A FARAL DIVE.
London, 29th October,
A shocking fatality occurred today at Poughkeepsie, New York.
A mannamesi
Sirty Armenians are said to have besq. killed | during the outbreak, 160d55
London, 2814 October..
The Standard publihea a telegraphla da
burneda village near Jumid, on the shores of the Bea of Marmors, and have put ovary inhabitant to death.
King andertook to dive from the bridge overspatch stating that the Mahomedaus have the Hndson into the river, a distance of 212ft. King leaped from the bridge, but was killed.
JUMPING OF VALUAREN'OLAIMS IN SÒUTH, AFRICA AVERTED.
London, 2014 October. Advicos from Capetowa state that the agent of Mr. J. B. Robinson, a large mine owner in South Afrios, has narrowly prevented the Jamping of-1,000 claims on the Rand-goldfeld.
The clains which were about to be jumped are valued at £3,600,000, and belong to Mr.
Robinson
RELEMED FROM A LOMATIČ ABTLUM,
London, 29th October.
The parents of Miss Lanchester, a young lady 24 years of age, come time ago. Ind her seized and confined in a lunatic seylam because she dmired to live with a socialist agitator as his wife without going through the marriage
GORGELT.
The Lunacy Commissioners have now ordered ber to be released on the ground that she is not
Insano.
EDITOR OF A SOCIÁLIST NEWSPAPER IN GERMANY IMPRISONED, Horr Dierls, editor of the German, Sosialist. nowapayor Fericasts, has been sentenced to six months imprisonment for Tess Majesté in having published article ousting ridiculo uppn the recent ceremonios in which the Emperor William took part in contention with the 20th annivesary celebration of the capitulation of the French at Sedan.
VRENCH ANNEXATION 'IN THE PACIFIC.
London, Sat Ontuber.
The French Government hare despatched a special mission to annex Huahine and Hotabora, two islaude of the Society Group, in the Pacific Those islands, although hitherto out- sido the French sphors in the Pacific, aro within a short distance of Tahiti, which en for many years been under the control of Franco, and form part of the aume group.
THE CZAR'S-CORONATION.
London, 1st Datober. The Czar Nicholas kas dzed the date of his coronation for the 18th May next.
STEECH BY LOED BALINREKT.
London, Sisi October.
In sech delivered last night the Marquis of Salisbury dentarod that the roost general efections would prove the turning point in the political history of the country. This extreme depussion existing in the farming industry, the Premier stated, demanded the first attention of the Government, nud it was proposed to in- coong the means of transit for agricultural preduce aud. to elise the land from the bardous from which the owuors now suffered
must.
HORRIBLE LYNCILING CASE,
Loadon, 30th October, -
A horrible cases of lynching in reportert from Tyler, in Texas, where a negro, who is alleged to have ravished and murdered a white woman, was burnt at the atako. The torturo to which ho was subjectat lasted for afty minutes, and the terrible acne was witnesso by thenands of people.
S THE SHIPPING STRIKE,
London, 31st Ostoken....
As the strike of shipbuilding engineers which securred recently at Belfast in still unsettled, the shipmailding firms have decided to lockout each work twenty-avo por cent. of the engineers mployed by them. The lockout in to vomitenes immediately.
.POLITICS IN, FRANCE.
London. 27th Ootaher.
A storey debate has takou place in the Fronch Chamber of Deputies, arising out of the into strikes of operatives at Carman, in the Department of Tarn.
À vole of conidence was passed to the Government, who madertook to find work for the mou whom the mastera gefused to re-engago,
London, 29th October, Buring tho dabato in the French Chamber of Deputies regarding the late strike of operativas at Caroux, in the Department of Thin, some scandalous scenos occurred.
Tho Socialists fought among themselves, and M. Jauret, a Bochlist deputy, attempted to ittag the Minister for Labour from the tribune. The Government gained a largo majority.
London, 28th October.
In the French Chamber of Dopnties to-day a debate took place with regard to the affairs of the Southern Railway Company and the recent scandals in connection therewith.
A motion hostilo to the Government was passed, whereupon M. Alexandre Ribot, the Premier and Minister of Finance, tondered his resignation to Promident Faure.
London, 29th October, Farther details of the defent of the French Government in the Chumbor of Dopation state thet M. Rouvoret, a Socialist deputy, tablad a motion demanding a pablia inquiry into the railway sencdals and the prosecution of the guilty parties. M. Ribot, on behalf of the Gevenment, strongly opposed the motion, which was carried on division, by a majority of 101. ·
President Faure has accepted M. Ribot's Tsignation.
The Socialists and the Conservatives suited in the rating, and thus secured an unexpected doteat of the Government.
FINANCIAL BYNDICATES IN FRANCE.
Lendon, 29th Cetohor.
The French Chamber of Deputies has decided, by a unanimous vote, not to permit members of the Charaber be participate in financial syndi-
dates.
—— THE SITUATION-IN TURKEY.-
London, 18th October.
The Ambassadors at Constantinople of the siz great Powers (Great Britain, France, Ger- many, Russia, Austria, and Italy), with the view of strengthening the Turkish Govern mont in carrying ont the projected reforms, have asked the Artenjan Patriarch at Con- Klantinoplo (Azurinn) to take nieasures to stop the agitation on the part of the Armenian population.
London, 21st October.
į
The foreign pubasandors in Constantinople love warned the Sultan sa to the danger of a roonrence of the outrages în Armenia. The Sultan has given an aurance to Sir Philip Currie, the British Ambassador, that he fxpoly determined to carry out the golems of roformen in no eficient manner.
The Lovers retain the right to abject to the appointment of incapable officials in giving silent to the xoforum,
London, 27th October,
Details of the recent massaare` of Christinas by Turks at Trablond, in Asia Minor, show that the slaughter was appalling, and that the outrages rivalled the Armenian atrocities in horror.
Mr. Gladstone lias written a letter in which in declares funt* God had given the Sultan Turkey as a curse to mankind," and expressas the hope that God in his meroy would peedily ead him."
London, 28th October.
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Rank, at sight Private, 30 days' siglt Later accounts of the masssere of Christians OR TOKOHAMA at Trebis and show that 900 of them fell victims. Ou demanazid to the inge of the Turki.
At Billis, in Asiatis Terkej, 120 miles south- east of Erzeroun, the Christians attacked the Mahomadans-while the hittar wars at thor prayers.
Tieres Bghting followed, and many were killed on both sides.
An outbreak also took place at Mush
Later.. Fresh outrages have occurred in Turkey. The Mosiers have red, the villages betweon Ersoron and Trébizood.
They have shot the Armeniana, have burnad the young man, and have entraged and horribly
tilsted the young women,
One hundred and fifty lives have `thus hoen sacrificed.
Fourteen-members of the Sultan's bousehold who were suspected of treason died in the palace on the same day, whereby the Sultan's mind was relieved.
London, 29th October Serions rioting extending over three days has occurred at Marish, near Aleppo, Syria, between Armenians and Mahomedaus...
The gendarmerie were called out to restors arder, and were forcely attacked by a body of rietara uumbering fully 2,000.
The Turkisk commander was killed by the Armenians
London, 30th October. Further disturbances of a sexions olmaracter arising out of the Armenian agitation kare ocenrrod in Asiatic Turkey. Twenty-six thou sand Armenians are stated to have risen in revolt in the district of Lenoun (P).
London, 31st October.
The Vicare correspondent of the Timce statoo the Sultan of Turkey is convinced that the other Powers are trying to isolate Great Britain, The hostility displayed by the official Press of Bassis, and Franco is taken to indicate that those Powers uro coasing to co-oporate with Üreat Britain with rugird, to the Armouîon.
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As long as ever Britain rules the vera,
Her band will be the ruling one in thes; And when the other Powers around her rave,
Then let her show her slugth and create pace.
I.
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A bloodthirsty little shop with polsou in his klas
II.
Thiquithor, with his pen and ink,
as many persons taught I think."
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From this great mass I may be taken; A sprite remains. Am I mistaken
Bird of Penge this wee
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The Armarjan Patriarch at Constantinople has expressed satisfaction at the reforms pro The British stateer #fridi, from Moji 18th. mised by the Sultan in compliance with the Nov., had strong northerly and N. W. wind from
| Moji to Turnabout Istul, after which light
donnals of the Ponors.
Shakir Pasha, the Turkish representative on the joint commission which inquired into the Armenian atcovities, has been appointed High Commissioner to administer the scheme of reform.
A Christian lieutenant has been appointed to assist him, but the lieutenant will have no power to reto any of the decisions of the High Commissioner.
The appointments of valis, or gorerora, will in fature be made for a fixed term of
Bico.
The German nepapers declare that the settlement of the Armenian difioulty is due to
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The reforms which the Sultan of Turkey agreed to carry pat in Armenia are largely a reiteration of the existing laws applicable to Christiana and Mahamedans, with European control added.
The guarantees for the latter are regarded as work.
Fettin Bey has been appointed Bentenant to Shakir Pasha, the High Commissioner ap pointed to carry out the reforms in Armenia.
London 4th October.
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STATION.
Windivostock: Tokio Kazasuki
The British steamer Songkiang, tram Manda: Shanghui. 20th Nov had strong NE. winds and high sos Sharp Peak up to within 100 miles of ports alom odorato song N.E. wind and son to port
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The British steamer Glenfary, from London Nagasal 8th Oak, and Singapore 16th Now, had fresh Shanghai. monsoon to Palo Sapatu; from thenes to port Blurp Peak: strong monsoon and high sea, Nov. 18th passed Any |H.MA, Centuries; bound south, vinta
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- Ón the 22hã at 11:10 Kit Borogante. Barometer etwas
The British steamer Tsinan, from Sydney. The Sultan has nominated a commission to 31st Oct had fino, weather throughout antud Jaro which the supervision of the reforms will be Cars Leland. From there to within 30 miles of delegated. The names of the members of the Hongkong strong wind from N.B. sad high cen; fitph K.E. winds) dan commission have been submitted to the foreign from thence to port fine weather and modareta Ambassadors.in Constantinople, who have ex-
pressed their satisfaction therewith,
The Constantinople correspondent of the Standard says that the whole question must soon be reopened.
Tifty members of the Young Turkish party have been executed for having organised a plot to entice the milliary to revolt.
London, 24th October.
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The Sultan of Turkey, fearing dynastiy family, M. Teslin, 5. Johnelen and Y. troubles, has caused his brothers-Mohommed Murahami. From Bingapore-Mears, Olom Mured Khan and Reshad Effendi-to be in insali and F. W. Bossner Mang." -terned in the Yildiz Palace.
Por Prekeson, steamer, for Shanghai from Risings of the Christian population are Bentharapton Bowman and two children. feared at Aleppo and Adazia, Berla,
Rey, and Mrs. Bryson and phildren, Mrs. London, 28th Delobaz Bonsey, and tires children, Misses Mitolio Further advices hows been received from and Boulo, Messrs. F. A. Sampson and D. Constantinople with reference to the plot Fotwall. From Genda-Mr. and Mrs. E. v organised by the Young Turkish arty Brandt, Dr. Alice Marston, Mesars. E. von incite the military to revolt,
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THE AMERICAN MAIL.
The steamer Evandale, with the American mai, left San Fransisco for this port via Yoko. hana and Nagasaki on the 8th inet.
The P. M. tsamer Feru, with the American mnit, left San-Francisco for this port vin Nagseski on the 13th inst.
THE CANADIAN MAIL.
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500,000
COURT. OF DIRECTORS:
CHOW TONG SHAO, E KWAN HOI CHUEN, E
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D. CHILLIES, Esq. H;STOLTEKFOKS, Esq. CHAY KIT SHAN, Esq.
Hongkong, 13th July, 1895-
(COTTISH METROPOLITAN
ASSURANCE CO.
(LIFE AND ACCIDENT).
LIFE PLATES 20% Lower than those charged by, most Compania. ACCIDENTS 22 PER ANNUI Secures £1.030
(in co of Death by Accident.) 24 PHE Aurgu Securos: £1,000 in casó of Death or Total Formanent Disablonient, by. Accident, and Weakly Payment INT £1.10 to 10 wook in case of Temperary Disablement. For Prospectus or further Particulars, apply to
J: Y: V. VERNON, Agent. Hongkong, 18th Jupe 1804.-.. [1276
FORTH GERMAN-FIRE INSURANCE
COMPANY OF HAMBURG.
The Undersigned AGENTS of the above Company are PREPARED TO ACCEPT First Class Foreign and. Chinese Risk at Current Rates.
SIEMSSEN & CO. Hongkong, 29th May, 1895.
UN INSURANCE OFFICE, LONDON:
FOUNDED 1719:
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Tho Undersigned, having been appointed AGENTS for the above Company, are prepared to ACCEPT RISKS against FIRE at Current Ratex
SIEMSSEN & CO., Agents
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Hongkong, 16th May, 1892 TRANSATLANTIC FIRE INSURANCE
COMPANY OF HAMBURG.
The Undersignol, having been appointed AGENTS for the above Company, are prepared to ACCEPT RISKS against FIRE at Current Rates.
SIEMSSEN &.00.
Agents Hongkong, 16th November. 1872
MR. CHADWICK T. KEW (LATE OF POATE & NOBLE)
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A, TACK HAS OPENED his Dental. Rooms at No. 62, QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL, opposite
TEETH Olled peruently, from $1.00 upwards. CROWN and BRIDGEWORK inserted and TEXTH EXTELOZED.
PLATES A. SPECIALITY. Hongkang, 15th March, 1895.
IE N
TING.
SURGEON DENTIST, No. 10, DAGUILAR STREET.
TERMS VERY MODERATE, Consalation Free. Hongkong. Zard September, 1891.
S
J1828
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YARBOLINEUM-AVENARIUS
..UNED FOR 18 YEARS.
Thoroughly reliable preservative for Wood and Stone Against White Ants, Decay, Fang, Rot, and Dampness
Bole Agenta for Chinn,
· SCHEEEF & CO. Hongkong, 25th January, 1892,
SIAM TEAK TIMBER.
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THE BORNEO COMPANY LIMITED BANGKOK.
The original preparation_prescribed by the RDE
leading medical authorities FOR CONSUMPTION, WEAK LUNGS, BRONCHIAL TEEITATION, and OBSTINATE COmans, for the last 30 years
with the greatest succes. It continues to retain its reparation where other medicines have
failed.
GRIMAULT'S ĒIBur imnodiately scrents the Conge, and NiETSWEATS, and the APPETITE maproves rapidly fast von demonstrated by an increnss of neight and healthy oppisrance.
GRIMAULT'S STEUP has a rose colone, and is sold în daf oral kottlose
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BEWARE OF IMITATIONS -
·GRIMAULT-&-C12--PazÍŠ, Sold by
A WATSON & Co. Hongkong.
(1362–1
RDERS can be Bocked and Rates Supplied on Application to the Undersigned for THAR SQUAKES, PLANES, SUAFTLINGS, AND BOARDS.
Chief Manager.
GEO, W. F. PLAYFAIR,
Interest for 12 Months Fixed
Hongkong, 17th November, 1893
j.
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·
The 0. 8. 8. Co's steamer Telamon, from
the 19th inst, and may be aspectel hare ou or abant the 25thy inst
The China Mutual sieuner Chelnywo, from CHANgow, Manchester, and Liverpool, left Singapore for this port on the afternoon of the 22nd inst, and may be expected here on or about the 28th inst.
The N. G. 1, steamor Biany wo, from, Bombay for this part, left Singapore on the morning of thu ist inst, and is dus here on or about the 20th inst.
The P. & O, steamer Masayon loft. Singapore for this port on 12th inst., at noon.
The China Mutual steamer Keinore, from
Glasgow, Manchester, and Liverpool, passed the
Chanal authe 17th at noon and may be con- [21: literad is at Penang on or about the 5th prax.
and of Hongkong on or about the 15th prox.
THE MERCANTILE BANK OF INDIA,
THE
LIMTIED.
AUTHORIZED CAPITAL....... SUBSCRIBED PAID UP
BANKERS:
£1,500,000
POST-OFFICE NOTICE.
PEAK DELIVNILY closes af. Post OfEco ni ....£1,125,000 11.39 km. and 3 p.tn. or in Letter Boses in the £ 562,500 Cars by 12 anil 3.30 o'clock Trams. Lettor
Boxos at Pank will be cleared at 12.30 and 4 pum
LONDON JOINT STOCE BANK, LAMITED.
INTEREST allowed on Current Accounts at the rate of 2% per annum on the Daily balance.
ON-NEW FIXED DEPOSITA A For 12 months
6
31
4%. ..35%
B ad Derosits RENEWED ON OLD TERMS. JOHN THURBURN,
Manager, Hongkon Hongkong, 3rd Augurt, 1893.
HONGKONG BAVINGS BANK.
THE Bacinose of the above Bank is condnated by the HONGKONG AND SHANG. HAI BANKING CORPORATION. Enles way I tained an application
INTEREST on deposits is allowed at 13 PER CENT. per annum.
i
Depositors may transfer ut their option balances of $100 or more to the HONGKONG AND¦. SHANGHAI BANK to be placed on FIXED
DEPOSIT 4 PER CEST. per annum.
For the HoverÒNG AND SRANGKAT BANKING CORPORATION,
T. JACKSON,
Chief Manager. Hongkong, 1st Angist, "1895.
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THE CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA,
AUSTRALIA AND CHINA.
INCORPORATED BY ROYAL CHARTER, 1853. HEAD OFFICE, LONDON.
CAPITAL PAID-UP RESERVE LIABILITY OF SHARE.
HOLDERS.............. RESERVE FUND.....
£800,000
£800,000 £825,000
INTEREST allowed on Current Accauntat the rate of #% per annum on the Daily balance On Fixed Deposits for 12 months.4 per cent
B 2
TH. WHITEHEAD,
Manager, Hongkong, Hongkong, 16th September, 1895. FTS
FOR SALE
FOR SALE.
HAMPAGNE "MONOPOLE.
BEIDSIECK & CO. REIMS PORVET DES TO THE IMPERIAL AND ROTAL COURT AT BEELIN AND TO THR IMPERIAL COURT OF BUSSIA. MONOPOLE RED SEAL (medium dry).
Da.00£s Fork
(dry). GOLD FOIL
dal (ortra dry).
CARLOWITZ & CO., Bole Agents
Do
Day Do...
For Hongkong, China, and Japan.
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FOR SALE.
BAS HEIDSIECK'S
PLANED, TONGUED, AND GROOVED TRACCHAMPAGNE, 1839, WHITE SEAL
BOARDS.
TEAK SHINGLES
a GIBB, LIVINGSTON & CO. Hargkong, 17th July, 1895.
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OMBAY BURMAI TRADING COR-
FORATION, LIMITED.
• BANGKOK AND RANGOON.
TRAK SQUARES, PLANES, Board" and SCANTLINGS, PLANED, TONGUED, and GROOVED BOARDS, FOR FLOORING, CHILING, WALLINO, &0. TRAK SHINGLES FOR LOOPING.
PINEADOR RAILWAY - BERNEEZE for ali Rates Supplied and Orders Booked by
JARDINE, MATHESON & CO. Hongkong, Brd May, 1895.
Apollinaris
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THE QUEEN OF TABLE WATERS.”
First in Purity.
BRITISH MEDICAL JOURNAL.
Has a charm which makers of artificial aerated waters do not even
dream of MORNING ADVERTISER.
SOLE AGENTS
CARLOWITZ & 00.;
HONGKONG, CAN-ON, SHANGHAI TIENTSIN AND HANKOW
$32.........per ease of 1 dozen quarta. 234 per rase of 2 doson pints. KRES 8 MANN'S ED..
RED AND WHITE BORDEAUX WINES.
C. G. HIBBERT. & Cos
BOTTLED ALE & STOUT MAINZER BEER
in Quarts and Pints.
BIEMSSEN & CO. Hongkong, 23rd April, 1895.
BE
JUST LANDED.
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EST OLD PORT WINE.
RED SEAL.
1 Dos. Quarts
Apply to
G. GIRAULT
Hongkong, 11th November, 1895.
FOR SALE.
JAPAN HAND MADE PAPERS
JAPAN PRINTING PAPERS
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JAPAN COPYING PAFERS. JAPAN WALL PAPERS
PRICES VERY MODERATE.
The Postal Guide for. 1993, revised to date. will be found in the Chronicle and Directory. P. XX. This, is the only authorised complete Summary of Postal infernatina published in Hongkong.
A MALL WILJ. (LORE
For Shanghai-Per Keangles, to-day, the 25 inst., at 80 1.4.
For Singapore, Samarang, and Senrabeya Ter Amara, to-day, the 25th inst, at 230 P.MT.
For Manila Per Zufire, to-day, the 25th ivet at 4:30 H
For Hollow Pakhai-For Telumph, to. day, the inst., at 5.00 .M.
For Bangkuh-Por Lord, tomo.raw, "the 25th inst., at 1.30 A...
For Hollow and Haiphong-ar Hongkong, to-raorrow, the 28th inst, of 11.30 4.3L
For Singapore For Glongyle, to-morrow, the 26th inst., zt 3.30 ry.
For Yokohama, and Kobe.--Par I. C. Klon, to-morrow, the 25th inst., ut 3:30 ..
For Kobe-Per Taina on Tuesday, the 27th inɛt, ot 10.30 AM.
For Straits and Calcult-Por a. Apear, on Friday, the 29th inst., at-5.00 P.u.
For Naguski, Kolm, and Yokobatis-For Verona, on Friday, the 8th Dec, nt 11.30 ..
MAILS BY THE UNITED STATES"
PACKET.
The United States Mail Enclost Chiria will be despatched on TUESDAY the 20th November, with Mails for Japan, San Francisco, the United States, Canada, Honolul, Peru, &c, which will be closed us follows: 11.00 Registry censos..
11.30 A. Pest Office closes, but correspondoudo may be posted on board the Packet with Late Fon of 10 cents extra Postage until the tim of departure."
MAILS BY THE CANADIAN PACIFIC -RAILWAY CO.S PACKET.
The Canadian Mail Packet Empress India will be despatched on WEDNESDAY the 27th Novembor, with Mails for Shanghal, Japan, the Caited States (szka, E. which will be closed as follows: 10.00 A.M. Reghtry vowes 11.00 am. Post Office Ross, but correpondence may be posted on board the Paviat, with the Late Feo of 10, conts ebm postage until time of departurṇi
MAILS BY THE BRITISH PACKET.
The British Contract Packet Rohille will he deepatched on THURSDAY, the 5th Decem ber, with Mnila for the United Kingdom, Europe, and countries beyond, vía, Brindisi, to the Straits Settlements, Netherlands Iddin, Barmah, Cuylon, Aden, Egypt, Malta, and Gibraltar
The usual hours will be observed in closing the mails. e.
FURNITURE WAREHOUSE.
LI KWONG LOONG, CABINET-MAKEL AND ALT DECORATOR, from Shanghai, I opened a FURNITURE STORE
.at
No. 3, WYNDHAN STREET... The only Shop in Hongkong with this naaie.
Where HIGH-CLASS FURNITURE
made to order in any every description cau design required.
Has been patronised by the Hongkong Ciali Hongkong Hotel, Messrs. A. S. Watson & Co. Tinted, and other leading Establislamente in the Colony, to whom reference may be modo as to the Superior Workmanship and Materials of the Furniture &c., supplied.
Mossra. A.S. Watson & Co. write as follure:- We have pleasure in slating that Mr. LI KWONG LOONG Furnished the Amoxo to our Dispensary and gave us every kalis- faction.
(St.) "A. S. WATSON & CO., LIMITED," Oppers punctually attended to and Charges most moderate.
AN INSPECTION. INVITED." Hongkong, 4th February, 1895.
DR. RN OR RS LION BRAND
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N TIPY BINE." ·
....
(Dose for Adults 15 to 35 grains troy.).
The most approved and mest affcacious ramoly in cases of HEADACHE, MIGRAINE, NEURALGIA, RHEUMATISM, FEVER, TYPHUS. INFLUENZA, DENGUE, BRYSIPELAS, HOOPING COUGH, many othor acmplaints. It is also the very best Antiseptic. Highly rearmended by the Medi- on Faculty. Ask for Dr. KNORI'S ANTI- PYRINE Each Tin bears the Inventor's Signature" Dr. KNORE" in red letters.
DERMATOL is the best Valery; its effect in stimulating the closing up of Wounds is described as stunning-
To be had at every repated Chemist and Bruggist.
Supplies constantly on band at the China Ex- port, Import, and Bank Co., Scle Agents for China:
Beware of Spurious Imitations. [2347
NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR DEBTS.
Neither the CAPTAINS, the AGENTS, nor the OWNERS will be RESPONSIBLE for any DEBT vontrasted by the Officers or the Crowy. // of the following Vessels during their stay fr Hongong Harbour Lan,
ARGYLL Brit: str, Duucus-Dodwell, Carlit
ARBATOON APCAR. Brit. Rr., Hansen--D.
Bassoon, Sona & Co.
CHITTAGONG, Brit, str., Dary-Sherwan & Co.
Orders to be respectfully received by the JACOB CHRISTENSEN, Norw. r., Hansen Undarrigaed:
Order L
KINSEIN MARU, Ter str. Thaman-Nippon
Yan Krishn-
MASCOTTE, Brit str., Ross-Bradley & Co. SIJEK, Brit, ship., Crowe÷Ordor. SWATON, Ger. atr., Brocnon-Hieraasen & Co. $2200 VELOCITY, Büb. bk., Martin-Chinoso.
MITSUT BUSSAN KAISHA,'
[8, QUEEN'S FOLD ČENTRAL Hongkong, 1st January, 1894.