Then when they raburn to France they spend their earnings in the rom holes, leaving their wives and children to starve. In one county district of Bretagno there are no less than 600 dram shops; in Paris every corner house appears to ho a drinking dos. Twenty years ago in Bretagne the finger of mourn was pointed at a drunkard; now that Helet canses no surprise. Why? Everyone, every alaas, "rich and poop, young and cld," get inebriated, eren those whose duties ought to be proof against the temptation. But all sucoumb. Now the saddest side of the sad situation is that the women are catching the drink conta gion, with this difference, that woman resista for a longer period the torical affecte, of alcohol, and is thus enabled to drink more.
product of, or at any rabe guaranteed by, ene of the most responsible European firma in tho Baet. On the head of this interesting if some what untimely discovery, the British Consel han kindly offered to take a futurest in the case in behalf of his antiorals; and tho mult is that America, England. Chion, and Japan are all going to get tied up in sa adurable, legal tangle on account of the arrest of Che San the etutioner Japan Herald.
THE MORPHIA HABIT AT SINGAPORE.
Bingapore, 2nd March. The Great Eastern railway of France, and, On Saturday afternoon, at ten minutes past also the Ports and Lyons rallway, are expori-twe, Polina Eunpector Fairburst entered the pre- menting with too new illuminating gas, sety mises of the Singapore Dispensary in Raffles lève. It is employed every dening for a fret Place, armed with a search warrant, grentod class carriage, and its boanful, white soft under socilon 19 of the Oplum Ordinance, 1994 light is most glassing. In sech compartment and seized 162 bottlesof morphie, rabred, roughly, is placed a lamp of 1 caroal power; It replaces at 31,000. He then arrested Mr. J. Mackenzie, the coal gas. Each lamp burns 2 gallons of the Manager and Secretary of the limited com- the new gas per hour, and the ordinary reservoir many that own the dispensary, and canreged can contain a enfiolent supply for. 75 hours. hirs in a vehicle to the police station. Here be, The trial is now being extended to, the omni- was detained for a short time until bailed out by Mr Hatten, a director. In the sum of $500, bases and trameurs.
In aotions for Ubel in France it is a rule This morning Mr. Mackensie appeared before never to graat excessive damage. A few days Mr. Saunders in the Third Magistrate'e Court. ago an ex-cestor sued a Parls journal for and was charged with unlawfully dealing with defamation by printing his name in a list, corphin, to the value of 2976.50, contrary to corted for unavowable onde, ataong the Panazas the Ordinance. Mr. Bucktay defended, and, on corrupted. He demanded 10,000 fres. damages. bie application, the hearing of the case was. The libel was as clear as noonday when pa fog postponed until the 10th inst., the defendant raigus--and the jury found the defendant guilty. boing allowed bail in the sum of $500. The However, the Court only awarded 100 fres. charge, it is understood, is made at the bustance. damage. Worse, the plaintif has to pay all the of the Opiam Farmer, by whom it is alleged costs, but with the right to sue the defendant that is defendant sold a quantity of the for their rowery, if he be solvent. If there morphia to s chinting. be nothing, the king loses his rights..
SHIPPING. REF ORTS.
The British star Anjer Hend, from Saigon 7th Mar had light wind and fine weather: throughout,
Thamorphia halit" is bollored to be get One of the favourite scoial amusemente atting rather a big thing in Singapore; but that prosant is the popularizing of the black art of is no resson why the police should arrest magic or as M. Jutes Boin, who lectares upon reputable chemist by warrant when they could those subjects and explains their mechanism, proceed equally well by saramona The wise call them generically, "Satanistus, Had rule of procedure is "do not armet by verzant he lived in the middle ages he would un. if service by summons will got the man equally doubtedly have been burned for teaching poople well." To arrest manacosarily by warrant, as how to work spells, prepare tove philters, call in the case against Mr. Mackensie, is an act of spirita from the vasty deep or the circum oppression.-Straits Times, ambient air. He explains all the mystation to his astonished bearors; the majority are in. mredulous; not a few cynicul and indifferent, and several, rich and poor, Grm believers in the annatural. These Huter ben are either stupid or possessed of a share of intelligens, but all undoubtedly have a bee in their bonnet. M. How showed it was as my lo study necromancy, and was quite as ineffensive, as botany er ornithology; indeed, to learn how to speak to Old Nick himself was no more difficult than to learn how to play the fute or soraya violin. It was a change, too, in the amusements of the Baion, where monologues and singing com menes to pall. The late Countess of Caithness claimed to have daily confidential chats with
· Mary Quéon of Seots, batmade up in a toilettà, exactly and pretty, of the period of the unfor tunato queen. The Inte Docter Anna Kings- ford, in other respects a sensible Indy, hoasted to have worked a spell on Claude Bernal that conged his death, as a punishment for his vivi section of dogs, guines pigs, &c. She attuopted the same upon Fastour, but be proved cabulistic proof, as she died before him.
French Guiana has been at loggerheads with Brazil since, is is said, the reign of Louis XIV. respooting frontiors, There is a large region of no man's ground, as neither country own it; or rather boil ova it which savants to the satze thing. The French call the region Connani, and several companies have, from time to tāma been founded in Paris run the territory as a free republic under the protection of France. The Braziliom warned the adventurers off, and the French compelled them to leave. Beyond founding an "Ordor," and selling the docore tions an a conzve of revenue; as some countries do postage stamps, nothing definite was achieved. The disputants ought to settle the matter by arbitration are Uncle Sam applies the Mourne desiring. It would help to selve the Venezuela dispnie.
The British steamer Teenkai from Liverpool and Singapore 6th Narch, had fresh N.E. winds, rough sea throughout
The British stenter Forchow, from Amoy 11th March, had moderate to fresh N.E. winds, with thick rainy weather throughout.
The British steamer Guthrie, from Kobe štú March, bad moderate W, and N. W. winds from Kobe to Beto Islands. From Goto Talauds to arrival fresh to strong W.N.W. and N.E. winds, thick and overcast with continuing min.
LEPARTED;
THE HONGKONG BAILY PRESS. TRIDAY, MARCH 198. 1898.
HONGKONG BEGISTER
Previous
day pro5 30 6,150 ́at €100.
29.97 80.09
econo(wid
E.F.B.
peter... Tempestoration Hamally
Weather Isto
:80
Highest open air temperature in the 11th... Lawest open als temperature an she 1-BABOSETER reduced to 32 degrees Fahr, at son Lovel. 3-TEATUTA in the end in destes Fahrenhe SHUMIDITY la presage of station, the huskilty oi air storeroð with moisture being 100,
SECTION OF THE WIND 10 two pelata, OSCEOFTED Wacording to Beaufort Scale E-STAZE OF THA WEATHER: b. bine sky o ditaphed slow diatur raid ; DORI A gloomy as he infly
gütung: orecht; 7. passing chotsevej (equally) or mes Know; tsunader, vi visibilty; m.dow (wet;
F. G. FIGG,
Frei Assitant, Hongkong Observatory, 12th March, 1896.
ON
ON
COMMERICAL INTELLIGENCE
THURSDAY, 19th March. CLORING QUOTATIONS.
LONDON
EXCHANGE
Telegraphic Transfor
Bank. Bils, ou damand”
Bank Bills, at 90 days' sight
Bank Bills, at 1 months' eight
Credits, nt 4 months' sight Doormantary Ells, months' sight 2/31 PARIS
Bank Rille, on demand...
12.79
Credits, of 4 months' sight. GERMAN
2,85
Bank Bills, on demand
On demand...... ON NEW YORK
Credits, 60 days' sight..
OF BOMBAY
Telegraphic Transfér Bank, rm demand ON CALCUTTA ---
Telegraphie Transfer Rank, on demand
ON SHANGHAL-
Bank, at sight:
ON TOKORAMA...
18] 182
Private, 30 day' right
On demand
4% pm
16% pm
1%
47
ON MANTLA—--
On deuind
ON SINGAPORE.—.
On donde SOVEREIGNS, Bank's Buying Rate...8.80 GOLD LEAP, 100 fine, per tael:..
JOINT STOCK SHARES.
Do. ordinary £1108 Dominal De deferred £1
Bank
COMPANY
Hongkong & Sh... China & Joyas, pif.
PAM UF
QUOTATIONS.
[8852), s. kimyor 3125 100pct pron
£5 nominal
£2, buyers
LA. $28, en dir. 18108, sellers 168 610
Natl. Bank of Chisa B: Shares
Foun. Shares... Fell's Asbestos E, A.-. Brown&Co, G.
. $4, sellers $10. buyer Chapbell, Moore & Co. Cichel & Co $20 $0 Per Mirzapora, str, from Hongkong for Chion Sugar$100 $118, mie Singapore Mr. B. Borner. For BrindisMr. Chinese Loan 86 E1h. 25910 pct. pr.
$5 $1 D. Landale. For London-Sub-Lient, Hendy Dakin. Cracks & Ca
Dairy Farm Co
Bio 197 P. B. Smith, Gonmander R. H. L. Bisk, R.N.,
Fenwick & Co., Goo.... Mosars. B. Wood, B. E. Ramsey, R. Tuomson, Green Island Cement... Fames Donald, Angus Movica, J. Hodge, H&C Bakery.... W. Cameron, Jos. Zanazzi, J. O'Brien, O. G. Hongkong &C. Gaa.... Milliens, D. MacAnlay, J. Chenseman, and S.Jongkong Electric... Walden. From Yokohama for Bombay Mr. H. H. L'Imways... W. Calderwood. For London Mrs. K. S. Hanging flotul ......... Okura From Kobe for Loudon-Massrs. S. Hongkung Jo Akiba and M. N. Yoshids. From Shanghai--- | H. & K. Winrf & G... For Columbo-Mr. C. C. Collior: For Brindisi Hongkong Rope.
H. & W. Dock Insurances-
Messte. I B. Pike, F. SA. Bourne and Stealgren, and Livat, Bulomko. For London via Marielles-Messrs. WH. Marks und Clinton Jensen. For London-Mr. and Mrs. Angus
Fer Formosa, str., for Ewator-Rov. MacIver, Mesero, Khoo Boon An, Kặco Bảon Kung, Kes Tek Long. Khee Boon Chow, Mr. and Mrs. Ko Tok Tys and ebibi.
Who would have imagined that the Panama scandals would lead to an addition of un organic clause to the French Code of Honour. Deputy Mirwan in a recent discourse in the Chamber For Preussen, str., for Shanghai from Genoa compared a leading editor to one of the two Mossra. C. Lubra, M. Homann, B. Guan, "individale crucified at the side of Christ. R. Rohm, d E. Frohlig, Mr. and Mr. P. A challenge was telephoned instanter the Wilkinson. From Naples-Dr. Zimmermann, seconda agreed that only washing swords in Mr. and Mrs. Saboter, al Mr. B. Willems. blood could undo the insult. But Mirman From Bremen-Misses L. Gust, A. Landgoes, declined to fight, bacanse his antagonist figures S. Malmstrom, Lanta Hao, H. Larson, Elise in the big book as haring received monoy Jacobson, Anna Johansen, Ana Anderson, from the Panamist cask box; whether for s-Aiza Eudblatt, E. Erikson, Alerting Torepo, vertising or pufing he did not sure it was Panama gok, so infested.
Pasteur, established his dogs "rest"--till wanted for experiment at arches, near St. Cloud Au English day founded in the neighbourhood a home for wandoring toge, to SHY thoms from vivisection or the lethal chamber. Vafortunately her inutes were troublesome, aeveral escapod, and bit somo persons and many animals. She opened the "home" without official permission, which was illegal; he was ordered to close it as it was
aisanoo. Doslining to do so forest guard arrived, and helped the refugees to a good dejéuser-wall poisoned. In a few hours they were all as quiet as Lucrezia Borgia's guests A farmer bought the carcases for 22 fre. And with a few bushels of lime and darth is making a compost for his sugar beet.
LAUNCH OF A JAPANESE BATTLE- SHIP
and A. Richine, Mosars. O Forsberg, A. Pihn, C. Blomberg, Otto Ohberg, and M. Nustrom From Southampton Mare J. Frontier, H. Karelsberg. Y. Sren Person, C. M. York, J. Vaatino, Kennedy, Dr. Gillison, Rex. and Mrs. J. Fjellstrom Froin Antwerp-Mr. P. Fom- wick From Singapore-Mr. and Mrs. Ch. W. Home, Mrs. O. Song From Hongkong-Miz Kirchmer, Major Johnson, Mossrs. J. Schawels, Lee. von Wonendor, J. H Garrela, J. H. Perry. 3. Gibson, JB, Cooksedge, G. Galland, J. D. Mellow, A: F. Imhof, Gromann, and O. King Sang.NMAN HAIR
Per Hohenzollern, str., for Yokohama-Col and Mrs Caniberti, Rev. and Mrs. Moore, Mr. and Mrs Hanfemann von Scheven, Bey, Shard and family, Messrs. T. I. Kanshaw, W. IL. Cook, and H. Lindsay Fitzpatrick. For Hyogo-Mrs. C. Westphalen, Messes Haapes and family and Sohwanke. For Nagasaki-Hr. Ou Sing Sany.
13
HONGKONG TIDE-TABLE 18th to 19th March.
Low WADER; ¦
Hongkong Height,
Mongkute
Menn w
Belph
Meu Pix
tx
Bax. 15h
A telegram received by the Japanese Govern ment stated that the f-elusalittle-ship | Fashima which has been in course of construc tion in Musers. Armstrong, Mitchell and Chm- pany's Yard, Newcastle, England, was launched on the 28th nit. She is s sister-ship to the Fuji, koj kan, now being built in the Thames Yard and its launch has boon arranged for the 31st inst. Fri. The length of the new ship. Yakima is 113,595 metre, her breadth 2,100 metree, with the avorage draught of 8,000 metres. Her dis- placement is 12.517 tons 13,687 horse-power, and her indivated speed is 18 knots. The coal bunker capacities of the insiad are 1,219 tons. Her side is protected by: kembar of 457 mm. in Wed. 1 thickness, tae conning-tower by 356 mm and the dock of 6mm. Her arment consists of Four 12-in. Armstrong guns, ten 15-om, gricks firing gais twenty-four 47 mm, gafok-firing gans, and Bru torpedo-dischargers. The 641 of her construction, and equipment ja put at 9,879,445 yen
FORGED LABELS.
IMITATORS DISLIKE IMITATION ON " Frog Che Ban, better known as Cho San stationer and printer, No. 50, Main Street, and his foreman Chue Why Sic, are both nOW langtzishing in gaol here. Yokohama) on the sige of forging labels. They were arrested. on Feb. 5th, and, despite the application of the American Consul, who still looks after the interests of Chinese nationals kwe, will not
32
5 11
Stan, 18 15%
Tues::17
10
10
The height of most so low has been determined, from the ital-observations of 1957 and 1633, 4s 6.87 foce above at The Mida-isagent the Koloon Tidal Ostörratory i ̋and e Coworker Ordinary Byring. This, to while datam the henta in thon Exklis arà referred, na 3.87 fect born T
The begħta in Tebinarkal with a minus algu (— ans below Lower-water Ordinary Epring Ties, and should to Probtracted from the imotaut kiran konta,
THE WEATHER.
CHINA COAST METEOROLOGICAL KEGISTER 11TH MARCHL,"At 4 r.u.
STATION.
#Barometer
10 p
be libersted on bail until the preliminary Wladivostock 39.16-17 examination is concluded Che Ban's case is strictly one of wheels within wheel, and
Tokyo, 30.24′′ Nagenahi
as it may eventuate in peculiar revelations staanghai regarding the sensitive feelings of Japanese Slurp Peak in the masttar of corns they are generally Amy trending upon themalves,, it may be in teresting be review the origin of his alleged. Canton misdemeanour, It appears on the face of things | Hongkong that the firm received an order from Hongkong Victoria Peak some time in February, 1895, for a vast number dap Rock of match-kos labels to be made after a certain | Miacze m furnished desigri. Che San's foreman, Why Pakhat..... Bic, received the order, and not having facilities laiphong
Bolinas 20.86
30.18
30.04
2001
walow
30.03
29.07
23.97
22.97
30.0%
29.98
for érouting it himself pissed the job on to the Seishibunsha, a native printing establish Maulla.88
Cape 8. James!
20.98 -20.95)
ment on Ota-machi There the labels were og 19TH MARCH, AT subsequently spotted by the Japanese athari wadivostok 2004 tice, why solzed the same beesuse they were Tokyo Jabals of the Merker Brand match, 60 Nagasaki .............. called, with the hog chop of the Western Shanghai...... 30.22 Notion Co. which aders all matches exported a Penk... 80.14 to China by the Duka Match Co. Che San Amoy
80 03: and Why Bio both plode utter, ignorance of Swatow
Weather.
ALB
Chins Fire China Traders, Hongkong Fir North China Suits
Union
Yangles
---,--,
Land and Building
H. Land, Investment. Humphreys Estate...! Kowloon and & B West Fon Building Luzon Sugar.... Mining
Chartounsigno Jeleb New Baioral Panjom
Do. (Preference). Raube1 Steamship Cor
China and Manila... China Mutual Do Pe
$25 $24, buyers $10 $15, buyers
£10
8100, bryers
88 $7, vales & buyers.
587, sales & buyers 8509% buyer $58190, salės
$100
nyom $50 $48, anis & allow 850 $100, sales& buyers $129 100 p. c. prem.→ [$325,
$50 $200, ska 50 2024, sales $25 273, sales & bayra $50812, sal.& buyers 25T2223, buyers 920 1920, sales &buyers 325 $200, gales & buyra $60 $132
150
374. sales & seller $10.50, sales
INTIMATIONS.
BANKS
CUTLER, PALMER THE NATIONAL BANK OF CHINA
&00 Havo beon Shippers to CHINA for nearly 75 years Their Brands are favorably know all Over the World
This ancient House consign to us their well- known very old, and
AI QUALITY COGNAC, Distinguished by $ STARS on the Isvel. Prica 818.00 per 1 dozen bottles. SUPERIOR OLD COGNAC, Distinguished by 3 ETARG on the shel Price 17.75 per 1 Jozm bottles. VERY GOOD COGNAC, Somewhat younger than tho above. Distinguished by 257ake on the label. Price $14.00 per 1 dozun bottles. **PALL MALL" WHISKY, Eleven years old, vary due quality. Each
"bottle boarn an analyst's certificat
The quality is guaranteed. Frice 316.75 per I dozen bottles.. Well-matured HIGHLAND MALT WHISKY,
Blended by CUELLE, PALMER & Co. Moderate in price, excellent in quality, Price $14.00 par 1 dozen bottles.. BRODIE & CO.8 FINE SCOTCH
WHISKY,
in "Squat Bottles.
Frice $10.00 per 1 dozen bottles.
C. P. & COPS OWN SPECIAL BLEND SCOTCH WHISKY,
in Patented Battles
Price 39:00 par 1 dozen bottles. GLENIFFER BLEND, SCOTCH WHISKY,
Moderately priced good quality. Price $8.00 per 1 dozen bottles.
INVALIDS PORT.
This Wine is old-soft, and delicate. We strongly recommend it.
Anniyed and Certificated by Professor Cassell, Price $16.75 per Lozen bottles.
$161, sales buyers 32 $40$18, alter $100
$69, kales & bayers
Fos. 500 $728
$5 $2.75, mim& luys.
$150, sales
$43, sellers
$15 le
10d. $4.25, ales & sellers.
$50.$70. enter
| £2.15, ex div, uiler 210 les 100 exday,
02 Kalex
$13 begers, zin $64eliers
· Doanglus S. 8. Co. Hy Ginter and M... IndoCoisa S. N Wanchai Waruh're Co., sellers Watson & Co., S...
86 $124, sales & bityrs) CHATER & VERNON, Share Brokers.
EXPORT CARGOES.
DOURO PORT,
This is a fine quality Wine of exceptionally
good value.. Price $12.00 O per i dozer bottle.
SHERRIES, AMOROSO
The Earl Mies's altipping. Prico $16.75 por 1 dozen bottles. LA TORRE.
Prico 814.00 por 1 dozau bottles. Puro and natural Wine; a topic. WHITE SEAL SHBRRY-Popular at
the Club.
Dry, dulicste, and of firio dureur. Pries 317,75 per 1 dozen bottles.
CLARETS
in Quincts and Ligts CHATEAU MOUTON,
For a good after dinner Wins w recommend this.
Price $26.75 per 1 dozen bottles. LÁROSE. This is a very attractivo Clarot, if -
good banquet,
Price $15.75 per 1 dozen bottle_ MARGAUX-MEDOC.
A break fret Clarel. Price 38.35 per 1 dozen luotites.
LIQUEUR BENEDICTINE, DOM. Price $33.50 per 1 dozen bottles,
CUTLER, PALMER & Co.
Agents SIEMSSEN & Co.,
CUTLER,
HONGKONG.
PALMER
& CO.'S
PRICE $2.00 TER DOZEN
Nsr
SPECIAL BLEND WHISKY.
Apply to
A
Blend
of Selected
Distillations of the
Fings: Sentch Whiskies
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SIEMSSEN & Co., Hongkong. UTLER PALMER & Co.
WIND SHIPPERS. SINCE 1815, Who have consigned their Brando to cue care
for over half a century,
ANDERSON, Apply to t Messrs. JARDINE, MATHESON & Co.,
Hongkong. And to their friends in Shangbul.
PERSEVERANCE LODGE OF
321
Per German steamer Bellona, suited on the 3rd March Feons Hongkong for Marseille- 250 boxes ensaia lignos, & cams private effools, and 102 calls rentting. From Hongkong for Havro-206 rolls mating, 12 cases bristles, 02 casas blackwoodwara, 60 cassis chinaware, 5 bales feathers, 230 balos bambooware, & cases private. elfesta, and 4 cases Ourias Far Havre option Hamburg esses human bait, 300 cases amphor, 25 etaes blackwoodware; ousts chingwere as ik fans, 26 sos paper,
HONGKONG, KA 1,165. 504 bales bamboo drepr. 300 packages ten, and 50 cases bristles For Havre inuifor Eamburg
REGULAR MEETING. sadjar Antwerp-55 as bristles. For Hayre option Harburg option London~~1,110 onses A above LODGE will be held in the ces assential oil. For Hurre FREEMAN HALL, Zətland Street, on camphor, and and/or Hamburg and for London and/or Antworp MONDAY, the 16th inst, at 5 for 5.30 P.M. 11 cassa bristles For Havre/Hamburg/Lon-precisely. Visiting Brethren are cordially in- don and/or New York- es camphor, vited to attend.
cases humbouware, 2 packages tea, 45 casos preserves, cusos silka, 412 packages caneB; 348 rolls matting 20 cases chisaware 37 cases bristler, 209 balea foathers, 30 halen rattan shaving cases privato effects, 50 bales galangal, 22 cases isimleaffans, & cases copper- ware, 24 casos woodware, 4 cases China ink, and 18 packages sundries, For London-6 stes feathers, and 6 balen bristles.
Pay steamship Naile, saund on the Srd March For Dendoa onda preserves, 100 casks Boy, 101 Basos caraphor, and 150 rolls matting. For. Hamburg-20 báles rattan, 55 bales emes, 150 cases cansia, and 312 bales feathers. For London and/or Hamburg 44
· balem ruttang..na and hard
....
Per steamer Glenfruin, sailed on the 6th Marob-For Condon--500 rol's rotting, 175 halen waste silk, and 1 case private offcoin.
Per German steamy Oceana, esiled on the 6th March-Prom Hongkong for Havre-151 bales cares, 5 edes human hair, 98 rels mat Ung, 180 cases chinaware, cases blackwood war and 2 cils For Harre option **** Hatobarg-13 axes chluaware, and 3 rolls matang For Harry option Hamburg option London 410 cases ramphor. For Havre and/or Hamburg and/or London und/or Antwerp 102 bales Seathers. For Hamburg 130 cases. canes, 25 naka-preservas, 105 rolls matting; 100 cases camphor. 18 easy chinaware, and 3. packages wandrios. Por Lasbon-5, puoltag China and laceonzed ware.net
(0,07
...
30.13
-304
54
thero facie, averring support of their pro-Canton testations, of innocence. they would never Horgkom have handed over the job is Japanese firma ba Victoria Lenk they regarded it ak one of a compromising zetaro. Gap Bợck ... 302.07 Their appeals, however, were of no nyal. The Macno010 wore thrown into guol and still hugulak there. Paklig...... Now comes the intesting sequel to the tribulas tions of Che San et al. By some fortuitous cir. anmstance this matter came to the ears of Cape 8 Jan
30.00 84 one posted on bong chops, and in the employ
the 12th at 13.16 Furevdet:-Bammetor riktig = moderato, N. to Nib winds, fhending tacrilat, meley,
of Janline, Matheson & Co. This unnecessary party went prying into the facts and found that
the unabled popaincity of the Oaks Match
taiphong | | 29,99 Boliano. 29,00 80 Manin
6.0%
MESSES, FATAKOTEn & Co^: EWUTER, Mar, 19th,
Co.'s products in China was in a measure due Barometer 9 A30,08 Therm. '.nc. (Wet bulb) 60 to the fact that for convenience sake, and to sore Barometer 130.00 Thach 1 B. (Wet bulb). the bofaer of working up a new reputation of its Barometer 4 p.k...29.96 Themp, € Pa. (Wetball) BB oơn, the Oscku, concert in question has been. Thermom. 9 £3.60: Theras Almasmus ; 80- uang Jerome, Matheson & Co.'s hong chop on Thermom. 1 FM...65 The Minimum (over He good, which thus fut, a ready sale as the Therakom. 4. night)
Par siamer Diomed, sailed on the 7th Marelor London 100 cask ginger, 150 capar ginger, 29 cases chinaware, 36 cases cigars, 295 cases aliolls, 41 phokuges shells, 23 bales hemp, 6 rúlla mati, 128 byles ones, 25 dining paint, and packages sundries. For Luador and/or Manchester--75 bales waste silk. For Liverpool-1,247 bales hemp For Glasgow 12 ces blackwoodwaze. For New York-51 cazer hats.
New Malan Oldfi
Pathy (Now)
Paltin (Old). Denar (New) Pevans (Cl):
OPIUM
3700
et this
6735*
€700
NEVN TIN O
SURGEON DENTIST
No 10 D'AGUILAI STREET. TERMS VERY MODERATE, Consulation Froo Hongkong, 23rd September, 1891.
ORTLAND CEMENT JB WHITE BR08.
BULE AORTS POR CHINA,
HOLLIDAY, WISE & CO
52832 Hongkong, 11th April, 1883
Hongkong, 10th March, 1896.
C
of
RESOL BLACKHEAD.
Mott EFFECTIVE and BEST PRESERVATIVE for TIMBER against
3
LIMITAD.
AUTHORIZED CAPITAL SUBCRIED
£1,000,000. £500,000
HBAD OFFION-HONGKONG.
COUET OF DIRECTORA
D. GILLIES, E H. STOLIZZFOJr, Eay. CHAN KIT GHAN, B.
I now TURG SHANG, EGY-. IWAN HẠI GIER, Hai
Chief Manager, GEO. WE PLATEAIR
Interest for 12 Months Fired..............5%. Hongkong. 17th November, 1898 THE MERCANTILE BANK OF INDIA,
LIMITED,
AUTHORIZED CAPITAL... SERBORIDED
PAID UP
BAKKAKS :
£1,500,000
£1,125,000
£ 662,500
LONDON JOINT STOCK Bank, Limirno, "INTEREST allowed on Current Accounts t the rate of 2% per annum on the Daily balance.
ON NEW FIXED DEPOSITS NOT For 12 montkn
21
...34%.
3
24% DEPOSITE KENAWED ON OLD TERMS.
J. W. R. TAYLOR,
Manager, Hongkong. -Hongkong. 11th December, 1895:
HONGKONG SAVINGS BANK.
INSURANCES.
GOTTISH METROPOLITAN
ASSURANCE CO.
VESSELS EXPECTED.
THE AUSTRALIAN MÁLL.
The C. N. Co.'s afeaneor Changsha loft Port Darwin on the 6th lust. for this part, and may be expected here about the 15th lust.
THE CANADIAN, MAIL: The C. P. sleamer Empress of China left Vancouver on Monday, the 2nd int.. for Hongkong.
(LIFE AND ACCIDENT),
Lave BAT 20% LOWER than those charged by most Companies, ACCIDENTE PE ANUBI Sees £1.000
(In case of Bath by Accident.)
THE AMERICAN·MATE, E PER ANNUM Secures £1,000 in ones of
The O. &, steamer Gaelic, with the Ama- Boath or Tatal Permanent Disablement by rican mail of the 15th February, Joft Nagwald, Accident, and Weekly Payments of from
On Wednesday, the 11th ist, nt 6.a.m., and £1.10 to 26 a wreak in case of Temporary may be expected here on or about Baturday, the Disablonionf.:
1th inat
For Prospectus or farther Particulare, apply bu
[J. Y. V. VERNON,
Agent, Hoagieng, 18th Juno, 1834.
FORTH GERMAN FIRE INSURANCE
COMPANY OF HAMBURG,
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The P. M. stormer City of Rio de Janeiro," with ile American mail, let San Francisco for this port via Nagasaki on the 6ch uit,
The P. M-stormer City of Poking, with the Aworican mil, left San Francisco for this port vio Honolula, Yokohama, and Nagasaki, on the 25th nit
The O. & O. steaper Durio,ith the Ame Hon mail, left Sen Finalico this part, vis Tokohama and Nagasaki, on the 5th inst."
MERCHANT: SIMÁNZBJ.
The Underaged AGENTS of the abore Company are PREPARED TO ACCEPT First Class Fondga and Chinese Risks at Current Rates.
SIEMSSEN & co. Hongkong, 29th May, 1895.
UN INSURANCE OFFICE, LONDON about Friday, the 18th inst.
FOUNDED 1710
The Undorsigned, having been appointed AGENTE for the above Company, are prepared to ACCEPT RISKS against FIRE at Current Kateq.
SIEMSSEN & CO.
Agents
Hongkong, 16th May, 1882 ;15
HE Business of the above Bank in conducted THE BONGKONG AND SHANG- HAI BANKING CORPORATION. Raloz my be obtained on application.
INTEREST on doposita is allowed at 94 PEZ CENT. per annum.
Depository may transfer at their option balancer of 8100 or more to the HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANK to be placed on FIXED DEPOSIT at 4 PER CENE. per annum.
For the HoNCHONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION,
T. JACKSON,
Chief Managar.-
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Hongkong, 1st August, 1895.
THE CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA,
AUSTRALIA, AND CHINA.
-INCORPORATED BY BOTAL CHARTER, 1853 HEAD OFFICE, LONDON.
CAPITAL PAID-UP...... HESELTE LIABILITY OF SHARE-
HOLDERS..........
RESERTH FUND
2800,000
£800,000 £325,000
INTEREST allowed on Current Accountal the rate of 2% per annum on the Daily balance Un Fixed Deposits for 12 months... 4 per cent.
6.
3
$3
T. H. WHITEHEAD,
Manager, Hongkong. Hongkong, 16th Septembar, 1895.
HONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANK-
CORPORATION.
16
TRANSATLANTIC FIREINSURANCE
COMPANY OF HAMBURG.
The Undersigned, having been appointed AGENTS for to above Company, are prepared to ACCEPT RISKS agzinat FIRE at Current Estes.
SIEMSSEN & CO.,
Agente: Hongkong. 16th November. 1572-
*₤17 SOUTH BEFTISH FIRE AND MARINE
INSURANCE COMPANY.
The 0.8 8. Co.'s steamer Menelaus, from Liverpool, bit Singapore on the afternoon of the 8th inst, and may be expected here on or
The P. & O. ateatuar Hydaspes left Singapore on the 8th inst, ant'6 nằm, and is expected hore on Saturday morning, the 14th inst."
The Austrian Lloyd's steamer Blekira loft Singapore for this port on the 10th inst.
The N. G. I. summer Biragno left Bombay en the 8th last,, for this port, and may be ex-- pected horo or or about the 28th inst.
The N, P. Co.'s steamer Straikaevis, from Tacoma, arrived at Tokolams on the Gil inst.,
and left for Hongkong on the 8th inst, vil
Torks of call
The China Mutual abgamor Kintuch, from Glasgow and Liverpool, presed the "Canet on the 2nd irat, and may be considero que at The N. P. strainor Tacoma sailed from Singapore on or about the 10th inst. Tacoma for Hongkong, via usual Japan an Chiun ports of call, on Sunday, the 1st inst.
POST-OFFICE NOTICE.
PRAH DELIVERY closes at Post Office 11.30a.m. and 3 p.m. or in Letter Boxes in the Cars by 12 and 3.30 a clock Trams Letter M280, hare This Day beon appointed Boxes ut Fonk will by cicured at 12.50 and a pi
ESSES AENHOLD, KARBEEG SUB-AGENTS of the abero Company,
1st January, 1896..
S. J. DAVID & CO., ́‚
Agents, Hongkong
With reference to tho alore we are prepared to accept FIRE and MARINE RISKS at Current Rales.
ARNHOLD, KARBERG & CO.,
162 Sub-Agents.
HENIX FIRE OFFICE.
The Undersigned are now prepared to GRANT POLICIES » INSURANCE against FIRE at Current Rates
DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & CO., Agents for the Phonix Fire Olles. Hongkong, 17th August, 1887.
The Postal Guide for 1896, revised to date, will be found in the Chronicle med Directory, P. XIX. This is the only authorised complete Summary of Postal information publike t Hongkong."
The authorised Loat of Msils issued in connection with this paper is the ono published twice each day in our xtra, which is corrected to a tunch later bone than tit given below.
A MAIL WILL CLOSN For Nagasaki, Kobe, and Yokohama Fer Ancona, to-day, the 13th inst., at 11.30 ▲,a.
For Obsfor at Nowchwang. Per Foochow, tc-day, the 13th inst.,.at 5.00 PM.
For Pet Durwin, Thursday Island, Cook- [20town, Torusville, Brisbane, Sydney, and Mol.
bourne-Per Oslo, tomorrow, the 14th inst
d.
For Haiphong-Por Hanoi, tomorrow, the
· 14th inat,, at 11,30 AM.
For Singapore and Penang-Por Propitis, to-morrow, the 14th ist, al 0,30 p.m.
For Shanghal--For Fientsin, to-morrow, the 14th inst., at 2.30 r.M.
For Singapore-Per Smelt, to-morrow, the 14th inat, at 3.30 1
TORTH BRITISH AND MERCAN-st 11.30 AM.
TILE INSURANCE COMPANY.
TOTAL FUNDS AT MET DECEMBER, 1804, £11,671,018 2. a.
I-AFTED CAPITAL £3,060,000 $10,000,000 PAID-UP CAPITAL
SVISOILLED CAPITAL... 2,730,000 $5,750,000 REBEEYY FORD
PAID-UP CAPITAL...................
087,500 D 0 KASERVE LIABILITY OF PROPTOMS $10,000,000
II-FISK FOND
2,410,902.7 X The Undersigned having been appointed AGENTS for the above Company ore pro: pared to ACCEPT RISKS against FIRE at Current Kutės. -
SHEWAN & CO.
Agents.
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COURT OF DIRECTORS:
A. MCCONACary, Ea-Chanman. ST. C. MICHALSEN, Fug-Dopaty Chairman Hon. J. J. Bell-Irving J. Kramner, "Faq, G. B. Indwell, Esq.
M. D. Ezekiel Ej. K. M. Gray, Faq
D. B. Bassoon, Esq.
R. Sherman, Esq.
N. A. Siebe, Esq.
CHIEF MANAGER;
Hongkong-T, JACKSON, Esq. MANAGER: Shanghai-J. P. WADE GAND'NER, Esq. LONDON BANKERS LONDON & COUNTY BANK- ING COMPANY, LIMITED.
HONGKONG-INTEREST ALLOWED.
On Current Account at the rate of 2 por Ccut.
per Annum on the daily baiones:
OF FIXED DEPOSITS.
Hongkong, 13th July, 1895.
AMERICAN SYSTEM OF ENTISTRY
AT
62, QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL 'CHADWICK KEW,
(LATE OF POATE & NOBLE).
Hongkong, 6th March, 1808,
12614
號生怡
Y
B.E
BANG
0 0
For 3 months, 2 per Cent, per Annum. For 6 months, & per Cont. per Annum. For 12 months, & per Cent. por Annuss.
T. JACKSON,
Chief Manager.
have always en hand Hongkong, 17th February, 1898. 12 LARGE STOCKS OF EVERY DESCRIP-
TION OF COAL.
Ꭱ
FOR SALE 【VINART PERE & FILS, REIMS Established 1713. CHAMPAGNE GROWERS AND SHIPPERS.
Ship only the Finest Quality: Extra Dry (Groon Seal).
LAUTS, WEGENER & CO.
Solo Agents.
Hongkong, 17th May, 1805.
JUST RECEIVED.
12074
COAL MERGEANTS,
Address --Care of Messrs. Kwong Sako & Co
No. 68, PRAYA.
JUST RECEIVED,
NEW SEASON'S
W
"OOD'S
795
COWBRAND AUSTRA
·LIAN BUTTER
1 FINE CONDITION,
Also
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WOOD'S COLONIAL DAIRY CHEESE
GRO. P. LAMMENT,
Sole Agent. Hongkong, 24th Januiry, 1896.
WORTH A GUINEA A BOX.
BE CHAM'S
B
RESH 1SIGNY BUTTER
-the
in Bottles.
[679
507
DECAY, BUT ROT, A WHITE ANTS, etc.
F: BLACKHEAD & CO.,
Soap and Soda Factory. Hongkong, 20th February, 1896,
REOLIN-BLACKHEAD:
Most Reliable ANTIAEFTIO. Most effective DISINFECTANT, DEODORISEL,
and GearCIDE. Unsurpassed as a Hygienic Helium for, Fublic Places, Domestic Use, Sick Repas, Water Cloete, Drains, etc. Absolutely NON-POISONOUS DOT CAUSTIO Use 2 to 4 Conspoorsfull in a quart of water.
F. BLACKHEAD & CO... Soap and Boda Factory. Hongkong, 20th February, 1896.
Single $ 1.05
P
ILL S
FOX ALL BILIQUS AND NERVOUS DISORDERS ANNUAL SALE SIX MILLION BOXES, The is. 14d. Box contains 56 Pills. Price 50 Cente. Prepared only by the Proprietor THOMAS BEECHAM, St. Helens, Lancashirs
Dote......$12.25
G. GIRAULT,
Sole Agent for Hongkong und China.
138
75]
Joinhong, 27th January, 1896.
FOR SALE.
IDSTE CK S
COHAMPAGNE, 1882, WHERE SEAL
E D.
8:30 per ease of 1 dozon quarte $32............per case of 2 dozen pinte.
KRESSMANN & CO.'S
RED AND WHITE BORDEAUX WINES.
C. G. HIBBERT & C 078
BOTTLED ALE & STOUT MAINZER BEEL
SOLE AGENTS for Hoogong and the EMPIRE of CHINA:
WATKINS & CO.
56, Queen's Road Central, Hongkong.
FOR SALE
FOR SALE.
(HAMPAGNE MONOPOLE"
CHA
HEIDSLECK &-00, REIMS.
For Suguporo, Berancang, and Sourabaya Per Onarig, to-morrow, the 14th inst, at 3.30PM.
For Amoy, Singaporo, Batavia, Sauterank. Bal Sourabaya.For Hupch, to-morrow, the 14th inst., at 5.00P.M.
For Port Darwin, Thursday Island, Cook- town, Townsville, Brisbane, Sydicy, and Mel bourne. Per Guthrie, tomorrow, the 11th inst, at 5.00 r.x. Supplementary-Ou Sun. day, the 15th inst.. at 9.50 A.M.
For Straita and Cakatta-Par Lightwing, on Tuesday, the 17th inst., at 2.30 PM.
For Shanghai. Kobe, Yokohama, Victoria, and Tacoma Per Tacoma, on Tuesday, the 7th April; at 11.30 AM.
эл
MAILS BY THE UNITED STATES PACKET.. The United States Mail Packet Gaelic WIN be despatched SATURDAY, the 21st March, with Mails Eor Japan, San Francisco, the United States, Canada, Honolulu, Pern, &c., which will be closel en follows:- 11.00 .. Registry osanes, 11.30 A.M. Post Office closes, but correspondence may be posted on board the Packet with Last Fee of 10 cunts extra Postig until the time of departure.
KANANGA O¿
JAPAN
A NEW TOILET WATER
Prepared by RIGAUD & Co.
PERFUMEES DY AFTOINTMENT TO THE ROTAL
PAMILIES OF SPAIN, HOLLAND,
AND GREECE,
`8 RUE VIVIENNE, PARIS. · ·
A pazoly vegetable toilet Water which possesses the most refreshing properties. It maken the skin white, soft, and voivoty, impart ing to it a fragant porfume; it is a sure remedy against freckles or pimples.
It fortifies the delicate parts of the budy, and is especially recomment ladies for the intimate toilet çares.
Sold in plat bottles Mroughout the world.
BEWARE OF IMITATIONS.
And take only RIGÄUD'S KANANGA”.
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K. J, REMEDIOS. MOREIGN AND COLONIAL STAMP
FURVEYORS TO THE IMPERIAL AND ROYAL RO DEALER,
COURT AT BERLIN AND TO THE IMPERIAL COURT OF RUSSIA.
MONOPOLE RED SEAL (medium: dry).
Do." ReD FOLL Do.
GOLD FOIL (83)
defin, (extes dry) CARLOWITZ & CO., Bole Agvata For Hongkong, China, and Japan.
DEY DO.
*
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M SIEMSSEN & CO.
Hongkong, 1st February, 1896 508
REPORT OF THE ACADÉMIE DE MÉDECINE
OF FRANCE.
Apollinaris
THE QUEEN OF TABLE WATERS."
The results of the recent investi- gations in Paris and the Report of the Académie de Médecine of France have placed Apollinaris Water at the head of all the waters examined for purity and freedom from disease germs.
SOLE AGENTS CARLOWICZ & CO., HONGKONG, CANTON, SHANGHAI, TIENTSIN AND HANKOW
JUST LANDED.
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CHAMPAGNE EUGÈNE CLICQUOT.
Por Cass 2 dos. Pints 28.00, ECLE AGENTS FOE URINA AND JAPAN.
E. BICCO & CON
Hongkong.
Hongkong, 12th September, 1894. 12373-38
WATERBURY
ATCHES:
WA
Series Lor Lady's Bize, $4.50 each Berita “J or Gent's Size, $4.50 each.
Series" or Gent's Sizo, $2.00 each
Apply to
TAN MITSUI BUBSAN KAIBEA
7a, CAINE Roan, HONGKONG Will be glad to read STAMPS on approval to say address on receipt of satisfactory refer-
SUCAS.
Is also prepared to purchase used POSTAGE STâmes in Large or Small Quantities for Ganh AGENTS. WANTED,
Liberal Discount Allowed.
NOTICE OF FIRMS.
NOTICE
HE Tudorsigned intens leaving the
Colony shortly, and Mr. J. A. CHENOY
in authorised to condunt the Business of the Firm of AH. CHINOY as heretofore from this date
K..A. CHINOY.
1504 Hongkong, 19th February, 1896.
NOTICE.
HE Interest and Responsibility of the ista T DAVID HONGRIEF WRIGHT LA the firm of D. MONGRIEFF WEIGHT CEASED on the 31st day of DECEMBER, 1894
·Rince which data the Firm has been carried on by ROBERT JOHN HASTINGS upon his own Accounting
The maid ROBERT JOHN HASTINGS will line to carry on the Business of the late Firm from the 1st day of JANUARY, 1896, under, the name of D. 3. WRIGHT & CO.
Tainauts, Sist December, 1805.
YOT RESPONSIBLE FOR DEBTS
NO
Norther the CAFTAI:38, the AGENTS,, nor tho Owns will RESPONSIBLE for any DEST contracted by the Officers or the Crown of the following Vessels during their stay in Hongkong Harbour._*
BONNINGTON, Beit str. N. D. Leighton-
Dodwall, Carlill & Co CHITTAGONG, Brit. str., Davey-Chinese. ESMERALDA; Brit, schr., Harrison---Order. ITI, Amr, ship, Lowell-stor LIGHTNING, Brit. str., Spongy--D. Sassoon,
B. QUEEN'S ROAD GENTRALA MAUPUFF, -- Brik str.," Thumson Dodwell,
[2283 | TAXO'SHANTER, Amr. Sk., Peslody--Csplain.
Hongkong, 30th December, 189