5.
LATE TELEGRAMS,
at the ruin of thown and a half mer cont. tratand of Are per sozu, na heretofors, and will be levied. on all mills employing steam power. The hand
The following telegrams are from Ceyton Joom industry will be exempt. No attempt will
and Rangoon papers 2=-- -
THE KING OF ARRANTES.
London, 21st January. King Prompok has submitted to be publicly brought with some relatives to Cape Coast Castle, panding the settlement of the indemnity he is to pay the British.
JAPAN AND GREAT DRITAIN.
be made to tax bandwoven cloth at the dye-works or elsewhere. The net result is to abandon Bfty lakhs of revenue annually and to double the bar den on the manufactures of Indian milla. AR 5 set-o, stores, each sa Chinn cky and from hoops, used specially in Indian mills, or to be exempt from daty.” The bill was referred to ́s Select Committee to report in a week, zuntic to prolong this period to a fortnight being negatived. No speeches of any importance, wore made by non-oficial members, hir. Playfair withholding his commenta and condning bla
cidrata mazer 14, which Sir J. Westland had handled the subject, a layed.
London, let January: The Japanese Minister in London, speaking at a banqust given by the Saddlers' Company Raid that, during the last fifteen months the Japa-self to an acknowledgment of the impartial and nese bad received material proof of the friend ship of Great Britain, which country was the first to conclude the Treaty with Japan receiving the Isttor into the comity of actions on an equal footing. Then again, the speaker said, Britain did not join the combination obliging. Japan to relinquish some of the fruits of her sistery over Chine. The dominions of the Mikado and Her Majusty the Queen do not adjahu anywhere, and no conflict was, therefore, likely on that vory, but the time, he said, may come when Britain and Japan will have to defend their comman interests.
MR. CHAMBERLAIN ON THE GUTLOOK OF THE EMPIRE..
Pyar Bombay, 23rd Jonnary, The Bombay press condemns the new cotton leganation. The Times of India seva this is perhaps the first occasion on record in which the improvement in the finances has coincided with an addition to the burdens on a people at able to bear them, and the exïncidence in remarkable
The Bombay Gazetio esys the most important objection is it imposes a heavy additional hurdes on the poorer classes of this country, and puts the cotton datiss on the shoulders of the very poorest consumers who have hitherto rightly boen exempted from its inoidence.
SHIPPING REPORTS.
The British steamer Tateang, from Shanghai 6th Fob, and Swatow tb, hat cloudy weather with rain throughout.
London, 22nd JobZNCY; At a banquet given at the Hotel Metropole last night to Lord Lamington, Governor-elrat of Queensland, Mr. Chamberlain made a speech in which he said that Great Britain had lately become isolated, and we were confrontect from quarters whence, one might expect friendship. and consideration will suspicion al even hate Our love of peace, he said, was regarded as a sign of weaknese, and the prospect of our dis-'
The British steamer Glenesk, from Shanghat comfiturs was regarded with satisfaction which
7th Feb., had light to moderate breeze from ould hardly be disguised; but we showed that,
N.E. and N.W, rainy weather and smooth see, while wo wore resolved to fullll our obligations, Feb. 8th spoke 9-manated warships apparently we were equally determined to maintain the rights of the empire, which was new soure iesian, stearing to the S.W., steamer Glenapin the strength of its own resources and ths off Tongling: steamer Ching, bound North. Jeyalty of its children. Mr. Chamberlain then said that the enthusiasm of Australia nud Canada proved that British hearts boat in union throughout the world, THE BLAUBOUNDARY QUESTION, THE FRENCH
FRESS
.....
London, and Jaunary.
PASSENGERS BOOKED FOR THE FAR MAST.
Per F. and O, steamer Formosa, fron London, Fan 11 To Straits, China and Japan: Captain J. F. Makhan, Mesas. G. W. Baird, W. Night ingala, C. W, Band, Miss Hopkiss, Mrs. White and 3 children, Mrs. Norcott and child.
In a despatch from Tera Salisbury to Lord
For P. and O. steamer Rems, from Lendoa, Dufteria, dated the 15th of January, he Lord Jan. 17. TaStraits, China, and Japan: Mr. and shpazplains that the main object of the agreeMrs. Mempos and two children, Misses Emma ment is an bagagement hetzen France and Dansden, Jessie Crathbert, S. 3. Jones Meris, Britain not to make any armed advauco in Lovelands, Hendry, Colonel Townshoud, Mr.And valley of the Menam except in concert for the Mrs. Ryder, Mrs. V. H. E. Charlwood, Wel- maichagance of the independence of Siam, and comb, Miss Slade, Mr. Jenkinson, Misree K. to give rarity to the tranquil development of Antiron, E. Brooke, AL Barber, L. Bancher, traits in that region. The despatches that have R. Clerasou. E. J. Barrison, A. L. Laybourne passed between. Lord Salishary and Baron de E. L. Little, Odtway, Mr. and Mrs. Mentirogor Contal, the French. Ambassador in London, and two children, Misses Wathen, Gardiner, deplore their joint solicitado for the security Morgan, Mr. J. Fisher, Dr. and Mrs. Conner and stability of Siam,
Mers, Shoarer, Goodfellow M. Hamilton, C. Louden, 2nd January. Hamilton, Miss Porter, Rev. W. Shudforth, Mr. E. Lath. Miss E. Gaualet, Rev. M. A. Trol lope, Messrs. H, O. Robinson, Wickens, A. C Padday, F. A. Rastard, C. A6. Palmer, G. E. Clarke, Mr., Mrs., and Miss Rogg.)
1
London, 23rd January,
The official papers regarding the Angle French agreement in Siam have been published, and confirm the details already telegraphed. The French press dislikes the agreement.
DEATH OF PRINCE HENRY OF BATTENREKG,
Per P. and steamer Valella, from Londen, London, 22nd January. Jan. 30-To Straits, China, and Japan: Dr. und News has just reached London of the death Mre Giffiour Ellis and child, Mr. and Mrs. F. of Prince Henry of Buttenberg.
E. Botham and 2 children, Mr. Porch, Misses Schwan (2), Mrs. Wade Gardner and 2 chil Later partiolare state that Prince Henry of aren, Right Hon. Estl Cairns, Mr. Guthrie, Battenberg, after leaving the Gold Coast on the Mr., Mrs., and Mine Grigor Taylor, Miss Ather 15th instant in the cruiser Blonde for Madeira, lay, Mina H. R. Roberts, ties Dunster, Mr. and had a rolapse of the fover contracted in Asban Mr Stuart, Mr. W. G; Morrell From Bria too and died at sea on the 20th. The Queen disi, Fab. 9.Mr. and Mrs. D. P. Ricketts. broke the and news to the Princess Beatrice, who Per P. and O. steamer Canton, from London, is prostrate with grief,
Feb. 3.To Straits, China, and Jayan: Mr. J.P. London. 3rd January. Prince feary of Battenberg's body will bowe, Mr. and Mrs. Catabook
embalnied and brought home to England.
London; 24th January. Prines Henry of Battenberg will have a mill- tary funeral at Windsor.
London, 27th January, Her Majesty's ship Blenham has smiled for Madeira, where she will tranship the remains of Price Houry of Bastonborg from the artiser Blonde
MADAGASCAM MADE A FRENCH POSSESSION.
London. 33rd January. The Queen of Madagascar bas sigued a new treaty making the country virtually a Frezel possession.
JAMESON'S TROOPERS.
* London, 23rd January, The Lancaster reginient will not be landed,. bat proceeds to England. Jamieson's troopers are to be disbanded. The Englishmen will be taken to England, and the Colonials landed at the ports nearest to their homes.
STATE OF AFFAIES AT JUBANNESBURO,
London, 24th Jannary. The latest advises from the Transvaal state. that Johannesburg is still amelled, the number of the quemployed being the chlof element of danger. Parties of men are daily baring Jokan- nesharg nerratly, but it is not known whither they are going,
DESPAIR IN AEMENIA
Constantinopla, 24th January. Official reports state that the Armenians aro reduced to a state of despair, and are burning Turkish villagos.
Per P. mad-Ostesmer Himalaya, from Lou don, Fol. 14-To Straits, Chins, mud. Japan: Dr. John Rigg, Mr. and Mrs. FW. Porcival, Rev. Dr. and Mrs. Muirhead, Mr. Daubeny and 3 children, Mr. and Mrs. Moray, Dr. Miles, Mr. W. Black, Dr. and Mrs. D. D. N. Muit, M. H. Conway Belfield, Rev. J. A. Stobie, Rev. J. M. Mectie, Dr. and Mrs. Hed
Fur F and 0. steamer Deone, from London, Feb. 23-To Straits, China, and Japan: Mr Charles Schnack, Mr. Bradden, Roy H. W. Moule, Miss Moule, Mr. H. J. H. Meule, Miss R. C. Jones, Bev. and Mrs. J. Miller Graham, Rar. Dr. Griore, Mrs. Griere, Dr. Ross and eliild, Dr. Catherine K. Paton, Dr. Mario C Hornor, Mina M. S. Davidson, Captain G. R. Саба
Per Messageries Maritimes steamer Ernest Smors, from Marseilles, Jan. 19-To Yoko hama: Mours. Chantré, Festa, Birs. Langmiller, Mrs. de Valpincon, Mr. Saby. Te Shanghai: Mesra, A. M. Eakford, M. Dyco, Mr. and Mr. Le Rocher, Mr. and Mrs. Baxter. To Hang kong: Mr. Nicholson.
Per Mossugories Maritimes-steamer Armand- Rehic, from Marseilles, Feb. 2-To Shanghai: Mr. Douglas. To Hongkong: Mr. Quien.
Per Canadian Pacifio stearr Empress of 'Japat, from Vancouver, Feb. 3-TerYokobazon: Mr. 8. F. Gillum. To Hongkong: Mr. Gees.
Por Glen Lise s'aimer Glenorchy, from Inn don, Jan. -To Shanghai: Mears. D. Allan,. Crofts. To Hongkong: Mr. and Mrs Norton- kyaha, Masars. Perkins, H. Knight, Hoen Knight, G. Watt.
VESSELS PASSED, ANJER. Jan. 23, Ned. str. Prine Van Oranje, Klein, Jan. 23, from Batavia for Amsterda
OPENING OF THE WEST RIVER.
London, 25th January Renters Prking correspondent states that China has agreed to open the West River; | provided she is allowed to reted the territory erdod by Rarmah. to Ching The Convention for Padang, question is referred to Id Salisbury. ̈ ̈
MR.; CHAMBER AÍN OK THE MONECR DOCTRINE, THE TRANSTAAL,, AND
ARMENIA.
London, 26th January,
24, Nol. str. Celebes, De. Wyn, from Jeva
94, Brit: str., Thyra, Jan. 22, from Tjilatjap for Patavia.
Brit. str. Goodwin, Dec. 6, from Barry for Batavia.
38, Amr. back Amy Turner, Warland, Jan -
THE WEATHER.
CHINA COAST METEOROLOGICAL REGISTER, 9 FEBRUARY, AT A RN.
Mr. Chamberlain, speaking at Birmingham | 18, from Hongkong for Baltimore, last night, said that there were signs that the. political storms was absting, and wint Germany's nexpected and unprovoked hostility to Eng land was passing away. The Venezuelan dis puts, his eaid, was due to a misapprehension. Great Britain would not dispute the Monros doctrine, and had no desire for an inch of Anterior territory beyond what she rights fully possessed, Armenis, he sxid, remained a dangar and a disgrace, to Europe bat Eng. lish efforts to bring about reform in tlist. quarter
WELD
the absens of fridless in support. Referring to the Transpas he be lieved that matters were settling there
STATION.
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THE HEALTH OF CALOUTTA.
Calcutta, ist dannery Hhangha
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and exceptionally faggy at night. The death
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Victoria Peak arrangemirata. At Garlan Reaah the in-
30.02 Gap Rock:... habitants are agitating to have a separate Mac municipality for that pact of the town, which Pakhe contains a large number of mille, the owners Haiphong of which pay the bulk of the taxes which they Boliaso complain are persistently spent in improving Mardla other parts of the eity. The residents have Caio real grounds for complaint and the agitation
is favoured by the
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Stiern Peak An evening paper publishes an extraordinary
Amey roport affecting the unvel defences of Bombay: It save the torpeds catcher Pinkey left Bom-
Canton bay about the middle of last week, accompanied Hongkong by three first-class torpoda boats on a ernise to Vieria Peak), Karachi expecting to arrive there in forty Gap Rock tours. The morning after they started the re- turned and reported that in monoring two of Pakhoi the torpedo hosts had bean in collision through Haiphong a breakdown in the steering gear and were Bolto unable to proceed, The injured Goats wero Manila......... placed in the Government dockyard for repairs Capa fl. Ja and the Platrey (started again with twe uther Úr the 9th at 11.90 sexpeda boats to ropisov the lame, duck Sho, however, returned again next day and reported that one of these boots is broken deva and was kara do combad. This boat also joined the other two patients in spital and the Planary again set out for Karachi with yet jele another torpedo bout to join the two sound boats Buster she had left outside, We are glad to hear that quality work they have at last allthroo reacted their destin Direction ofwind tion safely. The chapter of accidente, howoro wester does not end here, sole surviving sound torpedo boat in Bombay taking His Excel- lancy the Governor and party on a telp to Elephants yesterday evening and after an enjoy able trip so far an the Miklle Grocid, the engines gave out and signals had to be made to
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the bill repealing the Indian Cotton Duties Act, 1894, substitating for it the Indian Cotton Dation Act 1996. In the course of lengthy.
seans. FALCONER & CO. REGWren Feh, 10th
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THE BONGKONG DAILY PRESS TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 11?m, 1808.
BONGKONG TIRE TABLE,
11th to 17th Fähruszy.
Hongkong Mena 21.
Height.
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NEW BOOKS, WHITAKER'S ALMANAOK for 1806, HAZELL'S ANNUAL for 1896. Manuel de Langue Mandarins on Becued
déologique en Chinois, Frigade, et Anglais. Tur A. Théophile Piry. With Bout and Gun in the Tangtao Valley,
Edited by T. H. Wade. Ironclads in-Action A Sketch of Naval Wae
faro from 1835 to 1805; by IE W. Wilson,
Chosa Novritics, by I. E.Bird
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The bright of wars in-level has been determined, from theho Rebel, by Helon Mathura tidal observations of 1097 Add 1833, as 1.67 fod abuser of the tide tugs at the Kewloon Tidul-Observatory'; and the to which datum the Lower-Witter Ordity. Balte hall,87 foitebowo a heights Trotsa
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fsellers $126181) $351.87
£5 voineral
£1 10% nomiral
21
£2, bayers
£3
$27, sollere
ET
$105, Koller
10 $50 $5, lers $10
$10, sellers
$20
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B. Shares.. Fou. Sheres... Hell's. Asterie E. A.... Brown & Co, II. G...
So, huyers Campbell, Monts & Co.
$, ex dir Carniciel & Co. Chion Sugar....... ..$100 $11 Chinese Loun 36 E... 254 10 p. cl. pram. Dakin, Cruicks'k & Co. $5$1 Dairy Farm Co.
$109
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Do (Preference).). Rate
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$125 149 p. u prem.
8211,25,6.&buyrs
$50 $120, sellers 360 330, sales
525374
$50
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£26 TR 20. a. & sellers
$20, $25; buyers $26-$195, sellers 808181, sales & buyers
$570les & buyers $109, sellcas
$50 $152, div. $40 [$184; ex div.
$100 850, sellen
Fcs 500 $72}
$ 83, les & haters
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AUCTION.
PUBLIC AUCTION
OF
A VALUABLE COLLECTION ON
WORKS OF ART. THE
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to Sell by PUBLIC AUCTION
SATURDAY, the 15th FEBRUARY, 1896, Commencing at 2.30 PM...
ut his SATER ROOMS, UDDELL, STREET, ONE OF THE FINEST AND MOST VALUABLE COLLECTIONS
OF
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Catalognos will be ready and the Articles on view from THURSDAY, the 13th February.
TERMS OF SALE-AB Unstorary
GEO. P. LAMMERT, Auctioneer. Hongkong, 10th February, 1896.
JUST RECEIVED
NEW SEASON'S
WOOD'S
(420
COWBRAND AUSTRA LIAN BUTTER
IN FINE CONDITION,
Also
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Sole Agent. Hongkong, 24th January, 1996.
TO SHIPMASTERS · INQUIRE where your FRESH WATEŃ ator Boots, as Fett WATER is the use of inch Bickness on board
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STANDISMOD OL ADILON
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of the 4th Inst
The U. & O. ohárfereä the American mail from Sax 11th bas arrived at Yokohama this port to-morrow morning, the 12th
The P. M. steamer Porn with the Amor mail from San Francisco to the 18th alt, arrived at Yokohamos, and left for this port on the morning of the 10th inst., via Nagasaki.
The '00 steamor Coptic, with the ame rican mail, Inft San Francisco for this port vis Honolulu, Yokohama, and Nagasaki on the. 26th alt. 24
THE CANADIAN MAIJ
Thu C. F. stoper: Empress of Japan loft Vancouver for Hongkong on the 4th just.
ALAN STAR-AUSTRALIAN MAIL.
The E. & steamer Guthrie, from Sydney, kelett Fort Darwin on the téh inst. for this port.
"The C. N. Co.'s steamer Tsinan left Port Darwin for this port on the 10th inst.
BERRONANT STRANEKS.
York, Glasgow, add Liverpool, loft Singapore The O. B. 8. C's steamer Nestor, from New
en the morning of the 6th inst, and may be exposted here on or about the 12th inst.
The China Mutual steamer Oolong, from Glasgow, Liverpool, and Newport, loft Bing poro for this port on the morning of the 6th- inst., and may be expected here on or about the 19th inst..
The N. G. 1, steamer Lefimbre left Bombay. for this part on the 8th inst., and may be ex pacted here on or about the 20th inst
MCO lave This Duy been appointed pore for thit port at the afternoon of
STE-AGENTS of the above Company.
Est. Jonary, 1896:
8. J. DAVID & Co., ・・
Agents Hongkong
With reference to the above we are prepared to accept FIRE and MARINE RISKS at Current Rates.
ARNHOLD, KARBERG & CO. Sub-Agents.
£562,500 PHO
LONDON JOINT STOCK BANK, Lum:ted.
INTEREST allowed on Currant Acsomvis at the rate of 2% per annum on the Daily balance. OR NEW FIXED DEPOSITS --- For 12 months
4%
6
56%
$
DEPOSITS RSNEWED ON OLD TERMS.
J. W. R. TAYLOR,
Manager, Hongkong. Hongkong. 11th Decomber, 1895.
HONGKONG SAVINGS BANK.
FS
HENIX FIRE OFFICE.
The Undersigned are now prepared to GRANT POLICLES of INSURANCE against FIRE at Carront Rates.
› DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & CO., Agents for the Phonix Fire Office Hongkong, 17th Angust, 1887.
(20 NHE MANCHESTER FIRE ASSUR-
ANCE COMPANY. ESTABLISHED A.D. 1894.
C. P. & CO'S OWN SPECIAL Tby the HONGKONG AND SHANG-I CHINESE RISES at eniront ratas.
BLEND SCOTCH WHISKY,
in Patented Boltes.
Price $0.00 par 1 dazon hottles.
GLENIFFER BLEND, SCOTCH
WHISKY,
Moderately priced, good quality Price $8.00 per 1 dozen bottles.
INVALIDS' PORT.
This Wine is old, soft, and delicato, We strongly recommend it.
Analysed and Certificated by Professor. Cun, Price $16.75 per I dex, hottes
DOURO PORT,
This is a inequality Wine of exceptionally
good value.
Price $12.00 per 1 dozen bottles.
SHERRIES, AMOROSO.
The Earl Mi abipping. Price $16.75 per 1 dosen bottles, LA TOPHE.
Price $14.00 per 1 dozen bottles. Pure and matural Wine; tonic. WHITE SEAL SHERRY-Popular st
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the Club,
Dry. Holiest and of flue flavour. Price $17.75 per 1 dozen battles.
CLARETS
in Quaria and Fints. CHATEAU MOUTON.
For a good after dinner-Wine-w recommend this.
Price 826,75 per dozen bolts. LÁROSE...
This is a very attractive Claret, of good bouquet.
Price $15.75 par 1 dozen bottles. MARGAUX-MEDOC. A breakfast Claret. Price $8.75 per 1,3gzeu huttles..
LIQUEUR, BENEDICTINE, D.O.M. Price $93.50 por 1 dozen bitties. CUTLER, PALMER & Co.
Agents SIMSSEN & Co.,
CUTLER,
HUNGEONO.
Rules
HE Business of the shave Bank is conducted
HAI BANKING CORPORATION may be obtained on application.
INTEREST OR deposits is allowed at 3 PER CENT, per annum.
Depositors may transfer at their option balances of $100 oz mers to the HONGEONU AND SHANGHAI BANK to be placed op. FIXED DEPOSIT at & PER CENT. per annum.
C
For the HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION,
T. JACKSON,
Chief Manor. T18 Hongkong, 1st August, 1895
CTRALIA, AND CHINA, THE CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA,
INCORPORATED BY BOTAL CHARTER, 1953. HEAD OFFICE, Losdor.
CAPITAL PAID-UP RESSEY LIABILITY OF SHARE-
KOTIELS RESERVI FUND.
2800,000
£800,000
£325,000
INTEREST allowed on Current Account at the rate of 2% per annan on the Daily balances On Fixed Deposits for 12 months... 4 por cent.
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T. H. WHITEHEAD,
Manager, Hongkong. Hongkong, 16th September, 1896.
TO LET
TO BE LEN-
·76
MASTLEY—A. Five Roomed Hone, with
E Conservatory, Turf Tecuis burn, and
usual Serrante Quartare-
BELVOER LODGE-A Saven Roomed Honse, with Garden, Turf Taris Lawn, and ample Servants' Quariërs.
A FOUR ROOMED HOURE and SIX ROOMED HOUSE in Richmond Terrace. CHAMBERS-At Wild Dall Buildings. Apply to
HUMPHREYS ESTATE & FINANCE
00., LIMITED. Hongkong, let February, 1896.
TO LET. (With Imediate Possession),
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HOUSE in ELLIOT CRESCENT,
ROBINSON ROAL Cortaining Reception Rooms and 5 Bedrooms, PALMERCHANTREY INCHBALL.
Hongkong, 24th December, 1895.
TU LET.
DAVENSHILL HAST and WEST,
& Co.'s
PRICE $900 PER DOZEN
NET
SPECIAL BLEND
Apply to
WHISKY.
A
Blend
of Selected
Distillations of the
Finest Soatel Whiskies
BLEMSSEN & Co, Hongkong. 139 UTLER DALMER- 2700.
WINE SHIPPERS SINCE 1815. Who have consigned their Branda to cur care
for over half a century, Apply to G. C. ANDERSON, Mesas. JARDINE, MATHESON & SC
Hongkong, end to the Bhenghai.
AYID CORSAR & SONS
DMERCHANT NAVY
2507-123427
NAVY BOILED LONG FLAX
CANVAB
ROBINSON ROAL
EARNSFOOT, in RICHMOND ROAD."
Apply te
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£2,000,000
The Austrian Lloyd's sloamer Maria Teras
the 5th inst.
The China Mutual steamer Pingovey, from Glasgow and Liverpec), passad the Cana? on the 8th iqat, at noon, and may be considered. dun at Singapore on or about 26th Inst
Tho N. P. ateamer. Hankow andled from Tacoma, for Hongkong via nsual Japan ad China ports of call, on Friday, the 7th inst.
POST-OFFICE NOTICE.
'A`MAIL WILL, CLOSE Shanghai (Supplementary) Per Mirzapore, to-day, the 11th last,, at 8.30 AM.
For Hoihow and Haiphong-Por de to lay, the 11th inst., at 930 A..
For Nagasaki, Kobe, and Yokohama.-Per Ancora, today, the 17th inst.. at 11.30 AM.
For Shanghai-Fer Feiyang, to-day, iho 11th inet, at 3.30 P.M.
For Saigon. Por Argyll, today, the 11th Inst., st 4.30 1".M."
For Yokohama and Kobo--Par Seata, to: morrow, the 19th inst., at 3.3 P.M.
Fur Samarang and Suarabaya. Por Shan- tang, to-morrow, the 12th inst, ut 5.0
For Stenits and Bombay-Per Rohille, on Tuesday, the 18th inst., at 11.30 a.M.
MAILS BY THE BRITISH PACKET.
The British Contract Packet Pekin war" bo despatched on THURSDAY, the 13th [84 Febroary, with Mails for the United Kingdom, Europe, and countries beyond, via Broulisi tothe Straits Settlements, Netherlands India, Burmah, Ceylon, Aden, Egypt, Malta, and Gibraltar.
The fallowing hours will be observed in closing the mails for Europe, &c=— 9.00 A.-Posting of Prices Current and Cir.
CAPITAL.......... TOTAL PONDS AND SECURITT£2,460,053 NET ANNUAL FIRE PLEMIA.£ 757,473
Haring
bean sprointed Agents of the above Company wo ste prepared to nocopt EUROPRAN
HOLLIDAY, WISH & CO..
Agente. Hongkong, 9th January, 1896 TORTH BRITISH AND MERCAN!
"TILE INSURANCE COMPANY."
TOTAL FUNDS ar 31ST DECEERER, 1804, £11,671,018 28. Ed.
L-AUTHORISED CATIVA.£3,000,000 GUBSCRIBED CAPITAL... 2,750,000 PAINT CAPITA
687,500 0 0 IFE F 2,410,992 75 The Undersigned having been appointed AGENTS for the above Company are pre. pared to ACCEPT RISKS against FIRE at Carrot Rates.
SHEWAN & 00.,.
Agante.
[1366 METROPOLITAN
Hongkong, 13th July, 1895,
OTTISH
ASSURANCE CO.
Bu.
(LIFE AND ACCIDENT). LIFE KATES 20% LOWER than those charged by most Companies.
ACCIDENTS 62 PER ANNUM Secures £1,000
(in case of Death by Accident.)
A PER ANNUM Secures £1,000 in case of Death or Total Furmanent Disablement by Accident, and Weekly Payments of from £110 to £8 a week in caso of Temporary Dienblement.NE
For Prospectus or further Particulars, apply to
J. Y. V. VERNON, Agent. Hongkong, 18th June, 1894 "A TORTH GERMAN FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY OF HAMBURG.
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The Undersigned AGENTS of the above Company are PREPARED TO ACCEPT First Class Foreign and Chinese Rists at Current
Bates.
SIEMSSEN & CO. :: Hongkong May, 1895.
SANTAL-MIDY
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Those Capsules ars used in the London and Paris Hospitals in place of Copabia Cubels, and astringent injections; they relieve the patient without causing any of the wull known inconveniences of these old remedies, in 48 hours.
Dr. PUSER Bags: The purity of Qa Santile is of the greatest importance; the best form we have used is the French proparation known ne Santal-Midy sold in small sepealos easy to swallow, and readily supported by the [359
stomach-Deutsche Medicinal Zeitung, July,
TICTOR H. DEACON. Hongkong, 2nd December, 1805;
TO LET
MITH VILLAS WEST, Mogazine Cap
Possesion 1st April,
Apply to
J. LAMKE, Hongkong, 4th January, 1996.
TO. LET.
199
1896."
SANTAL-MIDY is sold in battles of 41 sphericut capsules, cach of which contains drops of the pure amber-coloured Sandal-wood oil distilled by Mily's procces.
All Capsules bear the name Mily" printer?
- EBWARE OF IMITATIONS.
ARKSPUE"
UPPER RICHMOND in black letters HOLD, Savoy Rooms and Tennis
Beat $80 invully, including Taxer
Apply to
ME. L. SIMON, BANQUE DE L'INDO-CHINE. [194 Hongkong. 15th January, 1896,
TO-LET
THE Corner Promised wider the Honarova ARNHOLD, KALBERG & CO. OTEL, formerly occupied by W. ROBIN-
BELIANCE CROWN TARPAULING
Bolo Aronia
Apollinaris
THE QUEEN OF TABLE WATERS."
"Incomparable in Popularity as.
in Purity. BRITISH MEDICAL JOURNAL.
SOLE AGENTS; CARLOWITZ & 00.,
HONGKONG, CANTON, SHANGHAI, TIENTSIN AND HANKOW
Son & Co..
Immediate Possesion Apply to
WY. ROBINSON & CO.,
Coananght House. Hongkong, 11th November, 1865.
TO LET.
ARGE GODOWN A KOWLOON PEATA,
Lube for the Sinzago, of Coal General Cargo.
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0 0.
leve alerays
YCOAL MERCHANTS,
alinsid LARGE STOCKS OF EVERY DESCRIP
TION OF COAL:
Address:-Core of Mosers, KWONG SANG & CO
No. 68. PRATA
TO LET
TO LET.
WELLING HOUSES
HOUSES in RIPON TERRACE.
No. 17, LTDRUEST-TEREAGE. DA No. 10, STEWART TESELCE, at the Peak. Semi-detached, Side Windows facing Sonth. Good Tennis Court Furnished ör Untarnished
WAKE TOP FLOGB of No. 4 BLUA BEADINGS, No. 6, VITORIA VIEW, Kowloon Apply to [42
Apply to
LINSTEAD & DAVIS Hongkong, ad Doceraber, 1895.
TO LET,
ARGE ROOM O BECOND FLOOR of 10, PRATA CENTRAL Very Buitable for OFFICE.
APPLY S
CARMICHAEL & CO., LIMITED. Hongkong, 20th December, 1895. 14 PRIVATE BOARD AND RESIDENCE.
Min GILLANDERS GLENDALY BUILDINGS. Hongkong, 9th January, 1896, 20
BOARD AND RESIDENCE
132
OMFORTABLY FURNISHED Apply to Mrs MATHER Hongkong, Lrt January, 1898.
2. Pedder' TILL
THE HONGKONG LAND INVEST. MENT LAGENCY CO., LD. Hongkong, 8th February, 1896.
„TO LETA TWO Six-Roomed Semi-detached Dwelling Houses in ROBINSON ROAD, overlooking Public Garden, toy in cores of Conadeno- tion. Oorugation from SEPTEMBER 2
For further Particulars, apply to predato
DAVID BASSOON, SONS & CO. Hongkong, 7th February, 1896
TO LET
THE FEAK.
FORNLION APLI
407
cainta onase. `
(Price Current and Circulars may, however, be posted up to 10 o'clock if they are tied jy bundles country by country, with the address all one way.) 10.00 4.1.Registry nices. 1050 AM-Posting of newspapers, books, aud
- patterns ceases. 11:00 AM-Mail bloses.
LATE LETTERS may be posted (from 11.10 A.) with 10 cents late fee up to 11.30 ... after which hour they may be sont, in bosni
with the same late fee.
NOTICE OF FIRMS.
NOTICE.
I HAVE This Day Established myself as SHIP AND GENERAL BROKER. Hongkong, 1st February, 1896.
C. P. KARBERG.
NOTICE.
350
THE Interest and Responsibility of the Lute DAVID MONCRIEFF WRIGHT in the firm of D. MONGRIEFF WRIGHT CEASED on the 31st day of DECEMREE, 1894 since which date the Firm has boon carried on by | ROBELT JOHN HASTINGS aper his own
Десоци.
The said ROBERT JOHN HASTINGS will continue to carry on the Business of e late Firm from the 1st day of JANUARY, 1896, under the name of 1. M. WRIGHT CO.
T12 Tainanfu, 31st December, 1895.
LLOYD'S
NOTICE.
REGISTER OF AND FOREIGN SHIPPING, HONGKONG
BRITISH
HAYEappointed Mr. WILLIAMHENRY ⠀ WALKEE se ACTING, SURVEYOR to the shove Society during my temporary absence from the Colony,
ANDREW JOHNSTON, Sarreyor to Lloyd's Register of British and Foreign Shipping.
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9, Praya Central, Hongkong,
ش
MR. CHADWICK T. KEW (LATE OF POATE & NOBLE). HA, QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL, oprosite TTAS OPENED his Dental Rooms at No. A, TACK.
Teen filled permanently, from $1,00upwards. CROWN BETHEWORK Inserbe what- TERIH EXTRAUFKD... M
PLATES A SPECIALITY. Hongkong, 15th March. 1895,
SIAM TEAK TIMBER..
2614
THE BORNEO COMPANY, LIMITED BANGKOK.
EDERS CRE be Booked and Bates Bapplied on Application to the Usxlorsigned for TEAK SQUAR, PLANES, SCANTLINGS, AND BOALDS. AN
PLAND, TONGUED, AND GROOVED TEAR BOLEDS.
TEAK SHINGLE, ADM
NAM GIAE, LIVINGSTON & CO. Hergkong, 17th July, 1805.
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➜OMBAY BURMAH TRADING COR. B
*PORATION, LIMITED. BANGKOK AND RANGOON.
TRAK SQUARES, PLANSE, BOABUS and SAAZTERINGS, ILAHED, TONGUED, and CECOYED BOARDS, FOR FLOORING, CEILING, WALLING, KONSTHAN SHINGLÈS VOR ROOFING.
PINKADOR RAILWAY SLEEPERS. Lor (GADOES: SAMA SAVUNJA MA
Rates Supplied and Orders Booked by
JARDINE, MATHESON & CO. Hongkong, 3rd May, 1895
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TAING,
SURGEON DENTIST No. 10, D'AGUILAR STRÉET. TERME VERY MODERATE,
V Consulation. Frso: Hongkong, 33rd September, 1891 *1990
TOT RESPONSIBLE FOR DENTS Neither the CAPTAINE, the ALIENTS, nor the QWEERS will bo RESPONSIBLE for ang DEBT contracted by the Heers or the Crows of the following Yeople during their stay in Hengong Harkourad
BONNINGTO Belt ND Lighton--
Dodwell Carlil & Oc
Hinaw Poster, Brit. bk.; Dormody-For-
dino, Matheson & Co.
UNF fona's Court stashed. UNFORD Fire-Roomet Home, with Taze, Brit, tr, Burgoyne-Dodwell, Carlili
Apply to
- KONG ALF, Norw,str., Thinz-Order" CWRICHARDS. Hongkong, 10 January, 1596,
| MOUNT LEBANON, Brit, str, MoLean---Shewar [162