TWO GALES IN HON KONⱭ. The intervening week has been marized, by the ecourrence of two typhoons on the coast of Lozon, which, although tiny broke elsewhere, caused heavy weather Rud gales in Hongkong.
Early on Saturday morning, the 17th instant. a fresh breeze sprung up which
radually increased a force
fiab rote for Warner, Blodgett and Co. and not for the bonefil of the Company,
The CHAIRMAN-Well, you are singular in that reapoot.
Mr. Groner-I don't understand that they aco porpotaal agents'?
The CHAIRMANThey held the appointment so long the shareholders choose.
·Mr. George-We have the power to remove. as the day the agency nil take it from thom any time wa
went on until it rothed the dimensions of gala At 9 a.m. the Observatory gun way hays it in ane power saw to remove the agonar Hrad cen, indieating a galo. About mean the ST . following telegrace was received from the Di- rector of the bservatory-- "Strong gale only expected or storm at aur rate it in us to blow so bard as in 1884."
In spite of the warning conveyed by the fring of the gur and the threatening at of the weather the Chinese appeared to think that there was no- thing to four, and instead of moring their junks And sampurs over to shelter remained in their As a consequence of this customary stations. many of the boats were damaged and broken up. and had it not been in many cases for the timely sssistance of the Water Polo and vitilians loss of life would also liuvo resulted. Shortly
The CHATUMAN-Yes, either from Blodgett end Co. or from Tait and Ca. at Amoy.
Captain Tunor-I quite nnderstand whyn Tait and Co. should have this preference, be
go the Company is ander obligations to them a large charóholders, but I don't so why Warner, Blodgett und Co. should have it. I have no objention to their being appointed agents, but I do object to its hoing put in this
particular form.
The CHAIRMAN-Does it make any differ. ance? The shareholders have the power to ra more them if they don't do their duty.
Captain TALBOT-Yes, I know, but practically again. I havo no objection to making them gents. I only objcst to this great preference being given to them
wished to rej
THE DAILY PRESS, FLIDAY, SEPTEMBER 23an, 1897.
carried to the reserve fand.
The CHAIRMAN They say they will not set.sprom in the neonnte as in suspense, will therefore and 2; T. W. Launert 0 and 0; W. M. Deane 49, G.
be more Un enough to most say deflejoney, and as P. Lammert ; H. L Griffin 01 W. H. Young 1 Mr. MorsI don't know about Mr. Chiates.
A. Hasdand: F. M. Mille 25; R. D. Tata 9; Cipt. The CHAIRMAN-I understood you to any he soon as the fuel dividend le paid, the balance can be. D. Caput & R. &. Horris W Powell 2:
Bolton; Dr. Fiolett 7; II, H. Loxley ; W. W. Pike 3. Mr. Moggy-Yog, I anderstood he wished to
Bowling Averages pon the Ciab retire, but if he is asked to not he may do no
The CHAIRMAN-What do you say about the resolution f
Mr. Moses-It was naver put before us. Mr. R. BusWAN-If you remember, Mr. Moses, at the last meeting yon and Captain Tel- bot were present. I could not hand you Captain Talbot's resolution at the time, but I sent bis lottar round to you.
a
Mr. Hosed-Yes, but it was only a propesial Captain Talbot 7 did not anklerstand it was to have the support of the General Managers. The CHAHMAN-Ton have not based that Mr. Moses-But thoremarks of Mr. Bhowan The CHAIRMAN He makes those remarks as shardhaline. As a shareholder he has just as Mr. DUNLOP As the seconder of the motion valid a right to say what he likes as any one else. I think it tight to say I have never spoken to Mr. Forbes about it. I am simply acting in my own interest and fer my own protection.
Mr. R. SHEWAN said that neither had he spo-
said.
CONSULTING ODMBITTER, On the return of Mr. Layton to the oolony, ho re ented his sent on the rampittoon, which now.comnists of Hoa. Mr. Ryrie, Hon. Mr. Bamonn (absent), Hon. Mr. MoEwon; and str. B. Layton. "In accordato with the articios of socational then gentlemen ru tire, bub being eligible offer themselves for re-election. AUDITORE.
The auditors, likewise retiro, bus
vers. 1. E. Cox and L. Hauschild, offer themselvor fez re-election.
DOLOLAS, LAPEAIR & CO., Geners Managers.
- BALANCE HUSET FOR THE YEAR ENDING ST
JURS, 1887. AMSETB.
To value of Co.'s steamers: - Haiphong, Formosa, Namaz, Thalse, Fokien, and Hailong 732,500.00 to value of wooden wharf 20,000.00 To value of buoys and mooring
at Swatow, Amcy, and Hong- korg, and slow-lane
boata at Then!. To valas of bags and ways
To Hongkong and Shangla
Corporation
s
Моллов
For Ten Lanings and Over.
150 899 14 43551 838 15797 12 81741 868 210 013217 (557) 36
14 0 2110012 $18.55
121811 70275 19-17 1217665915 32 1037 1 of 94023 908 34 1497
.
F. H. O. Wilso
C. 9. BATU.....
B. Q. Smith
H. Davao..
11,466.50
2,241.34 Banking
E. J. Corou
A. K. Traver6.
M, D. Grah
700,812,31
For Three Ironge and Over.
A. Shephard 59,483.13
W. H. F. Darby 31,208.6 Sergt. Savage.
To talince of claim on Oriental Bank
Corporation in Liquidation
after the receipt of the telegram from the it is imprasible to take the agency from them ken to Mr. Forbei in reference to what he bad To sath sought Observatory the gale apparently reached its height and blow with vigour ap till about 4 pm The tide by this time had geas, and although the wind continued the son was not nearly so rough.
Jr. SORGE-Why not leave out their names, In the evening, about 9 o'clock the wind againnud teave the appointmon to the discretion of rose and blew hard accompanied by bary the General Moungsta E showers of rain till after fluight. Many of the steamers in the harbour took shelter, in the early part of the day, bobind Stonecutters Island and in Junk lay. A surione neoilout sccurred
shortly before nasu.
A passage boat was lying. at anchor, having chout forty persons on board. when she was dashed against mother bout and was seriously damaged. She at once her to fill and sink, bat being obsorred by the Water Police they hastened to her assistases and rescued sul on board. A sampon containing two woman was dashed against the Pray Wall and both were were thrown inte the water. One was resoned, but the other is supposed to have been drowned although no report to that ef- foot has been made at the Police Station. Alarga junk was broken up opposita Messrs. Russell and Co.'s houg. She bad on board about a dozen
The CHAIRMAN-Wo connot very well do that Manila originally was on the same foct ing as Andy, BER Warner, Blodgett & Co. hate taken virally the place of Peslt, Hubbail & Co
Mc. DUNLOP-I understand they hare a great number of votes in Manila who will sup- Purt them, al the Manila shareholders in foot.
Captain TAL-I don't think my motion be carried, becuase I think they have 1,100 shares at their back. I merely wish to plsco it on record. When the Company was formed I
objection to these perpetunt agencies. The CHATEMAN-At that time your objections or roadly of au account, bessuse the people who started it hold the shares. They thought it would turn out a good thing. Unfortunately t has not turned out 30.
Captain TALPOT--I don't object to Tait and
The CHAIRMAN said if the motion went to.s rate he would vote against it, but that it would ultimately be carried there was no doubt
Mr. Moses-As it in the wish of the shar- holders we will ratira.
Mr. GEORGE-Why retire?
Mr. R. BHEWAN-e have overy confidence in the ability of the Committee, but we say wo cannot afford to pay then. And, furthermore, they have not the time to attend to the business. Mr. GEORGE-I don't see that you can say tant, if thay like to give the time.
Mr. R. SHEWAN-Well, their servione would be merely neaton, as it is proposed the fus should be
Mr. MoGES-No, we simply retire
The motion was then put and carried, only the. Chairman voting against it.
Captain TALBOT-Is the Chairman voting in his own teme only?
The CHAIRMAN-I am voting as Russel and Co. andis my own name, but not on accomat of the Manila sbareholders, becarasa, although we
To troights dus 30th June
To Handry accounts receivable
To London, Singapore, and Saigon Agen-
discount Melton
fo value of coals in gudern
To valno of oxpats in hand
To value of 1 abatt in harden patg To value of nautical instramma in hout
LADIESTIZA
By proped capital-
20,000 shares at $59.00
1,144 shares analette.......
16,850 akaros
11,800 23 J. Dneton.......
F. H. Sawser
IK 193.35
14,781.20
a. Striable...
4. Stewart
229,809.67 A. J. Lach
3.377.4
719.49
HW. Dick
T. Lammert
Hie Warship said he proposed to discharge wara takea to stop the holes and very little water the third and fourth prisoners, but to allow entered. The damage done to the rossel is, how- over, nonsiderable, sight plates being broken and somed prisnner out on bail as before.
Mr. Caldwell objected to that coarse. There art & dozon frames. The damage is being way nothing to connect him with the burglary, basilly repared while the vessel is lying along. He could not be bound over as a defendant inside the wharf. The cargo appears to have suf this case because he was wanted as a witness for tured scarcely at all, nor apparently is the wharl the prosecution. If no prima facie oss bail any the worse for the collision. been made out he ought at one to be relieved of The thirty-three men who are charged with tho stigam of the charge. He submitted that being ennearned in the Tsim Tatai burglary, there was every rossoe for his application being were on Saturday, the 17th instant, again gronted that the man boat ones discharged. The benght boforu ile Magistrats. The evid only thing that could be said of him was that he enco of Hans Lasson, who was sleeping In had voluntarily made a statement in which he aathe house at the timen of the burglary and whe sikled the action of the Polisa. Thore was neither was wounded in trying to prevent the entry of law nor practice for each a proceeding as that the burglam, was theu. Mr. Lasson identifed contemplated. He quite understood that in the two of the men, ons as the man who Bred at him interests of justies it might be desirable to es- and another as one of the man who attacked the or the man as a witness but that could not be house. The evidence taken so far having in- plicated va only of the prissors, at the condu done by binding kira over.
Ilia Worship said he would grant Mr. Cata.sion of the baring on Saturday the remaining well's application and discharge him with the wouty-eight men were discharged. The esse camo on again at the Police Coart on the 21st other two.
Mr. Caldwell said he did not think for a moiastant, when after bearing some other evidence ment that there would be any dioulty in get the magistrato discharged three mere of the prisoners, the ease against the remaining two, ting him to appear as a witnes
who had been identified by Mr. Lassen, being adjourned until yesterday.
The caso gulust the remaining two prisoners was rerzanded till this morning.
Moh Ayuk was then brangli hefore his Wor- ship charged with unlawful poassssion of certain articles belonging to Mrs. Wohlters.
25:13 103:45 0.99 3 977 10220 82o 028519 120 16 831
We understand it is probable & company will 265 3 17762 990 651 25 3.48
be formed in Hongkong to take over the Ton quin opium farm. The mode of collecting the 355 6 87
Maria Wollteranaid-The articles in ceart are opinta tax in that country has been under ocasi 695915 197171149 501 416-40 3031717-94 part of my missing property. I know nothing deration for a long time past, and it was deabt. 30 290, 7: 262 of the prisoner. These articles were in a box in ful whether the Government would keep the mattor in its own hands or let out the monope 904741 2992014-16 my roam.
298N 19213123 Prisoner gald the large was a false one. Shoy to a Parmar. The latter course has been fi- 61 210 12 17 know nothing of bow the things came to be icnally determined on, and the Farm has been ob 33 554 35 13 har house. Her husband was sway at pensent. isinel by M. de St. Matharin, whole offer was His Worship remanded the cass till next much, the most advantageous for the Govern The following gentlemen lae bowlel-C. H.6mes 5. rok land loket: 0. H. Lust and 1; 4. Toltek morning ehee the prisoner Mai Ayak was comment. M. de St Mataarin represents a syudi
Imad 8, Capt. Porter 0 and 1: W. f. Morrey and 2.mittee for trini at the Supreme Court. F. Walkinshaw ; A. B. H. Drew 2; A. P. Stokes : Busu. L. Fymes 1; and Carr, Fose and Than son without ass.
1,0618 W. P. Xueleen' 109.09. Smith.......
A. H. Jackson
$1,233,227.18.A. C. Hawkins.
8. ....1,000,000.00 57,200.00
Natha
942,800.00 9,473.41
By underwriting account of the company By reservefand 29th June, 1885 371,704.16 By amount written of prost sid loss count on 30th June, 1826 NA KAT
55,555.85
127.230.01 18,000.21
11,222,48 128,612.06
By sundry account payable... By suspense acconat, Oriental Bank Cor poration Narjanta
mou, who managed to support themselves by Co. having the privilege. They had a right to know their feeling, we have not been instrreted By profit and loss account...
elaging to the mast of the junk until assistance was rendered them by some of the employs of fears. Blackhead unit Co. The river steamer Kiukiang brenght down with her four fisberanon whom she had rescued off Lintia.
On Sunday, the 18th inst., although atintervals the wind blew in strong gusts, with a few sharp raia equalls, the day was much finer, and the sea considerably exlmer.
fell
make any arrangement they could whom the Company was formed. Bet I don't admit the right of Warner, Blodgett & Co.
The CHAMMAN-But is it not better they sbould be the agents when they are backed by
the majority of the Manile shareholders? They are preferred by the Manila sharobolders; there fore it seems to me it is better they should be there. They have more influence than strangers
would inyo.
.
Mr. DUNLOP proposed that there be only one He said two auditors auditor fastead of two. seemed unnecessary and that ous could surely do all the work there was.
The CHAIRMAN aid he understood the object of having two auditors was that one should keep a check on the other.
PROEIT and Loss Account, Sira Jave, 1887. To dugos nesonat
To remuneration to enruiting committas
Mr. DUNLOP said that he had done & grest. To auditors' fosters for
deal of auditing in Tandon in connection with large companies, and he had no second anditor to keep a check upon him.
Mr. GoBGE-Ak, they didn't know-you well enough. (Laughter.)
Mr. DUNLOP, continning, said it was simply a matter of economy, and he thought one auditor
balance of profit and loss 30th June. 1888 to date
ES sufloient, or, as they were reducing the Br profiton running NTS
By proft on wharfageda mala capital of the company, the two auditors oughtar profit on crale supplied to steamers......
Mr. R. SHEWAN-AS economy is the order By profit on Hongkong moorings, s. of the day, I escond the motion.
Mr. GEORGE aid he was in favour of two au- fee. He asked what the fee was. ditore, but perhaps they would take a smaller The CHAIRMAN said he thought it was $100
Captain TATROT-I am not objecting at all Scarcely End the wind and rain abuted from the foregoing gade, than ominous telegrams from to Warner, Blodgett and Co., but simply to the Manila gare uraing of aneller blow, and principle of the thing, I don't see how it is a strong wind sprang up about 7 pm. on beneficial to the Company that they should have Tuesday areuing, the 20th inst, and blow this permanent agency.
The CHAIRMAN-It has born stated before it vigorously throughout the night and the
to take the fee of que. greater part of Wednesday. Torrents of rain is not permanent, but only for so long as the
sharekcidery oboose. Würe on Tuesday night, and there
Mr. GEORGS-If their influence wanes thoy soire heavy showors on Wednesday. All busi- Dess aflost was suspended and the junkebo removed.
The CHAIRMAN-Blodgett was the man, to all and supaus took shelter on the opposite side. The English rail ateamer Brindis on her intouts and parposes, whe did the work whon rival from Shanghai vant over to Mala-toug. Peals, Hubbell and Co existed.
Captain TALBog-I don't want to insinnató The Pacific Mail steamer City of Rio de Janeiro, which should have left on the 21at anything against them, only I don't think they iust was obliged to postpone her departure should be given this permanence, because prao- until daylight the next morning. Sevarit ticully it is giving them the persoanent goy, other vessels are also unable to leave for They have the bulk of the shareholders at their their different destinations. Little damage bank, in fact all the shareholders at Manila appears to have resulted from the gale, so far Es at present know. A jinrickahn was on Tuesday evening caught by a sudden gust of wind and carried right off the Prava into the sea, from whence it was rescued only after much dif cults. A bost containing some of the apprentices from the Elizabeth Nicholson who had come nu-
each.
Mr. GEORGE-Perhaps they would take $50. The CHAIRMAN said he was in favour of two auditors
By proft on Tansui mocringe, d
By
-au ezohange account....
By pron contributione from itomans ies and Hongkong and Whampoa Dook Company By interest aucocut
3,577,86 2,000.00
$139.689.42
2,093.25
2,791.65
POLICE COURT.
17th September...
DEFORE ME. HI. E. WONOUSE.
HONGKONG.
faste, composed, we believe, of Hongkong Chinese. 4cccrting in the Courrier d'Haiphong the som pany will Leves a capital of 1500,000 francs and will be styled the "Socité fermière de l'oplam du Tonkin." The term for which the facin bua
The past wook has been more than 1nally evout-been int is live fears, from the let January, 1888, fal. On the 17th fost, at a special meeting of to Batecomber, 189. Thero is to be a con the Chamber of Commerce Mr. A. P. MacEwen tral bolling stablishment and bonded ware. was ananimously nominated for the seat at the house at Hanoi and u halk at siphong. Logistative Council vasated by Mr. T. Jackson. The Logislative Council met on the 19th inst., when Mr. MacEwan took his seat, and the Act
Lis
The steamer Tec-chore, which arrived here an Saturday, the 17th inst, from London, consigned to Bears. Jarlina, Matheson & Co., is at pro- THE FRIM-784-TSUI BURGLARY. The thirty-three men charged in connection Garorno stated that a despatch had bean sat fitted up as a telegraph vossal and has with this burglary were again brought before received mousing the appointment of Sir 209 miles of cable on board which will be laid be George William Dos Vax to be Governor of two Formosa ued the manialsal The cable bis Worship.
Mr. Caldwell appeared for seventeen of the longkong and that he would proceed to take will probably be laid from Foanhow to the Pea- ap bie post by way of Canads. A minute adores, and thance to Talwan. The Frechen will leave here to-day, and the work of lay men and Mr. Dennys for the remainder.
by the Acting Governor recommending a veze
ing the cable will commence at once. The Tha aridegro was taken of Hans Lesson, who of $25,000 towards the Jabilen Fond was was in the touse at the time of the burglary: laid on the table. The Connoil then went Fee cher in a new steamer, and was built by for 12 months to dateƏBƏRLƏRSİN TAPPA
500.00 and was wounded in attempting to prevent the tuto Committee on, the Public Health Bill, and Messrs. Win. Deford & Sons, of Sunderland, for
entry of the man.
Wits said- am an apprentiss engineer long discussion ensued on Section 71, which the Chines Telegraph Sorries. She is provided To remuneration to
office expenses, &o, &o, for 12 months. 10,000.00
123,619.6 at Kowloon Docks. I reside in the same hoces Provides that 300 cubic feet of space shall be with all the naus apparatus for the laying and To baluuce
as irs. Wohlteza. I was there on the night in allowed in every dwelling-hotas for each adult repair of submarine cables, ami in addition the question and was present throughout the attack. The Hou: A. P. MsoEwen neved an amendment carries six large gans. Of these, four are in the that the air space should be 200 fost instead of 'tween decks, with specially constructed water- I was sleeping on a sofs in the office. My win-300, which was seconded by the Hon. I. Ryrie. tight ports, and two long rouge 6-inch Arm. 1.1.1.is dows were open. I was awakerod about 2 a. The Acting Attorney-Gondral declined to accept strong breechloaders are on the upper deck. For a noise outside. The next moment I saw a kiya- the amendment, and further diaression ensued the sccommodation of those latter, which are ar 123,780 81 man coming in at the window. From the noise Eventually the Hon. J. Bell-Irving proposed, ranged at how and stera chasers, the windlass 3,307.03 I thought here was a fire. He had a new woo- and Hon. P. Cister seconded, that the section be and staring gear bar bean considerably 2002 den club in his hand, and I thought he was one sanded by substituting 250 fast for 300 feet malifted, so that they may offer no obstruction to MacEwea withdrawing 990.83 of the fire brigade. I got up and seeing he was Mr
amend the fire. The guns are mounted on oylinders 70.48 pet a fireman I krocked him out of the window mont. The Conneil then dividert, when the feet in diameter, built of steel on the 'twear decke,
Immediately afterwards I received two blows on the head, one over the left ear from a sword and amendment was lost by a majority of one and the stern weapon has an all-round fire up to Bareral sthar sections were subsequently dis 68deg. before the beau. The hell is of Siemens- the other on the back of the head from an iron enswil, and passed, the various sections of the Martin steel, 4-inch thick, and meanres 2201 fant bar. I Lid ander a large table. Fire or six $138,885.42 Chipcae etrack at be with sword to try and get Bil te-nambered in accordance with the altera. by fost by fest. It is fitted with triple- Lions, and the Bill reported. Two galan, bing expansion cogiaes indicating 1,100 horsepower. me out.
One of them stabbed me it the tail end of typhoons on the Luton roast. have and is calculated to drise it at thirteen kants aa the left side, another she fu the right leg passed over the Colony, bas on the 17th instant, bear. She is a vossal of 1,033 tons gross register. Being unable to dislodge une they drow away the and the other on the night of the 20th, neither table and got me out. Some of them beat me them, however, inflicting much damage ou After going further conversation on this point
THE HONGKONG CRICKET CLUB.
with clubs. They were told by ma of the men property whether ashore or afloat. A couple of Mr. DUNLOP-You want people who contri. Mr. Dunlop'e motion that there be one auditor
who had a ride to desist. He then took aim for fires bare plac occurred in Victoria, the first in instead of two was put to the meeting. The bute cargo, not simply these who have shares
The following is the report of the Cricket about two minutes and-fired, but missed me. Winglol-streat on the 15th inst., when No. 39 The CITATRAMy experience is we gel as roting being equal, the Chairman gave his cast.
was then dragged by the arras Into quotiur room was destroyed and No. 41 partially burned. The Olab for the 1985-87-
The last few days hero boen hotter than has, Several of the men beat me with clubs and bars gocond fire broke out on the night of the st ruch ergo from Warner, Blodgett and Co. asing rots against the motion, which was cooard- wo got from Peele, Hubbell and Co., the game ing lost.
The CHALEMAN-I think that in all the busi-To the Members of the Hongkong Cricket Club.
GENICKMEN-The Couttee have now the low on the back. I fainted, and when I reonvered I cargo at about the same lates
Captain TALDCI-I wish it to be understood mess. I thank you very must for your attendance ourcof making their annual report on the past cricket faund myself lying on the flour on my right ideiast. in No. 73, Queer's Boad West, which has been kuowa for many years, calminating in Sup- 1 Curtiusinnate anything against Warner, Blods be require another mesting in working paste which are recinte berewith die My face was covored with my left banil, and I was comp.etely gutted. An extraordinary most day is a strong rate, groen has longing
Lima tocenfem the resolutions passed to-day and The note
Steamship Company, Limited; was held on the close by. During the Anavy rains four natives were they were not aware of it. I saw the Chiusunan 31st inst, when resolutions providing for the re- killed by falling walls, 6. The Customs Tan- gett and Co.
The CHAIRMAN NO. I only asked you bet the same time you must be prepared to bring balance of $3,284.88 to the credit of the Cheb on Sist could soo what the men wom doing althoughing of the shareholders in the Chins & Manila tile showing that a typhoon has been reging As manal, a list of Merbor, with the batting and who had fired at me standing at the deer watch duction of the capital from $350.000 to $175,000 der, which huleea to the Lamooks Lighthouse, Balting Committee, who have retired. case I saw you did not vote either way, I wanted forward some names to take the place of the Con-August last.
There is a rico balon junk ashore none to the bowling averages for the sazrin, is also ed ing me. I lay motionless, and in about five mi-and for apposting Mesers. Warast, Blodgett was lost in llops By when on her way book. B. Rabertson stande at the head of the list with nutes he left his post. Tudor the sofa on which MT. GEORGE-Have they retired P
Co. the agents in Manila vero passed. Tho remuneration of the Coraulting Committee was Fivo Rocks; she is supposed to be from Anoy. The CHAIRMAN-Mr. Moses has retired, and batting average of 24,19 per inrings. F. Even had boon sleeping was a small box in which I
ran by 2. B. Bart with B.66,-both excellent perform men talo out the box. The box ws hidden by roports of the Donglas Steamship Company, dry. A steaner from Any tried to low her any rats that will he for your consideration.
Captain TALBUT-I think we might pass a
the covering of the safe which had been dragged Limited, and of the Hongkong Crisket apparently, for her bitte are brakan.
Ou Banday a large passenger hoat capsized offs that the man must have had previous know Club bare been pablished. The prosper- Mr. DENUBESON--Thou it is equally applicvata of thanks to the Committee for their pasta loss than 1 and were than 3 minge. T. E. De
services. I am sure they understand it is simply ins has a batting average of 33.57 for 3 innings and ledge that the bos was there. He opened the box tan of the Chius Ginger Manufactoring near Son Towaag about ten miles NW from The hare rcanlting in the loss of over 30 lives, and searched it. I saw him romave something but Company, Limited. Las boon tamed. as a matter of aeonomy that this has been passed. à. Shepherd a bowling average of 6.83 nor wicket.
The principal evorece were f. E. Davies, 121; W.
There was neither
Considerable damage has been caused by the prope a vote of thanks to Mr. Chaler and Robertoon, 113; & da C. Scan.sn. 3 iwiz); 4. was unable to set wist. Mr. Moses for their past services.
money ner jewelery in the box that sight. Il Compacy's works are at Bowrington in the pincipally women. J. Lesch, 20. A. Bramwell, f; H. Fo. 67 (not
promison farmorly reampied by the Hongkong Mr. R. SREWAN Necorded.
Ort: E. J. Cor. 6: A. 4. lol, 65 (not cath; A.
Thon yesrahad the sofa. He lifted up the sofa Steam-Lentry. It is probables company will high tiles to the Hands and piers here-kmoy Carried ananimously,
K. Travers, 6; M. D. Gruden, 03; sud F. H. 0.
covor and found the jewellery, mediator be formed in Houghing to take over the Fuselie Correspondent.
A paper by Mr. recovered from toy swoon and before the Tonquin Opin Farms. In all, the
began robbing the house they asked the amah Schroeter, of Canton, advocats the opening where the master was. The anab told the of Wonchow-fo, on the West River, as the master was not there, and they thou be
shore sad were rolarning was taken possession of by the wind opposite the Harbour Master's Of and carried down to the Sailors' Home Here they managed to land Inspector Swanston got them beds at the Home where they remained all night. The baroctor appears to have varied little during the blow. On Tuesday at 4 pm. stood at 29.78 At 1 p.m. it had fallen to 29.71 steamers than any one else, but it is a question At 4 p.m. it wns 29.72 and at 5p.m. it had risen
to know whether you wished it put dora-
Mr. GROBA-Can yon suggest any one elsof Captain TALBOT-I don't wish to suggest any
Honghong, 7th Septemper, 1987.
I
CHINA.
SWATOW.
- 13th-September
it stood a 29.70. On Wednesday at 9 a.m. it one else. They know more about running the he does not think Mr. Chater will remain. Ab next with 20.50. The highest bowling avarage kept my jewellery sad money. One of the also redneed to a nomival amount. The suRust There is no one en board of hor; she is quite
once more to 29.73.
THE BRITISH BARQUE
SIMPSON" ABANDONED AT SEA,
of principle.
able to Amoy.
Captain TALORI say I objected to it at the "BILLY formation of the Company. I don't wish my
motion put.
The original motion was therefore declared: rried. Captain Tausor moved that the remuneration
M. DUNLOP If it is at all necessary I will
to F. O. Wilene with 8.58 runs per wicket,"clovaly
ATORY.
FOLM, SA.
the 12th.inst, sixty miles oast of the Fratas @hoal seems self-evident, namely, economy. The buyi- free will, and I has not been biassed by any one and Atoy en route, under the Captaincy of H. Fogut to rot the house, We have two good watch tresty port has been published and commented pro, are still giving mash trouble in the nor-
Sandakan.
We learn that the Agents (Messrs. Gibb, Livingston &Co.)received a telegram from Manila of the Consulting Courtitten be $3 instead of repeat that I have not spoken to any of the on the 15th inst. reporting that the British $4,000. He said-eiter the present circum-partures of Russall & Co. is reference to my bargao Billy Simpeon was abandoned on Monday, staness of the Company the object of this reotion Ration today. It has been entirely of my own She was dismasted and leaking. The exptain Dess of the Company, reduced to two steamara, bas and uren have arrived at Manila The vessel become so perfectly simple that the serviess of was bound north with a cargo of timber from Cameniting Committee seam to me perfectly unnetegeary. I don't think the gentismer the Committee at present consists of would care to draw a sum of money amounting to more than one per cent. of the capital, and I am sure they will not stand in the way of this The nonsuccess of the company has ben a great hardship to many, sul tow that we ara putting it on a proper tooting and making conomies the sam of $2,000 is a great consider
CHINA AND MANILA STEAMSHIP
COMPANY LIMITED.
economy.
Anextraordinary general meeting ofthe China Bud Man Steamship Company was held at the office of the General Managers, Mrs. Russell and Co., Hongkong, on the 21stinst, for the puration to us. pose of passing certain special resolutions. There Mr. DUNLOP secondai. He said the motion. vare praent Messrs. W. H. Forbes (Chairman), J. S. Mosse (metabar of the Consulting Commit te), E. George, F. Bandera, R. M. Talbot, B. Byramjos, P. F. Grimble, D. J. Danlop, W. Showab, and R. Siwan (Secratary.)
The SECRETARY read the notice convening the mealing.
seemed to meet with the approval of most of the shareholders, both in Manila and elsewhere.
Mr. R. BHEWAN-We could not tell the exact words of Captain Talbot's resolutian. I took to you Captain Talbot's letter, and that was all wo got.
The CHAIRMAN--Captain Talbot did not write his speech and hand it over to us.
Mr. MosxB-Of course they are quite right.
cu. Har Kehler, a talented pianist, has given
Jennings
station.
Mr. DINE--The whole correspondenos how It might have been proposed that the Committes Treasurer to the clone the purpose of receiving the prisoner was armed with a club. I saw himnouncing that Her Majesty has approved of the aud the Mining Department at Canty to con-
a nominal fee.
.
Wilson, Cinis played bonty-four matches, ni
The Formosan savages, according to the Hu. ains about stationary. was only once defeater. The number of Mombers re
2967 was sent to Fonchow playing at Swatow
thern part of the island, and have recently billed Mr. Moa-s-It is not of account of the feag, and prored vifurious on every occasion. The thanks
Hall Chiarini's Oirom has continued ita cidad to march against them as soon as tho wan
ober beanmes cooler. porta for the hospitable manner in which they trusted est noise. My opinion is that the dogs wer but only the manner in which it has been rate of the Club are cun to the communities at the several dags over there but they did not make the elight tar utesful pianoforte recitals in the City many persons. The Governer has therefore de- our representatives, and the Committee hope that kept quiet by the cool. When the men left I entertainmeats with two or three intermissions
The Hupto states that since Lin Ming-chuan, The matter was not left to na to consider.
Captain TAL-You know as much as any these friendly competitions will be of annual en told the pock and amak to help me into Mrs. on acuount of the storms, the farewell perforGovernor of Ferms, memoristisor for the Im
renee. The Clue is also indebted to Messrs. Doaglas Wohlter's room, where some clothing had been
mance taking place last night. one else.
Lapraik & Co. for the special facilition afforded 7 sat on fire. Afterwards they took me back to the Mr. Moss-Only what I saw in the paper.
Wa nota the return to this Colony, on the 19th perial sanction to open the sulphur mines in that island, and addressed the Governors of the re- them for eauveraneo of the team to and fro.
sofa and I gave the opok orders to put out tho tire The Lawn Tennis Championship Con, presented by
Jennings, M.A., Colonial Chapiaio, and Mrs.spective provinces bespusking their aid in favour of Formosan sulphur, the sulphur merchants at J. Coon, who, so set the Cup, must win two years man and asked him where the robbers came the late President, Mr. Atwell Dixon, won by E. at once, which he did. I then salled te the watch inst.por P.&O. stesner Hydaspen, of the Rev. W. consecutivaly."
The Italian erniser Rapido, Captain Cravosia, Canton have become alarmad, feat their basiness The Club has to thank Colonel Anderson unt the trous. He said they had come in a sampan and officers of the Northamptonshire Regiment for their immediately on landing they had tied him and
She is homeward an article, and u merchant named dag kindness in allowing their band to play during matches the other watchaxe by the hand- but they could arrived here on the morning of the 15th inst should be injured by the competition of the Tai-
We regret to have to record the retirement of H.
not show any macks. The cook might hare from Shanghai and Amoy.
ing the sulphur trade, and submitted them to Captain TALBOT don't see how the resolt-ons from the Lepersty Treasurership. He has given the alarm to the Police if he chosen bound, her relief being shortly posted on this Yang-nin buy draw up four regulations regard.
sorred the Club in diferent official capacities for
I identify the 20th and 30th prisoners as two of
A despatch has been received by the local to the Governor of Kwangtong. The Governor tion cald have been put in any other form.
The CHAIRMAN-It could not have been put petion of 18 years, and his loss will be much felt.
thu man who attacked the house. The 30th prí the funnnial year.
soner was the man who fired at me. The 29th ramont from the Secretary of State Anhas therefore ordered the Provincial Transurar in any way that would have bean more pleasant. Peter Lindly undertook the duties of Honorary
celebration of the Jubilee in Hongkong taking ait upon the proposed regulations and report
to him their decision. The anasi meating for
All the prisoners were committee report for the past anson and of paseink walking about the room.
FOOCHOW A forester of the Botanical, department a few the semounts and electing the Committee and co
clubs. I saw sheat sight or ten ma in the days ago found in their home amongst the reeks The following says the Fobchow Echo) is a for the comlur souses, will be held at the Parion, armed. Sone had swords, some kniver, and some plan on the 9th November next
houso, but I believe there were others outside. on Mennt Gough a pair of miss sonag Indian nige illustration of the nastiness of the opening COL. ANDERSON) on Friday, the 22 September, 1887, at 5.10 p.m. sharp.
Several of the men had torches, and ould see badgers Mydans enllaris) Mr. Ford is having of Wonebow to foreign trade:-To save a little H. Foss
Absent.
by their light perfectly well. I could not re- them brought up with a spoon, and they promise extra expense for carrying, a Losmas sent this M. D. GRAHAM, A. K. FEATRE
Membore of signias any of the other men oxsopt the two well. The discovery le of natural history iute-year chop of Flowery Pekoe to Wenchow, aVÌ W. H. F. D11, Presdont (Committed
bare pointed out. This was the only night in rest, and the animals will form an attractive ad- Anding it impossible to wall there, ha shipped it 4. J. LEACH
which my jewellery was under the sofa cover. Idition to the collection of animals in the Gardens, by steamer to Shaugbai. Now, although Shang that night. The 33rd prisoper is one of the ment reived their first official announcement of does not seem to be a market for Flowery Tekooz, watchmen. He was on watch that night and it The following are the batting and bowling was his duty to gire the alarm. I do not know the appointment of Sir George William Des and the parcel in question had eventually to be Vaux us Governer of Hongkong. His Excel-re-shipped to Foochew, where the chests arrived whether he was there that night I have never loucy was expected at Tancouver on the5th inst. in such bad condition that the whole chop had to soon either the 20th or With prisoner before to and should therefors arrive in Hongkong about be re-packed into new packages. A lưw days my knowledge.
There being no evidence against many of the the end of the present month or commencement afterwards the ten was soll at a fair market price, defendente and Inspector Quincey having in of nort, probally in the Canadian Paciflo steamer bat to judge by the teaman's face, he did not
Abyssinia.
make a good thing out of it, and says he will not Signor Chiarini bos beca conspelled to try that experiment again. abandon the idea of taking his great Cirus
A curious, although in China parhaps quite a and Mongerie on the proposed visit to Canton. common use came to our katwledge (says the This dealsion is due to the objection of the Ma Foochow paper; the other day. A fi-pao up the nicipality of Shameen to the show being located Yuen-Foo river in want of money, neused a num on that settlemort, as they urge its grescace hor of men of having stolen Cato fraits in the would be very dangerous to the preservation of neighbourhood, and most of the poor fellows good order there. From Hongkong the Cirous shelled out as many dollars as they could spare The five man charged in connection with this will go to Macao to exhibit for a short season. in order to avoid a closer acquaintance with police As will be seen by reformann to the adrectise in the city when, they say, they fear "moro were again brought before his Worship. Mr. Caldwell sperou for the first sud second mont of the Hongkong and Shanghai Banking
however, one of the victime had been employed 3 32 94 18 45 other two were undsloded.
3278 15 prisoners, and Mr. Holmes for the third. The Corporation, several changes have been made in strongly even thau iar As it happened: the directorato consequent on Mr. Groto's early for many years as godown coolie in a foreign 3.20 228
departure for Europe, Mr. C. D. Bottomley hong, and as bs had not left the place at all during The following ovidence was taken :-- Hane Lassen, cross-examined by Mr. Caldwell, takes the Chairmanship, the Hon. J. Bell- the tea-season, it was out of the question that he 33.50 said- piaked out the man who is standing frat Irving is Deputy Chairman, and Mr. S. Chould have been thieving miles away from 310 140 900 now as one of the men who were present at the at- Michaelsen (of Mesura. Melchure & Co.) has the Foschow. Therefors bis masters, when apposled to, gladly proved his alibi to their Consul, who, 892 task; on the house. I did not see him take any seat on the Board vacated by Mr. Grote.
A fatal sacident occurred in the Earbour on the with his anal kindness, laid the case before the 83 thing. I only saw him go into Mrs. Wohlter's
The CHAIRMAN-We are not so sure of that.
ba abolished, whereas it is simply to give them been in favour of it.
The CHAUMAN-But we are mat no SUID of it. When the Coiopany was formed it Captain TALBOT explained that it was simply The CHAIRMAN-I don't think it is necessary was thought nachssary to hara a Consulting as a matter of economy, and to avoid the cost of for me to make any remarks on this occasion. as Committee, as most companies have, and we don't stering the articles of association, that be had I think the notice is sateient for the sharh feel so sure about the wishes of the Manila proposed the resolation in the way ho bad.
Mr. Moste-Aay way it would have been holder and the alightenment of the general sharaboiders, as they have never been explicitly public.
stated to na Wo have asked for exploit instruc-right if you had given the Consalting Committee Mr. Moss proposed, and Captain TaLaortions with regard to this, and they have not yet notion secole, a resolution providing that the Senior been received. They have sont over their proxies, Captain TALBOT That, I understand, has
been done, and I myself informed you. Parinet Principal Representative of the Ge which hald, but have not given instructione U
The CHAIRMAN-We have simply been trying norol Manager for the time being resident in this point I know they want to have charges Hongkong shall be the Chairman of the Com-roduced. Perhaps you would. Lke to see car to Ind out what the shareholders wish, and to de charges reduced. The misfortunes, of the Coa-what they wish. 1 wish to have the cervicas of pany hava thrown a great deal of work on os. & Consulting Committee. As I say, by relieving Wabase better earnod our remuneration than its of a Consulting Committee the shareholde
show that they are not against the General the company bud beon successfal..
Managers, so personally. I have nothing to say
pany.
Carried, Mr. GROBGE proposed, and Mr. DUNLOP condod, a resolution for redneing the present capital, $350,000, divided into 3,500 shares of $100 each fully paid up, to $175,000 divided into 3.500 shares of $50 each, by cancelling paid up capital which has been lost or is durepresented -by-available assete,
Carried.
Mr. GEGROEIt ecome a large sum topay for
the management of two steamers, does it not ? about it, but I profors Consulting Committe.
The CHAITHIN Well, is net so much now, becuase there are not so many at work. We - are not paying $2.000. I hare not taken mine
for some time,
Mr. B. SHEWAN said the amount paid was $1,500.
SIT GRINSLE propoend, and Me. W. BREWAN seconded, a resolution ee aypointing Messrs. Warner. Blodgett and Company special agents at Manila, in lieu of the late Moasra Peole, Hub- ball and Company,
Carried.
Mr. DUNLOP proposed, and Mr. BYRAMJEE seconded, a resolation for expaoglug Article 11 and inserting in its place an article empowering
Captain TAROT We had a meeting at Masila at which it was understood they wished to abo lish the Consulting Committeb altogether, and I understood they had written to Russell and Co. stating that that was their wish I think they are unscious this'sböntä.ba áno of the economies The CHAIRMAN-As far as we are personally
the General Managers to appoint, remaherate, concerned I can only say we would take it as a
and romaro local agents and appoiet new ones complimut, leaving everything in our handā, at ang ports (including Amar had Manila) on and not buring anybody to congalt.
Captain TALBOT--I am sorp. Mr. Moses un- dorstands it is simply a matter of economy..
The CHAIRMAN-Yes, thore has been no cont "plaint-as-to-the-way they have attended to the.! business.
Mr. DUNLOP the contrary, on the last posion they showed great business ability: No two men in the colony could have better served. the interests of the company. I think overy one is pleased with them.
The meeting then terrsinated.:
THE DOUGLAS STEAM.SDIP COMPANY, LIMITED
P. I. Ở TỪ IDM
J. Q. P3TEX
EL J. Coxox. Acting Honorary Secretary.
averages for the season 1888-87 :--
BATTING AFERAGIḤ 10% THE CLOD.
NEO
doyd
For Tou Tanings and Over- w. 8. Kobertanz
Fos
4
A. de C. Seanlan
E. J. Coron
A. K. Travers
M. D. Graham
C. 9. Targ
T.A. C. Hawkins..
(1. Y. Coxon........
B. H. Sawyer .....
G. A. Brauwoli.
0. Holworthy A. H. Jackeos.... FH. Wilson
The following is the repart of the Douglas Steamship Compray for pressutation to the shareholders at the fearth ordinary general a. M. Banter
eating the hold at the offers of the Company E. W. Disk
W. H. F. Darby ... on Saturday next. --
··. Dawsonrad
2 113 578 2218
4 6739 | 20 50
4 1429 163467
60260
-1606
052 284 15 53 23361456
3 $710 12 85
1180 E
13
14
12
37 KR
8
26L00
-4-3 20*100
11
1214
411 60
For Three Innings and Over.
191--235
the tormination of, the "Specix! Agencies of Nr. R. SHEWAN-If a poll fa 'taken the mo Meas. Tait and Company and Messrs. Warner. tior, would be carried. It is the wish of share holders at Hongkong and Manila that the Con- Bludget and Company.
Kr GEORGE said he did not quite son the oh-sulting Committes should be abolished, and at jest of this resolution. He presumed the Gene Aroy that the remuneration should be reduced.
The General, Malingas have now to submit to the 4.0, Stokes zal Managers already had the power this resolu-If the Committee retain their places it will el
ply mean another mosting. My. Chater and Mr. shareholders their report on the fourth year's work-R. O. Sadthedinng many m
.........' 10 tion proposed to vivo.
The CHATENAT wald the General Managers ogas bays too farge interests of their own to ing of the company, ending Beth June, 1887. After had the power of appointing sub-managers ex-be able to attend to the Mauil Steamship Com-nsying all rannius expenses, prezis of insurance, re.
A. P. Stokes
uneration to courulting committao, and auditors copt at Amoy and Manila, and they could not pary. Mr. Chater, for instamon, is not here foes, there remains a net profit of $123,612.00, and in T. E. Davies
A: J. Leach.... remove any agents Proeptat places other that tc-day.
wordance with the articles of samointion, and with Amoy and Manila The shareholders were tho Mr. Mon-Mr. Chator' istantion was to the connurrance of the shareholders it in proposed to Capt. Porter
Sergt. Savaga only persons who would remove the agents at resign. This has taken us quite by surprise as appropriate this amonat as followe these places, and it must be done at a general it bas never been brought before the Consulting to place the sum of $51,111,38 to-reserva fand, R. Carr. meeting.
Committee. Had it been brought tafere as we bring the aquivalent of & par coat on the valna of the D. E. BewIAR steamers, wharf, morgings, &o,, on the 30th June last, G, Grimale... The motion on being put to the meeting was would at once bare withdrawn. At prosont we declare a dividend of 7 per sent, on the paid pH. Bakar, carried, Captain Talbot being the only aburo intend to resign. A MA
capital of the empany, absorbing further som of Major Riddell
AA, Parkin holder who did not vota forit, and he did not vote Mr: R. SHEWAN-Injustice to the Chairman 35,990 and leaving balance of $8,504.08 to be car against it.
it should be stated he has bevor draw his foe at tied forward to new sean Temui khan the car.F. Hayllar...
Owing to competition on the. Captain Taxao, la reply to a question by the all, and therefore it only affects this other mem-ins for the six months ending 81st December, waro J. D. Saunders Chairman, said he did not cltogether agree with bers of the Committee.
very small and to this must be attributed the falling H. Vickers À. Veitch.. the motion, as it practically made Warner, Blod- The CRAISMAN-This motion does not in the prosis as compared with last year. The
opposition was withdrawn in the spring of this your, O. P. Padior gett & Co. the perpetual agenta as long as they abolish the Committee. onned a certain number of shares, The Compa Mr. R. SHEWAN and as the work will and a satisfactory arrangement has been made with P. W. Busa..
the shippers at Amoy and 7
à Tamani - murder ao obligating to thom, and he did to nominal perhaps they will consent to serve.
No Jos or bignalties have to be reported during A. B. JL Brow not see why they should be made perpetual Mr. MOSEN said he thought the Committee the past rear, and the steamers are all in an olleiert. Lammert.
A. Shopberd agents. He had no objection to their being made cught to have been informed of this.
C. H. Geso... agente, but he dit object to their being appoint Mr. R. SHEWAN-This is not an original The new ale Baitan paved in Hongkong on ed perpetual agents.
motion. It is Caplain Talbot's motion, and it 12h Jaly, and her cost will be ipolind in next year's 3. Little
Looount. She will prove a valuable addition Major Darios..... A favourable opportunity offering G, H. Potte....... estap the steamer Huilong, the general max Capi. Collinsos. for the als af sgere with the advice of the enlling scimmittee de C. W. Dickmor
G. Stewart sided to dispose of her sed the sale was completed in
The CHAIEMAN-But they can be removed by the shareholders if the shareholders choose to bring forward a proposition. The only thing is that they cannot be remored by the Gezeral Stangen.
Captain TALBOT-Bat we know that when ence they are painted it partially impossi ble to remove them again beanse they lays a certain numer of pharos at their back.
The CHAIRIAN-You might say on the other hand that is why they are appointed. Do you vote against the motion f
was out to you as soon as we knew of it
Captain TALBOT-I think I mentioned to you that I intended to bring forward this motion.
ME. Moses-You did not tell me the nature of the motion. A taas
Captain TALBOT-I think' st
Me Mon Not the nature of the motion Captain TALBOT-I is vessary to have some
to not, and as there will be nothing to do par
haps the present ombers of the Committen
would coneant to not, Were running against
other steamers and economy in of the utmost im Darin Tausor-No, I simply want to pro- rortance. The present remuneration is one por ters guinst it. I look upon it as a parely selcent, on the capital.
1
pat it there for estoty as I was alone in the house By the last French mall the Govern haiis a very important mercantile emporium, thero
timated that there was no likelihood of any he ing produced which would implicate them in the orime, His Worship discharged all the defendants except the 20th, 24th, 29th, 29th, and 30th.
The further hearing of the case was adjourned
till Wednesday, 21st us, at 10 am.
21st September.
roor. The club in court is not theons I saw in frat morning of the 20th inst. through alleged careless anthorities in the city. The consequence was prisczer's band. He was dressed in blae clothes.navigation of a stem-launch. It appears that the that the ti-pen raontved a heavy punishment for to I was able to recognise him by the light of torches launch Kerz-chan ran into a sampan in the bar bis rastality, and the coolio told his employers 4some of the mon had with him. I am quito cer-bour and, owing to the shook the fatter sustained, smilingly The ti-pae have got bambos 8tain first prisoner is one of the ass. His fane a girl, sowed Wong Lia Ho, seven years of age, chuw-how."
*581 1999 | AZUNES |
hind.
2 by Mr. Lassen.
NINGPO
SHANGHAI
made & great impression on me, I would nct was thrown overboard and was drowned. The Caro to swear to any of the other prisoners. The father of the deceased lodged a charge against
Wa Mercury) regret to record the death of 855firet prisoner had a blus turban ou at the time, the master of the Kam cura, named Li Yong,
There is not the slightest doubt in my mind that charging him with causing the death of the girl. Mrs Lord, the wife of the Rev. E. 0. Lord, The chief mate of the steamer Geelong, who is D.D., of Ningpo. She was confined (child still Brst prisoner is one of the men I saw walking sboat in the house. I cannet swear that ho offer charged with assaulting and having fired at a born) on the 14th instant, and died on the 15th ed me any violenca I was nushla to see who Chisaman who went on board the steamer for from the effects of cholera, &. We are also strook me with a club as I was struck from be-purposes of business, was brought before the sorry to state that. aoverdiag to ene advioss, magistrate on the 17th inst: On the application dated the 10th, the Rev. Dr. Lord was danger. Inspector Quincey said be had no further exi- of the soliciter for the defence, the case was no augly ill with cholera, and his death was hourly maraded till Tuesday, the defendant being allowed sxpected. Mrs. Lord was interred at 480' p.m. denne to produce.
His Worship said he should like to have the out ou lail Some evidence was takes on Tues on the 16th inst. evidence of Dr. Yare as to the injuries recived day when tho caso was again remanded till yesterday, when after hearing another witanas,
The British barque Batavia, which got on Mr. Holmes said his Worship would see that the magistrate dismissed both charges.
Intelligence has arrived from Amoy of the shore about two weeks ago in the Yangtze be- 7- the medical evidence would in no way affect hi 863 lieut. None of the stolen proparty had been total loss of the German schooner Niederhof, tween the Two Bensons, and was sold at public 575 found in his possession and one of the evidenos Captain Rabath, on Sunday, the 11th-ins at auction, and which was afterwards got off and During the typhoon which blew brought to Shanghai, war again sold at auction had implicated him directly or indirectly in the Taiwan-fa barglary. Nothing had been brought forward on that date the Mederhof dragged her anchors on the 16th inst. for The 2,050. We (Daily 150 to show that he was a party to the attack and drifted on to the rooks, where she soon be- News) believe she is to be broken ap.
The seventh annual meeting of the China 450 Under those ofremstances he asked that he mea complete wreck. She was a vasel of 197
tons, and had been employed some time on the Shipowners Association was held on the 14th 430 might be dischargod.
His Worship seked Inspeater Quincey, what trade between Amoy and Formosa, leaving the instant at the office of the Agent; Shanghai. formar pert on the 6th inst. for the last time. After passing the Directors' report and accounts, 26 thore was against the third prisoner.
Inspector Quincy stated that weapons and The caplain and crow were conveyed to Amoy by the shareholders agreed to wind up the Company, and Moesra. Morris, Gallos, M. B. Cook, and 1-insignis of the Triad Eoolety had been found in the Douglas steamer Thal
On Thunday morning, the 15th instant, Bannerman were sppointed a Coismistos with 50his house. But there was nothing to doonest
him in any way with the case. A further charge as the P.&O. Co.'s steamer Lombardy, the same power as a Board of Directors to cALTY The repart-of- The following gentlemen battet fr less than three would be brought against him par Ordinance which had just arrived from Bombay, was out thu dissolution, and wind up the Association to ran in conjmation with the Pokios and Formos, Of the and owing by the Orienta! Bank Corporation inrings:-Kay, J. Grace and 9; G. A. Tome 11 8 of 1887. He had nothing aguit the fourth going alongside the Kowloor wharf sheas advantageously as possible.
been found in his house. Ife also asked that if about twelve feet long on the starboard bow, one amounting to Tls. 4,095.96, had been more than two dividende of 62 per ovat he been paid since and H. 1. Motifs and JW Mathews prisoner accept that the box of cartridges had collided with the wharf, making two holes of the Company showed that the net earnings. our last report, but sa tho last payment was made in and 0; F. Walkhishaw and 16; R. C. Warren 0 and angust, talons Atridesi eppears in the present so. Hastings Fand 7; Col. Rest and 7: F. E.
the level of the water line. Prompt measures the working showing a loss for the year of Tis cut. The stor has Low paid in ril 971 per Daniel 1 and 01 H, L. Gymea 17 nd-0; J. R. Anter the second were dismissed, he might be bound toy, to the cabin port-holae and one about absorbed by re-clasting, re-metalling, and repaire, ocat, of the slain. The amount of $11,222, which 10 and 7; A. P. MDEwen 9 and 1; H. N. Thompson 2 over to appear as a witness.
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