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knowing that to be the makrat aunt in the The for xapan wan18 ha prevented by the Bellaby! defences, but, as the position bud bean preatly feet from carrying the Ting thy might strengthened by quick Bring and, noble-guns attempi to'ra ch Nonklog by'n robh guy land From the fast, under nog maastikut i'ommodore Fromm vonja plic en "the, man, msg, for lostní o tin, this Japon se wire repúbed. The attack Chaps Bates Bin That Kham iņai vhottoma TYRA & later in belay with the some result, sued by de Bebih Government to Adairal Rock Hight Thoff the blown Kurs 15 declared, tu Fremantle, cover thir-coutingenby how it it Eave been so heavy and continans that the being held that an everland marob in thle dl- Japaneas could not get bear the Cuines position rastion and he likely to, jubebé with the
On Sunday, the 27th, the Japsen mede British Interests in Shanghai-Mercury. deraonstration From the eastward, bas.finding the Chinse folly propared they retired after exi changing for shots,
The Japanese are still to liste threatened an attack on ho forts at Chef, but were prevented from carrying out their intention by the foreign
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Chinese foil dongatohar in Chefeo, dated the 29th, give the following partionlara of the -attack on Weihaiwal by the,fapanese feat !--
28th January. The shomy attempted to force the eastern sea entraucanf Weihainoi with a fleet.of ninetera large ships. The attack begsa at about 3 n'elook
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on the morning of New Year's day (96th Jaon- ary), but our bout meuf-war, including the two ON LONDON
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at one betrayed the pregenen of the enemy at e distance of four miles, making for the pers in two divisions. Fire was immediately opened on the advanced Jepunere reale": the magnito bonis and their birty-seven ON ten sus doing specal damiza to the enemy. Several of the largest and fastest of the enemy's ships then tried to wake tank for the port at full speed; accompanied by a swarm of smaller oraft, apparently torpats beurs, but wo repaired this audacions attempt with such a sharp and woll-sustained tre from our quick-firing and mahina gone, ministel by The thirty geven. thirty, and, twenty-tre ton guns of the feet and battery that the uemy was compelled al- most immediately to aake a gironlar sweep to the north-west and dimppear into the onter dark boys. But this was not before we had smashed three of the enemy's torpido beats and
· over, ten (thirteen wors counted) 1 our largrał shells struck the larger ships. The Japanese mart have suffered very ever lossee by this ses attack, otherwise they wonbl.bate fried to make "tand-up fight of it if they call. The whole affair occupied, sotera) hours, a dealtory fro being kept up by our long range ran for O SINGAPORE... soother boar, mutil the enemy bad disappared altogether When the first division of the SOVEREIGNS, Bank's Buying Rate.. enemy attempted their deal sud were repulsed GOL LEAF. 100 fine, per tal 51.50 the second division äme up in their track, but were also obliged to make a retrograde move- This second weet, steering south-east-wenia division received woty slight damage, so far an conld be seen from the fori, sa. Bey kept at a distance of a mile or ga, firing all the way, and then retired whilst the first division approached to within 800 or 100 yards of our feet and about a mile from the forts.
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On the state morning. New Year'a day, at a quarter past to'clock, the land forces of theuemy computed at 12,00 men, wern observed by our ontposts and ridottes stationed to watch the main road leading to Chefer on the ourth and You; ching on the south. This body of troops had Dairy Farm Co. apperectly come from Ninghai sod wers advano-Fenwick & Co. Geo. ing quickly for the port. “The idea soomed to be Green Island Cemet * surprise the market town of Weihaiwei, which | R. Brik & Cement. is the wastern paint of the part. The spproaches 13. & Bakery to the town being almost entirely devoid of Hongkong & G. Gan natural features of deface, it had consequently Hongkong Electrio... zimays been considered the woskeet spot. But R. H. L. Tramwaya.. since the war commenced, und enpecully after Hongkong fee........ towa for a distance of three miles had been the fall of Port Arthur. the approaches to this, & X. What k atrengthened by batteries and entrenchments as far as the ingenuity of foreign porta cold avail, so that the position is now as strong ak pertapa 'stronger than, those guarding the southern and eastern approvokes on the land. ward side. Immediately our videties diasovered. the enemy the headwas ware at once dred to give i warning of the approach, while the whole of the outposts atbir spot, wwmbering 800 horse and four guas--the tatter commanded by a for- eigner-fell back ou the rod which coustituted tho fire line of any defence on the wester tand aide.
A disobarge from 6-la-pinces and darbines was immediately pasan, the od vance guard of the anamy, 4,000 str. ng, who replied with their artillery. Chinmotore Lin, commanding at the town of Weihaiwai, dog-gon Sugar... patched twelve shine and sight quick-ring guns and a body of 600 bluejackets to the frout as noon on the news of the land attack was re- ceived, while another division of 4,000 regular troops, under forairo officers, with twoivo guns or two batteries of horses artillery, also arrived at the wood a quarter of an hour after the naval brigade reached there. Our firo kept) the enemy from advancing, and by 1 o'clook they were reýnsted to have retreated to a dis tence of five miles or sa from the wood. Onr lows on this neasion was twenty-seven blus-, Jackets and shout sixty regulars, The enemy beiter in the open lont three times va many. Our scouts brought in $79 rifles and hayonets and ovuted ne may of the enemy's deed bodies hore and there within a mile and half of our e- trenchments. Our position at the wood has now Now Kalwa..... Eney considerably strengthened by extra machine Old Malwa and gekring gans and we have pushed our Older Malwa videties farther northwards sad westwards from Oldest Malwa... Shin point.
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Both land and sea attacks were intended as a Patna (Old) surprise, the enemy being apparently under the Bonnes (w) impression that at the tour of the attack all the Benares (Old)...
offerts of the foot and army would be nounpied to going through the ceremony of paying new gear congratulations to the Emperor's tablat at
$50 $45, saliems
Hongkong
a.
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the lights in the Biblew in ivicad with a miaka alin (---) are b low Low-erai? Onary, Spring-Tiles, and shoald Le
ved from the constat given abov
SHIPPING REPORTS. The British steamer Telamen, from Shanghai 20:1 Feb., had mod rate gate and high en O Sunday; from thence light northerly winds.
The Dridah steamer Hare, from Hovoran 5th fm, ea eri-nced trich B.W. and W. gales with hras falle of now from Tsugar Straits to Teu Inat; from Ten island to Tarnabout leland strong W. and N. W. winds with heavy cross san; trom furnabout Island to port light variable sire and overonat hany weather.
The British steamer Hailong, from Tamsui 1st Feb., Amos 3rd, end Swalow 4ib, had made. rate N.M.E.. wind and Bins pleaszat weather ini
From Amoy had similar weather to Amay Swatow. From Seniow had light variable winde and baty weather to Chelang Point; team thenos 10 pert moderate N.N.W. winds and cloady wen- her, Booth. Stimmer in AmoyBio In Swatow:--Fukien, Taichiou, Tuiles, and Hangi
show.
SHANGHAI SHIPPING..
February......
ARRIVALS.
1. Kiel, German str., from Nagasski. 1. Cathay, British ste.. from Nagasaki,
1. Paul iterers, Amr. ship, from New York.
DEPARTURES.
Fobrancy
1, Darmstadt German str., for Bromen.
I, Oslong, British str.: for Japan. "
1, Galhris, British str., for Kobe,
I, Pyrrhus, British str., for Jayatı,
1. Texmərim, British sir, for Japau.
INDO AMERIC
SUN INSURANCE OFFICE, LONDON.
Fousure 10.
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SIEMSSEN & CO., Agents
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KANKS
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Depositats may transfer of their opiton, bal. saves of $100 or more to this HONGKONG AND Selsghat BANK to be placed, FIXED DEPOSIT AL5 PRE CENT. per AUBERO.
For the HoxoxONG AND SHANGHAI
BANKING,CCEPORATION,
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Hongkong, 15th May, 1891.
(HE CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA
AUSTRALIA, AND CHINA.
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Kattat
WELLING HOUSES
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BLUE BUILDINGS. No 7A, PRAya Central. Apply to
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60.J
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£900,000 £275,000 Pus
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115
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JURSCRIBED
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COURT OF DraveтOES.
1). Chair, Blacje.
CHAN Kim SMAN
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Interest for Months Fixed monkong, 17th November, 1893
5%
13
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67300 to 1
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· EXPORT CARBO.
Per P. & O. steamship Pekin, siled on the
The Imperial rempla a Liukung tao, which forme 17th January-For London-30 cases briatles. the thern barrier of the port, where in 44 core silks, 140 bales waste silk. 18 bales situated the Admiral's ya and other genes. 2 cases blackwoodware, and 3 packages vernment offices, store rooms, era. The essing sundries. For Franco-1,718 baten raw UK 12 probably thought that, as in the case of Pinggang af the antuma equinox, our soldiers as silk gonda, and 5 packagen sundries,
world be carousing or sleeping off the exeote
of their orlebration of New Year's eve and
that with the surprise and confusion arising
THE WEATHER,
| S. G. Michaeleon, Esq
|E, F, Panama, Biog
N. A. Sieba, Esq. MANAGKAT ongkong T. Jacxion. Bu MANAGER:
Shanghai-# M. Bavis, Esq.
ANTON BANKBES-LONDON & County BANF
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OR FIXED Datosite.
. For 3 months 3 por Caut. por Anzum, Por: 6 months, 4 por Centi par Aubum.
For 12 months, 5 per Cont. per Animismo,
T. JACKSON,
Chief anger,
-Hongkong, 22nd-Doosmbur, 1594.
HE BANK OF CHINA, JAPAN, ANI
THE STRAFTS, LÍMITED.
SunseyRED CAPITAL CAPITAL PAID OF
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KRESB MANN'S
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The BI M. steamer Baghelien, with the Frotoh mail of the 4th January, el Saigon on Monday, the 4th in 8am a my The expreted hard on or rivat They the 7th 2 ine. This poket brings replien la lettura don. - patched from Hongkong sa 28th November. THE AMERICAN wall.
The PM steamer China, ka the American mail of the 35th at.. b-ft Yokalanı ve Pnes- day, the 5th inst.. at daylight, and my on oz. pected here on or abont Monday, the ith inst.
The O&O, steamer Esigic, with maila. ko.. tt San Francisco for this port via Yokohama and Nagasaki on the 24th nit.
The P. M. aleator Para luft San Francisco for this part ras Tukrisins and Nagasaki on the 2nd Inst.
THE GERMAN MAIL The N. D. batentner Prins Heinrich, with the Geruma mail of the 14h January, left Colombo on the afternoon of the 3rd inst, and may be expected here on or about the 18th inst.
www.
·MERIHANT STRAMERS. The steamet Ormiston left Singapore for this- port on the morning of the 30th uli, and may be exproted to arrive here on the 8th inst..
The stater Chaser bft Singapore on the 30th ale, and is dua bere ou or shines 6th Inst.
The D. D. R. steamer Gerika, from ilamburg, laft Singapore on the altarsion of the lat inst, and may be expected here on or about the) 8th last.
The O. B. 8. Co'n atmazair' Izioa löft Singa. pore on the morning of 140 Jed inst, and may 10 expected here on or about the 9th inst.
The steamer Glenorchy, from Landas xnd Straits, læft Singapore for this port on Saturday afternoon, the 2nd insi,
The steamer Carmarthenshire, from Landor, left Singezare on the 5th inst; for this part.
The P. & 0. leaawr Aden loft London op the 25th Don
The P. Q. steamer Manila luft, London for 17this port on Sunday, they with ult
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POST.OFFICE NOTEDS,
26 The authored List of Mailed in connection with this paper is the ous published twice sach day in enr Extre, which is corrected to a much later hour than that given below.
A MATE WILL CLOSE
For "angkok.-Por Macheze, to day, the 6th
For Singapore and Dondo-Per Java, to day, the 8th inst., at 10 AM.
For Singapore.-Per potle, today, the 6th Inet, at 10,80 a 5-
For Straite and Bombayar Bioagno, to day, the 5th inst. at 1230PM
For Manila Par Bungking, to day, the sty inst, at 3.30 ..
For SingaporPer Telepon, today, tha 6th it., at 3.30
For Haiphong.For Ask. temorgaw, the 7th
termorser. Inst. at 11.80 AM.
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SUGAR MILLy various Bines, Two 42′′ Pántri- Hongkong, 4th Febrancy, 1895.
123 Ingest Sugar Curing MACHINE with 1 Double During Engine. One Portable BOILER and Ex- arsz with enlarged fire back for burning Wood or Coal, Horizontal and Vortical DevinG EX- HOUSE at the Prix, éntrally SitesinEB, and BOLLER! various sizes up to 40 HP. Aated; to Grond Repair, Spacions Drell N. Launch's ENSTRK and Borcas, Brake, Erose ing Rooms, besides Ost-Ollons and other Com Bed, mad Sarew Cutting LATHES, various sizes, Planing. Shaplug. Slotting Radial Drilling. Drilling, Panbing, and Shearing, Plate Bending MACHINE», Hoam BAMMIxs, Sorew Cutting Monza, | ANVILA, EMERY TOOL GRINDER, STEAM
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TO LET.
£2,000,000
BANKERS: GAFTTAL AND Counties BANK LIMITED.
:.
HEAD OFFICE: No. 3, PRINCE'S STREET, LONDON,
BRANCHES. HOSTBAY, CALCUTTA, HONGKONG, and SHANGHAL
A
AGENCIES:
PENANG SINGAPose, and TorowRMA.........
·RATES OF INTEREST 975,000 allowed on Current Accounts and Fixed Deposita 1.035.00 be escortataed on applicati | Boneses PAID. L
580,00
Every description of Banking and Exchange. RISKS accepted at CURRENT RATES OF business transnoted.. PRYMIA.
JAS 3. COUGHTRIE.
Secretary. Hongkong, 516 March 1899.
1770
NORTH BRITISH AND MERCAN
TILE INSURANCE COMPANY.
TOTAL ASSETS AT 318 DECEMBER, 1899, £11,054,687 78. 01.'
L-AUTHORED CAPITAL.43,000,000 SUBSCRIBER CAPITA. 3,750,0000 PAKUP CAPITAL CAM
from a night attack at that moment, they would CHINA COAST METRONOLOGICAL REGISTER, Current Rates
be able to obtain a footing, inside the port. They
are apparently surprised in their turn. Vigi Jant watch is kept over land and sex, and our -outposts are spread out several stiles- distant from the first defence lines. Unr torpedo borts are als sent daily on scouting duty.
THE POSITION OF SHANGRAI IN THE WAR
* FEBRUARY, AT 4 PM).
STATION,
Aldamistoas ---
Tokio
Nagena
Poochow
On the 10th of January we stated, ander the may beading of "Imporiset News," that Admiral) Anping Framantle had received instructions from the walow.... British Governant nat merely to protect Honkong Shanghai nad its approaches, but also to prevent, Vitoris Peak... by force if necessary, the Japanese feet from Gap Book proceeding up the Yangtese at all. There has Mais ce ar
Joibow
been po official contradiction of this information. Haiphong. and we me ju the Manchester Guardian of the Bolitise" 17th December 1h 76lowing confirmation of it. Bani
A very important piece of news in regard to
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no warlike operations will be permitted in any of the approaches to Shanghai, including | Aney... 'the north and mouth, aniranoes to the Yang, Acquis
tazo River, and that warlike operations are
swaton held to include the passage of a hostile feet tona though thee entrances. This decision of Victor Pest....
Hongkong the two Powers was notified to the Japanese Gap Book Gavernment and was at first accepted by them. Maca The practical sifset of it is that no attack can pilaw be made, not only on Shanghai, but on any Relio
Daiphong port or place on the Yangtura River; for no bostile test can enter that stream. Soon after pe 3. Jame the Japanese victories they began to complein
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of the arrangement on the ground that the Fresh . winds: coudy. Shanghai Arsenal was still at work supplying Chinese troops with arins, and they throstenedi to renounes the arrangement and withdraw
from it. They were clearly informed that
this would not be permitted: Sat it was feared that in the national excitement and exaltation Bac
of their sopasses the Japanese would defy the
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teo Powers and try to mail up the river and seize Direstics of wisd Naoking, and it was thought that the third Ja-Fo panas arany at Hirnstams was destined for this Weather operation. Accordingly Admiral Fremantle colabi'm Instext of the end of last month sonalderable eval forceusarthe ChasaIslande, which quad-the mruth of the river, to be in readiness to anforce the mandate of the Pewaw; while a comiderable Russia foros was collasted at Chef's movement has berg wholly manudarstood, It
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ocongy Chusan, hozens in fout, the fast was Boktuings overt F. ping shower. quilly- going to prevent warlike operatiune by the Japazase in the Tanglene understand that
in this movement, which is still proccoding, as
the apprehension of Japanare vald his not yet
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MANAGER.
For KubePer Bonlarig, tomorrow, the
For Naroski Kobs and Tokohama Per Water CONDENsxas. Hand Power Steel FLOUR Verona, na Friday, the 35 h inst. at 11. A.M.
Far Kobe. Yokomina. Vietorin C B...and MILLE, and the gemplate plant of Powerful Laundry MACHINELLY that formerly inlouged to Tacos-Por Tizcome, on coday, the 26th the Hagkong Swim Laundry Co. A FIVE | fost., af 11,50 A.M. BARRELED NORDENFELT MACHINE
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England en merlerato torms.
FROM ET DECEMBER. [OUSE Na 2, CAINE LOAD.
Apply to
M. MOURENTE. No. 5. ARBUTenor Road, Hongkong. Bud Novamber, 1894.
TU LET
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nekone. 5th December, 1894.
as CUTLER,
TO. 2. PEDDER'A STREET, next to the
GESENAL, LOST OFFICE. Apply to
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with Gard
CHANTREY INCHBALD,
Manager Hougkeng 6th November, 1893,
IHEMERCANTILE BANK OF INDIA → LIMITEU,
1147
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1288
HENIX P1-360 F FLUE
The Undersigned are now prepami da GRANT POLICIES«INSURANCEagniasf FIRE at Current Rates.
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Agents for the Phoniz Fies Õlles Boughour. 17th annat. 1887.
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THE AGENCY of the above named Com. pany having This Daybe TBANS- FERRED to the Undersigned, they ero unw prepared to coopt Elakusgainst First Correl
For the Miraui Bresan KashA, K. FUKUI
Manager Hongkong, 5th January, 1864,
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INTEREST allowed on Carrony Accounts al
the ato, 2% per annum on the Daily balans
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MAILS RY THE FRENCH PACKET,- The French Contrast Pauket Natal will be despatched on WEDNESDAY, the 4th Feb. with Maile for the United Kingdom. Europe. and phoss, beyond, via täreilles: to Saigon, Straits Nestiamente, Batavia, Barmah Ceylon the Australasian Colonies. Panfishers. Madras, Calmita, Aden, Mauricius, Beypt, Malta, and Gibraltar.
The usual hours will be obwgred in stoeing vem (tilo Mailt, &o.
PALMER HOURS OF CLOSING THE ENGLISH
& CO. Kave been Shippers to: Gärna. for nosely 75. yowes. Their Brands are favourably know over the World,
This socient House consigo to us their ko'tary old, and
AND FRENCH MAILS. When the Papst lecos at Noon.
The following hours will be observad in closing the mailes for Europe, &c., by the English and French Packets when they teavant Noor. The well-Money Order Offen will be closed at 6 1.3, the
AI QUALITY COGNAC, Distinguished by 4 STARB on Jha label,
Pris 30,50 pie 1 dezan hotties. SUPERIOR OLD COGNAC, Distinguished br 3 STARM on the labal, Price $19.00 per 1 does bottles, VERY GOOD CONNAC, Somewhat younger than the aboves. Paingnished by 2 : tars on the hubal, Price $15.00 per 1 toned bottles, PALL MALL WHISKY, Elego years old, sary to quality. Enok. bottle bears se uusi zath certificate. The quality is guaranloed. Prion $18.00 per 1 dozan hotties.
Well-matured HIGHLAND. MALT WHISKY,
FRIMAULT'S AKSAPABILLA - Bloaded b⋅ Certer, Palmer & Co. Moderate
Cures Boils, Erruptions, Pimples, and im preves digestion, invigorates the system, en- riches the blood, removes sales and pains, pro-
duces refreshing sleep. dispels melanoboly and 42 herrousers, and builds up both flesh and strength. It is a gitimate medicinal blood 14 parifler, and ita marvellous remodial results ar
duo t to its superior composition. Don't be put off with soms worthless compound reconsmoendad
to be "just me good."
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DE A
POPULAR WRITER.
Commenced in our Columus
SATURDAY, 5th January, 1895.
ON
IT IS ENT LED LIFE SENTEN OB"
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ADELINE BERGEANT. AUTHOR OF
**Jacobi's Wife," Under Taleo Pratonces" Loy's Repentance, Dereril's Diamond,"
_&c. &c. Iazkonu. Sed January, 1895,-
Apollinaris
THE QUEEN OF TABLE WATERS."
“First în Purity.”
BRITISH MEDICAL JOURNAL.
Has a charm which makers of
artificial aerated waters do not even
dream F. G. Vazo,
-MORNING ADVERTISER.
SOLE AGENTS:
VITZ & Co.,
HONG KOME.
AND, HANKOW.
passed away, the British and flamdan fleets (the disso, Fleur à vos bonistak. Fam. Fri Latter having been largely reinforced during the door. 20.96 Tharm. a. Wetball past two months) acted in perfect harmony, and arteriak........28.14 Thum. 1. P.s. (Vai bein: 48 both would have fought had it been neomary to
keep the Tangtese free from boutilitisa,”.
The opinion has been current that, although
inter & Pix.... 3.33 [hem. 49.x. I Was bull! 68 Therapoi. 1 em t Therm. Masin 60
hennom. i.M... Therm. Minim Thermoon, 172-60
50 doses in Rottla.
Small Dose-wall Price
GRIMAULT & Cie-Paris.
A. S. WATSON & Co-Hongkong.
FUR BALS.
JAPAN HAND MADE PAPERS.
JAPAN PRINTING PAPERS,
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JAPAN COPYING PAPERS.
JAPAN WALL PAPHEN.
sou do.
PRICE VERY MODERATE.
Order to be reepootfally received by the Undersigned.
MITSUI BUSSAN KAISHA,
QUEEN' ROAD CENTRAL (2005 Henkoor, let January, 1894. - TING.
SURGEON DENTIST, No. 10, D'AQUILAR STREBT.
TERMS VERY MODERATE. Consultation Free. and Sentaraher. 1891,
YEE
LARE
SAROS.
in price, zoslleus in quality, Pries $15.00 per 1 doses bottles.
BRODIE & CO'S FINE SCOTCH WHISKY,
In "Sqnet" Bottles. Price $11.00 per 1 dumez bottles
· C. P. & CO.'S OWN SPECIAL
BLEND SCOTCH WHISKY in Patsuted Butle Price $9.50 per 1 domu botijan.
GLENIFFER BLEND, SCOTCH WHISKY,
Moderately priced, good quality, Price $9.25 per 1 dozen bottles.
INVALIDS' PORT,
This Wine is old, soft; and delionin, We strongly recommended it Analysed and Certificated by Professor Cansall Price $18.00 por I dosan battles.
DOURO PORT,
This is a fine quality wire of exceptionally good valne. Price $13.00 per dossz bottles.
SHERRIES,
..
A MOROSO,
"The Earl Mixa's shipping Price $18.00 per 1 dozen botiles. LA TORRE,
Prios 91500 per 1 dosta bottlest. Pars god ústural Wine; a tonio. WHITE SEAL SUBERY-Popular at the. Club. Dry, defloats, and of fine BaVONT Prive $19.00 per 1 dozen bolites.
$1785 28
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CLARETS
io Quarts and Pinte CHATEAU MOUTON. For a good after dinner Wina wa roompend this
·Price $28.7% pár, 1 dozen hottlen,
LAROSE.
This is a very attractive Claret, of good bouquet,
Price $17.00 per 1 desen bottles.
- MARGAUX-MEDOC.
A breakfast Claret
Price $9.25 per 1 dosen bottler."
LIQUEUR. RENEDICTINE, D.U.M. Price $38.00 per 1 dosen bottles.
CUTLER, PALMER & Co. Agents-SIEMSSEN & Co.,
HONG TONG.
UMER &
UTLER DAL
Co.
WINE SHIPPERS SINCE 1815 Who have consigned their Brands to our enem for over ballonntury,
OCAL MERCHANTS,
have always on hand STOCKS OF EVERY DESCRIP-
TION OF COAL. Address 201 Care of Meiers. Kwong Base &· On 128†
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Apply to G. G. ANDERSON, Memes, JÄRDINK, MATHESON À du,
And to their friends in Bhanghai.
day before.
| 9.00 2.51 —Posting of Prions Carvent end. Cir.
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LATE LETTERS t be posted (from 11.10 A.18.) will "LU conte late for up to 11.30 M. after which hour they may be sent on board with the samo late fee.
MAILS BY THE GERMAN PACKET.
The Guraso Costreet Fasket Darmstadt will be despatched on THURSDAY. the 7th February, with Mails for the United Kingdom, Europe, and countries beyond, via Brindisi; to the Straits Settlemanik Batacin Barmah. Registry cases at 4.00 PM. The rail closes at Costan, India, den, Egypt, Malta. No, kv.
5.00 r..
MAILS KY THE BRITISH PACKET. The British Contract Packet Salej wil! be despatched on THURSDAY, the 14th Feb, (with Mail for the Tnited King) m. Klarupe. and countries beyond, via Brindisi; to, thu Straits Saillesgents. Netherlands Indja, Barmah, Ceylon Acen, Egypt, Maita and Giuraiter.
The usual hours will be obed in closing the malls, m
DENTISTRY.
RE BAKAT (from Japan),"
Mr. SUI SANG,
DENTAL SURGEONS. 58. Queen's Bead Central. First Class Dentistry and Moderai. Fers:
Consultation Free.
flongkong; fik June, 1894
APLER JOHNSTONE'S
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QUARE HOTTLE WHISKY The sale of this good Sooteh incesases mõnth,
by mouth; it is of Baperh quality and of
COTLER, PALHER & CO'S ŠELECTION.
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Monke
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KNUE LLON BRAND 'N TIPY BIN E .
Dass for Adults 15 to 33 griius frug.)
Is the most approved and most efficacions remedy in cases of HEADACHE, MIGRAINE. NEURALGIA, KHEUMATISM, FEVER TYPHUS. INFLUENZA, DENGUE, BRYBIPELAS, HOOFING COUGH, and many other complaints. It is also the very bost Antiseptic. Highly recommended by tús Medi oa Faculty. Ank for Dr. KNORR'S 'AN- TIPYRIÑE! Each Tie lunara the inventor's signature “Dr, KNORIGTMin yed letters, 2
"DERMATOL" is the best Vulnerary; its' affect in stimulating the closing agi of Wounds in described sa umening,
To be ind at evary. repated Chemist and Druggist.
Supplies constantly on hand at the China Ez- port, Import, and Bank Co.-Solo Agents for China
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Neither the Captains, the AGENTS, nor the Ownana will be RESPONSIBLE_for_ way DEBT contract by the Officers or the Crew of the following Vrass's during their stay in Hongkong Harhane HINLARIO, Brit. str, Bootier-Gibb, Liv.
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