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the whole naval defence of the Empiri, or how to reduce the charge to the colony without į themselves responsible for u, ganefderable prition far the fact of the naval expenditure being un-throwing any extes burden on Imperial - ra- of this extraordinary expeditain, but that was dertshon by the mother country should be con- venue, it determined to keep me fing of a) by no means an argument for setting aside the sidered in deciding what military contribution a Hongkong regiment at Singapore on the disthat original arrangement. It was rather an sega- colony should be called upon to psy. But it is understanding that it formet no part of the meat the other way. With regard to the parti manifvet that such a sport, unless supported by garrison paid for by the colony, and that it cular arrangement arrived at by the present Ch- ovidence given by colonial statesmen qualified ; was liable to be removed whenever required also- | verament, he could see no reason to doubt that and authorized to give evidence upon the juss. | whorn. This arrangement, which was continized they had given fair and full oppaideration to.the tion, and to explain the views of colonial Govern ander the agreement of 1871, in no longer piso. {argaments adduced by the colonists. He could ments and Legislature, would not garry much tioable In these days of guiar attack, the gar- not disouns the details of the aurangement, bat, Wladivostock
Tokia weight in the colonink Nor, again, could sch|rison of Hongkong must be et ita post and not in would contine himself to general principles, Narumi”“ * report, even if supported by much evidence, be Singapore, and the latter must, therefore, nowecly This country supplied the whale of the naval Shanghai held binding on our great responsibly-governed entirely upon its own garrison. This arrange defsnor of these colonies, and that was a Foodbow ....... calonies. It might be of some assistance ment sared the colony shout £40,000 a year for most important consideration. The sably of A27 to her Majesty's Government as laying down over 20 years but that is nesreely a reason why Singapore really depanded upon the navel de Arring geural principles, and it would tend to strengthen it should an impose an extra charge to that fences. It might be protected for a time by
Hongkong... their bande both in this country and perhaps in extent on Topperial revenant coat which fortfestions, but if the ships of this country Victoria Posk..... the colomes when they were seeking assistance, I would be directly contrary to the terms on wish were drives off the sea, fortilostions or us for Carton but it would not relieve the Government of the the colony was transferred. Nor, again, is it fifications, Singapore world fall. In coxsider An day from an inquiry into each partionlar case. As just to urge that the principle of the original, ing whether the colonies woreb ing treated just the amount of contribution which as fairly be agreement was abandoned in 1884 when the 17 in this matter, it was impossible to leare out domanded must depend upon the special circum Imperial Government. assumed the cost of of sight the great orpins of naval defence and stanoas of weeb ssd-, for example, apoz the the armamenta, while the onlony provided the enormoce advantage it was to the colosion. Cape S. Jasen financial position of the colony, its revanus and the worze. The transmotion of 1984 had so (Haar, hear.) He thought that the ample fact expenditure, trada, and other local consider referees whatever to the cost of onlonial garei quoted by the noble lord opposite, that the cost Wadivostook
lose. Such a report might be of advantageous, but related solely to the cast of special works to every parson in this country was 18a, a year, Nagasaki to the Government for the time being, and of defence then oentorplated. Parliamentary whereas to each person at Singapore it was only shaghad... might strengthen their hands, sud also the Paper C.4,186 of 1331 shows that the questions. 6d, would carry conviction to any man's sled Flow.... Baade of tho zficials in the Straita Satlements, related not to Bingspore alone, but to tan ol that that oslony was not being hardly tread. Amos when the desiataund of a larger military contri- onies. It was then felt that in spite of the agree. Ne doubt this colony was of immense import. Anlay bution from the colony should bu sight. Botit meat of 1866 it would be hard in that special ance from an Imperial point of view, but it stor... would not relievs the Government from the duty matter to trest Singapore low favourably than must also be regarded as a great smperium Victoria Park...- of Axarrining into the particulars in each cam, be other alone. To that extent the age of trade and of great bands to those who | Canton.
the amount of the military contributions ask ment of 1966 was dopartod from, and the military rod there, and it was only reasonable that Ma ed for from the colony could not be frei exempt saablishments of singapore dil out an exten they should contribute to its protection aroarding Holbow..... after fall consideration of the restures of the co-burden on Imperial revenues of about 8154,000. to their means. A matter of this kind coming Jur, of ita revenus, ita expanditora, its trede, &c. That departure from the terms on which the really only be determined by the Colonial Offos Manila Having made these general a servations. I will transfer of the colony was agreed to in 1866 in discussion with the colonies, and he could see Supa Juven now toza to the motion before the House. I no resacu, however, for still farther deporting pe roos n to suppose that on either side of the
Barber 'ding in maihara Chins has fallen alphity over Irtened with attention to the speech of the table from those, tarms and permanently charging House there was any disposition to trust the the China, Gradients gentle for Ewinds. Wisther lord, but I was able to discover in it any new Imperial rovenase with an expenditure for the colonies hardly in the matters A to whether hot, generally clear, but stowary. Izrund at 11.0.. Desert against the doolston of the Govern garrien, which the colony, on its transfer, it was desirable to have a general inquiry into ment. The argumente of the noble lord bate sundortock to bear,
HONGKONG TEGISTER. The home Government the subject, bo would not like to commit bimself, ready been urged by the Governor and Legls. ndertock to bear half the cast of Adem de- but he doubted who hor sooh an inquiry lative Council of the Straits Bettlements and by feners at the same time that it agreed to would lead to good result. He did not think the Straits Sottlemonta Asciation, And they bear the cost of Bingapore arcaments at that such an inquiry should extend to oclonies will be found in the Parliamentary paper pab. India has never argued, as Singapers dece, baving repossible Governments. With regard Harameter Hished leat Marob. These arguments have been that the Government is in consequends hama to the Crown colonies, it was possible that some Temperature... dealt within my hepatahes of December 13, 1889. to go further and permanently assume part light might be thrown upon the bject by amidity......
Direction of wind and January 1, 1881. I wish to express my-rs of the cost of the garrison. Bat suming inquiry, but he should like to remark that, what- Foreca... gret that there has been a feeling in the elony this ok to be the case, and petting aside the ever principles they laid down, the contributione eatbor Eunt they have bas treated somewhat harshly agreement of 1867 and other past agreements, must vary from time to time according to the and discourteously in that the dorision of the and assoming a large Imperial interest in the circumstances of the case and the changes which Government was placed before them in my trat defence of Singapore, the contribution now esl took place, and it was exceedingly doubtful who- depatch in 1889 before they had had ancient ed for is not too large in proportion to the rether it was expedient to lay down sny bard and opportunity of discussing the subject in its spective Imperial and colonial interests. It is fast rule. However, ho did not wish to proes datails Nothing could be further from my worth considering, when we sto ubarged with very strongly upon this question of inquiry; allar wish than too how discourtesy to the colony harshness and extortion," what the British tax- that ho desired to say was that be himself had and, of course, nothing could be mare impolitic.payar pays in respect of the defence of the colony never had the slightest desire to press unduly The following is an explanation of the course and of Imperial interests. (Hear, Lear.) The spon this colony or apon any other, but he which was takou: The particulars of the one cost of the military garrison and works is bet thought that it was fair to the British taxpayer had been disoused in the years preceding the nearly the total ceas of the defence. The tuval that they should revive a reasonable contribu
(Hoar, bear.) transfer of the colony in 1867 from the Goorn- dafence forms a most important item in this tion from the colonies. mont of India to the Imperial Govern:oat. The consideration, and the whole cost of that falla The subject then dropped. main arguments now odduced were not only in this country. In many me it is extreme- discussed in them years, but also at subsequently difficult to make even an approximate periods, notably in 1871 an 1873, when calculation of this cost, because, as a rula, my noble friond opposite (the Earl of Kim-ships am not told off for the defenos of a berley) was at the Cologist Offen The particular colony, the polloy of the Admiralty vernment when coming to a decision had the haing against sasigning say fraction of the advantage of the reports of the committee float to particular areas. It so happens, how. of 1811 soul of the very strong departmental over, thet ont nf the total force on the China committee of 1888, and also of the elaborato and Station it has beoz found desirable, for special carefully-expressad opinion of Sir F. Dickson, reasons, to assign about 4,000 tons to what is Colonial Secretary of the Straits Befilements in alled the Straits division, of which Singapore 1898. There had been nemegearily so delay in is the headquarters, and this forms in rarely about declding this question of the increase of the from Malayan watara. On the basis of a division military contribution, and it was thought that in of the aggregate naval expenditure by the total the Interests of the colony itself there should be affective seagoing tonnage of the Navy, the coat zo farther delay, and time the decision of the has been calenicted at (40 a ton for effectiva Government should be at once anncanged. But charge yearly, £len tox for non-effective chargs the announcement of the decision was not intend yearly) £4,000 by £50-£20,000 per annum; ad to lessen the colony's opportunities of arguing and this, thorofors, is the sum which the mother agalnet it, and as a matter of fast they very country may be said to spend in the mayal: de properly stalled themselves of their opportual fence of the Straits Settlements, and which it ties. If the arguments that were addused had may be assumed that the colony would havə tə prevailed with the Gerorument there would spend wore it an independent State. This es! have been no difficulty about altering the on- culetken taker no amount of the cost of defouding tribution for future years and repaying any the commerce of the Straits outside Malayan wa- overpayment in the years 1889, 1800, and 1891. ters. It will be understood that I only refer to I sincerely treef that this explanatin will the amount then paid for naval defence for the dispel the feeling to the colony to which purpose of showing that the British taxpayer: I have referred. I think the noble lord pays a large share of the defence, Jurgorevan agrees with mo that a fair share of the expendithan the colony would bear if the calmy bars ture should be borne by the colony and the me the whole military defence, but the cost of the that sountry respectively, having regant to all Nary is not inchaded in the calculation of tho the circumstances of the case and the respective contribution to be paid by the calong. This intervate at stake. It is not denied that the colony should pay more than it has done of late yara The colony's obligation was reasgnized by the Legislative Council when they passed a resolution saying that it might be taken as ad- mitted that the colong should per belt of the actual cost of militery defanns in auditing to the watire coat of barmoke. In dealing with this question of what is a fair contribution to be paid by the colony it in necessary to go back to the patol to bo" pat of consideration for the colonist time when the colony was transferred in dances and in order to lighton the immediats 1867 and to the understanding they arrived pressora of no application to the circam at. What was the chief object of the co-stapos of the present time
however, is not all. As regards the land dofonocs, intent bo remembered that since 1977 the mother conatry bas laid out £194,000 in armaments and works, and that the annual military expenditure in £126,600, and the colony, vnder existing ar rangements, only pays £100,000, the mother country paya £36,000 a year of this. The resHODS for our waking this payment for fle four years ending Decomber, 1693, are stated in my doe
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COMFINK the original lony in making to be transferred? The agreement, upon which the oxlony was trage
Banks losiste wished to escape from the very heary forred."
Hongkong & S'hai. As Mr. Stauhups gluered in the dal-uce obargos to which the colony was subject as House of Commons some time ago, the oberga part of the Indian Empire. To the negotiations amounts to 3s. 6d. per head of the population of which extended from 1858 to 1866 the Home the colony, while in the United Kingdom the Government stealily refused to take over the corresponding obarge amounts to 16s. por head. colony until they were assured that no charge I trust I have established that the contribution would fall upon the Imperial Exchequer for now called for is-first, much less, in fact, lews by either the military or civil cstablishments of one balf, than the colony would have bad to pay the colony. The transfer was not desired by the if the transfer had not been modo, and it had ander the Indian Government; Government, and only made in the interests of remained the colony itself. The colony accepted the con- second, that it is much less than the colony ditions, and the transfer was made. It is now could he called upon to pay if the agreement of objected that it is unfair on the part of the 1867 were strictly enforced; third, that it is a Government to altempt to apply to the existing very reasonable contribution if taken in oon state of things the principles laid down in 1866, sideration with the Tonat paid by the mother when Bingapore was bat a anul olony, mere entry for the Imperial interest in the definos tade depot. Now it is said Singapore is a port of the entry; fourth, that it is a reasonable of para- cunt importance to the Empire. I have contribution when compared with the ovens & C. Bakery desit with this argument in my despatch.ef of the colony, as it is based on a lower percent Hongkong. & C. Ona January 10, 1991. I there pointed out that these age than upon any former resettlement; fifth, I Hongkong Electric... views na to the position of Singapore in would add that, comparing it with the other. L. Trimways. 1866 wro not in noord with the opinions colonies whose contributions have bean revised, Hagkong To expressed by the loss! arthurition, when the the Straite Settlement has not been dealt with H. & F. Wheat & d. tranfər was under losion. At that time the unfairly. In conclusion, I would shearen that, H. Stean Laundry.... sology, when seeking relief from the military looking to the greatly increased and izorcasing Haugkong Rope..... charges imposed by the Indian Gov proment, did cost anil regairements of the military and naval H. & W. Dock....... not admit that Singapore was m faly the chief services and the consequent heavy and inerest- town of a mall calong. On the opatrary. It re-ing burden upon the British taxpayer, her Ma Hotels presented that the importance of Singapore na jesty'e Government have had to consider, and in nu Imperial statina waseonh that a large pos- this they are only following the example of tion of the defence expenditure ought to come farmer Governments, whether some increas oni of Imperial funds. It is farther cbjented of solonia pstributions should not be cell- that (a ocntribution of 1365 was stated by the for. In dealing with these questions, we War Office to be fired "with regard to the wants have, as the Chancellor of the Exchequer and means of the inhabitants of the colony" and I said, “examined the mattor in zo narrow and Kolant be increased. It is quite true that exacting spirit." We have plosely examined into it was so fixed in 1866, but it is also true that the revenue, expenditure, trade, and murcon of is was fixed upon the same principle in 1889, taxation in each solany from which a larger "Those who raised this objection omitted to men contribution is looked for. We have had no de
tion that whom the principle governing the sire to press for an extrema contribution or to contribution was laid down in 1888 by the War boar harily upon the colexios, and as to the par- Often it was stated to be a sine qué non con- ticular case now before us, I trust that, after dition of the endsent of the Imperial Govern what I have grid, your lordships will be of most to the transfer that it is to ost no opinion that the decision is reasonable, and that miditions! burden on the Importa? Exohe. this colony, considering all the eiraumstances of quer" In support of the objectors case the can has not been called-upon to bear mero a2despatch of Lord Kimberley's to the War than just contribution towards its defence. Office in 1571 has bean quoted. Is it be stated (Hear, hear.) that he would it feel justified in imposing The EASL of KIMBESLEY thought his noble upon the Settlements any arrangment by which friend behind him, was quite justified in being. they will be rendered liable to an ascertaining this matter before the car, and ho charge over which they have no control." But was more that everybody would be glad that this despatob referred to a very differma quas the noble lord opposite had had this op Gon. It dealt only with the qusation whether prianity of explaining the position of the Go- the solony aboald be obarged each year with varumont in the matter. He entirely sym the actual ascertained most of the troop for the pathized with bis noble friend opposite in the year, or whether it should be charged with the ionity he had no doubt had in deading with estimated cost for a fized period. The former this questions, because when he himself was in pian was the plan adopted by the Lucian Go-offs he was engaged in a giuise controversy, verament, but tao noble earl (Lord Kimberley) There was only one remark in the statement of Steamship Cors thought it would be better that the colony the noble lord opposite in which he did not should know enotly what it would beva ontirely agree. Hia noble Erlend 'maid that
H., Canton, & M... pay in a given number of years, and the he thought the course the Government took lo
Indo-China B. N... prinsiple of paymont by petimate was adopted, this matter was entirely justifiable, because
Steam Launch a.I think to the advantage of the colony the grizoiple on which thotr decision was wani Watch's Ce Is ia to be observed that in 1872 tise con based was laid down long before. He could not Watson & Co.. A. &.. tribution of the colony in respect of military ex- help thinking that it would have tended to sugeth penditure was rečnocí fram £68,300, at which matters if the colony had been communicat- Aguro it stood from 1868, to £51,695, or 17-1 pored with beforehand. Still, that was not an usat of the total revenues of the colony, and that important point, because there had been ample since 1878 the contribution had bees £50.145. opportunity for discussion, and he had to From 1871 to 1576 the percentage of military doubt her Majesty's Government would have expenditure to ratonas averaged 16 or 17 per xiven far consideration to any argument that This year's Now Malwa $400 cent, and them, owing to the fall in the raine of might have been adduced. The noble lord op. Last year's New Malwa 3500 the dollar and the increase of revenue, the par- porite had gone very folly and olearly into the Old Mala. ...... $510 centage dropped gradually to 60 per cent in whole question, and it was only necessary for Older Males.. 188. The new charge will amount to about 16 him to say very little. This subject of the Oat Malwa per cent, which is a less percentage itas during arrangement mads upon the transder of the Patan (New).. Ebe yours from 1871 to 1876. In fact, looking to Strails Settlement to the Imperial Governmost Patna (Old) themorenseofreseanc,overy revetllumsuthaaboon was under discussion when he was lu offoe, zad Roams (New) sa favouret thacking. Before the transferofthe be remembered how the colony pressed for the Beneres (Old) colony in 1867 the percentage was 27 percent.of the obange. At that time there was certainly no Evenus, immediately after it fell to 22 per cent. desire whatever on the part of the Government After 1871 it was 17 per cont, and now it was lộ to soept thi change. On the contrary, they
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The O. 8. S. steamer Dardanur left Sing pore on the morning of the 27th August and 1940 may be expected here on or about the 204
Bontenber.
YEYLON TEA,
'CEYLON TEA.
BROKEN ORANGE PEKOE.
H. EUTTONJEE,
2. Lyndhurst Torraon Hongkong, 24th August, 1801.
(1988
FOR SALE, CHEAP.
DRIME AMERICAN SALT BEEF and 1635 PSALMON in Caska and in Tins.
[SCOND FLOOR, DUBUELL STREET, No.
3, Five Rooms, Bathroom and Pantry. Apply to
"EDUARD SCHELZĦASA & Co. Hongkong, 7th July, 1891.
TO LET.
WITH IMEDIATE POSSESSION.
HE 14, AERHOT ROAD, Lown
1658
as the Fronoh Canerists. Apply to
J. A. DE CARVALHO Hongkong, 10th July, 1891.
********TO LET Immediate POSSESSION,
DESIRABLE RESIDENCES CRAIGELLACHIE, BONJAK ROAD, STOWFORD, Bosnan Roar,
HE
. Apply to
LINSTEAD & DAVIS. Hongkong, 25th June, 1891.
13582
PRIVATE BOARD & RESIDENCE.
MES FALCONER has resaucies for
Gentlemen Revident Boardere at
· Violaria View," Kowloon,
Bongbong, 10th January, 1991.
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BOARD AND RESIDENCE.
"YOMFORTABLE BOARD and RESID,
ENCE, 1, QUEEN'S ROAD EAST
Mrs. STAINFIELD. Hongkong, 1st Angust. 1891.
11880
BOARD AND LODGING. YOMFORTABLY FURNISHED ROOMS
with Board.
Apply to Mrs. MATHER,
2, Peddar's Hill. (1716 Hougkong, 18th July, 1891.
FONG, PHOTOGRAPIER A Has just added to his COLLECTION of VIRWS some NEW SCENEB and l'hotos of NATIVE TYezu, coules of which aro obtainable in his Studio or atesara, KUELY-&-WALSE'S. - .. IVORY MINIATCHES of Superior Quality and of Excellent and High. Finish. PERMAKENT ENLARGEMENTE of Proros. and Viswa and reproductions of the same on Paper, Canvas, or Opal
INSTANTANEOUS Views, Georg und Po TRAITS are taken to say state of the weather, az! ali Permanent Processes, are executed or
· Moderato Torme.
ટે
STUDIOICE HOUSE LANE.
INSURANCES
NOTICE.
18J
UEEN FIRE INSURANCE
COMPANY. The Undersigned, Agents for the ahora Con pany, are prepared to ACCEPT RISKS against FIRE at Current Ratus
NORTON & Co.
Agents.
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FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY. LIMITED,
ESTABLISHED 1870.
| 1960
Apply to
D. MUSSO & CO. Hongkong, 18th August, 1881.
FOR SALE. BEPARATELY On r BLOCKS OF Two or Moss
HOPES, T SUIT PURCHASKER,
FIVE-ROOKED HOUSES Red
The P. & O, steamer Shanghai lett Antwerp on the 1st inst.
The China Shipp rs' Matual chartered atomet Hampshire, from London and Liverpool, passed the Canal on the 21st August, and may be con- eidsrod dus at Penang on or about the 10th September.
POST OFFICE NOTICES.
A MATE WILL B For Sun Francisco-Per Marie, to-day, the | 28th inst., at 11,80 ..
For Satow and Shanghai-Por Cantan, to-day, the 8th inst., at 2.30 PM.
For Shangha-Fws Ningpa, to-day, the 28th inst, at 9:30 PM.
For Sagon-Fer Amigo, to-day, the 28th, inst, at 43.M.
For Kutchinatzn. Fer Tellus, today, the 28th inst. dt 4.90_P.M.
For Canton-Per Patrhan, to-day, the 28th inst., at 5:00 PM.
For Straits and Bombay-For Thibel, ta-
NSENT DETACHED SIX ROOM RD morrow, the 29th iunt, at 11.30 5.
HOUSES at MOUNTAIN VIEW, Hill District. A Sale Plan, showing the property divided into tions, may be seva at the COMPANY'S OFFICE, where fall particulars may be obtained.
The Courant's Debentures will be repled at PAR is Hen of Gera.
JOHN A, JUPP, Secretary, The Austin Arins Hotel and Building
Company, Limited.
F1797
Hongkong. 28th July, 1891.
FOR SALE.
HAS. HEIDSIECK'S
CHAMPAGNE, 1880 WHITE SEAT 324 .............. per anne of 1 dezna quarte, $20 per ches of 2 dozen pints.
PAUL DUBOIS & Cai CLARET, CHATEAU LAROSE. $19.......... per case of 1 dezen quarts. 614.......... per case of 2 dozen pints
FONTET CANET. $9.50........ per ease of i dozen quartu.
··PALMER MARGAUX.
$7.50
......... per case of 1 dozen quarts. 38.50......... per case of 2 dozen pints. LORMONT.
- per case-of-k dozen-quarte, - $6........... per case of 2 donna pints.
JOHN WALKER & BONS' OLD HIGHLAND WHISKEY. 36
.......... Prz case of I desen bottles.
ALSO. CUTLER PALMER & Co.'s
For Canton. Par Powes, on Sunday, the 30th inst, at 9.00
For Haibow and Haiphong.. Por Haiphong, oo Sunday, the 30th insi, at 9.00A.M.
For Bangkok. Par Hmgkui, on Tuesday, the let Bupcember, at 9.39 A.M.
For Straits and Calentta.--Per Japon, ou Tuesday, the 1st Septimber, at 11.9.
For Shanghai. Kobs, Yokohama, and Tam- conver, B.C-Per Empress of Chian, on Tuen- day, the lat September, at 11.30 .
For Blagapore-Par Belkna, on Wednesday, the 2nd September, at 9.30 AM.
For Aoy, Yokohama Honolulu, and Ben Francisco. Por Belgic, on Thursday, the Sed September, at 0.30 ..
For Nagasaki, Kobe, and Yckobama.Per Verona, on Friday, the 4th September, at 5.00 2.M.
BANKS.
BANK
THE NEW ORIENTAL
CORPORATION LIMITED.
AUTHORISED CAPITAŬ.....................
LONDON:
.£2,000,000: £580,000.
Head Office........40, TREBADNEIDÍM ŠTERET, West End Ooo, 25, Cocka?uE STREET:-
BRANCHES IN INDIA, CHINA, Japan AND THE COLONIES
THE BANK ceives money on Deposit, Buys-and-Sells-Bills of Exchange, fes WINES AND SPIRITS.
Letters of Cradit, forwards Bills for Collection. SIRMSSAN & Co.
and Transacts Banking and Agency Boalnem Hongkong, 10th August, 1891.
25 generally on terms to be had on application.
ULES
FOR FALE.
M UM M ગ
CHAMPAGNE, Qt. $20 & Pta $21. DOROS FERRes. å de darnos & Cul's BORDEAUX CLARETS,
AND
WHITE WINES, CHAU. LEOVILLE, at $23 per Case of 1 doz. CHAI MARGAUX, at $38
Interest allowed on Deposizi-
Fled for 12 monda, 44 per Cant par Anumz. Fired for mouths, per Cent per Anuzi. Fired for 3 months, 2 per Oat per annum. Ou Current Deposit Accounts 2 per Cent, per Annum on the day balanco.
E. W. RUFTER
Naonger: Hongkong, 19th August, 1991.
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-ONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANK-
ING CORPORATION.
1
J
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BAXTER'S BARLEY BREE," (Celebrated 7 years' (1a WHISKÝ, nt $8.25 per Case of l ́der.
GIBB, LIVINGSTON &Co. Hongkong, 10th November, 1838.
FOR SALE.
£10,000,000 RESERVE FUND 6,300,000 [RESERVE LIABILITY OF PROP'rapa...$10,000,000
COUNT OF DIRECTORS:-
CHAMPAGNE “MONOPOLE." -HEIDYINCK &. Comm
MONOPOLE RED SEAL (mediam dry),
Do. "300" RED FOIL) Do.
Gold Foil (dry). Do.
Hongkong 18th July, 1887.
CHINA
Apply to
CHOY TENG,
af Messra Brandoo & Co. 1 2002 Hongkong, 25th July, 1891.
TO BE LET, POSSESSION FROM 187 JULY NEXT.
HBAD OFFICE,—Hougkong, CAPITAL TWO MILLION DOLLARS.
PAID-UP CAPITAL
$400,000 Day
RESERVE FUND ....
743,500
OLAJE PAID.....
812000
453,000
THE PREMISES now in our opempation, known seCONNAVERT House,” in Queen's Road Central.
"For further particulars, apply to
THE MARINBUEK FURNITURE COMPANY, LIMITED. Hongkong, 6th Jan, 1801,
TO LET,
IMMEDIATE POABEBAION.
1337
WESTBOURNE VILLA, NORTH, LOW
rantal. Newly painted and repaired. Apply to
LINSTEAD & DAVIS. Hongkong. 9th June, 1801,
[1864
TO LET.
DESIRABLE OFFICE on FIBET or
SECOND FLOOR, und GODOWNĄ, No. 13. PRAYA CENTRAL.
Apply to
BONUSES PAID...
KISKS pad at CURRENT RATE OF PREMIA.
JA9. B. COUGHTRIE,
Secretary. Hongkong, 15th April, 1991.
1910
PIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, OF 1877 IN HAMBURG.
do. (uxtra dry).
CARLOWITZ & Co..
Sole Agents for
MDSIECK & Co., Reims,
For Hongkong, China, and Japan. Hongkong. 1st July. 1985.
1311
FOR SALE. CYLINDRICAL TUBULAR BOILER 1 to 180 A to the square inch; 16 feet long by 6 feet in THE Undersigned having been appointed diameter, double Busscas, and 116-23 Tubes, Ageata for the above Company are wight about 8 Tons; it has been trailt at prepared to ACCEPT BISKS, PIRE H. M. Naval Ya Hongkong, 2 CORNISH at Current Rates.
Agents.
`REUTEK, BRÖCKELMANN & CH
Hongkong, 1st July, 1989.
GENERAL LIFE AND FIRE ASSURANCE COMPANY IN
LONDON.
J. B. Moss, Eag-Chairman.
| 8.0. MICHAELSEN, Esq.--Deputy Chairman,
Alex. Mahia, Fa T. F. Darion, En C. J. Holliday, Kig.
Esq.
H. Hopplok.
Hon.
น
I Foesneaker, F.
D. ft. So, Raq
B. L. Woodin, Esq.
CHIEF MANAGEE :-
Hongkong. De Boris, Esq.
MANAGER:
Shanghai-J. P: WADE GARDVER, Esq. LONDON BANKERS-LONDON & County Basx. ING COMPÁNY, LIMITED.
HONGKONG-1NTEREST ALLOW 20.
On Current Account at the rate of 2 per Cent. par Annum on the dally balanor up to $200,000,
On Fixed Depositu
For 6 months, 34 per Cant. per annum. For 12 months, 4 por Cent. por Annum up to $200,000
For 12 months, & per Cont. per Ånsum on
as in arcass of $200,000.
.
HONGKONG-INTEREST CHARGED. BOILER 16 foot long by 6 foot in diameter, 6% on Loana against Sbarss with fall Margin, {fitted with 4 Galoyay Tubes each, and are about 6 % on Advances agalust Gwods in Neutral Go-
60 indiested H.P. Cach. One 12-A.P. CossR dowka. 213 Borgs and Horizontal DervING BRGINE.7% on Current & conant Overdrafts,
Fice4-R.P. Horizontal Driving Ensives. Ver- 7% on Advancon against Gooda in Private Go- ticsi BoxLxas and Enotes, 16 Centre Sorow Chiting Brake Tratns, Srew Cutting Larnes
F. DE BOVIS, of various "eizas, Blotting MACHINES, Doable
Chief Manager. Hongkong, 10th August, 1891.
HONGKONG SAVINGS BANK.
THE Undersigned waving been appointed Ming SHAPING MACHINEs, Ralial Drill Agents for the above Company, ses pre-ing-MACHINEa-Drilling MACHINES, Sere [1276 pored to ACCEPT RISKS against FIRE Cutting MACHINES. TAPA and Drea various
alzos, Horizontal and Diagonal Steam Wine" and LIFE at Current Rates.
STOLTERFOHT & HIRST Hongkong, 22nd May, 1901,
TO LET
TOODLANDS VILLA WEST.
Cheap Rortal. Apply to
W
TO BE LET.
RCUTER, BRÖCKELMANN & Co. Hongkong, lat July, 1989.
downs.
10
ORS. Patent STEAM WINDLASS Patant THE Business of the above Bank is conducted by the HONGKONG AND SHANG- Steam and Hand Power Steering Ozan, Steam 40 PTHr2, Steam Donkey PERFE, Centrifugal HAI BANKING CORPORATION. Rais
PUNP, Faroe PUMPS, Wosa's Patent BLOCKA and China, Punching Habe, Single and Double Purchase Crab Winches. EXDRAULIC-
THE NORTH GERMAN FIBE INSUR
·LINSTEAD & DAVISANCE COMPANY OF HAMIRG Hongkong, 3th July, 1891.
*1810
THE Undersigned having been appointed AGErts for the above Company, are prepared to GRANT IN VRANOES -the NO. 5, RICHMOND TERRACE, Five extent of $100,000, on Best-class risks at her
Rooms. Gas and Water lid cn. Bath rent rates. Rooms, Yard, and Coolie Quarters semented. Kent moderate:
Apply to
The Secretary, HUNPREETS STATE AND
FINANCE COMPANY, LIMITED, Hongkong, 12th August, 1891. 1805
TO LET.
WITH IMMEDIATE POSSESSION.
THE FIRST and B&OND FLOORS of No. 18, PRATA CENTRAL, #ploadidiy sated for Shipping Oprices, having a con- manding view over the entire Harbour.
Apply to the MANAGER,
CARMICHAEL & Co., LIMITED,
18, Praya Central: Hongkong, 16th March, 1891,
A130
{607
TU LET. CHOP in PEDDER'S STEELT presently oc-
Cupled by Mr. Hahn FOUR ROOMS on FrasT FLoos suitable
Apply to
CRUICKSHANK & CO., LD, Hongkong, 6th August, 1891, TO BE LET
for Offices.
1842
TOUSES ÁÈ MOUNTAIN VIEW, near Finn.
and have always adhere, to the principle of have bean, the conditions then agreed upon Angust-For London-13,184 The engene Gap, Bill District, consisting of 1667, upon which the transfer was made. It is between the colony and the Lome Government 60,417 lbs. soonted caper, 7,602 lbs. ecanted not sorrot to state that the Imperial interest had been sinted by the noble lord opposlit, orange pakos, & casos où are, 8,000 guloksilver 5 or 4 Larga Dwelling Bonus with erary cus in hund defenes of Singapore we recognized in
the colony were distinctly and plainly that saka 150 ca piger. 55 kazes bristles, 2 balux ranion. To sortable, and healther 1866. This argument is founded on a complete the colony were to bear the expense of the samples, and 10 sases vermillan,
Elə ikland, are cool, comfortable, healthy. Diepprehension. The Government never con military garrison. Bince that agreement For steamship Malbourne, sailed on the 18th Apply to wanted to assume any part of the cost of the web come to, in what way had the situsten August --For Coptinent-60 balos silk, 48 garrison of Singapore; on the contrary, between changed He thought it had to some extent, as silk piese goods, 804 pasinger tea, 10 bales 1861 and 1666, il repeatedly refused to take over and it had been found ascesary to erect waste oilik, 4 bales bair, 12 cases ourica, 9 ossBE the eulogy util it could be secured that no such very extensive fortification at Singapore. Har glass bangles, asil 13 rolls wetting. For on- sharge would fall upon it. In order, however, | Majesty's Government had very properly made ! dan-do balos silk, and 1 onse silk pisos goods.
JOHN A. JUPP, Becretary, THE AUSTIN ABMS HOTEL AND
BUILDING COMPANY, JID. Hongkong, 27th May, 1891.
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DUNN, MELEYE & 06. Hongkong, 16th February, 1889. TRANSATLANTIC FIREINSURANCE
COMPANY OF HAMBURG.
The Undoraigned, having been appointed Aguats for the above Compsay, are prepared to ACCEPT RISKS sgaine! FIRF at Current Etates.
SIEMSSEN & Co..
Aganta,
3 16 Hongkong, 16th November, 1872.” THE MAN ON INSURANCE COM.
PANY, LIMITED
HGAN OPTICS--Hongkong. CAPITAL (Bumscrired), $1,000.00),
BOARD OF DIRECTOR2, Lun Sen BANG EM
BAY HUF, Esq. YOW CHONO PENG, Esq. CHAN LY CHOV Esq | Q. Hỏi Cress, Esq.
The Company GRANTS POLICIES OF
MARINE RISK8 to all parts of the World, payable at any of ite Agencies.
Contributory Dividends are payable to all Contributors of Business, whether they are Bhareholders or not.
ITEAD OFFICE,
WOO LIN TUEN, Boonetary..
No, Quson's Road West,
Hongkong, 14th March, 1881.
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PIONIX FIRE OFFICE
The Undersigned are now prepared to GRANT POLICIES INSURANCEngsinst FIRE at Current Rales.
DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co.,
Agente for the Phoenix Fire Olee Hongkong, 17th August, 1897,
Jaca, Overheat TRAVELLERS. Hand Power DVIG WHEELS, Shafting and Falloys. 1 Hand Power Bree SHILLING MARINE. Hand Power Steel FLOUR MILLS. 2010 teat 12jie. Watge Pip¤; sad the complete plaut of Powerful Laundry Machinery that formarly belonged to the Hongkong Steam Laundry Co. Also, ehortly expented from England, Steam HAMMERS, PUNCHES and SHEARING MA CHINES and SMALL LATEES.
For any farther particulars apply to the Machivory Godown. Np. 3 Cross Lane, Wanchai, near No. 2 Police Station.
Hongkong, 6th August, 1891;
1167
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may be obtained on application,
ÎNTEKENT on deposits in allowed at S§ PER CXXX Pur sunde
Depositors may transfer at their option hal- of 8100 or more to the HONGKONG AKU NORI BANK to be placed on FIXED DEPOSIT at 4 PER CENT. per annum.
For the HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI
Banking CORPORATION,
F. DE BOVIS,
Chief Manager. Hongkong, 12th August, 1891.
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kave always on hand LARGE STOCKS OF EVERY DESCRIP
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well, Carlill &CO..
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