jaw. The British Government on learning of } the death of Campbell at one sent a foroo of diers to tako p session of the entire distriat.. Both the England Veneciana in the dia putul territory are ouring rammst lion and s srious cafiot is looked for batwGAN the two factions.
AN ASETOANEO
LONDON, 10th May. On May Gth a hablo disck men, whose name was in every newspaper a few years ago, died in Zanzibar, Ho wa Suai, well-known as the faith- fal srtant of Dr. Livingstone, who during the last years of the great man's wanderings in Cen teal Afrios was ever by bis side and to whom fidelity and dation Livingstone pays more than one alojuont tribute in hie Last Joar finle." It wt Busi and another faithful som- Fade who entered the hub in which, their mas tor trenthed his last and found him on his kaced with his head bant over his lowly bob, still in death. They doelled to take his body 1,500 miles, much of the way through, a hoatie country, and reators it to his friends in England. The world known with what skill and siurage they performed this mission. They first emlined the body to that they were able to transport it over the long road. They buried his heart underground near the hub whore be had died, and paid a native chief to koop the spot where they had buried the prooious rolio in good condition. They carried the body through Ugoge, where it was a orlme punishable by death totransport human remains through theantry. During this perilous part of the way they word compelled to make the package containing tua bony resemble a bandie werchandise. The Ugng-sware content with opening two or three packages which leaked exactly like that in which the body was enonaod, and soning sothing contra- baad they permitted the Uttle expedition to ge
Junamn
SHANGHAI SHIPPING
ARRIVALS.
& Kwang-chi, Chinoss str. from Chefoo, 8. Paskov, Chloess sir, frum Hongkong- 8, poemoon, German str., from Hongkong. 9. Felching, British str., from Tientsin,
Thorndale, British str., from Hamburg. Juno DEPARTURES.
UN
8. Tonnen-Bettish six., for Vladivostook, 8, Choyang, British str., for Chiaking. 8, Calédonien, French str., für Tobe.
COMMERCIAL INTELLIGENCE.
LONDON- Telegraphia Transfer....... Bank Tillis, on demand.........
DESTINATION.
THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS MONDAY JUNH 15rm. 1891
VESSELS ADVERTISED AS LOADING,
VESBEL'S NAME. FLAG BIG:
Pakni
LONDON. BREMEN & PORTS OF CALL Bayern MARSEILLES VIA SAISON.. Sagbalion VANCOUVER, VIA S'HAL., 20.. SANFRANCISED VIA TRAM,do SANFRANCISCO STAY HAMA. SYDNEY, MELBOURNE, &o... NEW YOEK
NEW YORK.
NEW YORK NEW YORK.
NEW YORK...' SINGAPORE, HAVRE &e...... SINGAPORE, PENANG, &d..... SINGAPORE, PENANG, &... BHANGHAI YA AWOY... SWALOW, ANDY & FOOCKOW. MANILA DIRECT....
Empress of India... City of Paking...... Belgia Monmanic Canara MoLaurin Calbarga
on
Minnie G. Whitney P. N. Blanchard ... Hesparing Lightning Elektrs. Priam... Haitan... Else.
VESSELS ON THE BEATH
SATURDAY: 12TH JUNK. CLOSING QUOTATIONS.
EXCHANGE.
Bank Bit's at 30 daya' sight.
9/1
If
Bank Bills, at 4 mouths' sight....92 Oredits, at 4 months' tight
8/21
On
Paris- Dodamentary Bills, menthe sight3/24
Bank Hülle, on demand
..$.95
Uredits, at 4 months' aight40$
ON
GRAMANT
FOR HINGAPORE, PENANG, AND TILE Steamship
On demand
..$20
after sight
DN
New Youn-
Bank Bills, on demapd..
78
Credits, 60 days' eight
-772
Os
BoxBAT.—
Tolographic Transfer
Hart, on demand.....
2224
CALCUTTA
2227
its way. Thus it happens that the romains of ON
Dr. Livingstone fin today in Westminster Ab- boy. Susi #ay thanked by a volá of Parliament
Telegraphic Transfer
Bank, sa demand. ..........
SHANGBAL
Bank, at sight
Private, dara' sight
snd received a handsome and substantial recog-BosEREIGNS, Bank's Buying Rate... G.ES
nition from the Queen and the British Govera- wout for his faithfelness and devotion to Living stone.
A DIAMOND SWINDLE OF THE SHAK
CHICAGO, 19th May. Michael Amberg, a Belgian tourist stopping at the Iticholiox, bar been summoned to Antwerp ny a witness in the celebrated diamond caso. He intended to remain in the United States sli summor, but his knowledge of the feots in the case which has sot all Belgium agog han som pelled him to eat short his visit to America. Antwerp and Amsterdam are the cities where the most valuable diamonds are cat and pe- Itshed.
Baaka
JOINT STOCK SILARES COMPANT.
* Hongkong & 3'hui. Do. New Isgu...... Do. Old Cum New.
China, Japan, ... The Founders. Now Oriental ...... Brown & Co, K. G Cuphall Moore&Co Chian Borneo juma China Bogar
he '86 .. Cruickshank & Uo.... Dairy Farm Co... Fenwick & Ch., Geo.. Gordon & Co., à. G... Green Inland Coment Brick & Comunt.
The diamond dealers of Antworthiness Loaa M C. are among its most respected and influential sitizens. Antwerp society will wear a dark eye at its black shoop shall have been drivon from the hurd. From what Mr. Amberg sage it appears that some of the leader of Astump's Fuar Handred are implicated in the diamond 01306. By some ingenious process Brazilian diszony of yellow shade and cheap geality IL & C. Bakery were subjected to intense heat sed cortain Hongkong & C. Gen. absmical and were made to appost clear and Hongkong Electric... white. A 3100 stone, after being whitewashed, H. It. L. Fenway inorensed in valu tenfold, and highọc-priend Hongkong lea...... strata in Jarger proportion.
H. & K. Whart & G.
"It the greatest swindle of the age" ex-H. Steam Laundry... dained Mr. Amberg. "Hight in the olty of Hongkong Rope...... Antwerp thors are thousands of those doctored- & W. Dock......... diamonds, and people are just beginning to find Hotel out that they have been swindfal"
How was it discovered F
"By the merest aroident, and that is the information that I am to give the authoriting | when I get home. The frend was discovered by chance by the Shak of Persla shut two months ago. He was at Bulwerp a year ago, and while thyra priechased an immesse amor t of fine diamonds. I had the honour of meeting him when he was in Antwerp, and when I villed Persia a fow months ago be ontortained me at a private dinner. An American Con- gross
Wat at the table, and in his honour the Blazh had some American whisky' cocktails made. The Shah was shant to taste bis cocktail, when one of his dazzling studs fell into the gings. When the servaní shod it out the pare stone looked like Culed leaf. It was the colour of a lemoo. Bring back that Ameri
can nol:tæl ordered the Shak, and he pissed. all of the Antwerp diamonds and end ether in the glass When token out the Antwerp gets had lock their parity and brilliancy, but the other atome was changed. A fresh cocktail was mede for the raler and nothing more won raid about the diamonds at the time After
ward the Shah turned over the stones to an agent, who met cat far Auimatp to straighten out the matter. The maletas recognized the diamonds ne those belonging to the Shah, and hastened to replace them with new gema, but the Shah was at tied. He wicked to punids the swiadłeze, but could not affer to be mixed up in the scandé, so he fu- formed some of his friends in Antwerp who had rently parshasad Antwerp diamonds, and they found that they, too, had been cheated. That was the start of the diagracofol affair. Ofits outed you will have to run in the Frezol papers,, for they have something about the araxial every week, though they don't know yet what part in Americau cocktail played in the drawa."
Austin Arts
PAID Ur. QROVATIONS
3125 Id $15164
CALOUTTA.
"LIGHTNING,” Captain . B. Pallatt, will be despatched for the above Ports TO-MORROW, this 10th ist, at Nook.
For Freight or Pasange, apply to
DAVID SASSOON, BONS & Co., • Agents. Hongkong, 13th June, 189).
1453 FASTERN AND AUSTRALTAN STEAM- SHIP COMPANY, LIMITED.
ADELAIDE..
:
FOR SYDNEY, MELBOURNE, AND. (Usiling at Puer DARWIN AND QUERNELAND PORTS, and taking through Cargo to NEW ZRALASE, TASMANIA, 20.)
THE Steamship
"MENMUIR,”
180 p. ct. pt. sals Captain H. Craig, will be despatched for the
alore Porte TOMORROW, the 16th inst, NOON,
~£15 $15, sales
14153, ellers
10 £18
$50 351
$10 $10, nams. ***$55 $15, Keller
$100 $190
Tla, 250 la 2774
$800 pr. buyers
$60 $40, nom. $70 48 $25 $13, hayers $25 $10, sellors $50 $19 $21.50-$15, nom. $50 $75, nom. £10 $120
38 $6
$1007, saliers $26 190, sellers 450581, buyra $500
$50 $120, allora
$125 $100pet.pm.buyers
$60 $12, uma.
Bengkong Hotel... Peak Hotel.
360 $86, nom.
$50 $10, ellers
$15 $10, au
Lasarace
China Fire Hongkong Fire China Tradera North-Chine Singapore...imary
·Straits Fre Straits Marina......
Yangtze Laback Planting...... Land & Building
R. Land Invesian." Kovicon Land InT Peak Building... Humphreys Estate West Paint Builde Luxen Bagar Mining-
$50 $116, eers
120 $81, buyers
325 $62, sellers 350 $303, Suyora
80 10.230
59029, buyers
$30 $16 $20 416
$26 $96
$100 $88, orez.
$50 $30,sellers
$508, buyers $30 $17, $13 nom $100 $300, no. $40$30, nem. $100 $90, schlar Dalxeral Gold
$10 $5, belleen Charbonnages...... $121.58 $276, cales-
26.31110, aleg
3.20, velleza 210 allers
-Jalelus
Punjom 24662775 Seluma
D.....
.......
Steamship Co.--
Chiza & Manila. Douglas 6.8. Co....i H. Canton, & M..
China S. N.... Watson & Co.. A. 8.
Steam Launch..
17.0d.chy. wellers
80 $2, sellers
$2 $1, sellera
$50 $80, N.
$60 $45, nom. $20-$39, Ballers
1080p die sullera $80 $30, NO. $10 $19, buyers 25. COXON,
Share Brokers
THE WEATHER
For Freighter Passage, apply to
GIBB, LIVINGSTON & Co.
Agents
Hongkong, Bik Jane, 1891.
FOR MANILA (DIRECT) THE Steamship
THE
"ELSE,"
at
11422
CAPTAIN.
Brib. str... Long
Ger. ath. Margell
Frea, at... Homert
Brit, ate... Macaball........
Abr...
Amer. str....
Brit. str. Craig Brit. sh
An ap ·Oakes...... Brit bark.. Doaglas Brik bk.... Santh Awer, sb. Dinachar! Ger, atr ... Medein Brit str. Pallett Auatro. air. Bellea... Brit. str.
Wilding Ashton
Bril, etz.
Brit, str.
Jebsen
KOM PURTAT APPLY TO
Arnhold. Karborg & Co... Melohere & Co. Mengerius Maritime Dodwel, Carill & Co... P. M... Go 0.0.8. s. Co. Gibb, Livingston & Ca... Carlowitz & On.. Renter, Brackelmana & Co. Bussell & Co............... Renter, Brochelmsen & Co. Stomesen & Co Slemsen & Co... David Swoon, Hone & Co. David Sasson, Sous & Co. Buttarhol & Swire........ Douglas Lapsik & Ce...... Jardine, Matteson & Co....
VESSELS ON THE BERTH COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES. PAQUEBOTS POSTE FRANCAIS. NOTICE
STEAM FOR SAIGON, SINGAPORE. BATAVIA, UD- LOMBO, ADEN, SUEZ. PORT SAID, MEDITERRANEAN, AND BLACK BEA PORTS, ALEXANDRIA. MARSEILLES,
AND
PORTS OF BRAZIL AND LA PLATA:
ALED,
LONDON, HAYRE AND BORDHAUX
WEDNESDAY, the 17th June, 1891, at Noon, the Company's Steamnbip SAGHALIEN," Commandant Homery, with Mails Passengers, Spacle, and Cargo, will leave this Port for the above places.
TO CE DOPATCHED,
On or about 2nd July.
INTIMATIONS
THE STOCK, SHARE, AND DEBEN. TURE INVESTMENT COMPANY,
LIMITED. --
for ORDINARY ZONG AND BHANGHAI BARK nail 20th JUNE
SHARES will be revived at the Hoxo- Kongkong, 12th June, 1891. THE HONGKONG BRICK
CEMENT COMPANY, LIMITED.
On 5th July, at 11 AM.APPLICATIONS On 17th junt, at Noon- On 39th inat, at Noon. On 7th July, at I e On 24th inst., at 1 r.. -To-morrow, st Noon.
Onto despatch. Quick dospice. Quink despatch. Quick despatch. Quick despatob. On 22nd lust, et 10 AM
"Tomorrow, at Noon. On 19th inst, at Noon. To-morrow. Torrow, at Nana. To-zorrow,
, at 4 P.M.
VESSELS ON THE BERTH
NORDDEUTSCHER LLOYD,
NOTICE.
STHAM FOR SINGAPORE, COLOMBO. ADEN, SUEZ, PORT SAID,
--
BRINDISI, GENOA, ANTWERP, BREMEN, AND HAMBURG. 1PORTS IN THE LEVANTE, BLACK SRA AND BALTIC PORTS;
ALSO,
[1447
AND
|
FINAL NOTICE. NOTARES the above COMPANY JOTICE is hereby given to the HOLDERS bearing the following numbersNos. 2871 to 2120, and 1081 to 1985, on which the OALLA of 81.00 par Share due March 3rd, 1830, and the CALLS of $3.00 per Share das Fobruary 5th; 1801, aro still unpaid, that unless the said Calle with the amount of interest at the rate of $8.00 por centum per annum from dos dato, and all expenses, be paid at the CORPANES OFFICE, BANK BUILDINGs. Queen's Road, Victoris, Hongkong, on or before the 20th day of JURE, 1891, the said 8barns will be dealt with by the Direefors in accordance with the Articles of Amociation.
W. H. WALKER, Hoorstary
11381
Hongkong, 6th June, 1891. SOCIETE FRANCAISE DES HOUIL LERES DE TOURANE.
TN accordance with Art. 8 of the "Status,"
LONDON, NEW YORK, BOSTON, BAL-the THIRD sud the LAST CALL of $31.25
TIMORE, NEW ORLEANS. GALVESTON, AND SOUTH AMERICAN
PORTS.
US CONTANT'S STEAMEDS WILL CALL AT SOUTHAMPTON TO LAND PASSENDERS
AND LUGGAGE,
Carge and Speole will be registared for Lou-N.B-CARGO CAN BE TAKEN ON THROUGH don as well as for Melles, and nasopted in transit through Marseille for the principal Places of Europe.
Cargo will he received or board until 4 PM, Shipping Orders will be granted till Noor, Spie and Parbels units rm on the 16th Jane (Parools are not to be sent on board; they must be loft at the Agency's Ofon) Cau- tanta and Value of Packages are required.
For further particulars, apply at the Com pany's Office.
G. DE CHAMPEAUX,
Agent, Hongkong, 4th Juan 1831.
2
Captain Jebsen, will be despatched at above TO OCCIDENTALAND GEIENTALSTIAN- MORROW, the 18th infant, at 4 P.M.
For Freight, apply to
FARDINĖ, MATHESON & Co. Hongkong, 12th June, 1991.”
+7450 LLOYD'S STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY.
AUSTRO-HUNGARIAN
STEAM FOR SINGAPORE. PENANG.
COLOMBO, BOMBAY, ADEN, HODEIDAH, WASSAWAH, SUAKIM. JEDDA, GURZ, PORT SAID, BRINDISI TRIESTE VENICE, AND FIUME. (Taking Corgo at through rates to CALCUTTA, MADRAS, PERSIN GULF, BED SEA, BLACK BEA, LEVANT, Sal ADRIATIC FORTs) THE Corpany's Hleanskip
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.
*
PROPOSED SAILINGS FROM HONGKONG. BELGIO.......
OCEANTO GAILIC
WEDNESDAY June 26 ....SATURDAY....July 18
TUESDAY. August 11
BILL OF LADING FOR TAR PRINCIPAL PLACES IN KUSSLA.
BAYERN" Captain T. Mergell, OLSUNDAY, the 6th day of JULY.
11, the Company's Steamship:
with MATLS, PASSENGERS, SPECIE, CARGO, will leave this Port as ahove, CALLINO AT GEVOL
and
Shipping Ockers will be granted till Noos, Cargo will be received on Board until 4 P... Spocie and Pirosla until 9 P.M., on the 4th July. (Parcels are not to be sent on Hoar, they must be left at the Agonoy's Ollies). Con- oats and Value of Packages are required.
The Steamer has splendid Accommodation, and carries a Doctor and Slowardasa
For further Particulare, apply to
MELCHERS & Co.,
Agents
Hongkong, 8th Jans, 1891.
FOR NEW YORK. THE S&L. II. American Slop
"MCLATRIN,"
17
Oakes, Made, will lead here for the above port, and will have quick despatch.
For Freight, apply to
REUTER, BROCKELMANN & Co. Hongkong. Ist May, 1841.
FOR NEW YORK
THE Staunship "BELGIC will be des-THE 83 L. L. I. British Barque
patchel for SAN FRANCISCO. mí YOKOHAMA,' on WEDNESDAY, JUNE
"MINNIE G. WHITNEY,"
1096
each on the Shares of the SOCIETE FRANCAISE DES HOVILLERES DE TOURANE will be Payable at the Agencies of the RANQUE DU INDO- CHINE or the DONORONG AND SHANGR BANKING CORPORATION at the flowing dales:-
VESSELS EXPECTED.
THE FRENCH MAIT The M. M. steamer Natal, with do Frensh mail, left Saigon at 6 am. on the 38th and w due on the 16th feat.
MERCHANT, STEAMERY.
The Glen Lina stosmor Fleagle bft Singa pure on the evening of the 15th and is day c ilə,21st inst
The Uhina Mutual steamer Ningekno prozed the Caual on the 8th May,
The P. & O. extra sleazer Niture loly Bom bay on the 3rd just.
The China Shippers Mutual stoner Kinduckt passed the Canal on the 10th inst
POST-OFFICE NOTICES.
A MAQ, WIGE, CLOWN.
For Straits sad Calcatta,-For Lighting, ta-morrow, the 16th inst., at 11.80 AM. town, Tomasville, Biebe. Sylpes, and Moi- For Fort Darwin, Taralay Island, Cook- bourne For Mennir, to-morrow, the 16th inst. at 11.0.
inat, at 330 ..
For Manila-Per Elie, to merrow, the 16th
For Aroy and Hanila-Per Don Juan, os Weduceday, the 17th inst. at 8:30 PM
For Straits, Colomba, Bombay, and Trients. -Per Elektra, m. Friday, the 19th instat
11.50 AM-
For Yokohama and San Francisco-Per Balgie, on Wednesday, the 24th inst., at 0.30 PM.
INSURANCES
THE SQUITATE LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY OF THE UNITED STATES.
BUSSELL & Co., Agrais.
12438
Last Call of $31.25 on the 18th APEIL, 1992 Third Call of 31.25 on the 15th Aners, 1891.
Shureholders wishing to bacau TCOMPANY OF HAYBURA
Hongkong, 15th November, 1590. TRANSATLANTIC FIREINSURANCE
before the 15th APEL, 1992, will be allowed
interest at the rate of 5% per annua
Folly paid Sorips will be issued to "Bearer or in their name at the option of Shareholders. By Order of the Court of Directors,
ARNHOLD, KARBERG & Co. Agents.
1139 THE NATIONAL BANK OF CHINA,
·LIMITED.
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.
THE SECOND CALL of TWO POUNDS (£2; Sterling per Shero la payable at the TEMPORARY OPEICK of the Bank, No. 7 PEAVA, on or before 20th JUNE, 1891.
11275
By Order of the Board of Directors,
L. DOWNES. Hongkong, 23rd May, 1591,
NATIONAL BANK OF CHINA, LIMITED
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.
TIRE FIRST GENERAL (STATUTORY}.
MEETING will be held at WINCHESTER HOUSE, OLD BROAD STREET, in the City of London, England, on THURSDAY, the 30th day of Juzy noxt, at Noon.
By Order of the Board of Directors,
L. DOWNES.
1827
The Undersignal, having been appaluted Agauts for the above Company, prepared to ACCEPT RISKS agninat FIRE al Carreat Eaton.
STEMSSEN & Co.
Ageata Wongkong, 16th Novel, 1872.
116 THE MAN ON INSURANCE COM.
PANY, LIMITED.
HEAD OFFICE-HOSGIONG
JAPUTAI (SUBSTRFURD), $1,000,$55,
GARD OF DIRECTORS, LUM SIN Sasa, Esq.
BAN HUP, Esq. Yow CHONG PRNO, Bag, OHAR LI CHOY EgQ. Hor C153, Esq.
The Company GRANTS POLICIES on MARINE RISKS to all parts of the World, payable at any of its Agrari
Contribratory Dividends are payable to all Contributors of Business, whether they are Bhareholders or unt.
HRAD Orriar
WOO LIN YUEN, Secretary,
69a
No 2, Queen's Bowl Wash.
Horkong, 14th March, 1881. DHENIX FIRE OFFICE
GRANTPOLICLES of INSURANCE against FIRE &t Current Rates
Capitain C. Ballea, will be despatched as above 24th, at ОND PAL, Coamotion being made at Smith, Master, shortly expected here, will fond THE BANK OF CHINA, JAPAN, AND] The Undersigned are now prepared to
"ELEKTRA."
on the 19th instant, at Nook,
Carga will not be received on Board after
3 P..prior to date of miling
For farther information as to Passago and Freight, apply to
DAVID SASSOON, SONS & Co. Hongkong, 4th June, 1891.
NIPPON YUSEN KAISHA.
FOR HONOLULU.
THE Company's Undermentioned Steam.
ships will leave YOKOHAMA for Hoxy
LULU direct as nodor.
MIIKE MARU
27th June.
pan with Blenmers from Shanghai and here for the store Port, and will have quick
Japan Ports.
RATES OF PASSAGE.- FROM HONGKONG, FIRST CLASS, To San Francine Vancouver, Visterin, Exqalmault, Now.
$3295.00 Westminster, Port Townsend, í Seattls, Tacoma, Poran, D.,
To Liverpool qud Loston 5335.00 To Paris and Bramen...$345.00 To Havre and Hanbarg...8335.00) Through Fasaago Tickets granted to Eng- and Tipes, and Garmany by al trans-Atlantic lines of ateamors.
Special rates (rat class only) am granted tä
Through Bills of Lading will be grantediaries, members of tho Naval. Military. from Hongkong.
Diplomaatia mul. Civil Services, to European eficials in aersion of Chips and Japan, and to Government officials:
For Freight or powage apply to
GEO. R. STEVENS & Co. Agoate
Hongkong, 7th May, 1891.
CANADIAN PACIFIC.
RAILWAY COMPANY.
Passengers by thalins have the optien nt pro- 1142ding Overland by the Seatherz Panillo aud connecting lines. Contra Paritin Norttore Pacific, or Canadian Pacifio Railways.
Retara Tickets-First Class-Prapuid re- barn tickets to San Fransisco will be issued at
PROPOSED SAILINGS FROM HONGKONG, 1831 following ratou-
fSUBJECT TO ALTERATION.)
EMPRESS OF INDIA... Tuesday...30th Jane. EMPRESS OF CHISA... Tuesday 28th July, EMPRESS OF JAPAN... Tuesday 25th Aug. THE Steamship
"EMPRESS OF INDIA,"
NOON,
months...
12
------ $337,50
|derpatež.
For Fraight, apply to
REUTER, BROCKELMANN & Co. Hongkong, 1st Jans, 1891.
11339
FOR NEW YORK. THE 3/3 A. II. American Ship
THE STRAITS, LIMITED. NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS. HAREHOLDERS. rominded that the THIRD INSTALMENT of Ono Found Five Shillinge Sterling (£1 s. d.) per Share un the NEW ISSUE SHARES (1991) is pay- able at the OFFICES of the BANK. No. 11, "P. N. BLANCHARD," Captain N. W. Blanchard, will los here for the Queen's Read, on or before 30th TUNE, 181.
DE WESTLEY LAYTON, va port and have quick dospatok. For freight apply to
Scorelary. Hongkong, 9th June, 1891. SIEMSSEN &. Hongkong, 6th Jans, 1891.
NOTICE. NOTICES TO CONSIGNEES THE EAST BORNEO PLANTING COM-
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.
8.S. ZANZIBAR."
1385
FROM ANTWERP, HAMBURG, AND
11400
DOUGLAS LAPRAIK &'Co.,
Agents for the Phonix Fire Ofe Hongkong, 17th August, 1887.
NOTICE.
f17
UMEN PIEN INSURANCE
COMPANY. The Undersigned, Agents for the above flow- pany, are propared to ACCEPT RISKS against FIRE at Current Ratos.
NORTON & Do
Ageais, Hongkong 16th July, 1887.
188
CHINA
PANY, LIMITED, IN LIQUIDATION.T
THE Undersigned hereby giva notion that a T MEST RETURN CAPITAL at the rete of $7.50 por bore will be paid to REGIS. TERED SHAREHOLDERS o presentation of SCRIP at No. 6, Ick-HOUSE TANK, VICTORIA, Hongkong, on and after WEDNES DAY next, the 17th inst.
SINGAPORE. YONSIGSBES of Cargo per 8.9. “ZAN- ZIBAR are hereby notified that their Goods have been laudet into the Kuwloon Ga.
The TRANSFER BOOKS of the COMPANY daras. Before delivery can be obtained a will be CLOSED from the 15th to the 17th Time is reckoned from date of issue to date of Tale of the Goods stated, and a deposit of 7 %
General Averag Bood taust be signed. thestant, both days inclusive. re-smbarkation at Sua Frasel8oo.
Pasongora, who have paid fall fans, paid to the Undersigned, who will then counter- embarking at San Francises for Chisa or Japan sign Bill of Lading for delivery of the Goods. (or vice versa) within one year, will be allowed a be stored at Consigneon' risk and expense. No Cargo undeliverad after the 10th fastant will discount of 18 per cent. This alcance doos Fire Insurance will be effooted wol apply to throughjaven from China and Japan to Forops.
address in full, and sams will be recived at the AN PARCEL PACKAGES should be marked to OBE,Company's Offee until Five r.. the day pra-
Maine. Fassover & Ca's Bratsrez, June Capt. O. P. Marshall, R.N.10 MB Darometer 7 .....29:31 Thorm. PA.. (Web balb) 76 Ou TUESDAY. the 30th Jens, PENT FOR PLEASANT WRITING.-The Peas Baronet P.....
Thanetar 1 F.M... 67 Therm. 1., (Wat bulk) 77 Jouty's Matin, will proceed to VANCOUVER, of Macnica & Camera are recommended by Thetmum. 2.M....76
Theets... (Wet bulb) VIA SHANGHAI, INLAND SEA, 2317 Newspaper
Ther. Maximum 79 med YOKOHAMA Thatom. 1 V.M....2) The Mini ( Theerom. & 7...
They come as a boat nad Mosaing to men, The Fickwick, the Ow), and the Waverley Pan, Bold by all starokespere. Beware of imitation. MACHIVEN & CAMERON, Elibargh, Scotland.
SIMPPING REPORTS.
The Dritah steamer Singapore, fran Saigon' 9th Jane, bai moderate SW, breeze and showery
at time.
METEOROLOGICAL REGISTER. 12 JUNE, AT & P.M.
STATION.
Wladivostook
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The British steamer Gwalior, from Bombay Tokio. 28th May, and Singapore 8th June, had fao Nagasaki weather and moderate 8., mo33007.
Shangani Fonobo The British steamer Pushim, from Shanghai Amog....... 9th June, had fresh easterly winds und beary Anping awell to Chapel Island; thence to port Hus clear weather and modereto easterly winds.
The British team r Priam, from Liverpool 1st day, and Singapore 8th Jane, and light SW windemd variable weather. From Maccles fald Bank sen from N.E.
Vicaria Piak. Mamo Canton Hallow Haiphorize Bolinaour a Hmlk-tura
29.06
20.02
***99/6
23.78
18: JUNE, AT 10
The Austrian steamer Elekire. Frome Trieste Capo & Imines.* 18th April, Bazabay, nad Singapore 'th June,
had ight winds from Singapore theaos fresh adisestook 8.W. use for two days; thence light variatie Ngak winde to port.
Tokiu
Shanghai
Footbow
The British steamer Pothan, from Yokoliais, Amoy. Kabe. and. Shanghai 10th June, had strong N. Auping and N.E. winds with clear weather as for South Bato as the Ninspins; thence frequent showers of rain.
Hongkong Victorta Peak...... Canton Veckot
The British steamer Libeffe, from Saigen 8th Hausor Jope experienced from Cupart. James to Cape Haiphong Balanças strong W. to SW. winds with high Bolinao
sea. From Cape Balangan to lat. 19 N., loug. 11 E., light variable winds and onltos with basy!
winds, weather moderate throughout.
20.71
49.41
29 19
Mazila Chips 8. JASON
mamm
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RATES OF PASSAGE. FROM HONGKONG, FIRST CLASS To Vancouver, Victoria, Esqui- maalt, Now Wantoninster, Port Townsend Beattle, Tacoma, $225,00 Portland, D., San Francisco, Cal.) To Bouff, Calgary.....
........8255.00
To Wisalpag$275.00 To Minneapolis, St. Paul, Dalath.8285.00 To Chicago. KansisCity, St. Louis, 2. Milasukea.
$395.00
To Detroit, Cincinnati, Cleveland,
Columbus, Exallton, London, $305.00 (Ont), Toronto, Niagara Falls..) To Kingston. Ottawa, Montreal,
Quobec, New York, Albany. Troy,
Rochester, Ballmers, Philadel phi, Pittsburg, Washington, 3810.00 Boaton, Pertland Me, Halifax, St. John
vions to sailing.
Consular Invoices to accompany Carge dis tined to paints beyond Saa Prancisco in the United States should he sent to the Company's Offoes, addressed to the Collonter of Customs, San Francisco,
For Earthar information as to Freight or
Passage, apply to the Arrates of the Company
No. 79, Queen's Road Central.
3.8. VAN BUREN, Aoting Agent Hongkong. lat June, 1891.
U. 8. MAIL LINE.
14
PACIFICMAILSTEAMSHIPCOMPANY THROUGH TO NEW YORK, VIA OVER LAND RAILWATS, AND TOUCHING AT YOKOHAMA AND BAN FRANCISCO. PROPOSED SAILING O Horarone. CITY OF PEKING
.CUESDAY July 7 CITY OF RIO DE JANEIRO.THUB July 90 CHINA........... SATURDAY Aug. 29 THE U. S Mail SteamorUITY OF PEK Through Passage Tiaksts granted to England, FRANCISCO VIA YOKOHAMA TUES. ING will be despatched for SAN France, and Gurmony by all trans-Atisulie Joes DAT: July 7th, at ONE xx, taking Passen
To Liverpool and London
Te Paris and Bramen
To Havre and Hamburg
otatesimore.
3. i
$327.00 $345.00 8835.06
Special rates (fret sluss only) are granted to gers and Freightfor Japan, the United States, Missionarion, membore of the Naval, Military and Europe. Diplomatic, and Civil Services, to European ufficials in service of Chias and Japan, and to Government officiala
Batara Tidbeda. First and second class only. Prepaid rotura tickets to Pacific Coast Points, and to Eastern and Interior Points of Onda and U.S.A. will bɔ granted, avaliable for:
12 months as 25 per cent, off Return Fare.
50 per cont
4
Tins to reskond from the date of isens to date of ra embarkation at Fanoravor)."
Passengers to Padio Coast Point and to In-
RATES OF PASSAGE. FROM HONGKONG, FIRST CLAS To San Francisos Vancouver, Victoria, Esquimanit, Now Westminster, Port Townsend $25.00 Seattle, Tacoma, Portland, O. To Liverpool and London......$325.0) To Paris and Bru2915.00 To Havre and Hamberg 8335.00
Through Fassage Tinkels granted to fing land, Frauss, and Germany by All trans-Atlantic linesef Steamora.
Special raten (first class only) are granted to
All clarasgainst the steamer must be pre- tostant, or they will not be recognized. sented to the undersigned on or before the 10th
JALDINE, MATHESON & Co..
Agente. Hongkong, 3th, Juas, 1891,
OCEAN STHAMSHIP COMPANY.
C. 8. SHARP, LESLIE HALLWARD, Ligaldators Hongkong, 12th June, 1891.
NOTICE.
114W
THE SONGEI KOYAH PLANTING
COMPANY. LIMITED, IN
LIQUIDATION.
.
11407IRST RETURN OF CAPITAL at the THE Undersigned hereby give notice that » rate of 314 per Share will be paid to REGIS. TERED SHAREHOLDERS on prosentation of SCRIP at Nod, Ior-House LANE, VIC TORIA, Hongkong, on and after WEDNESDAY next, the 17th inut.
UN YONSIGNEES per Company's Steamer "DIOMED "
charged into Craft and jer landed at the are hereby notified that the Cargo i boing dis- Godowne of the Undersigned; In both cases it will liest Consigneer' risk. The Cargo will be ready for delivery from Craft or Godown on and after the 12th inst.
+1967
Goods andovered after the 19th instapt will be subject to Babt. All damaged Gooda must be left in the Godowas, where they will be ex- amined at 11 AM. on the 20th inst
BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE, Agente Hongkong. 11th Jane, 1891.
"SHIRE" LINE OF STEAMERS. NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.
8.8. CARDIGANSHIRE." THOM HAMBURG, ANTWERP, LON- DON, AND STRAITS. CONSIGNEES of Cargo are borsby iufure
ad that all Goods are being landed at their risk into the Godowns of the Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Company, at Kowloon, whence and/or from the wharves de- {livery, may be obtained.
Optional cargo will be forwarded unless notice to the osatzery be given before Noom, TO-DAY.
No Clairas will be admitted after the Goods
The TRANSFER BOOKS of the CoMFANY
COMPANY, LIMITED.
FIRE INSURANCE
ESTABLISHED 1870. Anav Orrick-Hongkong.
·CAPITAL TWO MILLION DOLLARS POP CAPITAL 8 REKRY FUNG CLAIMS PAID. BONUSES PAID......
*748,500 848,000 458,000
RISKS accepted at CURRENT RATES Og PREA.
JAS. B. COUGHTRIE,
Soretary.
Hongkong, 15th April, 1201..
910 FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, OF 1977 IN HAMBURG.
THE
THIE Undorsigned having town appointed
Agous for the above Company, sc prepared to ACCEIT RISKS, against FIRE at Current Rates.
REUTER, BRÖCKELMANN & Co..
Agents Hongkong, let July, 1899,"
GENERAL LIFE AND FIRE ASSURANCE COMPANY IN
LONDON.
1213
THE Undersigood having hood appointed Agents for the shore Company, a pre-
will bo CLOSED from the 15th to the 17th perced to ACCEPT RISKS again. FIRE instant, both days inclusive.
C. S. SHARP, LESLIS HALLWARD,
Liquidators.
Hongkong, 12th June, 1991
NOTICE.
1445
and LIFE & Current Rates.
REUTER, BRÖCKELMANN
Hongkong, 1st July, 1889.
Co.
1840
THE NORTH GERMAN FIRE INSUR ANCE COMPANY OF HAMBURG.
THE LAMAG PLANTING COMPANY, THE Dudersigned having been appointed AGENTS for the above Company, are LIMITED, IN LIQUIDATION.
prepared to GRANT INSURANCES to the extent of $106,060, on first-class risks at ese- cent rates.
THE Undersigned herchy give notine that a
DUNN, HELBYE & Co. Hongkong. 16th February, 1830. (18
rate of $13 per Share on Falls Paid up Shares, and $6.50 per Shareou Shane baving $25 paid up will he paid to REGISTERED SHARE NORTH BRITISH AND MERCANTILE HOLDERS on presentation of SCRIP at No.
6, LOR-HOUSE LANE, VICTORIA, Hongkong, on
INSURANCE COMPANY.
AGENTS for the shore Company from
and after WEDNESDAY next, the 17th inst.IFE ereigned have been appointed
The TRANSFER BOOKS of the COMPANY will he CLOSED from the 15th to the 17th this date. Inclant, both days inelusive.
C.-S. SHARP, LESLIE HALLWARD, Thig sidators
Hongkong, 12th Juno, 1EVİ
have left the Godowns, and all Goods remaining ROWLANDS undelivered after the 17th inst. will be sobject ell exposed to the hot sun and dust, eradicates
to rent.
:
SHEWAN & CO..
Agente
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Hongkong, 9th June, 1991.
11448 THE YANGTSZE INSURANCE
ASSOCIATION, LIMITED KALYDORTHE Undersigned has been appointed
IATION from this date, cols and refreshes the face and hande of
ACTING AGENT for the abova aso
C: MURRAY ADAMSON, Acting Agent. Hongkong, 9th June, 1891.
*1400 BATAVIA SEA AND FIRE-INSURANCE COMPANY.
swell; thenes to pott eirong· N.W, to E.SE. Ands. Westba warm, ellaudy, mad wet. (Tarood at17.1a.m.) not holding prepaid retard tickets, but who ra/Diplomaatio, and Civil Services; to. Baropennisstant, or they will not be recognized.
Bring gearally. Gradicals modsret for E-tarlor and Eastern Points of Canada and U.S.A.Missionaries, members of the Naval Military. Isented to the undersigned on or before the 17th beautiful sad dolicate complexion.
All claims against the steamer must be pr. freckles, unburn, tan. So, and produces 3
ROWLANDS ODONTO whiteas the tooth, prevents deany, and gives a pleasing fragrance to the breath.
ROWLANDS MACASSAR QIL preserves and beautifies the hair, sud can ho also had in a golden colour
The British steamer Haitan, from Fucchow
11th Juno, Aey 12th, and Singapore 13th, had
fresh N.E. braeza, overenet weather. with rein
at times to Amoy. From Amay to Swehow lud
moderate N.E. breens and dull weather through-
ont.
HONGKONG REGISTER.
Previous On Ante | On deto ay 4pm at 10 am at 4pm
29.81
3120
Temperetaro... Dimotion of wind...
69
22
91
S.W... SW.
•For Li Weather Bai
©
From Ewatow to part freeh S, W. breeze Barometer with rainy dirty westlier throngboat. In Feo Huidity chow startasz Ownfs, Io Amor stomer Formosa.
JEB-
AMOY SHIPPING.
ALRIVAKK
5. Solmstian Bach, Brit.-, from Chufoo.
6, Pakeha. British str, from Bwatow.
6. Nathos, British str., from Poochov.
7, Haitan, British air from Hongkong.
7, Nansham, British str.. from Hongkong..
Thales, British str., treni. Taiwas foo.
7. Choang Hya Toog, Beit wir, from 'kong.
Hailoong, British str., from Tomai.
7, BeaSwallow, British bark; from Kelang..
7, Smith, Chiese ate, from Hongkong.
8, Yikang. British str., from Hongkong.
9, Zafiro, British str., from Hongkong.
9, Fakien, British str., from Hongkong.
9, Luigia Reffo, Italiau bark, fram N. York.
Japa
DEFARTUUZE.
6, Formosa, British str., for Tamsui
Pakaian, British wir., for Btraits
7. Namon, British str., for Hongkong.
8, Hailag, British str., for Foochor,
B. Zoro; Britinfs str, for Manila,
6, Namchow, British air, for Straite..
8. Ping Ching, Uhi, orals, for Lighthouses
9. Hailong, British str., for Bratow
B. Tiksang, Britiak wty, for dlanils.
8 Bmith, Chinese str., for Tamisní.
Thales, British atc., for Swatow,
2, Fokien, Britisk str, for Toni
9, Neashan. British str., for Straits
10. Huicas, German air., for Taiwanfoo.
-
Highest opa ir tempoentury von the 3 Lowest open air tempoenture on the 1958
W. DOBEBOK. Hongkong Observatory, June 16th, 1895.
NOTICE.
embark within 12 months from date of ime of allisiale In service of Chian and Japau, and to original ticket, will be allowed 10 por cent, off Government officials. the return fare.
Passengers by this we have the option of Prepaid return tokete to European Points proseeding Overland by the Boathore Pacifo will be iesmod available for ta menthe at $850 or and connecting Lines Central Pacific, Northern for 4 monthɛ 8375.
Pacific, or Canadian Pacific Railways. CARGO-Through Bills of Lading sued to Japan, Pacino Coast Points, and to Canadian and United Statos Pointe.
CONBULAE INVO10ms of Croods for United States Points should bo in quadruplicate; and one copy must be sest forward by the stasmer to the care of D. E. BROWN, Assistant Goners Freight and Passenger Agent, Canadian, Pasito Railway Company, Yanover, B.C.
PARCELE must be sant to oar Office with address marked in fall by & r., on the day previous to sailing.
HONGKONG AND WHAMPOA DOCK Freight, spply to
COMPANY, LIMITED.
IPMASTERS AND ENGINEERS 'ars rospectinily informed that, if apoa thic
arrivat. this Harbour, nous of the Company's
For further information as to Passage and
“DODWELL, CARLILL & Co., Ågesta Hongkong, 5th June, 1991.
W YORK. FOR NEW
Foremen should be at land, orders for repairs IHE 9/3 L. I. I. British Ship
unit to the HEAD OFFICE, No. 14 Praya
Central, vill roosise prompt attention.
"CANARA,"
Hotara Tickets-First ChisPrepaid re- following tata San Francise will be issued at
rates
4 nas
12
$397.50 $399.75
No Fire Insurance has been effected. Bills of Lading will be countersigned by
DODWELL, CARLILL & Co., Agents. Hongkong, 11th June, 1891.
2380 FROM SOURABAYA, HAMALANG BATAVIA, AND SINGAPORE.
Steamship
"BANTAM,"
Sizes 3/6; 7: 10/8. Ask Chemists for Bowlande Artioles, of 20, Hatton Garden, London.
Wholesale and Retail Agents for China: A. 8. WATSON & Co.,
Shanghai
1608
having arrived from the above Ports, Consignees Time is reckoned from date of isane to date of of cargo by her sro heraby informed that thoir re-embarkation at San Francisco.
goods are belog landed at their risk into the Passengers who der China as pond what of the Hongkong and Kowloon What embarking at San Francisco for China or Japon and Godown Compang, Limited, at Kowloon, (or vice versa) within ons your, will be allowed whenes delitory may be obtained.
discount of 10 per cent. from Return Fare, Cargo renaling undelivered after the 18th LARGE This allowance doce not apply to through faras instant will be abjees to rent. No Fire In from China and Japan to Europe.
surance has been effected.
HE Undersigned have been appointed ACT THE
ING AGENTS for the abovo COMPANY from this date.
SHEWAN & CO,
Aoting Agenta. Hongkong, 18th Jane, 1891.
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SHANGHAI DISTRICT. CLOCAL NOTICE TO MARINERS, No. 69. LORCHA ACTING AS A TEMPORARY LIGHTSHIP. REPLACING THE "KIUTOAN" REMOVED
SANG
COAL MERCHANTS,
have always on hand STOCKS OF EVERY DESCRIP
TION OF COAL.
Through Bill of Lading issued for trans requested ti present all claims for damage
Consigueos ara | Address :-Care of Meurs. Kwong Base & Co. portation to Yokohama and other Japan Ports, and/or shortages not later than the 25th inst,
No. 68 PEAYA.
(805 o San Francisco, to Atinatio and Ialand otherwise they will not be recognised Bille 18 Cities of the United States, vis Overland of Lading will be countersigned by
Railways, to Havana. Trinidad, and Demerara, and to ports in Mexico, Central and South Amorida, by the Company's and connecting Steiners.
Froight will borocpired on art nati 4 E..
Nor
FOR REPAIRS.
NOTICE is hereby given, That a THLEE MASTED LORCHA is now moored in TOT RESPONSIBLE FOR DEBTS. the position on the S.W. edge of the BLOCK- JARDINE MATHESON & Co,
HOUSE SHOAL Pecantly cocupied by the Kiulpan Agents.
Neither the CAPTAINS, the AGENTS, or the Lightship. Hongkong, th June, 1801.
[1451 OWNERS, 'will be RESPONSIBLE for say The inset of the Leroka insurmounted by In the erent of complaints being found shortly expuetet, will loud here for the above the day previous to wailing. Parcel Packages A Harjust seda to bis COLLECTION Hongkong Harbour
DERT.contracted by the Offers or the Crows a black ball which forms the day mark. FONG.
PHOTOGRAPHER of the following Vessela daring their sixy i A fixed white light of the Bixth Order placed necessary, communication with the Undersigned Port, and will have quick despatch,
will be received at the Office until 5 F.. me of VIEWS NEW SCENTS and Photo ALFRED HAWLEY, Brit, bk. W. Bwellia from sunset to sunrise, and also, in order to at an elevation of about $5 feet will be exhibited day; all Paroel Packages should be marked to of NATIVE Trees, copies of which are obtainabls Master. address in fall: value of same is required.
show the direction in which the vessel is riding. in his Studio rathers, KELLY & WALSH'S. Conant Invoices to accompnay Cargo des
EMPRESS OF INDIA, Brit. str., Marshall-Doda white riding light will be akowa from the fore tined to polets beyond Ban Francisco in the of Elient and High Finish. PERMANENT JOHN BAILEY, Aur. Bkt. F. P. Shephardrail.
IVORY MINIATURES of Superior Quality and woll, Carlill & Co.
stay at en ploration of about 10 feet above tho United States, should be soul to the Company's ExLAROMENTS of PuDros and VISWA and
Master. Ooes in Besled Envelopes, dressed to the reprodactions of the same on Paper, Canvas, or LIGHTNING, Brit. str., Geo. B. Pallet-David
Daring foggy weather a gong will be ecunded. Collector of Customs at San Francisco.
Opul
CHAS DRIGHTON BRATSER. Bassoon, Sone & Co:
for Harbour Master. INSTANTANEOUS Views, GroupH and PoM GLAUBIN, Ame? ship, Oskoe-Order. TRAIS are taken in may lete of the mustiser, MaNG VAR, Brit. Etz, H. Craig Gibb, Living: BREDON,
Approved: and all Pormanent Processes, ars executed og Modorats Terma.
is requested, we immediate steps will be taken:
to rectify the cause of dimatisfactive.
D. GILLIES.
Secretary.
139
Hongkong. 26th August, 1885.
For Fright, apply to
CARLOWITZ & Ca Hongkong. 20th May, 1891.
|1294 FOR NEW YORK. THE 3/3 LLL Britich Bark "CALBURGA.” Dorgias, Master, will load hers for the above) ES. FALCONEE has acies for Port, and will bare gciok patch.
For Preight, apply to
RUSSELL & Co. Hongkong, 29th May, 1891.
| 1316
PRIVATE BOARD & KEŠIDENCE.
Kowloon.
11, Caps City, British bark, for Foodhow.
Gentlemen
Resident Boarders Kengkang, 10th January, 1990,
st
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For farther information as to Pamage and Freiget, apply to the duoany of the Company, No. 7% Queen's Bond Central.
J. YAN BUREN, Acting Agent -Hongkong, 12th June, 1891.
STUDIO-IUM HOUSE LANE.
181
eton & Co.
P. N. BLANCHAxs, Amr. shig N, W. Blanchard
Captain.
Commissioner of Custotas.
Custom House, Shanghai, Srd Jamo, J881.
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