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A.S. WATSON & CO., LIMITED
ESTABLISHED. A.D. 1841.
THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 16TH, 1800
The China Inland Bission at Shanghai no
His Worship Is that conspictoc place? Mr. Pocher Yes, certainly.
in posession of the loosi.Committee was to the affect that there was a draft Ordiustice before the Hongkong Logialibiru, or rather it is pro posed to bring in a defy birt one of the pro- vixiona la that it will not be pat in force unless the sasunt of all other powers, including China sud Japan, is obtained to similar regulations for their ships.
His Worship The Ordinance says that the several players to get very close to him, the | HOTEL ACCOMMODATION AT KOBE. olronmatinos before them. Other information kuow that in practice the regulations wouldwyed a telegram on the 8th January":"from"] regulations 4 ghall-bolozhibited, as the entrance winner got within one bale of him. The general only be fully enforced in regard to British Tonchon, Kanen, dated the 8th inst, from which thereof, or in some conspicuous place within the returns show an improvement en previous WWE the returns only number 2 was taken by the ships and that vessels of other nationalities it in lawned that Haining is how open, all the serie" Have they been posted in a cenepienia. The first rise in the Fool, for which Mr Tockor Yes they are exhibited in the winor of the Bogey Cup, Mr. Clement Palmar would be allowed to evade them either par-missionaries there are well, and there is no place?
pastodian's shed a
HIFLE BRIGADE BOWL. tially or altogether. And that this would use for apprehension.
Oot, Jaa
Total 85 85 170 87.88 175 89-91 177 :95 84 179 69 93 181 95.91 188 97 90 187 50 180
REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.
(SUPPLIED TO TEN "DAILY FEESR"]·
LONDON, 12th January. "ADVANCE AUSTRALIAN The Governments of Australia have jointly telegraphed to Lord Balisbury congratulating him on the fearkan menaires taken for the
no there an boru doubt notwithstand“ ing any nominal adhesion to the regulations that might be given by other Governments. The rensopster this conclusion are fully set out in the correspondence published in another column. Mesore, BUTTERFIELD AND SWIRL are to be congratulated on the vigi lance they have displayed in this matter and WINES AND SPIRITS is to bo hoped that the letter of the Sung-defence and integrity of the Empire and seater
bai Branch of the Chinn Association to the Ling him that Australia will loyally mapport. Secretary of State may have the effect of Great Britain in her resolve to resant foreign
wakens Penis bringing out instructions to the Hongkong meddling in matters of British and Colonial Government that it is undesirable it should affaire.
MINISTER FOR PEKİNG exercise its superabundant energy in the APPOINTMENT OF A NEW HEITISH direction of handicapping British trade.
ALL these are selected by our London
Houe, bought direct at first hand, imported is wood and bolded by ourselves, thus saving all intermediate prelits, and enabling us to supply the best growths at MODERATE PRICES.
PRICE LISTS, with Fall Details, to be hed on Appäcation."
HMS. Areler arrived here yesterday from
Formosa.
The steamer Elon left Singapore on the 14th inst, and is due here on or about the 21st inst.
The British gunboats Plose, for Shanghai, PORT after removal should be rested and Daphne, for Wenchow, left here yesterday.
When required for mouth before 150. drinking at once it shall be ordered to be locanted at the Dispersary before being
sent out.
SHERRY-Excellent Dinner and After Dinner Wines of very superler Vintages. All are trus Keres Wines. CHABET-Our Clarets, including the lowosi priced, are guaranteed to be the genuins prodam of the juice of the grape and are not artificially made from raisins, and ourrouts, as is generally the use with Cheap Wines
BRANDY—AL our Brandy is guaranteed to
bo pare Cogans, the difference in prios being merely * question of age and vintage. WHISKY-All or Whisky is of excellent quality and of greater age than most brands in the market. 'Pho Scorch WISKY need "E" is universally ipnlar, and is pronounced by the best local connoisseurs to be superior to any other becad in the Hongkong market.
We only guarantee our Wines nuil Spirits o be gouuina when bought direct frnts us in the Colony or from our authorised Agents et ...the Coast Ports,
A. S. WATSON & CO., LIMITED.
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The atanmer Glenfrein, from Middlesbro London, and Straite, left Singapore for this port on Sunday morning, the 12th instant.
From the Courrier de Saigon we loan that the expedition organised by the Gold Mining Company of the Upper Imos was to lose Saigon on the 5th January.
We hear that a new cyanide expart for the Panzon Gold Mining Co., Limited, is already en the way out. He is reported to have had practical experience at the South African mines.
The French dagship Buryard arrived at Saigon on the 2nd inst. from Hongkong She will receive a new crew at Saigon and undergo or tonsive repairs there, which will occupy about a month.
In the annual report of the Shanghai Drench of the Chinn Association it is recognised that British residouts in Chian now find their heat interests bound up with a continuation of the lowest gold price that silver has attained.""
The Japanese are apparently finding it necessary to send reinforcemonts to Formosa, A Yokohama telegram of the 8th January to the N. C. Daily News states-One brigade of troope has left Ujina, the port of Hiroshima, for Formosa this week.
Writing on the 25th December the Tientsin correspondent of the Mesturganya :-Mr. Maud kas just received advices from Peking enying that lås firm's tondom for non-of-wer had been accepted, amounting to Tls. 17,000,000. It is said the firm also filed tenders for men-of-war in Japan, Aflor all there is no thing like access.
The Donai, a new ressel for the Messageries Fluviale de Cochinchine, arrived at Saigon on the 2nd January, after x voyage of forty odd days from Havre. Be is intended for the Saigon and Bangkok ruu and was hailt, like her unfortunate sister ship the Pakam, by Messrs. Napier and Sons, Glasgow. The Pak nam, it will Es remembered, was wrecked on bor way out.
The Torlon Customs authorities have officially contradicted the statements recently made by the Hazoi Chamber of Commered an ta the repeated examinations of goods proceeding to Finnat by the Red River route. It is stated that the goods are examined at Haiphong and are not interfered wilk again until they arrive at Larkay, when they are checked for payment of duty.
Winck
Majer Bir Ciendo Maxwell Macdonald, K.C.M.G, at present HM Comisiouer and Consul-General of the Nigor Coast Protecti rate has been appointed-Minister for Great Britain at Peking.
[FROM TOSIN PAPERS.] THE TRANSVAAL INCIDENT.
PARIB, 4th January. The English press is furious about the des siders an insult. The Standart says that der patch of the Emperor William, which it con-
my should be informed that England alone
bus rights in the Transvaal.
Most of the German papers demand the haug ing of JarnosoSA,
Paris, 6th January.
A very lively controversy is going on be
tween-the-English and Gorman press on the
PA8, 7 January. subject of the Emperor William's despitel.
A riot has occurred in London between British sailors and Germans. The shops of Gorman Jewe ware stoned.
THE GOVERNOR GENERAL OF INDO-CHINA.
PARIS, 6ih Jannary. M. Rousseau, Governor-General of Indo China, has visited Brest and Motlair, where he
to conclude his mission in Indo-China and was warily received, Hastated that he wished
would then return to. segums his dutiva as Senator.
THE HEALTH OF THE CZALEWITCH.
PARIS, 7th Jannary. The health of the Carewitch is improving.
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[FROM THE BANGKOK TIMES"] THE TROUBLE IN THE TRANSVAAL.
His Worship-Yon will Buve to prove that. The regulation made in May state that "unless permission from the Cavorament has fert been obtained riding over that part of the 'Wong nejchong reoration ground which is enclosed. within the racecourse and the training track is prohibited until further noting I seeing to me. that that in the night regalition under which to bring the charge. De you consider the custodian's shot a conspicuous place
Mr. Tooker (who had stepped into the witness box). Yes,
Ein Worship I am not inclined to agree brought to the notice of the defendant?
with you. Have the regulations hoop Isgally
Mr. Tooker-We can prove they have bean sent to him, and they, wem pablished in this Garrits.
His Worship That does not matter; it is only a proof of the existance of the regulations and is not sufeiert.
Mr. Tooker As your Worship please His Worship Do you take that point, Mr. -Ellia P
Mr. Elle-I'll take any point, your Worship. His Worship Do you wish to amend the charge?
Mr. Fooker-Yes, and bring it. under the regulation made in May, 1892,
Mr. Ellis-This is a mort irregular pes oceding
His Worship-I do not think it will do. your ellent any injury,
Mr. Ellis-No, but it is a most irregular praccoding. My Hent-i-hought here on a summons which is most unintelligible, and
His Worship-I do not wish you to manke remarks of that kind, en manda
Mr., Tonker then said that the regulation was posted at the entrance to the ground.
His Worship-Was it there on the 4th of January
Mr. Tooker-No, not on the 4th January. Mr. Ellis-I can give a zooson why it was not, your Worship.
His Worlip-If It was not there on the 4th Mr. Manners did not have notion of of January,
Mr. Teokor-It was posted after sppearing in the Ousalbe,
it.
His Worship-It was not there on the 4th Jaandry. Is it any me your going out Mr. Manners has not had notice...
Mr. Tooker If your Worship decidos he has Lot End notice then of course I cannot go on.. The Director of Public Works sent him a copy of the regulations,
Is Worship-That is all very well in a way. The question is, was to bound to take actice of that?
Mr. Touker The regulation bas boon in force sora time.
His Worship The Ordinance requires that it shall be exhibited at the entrance to the grounds or in somo conspicucus place. You told me that the late regulations are loopt in the custodian's mat shed, and person wanted to sau thom it is quite possible the ens todion may be out, in the other ross the May regulation was not posted on the 4th January I do not think you have a case, I do not mind adjourning the case so that you can take legal
advice,
LONDON, Slot December. " The situation in Johannesburg sa moment arily becoming meno grave. Many ladies and children are losing the land and it is expected that several of the leading mines will be abut down The burghers liave been warned to hold themselves in readiness for active service, and the Mercantile. Areciation have organized a town bodyguard to precorve order but not to take any active part in any civil war er rabattion has been repeated. Hon. The Germans have on their part elected a committee to arrange a plan of notion
LONDON, 2nd January
A Garmin telegram received from Fratoria statee that a rising has taken place at Jobs nosburg and thres hundred mora Chartered police have been cont across the Transvaal from lior.
Mr. Chamberlain has officially announced that Dr. Jameson has cut the telegraph wires, therefore he is naable to communicate with him, hat he has instructed Sir Hercules Robinson to publish a proclamation that bo assumes care of the Transvaal, and repadinting Dr. Jameson of the bus – veni valet kking
authority and remain quiet,
We learn that Signorias Belinfante es completed her arrrangements for a grand con- cert to be given at the City Hall on Monday
Mr. Tooker-In that case I will ask for no juramont,
Mr. Ellie-I submit that by the regulations made in November 1892, the previous regain
His Worship Wo are now going on the re gulaticus put in force in May, 189
Mr. Ellis-But I submit it has been repealed by the November regulations. That was done po facto. The May regulation was simply a temporary one.
Mr. Gorsham Stewart Mr. H. L. Dalrymple Mr. E. A. Kam... Mr. Clemont Famar Mr. C. H. Grnes Dr. J. Boll
Mr. W. A. Di?“ A Mr. J. Hastings Mr. E. W Maitland,.. Bir Fielding Clarks. Commodore Bayes, K.N....
MACEWEN CUP.
Dr. J. M. Atkinson..... Mr. O. E. Hame
Mr. Clement Paliner Mr. Gershom Stewart. Capt. RM. Rumsey, EN. MAHL. Dalrymple Lt. W, M.Thompson, R.E Mé: Ú. A. Tornes Mr. J. Hastings. Me, W. A. Daß Dr. J.Bell
Mr. C. H. Grace' 1 2 Mr. E.. A.Ram,
Captain Ferguson, R.B... Lient. Knox, R.R Mr. G. W. F. Playfair
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Capt. R. Ramsey, R.N.. ME. H. L. Dalrymple.
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Mr W. A. Dif
Mr. C. A. Tones
Dr. Ball
Mr. C. H. Grac
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Mr. W. A Duff Mr..C..I..Grace"
Dr. J. Bell A. Mr. G.-W. F. Playfair..
BOOBY.
Mr. Gershom Stewart Dr. J. Bell.
M. C. E. Hume Mr. W. A. Daft.
Capt. P.M. Rumsey, B.N Mr. H. L. Dalrymple Capt. Ferguson, E.B. Mr. C. H. Graco Mr. C. A. Tomes
Mr. J Hostingu Mr. E. A. Ram It W. M. Thompson Liont. Kaot, R.B.
Mr. G. W. F. Playfair -
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"TO THE BOSTOR OF THE "MONGKONG DAILY PINES." SIR,A little while ago u party of us arrived por steamer in Kobe and we asked to be con Fayed to a hotel. We were toki there was only one, a Europesu, in the place, and one spulica tion for quarters wa were politely informed that
The local Committee ai sensible, on thes there was no acomodation for us. We hnal two ladies with us. In answer to our anguiries facte, that no delimite action hus yet been taken- wo ascertained we could go to s Japanese hotel by the Hongkong Government;-rat-they-ara. or also ge to Osaka or Kyobe. We were much of opinion they are warranted in immediately. disappointed, as well as surprised, for a had adopting measures to place on record the many heard so much of the Liverpool of the East, and grave objections there are to local octopial which proved to be nothing but a sleepy town, legislation of a character which will impro Looking fa energy and enterprise. The appear regulations affecting shipping enforceable only ance of the harbour certainly indinates business upon British shipowners, who will therefore be solicity and the streets are full of people geing placed at a serious disadvantago with sho to and fro, but in spite of this wo were told numerous competing vosaolo of other nations. that for a long time only one hotel has been in The local Committee consider it their duty to operation, having the monopole and charging place their views before you for the purpose of what it plasses. One of the crist diffiteative has securing, your support in ropresenting to the been, we were told, want of doeirable land to 1 Colonial Government the unfairness and pra build on, the foreign settlement being entirely judicial character of legislation which is o taken up by offices and godowns. Very recently necessary, which has not been suggested by an adventurous individual has put up a very fina compatats of passengers, and against which it ie belierod that every British Consul, conversat building in about the best situation that cou be found in Kobo. We saw it from the outside with the coast passing trade as now carried only, but were not allowed to extor. It is said on, has expressed a decided opinion. The views that it is intended for a first okun hotel, of the local Committoo are in conformity with or for offices and chambers; no one sees those of the agents of the Chias Navigation to know. The taciturn disposition of the Company, which are shared in their entirety, ownor and his indifference has bour the sub-and the local Coaimittee are authorized to so ject cf commont, for all seem to be pazzled as inform you, by Messre. Jardine, Matheson & to his object in erecting such a too building. Co., agents of the Indo-China Stam Navigation And keeping it empty. As we are not the only Company and bro to the effect that if these travelhom that are likely to visit Japan, I write regulations be enacted it is quite certain in the interest of those that follow, and I would they will be honestly and strictly enforced ndrise them either to stay on boned or land by British officials and conformed to by Britiak and Imediately proceed to Osaka, bat as Kohe shipowners; while prolonged experiance has has no attractions I think Osaka and Kyoto shown that, as in the past, so in future, such offer the best inducement for a few days of regulations will not be enforced or observed by rest. A trip down the rapids is worth a day's the officials and shipowners of other nation. jury, ozoloso my card and remain alities. The inevitable result of this will be to exeludo British shipping from the passenger Yours faithfully
trade between Cbluese ports. Competition with other fage in now. Fory Bavera; and while no doubt exists that competing on equal terms British shipping is quite able to maintain the position it al present occupies yet, if burdened with the expense and dalky, and the insper- tion procedure, which Chinese passengers in- tensely dislike, involved in complying with the regalations, it is oorious British ships cannot contend snopesially with vassols against which these gulations, however much they may theoretically apply, are not enforceable. mage rates are very low, but the earning from this trattio in. Chinese waters is a valuable portion of the income of steamorn; and its lors will eventually result in the loss of the whole trado.
A TRAVELLER... Yokohama, 2nd January, 1896,
"A HONGKONG HANDICAP ON BRITISH SHIPPING
The following latters are published in the third annual report of the Shanghai Branch of the China Association
M392A DUTTERFIELD AND BWIRE TO THE CHINA ASSOCIATION
Shanghai, 3rd December. Sr,-We desire to ask the assistance of the Chinn Anciation in a mutter seriously affecting British, interests,
Pas
JN
Some time last yere this question of imposing Assoming the acnplace by all other Go. paseonger relations upon all British ships vernments, inclusive of those of China and Fading in China and carrying passengers be Japan, it is far from difflent to demonstrate Mr. Clement Paltaer, receives strokes down on Chinese ports van raised by the Hong why such regulations would bausme inopera keng Government, doubtless at the instance of tivo against all but British Tesso Chinese the home anthorities, and applications were steamers now perform about one-fourth of the Dr. J. M. Atkinson
made to the Consels at all the ports for whole carrying terde between the treaty ports their opinion and advice on the subject. We of China, and it is merely necessary for the believe almost without exception the opinion local Committor to assess, without qualifica of the Consuls was strongly against the tion, that no penulties could be enforced against cractment of any such regulations and the Chinese vessels mfringing the regulations, roconsity for them was denied. Notwithstand notwithstanding the assent of the Chinese Go- ing this, we are informed that regulations have verament to the regulations themselves. Japa boon drafted in Hongkong, framed on the
nose vessels are more amonatle to rules soled lines of the existing Hongkong Ordinages, and or sanctioned by their Government and tho that it is intended to enfores then ea soon as local Committee will not go so far as to say that they have received the approval of the home vessels of this nationality old entirely Government.
Fevade the regulations; but when it What wo wish the China Association to do known that the share of Japan in the coast s to enter an immediate and vigorous protest trade is loss than thro-fifths of one per cent against the exactment of theso rogulations or of the whale, the temptation to increase that the imposition upon British shipping of any reshim by a lax administration of regulations strictions beyond those it is already afflicted tending to prevent its expansion would be too with, which already impose a severo handicap. great to be resisted. Again the fact must be re- It is quite certain that if these regulations be cognized that Chinese and Japanissa vessels bo- enforced, British shipping will be almt dat long to companies pealy supported by Govern- from the passenger trade between Chinese zorts, Competitius with other age is
lady very severe, and, while wa convinced that, competing ppon al torus, British slapping is quite alte to maintain the position it at present occupies, yet if burdened with the expenses and delay and the necessary inspections, which Chiness passengers cordially doet, which will be involved in complying with the regulations, it is certain it cannot contond successfully against vessels not subject to such vexatious drawbacks. The rates of passage are very low, bat darnings from passengers ferra a valuable portion of the income of steamers trading in Chinese waters, and the loss of those will eventually resalt in the loss of the whole tray the Governments of
THE HONGKONG HIGH-LEVEL TRAMWAYS CO., LIMITED.
The following is the report for presentation to the shareholders at the eleventh ordinary general meeting, to be Held at the Company's registered offices, 35 and 40, Queen's Road Central, on Monday, 20th January, at poo Hls Worship-The person who took the re-
To the shareholders of the Hongkong High-Leve gulation down may have thought it was repealed,
Tamways Co, Litoited.
Gendemen,We tez tu lay before you the report Mr. Ellie It is not absolutely necessary that) but there is nothing to show it was it should be done in so many words. The and latement of serious for the your cading th
November, 1895. November regulations are " for the maintenance
The total recipis for the twelve months, includ of good order and for the preservation and being $8.00 transer fees, umount to $43,226.50. After ter enjoyment of the place open to the public paying interest and all reuning expenses and make commonly known as the Wongacichong regres ng provision for auditor's fees, the remains a net tion ground." So that the whole ground is proht on the yeira working of $8,38746, which open to the public; this regulations repeal tugetlin with 81,43411 carried forward from last
voot, gives a sum of $10,871,57 available any regulations restricting the use of the
be carried forward to new accutit.
CONSULTING" COMSKITTER,
nagpation of
mant funds, sudoed with extraordinary privi- leges, and more or less under official control ad patronage the coloquence being, that regalir tions disadvantageous to the whole shipping in- terest wond not be unforced, except nominally, by one of the parties chiefly concerned in its access. A large number of Norwegian steamers are now trading on the coast of China, and let it be assumed that the Norwegian Government have annotigned the regulations what prospout of enforcement is there when the foot is realised that in the whols of China there is hut one official Norwegian Consul. There are, it is tran, "Merchant Consuly"; but without any in- tention of redacting upon their juicy the The Chief Justice (Sir Fielding Clarke) is
more than knoan to supaya to any pronte ar suppose these "mercantile leaving to-morrow by tia English mail stener.
strictness, regulations opposed to their usu in- He will sit in Court for the last time in the colony this moming ones the beach is
to any restrictions provided by the now regula-Cosattoo recommend find's dividend of 28.00 per tions themBalves.1 ask your Worship to censi share be paid to sharebelters alsothing $7,500, that such regulations would still longe British vessels trests as shipowners, or agents of shipowners, Both Cecil Rhedes and the Chartered Com-der that point now, as my client does not want $2,000 be written of the value of the Company's at a great didvantage. Wo know that if when laz enforcement would throw into their At Letter, the Park, on the 13th instant, theuing for a writ of foreign attachment will be resumed. The Attorney-General (Hen. W. M.
to be bothered two or three times bacanae Melling stook, and that the talante, viz., $1,37157 insod they would be honestly and strictly hands a valuable opportunity to increase their wile of Koucnr BECKEE, of a son.
enformed by British officin's, and we also know lines of vessels to the detriment of existing lines Goodlan) will take advantage of the oppor-pany disavow Dr. Jameson.
LONDON, 3rd January. Tooker is not prepaced with his case.
of British steanera. that they would not be so enforced by the At Shanghai, on 10th January, 1898, KATE CERtunity of addressing his Lordship on behalf of
Farlier illustrations of the certainties of His Worship If you look at the top of the. It is with mach regret that we have to announce officials of other rationalities. What chance The crisis in the Transvaal is seriously eu- Re, wits of the late Dr. R. A. JA, sed the Hongkong bar
regulations you will zeg it says this regulation the death of Mr. Pom Pong, a member of our Conweald there be of getting penalties enforced failure in the enforcement of regulations against contained in Government Notification No. 46miting Commitee.
against Chinese and Japanese vessels lufring the shipping of other nations than Groot dangering Britain's relations with Gextcany.
The German Pras demands that the Garman of 22nd November, 1830, is hereby ropoled." Innoconlance with rule 16 of the Company'sing the rules P. The stewners of both nations Britain are not Dadesssy; those sital are. Government shall intervene to protect the in-As the regulations specifically repeal a certain articles of association, the present members, Mears, trading here belong to companies more or less arfleient to prove that until there exista at all will be nesleted by Miss Lam-terests of the Books and Germans in the Trans-regulation any other regulations not specifically Ewers and Orange, retire, but being eligible oder under Government contre) and patronaga and Chinase ports jadicial authority strong and next, when
mentioned cannot be repealed
It is quite certain that if they agreed to the re- honest enoug's to enforce the regulatione upon oort, Surgeon-Major Hayes, Mr. E. Grace,
Mr. Ellis-I do not know that that would be
for the purpose a nationalisies alike. such, regulations, i Mr. M Alabang, Mr. E. tires, and Me. W. yaal.
the case. I ask your Worship how these two Owing to the death of Mr Lyall the offer oralations they would only do a H. Crow. Contiory to provious nuxouncements
sets of regulations can be read together. If anditor eine sacarit; and Mears. F. Henderson of making wo of them to damage British edacted, must operate most an fairly and practi shipping. Again,s larga anmber of Norwegian cally against British shipping and confer upon the concert will not be strictly a chical one
the regulation made in May, 1892, says that and W. II. Tutta Inve been appointed, subject to teamors are now, trading, und here, yet in the Its rivals valuable advantages. If this position but will include a number of ballad items. From
the shareholder by uo une shall ride on the recreation grenndurmustion the reports which reach us from the North
whole of Chits there is only one Norwegian is established the local Ceramittes are asked & FON, JOHN IA HUMPHILLYS regarding the Signorina's singing a rousical
then the rogulations made in November, 1892,
General Mutagen
Consul No doubt, there exist at most ports that their commeniention to you is justified: **merekant Counale, members of fiems engaged -The extent of the carrying trade between treat of no mean order inuy be anticipated..
saying you can ride smo, certainly inconsistent. of November that anybody may ride on the
His Worship I do not see in the regulations Hongkong, 8th Jenry, 1686.
in belasse, but it is quite carlain they cannot the treaty ports of China having been alluded onl
BALANCE SHEET FOR THE YEAR ENDING 9073 be relied on to enfores regulations; they would to, it is proper to explain that in the year
Novelant, 1005.
not have the necessary power and staff even if 1894 the total of inward and outward clearancos. LLANIMATIEN, UN
they had the inclination.
was 21,986,000 tas, of which 15,045,213 tons, Until there exists at all Chinono porta a central or 66.4 per cont. wore British, 5,262,741 tons, 30,000.80 authority strong onough and honest enough to or 24.0 per cent. Chinese; leaving for the 13,778.20 Fenforce the regulations upon all nationalities vessels of all other nationalities 1,678,044 tona aike wo are coated that there is no chance or 78 per cent. These figuren are cited as of other slipping thon British being compelled evidenco of the results of British enterprise 11.to abide by them, and fair will aut nost unfairly end of its power to compete with every for
against British interests
of governmental support accorded by sub- British offlainis appear to look upon British didies, monopolios, and privileges to vasols of brode as an onsiny against which all stratagems other flags: it seaks on legislative encctaments involving surprise and ambush are not only in its own favour; all the British shipowner justifiable but highly coutendable. In this asks for, and all that the local Committee particular instance those most deeply interested advocate, is that taare shall be no legislation op- 14,307.53 haro not beer consulted in any way, and no posed to the welfare of British maritime 23.231.34 attempt has been made to show the necessity industry.
HONGKONG, JANUARY 15TH, 1896;
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assistance.
THE NEW MINISTER TO PEKING.
As will be asen by Teater's telegram, the office of Minister to Peking has been filed by the appointment of Major Sir Claude Marwell Macdonald, KCMG. Ou what principle the appointment has been rande do not appear, but the now Minister may possibly prove all the more sompetent for his duties by being free from any traditions of the Peking legation on China Consolar service, and his experionas in Egypt and Afriss may have given him the train ingressary to deal with shufflers of the Tsung! Yanen to. He is not. An entire stranger to the Chinese, however, having been stationer af Hongkong in 1879 with the 74th Highlandera. The following is his record in the Foreign Ofles Lint
Mr. Ellie-The word "ride" is not well, but if you look at the bottom of the splinle you will see the wards. Pablie for general use." I submit riding is one of the general
uses.
His Lordship-It might be if there had boon no prorions regalation pretibiting riding.
Mr. Ellis-The previous regulation was made while the ground was being prepared and laid out, no the authorities did not with anyone to interfere with the work.
In answer to Mr. Ellis Mr. Tooker said the previone regulation was taken down by his orders. He did not know the errot date.
Mr. Ellie-la your Worship going on with the case now?
His Worship-I have thrown out the hint to Mr. Tooker. He knows my vows and the position I have taken up. If he likes to take legal advice he can.
Mr. Tooker I ask your Worship for an jonrument.
themselves for re-election.
Unpris.
luhy paid up, Febentures: 60 of $500 ensh Local and general Habitis Frolt and loss brought forward $0.1 Prost and loss: fur current year. 0,887.40
Capite socomit: 1,250 shares of $100. exh
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125,000.00
Permanent way, cremor, and deed of gat 130,000 Station, Crow Touseholds, and buildings (Io.
land. "Late 1,817, 1,382, 1,333, 1,336, 1,535, 1,355, and B. Lot 801 Baling stock Futuro account the Park and starce in hand... Accounts receivable
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1400 for any such change and we most emphatically The Colonial Government of Hongkong may. deny that any such necessity exists The benader the impression that there is necessity passenger trada has been carried on in Chins in for the proposed enactment: and the local Com British chips for many years, mid the results mitte fool called upon to emphatically dany tho so far as the safe carriage of passengera is existence of such necessity. The passenger 9,043.85 conoored will compare mest favourably with trade has been carried on, in Chi in British the results of trade osrried on under the long abips for a number of years, that it has beer so - 6179,€11.80 || kong Ordinances Pre
to the satisfaction of passengers in declared by
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1,800.06
10,872-37
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BUTTERPIED & SWIKE,
R. M. Campbell, Esq...
Chairman, The China Association
To be forewarned is to be forearmede a good motto to proceed on in business and bas bocu acted upon by Messrs. BUTTER- FIELD AND SWIRE l bringing to the netice
The Avenir du Tonkin saya: Wo are glad of the Shanghai Branch of the China As.
to learn that an important industrial combina sociation the new regulations proposed to betion has been formed in Paris for the purpose imposed on British shipping engaged in the of preventing the orders which the Chinese Go- Presenger trade between Chinese ports. Forment intoads placing in Europe for its in
dustrial and warlike ontit falling into the The references pade in the firm's letter to bands of Gormas bouses Tusso orders amount the Association and in the Association's to the inrys san of forty million (P franos) for
theprovizos of Nanking (Kiungau) alone." On letter to the Secretary of State 'to previous ontemporary goes on to arge that the offerta representations on other matters having of the French maIufacturers will be fruitless boon disregarded because they came too late unless supported by diplomatic and consular apply more particularly, we believe, in the arrangement of the tariff under the new A fire oncurred at Bangkok on the 31st treaty with Japan, and the experience December in which about forty wooden honges, MacDonald, Major Sir Claude Maxwell two blocks of brick buildings, And the chief KG.M.G., entered the 74th Highlanders, Marok guided to chat matter may well put contemple of Wat Cheng were consumed. The 16, 1872, was promoted to be Captain, February mercizi meu on their guard against allowing temple, as to learn from the Bangkok Times, in 12, 1881; and Major (Brevet), November 18, 1832. important interests to be deranged behind the eldest and most historic wat in Bangkok. Served throughout the Egyptian Campaign of their hak Had the Chambers of Cory Ascording to Siamese history, it is built apo 1882, and through the Sarkin Expiction of the spot where the fugitives from the sack of 1884-85, as a Volunteer with the 42nd High norce been consulted in reference to the Ayuhin found themselves at dawn of day, and landars (Brevet of Major: medal with three. Japanese tariff there is reason to believe when Bangkok was first built upon that side of clasps; Khedive's star; and 4th Cless of the
Mr. Ellis-I think Mr. Tocker ought to come the river it was denided to commemorate the Oseanich). Was employed on Special Service
If those regulations are exested and anferred, the number of those who avail of the accommoda- rauch better terus might have been arranged insident by erecting the present building, along in Egypt, from. February 13, 1888, to June. 21, prepared ca all pointer; he is the complaintat
His WorshipIcannot refuse and journment.
a fatal blow will be strook against the supremaoy tion while as far as safety is concerned the in regard to certal Important articles, side of which was built the King's palace, now 1887. Was attached by the War Office to the
Mr. Ellia No, but Mr.Tooker came here
18.090.13 of British shipping in China waters, and, tho trafic will empire most favonmably with traffle the residence of H.B.H. Prince Chackrapati Agenoy at Cairo, from 1982 to 1837. Was but the Foreign Office apparently could penge (Oug Talk Twe fatal accidents oc- Acting Agent and Coneal-General ni Zansibar prepared to go on under certain regulations,
2,307.77 blow will have been struoz by our own Govern carried on under the Hongkong Ordinance. 3,673.60 mont, "Et ta Brute?"We are, sir, your from July 16, 1887, to March 21, 1868 Was and now he has changed his mind. I prefer.
The objection may be taken that this cem- think of little more, than the duty on hats, Lcurred at the fire.
5,610.30 obočient servants.
munication is, in the present stage, unnecessary. afty with which the astute Japanese negotia-
appointed to be Her Majesty's Commissioner on your Worship, to go on with the case now,
His Worship But Mr. Tocker wants an
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and premature; that it would have been better The N. C. Daily News of the 9th January the West Coast of Africa, December 15, 1888.
To ratni, Crown rent, and incarico jina
Br634 for very cleverly caught his fish: In as The Seechues, which was in collision Procceded on a special blission to the Nigar adjournment.
deferred until the Ordinance had been published Mr. Ellis He only wants an adjournment to Togelora and station cod, de
when the objectionable clauses might have been regard to the proposed new regulations with the Tokio Mar on Tuesday afternoon, is Territories, Jane, 1884 Was sut to Berlin
dealt with more particularly; but recent occur affecting British shipping the same disastrous now alongside Mesars Boyd & Co.'s wharf at with reference to the delimitation of boundary see whether he will throw up the case or not. To General Managers and auditory fees
TNO CHINA ASSOCIATION TO THE SECRE
rences have compelled the local Committee to secrecy could not be observed, because the stung. She has sustained serious damage, between the Oil Rivers Protestorats and the I think it is a hardship for my client to have To obce rent, claras salories, de, de.
Was appointed Com to come here,
TACY OF STATS FOR THE COLONIES. recognize the tandengy, when routine with her starboard bow being complutely subed, colony of Cameroons.
The case was then adjourned until Thursday
China Association.
Oriental ratious are to zerind pr regalations matter would have to come before the Hong and the plates on the port side torn away from missioner and Consul General in the Oil Rivera
Shanghai Branch, 13th Dec, 1805. affecting trade are to be onaoted, to ignors: king Legislative Council, where there would over, caduct be ascertained until the ship is Consul to the sad of Fernando Fa and
the stem. The full extent of the damage, how Protectorate and adjoining Native Torrátories; at two o'clock. A
SIE-Mess. Butterfeld & Swire, managing the opinions Tounded upon extensive plus be full opportunity for discussion, and the locked, though it is estimated that the necessary Consul in the Cameroons, January 1, 1891.
ngante of the China Navigation Company, tical experience, of British enhjects directly A.00
··114.00
Limited, have called the attention of the local cancerad; a policy to be moet deeply deplored unofficial members would perhaps exercise repairs will talks at last a month to effect Was made a .C., August 4th, 1802
43.074.40 Committee of the China Assolation to an because of the irreparable injuries which may due vigilance in a matter so closely affecting The collision conrred, just above Gongh Is
The first quarterly meeting and competitionia By trade rece land. The Secchten was hugging the Pootung, and
Ordinance drafted by the Government of the be inflicted upon national interests, and the $14710.91 colony of Victoria, Hongkong, Intended to im- destruction of that implicit vourfidiones which commercial interest, though most of the bank of the river rather closely to avoid the RIDING AT THE HAPPY VALLEY connoted with the MacEwen Cup commencod on the 10th and, were concluded, or the 13th
pose regulations upon the carriage of pas should exist between Her Majesty's Govern hon. gentlemon have of late years been very Japanese steamer, and in doing so her stera.
inst, in fine weather. The greens were in good
Bengers between the ports in Clino now opet to moat and Her Majesty's poople in whatever order, though a tride quick. Additional inforest complaisant in acepting Governmental took the ground, causing her to take a broad sheer. The Tokio, Marn struck bor about ten
foreign shipping; surd the mattor having been depart of the world the latter may be. The At the Magistrsoy yesterday, before Mr. was added to the rents of the meeting, it being. proposals that were fairly open to objection. fest abaft the stem on the starboard side, outting
liberated upon by the local Committee I now Local Committee, therefore,. with the know.. the sabond round for finst posunsetoti, of the
have the honour to address you upon the subject. lodge that object.com ronde after the fact has However, it is much bettor to be too soon into ber to a distance of about six foot. The Sarcombe Smith, Mr. A. S. Manasia was
The loon Committee, on receipt of Mesars. bean tocomplished have bean disregarded on Japanese steamer's damage was comparatively summoned for "committing a breach of No. 4 of handsome silver bowl presented by the gulfing than too late, and Mr. CHAMBERLAIN sight, although several plates will have to be the regulations made ox the 7th of November, members of the Bille Brigade. The winner
Butterfall & Swire's letter, were willing to the ground that they came too late, have no is desirous of being informed of all matters taken out,
1892, by the Gorerner in Connell under proved to be Mr. Gershom Stewart, who put
secept as correct the serien that the Colonial hesitation in now placing upon record their Ordinance 8 of 1670, by using the Wongue in two good words of 85 each, or a total
Government orald establish regulations applic warning against the duago that will boinflicted affecting trade the Shanghai Branch of the
The Berlin Industrial Exposition of 1896 chong recreation ground for a special purpose of 170 net for the doable aggregats of the
ablo to British vessels beyond the port of Heng upon British shipping in China if the Colonial China Association has done well in accept protalas to be a great succes and the prepara- otherwise than provided by the said regulations, MacEwen Onn munds, the Brat of which was
Long and they took the provaution to ask Her fovernment of Hongkong percevors with the TO THE EDITOR OF THE “DAILY PRESS." Majesty's Acting Cousal-General for inferma propeso Ordinance. ing the right hon. gentleman's survitation tions for it are, according to the latest advices, to wit, riding a pony without the consent of the played in October last, and who now prescence
Copies of this letter bare been forwarded to proceeding rapidly and satisfactorily. In an Governor."Mr. I. P. Tooker prosecuted on this valuable prise, The Jeding svore of 84
DRAX SIR,From the wording of the order tou in regard to the power and anthority and informing him of this threatened blow Boal progress report it is stated theta behalf of tho P.W.D. Mr. Ellis appeared for in the October round was wail bra meinber to the British shipping trade. The case the chemical department popular aciopfile the defendant
by the who through a vary unfortunate misapprehen made by His Excellency the Governor in possessed by the Colonial Government in a Her Majesty's Chargé d'Affaires in Peking, te His Worship What do you charge the de- sion of the competition days madvertantly Council on the 11th instant resposting the matter of such vast importance to British Sir William Bobines, the Governor of Hong. made out against the proposed regulations lectures will be armaged, and particuler atten
contravened a well established and recognised Light and Pans Regnistion, am I to naderstand shipowners. Mr. Jamieson immediately replied kong and to the General Committes of the China
A saviation in London. appears quite conclusive.
tion will be devoted in a separate pavilion to fendant with, Mr. Tooker! We are not the struggle between doutrinal light and the Mr. Tooker He is charged with a breach of rule of golf, and the Committee very reluctantly that annual pass holders are also required to that under the Act of Parliament 18 and 19 aware that there are say substantial com incandescent gas haratrs so that the visitors the regulation by using the Wongnichong were chliged to disqualify him in the final Itry Lighted lamps should they be cut between Vistoria, cap. 104, commonly know as the The local Ceramisten lave decided to appeal plajuts to he made against the way in which can get an idos of the true inwardness of the reresan ground for a special are without cannot be too strongly impressed on players the hours of midnight and sunrise? If my Chiasso Pasongers Act, 1855, the Hongkong directly to you botuse à Henters, telegram, the passenger trade on the. Chian conet istions workings ut some of the greatest permission of the Governor this special use is that the rule of guf wust te meet strictly version is correct, the Chiness community Legislature has power to make regulations dated London, 4th December, annonces that elhored to, and the incident recorded hare salonld be ever grateful to His Excellency for repeating, Chinesa prengers ships and the you are desirous of receiving information on all industries of the day, who try to cover their Tiding
making no distinction between quarterly and treatment of passengers therein welle at sea, matters relating to or affecting Britial trade. carried on, though from an ideal point of view manufceturer by incimerable patents, His Worship Why don't you oharge him a warning to them,
The MBOEwen Cap right out a very good or special pass holders. I learned Intle Aot a Chinese passanger ship" is defined lave the honour to be, sit, your most obs it is possible that some improvement might The Colonial Fisposition, which is under the under the previous regulations made in May,
amber of players, and again a long handicap from good aathority that it was on account of as including every ship carrying. from any port dient servant, expecial patronage of the Imperial-Authorition 1893 P be ollected. If China were strong enough and is supported by all Gormans who has done Mr. Tooker-Because that regulation pro- man leads to list with a good web acare of the advies given to the Government by a few in Hongkong and every British ship carrying. ant calightened enough to control the good service in the exploration of Afrion, is hibits riding altogether. These regulations 78: ko is to be congratulated on als win and solfish but stupid creatures who es annual from any port in Chins or within 100 milos. mattar. herself and enfores uniform devoted to the purpose of increasing the en-allow riding on certain days. I am charging will doubtles be gratified to find his handicap as holders were exempted from carrying of the court thereof more than twenty pis thusiasm for colonial enterprises, Germany him with promiscuous riding on the ground reduced when he next competos The Sweepumpe that the "light" regulation was en sengere being nativos of Asia." This ORI regulations upon vessels of all cations The Exhibition, as it is planted, will not only without permission. I was going to call your stakes were taken by s usw member, he some forced from 7pm. Trusting that you will grant motion from o Aoting Consul General want puzzled the handicapping Committee, space for the publication of this letter removed the doubt entortained, and supported lities in all her porte British ship display all which the founs and for the attention to the previous regulation.
KEMANNUAL PASS HOLDER. that regulations have been drafted on the lines dwners would not be likely to object to German Colenies possess that is worth seeing His Worship I want to know whether this but the result proved that his powers were remain, yours faithfully,
the assertion of Mesra Butterfield & Swire German Colon pantion to bring natives of regulations have been published on the roures pictly accurately ganged in quite of his aliyes The ald order required All Chinese not being of the existing Hongkong Ordinances, and that in displosing his record or home Links Ho any reasonable measures that might be different parts of Africa to Berlin and show the ground,
holders of annual or special passes to carry it is intended to enfords then as soon as they pet la'a not score of 88, ander on 11 handlesp. adopted for enhancing the safety or com- them in their honeholl occupatione, not in the
lonel Bogoy's Cup brought about a fair lighte. In the now offer no areoption in have received the approval of the home Govern form of a mero idle entertaining spectacle, but
mado in favour of annual pas holder.En. ment and the local Committee had to cox- fort of the passengers, but they have very to demonstrate theis adaptability for onlturs Mr. TockerThey are in charge of the number of players and in the Culozól was
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sider what course they thould take under the custodian.
modest and went round in 82 net, which enabled good grounds for objecting when they and civilization.
-A POLICE COUNT SVAIMONE.
Mr. Tooker B His Worship-Are they posted there f
HONGKONG "GOLF CLUB,
Ori Be amount brought forward from Test year 1,484.11 By trafer for By rout
to date
For the
CORRESPONDENCE
We do not hold mmelves responsible for the opinions expressed by our Corespondiente.]
THE LIGHT AND PASS REGULA
ACTIONS.:
W. H. TALBOT, Honorary Seeratay.
Her Majesty's Secretary of State for the To the Bight Huoneable Joseph Chamber.sin..
Colonie
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