sitively Europaan sammunition to conform to tas feature of Cosmoke life.
A now a decrees that any one ofronlating Literary or solentifio works without the annotice of the pros consor will bo làble to a year's im prisonment.
PARIS, 20th March, Funeral Merriona-for-tho-lato Scantor. Caract, father of President Carnot, were held to day the Church of St. Philippe du Boulet. Prasid. ant Carnot was the chief maaraer. There, was a largo-utendance.
aftor the funeral, na tho ceridge was leaving tha osmótary, s' crowd of poopla ruslied toward, H. Ferry's carriage shouting A bus Forry! Viro Bonianger! Order was haally restored by the gendarmes. M. Ferry was compelled to sñenpt pilies protection.
NEW Toux. 21st March. The Sun' London cable special saya:-A new yian prodigy more wonderful even than Josef Hafmann has been discovered in Otto Hegner, aged 10 years. He was heard before the orities
last evening, and they say that in thorough ransipal education be is a long way slzond of Hof
mzn.
BERLIN, 21st March. The food in the River Odor has nessitated the remoral of tho gans from the fortrens at Kustring and in the closing of the factories.
MADRID, 21st March. Esports are being receired of great sufforire among the people in the rural districts owing to tir severe weather. Many of the peasants per ished in the snow, and cattle and sheep were lost
constitutional Anstein and he advises the Ermer Power to rocong hursalf.. by seizing Asia Minor for any advantages Avatzia may galı in Eastern Europe. On this, the Novos renya remarks that, though the Potes are at present subject to Bassia, there was a time whe Moscow was in the hands of the Poles and svero allegiance to Paliah Crown Prince; and that; should the two great branches of the Slavonis To find themselves, wensed by a common oneany, they may unite to crash him as they arushed the Germans in the Battle of Grünwald in 1410,
A correspondent gives the, Bombay Garsite some nere from Zazzibar, where Colonel Bank Smith, who succeeds Sir John Kirke as Conaal- Gonoral, has recently entered upon the datin of his office. The development of Germ infinance has assumed proportions which con hardly bo. realised by those who, remember the state of things palified in that country a few years since. The ohange is attributed to the apathy of the Home Government, who gave no support to Sir John Kirke iz the interset of the British community, whom the Sultan regarded with farpur, kuowing that he had nothing to feur at its hands for his independence, and he had come to acquiçeve in our strange oratchiots about the impropriety of the slave trade. Hie Highness dreaded the development of German influenon on the African Coast, and he made no secret of his sentiments, but when a Geran frigato showet her gans and made preparations to bombard his capital, he had no option but lo aongedo ull that was required of him. Thoim- pression is that bad tho Home Government taken a decided attitude the Gorman agression would have been successfully rasistol by the Zanzibaris. As it is, the Tontons now ostupy the position hitherto accorded by the goodwill the the Sultan to our countryman. They are NEW YORK, 2nd March. A Izolon correspondent of the Commercial andarunring; however, to do too much, found. Atvertiser writes that the Canadian people and in si oolonies which the climate decimates. Houos ter fishormon, the are so excited about the mortality amongst the German settlers is o fishering convintian, would not foal them very heavy. On the other hand, the British ves or their affairs really dattered were they lament to standing together and is determined to came over herent witness the apatby sad to recover lost ground. A milway of a hundred ortin lack of interest shown on the subject in miles from some convesicat point on the const England. Apart from a general vague dosire of to the slopes of the African Ghats is under cos- Pultivating peaceful relations and removing which make scorse to the bealthy interior diffoult sideration. It will bridge the unhealthy maps, possible causes of quirrel, not pus parsna în teo
Lousand carte ao jot about this question. Je and dangerous, and will thus pars the way for flard it is only the personality of Joseph Cham-legitimate trade, which is the best antidoa to
thetratio in human beinga.
in drifts.
THE HOUR, 21st March. The gotialist leader, Niemanhans, has been returned to Prelimit for. Sonsterland. This is the first time that a socialist has been elected
the Dutch Parliament.
brlain that has kept it alive.
BUBNOS AYRESs, End Maral
Tas Excentive has ordered the collection of $7,395,000 in gold, which Stanford and Clerka roba account of the sale of the Andes Railroad.
Oranto 23rd March The municipal authorities haro decided to sweet n foattsoleum of marble for the romains of the victims of the theatre firs
Boria. 23rd March Prince Ferdinand and his mother, Princas Clamentine, startad för Rheutbal today, A crowd gathered at the station to witussa Aboir isparture, and Prince Ferdinand was given an cathusiastio reomption. A number of ladies pro- sanford a bong ret to Princess Clementina.
OLLA PODRIDA.
Pepper cultivation is increasing in Sarawak, the Government having offered a premium for ila acquragement. In Siba district alone 32 www plantations have been opexet, With Go verament assistance loans are easily obtained from the Chinese. In Rujanga largo quantity of popper will shortly be ready for export.
A spooney yenng couple travelling from the country, as the train went through a short tannel indulged in an affectionals erbrace and kisa, whon the train suddenly onserged from the tinel at palled up at a station. The porter estled a "Sawyer" when was the name of the place. To the surprish, and the MARSALSET of the passengers the girl deliberately replied "I don't care if you did, we are married-fi
Acording to the Dell Courant, în Achsen, the esemy bra scored a distinct success. They sunt a datachment to Palo Bras, sod took such ad.. vantage of the difficult country inlaud, that the troopa stitioned there could not drive them sat. The island has since been evacuated by the
rison on the plea that bezi buri rendored hold- jug it advisable. The chinees will naturally taka a different view and axezibe the evacuation to their own profess
COMM.BROIL INTELLIGENCL
ON
LONDON,
DESINAMON
THE DAILY PRESS, ZHURSDAY, APRIL 201¤, 16:8.
VESSELS ADVERTISED AS LOADING.
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LONDON TIA SUEZ CATALDardanus (ur.).. MARSEILLES TABAGON BREMEN, VIA PORTS of CALL VANCOUVER BC.. YA KOGE, Zo. GENOA YA BOMBAY,&... SAN FRANCISCO VIA Y HAMA... SAN FRANCISCO VIAYMAMA., SAN FRANCISCO MALTA... SAN FRANCISCO ..... SAN FRANCISCO .... NEW YORK
Waiton
FOOT &"PLY TO
20 BU DESPATCHED
Hongkong Batterfall & Swice..........
Morangeries Maritimes... Molchers & O Adamsen. Bell & Co...... Calowits & Co.
Dagnino Hongkong
J. F. Bowell Burnham. .............. A.F. Bothbart T. M. Beerso... C. H. Ally... C. W. Pearson
Boholten....... Williams....im
TEW TORE: PRINjaamat NEW YORK TEA SUBZ CAVALAN STRAITS, COLOMBO, BOMBAY BATAVIA, SAMARANG, ... PORT DARWIN, SYDNEY, &a. YOKOHAMA VIA NAGABARI, do. YOKOHAMA AND KOBE CALCUTTA VIA STRAFTS.Taisang (etr.)...... TIENTSIN
Party... Oxus (str.)--Chatrand Bayers (str... Bander m Batavia (str.... Bormida (str.)..... City of Sydney'stx.) Oceanistan. Groot Admiral Protolos!! F.B. Draws.. Centennial
Strahlevən (str.)........ Tanjore (str.) ...... Banta (atr.)......... Ubsagshe is.)..... Hydaspes (str.)...... Glenshiel (str...
Kwongeing (a.) SHANGHAI, KOBE, A
Moray (str.).............. SHANGHAI, KOBE, &c.
Djomoab (str.).. Achilles (et)...... SHANGHAI VIA-AMOT
Prometheus (str.)... SHANGHAI VIA AMOT
Fooksang (str.) SHANGHAL....
Ancona (atr. SHANGHAI SWATOW, AMOY, & FOOCHOW Haitaz (str.).
... sentite AT MAKINI,
HONGKONG TEMPERATURE.
(PAD A FALCONE * Cara BuaseETSY. Aprit
Ferameter-non Harpeler$ 3. č. Tanrandmoter-21 | kannut || Thermometer--L#Mar
Thermonale
Thermometer--9 4M, (Wet balt), Thermometer-1 2.1. (Mol buts). Theebieter-4 v.sc. (Wet bein). THAIEGOEDOLOT-Maximum ki kak Thermometer-Matyam (overnight) -
WEDNESDAY, 25th April.|G
EXCHANGE
Telographie Transfor
Bank Bills, on domand
INTIMATIONS.
NOTICE:
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29,00
WINE MERCHANT, SHANGHAI.
Donaldsonmi, Jackson Seller......... A.Duaranorm Vagnier ..... Auderson.......... Webster.....5 Hogg
B. Aston
Hougkong Hongkong. Hongkong Hongkong Hongkong Hongkong Hongkong Hongkong Hongkung
P. M. S. 5. Co. O.&O. S. 8. C......... Russell & Co. Bussell & Co... Melabers & Co.
Carlowitz & Co. Pustan & Co.
Adamasu, Fell & Co...... P.&. O. B. N. C.......... Jardina, Matheson & Co..... Butterfold & Swire Hongkong P. & O. S.N. CA............. Hongkong Jardine, Matheson & Co... Hongkong Jardine, Mathason & Co.... Hongkong Jardine, Matheson & Co.... Hongkong Adamsia, Bell & Co.......ina Hongkong Messagerios Maritimes....... Hongkong Butterfield & Swire ......... Hongkong Butterfield & wire Hongkong Jardins, Matheson & Co....
P&O-8.-N. Co Hongkong Dongles Lapraik & Co....
VESSELS ON THE BERLA -OCEAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY.
FOR LONDON, VIA SUEZ CANAL THE Company's Steamship
* DARDANUS," Captain Pardy, will be despatched sa abore TODAY, the 25th fastant.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE, Agents. Hongkong, 21st April, 1888.
OCEAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY.
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FOR SHANGHAI VA AMOY. (Taking Cargo and Passengers at through rates for NINGPO, CHEFOO, NEWCHWANG, TIENTSIK, HANKOW, But Ports on the YANGTSEE.) THE Company's Steamship
"ACHILLES,"
For Freight er Passage, apply to
BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE, Ageria Hongkong, 20th April, 1888.
To-day.
Today, at Noon. On 9th May, aħ 4 P.M. On 30th May, at 3P.M. To-morrow, at 10 AM. On 2nd May, at $ V.M. On10th May, at3 F., Quick deepatol. Quick despatch, Qalok despatch.
Quick despatch,
Qrick despatch. On or about 5th May. On 29th inst.,Daylight On or about 3061 inat. On 29th inst, Daylight On 8th May, Daylight. On or about 80th at On 3rd May, at 3 P.M.
VESSELS ON THE BERTA.
- NORDDEUTSCHER LLOYD,
NOTICE.
STEAM FOR SINGAPORE, COLOMBO, ADEN, SUEZ, PORT SAID, TRIESTE, BRINDISI, GENOA, ANTWÉRY, BREMEN, AND HAMBURG, PORTS IN THE LEVANTE, BLACK SEA
AND BARTŁU ̃FORTS:
Ato. LONDON, NEW YORK, BOSTON, DAL TIMORE, NEW ORLEANS, GALVESTON, AND SOUTH AMERICAN PORTS.
THи CoMPANY'S STEAMERE WILL CALL AN
SOUTHAMPTON TO LAND PASSENGERS AND LUGGAG NB-CARGO CAN TAKEN ON THROUGH BILLS OF LADING, FOR THE PRINCIPAL PLACES IN RUSSLA
On or about 30th inat..N WEDNESDAY, the 9th day of May, 1888, at Four PM, the Company's On 29th instant. On or about 20th inst. Steamship" BAYERN" Captain R. Sander, with MAÏLS, PASSENGERS, SPECIE, anıl CARGO, will leave this Port as above, CALLANO AT GENUA.
To-day.
Ou 28th inst.
Today, shY.M. Quick despatch. To-morrow, at Noon.
KESHIS ON THE BERTH
COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES · MARITIMES. PAQUEROTS POSTE FRANÇAIS.
NOTICE.
.
STEAM FOR SAIGON, SINGAPORE, BATAVIA, CO- LOMBO, PONDICHERRY, MADRAS, CALCUTTA, ADEN; SUEZ, PORT SAID, MEDITERRANEAN AND BLACK SEA PORTS, ALEXANDRIA, MARSEILLES, AND -PORTS OF BRAZIL AND LA PLATA; $190, LONDON, HAVRE, BORDEAUX, DUNKIRK, AND ANTWERP.
Shipping Ordere will be granted till Noos, Cargo will be received on Board until 4.M. Specio and Parcels tatil 3 P.M., on the 9th May, 1888. (Parols are not és ho sent on Board; they must he left at the Agonoy's Office). Confonts and Value of Packages are required,
The Stoamor has splendid Accommodation and carries a Dootar and Stewardess.
For further Partionlors, apply to re
MELOITERS & Co.,
Agonte.
Hongkong, Hth April, 1888,
CANADIAN PACIFIC LINE.
TARING CAndo AND PASSINGSES
"JAPAN, CANADA, THE UNITED
STATES, AND FUKOPE,
VIA
་
ΤΟ
MAILS EXPRC (ED.
THE
REVOR MAKL.
The M. M. &tomer Djemaah,with the Frousk ail of the 24th March, loft Esigen at 1. p.m. on the 23rd, and is dec here on the 27th instant.
TIK AMERICAN maida, ' Tho P. M. stemmer-City of Sadray, with -ths- American mail of the 31st ult, lit "Yokohama on the 21șt, and is, dwo here on the 28th instant.
The O. & O, steamor Oceanic, with the Ame riu ma of the 7th April, learon Tokoboms on the 20th Ket, and is due here on the 3rd May,
THE INDIAN MAIL
The Indo-China atesmer Thisung, with the Indina mail, left Singapore on the 2nd, and is dus here on the 29th inatone.
THE CANADIAN MALE The Canadian Paoltky steamer Balanie, with Canadian mails, taft Vancouver on the 4th April, and is dus here on or abent: the 4th Maz-
STEAMERS EXPECTED.
The O. S. S. Co.'s stoamor Promethean left Singapore on the morning of the 20th, and is due here on the 26th instarit.
Tho steamer Morny is duo hero fron Singapore on the 29th instant.
The Glen Lins alongner Glenahiel loft, Singa- pore on tho 22ad. and is dus here on the 28th instant
The C. S. M. 3. N. Co.'s steamer Oopack left. Singapore on the night of the 23rd, and is dus häre on or about the 20th instant.
The Glen Line steamer Glangyle loft. Singa poro on the 26th April, and is das hors on the 1st May.
POST-OFFICE NOTICES.
When Correspondetics has been mis-sent or delayed (both of whins are liable to happen. ocensionally) all that the addressse need' do is to THE CANADIAN. PACIFIO BAILWAY note on the covery Scut to, or Réscived
AND OTHER CONNECTING RAILWAY LINES & STEAMERS. THE British Steamship
TH
**BATAVIA"
2,650. Tens Register, Wation, Coinmander, will be despatched for VANCOUVER, BC.. VIA KOBE AND YOKOHAMA, on THURS DAY, the 10th May, at TOREB P.M.
at 7 pm, or sa the case may be, mal forward it, without any other writing whisterar, to the Postmaster-General. This should be acted on the first time canse of complaint occurs; it is n mistake to lat such ranting pass for fair of giving trouble, a course which generally gives more trouble in the end."
"HONEY INDO-CUINA STEAM NAVIGATION transit through Marsailles for the principal Steamers from Shanghai and Jopaa Ports, business nearor.et which delivery can be afected.
ON THURSDAY, the 36th April, at NOON, the Company's Steamship Ciptain Anderson, will he despatched as above "OXUS," Commandant Guiraud, with MAIL, TO-DAY. the th inst..
PASSENGERS, SPECIE, and CARGO,
LOCAL DELIVERY No delivery is attempted will leave this Port for the above places,
To be followed by a steamer (~~) on 1st on board Ship, at the Peak, Kowlon, Aberdeen, Cargo and Specie will be registered for Lon Jane, and PARTHIA," on the 21st June.. te, nor at any private house (even though 777don as well as for Marsailles, and seesplod in
Cuaneation will be made ni. Yokohama_ with named in the address) when there is a place of places of Europe,
and at Vancouver with. San Francisco by Shipping Orders will be granted till Noon, the regular Steamers, of the PACIFIC COAST The Fostal Guide for 1397. rovient to date Cargo will be received on board until 4 P. STEAMSHIP COMPANI
will be found in the Daily Press Directory, Through Passage Tickets grantol to Eng-p. 336 large edition, p. 791 small lition. This Specie sal Parools until 3 P., on the 25th April, 1888. (Parosis are not to be sent land, Frause, and Germany by all-trans-Atlantic is the only anthorised complete Hummary of on board; they must be left at the Agonoy's lines of Steamers.
Postal information polished in Hongkong- Ooe.) Contents and value of Packagos are required.
S M IT
H,
AGENTS,
2017
3,0
Bank Bile, at 30 days' sight
.3/01
Bank Bille, at 4 months' sight... Credite, at 4 months' sight....3/08 Documentary Bills, at 4 month
8/01
NORTON & Co., MARINE HOUSE, QUEEN'S RÓẠN. Hongkong, let October, 1887.
MONEY}
135
MONEY
sight......
...3/02
UN PARIS-
Bunk Bill, oni domand
3.79
For particulars, apply, by letter, to
Crodite, at 4 months' sight
3.57
'Q. E. "
ON NEW YORK—
Bank This, on densad.
781
Care of Daily Prces Office. Hongkong, 21st April, 1999.
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UTLER, PÅLMEE
ESTABLISHED IN 1910,
& Co.
2014
UN BOMBAY.—
Telegraphic Transfor Bank, on demand...... ON CALCUTTA
Telegraphie Tranfer
Bank, on demand
ON SHANGHAL
Bank, at sight
·Private, 3) loys' sight
HABER
.79
72%
Quoiations are Ig Hongkong and Shanghai Bank Share 15
per cent, premium.
Onion Insurance Society of Canton, Limited-
$86 per share.
na Tradors Insurance Company's Shares
269 per share..
North China Insurance Tis, 265 per share. Yangtze Insurance Association-Tis. 348 per
stare.
Chinats Lusmanco Company, Limited-3185 par
share.
|
EMS to bo lent on FixET MORTGAGE
$5,000 to $16,000"
OF LONDON, BORDEAUX, CALCUTTA, BOMBAY, MADRAS, LAHORK, 'KURRACHER, 'ka, Ara represented in Chias by
More, JARDINE, MATHESON & Co. ...........-
BIENSEHN & Các
LANE CRAWFORD & Co. & by ................. B. E. BEINELL & Co. in Japan........... Sabjoined are sins of the items consigned by
these well-known Shippers
* SPIRITS, COGNAC—The popular - 4 Star” quality and
best-No kotter shipped.
COMPANY, DITEN,
FOR SHANGHAI, (Taking Cargo and Passengers at through mates for CHEFOD, TIEN SIE, NEWCHWANG, HANKOW, and Ports on the YANGTSE) Company's Steamship
For further particulars, apply at the Com abovorany's Office.
*FOOKSANG,” Captain Horg, will be despatched az TO-DAY, the 26ta Int, at FOUR P.M. For Fraight or Passage, apply to
JARDINE, MATHESON & Co.
General Managers, Hongkong, 24th April, 1888.
[802 COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES KARITIMES. PAQUEBOATS POSTE FRANÇAIS. FOR SHANGHAI, KORE, AND YOKOHAMA. HE Company's Simmer
"DJEMNAH,"
-SOGNAC-The well-known-“2 Star" quality. 28th instant.............----
SCOTCH WHISKY,
Tha" CARLTON"-11 years old.
Heart Shaped Bottle"
The
On Tai Insurance Company, Limited-Ts. 148 The Square Bottle."
per share.
Canton Terrance Othor, Limited-$74 por}.
sbaro, salse..
Hoogkong Fire Insurance Company's-Shares
$525 per share, sales,
China Fire Insurance Company's Shares-874
per share:
Arg C. P. & Co.'s selected Whicktes of perfect
Fusel oil.
12
4G. DE CHAMPEAUX,
Agent Hongkong, 19th April, 1838. STEAM TO STRAITS, COLOMBO, AND BOMBAY, CONNECTING AT COLOMBO WITH THE COMPANY'S SIB.; "BRINDISI,” for MARSEILLES, LONDON AND INTER MEDIATE PORTS. THE P.&O. 8. N. Co's Steamship.
"TANJORE".
First-class Fures granted as follows:- To Vancouver
Mexican $150.00. To Victoria & San Francisco....... 175.00. To all Common Points in Canada "
200.00. and the United States...... J
300.00. To Liverpool.. To London.
305.00. To other European Points at proportionata
rates. Spesial rednost rules granted to Offers of the Army, Navy, Civil Service, and the Imperial Chinese and Japanage Customs, to be obtained on application.
The authorised list of Male med in connection with this paper is the one published twins each day in our Extra, which is always corrected to a mach later Love than that given below.
A MAI WILL CLOSE. For Shangbai Per Bookeany, to-day, the 26th inst. At 3.39 1.M.
For Haifong-Per Danube, to-day, the Bith ings., at 5.00 P..
For Straits and Bombay-Per. Bormla, tom
Consular Invoices to accompany Cargo des.morrow, the 27th inst, at 930 tined to Points in the United States, should be Bout to the Company's Ohoes addressed to Mr.turday, the 29th ist, at 30A.M. D. E. Brows, District Freight Agunt, Van conver, B.C.
Fraight will be received on Board until 4
on the 9th May.
will leave for the above places on SUNDAY, Commandant Vaaler, will be despatched for the 90th April, at DaYLIGET.
Al Parcels must be sent to our Office and the abore Ports on or about THUBŊDAY,'the |
For Froight or Passage, apply to
EL WOODIN, should be marked to address in fall; and the same will be received by as nabil 5 PM. the Saperintendent. Hongkong, 20th April, 1888.
1790 day previous to sailing.
For information as to Passage or Freight, INDO-CHINA STEAN NAVIGATION |apply to
COMPANY, LIMITED,
ADAMSON, BELL & Co., · Agents.
18 Hongkong, 14th April, 1888. OCCIDENTAL AND ORIENTAL STEAM SHIP COMPANY,
G. DE CHAMPEAUX,
Agont. Hongkong, 21st April, 1988. NAVIGAZIONE GENERALE ITALIANA (FLORIO & Renattino Unized COMPANIES). STEAM FOR
quality, cash is well matured and free from SINGAPORE, PENANG, AND BOMBAY The GLENLIVE?" in round bottles is popular
and good.
IRISH WHISKY,
Etraits Marias Insurance Company, Limited-Only one quality consigned, the best,
$29 nom., sellers..
PORT INVALIDA"
In the district of Charingin in Java which bad zava lid waste and depopulated by the volatais oatburet af Krakatau five years ago, jungle has ben overspranding this land. Tigers have in
ses increased mid ranltiplied, notwith-Straits Fire Insurance Company, Limited-Invalida in particular are recommended to select atanding the high rewards set upon them by Government. They are struck sucht-torter among the people, that the Istior have foraken several districts, and razovad elsewhere. It is izpeated that the tigers will follow them up.
New York no longer boxate of the most expen- vive mansion"in creation." Baltimore how elims that honour, lauke Lo the lawish offorts of Mr. Robert Garrett, oe of the
latest American millionaires who has HILG
$10, or div.
Honkong and Whumpin Dock Company's
Shares--30 per cent, prem.
www
this Wine, it is really an EVVALIB'A-PORT---
SHERRY,
Hongkong, Canton, and Masso Steamboat Co.'s Fer Connoisseurs the following have their own
Bharas-8101 par cent. prem. Izdo-China Steam Navigation Co's Blare S
12 por oant. liscomt China and Manila Steamship Company, Limited
-$55 per share,
Douglas Steamship Company, Limited $1 per
share.
to the froat. Bis town house is said to hero Hongkong Gas Company's Sharos-$125 per cost him a million dollars, and if he has not thegolder stairs" which the song fella us Angkong Hotel Company's Shures-$170 per abent, he has, at all events, silver stair-zods.
share.
share:
whilst bis carpets are said to be pegged down Chins Sagar Refining Company, Limited-$147 with gold-beaded carpet pins. As the carpets
rer share.
distinctive merita
The INVALIDg" pale, dalicste, fine flavor.
AMOROSO," a Stouter Wine, wary popular. MANZANILLA a clean dry spellsing Wine. "SHES WHIC93 SEAL,” a special favorite in CLARET.
China
Perfectly pure Bordeaux, not loaded to please.
thamsoires are worth their weight in gold, those fazon Sagar Ratining Company, Leite | pins ara, perhaps, only appropriate, the people
Jer share.
share, salos.
pussing the house stop and gaze longingly at Hongkong Lee Company's Shares--94 por curtains woads of lace at £40 a gard..
It is stated that when. Leopold von Ranko Hongkong and China Bakary Company, Limited
$100 par share.
---$20 per share. Punjom and Sunghie Cus Samantan Mining
Company, Limited-911 per share. Perak Sugar Cultivation Company-Tis. 18 per
began to allout facts for history, a singolar no-Torak Tin Mining and, Smelting Company nident' opcurred in bis native town. A bridge gave way one morning, and some persons were swept away in the current beneath. Von Ranke. who was absent at the time, on his returs in quired into the details of the catastrophe. "I Kaw the bridge fall" esil one of the neighbours. A heaty wain had just passed over it and wakenor it. Two women were on it ban it 11, and a soldier on a white horse." I saw it
sharo.
-
tingkong Rope Manufacturing Company, Li-
mited-150 per share.
8 Watson & Co., Limited-811 per cent.
premium, buyers.
LAROSE
vitiated palatan. Mouror..........in quarts and piuts. ...in quarts and plute. Br. ESTETHE.......in quarta and pinte. MARIAUX MÉDOC in quarts and pints. LIQUEUR,
Bénédictins from the Monastery.
C. P. & Co. are the Sele Consignors of "this
world wide known Liqueur,
For Prions apply to either of the above Firma marked *
12779
ANOTHER NEW & ORIGINAL KOVEL,
WE have satisfaction in making known to
our Subscribers that we have secured for original pablication in the columns of the
-"HONGKONG DAILY PRESS"
fail" declared another, but the wain had passed Hongkong & Kowloon Wharf and Godova Cully admired us the Author of The Woman in
var it two hours previons. The foot passengers
black horse. "Now." argued von Banka "if
Litated-$150 per share, les
a New Story by WILKIE COLLINS, naiver
popular.
FOR TIENTSIN.
THE Company's Steamship
KWONGSANG,"
1
having connexion with Company's Mail Steamarə
to ADEN, · STEZ, FORT SAID, Captain Sellar, will be despatched as above on TAKING CARGO AND PASSENGERS MESSINA NAPLES, (LEGHORN), or about the 30th instant.- and GENOA, all MEDITERRANEAN, ADETATIO," LEVANTINE, and SOUTH AMERICAN PORT up to CALLAO. Taking Cargo at through rates to PERSIAN GULF and BAĞDAD. Hungry's Steamship
"BORMIDA."
TH
Captain Dagnino, will be despatched as above TO-MORROW, the 27th inst., at TENA.M.
At BONHAX the Steamers are discharging in PRINCE's Docks.
For Further Particulars regarding Freight|| and Passage, apply to
CARLOWITZ &
Agente. Hongkong, 12th April, 1889.
OCEAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY.
FOR SHANGHAI YA AMOX. (Taking Carge and Passengers at throngh rates for NINGPO, CHEPOO, NEWCHWÀNG, TIENTSIN, HANKOW, and Forts on the YANJTAZE). THE Company's Steamship
"PROMETHEUS,”
For Freight or Passare, apply to
JARDINE, MATHESON & Co.,
· General Managere. Hongkong, 2411 April, 1888. INDO-CHINA STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY, LIMITED.
FOR SINGAPORE, PENANG, AND
THE
CALCUTTA. E Company's Steamship
768
"TAISANG," Caplain Jacken, will be despatobod as abere on THURSDAY, the Sni of May, at THREE
P.M.
This steamer has Superior Flat Class Ac commodation specially constructed to meet the requirementa of tropical elimatea
For Freight or Fadsága, apply tai
JARDINE, MATHESON & Co.,
General Managers.
1801 Hongkong, 24th April, 1883, STEAM TO YOKOHAMA, TIA NAGA BAKI, AND KOBE. (Passing through the INLAND SEA). \HE F. & 0. 5. N. Co'a Steamship
"FTDASFES,"
Captain Webster, will be despatched as above on BATURDAY, the 28th instant,
For Freight or Passage, apply to
BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE, Agenta. will leave for the abovo places cu TUESDAY, Hongkong, 21st April, 1888.
1785 the 8th May, at DAYLIGHT. "CHINA NAVIGATION COMPANY,
LIMITED.
--——
FOR PORT DARWIN, SYDNEY, AND
MELBOURNE, THE Company's Steamship
"CHANGSHA.”
..
were children; and the rider was a civilian, on a Singapore Insuranos Company, limitel-827White" and other Hotional works searooly less Williams, Commander, wil be despatched. an
it is impossible to Isuru the truth about a wee Chinese Emporial Loan of 1884 B-5 per cent dent which happened at broad nnonday only | twenty four hours ago, how can I declare any Chinas Emperial Loan of 1884 C-8 per cent.
not to be certain which is shrouded in the dark-
Fer stars.
premium, nom.
premium, nom.
premium, nom.
THE TITLE IS
THE LEGACY OF CAIN.
abore on SUNDAY, the 29th April, at DAY-
LIGHT.
This Steamer has most Superior Accomoda tion for Passengers, both fat and 2nd Saloon. and has the Electric Light.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
BL. WOODIN,
Superintendent. Hongkong, 23rd April, 1883.
es often canteries! To this trivial incident Chinese Imperial Loan, 1886 E-9 per cent. Readers that the story is of s most absorbing. Passengers are birthed in the Poop. & Refri.THE U. S. Mail Steamer. "CITY OF
--which to many persons world have borss No Jesson was due mach af bis ention and impar tiality.
CHINA COAST METEOROLOGICAL
STATION.
Mr. James Chapman, of Windsor, an early friend of Constable, writes as follows to the Atheneum:-"When I was a student in the Royal Academy (which was at that time at Somerset House). I was one day. In the year' '53 (or '34, I forget which), looking at a moon -light picture by Constable, when the paixtor: came up to me and said. Well, Chapman, you are studying my nicontight?" I said, "Yes.Toko I am admiring it" He then asked me if I bad Shaghat seen the criticism in the Tivos respecting it. I Amoy
REGISTER.
24th April, 1988, at 6 7,35,
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Banglong
replied I had not. He said, "They consider it Emiphong...
a greater piece of luuany than ever." I said, Bolinso
29.4-7
28.02
23
“No doubt they considered it a good opportunity Manila .......
12.65
for attempting an indifferent pan."""Well!"
25th Apr11, 1889, at 19 236.
ha continued, "now mark what I say. They
accuse me of sprinkling my pictures with a
whitewash brosh; but the time will some→I may. *TATION,
not live to sos i but you may--when you will
Shanghai.....
find that my pictures will kill all the others Wrothick.... near them These whites and gittacing spots Tod which they dinlike will tone down, std, without k losing their purpose, time will harmonize them my with the rest." "There was a few years beek at Hongtung the Academy Winter Exhibition, one of Con- law .....
Helphone table's pictures hanging ezt a Ciande; on looking at both the words which Constake at tared many years ago came book to my mind it once." It was in 182 Constable exhibited "Moonlight" as No. 296 at tho Academy,
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The Barounter has rien in cho Soutle and gradicate are ater might for 8.8.8. wings. The weather candy, warm, and her de op.
W. DOBEECK. Hongkong Observatory, 26th April. 189.
METEOROLOGICAL REGISTER.
On date On lofo
The apretio of position, Edward Hartmann, has published in tas Gegenwart s Boheme for the partition of Russia which has naturally orented! mach indignation in the Russian press. Each o Fartition, he says, is absolutely necessary for the safety of Europe; and tha. Power which carried out, lundred years ago, a memorable partition in its own interest, could not justly complain if
Barometer Tomparatosa it were now itself partitionsd. for the sake of Hamidity European pesos. His perpasal is to divide Russia Direction of wind iate three Stars: Great Fassie, comprising the Force of wind portion of the Russian Empire lying to the east Weather of a line drawn from Narva to the Sea of Acoff "the Baltic Kingdom," consisting of the Baltic: Provinces and Lithuania; and the Kingdom of Keff comprising Volhynia, Podolit, and the Ukraine. Whats to bi dona with the go- 'called Kingdom of Poland the German philoso ther does not elmrly my; bat be suggests that —it should be divided between Ansiria and Ger Dy in the event of its opposing the proposed schems, Fansivism he looks upon as a dream; the federation of the Slavonis, Blaten belag, ho says, the mission not of despolia Russia hut of
Kaix
TO JATAN, THE UNITED STATES, MEXICO, CENTRAL AND SOUTH AMERICA AND EUROPE; VIA THE OVERLAND RAILWAYS, AND ATLANTIC AND OTHER CONNECTING
STEAMERS..
For Sandakan. Per Normanhurst, on Sa-
Saturday, the 26th inst, ni 500 2.3.
For Straits and Bombay-Por Tanjore, ou
For Straite and Calentta-Per Taizng, on Thursday, the 3rd May, at 2:30 pm.
For Nagasaki, Kole, and Yokohama-Per Byzepes, on Monday, the 7th May, at 500 r.at.
MAILS BY THE FRENCH PACKET, The French Contract Packet One will be despatched on THURSDAY. the 26th inst. with Mails to the United Kingdom, Europe, and places beyond, via Marseilles, to Saigon, Straits Settlements, Batavia, Bormal, Ceylon, Madras, Culantia, the Australazina Colonies. Adee, Natal and the Cape, Egypt, Malta, and
Gibraltar.
The usual hours will ho abzervad in clasing the Maile, &o..
The Port Office doclines all responsibility for Unregistered Cores containing Bank Notes, Coin, or Jewellery, muil, where Registration has neglected, will males na anguicies into affogod losses of such covers,
MAILS
THE FRENCH MATES.
PRE Steamship "OCEANIC" will be HOURS FORCLOSING THE CONTRACT
despatched for San Francisco, vēž Toko-} bams, où THURSDAY, the 10th May, at THREE Par. Connection being made at Yoker.., hama with Steamers from Shanghai and Japan Porta,
All PARCEL PACKAGES should be marked to address in fall; and some will be received at the Company's Ofied until FIVE F.M, the day pre ritus to sailing.
First-class Fares granted as follows:
To San Francisco
.$200,00
To San Francisco and return,? available for 6 months............... To Liverpool......
350.00
325.00 830.00
To London
To ethan Eureprain points at proportionate rates Special reduced ratos granted to Officers of the Army, Navy, Civil Service, and the Imperial Chiuges Customs, to be obtained on application.
Money Order Office cloves. Post Ofies
Day before Departure
closes, except the night box, which is always open out of offico honra.
Day of Departure
7 A.M.; Post Office opens.
10 AM Registry of Leftors neksas,
10.
M., Posting of all printed rustler and patterns ceases.
11 A.M., Mail oloses, except for Late Lotters. 11,10 AM Lotters may be posted with Late Fas
of 10 cents nantik
11.30 A, when the Post Ofen closes entirely. 11.40 a.. Lats Letters may be posted on board the poket with Late Fan of 19 eats antil time of departure.
THE ENDI BU MANTA Thea Dans before Departure.
Passangers, who have paid fall fare, rá- embarking at San Francisco for China or Japan 3.00 .H-Reception of Parcels ceases. (or vice versa) williu vas your months, will be
Day before Deynerture. allowed & discount of 105. This allowance 2.00 Far-Money Order Ofice clones. does not apply to through fares from China and 200 r.M.-Foating of Prices Current and Cir. Ja an to Europe.
Consular Invoices to accompany Cargo des tined to points beyond San Francisco in the United States should be sent to the Company's Offices, addressed to the Collector of Cietums. 1 San Francisco.
U. S. MAIL LINE. PACIFICMAIL STEAMSHIP COMPANY.
From a perusal of the early folios of the MS. superior
The attention of Passengers la directed to the THROUGH TO NEW YORK, VIA ÖVER.
Accommialation offered
by this LAND RAILWAYS; AND TOUCHING AT
YOKOHAMA AND SAN FRANCISCO. of "The Legacy of Cain," wh can asare oar Steamer, First-class Baloon and Cabins are situated forward of the Eagles. Second Claes character.
gerating Chambar wars the supply of Fresh SYDNEY" will be despatched for Sau Provisions during the entire voyage. A daly Francisco, vil Yokohama, on WEDNESDAY, qualified Surgeon in carried.
the 2nd May, at TABLE P.M., taking Passer gers and Freight for Japan the United States and Europe. 1788
2
THE LEGACY OF CAIN, DY WILE COLLINE, Author of The Woman in White," "Jezebels' Daughter," The Houstone," "Heart and Brience," "The Evil Genins," & ko..
Commenced Publication in the Daily Press, on 14th April, 1888,
And an Instalment wil appear each Saturday,
-till the conclusion is reached
The Athenaur says No one over yet
began ons of WILKIT COLLINS' Novale to throw it aside. ME COLLINS possesses the art of fixing the reader'sattention throughout the whol of a narrative of intrigue in a higher degree perhaps than any other English Novelist.”.
Hongkong, 20 April, 1888,;
WRITE FOR CIRCULAR.
FUCHS TRADE LISES OF ALL
COUNTRIES. in 36 VOLUMER.
Among the Books now in the Press are: Vol.
For Freight of Paasge, apply to
BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE, Agents. Hongkong, 24th April, 1988.
FOR SHANGHAI, KOBE,
YOKOHAMA
TAKE Samaliy
MORAY,"
Through Bills of Lading lasued for trans- ANDportation to Tokohama and other Japan Ports,
A. Dancan, Commuter, will be despatched for the above Porla on SUNDAY, the 9th inat.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
ADAMSON, BELL & 00, ·
Agents.
1795 Hongkong, 23rd April, 1881 NETHERLANDS INDIA STEAM NAVI- GATION COMPANY, LIMITED.
FOR SAIGON, SINGAPORE, BATAVIA, SAMARANG, AND SOURABAYA. THE Company's Steamship BANTAM,"
T
27 & 97A ENGLAND, SCOTLAND, and ISXLAND, Captain Scholten will be despatched as above Frica 45 They enntain, besides complete en or about the Sith iust: TRAPER Liars of ull places in the United King-|:: For Freight or Fangu, apply to me don, Special Lista of Merchant Shippers, with
JARDINE, MATHESON & Co., thoir Specialities and Export Markets,
Agente. Hongkong, 23rd April, 1588
1793.
#3
For further information to Freight or Passage, apply to the Agoney of the Com
C. D. HARMAN, Agort Pay, No. 501, Queen's Road Central.
Wongkong, 25th April, 1888.
FOR SAN FRANCISCO. THE American Skip
THE
culars coses.
(Prices Current and Clears my Lovever bo posted up to 4 o'clock if they are Eind in buzales, entry by country, with the addresses all one way,
Thead for the United Kingdon must be divided into London, (9) England and Wald, (6) Holland. (4) Ireland; those for Germany into (1) Hamburg, & other phoon in der 7) 5.60 31-Mail closes. 4.00 Px.--Registry besses,
LATE CORRESPONDENCE may then be posted in the Night Box at the Post Offer with 10 centa late fee on each article up in 9 r... after which hour it may te sent on board with the same late fee.
"PACTOLUS,” Burnham, Mastor, will load here for the above Letters, per oz. Fort, and will have quick despatch.
For Freight, apply to
RUSSELL & Co. Hongkong, 7th April, 1988.
FOR NEW YORK.
to San Francisco, to Atlantic and Inland Cition,THE 3/3 L. 1. 1. American Ship
of the United Statens via Overland Hailways, Harana, Trinidad, and Demerara, and to ports in Menirs, Central and South Americs, by the Company's and connecting Steamers.
Through Passage Tickets granted to England, France, sad Germany by all trans Atisatio lines of Steamers. A
First-class Fares granted as follows To San Francisco
To 840 Francison and returu, available for 6 months......... To Liverpool...
To London
** TITAN,” `---
Foot Carls, sach
[70%
RATES OF POSTAGE.
Books Patterns, and Commercial?
Papers, for 2 on. Newspapers & Prices Current, each Registration Do
10 Cent
3 Contes
2 Cents. 2 Cǝula 10 Conts 15 Cents
C. H. Allyn, Master, will load here for the above fort, and will hare a quick despatch.
For Freight, apply to Hongkong, 9th March, 1888.
FOR SAN FRANCISCO. THE 9/3 L. I. I. German Barque
$200,00
TH
350.00 325.00
To other European points at proportionate rates Special reduced rates granted to Offers of the Army, Navy, Civil Service, and the Imperial Chinese Customs, to be obtained on application,
Complete Price-Lust post tree. Agents wanted « GLEN" LINE OF STEAM PACKETS/China and Japan to Europe.
in all parts. !....
CLEUCHS & Co., BHANOU OFFICE,
17, BAKRETT'S GROVE, LONDON, N. Established 179
....1510
FOR YOKOHAMA AND KOBE. THE Steamship
*GLENSHIEL,"
on or about the 20th instant.
PUSTAU & Co.
.. (51
-F. H. DREWS."
with returu receipt Commercial papers signify such papers as
though written by hand, do not bear the charay, ter of an actual or personal correspondence, such as in rofoos, deda, copied music, Ed. The charge is the suis as for Books, but all packets of and under 4 ox, weight are charged 5 berts ✔
PORTAL NOTES: 1-Postal Notes of the ralmas named below payable within three months at any Post Office in the United Kingdom, or at Constantinopla," loan be obtained ut Hongkong or at any British Post Office in China. (except Hoihow and Fisu- tain) at the following prices, which include Commission 799
A. F. Rothbart, Master, will load here for the abavo Part, and will have a quick despatch.
For Fraight, apply to
MELCHERS & Co Hongkong, 24th April, 1988
FOR SAN FRANCISCO. WE 3/3 LII American Ship
GREAT ADMIRAL,” A
T
20
20
...21.65 ....$3.30 *******26.60 All money orders on the United Kingdom for kong or Shanghai will be issued by means of thase Notor.
Passengers, who have paid full fare, 20 -embarking at San Francisco for China ce Japan (or vice versa) within one year, will be allowed
discount of 10%, freza Return Fare. This J. F. Bowell, Master, will lead here for the sums not exceeding £b applied for at Hong- allowance does not apply to through fares from abera Port, and will have quick daspstal
For Freight, apply to
RUSSELL & Co. Freight will be received on board until 4 pm.
Hongkong, 22nd February, 1888. 1594 the day previous to sailing, Farcel Packages
FOR NEW YORK. will be received at the Offco util 5 7.M. same
THE 8/8 L II American Ship day: all Parcel Packages should be marked to address in full; value of came is required.
Commiaz Invoices to accompany Cargo in the United States should be
THE
"CENTENNIAL,"
2.The purchaser of any Fostal Note unaf in the Payee's name before parting with it. He may also fill in the name of the Office where payment is to be made. If this is not dous the noto is payable (within three months) anywhere in the United Kingdom, or st
erbased to a Fank
at 10 apati p.m.NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR DEBTS Captain Donaldson, will be despatched as above destined to points beyond San Francisco T. M. Bears, Master, will lead hers for the Constantinople. Any Postal Note may be
Provi
day.
at 4 pm
89
K2
20
*
9.8.E.
B.B.I.
8.8.2
1
2
2
of the following Vessels during their stay in Hongkong Harbour -
0.
82
יד
„L-BARIMBOR endased to in de ganen Pakremletvitant, the level of the main Snakes, tanthi sad hardredtha; ·
-Am in the shade in degrees Fahredknit. B-Homely percentagnafestoration, the humidity of Miranturadora with inclature," baing 100
Damien op en Wawn to two points. -Fc DTE MED Recording to Beaufort Bonia. AMBIARI YE TEN Wrazanne B. kina sky; 2, coached alosda D.drivingwin; fog, G.alcomy: A.haili, lghf zing, O. ovenant 3 P. passing showers; 3. aqually; 12, maan j B. tow; T thụnd we; V. visškáity : W, der (wet
1- Bias is loebe, sariku nad kondicitis,
W. DOBERCK, Hongkong Observatory, 25th April, 1888.
sent to the above Port, and will have quick despatch. Neithor the Captains, the AGENTS, nor the
For Freight, apply to This Steamer has enperior Acentamodation Company's Ofices in Scaled Envelopes, addressed Owszze, will be RESPONSIBLE for any for Fassengers ad carries a Doctor and to the Collector of Ctoms at San Francisco. DEBT contracted, by the Officers or the Crews Btowardess.
COLUMNUS, Ger ship, Hasloop-Captain. KILDARE, Brit. eir, Johnson-Butterfeld a
Bwire.
F. H. DaRws Ger. bk; Rathbert-Chinese. FIDELIO, Ger. str., Brock.-Winler & Co. KUMAMOTO-MAEU, Jap str., Ekstrand.---Mitaul
Baan Kaishiarp
LADY HAREWOOD, Brit. bk, Williams Master TAUTOLUS, Amr. ship, Burukan-Port & Co. PENSHAW, Bril. bk, Tackay--Lane, Ciawford
& Co.
TITAN, Amr, ship, Allyn-Kasell & Co.
For Freight or Fissage, apply to
1, MATHESON & Co., JARDINE,
Sajoute. Hongkong, 23rd April, 1883.
[794 FOR NEW YORK, v1⁄2 SUEZ CANAL.
HE Steamship
STEATHLEVEN,”
CW. Pearson, Commander, will be despatched for the above Fart on or about the Sth proxime,
For Freight or Passage, spply to
ADAMSON, BELL & CO.
Agents. Hongkong, 20th April, 1888.
1780
For further infarruation as to Passage and Freight, apply to the Agency of the Company, No. 80s, Qnoon's Bond Central.
C. D. HARMAN Agent Hongkong, 21st April, 1888.
STEAM TO SHANGHAL THE P.&O. 8. N. Co.'s Steamship THE
"ANCONA
18
will leave for the above place about 24 hours after her arrival with the outward English Mall
EL. WOODIN,
Superintendent, Hongkong, 28rd April, 1888.****
GAELOWITZ & Co. Hongkong, 6th Maroh, 1989,
NOW READY. ·
NGLO-CHINESE CALENDAR,
1838
FOR THE DESK, In-RED AND BLACK,
ID RED IMITATION MOROCCO CASE..
PRICE ONE DOLLJE.
KELLY & WALSH, W. BUTWRE, LANE; CRAWFORD & ÛN
3-Postal Notes should always be forwarded in Registered Covers." If this prsonation is not taken NO ENQUIRIES' WHATEVER will be inst as to the logs or alleged loss of gay Note
4--Postal Notes isol in the United King- dom are not payablein Hongkong or China.
TEA MUMTERM. Persons who send Musters of Tes through the Post in Tins are requested to have them mado flat or square insteal of rennd, as it is im possible to pack round tins sochrely in the mail bags. It is believed that the tea will travel" mors safely in flat tins, which are not so liable aa round ones to be bulged in.
4 by 3 by 14 inches in suggested sis a good size. The liqu should not have sharp corners.