDON, 28th July..
Mars. Strostor and Co., the celebrated jew. jewellery at the Melbourne Coutonnial Erhibi-
in which practice tends to such rapid improve- want. I hops, Sir, that we may see an abandon. ment of this fooliau attempt to imitate soldiers. by which the best instincts and most important distinctive features of a polion constable are League. wakened and suppressed and those who micht hevome prominently useful as gaurlians of the The Bnglish Government are now considering psage are discouraged and drivón away. It is a the advisability of proclaiming the Irish Nations good character for mun to have that his sar-League an mulawini body. Graai discontent vants stay long with him. Why should any of prevails throughout the country, and fartherollors, will exhibit a collection of discronds and our policemen go away? Cannot we afford to uprisings are autisipated. kaap good servants? Bat I hear that some sr THE BUSINESS OF THE HOUSE OF COMMONS. tion, to the value of £230,000. Mr. Hancock, of Hikely to larve us. If local knowledge and ex-
LONDON, 1st August Bond-strest, will also exhibit a valuablo colloa- perience is norossary and useful to any ons it is In the House of Commons to-day Mr. W. Htion of jewellery. The applications for space at Wour Palico. Why should it be thrown away" Smith, the First Lord of the Treasury, an- the Exhibition are very namorous. This brings me to the point. If we have a ovuced, on hehalf of the Government, that Tho negotiatione which are being carried on Captain Baperintendent of Police-a quaei mili they intended to drop the Land Transfer Bill by Sir Vincent Barrington, with the view of in- bary offerit, sooms to imply the reosanity of a and several other, miner measures for this doing the various continental governments to military clear to supply his place during tommession, but were resolved to parsevora with the participate officially in the Melbourne Centen- porary absence. No doubt it is desirable, az a¦ Agricolinezi Allotments Bill'and a measure for nial Exhibition, are making favourablo pro- role, to bare "a gentleman" at the bead of a de- the Commatation of Tithes
gress, and as the result of his visit to Berlin the partment, it possiblu a Major or a M.A., bat
RIOT AT BELFAST.
leading morehauts there are agitating for the not when such an arrangement caverses the
ADELAIDS, 11th August. appointment of a commission Sir Vincent wholesome and encouraging system of proRLD A seriona conflict is reported between Orange- Barrington has left Berlin for Vienna, and will tion upon merits and long service. Mr. Charles men and Nationalists at Belfast. Three men onderaur to obtain the official co-operation of May, our late Chief Magistrate, and formerly wore shot, and a train wrecked by the rioters.
the Austrian (lovernment. Superintendent of Police, was a constable, and afterwards, from his loug experience, and know ledged of the habits and some acquaintance with proposed state aided emigration.
the inaguage of the people, became the best Szperintendent of Pelios that we have ever had.
.
STATE-AIDED EMIGRATION. The English Government do not favour the
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LONDON, 25th July.
IN LONDON-
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First-obas Faros granted as follows To San Francisco
...$200.00
To San Francisco and returu. 2
available for 8 months
To Livorpaol...
To London
$
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To other European points at proportionato rates. Special reduced rates granted to Oers of the Army, Nary, Civil Service, and the Imperial Chinese Castons, to be obtained on application.
Fassengers, who have paid full faro, embarking at San Francisco for China or Japao for vice versa) within one year. will be allowed a discount of 10% from Retura Faco. Thalia allowance does not apply to through fares from China and Japan to Europe.
Fraight will be rasaived on board until 4 P.M. the day pestiona to aniling. Parcel Packages will be recited at the Oos until 5 P.M. Sam day all Parcel Packages should botsekod to address in full: valus of mae is required.
Consular Invoices to ascompany. Cargo destined to points beyond San Francisos in the Valted States should be sent to the Company's Offices in Sealed Envelopes, addressed to the Cellootor of Customs at San Francineo.
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TAKING CARGO AND PASSENGERS NO TAPAY. PIA UNITED STATES. MEXICO, CENDRAD, AND SOUTH AMERICA. AND BOKOPE; VIA THE
OVERLAND RAILWAYS, AND ATLANTIC AND OTHER CONNECTING STEAMERS.
C. D. HARMAN Agent. Hongkong, 13th August, 1887, THE GIBR" LINE OF STEAMERS far San Francisco, vid Toka. TRE Stamahin "OCCANIC" will be
FOR SYDNEY (DIRECT) AND MELhama, on SATURDAY, the 10th September, st
BOURNE. (Taking through Cargo for QuesNSLAND POLTS, AVELAIDE, TASMANIA, NEW ZEALAND, &C.)
ICE British Steamer
"PATHAN" Captain Fas. Rowley, will be despatched as above 00 WEDNESDAY. the 3let inst., at FOUEM. The bamser has oxcoilent Accommodation for First Class Passengers. Fare to Sydoby or, Melbourne $150. -------
For Freight or Passage, apply to
GIBB, LIVINGSTON & CO..
Mausgery.
Hongkong, 27th August, 1887..
CCEAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY.
1646
FOR SHANGHAI VIA AMOY. (Taking Cargo and Passongars at through rates for NIKOPO, CHEPOO, NEWCHWANG, TIENTSIN, HANKOW, and Poris on the YANGTSZE) THE Company's Steamship
TH
"PALINURUS.”
3. Connection being muda at Yokohama with Steuers from Shanghai and Japan Purts. All PARCEL Packsons should be marked to leos in fall and wams will do vocsira at the Company's Ones malal Fire 3.M. the day pra- vians to miling.
First-class Faris granted as follows:-- To Sun-Francisco
$200,00
To B Francises and return, Į 350.00
available for & months. Ta Lavoro...
To Loulon
..... 333.00
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Consular Toraicas to aseo apny Cargo des
Captain Jackson, will be despatched as above tined to points bayon Sa Pescisco in the on WEDNESDAY, the Slat last.
For Freight or Passage, apply ta
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FOR LONDON, VIL SURZ CANAL. THE Steamship
"GLENEARN."
United States shoull be sent to the Compens's Otoes, addressed to the Collector of Customs, San Franciso,
For further information as to Fraight or Passago apply to the Asanne of-the-Com pany. No. 30, Qen's Road Central.
C. D. HARMAN, Agent. Hongkong, 2nd August 1987.
FOR LONDON AND HAMBURG.
Captein Brass will be despatched as obave T 15 3/5 L. I. L. British Bark
on or about the 31st instant.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
JARDINE, MATHESON & Co,
Agents.
Hongkong, 23rd August, 1987.
"OSAKA,"
[4
P. Lows, Mastor, shartly expected here, will lead her fo the abere Ports, and will have 11314 quiel: despatch.
FOR SINGAPORE, PENANG, AND
CALCUTTA
YHR Steamship
JAPAN
For Freight, apply to
Hongkong. 15th July, 1837.
TUSTAU & Co.
[1850
FOR NEW YORK.. THE 3/3 L. I. I, British S'alp
Captain T. S. Gardner will be despatched for TH the pboro Perts on THURSDAY, the 1st Sep-| lember, at NOON.
Coachow
Rank Rills, ou demand. Bank Bilis, at 30 days' sight...9/2 Bauk Bilis atouts sight
3/2
Staunghai... Nacavabi
Credits, at 4 months' sight.........3/6} Doen matary Bills, at 4 months”
25th Angust, 1897, at 1944.
THE
LOS PARIS.
sight.......
.3/81
SPATION.
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Bank Bills, on demand
ON
NEW YORK-
Bank Bille, on demanći..
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Haiphong.....
2921
Tongkatk
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Tolegraphic Transfor Back, on domanĂ.
UN SHANGHAI.—
Blank, at nightght Privato, 30 days"
Quotations are
URALES
000
--E1
W. DOBERCK.
Hongkong Observatory, 38th August, 1887.
VESSELS ON THE BERTH.
STEAM TO BOMBAY A STRAITS.
flougkong and Shanghai Brak Shares-138 THE P.&O. S. N. Co.'s Steamship
per cent, premium, buyers
Union Insurance Society of Canton, Linilal
$80 per share
China Traders' Insurance Company's Shares
371 per share. North China Insurance Tls, 285 per share. Yangtare Insurance Association-Cl. 114 per
share.
Chinaja Tuamenaca Company, Limited—$225 per
share.
On Tail Insurance Company, Limited-Tls. 149
per share.
Canton Insurance Office, Idmitol-$723 per
shara.
$385 per share, buyers.
China Fire Insurance Company's Bhares-280
per share. Straite Marine Insurance Company, Limited—
930 дол.
Straits Fire Insurance Company, Limited--
$16 um, buyera.
"VENETIA"
will leave for the above place TO-DAY, the 29th instant, at. THREE P., instead of us previously advertised.
E. L. WOODIN,
Acting Superintendent. Hongkong, 27th August. 1887.
· OCEAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY.
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FOR LONDON VIA SUEZCANAL. THE Company's Steamship
*** TELAMON"
TÓ.DAY, the 29th inat.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
I
1639
DAVID SASSOON. SONS & Co..
Acouts. Hongkong, 26th August, 1997. COMPAGNIE DÉB MESSAGERIRS MARITIMES. FAQUEBOTS POSTE FRANÇAIS.
NOTICE.
STEAM FOR SAIGON, SINGAPORE, BATAVIA, CO- LOMBO, PONDICHERRY, MADRAS, CALCUTTA, ADEN, SUEZ, PORT SAID, NEDITERRANEAN. AND BLACK SEA PORTS. MARSEILLES, AND PORTS OF BRAZIL AND, LA PLATA; AL30,
LONDON, HAVRE, BORDEAUX, DUNKIRK, AND ANTWERP,
"NYL-GUAC,"
Butler, Master, will los ? here for the above Port, instead of as previously alrertised, and will have quick despatch.
For Freight, apply to
PUSTAU & Co.
Hongkaar. 14th July, 1897,
FOR HAMBURG DIRECT. HE 3/3 L. LI. (horman Bargue
THE 3
[135
**ADOLPH" Westerguan! Master, wit out here for the shace Pork will have quick despatch..
For Freighk apulv to
EDUARD SCHELLHASS & Ca
1893 Hongkong, 23rd August, 1997.
POR NEW YORK. THE 33 L. 1. 1. Americus Ship
THE
1642 ON THURSDAY, the 1st September, at despatch.
NOON, the Company's
For Freight or Passage, apply ta
BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE, Agents, Hongkong, 24th August, 1887.
"BENJAMIN SEWALL."
3. K. Ulmer, Master, shortly expentad here, will foal for the above. Port, and will have quink
For Freight, apply to Steamship with * VOLGA,” Commandant Dovilaqus, MAILS, PASSENGERS, SPECIE, and CARGO, will leave this Pert for the ahora places.
Carge and Specie will be registered for Lon.
transit through Marscillos for the principal places of Europe.
1433
be
on board, they must be left at the Agency's Ofice. Contenta and value of Packages are required.
THE CHINA & MANILA STEAMSHIP COMPANY, LIMITED.
Hongkong. 7th July, 1997.
TUSTAU & Co.
FOR HAMBURG DIRECT.
1905
"AMARANTII,” Shipping Orders will be granted till Noox; Captaia Moriase, will lewd for the ahora Port. Carge will be received on board until r.. sud will have qulok dospatah. Spacia and Parcels until 3 7.M., on the 31st For Freight, apply to Angust (Parcels are not
CARLOWITZ & Co. Hongkong, 19th August. 1887.
FOR NEW YORK.
SCEND IN THE LEDISLATIVE COUNCIL OF WES- TERN AUSTRALIA,
PERTH, 3rd August. A lively scene took place in the Legislative Council during the discussion on the Sapple- Sir Charles Forjett, of Bombay, was probably A depatation representing twenty trades aentary Estimates, which have been the cause the best poliseman the world' has ever knownnaions waited on the Prime Minister yesterday of prolongod debates from time to time. The He was Burasian by birth, and wholly a self ta args that steps should be taken to saours the Colonial Secretary asserted yesterday, that my Firs. Instrance Company's. Captain Jackson, will be despatched as abovs don as well as for Marseilles, and accepted in THE 3/3 LII Garn Bark made man. He was an soldier, nordithe sect the abolition of the sugar burntion, be depata- "nover during all the years he had sat in the character. or appocratieu në man, He was during, tion pleaded that are legitimate moans ron-onse bel he heard so much rot. twaddle, aud courageous, patient, a good netor, know the nagiatant with free trade should be adopted to balderdash as during the present session. To tlus tire languages, could ride well, and knew how to secure this result. Lord Salisbury, in reply, ob- strong expression of opinion several members use his revolver upon ocasions. He was simply served that the question was cas of the deopost rolerted warmly, characterising the language ubiquitous aud, verily, a terror to all evil doore, monisat, and that most important issues were used as aaparliamentary. Lastly, Mr. Hensm and he was well rewarded.
intradacod in dealing with it. That working attacked Sir Malcolm Fraser. Under responsible I think, Sir, the public will agree with me men of Britain were naturally indignant that government, he said the ben member would not thin recent Police arrangements an injustice they should be made the victims of a-kind of have dared to address such words to members of hax ixen done to an officer of long standing who Continental conspiracy to class, the British that House, and he farther stated that the has alrely proved himself. it and ready for pro- marketa uguinst British workmen. There were Colonial Secretary "lived in a coward's castle." motion, aut that he should have bad it. Bhould two courses open to the Imperial Government Atremendous prour ensued. Sir Malcolm Fraser the result be that he loves the Colony to tind in dealing with the foreign Governments in ned Mr. Warton shouting "Withdraw, with promotion in Shanghai or Singaporo the Gorulation to these bounties; and of these two draw." while Mr. Hasman endeavoured to Take China and Manlis Steamship Company, Lisited YOTE P.M. vernment will be held to blame This is not courses a choice would have to be speedily maile. himself beard above the din. At last the chair- the only cats! There are others who are entitled One of those was to expostulate with the Conti- man commanded the contending parties to ease to the stap, which would have bear an onconrage-nental Gorurumsals, by which this bounty clamour, and demanded the withdrawal of the meat and stimulus all round the Fores. If pro- egsten was encouraged, to the direct detriment offensive words from Mr. Hensonu, who finally motion in those casos canunt now be managed, of the British industry. If that failed, the only complied, and order was restored. same arrangement for personal allowance should other policy was retaliation. A conference had THE ANEL-CHINESE JOITATION IN QUEENSLAND. be mada. $110 per month is not enough for already been invited on the subjent; sud, pand- leading Inspector of ten or twenty years' ing he result of that conference, he thought it experienes and good character in Hongkong uwise to discuss the probable setion of Britain. Yours faithfully.
But he assured the deputation that whatever the X. Y. Z. result might be, the British Government was Hongkong, August 97th, 1887.
determined to act with dignity and affoot.
OFFICIAL BLACKMAILING IN CHINA.
MOUEDEN 17th August.
THE HESHIAN FLY IN ENGLAND C
LONDON, 28th July.
It is reported that the ravages of the Hessian Ay, small fly very destructive to wheat, are increasing in the country of Hertford.
THE BANJ OF ABREDKEN ON HOME RULE.
LONDON, 27th July.
Hongkong and Whompoo Dook Company's Shares-82 per cent, prom, sales and sellers. Hongkong, Canten, and Macno Stourbont Co.'s
Sharos-$33 por sent: prem.
Inde China Stasin Navigation Co's Bhura
10 per ant. discount.
30 per cent. discount, nominal. Douglas Steamship Corepany, Limited-$50 por
ehare.
share.
T
FOR MANILA YD-AMOY. THE Company's Steamship
"ZAFIRO,"
Captain Talbot, will be dayatshed for the
above -Port TO-DAY, the 29th jurtant, af
For Freight or Passare, apply to
BUSHELL & Co.
General Managers.
(1636 CHINA. NÄVIGATION. COMPANY, LIMITED
Hongkong Gis Company's Shares-$125 per Hongkong, 26th August, 1837.
Hongkong Hotel Company's Shares--$190 par
stare.
China Sugar Bofining Company, Limited-8145
per share.
FOR SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE DIRECT.
BRISBANE, 1st August The Chinese Commissionera, who arrived at Tornstillo on Saturday, were interviewed by deputations from the Chartace Towers Mizers Union 2nd the Charters Towers ind Townsville Anti-Chinese Leagues, who presented addresses pointing out that Earopenas could not descend to the level of Chinese or raise the Chiness to Hongkong and China Bakery Company, Limited their level, and if Chinees immigration were not
$110 per share. stopped, nesusland would be made at badeiir.
Luzon Bugar Refining Company, Timitel-$657THE
par share, nominal. Hongkong Ice Company's Shares-51 pec
share.
able place of residence for Chinesa. General Perak Tin Mining and Smelting Company Wong Yang Ho was somewhat put out, and stProjom and Boughie Dua Semantan Mining
$10, DOTL the and of the intersiew said that who he co- turned to China something would be done for better or worse that would fit Queensland.
BRISBANE, 3rd August.
The question of the Chinese on the Clarmant Extended Goldfield is assuming a serious aspect. There are about 400 Chinese on the fluid,
In the Hion Yomen of this city there are over
The Rarl of Aberdeen, who has been inter a hundred underlings who reneko no name viewed by the Freeman's Journal, stated that he from Government. It may be understood there was overwhelmed by the depth of the conviction fre that their characters do not stand at the in Australia as to the need of Homo Rolo for pinnacle of honour among the people. Two in Ireland. Now Zealand, he said, alowed mors cidents occurring the other day will reveal some sympathy with Mr. Gladstone thas the other rios gaining methods resorted to by these wor-olonies.
in the proportion of four to one against the thien. Half a dozen of them came to this oc-
Earopeans," who have been jumping the aling pound to present me with a melon, as the malon
LONDON, 2ad August. They wore warnesï by the Chinese That if they season has set in. You will consider this gono The Czar of Russia asked the Amoor of Bok-persisted je jumping the alaima picks world b rons on their part, but the presentation has a haza if his subjouta ere willing to assist Russia al. The Chinese, very few of whom hold double object, the principal one being to remind in the event of military operations. The Amear miners rights, decline to leave the field, and the us that these worthies exist. It is in China consulted his abiefs, who, being Moslems, thras warden has not sufficient force at his command quita consistent with etiquette to accept atened a revolution if the Aneer conecuts to assist to compel them to submit to the proclamation.
If Basata. present or send it back with thanks.
BUSSIA AND THE AMEEK OF BOKNÁRA,
PROPOSED BAILWAY TO BAGDAD.
"Aperame, Ilth August.
NEWA FROM NEW GUINEA. =*_DISCOVERY OF MAGNIFICENT, COUNTRY.
the molon of these. worthier is returned, a sum equivalent to 81.75 accompanying the mossag o sends them away grateful. But if the melon is An English syndicate proposes to nouatruct a PORT MORGADY, YLA COOLTOUN, 18th July. retained, at last three times that sum is ex- railway through Asiatic Turkey to Bagdad. The exploring party, consisting of George pected. Yet with this system after all wo are
Hunter and Harmann, who were despatched by Bot entitled to find much fault, seeing we havo! The postal arrangement in connection with the Hon. John Douglas, have returned to Port Christmas visitors all expecting so mach of a the Canadian and Pacilis rents for Australian Moresby in good health. They ascended tha gift, and then if our police system is such that it nails is meeting with great support from Eng-eastern trail of the Kamp-Welch River, and could stand improvement, we pay no tax for it.
A more questionable mode of Isrying blackmail |
land.
THE CANADIAN PACIFIC ROUTE.
ENGLAND AND HAWATÍ
Company. Limited-$103,-
share.
Perak Sugar Cultivation Company--Tls. 18 per Hongkong Ropa Manufacturing Company, Li-
mited-$5 per share. Hongkong and Musso Glass Manufacturing Co.,
Lamited-69 per cont. discount.
A. 8. Watson & Co., Limited--- per cent,
proraium.
Hongkong & Kowloon Wharf and Godown Co.,
Limited-48 per sent. prem., éales. Singapure Insurance Company, Limited-$18
per share.
Company's Steamship
"CHANGEKA,"
J. E. Williams, Commstder, will be despatched as above TO-MORROW, the 30th inst., at DAYLIGHT.
any fasher particulars, apply at the Com-THE 2/3 LII American Ship rany's Office
G. DE CHAMPEAUX,
Agent Hnagkong, 22nd August, 1887.
NOTICE. COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES. PAQUEBOTS PUSTE FRANCAIS. FOR SHANGHAL KOBE, AND YOKOHAMA.
THE Company's Steamie
"SAGUALIEN," Commandant Homery, will leave for the above Ports shortly after her arrival from Europe.
G. DE CHAMFEAUX, Agent. Hongkong, 27th. August; 1887.
FOR NEW YORK,
"P. N. ELANURARD,"
"ISAAC REED,”
197
Captain F. D. Waldo, shortly expected, will load here for the above Port and will have quick despatch.
For Freight, spply to
SIEMSSEN & Co. Hongkong. 26th August, 1887.
> FOR SAN FRANCISCO. TEA. I. British Bark
Ta
"ELIZABETH NICHOLSON,' will load here and will have quick despatch.
For Freight, apply to
F1653
MELCHERS & Co.,
Agents...
Hongkong, 2nd August, 3857.
FOR LONDON AND HAMBURG. THE 33 C II Garmua Ship
「
Tü
The attention of Passengers is directed to the Steamer. First-class Saloon and Cabins are superior Accommodation offered by the TH 5/3L II American Ship situsted forward of the Engines. Second Class Passengers are berthed in the Poop. A Eatri-Captain Oakes will lead here for the above- Kerating Chamber enseres the supply, of Fresh Fort, and will bave quick despatch.
For Freight, apply to Provisions, during the entire voyage. Aduly
For Freight or Passage, apply to
Hongkong, 18th July, 1887. qualified Surgeon is carried.
BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE, Agents Hongkong, 22nd Augart, 1897. INDO.CHINA. STEAM NAVIGATION
COMPANY, LIMITED, FOR CHEFOO AND TIENTSIN.
Chinese Imperial Loan of 1884 B-6 per cant.THE Company's ship
premium.
Chinese Imperial Loan of 1884 C-8 per cent.
-pramfum.m
Chinese Imperial Loan, 1956 E- par cent,
premium.
Chinese Imperial Government 1885 Dollar Loan
-1 per cent. promium.
'NETEOROLOGICAL, REGISTER.
peshing forward got to the top of the main ango, between Mount Cobbres and Mount came to our notice htely. An old man of seventy The British Conmal at Hovelulu bas warned Brown, a height of 5,000 or 6,000 fast. They who is a Christian keeps a small inn to second the Bawaiian Government of waval pressure if report magnificent country on the other aide Isto itinerant retail traders He is poor and his they sandiste the loans contracted in England of the range, and have brought back a large collection of specimens The natives all along older wife is blind. One morning lately the traders want out at daybreak as umal with their wares,
Lonnos, 27th July. the cost are quiet, and the recent expedition loaring the door nalooked and the old mas a The French journals are rejolting over the to Morsavin and Holneri soms to have produced Jeep. Bake him them was one of the traders reports which have been received from the oolean excellent effect. Mr. Douglas assembled all in the mo who was preparing to go out, when 'zising agent in the New Hebridessa to the thriv those who took part in it at Government bunadament the door was pushed open and a man entered ing condition of the French, settlers in the islands, galow, and in the presence of Mr. H. H. Romilly
YSANCE AND TWO NEW HEBLIDER.
coMALAT. Temperaturo INTE Humidity-m so poin Direction of wind..... Forss of wind man
Weather
"FIK SANG."
Captain Leask will be despatobed za above on or about the 30th instant.
For Freight or Passago, apply to
JARDINE, MATHESON & Co.
General Managers. Hongkong, 20th August, 1887.
UNION LINE,
1605
FOR NEW YORK, VIA FUEZ CANAL.
THE Stemmadp
Previous day.
at 4p.m.
Qa date on date at 10 am at 4 pam
THE
(29.75. 77
29.79.
~CLAYMORE,”
80
32
Hongkong Observatory, 28th August, 1887.
Captain Galland, will be despatched for the sbove Port on or about the flet instant.
For Freight or Pasange, apply to
RUSSELL & Co..
Agente Hongkong, 20th August, 1887.
(1597
SIEMSSEN & Co.
FOR LONDON AND HAMBURG, HE 9/3 L II Norway, Ship
*****DEOT,*
1370
"COMET,"
[426
will loal for the above Ports, and will have quick despatch.
For Freight, apply to
CARLOWITZ & Co.
[1970 Hongkong, 16th July 1887.
FOR NEW YORK. THE 33 LI I American Ship
"GOVERNOR ROBIE," Blanchard, Mater, will land here for the above
For Freight, apply to
shortly expected here, will lead for the above Fort, and will have quick daspatol. Ports, and will have quick dospatch.
For Freight, apply to
CARLOWITZ & Co. Hongkong, 19th August, 1887,
FOR NEW TORK.
THE 3/3 L IT British Blip
-HONOLULU,"
RUSSELL & Co.
Hongkong, 23rd August, 1887.
1613
1583
THE
FOR HAVRE AND LONDON, THE 100 A I British Ship
"NARCISSUS,"
Danoan, Master, will load for the aboro Porta,
Shortly expected here, will head for the shore and will here quick daspatol. Pert and will have quick despatch.
For Freight, apply to
For Froight, apply to
1969
CARLOWITZ & Co.
Hongkong, 16th July, 1857.
FOR NEW YORK,
"THE 3/3 LII American Ship
T
"MONEAR,"
か
CARLOWITZ & Co.
Hongkong, 20th August, 1837.
FOR HAMBURG (DIRECT).
HE 100 A. 1. Iron British Ship
THE
ROMSDAL”.
1596
S. Jarman, Master, shortly expected, will load
will lead here for the above Port, and will have here, for the above Port, and will have quick quick despatch
For Freight, apply to
CARLOWITE & C........ Hongkong, 27th August, 1887. 11889
empatah.
For Freight, apply to
ww
PUSTAU & Co.
Hongkong With August, 1887.
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