The following extract from the N. Herald the 15th Jans contains the final decision in the Omaka gun:praeties vase":
Chinese Passengers Act, and something was THE SELFRIDGE COURT MARTIAL doua to regulate the trade so far sa British ship- ping was concerned. About this time also, ba fore all connection with the traffic was disallow ed on American shipa-such traffic being made a panal offence in 1858-courrod the Waverly Eragedy, when four hundred and fifty coolies The general court martial order in the cano bound for South America on board that vessel of Captain Thomas O. Selfridge was made public mutinied at Mall, whereupon the hatches were ti-day, and makes eleven priated page The elound and some two hundred and fifty, oftor-ourt quitted him of the charge, whlob was wards found anffoosted For this the officers naglent of duty. Secretary Whitney reviews the and brew were confined in a Manila prison for court proceedings in a very critical manner, and upwards of a year said a balf.
says the opinion of the court of Inquiry that Captain Selfridge was negligant, was entirely justified by the acidance, and the opinion of the art martial that he was not guilty of neglect. of duty is not in accordance with the eridones before it.
The Secretary Boys ver.
On a careful review and nonsiðaration of all the aridanos in this case, vis, the testimony and exhibits contained in the record of the proneed. ings or of the cart of inquiry, and which wara. in evidenos before the court martial, and the additional evidence introduced in the trial, the department is clearly of the opinion that the findings of the court of Inquiry, as above stated are fully sustained by the evidence, and that the andings of the court martial are not in accord sues with the evidence, The department, therefore, cannot approve the findings of the court martial,
In 18 an ordinaneo was introduced by the Macao Government regulating the terms of agreement between the emigration agent and the coolie: On April 30th, 1860, another ordinanes was passed establishing an oficial anperintendagios' over the trade," which was still virtually an exportation of involuntary emigranta The offcial Burracoon, "Onas Cmigração" was ofter full of coolies about this period, and brought, it is reported, a rental of $1,000 per month. With the local rebellion and foreign war
onder which China was How | anforing, the prosince of Kwangtang had a special cause for just irritation against all foreigners in this trade With its Bond quarters at Mao, by 396 it had become nearly the only business carried on tbers When the trade of hiring China as contract labourers to go to Cuba, Pern, and else
It is a source of regret, in view of the excel- where, began, thero was no dificulty in obtain ing men willing to try their fortauos abroad leat record of captain Belfridge as an offiear As rumours of gold diggings opened to their la of the navy, that the department is roabls to bouza in California were apres abroad and con- adopt the conclusion reached by the court before firmed by vataning miners, the coolie ship which he was trind-vis, that there was no woro radity led by men whose ignorance of leat of duty on his part either before, daring. outer lauds made them easily believe that they or after the target practice in quartion. The were bonod to El Dorado, whatever country rank, standing, and experience of the ofBosre they shipped for. The inducement for hiring posldg the court are such that there can be them was the-low-rain of-waga (34 a month at no doubt that it has conscientionaly discharged which they were willing to sell their labour, and its duty, the profits derived from introðaving them inte Western tropical regions. The temptations of this business" became so great that within ten years the demand bat far exceeded the sup Ply. Seldom has the unscrupulous character of trade, wore its operations are left fees from the restraints, either of competent authority or of morality, being moro sadly exhibited than in the conduct of the agents who fled these coolto ships. The details of the manner in which antiras of all olussos-scholars, travellers, labourers, peddlers, and artimusere kidnapped in low and country and taken to Macao, were sellom known, because the victims were unable to make thamsafres heart. Inthis kidnapping trade round Macro the Chinese employed the fast-selling ten must "Shrimp boats broshure was publish ed in those days by a Chinaman, in which it WAN gravely stated that the cralios kidnapped were taken abroad to be bled to donth sad thair blood made into opium. A cotailed account
If, in addition to this, the department ware to was given of the horrible, procesding-how be saw the evolies brought out sud kanoked arounds that the commanding offer of such in rows, and hels made in them to extract their vesaal is not required, before proceeding with blood and brains. Even wilder stories spread,h target practice, to make a complete and Bo their reluctance to go abroad from this thoreagh an examination of the place selectad account was not to be wondered at.
for
THE DAILY PRESS, TURSDAY, AUGUST 14, 1888.
VESSELS ADVERTISED AS LOADING.
DESTINATION)
VEGSRE'S NAME
CAPTAIN
FOR FREIGHT APPLY TO
Peshawar (str.)
Teleraashue (afr.), Imate Comet
L. F. Monte Jonga
Hongkong
2. & Dữ N. Ca Batterfield & Ewire,...
Hongkong.
Kripper........
Hongkong
W phafer...
Hongkong
Farquhar
Bratel
R. Sander
LONDON, VIA SUIZ. CANAL LONDON VIA Buzz CANAL HAVRE AND LONDON HAVRE AND LONDON HAYRE AND HAMBURG, to Palyhymala (str.)... LONDON....
Bungloe (at) MARSEILLES VIA Bataon, &c.Eraonaddy. (str). BREMEN, VA PORTS of CALL Bayern (str)
Maria Teresa (etr.) TRIESTE Collagen VANCOUVER DO. 7A Aov,&o. Batarin_(str.) ...... SAN FRANCISCO VIA Y BANA... City of New York(str.)...... SAN FRANCISCO STAY HAMA... Goelio (str.) mini-
Hydra SAN FRANCISCO LASCAN NEW YORK
semang NEW YORK... NEW YORK “imprimačin NEW YORK
SYDNEY & MELBOURNE. YOKOHAMA,VIA NAGASAKI, KOnn YOKOHAMA & KOBE NAGASAKI
'SHANGHAI, KOBE, &02
SHANGHAI
SHANGHAI VEL AMOY SWATOW; AMOY, FOOCHÓW
Nyl Ghan
· Sachem ziedk W.H. Conner,................... 0.0. Chappan...... Mogul (str.)ina Malwa (str.). Boaledi (str.) Flintshire (str)..." Melbourne (str.) Cathay (str.) Patroclus fafr.) Namen (str.)
G. Costanzo Watton
Hongkong Bengkong
Hongkong
C. Christonson W. B. Bullar... Hartlett
Hongkong
Hongkong
Hongkong
Batman
Hilborn... Johaven
Hongkong Hongkong
Hongkong
Clark ...... Habekost Fartigue... Pelford
Flongkeng
Hongkong
Hongkong
PocookHongkong
Carlowitz & Cò Carlowits & Co.. Biomsen & Co. Gibb, Livingston & Co... Mesageries Maritimes...... Melchor & Co.. O. Bachrach Adamson, Bell & Co. P.M. S. 8. Co. 0. & U, B. 8. Co. Melchers & Co.. Siemasen & Co.. Siamasen & Co. Prstan & Co.... Prstan & Co.. Gibb, Livingston & Co. .... P.&O. S. N. Go Gibb, Livingston & Co.... Swee Liong Chan Messageries Maritimes... P.&O. 8. N..Co. -Butterfield & Swire Douglas Lapraik & Co........
CHINA COAST - DETEOROLOGICAL HAGISTER.
TORI Ra
Thus it fall out-parhaps a more coincidez.se that Judge Denny renewed his agreement with the Kerman Government on the very day of Mr. von Mollendorff's arrivalin Seoul: Some hand is badly wanted to wear thase threads into a con astont pattern. They capot fail to become en-MATION tangled if left to themselves.
It is asserted that the policy of the Marquis Tseng is to centralize Kors under the guaran tee of the Fowers. This, atell venta, is a policy Bot the department he also s daty to per-something tangible. As to its feasibility ... form, and that is not only to carefully consider there is not much to be predicted of a hopefni and weigh all the evidenco before it, in order to chemoter. The Powers are not going to pull feiphong determine whether itsbull approve or disapprove Chine's chestnuts cat of the fire for her. Why De the findings of the court, but likewise to avoid should they, indeed? How many of them are e the possibility of senationing any conclusion not sufficiently interested in the little pezinania to alearly and fully stained by the evidence which spend a sovereign on maintaining its inta may operate to create dangery is precedant. Io grity? England is interested, but only in re posible that this consideration may not have been spect of Russia, and Russia has not only shown propout in the mind of the court, but whather no disposition to aggress, but is understood to present or not the responsibility of thedepartment have oven plodged bezelt against aggression... 29.01
Rassia is not interested in the servo of Chinese Taki
this regard cannot be pruded or ignored.
· 120 Augart, 1858, at 47,4,
28.50
29,6+
Manila M
Z теля
STATION
Hargkeng
ame
2.79
MaxEn wen? 20.8
If it were offoisily aumonneed that a United policy. If she bas any interest at all it should the ag States resuel of war may, at plassure, crest abe in the opposite scues. Germany, France, target and practice with great gana in the Italy, the United States all there are evidently waters of a friendly Power within a maring out of the question. Whare, thes, are the gust league of the shore, without Ingairy as to the anteng powers to come from? If the Mar wishes rales or regulations of each Power, the quis Tseng sims at establishing, say reputation as u practical stakęrman, his excursion into the department would land its official sanction to a disregard of well tiled principles of national domain of Korean polities in befortanste
Japan Mail. comity and of internations! law.
end of its surroundings as to demonstrate beyond question the fact that snek praation can be held.
COMMERCINE INTELLIGENCE,
“Monday, 13th August. EXPORT CABGORS,"
Per steamship City of Rio de Janeiro, sailed
Find,
The barometer ha risen and gindəyata sre válbér etzep thr 3,W, winds drat the China Seac The womther is eloviy sud lator and khe temperatart lening.
W. DOBERCK. Hongkong Observatory, 18th August, 1888
JETEOROLOGICAL REGISTEE,
Bereanstar femperibro... Humidity... Dention of wind
outher
Rain
The Allied Commissioners in charge of that fanger to life, link, or property, or that, on the 8th August-For Yokohama -4,000 Canton teck bugnisance of these outragen having omitted such previous examination, he bege sugar, and 563 pankages more handias. For San Francisco--8,400 bags rico; 524 bags coffee, and upon the representation of Governor may, on the couchsion of such practics, proceed 419 baga bleak popper, 2 bags cloves, chests General Loa took vigators · misasures
on his course without taking suck stops as are breaking up the trade at Whsap necessary to ascertain that no explosive pro:crude opium, 22 cases silks, 18 labs tîn. 1:120 Force of wind
8. Minister Ward, with the efficient aid of jestile remains unexploded where may after-ales gannias, and 2 packages, merchandise. Hon. G. Nys, U. 8. Vice-Consul at Mano, did szed he found, and that bo will not be held re- For Pants Arenas-3 casos aille and 1. oses mach toward reprossing the trads, and caused its eponsible for say loss or ducage that may be in merchandise. For San José de Guatemala-1 early stoppage on American vessels. He sided directly pozasioned by such emission, the depart 000 slika, For La Libertad-9 cases silks, and 2 the Chiarne antiorities in February. 1960, toment itself would become morally responsible esos merchandise. For Guayaquil ca385 silks. For Valparaiso 6 casss silts, and 3 cases taking three baadred and seventeen men out of for any disastrous results that might enNES. merchandise. For Now York-3 packages mat the American ship Messenger in order to r An approval of the findings of the court mar- tain whether any of them were detained on hoard tial in this case world, in the judgment of the tags, 52 cases silke, and 194 bales raw silk against thoir will. Every one of them declined dera-terut, establish a precedent which, in view to,ge back to the ship, eat it was not proved of possible results, would be equivalent to an the 8th August:From Shanghai for New how many had heen kaguiled away on false per official sunouncement of the character above York-1,569 rolls matting, 470 balee straw brzäd, tences the usual mode of kidnapping.
229 bales oowhides, 8 bales woel, and 39 bales
The coolies were of thrus classes: prisoners takon in olan fights (of constant occurrence in the western districts of Kwongtang), and sold
drsaribad.
Per American ship Wondering Jow, miled an
In acquitting Captain Selfridge of blame the straw hats. For New York-1433 rolls mat court martial ban necessarily found that his ex-ting, 4,587 packages fire crackers, 607 cassi ample may be emailed and the precedent foi amboo, 608 packages soy, M7 ouses joss-sticks, 284 packages ten, 137 packages rattan, 120 cases chinaware, 89 cases woodenware, 25 o
a
The department cannot acsant in the view that naval officer may, without blame, hold his tar get practics ap the soil of a friendly Power without consulting such Power, and, where he actually imperils life by the flight of the pro ectiles, without the previous examination which would have disclored auch perit, and that he may wil away, with his full duty discharged, leaving siz nezploded projectiles to entlanger jönocen: lives.
is oil. Lo cases dartherowars, 10 cases lacquer ware, and 718 packages sandries.
ON LONDON.
to Chinese er Portagcess man buyers; villagers lowed by other offers. or fishermen foreilly kidnapped, chiefly by half-cutes from Meone and those tempted by agenta ta gamble at licensed establishments, whe, on losing; surrender their pereous in payment Becording to Chinese notions of ability.When in the hands of Chinese "crimps," by throats the coolie is forced to express assent to the question of the Portuguese inspector, and then "handed rer test-fe from $7 to $10. Indi hoad-money and working expenaus, sach coolie costs $25 to $30, and in transfereed with contract Different views`may be kuzestly entertained for $60 to $70. Shipment, iomrance, eto, ruite the s to what conatibates, in a strict, technical evat per capns to something under $200. A sense, a neglect of official duty, but the obligation ON PABIS. Havana the arriving "omigrants" at public to do that which ander any particular combios auction being about $850. For eight years of tion of aironstancis is in itzali right and pro- service the coolie is absolutely at the dispom!per is an obligation universally recognized. An of his purchaser, and suicides are frequent.approval of the Andings of the court martial in Bat the illicit means for obtaining coolies this come would, is the indgmost of the depart at Macao is, however, what gives this traffic-out, be equivalent to an admission that such - hideon a character. During 1984 there obligation did not exist or apply under the gir were exported to Havana 19.728 and to Callao mimstances attending the target practice of the 13,674 ocolies, In October, 1865, the ship Dea Omahe on the 14th of March, 3887, and a due del Mare left Macse bound to Callao; on tonoh-regard for the interests of the service necessarily. ing at Tahiti che hail only 162 emigrants alive prevents the department from taking sey action out of 850. On the 8th of March, 1866, the which might be thus construed. Italian ship Napelem Canemare left Macão for The department has not failed, however, to Callao with 663 emigrants. Stung to revolt on the take into oonekleration both the punishment following day, a seano of bloodshed ensued, dur already borne by the offer, whose contact on ing which the vessel caught fro and was, dus the comsion referred to has been twice in- troyed; a portion of the crew exosped in the vestigated, and the humiliation and safiring to bosts, and a fow coulies were picked up subie-which he has been anbjected, nor can it doubt quently floating on spark.
that these considerations were present in the
ON
EXCHANGE.
2/217
8/0
· Telographic Transfer Bant Bille, om temami Bank Billu at 30 days' sight. Bank Bills at 4 monthe sight Credits, at 4 months' sight Documentary Bille, at 4 months
.8/08
sight
1.3/04
Bank Bills, on demand
3.78
Bank Bills, on demand....
Crodite, at 4 months sight...8.56 NEW YORK.
..73
Gredita, 60 days' sight .....
741
9281
224
223)
224
72
ON BOAT.
Telegraphic Transfer
Bank on demand
Ox CALOUTTL
Talegraphic Transfer
Hank, on demand
ON SHANGKAL
Bank, at sight
:Privata, 30 days' sight. "..........
SHADES.
Quctations aro longkong and Shanghal Bank Sharog-157%|
per cont. premium, cales.
Previous day.
B
On date 1 On date at 10a.m. at å p.m.
**29.85 *****29, 60***
78
-203
8.17.
o.d.
$.8.W. 5.8.2
2
D
-1.19
1.—Rademarks redzesd to 23. angiven Fedezaketi st The level of the and in ischot, tenths and hundredths,
• 2. –Tropkiatre in the elado in deprese Fahrenbit.
HODIT in pervontage afastaration, the auraddity of miz anfurated with moistven being 100. F
4-Djacents OF 783 Wire to two palate,
PROX OF THE WINE ROeording to Zona Bole 8.—BATH OF Ten Waarom↑ 18, hlon ery: 0. detached eloads: Distint rain 1 F, fom: ikut comp
5. snow, F. thunder » V. viability: Wedge (wet).
7-Rimokan, tantis sad bandredthe
W. DOBERCK, Hongkong. Observatory. 13th August, 1888.
IMPAIRED VISION.
ME LAWRENCE is now in Hongkong. HONGKONG HOTEL (Room No. 20) daily
and maybe CONSULTED at the
from 8 AM. to P.M.
(CONSULTATION FREE. One Third of those suffering from Blindness can trace their calamity to the see of COMMON SPECTAULES LENSES imperfectly adapted to the Sight.
SR. GROOM, E, FR.G.B., Barrister.st. law, Singapore, writes m
I have used glass for Eranty years, and have no hesitation in saying that, those supplied me by you are the best I have SWOT WORD:
I wear them with much satisfaction_and_com-} fort, and flad the frames are especially convenient,
Te Messrs. LAWRENCE & MATO,
Hotel D'Europe, Singapore.
R. HUDOLE, Esq. Deputy Master Attendant
| Singapore, writes:
"I am much plessed with the glasses you have adapted to my sight. They are very olsar and
wait, ane bing me to read the swellent print
without the least effort.”
To Messrs. LAWRENCE & MATO, Singapore,
LAWRENCE & MATO,
Ophthalmic Opticians. (Opticises to the Principal Ophthalmic Surgers in India and England).
Oloes: Old Bond Street, London; 3 & 4,
TO BE DISPATCHED
On 25th iust, at Noon On 17th insi Quick dospatak Quick despatch,
Ou 22nd test 10 AM. On or about 21st imat. On 16th inst; at Neon On 30thinst. at 10A.M. On th inat, at Noon. On 18th ingt, at 3p.. On 29thizat, at 3 rim. On 19th just, Quick despatch Quick dospatch. Quick despate.
8PM.
Quick despatch. Quick despatol On or about 15th Inst. On or about Platinet. 'Ou or about 17th inst On 17th inst., at Noon On or about 15th fast. Quick dempatei, To-morrow, Daylight. To-day, at Noon.
VESSELS ON THE BERTH.
OQRAN STEAMSHIP· COMPANY. FÖRLONDON VIA SUEZ CANAL. THE Compney's Steamship THE
**TELEMACHUS,” Captain Jones, will be despatched FRIDAY, the 17th inst.
above on
AVESRKLY ON THE BERTA
COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES
RANSOMMARITIMES. PAQUEBOTS POSTE FRANCAIS.
NOTICE
BTBAM FOR SAIGON, SINGAPORE, BATAVIA, CO. LOMBO, ADEN, SUEZ, PORT SAID, MEDITERRANEAN AND BLACK SEA PORTS, ALEXANDRIA, MARSEILLES,
PORTS OF BEAZIL AND LA PLATA;
ALSO,
AND
LONDON, HAVEN, BORDEAUX,
DUNKIRK, AND ANTWERP.
VESSELS ON THE BERTH.
FOR NEW YORK.
THE 3/3 L I. L American Ship
"W. H. CONNER" Botman, Master, shortly expected here, will load here, for the above Port, and will have a quick despatch.
For Freight, apply to
PUSTAU & Co. Hongkong, 2nd August, 1898.
MAILS BA PECTED.
THE CANADIAN – MAILA.
|1495
The C. P. steamer Zambrei, with the Canadian
\N ́‚THURSDAY, the 15th August, at mail, left Kobe on the 5th, and is now due.
One Company's Steamship
TRAOUADDY," Commandant Bretel, with
Tho Canadian Pucido steamer Port Adelaide,
MAILS, PASSENGERS, SPECIE, and with the Canadian mail, leares Nagai the CARGO, will leave this Fort for the above 15th instant.
places.
The C. P.steamer Parikia, with the Canadian Cargo and Spoate will be rogistered for Lon-mail, left Vangaver on the lat August. don as well as for Marseilles, and accepted in transit through Marseilles for the principal places of Europe.
TEG FRENCH MAIL.' The 1. M. steamer Melbourne, with the
Shipping Orders will be granted till Noon, French mail of the 14th July, left Saigon Cargo will be resolved on board until 4-P.2. u) 3 pa, on the 11th, and may be expected bare Spacie and Farools until 8 P.M., on the 15th
THE INDIAN, MAIL
The steamer Japan, with the next Indian' mail, left, Singapore on the 12th, and is due hore
Angust, 1888. (Patzels are not to be sent or about Tuesday, the 14th instant.This on board they must be left at the Agency's parkét bringe replies to fatten despatched from Oloe.) Contents and value of Packages are Hongkong on the 2nd June. required.
For further partionlara, apply at the Com rany's Office.
G. DE CHAMPEAUX,
Agent. Hongkong, 4th August, 1888.
CANADIAN PACIFIC STEAMSHIP COMPANY,
TAEING
12
CARMO AND PAKSENORES TO JAPAN, CANADA, THE UNITED STATES, AND EUROPE,
Passengers for Europe desiring to proseed Overland, can, on application to the undersigned, have their Tickets endorsed for airrender at Algiers in exchange tor Coupon Tickets to Marseilles (by Transatlantic Company's express Boats) and thones to Paris or London,
Algiers is 28 hours steam from Marseilles and THE CANADIAN PACIFIO RAILWAY thence to London occupies about the same time.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE, Agents Bongkong, 18th August, 1888,
AUSTRO-HUNGARIAN LLOYD'S STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY. STEAM FOR SINGAPORE, PENANG, CULOMBO, BOMBAT. ADEN, SUEZ, FORT SAID, BRINDISI & TRIESTE. (Taking Cargo at through rates to CALCUTTA, MADEAS, PERSIAN GULF, BLACK BSA, LEVASTA ADRIATIC POETE), "[THE-Company's Steamship
“MARIA TERESA," Captain & Costauzy will be despatched as above on SATURDAY, the 18th of August, at NOON.
TLA
AND OTHER CONNECTING RAILWAY LINES & STEAMERS. ME British Steamship -
"BATAVIA,"
2,553 Tons Bagieter, Watten, Commander; will be despatched for VANCOUVER, BC. AND YOKOHAMA, on SATURDAY, the 18th AND SAN FRANCISCO, VIA MOY, KOBE, Augast, at THREE P.M.
To be followed by the 8. S. "DUKE OF
on the 18th instant.
STEAMERS EXPECTED. The Austro-Hungarian Lloyd's steamer Maria Teresa left Singapore on the 8th, and is due hors on or about the 14th instant.
The steamer Waverley left. Singapore on the 9th, and may be expacted liers on or about the 15th instant.
The Ben Line steamer Henledi loft Singapore on the 10th, and is dus hers on the 16th instant.. The D. D. Beamer Electre lift Singapore on the 13th, and is due here on the 18th instant. The P. & U. steamer EnaAgar left. Bombay on the 7th, and may be exposted here on er shout the 22nd instant.
POST-OFFICE NOTICES. WESTMINSTER on Slat August 8. S When Correspondence has been mis-saat or
* PAKTHIA," n 18th Sept, and 8. 3. delayed (both of which are Jahle to happen ["ABYSSINÉA," on 4th October
occasionally) all that the addressay need do is to Connection will be made at Yokohams with note on the cover, Sent to, or Received Steamers from Shanghai and Japan Porte, at 7 pm, or as the case may be, and forward it, and at Vancouver with Pacifia Const Points by without any other writing hutover, to the the regular Steamers of the PACIFIC COANE Postmaster General. This should be acted on STEAMSHIP COMPANY and other Steamers the first time cause of complaint occurs; it is a Through Passage Tickets granted to Eng mistake to fat such matters pass for fear of giving trouble, a course which generally giver lines of Steamers.
For Further Particulars regarding Freight and Passage, apply to the Agency of the Com, France, and Germany by all trans-Atlantis pany, Praya Central.
O. BACHRACH, Agent.
First-class Faros granted as follows---
[5
To all Common Pointe in Canada ? and the United States... 5 Te Liverpool.... To London..
To Vancouver and Victoria...Max. $180.00. To San Francisen
175.00. 290.00.
500.00. 305.00.
Hongkong, 10th August, JESS. STEAM TO TOKOHAMA ̈VIA NAGA- SAKI AND KOBE. Passing through the ILAND SEA). VIE P. FO. 5. Ñ. Co.'s Steamship
"MATWA"
:
will leave for the above places on or about the 21st instant,
E. L. WOODIN,
Superintendent. Hongkong, 11th August, 1885. THE "EEN" LINE OF STEAMERS.
FOR LONDON
THE Standup
"BENGLOE,"
[1
To other European Points at properlimate rates. Special reduced rates granted to Officers of the Army, Navy, Ciril Eervice, and the Imperial Chinees and Japanes Castoms, to be obtained on application.
Consular Invoices to sodompany Cargo des fined to Points in the United States, should be sant to the Company's Odices addressed to Mr. D. E. BROWN, Distriot Freight Agent, Van- couver, BC.
Freight will be received on Board until 4 r.N. on the 15th Angust.
Captain Farquhar, will be despatetel as above, day previous to sailing. on or about the 1st instant.
For Freight os Passage, apply to
apply to GIBE, LIVINGSTON & Co.,
Agents. Hongkong, 18th August, 1868.
THE
STEAM TO SHANGHAI. P. 0.9. N. Co's Steamship
"CATHAY"
[1497
will leave for the above plase about 24 hours for her arrival with the outward Bagtish Kail:
B. L.. WOODIN,
Buperintendent.
Hongkong, 11th August, 1888
U. §. HAIL KIND.
PACIFIC MAIL STEAMSHIPCOMPANY.
THROUGH TO NEW YORK, The OVER LAND RAILWAYS, AND TOUCHING AT TOKOHAMA AND SAN FRANCISCO.
THE U. S. Mail Steamer "CITY OF NEW YORK will be despatahod for San Francison, vi Tokohama, on. WEDNES DAY, the 29th August, at THREE P.M., taking Passengers and Freight for Japan the United
States and Europe.
The lamentable condition of Chinese labourers minds of the members of the court, or that they Union Inenranea Society of Canton, Limited Hare Street, Caloutta; and Rampart Row, of the United States, vil Overland Railways, to
$86 per share.
$73 per share..
share.
in Pern was fully suaugh proven by their appool will have the effect to promote, in the vauduot for reliet to their home government in 1968, of target exercise of vessels of the navy on China Trailers' Insurance Company's Shares though it could do nothing effectual to help formigu stations in future, more judicious and them. On April 5th of the same year motratorations methods of prosedure then have ap- North China Inantanao-Tls. 285 per share. the mutiny on board the Italian ship Therese,parently heretofore chtzined.
Tangtaza Insurance Association-Tis. 85 por which left Macno for Callas February 2nd with The findings of the court martial in the tass 203 onlins. On the 4th of April, 181, the ship are hershy disapproved. Captain Thomas O.Chinese Theurance Company, Limited--$190 por Jon Jaon left Mams with 640 cooling on board. Selfridge is rolonged frezi szrost Two days later and whan only fifty miles from port she was harnt to the water's edge. The master and crow, some forty-fire in all, escaped in the ship's boats, and fifty cdd coolies were picked up by passing jucks. The romainder, nearly six hundred, were barned alive.
WILLIAM C. WHITNEY,
Secretary of the Navy.
"THE BEBREW LANGUAGE IN
CHINA.
share, saless.
On Tai Insurance Company, Limited-Ts, 148
per abire,
Canton Insurance Offer, Limited-180 per
share.
Hongkong Fire Insurance Company's Shares
$340 per share.
Chirs Fire Insurance Company's 8bares-$78
pár share, sallers. Straite Marine Insurance Company, Limited-
325 namo
819).
On the representation of Dr. D. B. MoCartoo, the Shanghai Taobai and Nanking Vinervy took measure to bring book the three hundred The Rev. Mr. Croseth, who was recently at ocolies resored by the Japanese from the 'si-feng Fu, in Honah, sends to the Shanghai Peravian ship Maria Inu, sad, appointed for Courier a very interesting piece of Information this service, Dr. McCartas and Jugs Chem with regard to some of the inhabitants of that Straits Fire Innaranee Company, Limited- want to Japan in September, 1872, and for vity. He says:-It may be worth while for par Hongkong and Whampon Dock Company's sucosa:fal efforts the former was awarded a poses of religious and moral roform to become
Sharos-33 per-cent, prəm., buyers. complimentary letter and a fold medal from the acquainted with some fasts relative to the He: Hongkong, Canton, and Macao Steamboat Co.'s Chinee Government. Belting measuree lod brawling again China There has existed in shares $116 per cent. pram,, ax div. to the flua? abolition of the trato at Masso. this elty from an early date, a colony of Jawa
The years 1873 red 1874 were marked by the the distinctive nat gives them by the people Indo-China Steam Navigation Co.'s Sharee
121 per cent discount, the feet which abolition of the codlie trade at Macan, which being "Tian Kin Kino," or Ainge its rise in 1948 had been attended with ploor eat the site." This name refers to the China and Manila Steamship Company, Limited many atrocities on had and ses. During there well known tradition recorded in Genesis years attempts had heen made to endust the where the messenger wrestled with Jacob and trade with me regard for the rights of the erosie him by causing the sinew of his thigh labarera, but experience had shown that to do to shriak. These people had Hebrew 498, of this was practically impossible if the business was the Old Testament which have been from time to be made remuneratire. Driven from Hong to time within the last forty yours secured by kong and Whampos, the agents of this trafic foreigners. One roll of the Pentatonokia sa had long found shelter in the Portagaoso glass case in the Library at Hongkong. A harbour of Macas, from which semi-independent Chiama from Cuba, while in a Jaw's clothing part they could dospatah Chinese orimps on store in New York, was attmoted by the Hebrew Juopping excursions for their nefarious letters, and to the astonishment of the Tara trade. When at Isat the Governor closed lites, informed them that he had learned to
-$110 per share.
share
Douglas Steamship Company, Limited-560 par Hongkong Gas Company's Shares-8195 per
share.
Thare
Hongkong Hotel Company's Ehares-$170 pez Chins Sugar Baffning Company, Limited-8183
per share.
on Bagar Refining Company, Limited-959
per share. Hongkong Toe Company's Shares 480 per
share, or div.
Bombay
11881
Hangkong, 24th July, 1888. VESSELS ON THE BERTH
DOUGLAS STEAMSHIP COMPANY, LIMITED.
FOR SWATOW, AMOY, AND FOOCHOW.
ARE Company's Steamship T
"NANOA,"
Captain Possek, will be inspatched for the abovs Ports TO-DAY, the 14th inst., at Ncos.
For Freight or Famage, apply to
DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co..
General Managers. Hongkong, 11th August, 1888.
[1488 OCEAN STEAMSHIP, COMPANY.
FOR SHANGHAI VIA AMOY. Taking Cargo and Passengers at through rata for Nivaru, CHEFOO, NEWCHWANG, TINTAIN, HANHOW, and Ports on the YANOTSEE.)
Company's Steamship
PATROCLUS," Captain Pulford, will be deepstohet se above TOMORROW, the 16th instat, DAT
LIGHT.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE, Agants.
F1476 Hongkong, 18th August, 1889.
COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES
MN: MARITÍMES. "PAQUEBOTS POSTE FRANCAIS. FOR SHANGHAI, KOBE, AND
A. YOKOHAMA,
NHCE
this haven to its continuance, the Spaniards read that language to a small éxtent. while Hongkong and China Bakery Company, Limited Company's Steamer
and Paruvians were the only nationalities in Chins before being carried off as a ovolle to whom the action affected; but Spain, fall Cuba I met him a number of times, but
485 per share.
MELBOURNE,"
Captain Lartigas, will be despatched for the In lignidation
above Parts on about WEDNESDAY, the Pangor And Songhia Dua Bamaptan Mining 15th instant.
G. DE CHAMPHAUX,
Agent. Company, Limited-104 per share, sellers,
Hongkong, 9th August, 1988.
THE "GIBB" LINE.
alace. Hongkong Rope Manufacturing Company, Li-
mited-888 per share. Ag. Watson & Co., Támited-100 per cent.
premium-` -- Hongkong & Kowloon Wharf and Godown Co.,
Limited $165 per Singapore Instead, Company, Limited-18
ing back on her treaty of 1864, which gave it is a mystery, to me, as well as to all othery Perak Tin Mining and Smolting Company her merchants the privilege of engaging orolies who learned the ficte, where he reocived a contract labourers for Caba, insisted that the his early lessons in Hebrew. The ability to read canlie trade be allowed The Yamon was advised Hebrew by the Jews at Kas-fang Fu had been not to admit this pritl'ege until the barsh treat-lost before he was born, if I am rightly Perak Sugar Cultivation Company Tls. 18 per ment of the labourers in Cuba had been inguined formed, so it was not there that he attended such into. This was done in 1873, by means of a com- mobool. In 1873 Hobbi Bean of Chicago, toll mission composed of three foreigners and two me that be had at one time visted the Pacific Chinese, who made as thoronghan jagiry as the coast to see if the aborigines could not be traced Caban authorities would porrait, and reported to the stock of deras. He found that some the results in 1874 They asserted that the tribes about Alaska were likely to be of such majority of the walks in Cuba were decoyed origin. While in San Francisco, a Chinamas abroad and not legitimately indoosd to emigrata," went to him with some bourds upon which were and stros the dreadful disclosures which tran- ont very rudely Hebrew words, and the man pre spired in their report the trade has never ravived.nounced some of them in a very inanrrect man- In 1877 the emigration stipulation in the Spanish. The question in where come these board? Treaty was reported. Fern, indeed, sent M. Was it a hoax played on the sredulity of the Garcin as its envey to Peking te negotiate a Rabbt by some of his co-religionists P The treaty and obtain the right of engaging labourers, boards are now in Berlin.
but this gentleman met with na anocom whatever. The Portuguese rulers of Macso were unwill.
ing to make a therough investigation into the
facts about this business until after the returz
KOREA,
of the camaron sent to Cubs in 1873, and the
We do not diasera àmong Chinean eta Enstieni disclosure of the inevitable' ovile and wrong any indications of a more vertebrate policy tờ, inherent in the trade. Then, through the repre- wards. Koren, Yarillation and prostestination sentations and offlses of Governor de . Januario, are still the mot d'ordre. By foroiga orition and the urgency of outside sources, they put an Rosident Y nam's setion in Seoul is described ar end to it by a Proalamation abolishing the Su-{"bratal,” an spithes which we are not fally pre perintendency of Emigration, and ordering the pared to disputa. Yumi kis maked for leavu toi barrassans to be closed after the 90th of March, visit Tisntain, where, perhaps, he may receÁTE 1874. For long youre thechief business of Bluesa, better inspiration. But our hope is nut large. during the twenty-five youre of the existance of. Rumour says that some painia, were taken to im the Coolie Traffo, about 500,000 Chinese were parte desse machina oharacter to Mr. von deported
Mollendorf's return to Korea' Despatches were (kept secret and the tolovraph-line was officially
The wae of the present tense in this pass is taken possession of Bat the fols who mani evidently a mistake, dae probably to the writer having palated this move were too alever to remember Ingorporated is without correction from a contempore existance of another Has of wire to Japan. wy publications. D.F.!
per abare.
pren., K
12
FOR SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE, Taking through Cargofor QUEENSLAND PORTS, ADELAIDE, TASMANIA, NEW ZEALAND, 20.
THE British Steamer
Through Bills of Lading issued for trans- portation to Yokohama and other Japan Ports, to San Francisco, to Atlantic and Inland Cities,
Havana, Trinidad, and Demerara, and to ports in Mexico, Central and South America, by the Company's and connecting Stoomera,
Through Passage Tickets granted to England, France, and Germany by all trans-Atlantic lines
of Steamers.
First-class Fares granted as follows: To San Francisco.........
$300.00
To San Francisco and return, 350.00
....... available for 6 months.......
To Liverpool.....
Po London
525.00 390.00
All Parcels must be sont to our Office and should be marked to address in fall; and the same will be received by us until & P.M. the For information as to Passage or Freight,
ADAMSON, BELL & Co.,
Agents. Hongkong, 14th August, 1868. OCCIDENTAL AND ORIENTALETEAM SHIP COMPANY, TAKING CARGO AND PASSENGERS TO JAPAN, THE UNITED STATES, MEXICO, CENTRAL AND SOUTH AMERICA AND EUROPE; VIA THE OVERLAND RAILWAYS, AND ATLANTIC AND OTHER CONNECTING STEAMERS.
HE Steamship AELIO" will be despatched for San Franciscu, vit Tuk hama, on SATURDAY, the 18th Augnat, at THKEZ YM. Connection being made at Yoke has with Steers from Shanghai and Japan Ports.
more trouble ja the end.
The Posta Gniße for 1957, revised to date will be found In the Daily Press Directory, p. 385 large edition, p. 701 stall edition. This is the only mathorized complete Summary of Postal information published in Ifongkong.
The authorised List of Malls issued in the one published connection with this paper tries oach day in our Extra, which is WATE corrected to a much later hour than that given.
below.
A MAIL WILL CLOSE.
For Swatow, Amoy, and Foodbow-Per Namen, to-day, the 14th inst, at 11.30 AM.
For Amy and Shanghai. Fer Patroclus, to day, the 14 h insh, at 5.00 PM.
For Haifong-Por Frijr, to-day, the 14th irst, at 5.00 PM.
For Fating and Tourou-Per Clara, today, the 14th inst., at 5.0) r..
For Singapore-Per Polahymnia, on Wed nesday, the 2nd inst., at 9.30 A.M.
MAILS BY THE FRENCH PACKET. The French Contract Packet Traonaddy will be despatched on THURSDAY, the 16th instant, with Mails to the United Kingdom, Europe. and places beyond, via Mararities: to Baigus. Straits Settlementa Batavis, Burmah, Ceylon, Marig the Australasian-Colonies, Adeu-Natal and the Cape, Egypt, Malta, and Gibraltar,
The usual hours will be observed in closing the Mails, &o.
The Post Office declines all responsibility for Cnregistered Covers containing Bank Notos, Coin, or Jewellery, tad, where Registration has been neglected, will make a saqairžos into alleged losses of anoh woyers.
MAILS BT THE UNITED STATES PACKET. The United States Mail Packet Gaelic will be despatched on SATURDAY, the 18th instant, with Mails for Japan, San Francisco, the Taited States, Canada, Honolulu, Peru. &c., All PARCEL PACKAGES should be marked to which will be closed as follows:- address in fall: and saree will be received at the 2.15 P., Registry graser. Company's Office until Fiva 7.2, the day pre-230 EM, Post Office oloase, but Correspondence
vion to sailing,
First-class Fares granted as follows:--- To Ban Francisco
ILO
To. San Francisco and return, I
svailable for 6 monthe
To Liverpool To London
$200.00
350.00 225.00 990.00
To other European points at proportionate rates. Epecial reduced rates granted is Offers of the Army, Navy, Civil Service, and the Imperial Chinese Custome, to be obtained on application.
way be posted on board the T'acket with Late Fee of 10 cents extra Postage until the time of departure.
The Past Office declines all responsibility for Waregistered Letters containing Bank Notes, Coin, or Jewellery, and, where Hegistration-har- teen anginoted, wil make no aquiries inte alloged losses of such letters
མ་་་་་་-་
MAILS BY THE BRITISH PACKET. The British Contract Packet Peshawar will be despatched on SATURDAY, the 25th Passengere, who have paid fall fare, re-instant, with Mails for the United Kingdom, embarking at San Francisco for Chires or Japan Europe and countries beyond, vis Brindizi; to (or vice teraz) within one year months, will be the Straits Settlements, Netherlands India, allowed a discount of 10 This allentance Burmah, Coylon, Aden, Egypt, Malta, and does not apply to through fares from China and Gibraltar.
Consular Invoices to sccompany Cargo das
To other Europesu points at proportionate Ja an to Brops. raies. Special reduced rates.granted in Officers of the Army, Navy, Civil Service, and the tined to points beyond. Ban Francisco in the Imperial Chinete Customs, to be obtained on United States should be sent to the Company's Offices, addressed to the Collector of Customs. application.
San Francisco.
Passengers, who have paid full fare ro subarking at San Francisco for China or Japan (or vice versa) within one year, will be allowed a discount of 10% from Return Fare This allostance does not apply to through faren from Chine and Janes to Furope.
Freight will be received on board until 4 r., the day unstions to all Tits Rugs will be received at Offos until P.M. sams day: a Paroel Packages should be marked to address in fall; value of sane is required."
Consular Invoices to nocompany* Cazgo destined to paints beyond San Francisco
For further information ns to Freight Passage, apply to the Agency of the Core- peny, No. 501 Queen's Bead Central
C. D. HARMAN. Agout. Hongkong, 10th July, 1888.
FOR SAN FRANCISCO. THE 3/5 L. 1. 1. Danisk Bargun
"HYDRA,”
The usual hours will be observed in closing the Mails, do
The Post Offos doolines all responsibility for Unregistered Letters containing Bank Notes, Coin, or Jewellery, and, where Registration has bean neglected will make no enquiries inte alleged losses of sucli lettore.
PARCEL POST. KB-&pt will be gires for onek Parcal
Ault Tease
Ihmit of Give, Articl
•Wght per 3b.
To
0 Christensen, Master, will load here for the trailer above Port, and will have quick dospatol.
For Freight, apply to
MELCHERS & CO. Hongkang, 12th July, 1889.
In the United States should be ocht to the Company's Offices in Sealed Envelopes, addressed to the Collector of Customs at San Francisco.
For farther information as to Passage and
FOR NEW YORK. Freight, apply to the Agency of the Company, THE A LI American Ship No. 501, Queen's Bond Central.
OD. HARMAN Agent. "Hongkong, tih Angaat, 1888.
NORDDEUTSCHER LLOTD.
NOTIOD.
18
BTSAM FOR SINGAPORE, COLOMBO. ADEN; SUEZ, PORT SAID. BRINDISI, GENOA, ANTWERP, HREMEN, AND HAMBURG. PORTS IN THE LEVANTE, BLACK SEA AND BALTIC PORTS ;
PARA MALSO, LONDON, NEW YORK, BOSTON, DAL-
DAN TIMORE, NEW ORLEANS, GALVESTON, AND SOUTH AMERICAN PORTS.
TuR COMPANY'S STEAMERS WILL CALL AT:
SOUTHAMPTON TO LAND PASSENGERS AND LUGGAGE.
* MOGUL," Chinese Imperial Lean of 1884 B-4 per cent. Captain Johnson, due shortly with part Cargo Chinese Imperial Loan of 1864 C-9 por cent.xbout the 15th instant.
from Japan; will be despatebid an above on or
Uhinese Imperial Lean, 1980 E--11 per cent fortable Saloon and State Rooms, affording
Attention is directed to the Steamer's comNB-CARGO CAN BE TAKEN ON--THROUGH BILLS OF LADING FOR THEY PRINCIPATI PLACES IN RUSSIA praminin, nom.
excellant accommodation for First Class Passen-
za, premium, NOM.
Bouiété Francaise des Charbonnages du Tonkin ger
35 per cent prem..
To be followed by the 8.9, Doleamyn on or Hongkong High Level Tramways Company, about Blat instant.
Limited 850 per cent. prom, sales.
For Freight or Pasaga noply to
* HONGKONG TEMPERATURE.
(non-Manama, Fatoomam & Cafe, Mananasú): Anguet, 11th,
· Emoticongold AG
Harometered 13,
Barewatmynd 1.1. Thermoeler Alumiinian
"Therapantes). Pallatin Thitovaller—NYJE,
·Thermometers Laï (fet bulb) 1) van. (Wok Landi) *Thanevek kam (Vos |
GIBB, LIVINGSTON & CO,
Managers. Hongkong, 2nd August, 1888
11459
- THE "BEN" LINE OF STEAMERS.
FOR YOKOHAMA, AND KORE,
29.58 39.58
♫ HE British Steamer
BENLEDI”
"BACHEM,"
Prohibited
r than 5 in. To
hyein, by to..
வாக்கா
Ares,
Folieno,
pusonal
Betzich
1b,
| certn.
Japan, Zoro
·Do,animal szZA
India
181
Mia (Drool)
·Ģlbraltar (Direct) ........
United Kingdom,
«Gibraltaronly}
A
*
tug, org
la prestat
1; 221
bength
girta com
exempt for
Blood.
1
135
Sprain of
· Kurention (via Lom-2
Do.
13 CU
Ela
don)ninge British Gas (vin)
Loader) ...
Dr.
11 60
50
Do,
Taltare.
Loadoc) Oreras i Lon-)
China, To-
11
25
Tit
SIEMSSEN &.Co.
Letter!
Hongkong, 14th July, 1888.
(182
Ars, and
THE
Egypt (vis Loaders)... 1
Newsongmað a 33 T
50-
[Do.
Λατινικ
Do,
B. Helen (rin)
London) Wistwardazd Lon."
Do.
i peright to
11
50
the Limited
fXiardom.
badon, Trinidad
11
Do
tria London)
· 19 ft. long, 1 1, bgj
གp----ukom-416
छ.
70
- deal ag
[1400] Jamaisa vino.:1
Bo
13 length and
girit, unbined
Captain Bartlett, will load here for the above are Colony (rist Port, and will have galak despatch.
For Freight, apply to
FOR HAYRE AND LONDON, HE 3/3 L L 1 British Bark
"LUCIA,"
Shortly expected, will iced here for the above Ports, and will have quick despatch::
For Freight, apply to
CARLOWITZ & Uo. Hongkong, th July, 1s88.
-FOR- NEW-YORK- THE 3/3 L. I. 1. Ameriem Ship',.
T
Boulas, og
To Capa Tortedf, 111. Antigun, biostearat, 8.
Kilts, Neys, Unmisken. Virgir. 1., Grenada, 8. Ludio, 5. Vincent, Tobago; .
TO THE UNITED KINGDOM AND FLACIS
"C. C: CHAPMAN,” Highborn, Master, shortly expected here, will BEYOND-Parole are forwarded by P. & 0. lond boro for the above Part, and will have a packet only, and arrive in London about 5 days qulok despatch.
later than the Mail. They must be posted before 3 p.m. on the day before the Mailleaves. No farther PUSTAU & Co. Lõharge is made on delivery sxempt for Custome 114851396. & Declaration of Contents and Value is required with doeh parcel. The form is supplied fres.
For Freight, apply to
ON
THURSDAY, the 30th day of August 1898, at 10 Aar, the Company's Beamship **BAYERN," Captain R. · with
Hongkong, 2nd August, 1889,
· FOR NEW YORK. THE 3/3 L IT British Shp
"NYE GHAU,"
www.m...
Te ENDA-By P & O. and Indian Mail packet only. A declaration of Contents and
GENERAL RULES-Parcela may be sealed,
MAILS, PASSENGERS, SPECIE, and Captain W. B. Butler, bortly expected, will Value is required. The form is supplied free. CARGO will leave this Part as above; CALLDIG load here for the shore Port, and will have but, ser parcel, even though sealed, is liable to AT GESCAL
Shipping Orders will be granted till Noos, Cargo will be roseived on Board until: 4 ONL Specie and Pazcals until 8 pm, on the 29th August, 1888. (Parnals are not to be sent on Board; they must be left at the Agency's Office). Contents and Valvo of Packages are
Captain Clark, will be despatched as above The Steamer has splendid Accommodation and
about the 17th instantaneo, Malay
For Fright or Passage, apply to
GIRB, LIVINGSTON & Co.,
Hongkong, 11th Anguri, 1888.
marios a Doctor and diewardens
For Further Partionlam, apply ton
MELCHERS & Co.,
Honghingy 6th August, 1889.
quiok despatch,
For Freight, apply to
SIEMASEN & Co. Hongkong, 14th July, 1888
1329
FOR HAVRE AND LONDON. THE 9/9 L L 1 Geeman Ship
T
*COMET”
be opened for examination. Dangerous or pers hable gooda updam, artiolez likely to injure the mail, liquide (unless sorely packed), and fragile paokages are prohibited. No Pares must exosed 8250 in value. A. Parcel may con tain a letter to the same address as that of the Parcel itself (oreept in onses where enclosure of letters ie prohibited) or another Parcel to that
Krippter, Harter, will load hers for the above address, but no othereneksure. Declarations of Ports, and will have quick despatch.
| Contents must be complete and mocanto. Everything to the Parcel should be satwed. { Fales declarations expoes the Parosi to the rik 1899 of sentention.
For Freight, apply to
CARLOWITE & Co Hongkong, 20th July, 1898
"