the leg, and has been removed to the hospital, Aamall part of the carge was brought back, and the Mercury has left again with another tongkong to recover as much as possible of the cargo and wrecker. The atestar was insured for $10,000; 890,000 in the Straits Insurance Company and $10,000 in the Union Company. Part of the cargo was also insured The Celestial was built at Sunderland in 1873. She was 205 foot long, with a beam of 37 test and a gross tonnage of 1,013 tons.Straits Times.
NEWS BY VIA AUSTRALIAN MAIL
ITALY AND BRAZIL
London, 14th February. The Italian Government bas recently been pressing Brazil for the payment of a heavy izdomnity for atrages on Italiau subjects during the lato suvalation,
The Government of Brasil has expressed its willingness to submit the Italian oleime to Pro- cidont Cleveland for arbitratiom: |-|
London, 19th February. The Brasillas Government has agreed to compensate the families of the Italian residents who lost. their lives in the late war in Brazil.
A THIRTY DAYS TRANCE.
Loudon, 21st February, The exhibitions of hypnotien given at the Westminster Aquarium have attracted much altoution lately.
The man Walter Johnson, who was placed in a hypnotis trance, remained in that condition for 30 days before being awakened, og de
CONSTRUCTION OF LIGHT RAILWAYS
London, 2let Fobruary
The Hoor pesë nj Pretoria gimbes that 16 in intended to summon a special session of the Volkarand to sanction President Kroger's visit to London, in socordance with the invitation from Mr. Chamberlain.
London, 20th February
The direntors of the French South Afelon Bank complain of the duties on breadstuffs and the pressure of mining taxation in the Trans vast
THE SITUATION IN TURKEY
London, 12th February
The Saltan of Turkey is about to appoint Christian Mudirs (distriot Governors) in Mao donis. The Saltan has abolished the tithes ou farraing produce..
London, 18th February
The son of Mukhtar Pusba, the Turkish atstosman, who was recently arrested and charged with being one of the leaders of the Young Turkish party, ha bear relous
Twelve thousand Armenians who fled from Zelton to escape the fury of the Turke after the failure of the innerection at that place, are. returning to their homes under the supervision of the foreign consule at Zeltaan.
London, 17th February.
In reply to a question, in the House of Commone this evening the Bon G. C Parliamentary Secretary to the Foreign Offley stated that the Powers would not request Rassis to occupy Armenis in violation of the treaties and without the Bultat agreeing to Roesias occupation..
Owing to the incapacity of Elhem Pass, the commander of the Turkish forces in the Lebanon district, the Drases, who are in revolt, anceecdad Mr. C. T. Ritobie, President of the Board of in getting into arabeshes and destroying a divi- Trude, introduced a bill in the House of Cem-rica of the Tarkish sy. This almost led to a mom last night providing for the construction uting as the part of the remaining trosps, and of light railways. It is proposed to expond Edhem Faaha has consequently been deprived of £1,000,000. The bill embodies a proposal to his command, asist poor districts to join with the looal bodies to the extent of 25 per cent, of the capital
BINEING' OF A WAVAL LAUNCH.
London, 21st February
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The Court of Italy into the sinking of steam-fannch belonging to HL.M.8. Edgar, of the coast of Japan, it consequence of which number of lives were lost, has boan conoladed The Court found that the launch was over ladon and bedly managed.....
YANARCHISTS IN SPAIN.
London, 20th February Four dyasmite bombo were exploded yesterday ja the gardens of the Royal Palace at Madrid. The outrage is believal to have lean the work of Anarobists.
THX SOUTH AUSTRÁLIAN LOAN.
London, 20th February."
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London, 18th February. According to the last Parliamentary bine-book published, the foreign Consuls in Armenin estimate that 25,000 Armenians have at Marione times you mustert the Turks
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Douden, 19th February,atqocker: Mehemmed Murad, the brother of the Sultan Turkey, who recently fed from Canstariti. nople, bus been sentenced to death in his absence for being implicated in a conspiracy to dethrens the Soltau, Maher med Murad's property has been seized and obofiscated.
Three of the Palco ofloials who, wōro. suspected of being concerned in the plot against the Saltan have been banished from Constanti-
ople!
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Tenders for the South Australian 3 per cont I containing despatakja relating to the attitude show, t, thunder: 60.
of the Powers with regard to Turkey and the Armenian question.
Joan of £939,500 the minimer for which was Kxed at 94, were opened at noon to-day. The total arvaat subscribed was £1,725.100. The syndicates tendered for £2,200,000. Tenders ut 197 3s will get 23 per cant, of the amounts in Armenia, and that both Russia and applied for. The official average prics of the loan is £97.44. 11dy.
STRIKE OP TAILORS IN BERLIN,
London, 21st February
The strike of tailors in Berlin, in which 25,000-hands were concerned, has ended, the matera hiring conceded a 12 per cent. increase" in wages.
THE FINANCES OF EGYPT.
London, Mst Febriary.. The finances of Egypt show a surplus
of- 21,000,000, which in the beet rostit hitherto ob tained.
GREAT BRITAIN AMERICA, AND THE VENEZUELA, QUESTION,
The despatches show that the Powers declined" to coerce Turkey in-conpoetion with the mesh Turkey declared that coercion would probably
-result-in war.
According to a despatch, Prince Labauelf, the Russian Minister for Foreign Affairs, declared that English sympathy together with the Armenian Committee in London s olivý Fespois de for what had taken place in Armenia,
In a dospatch from Lord Salisbury the Fr mier declared that it would be impossible for an Bolata Power to adoph: coercive measures towards Turkey
SHIPPING REPORT
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The British steamer Haitan, from Foochow Loudart, 13th February. 18th Mar., Amoy 15th, and Swatow 16th, has The Tires, in commenting upon the noble- fresh N.E. winds and fine weather to Annoy gram from its New York correspondent stating From Amoy light variable winds and clear woe- that political ciroles in Washington favour the ther to Bell Island; thenco to Swatow slight appointment of a joint British and American fog. From Swater fine weather to Chalaug Commission to delimit the hondary between Point thence to port debe fog and variable. British Guiana and Venezuela, expresses tealf winds. In Fochow Strs, Coomopolit and Kash- in favour of the scheme, provided the settlers ating. In Amoy-FEMS Plover and US8. present occupying the disputed territory are Yorktown. In Swatow-- Ban, Machew, protected on the basia of municipal, not inter Krn, and anyon national, law.
Londen, 19th Fobrnery, ́- Mr. G. W. Smalley, the New York corre spondent of the Times, telegraphs that Mr. Balfour's warning in the House of Commons that a dobato on tho Vonemalun question would bo probature is regarded in Washington s ominous, unless it he intended as a prelude to a settlement of the difficulty. The minds of the two uctions, Mr. Smalley says, are now virtually one, and ho expresses the opinion that an im mediate response on the part of England to the offers made by the United States for the settle. assal of like dispute would meet with the general approval of Amicrieste.
London, 20th February. An influential committee has been formed in Washington with the view of making represen: tations to Congress in favour of the adoption of permanent schems for selling by arbitration
all international disputes between Great Britain and the United States:
COMMERICAL INTELLIGENCE -
TUESDAY, 17th March. CLOSING QUOTATIONS: ~
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This ancient House consiga to us their well. known very old, andthat thes
· AI QUALITY COGNAC, Distinguished by 4 Stats on the label.
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SUPERIOR OLD GOGNAC," Distinguished by 3Bring on the label.
Price $37.75 per dozen het len VERY GOOD COGNAC, Somewhat younger than the abov Distinguisher by heaps on the labet: Fries $14.00 per 1 dozon bottles. "PALL MALL WHISKY, Eleven years old, very fne
quality. Each bottle bears an muilyst's cortiñonta. The quality is granted. Price $16.75 per I dozen bottler.
Well-matured HIGHLAND MALT
WHISKY,
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Price $14.00 per 1 dozen beftios.
BROUIE & CO/S FINE SCOTCH
WHISKY,
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·Price 810.00 per 1 dozon bottles.
C. P. & CO.'S OWN SPECIAL
BLEND SCOTCH WHISKY,
in Patented Botilal,
Prios $9.00 per 1 dozen bottles. GLENIFFER BLEND, SCOTCH WHISKY,
Moderately priced, good quality, Price $8.00 per 1 dozen bottles,
INVALIDS' PORT.
This Wine is cH, soft, and delicate. We strongly recommend it.
Analysed and Certificated a Professor Consell, Price $10.75 per 1 dozen bottlus.
DOURO PORT,
This is a fine quality Wino of exceptionally good valns. Price $12.00 per 1üozan bottles.
SHERRIES, AMOROSO,
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The committee includes Mr W. W. Phelps | ON HOMBAY.— formerly Uniusd States Minister to England! Mr. Chauncey M. Depew, the well-known
orator; Mr. W. K. Vanderbilt, the millionaire;|ON
and Messrs. Iewitt, Potter, and Abbott,
It is understood that the majority of the members of Congress is favourable to the proposal.
London, 20th February.
A cabiogram has been received from Caracas, the capital of Venezuela, stating that there is a probability of negotiations being entered into between England and Venezusla direct, with a view to a settlement of the boundary dispute.
London, Sist February.
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In commenting upon the schemas proposed by | BOYERRIGNO, Bank's Buying Rate: $.84 **
an influential committeo in Washington, having | GOLD LEAF, 100 fine; për taslim
for its objost the adoption of a permanent soboros for setting international disputes be tween Great Britain and the United States by months of arbitratier, the "jingo" press of the United States ridiculas the scheme as an Eng. High trep to present the enforcing of the
Monroe doctrine..
THE TRANSVAAL QUESTION.
London, 12th February. Official despatctos which have been published showed that President Kruger appealed to Ger many and France. to intervene instantly Dr. Jamston started on his ill-fated expedition.
The Cape Argus, the principal newspaper in Cape Colony, states that the German policy which is being pursued in die Transvasi is a greater mensoo fo the Republic than a hundred Jamison raids.
DANK
It has transpired that on the 1st January Mr. Chaoborlain, Secretary of State for the Colonie, esblad to Sir Hercules Robinson that Mr. Jameson was," and that he was glad to learn that Mr. Cheil Rhodes repudiated the carpedition.
„S.
London, 19th February The trial of the leading tombors of the Reform Committee of the National Union, which was recently commenced at Fretoria, bas been adjourned adefluitely, The ovidoneo brought forward in regarded na waak.
It bon transpired that before the engagement at Krugersdorp Dr. Jameson wrote to fir Jax? bus De Wet, the British agent et Pretoria, saying that he was nuable to rotire until he had obtained food from the Band. He had molested ro one, and was serious to aid the British deats at Johannesburg, who wore in an extre- mity, and would then retire.
London, 14th February-
In the German Reichstag to-day Baron Mair. scholl Top Bieberstein, Minister for Foreign Affairs, stated that it would be impossible for Germany to consent to changes in the Imperial Commercial Treaty of 1885, which secured, to Germany in the Transvisl equal rights with Great Britaju.
London, 15th February.
In the comma of an interview, President Krugor stated that he inténda to puramoz z meeting of the Volksraad to sanotion his visit to London He expressed the hope that he would be able to enfranchise 7,000 loyalsubjects of the Republic shortly,
London, 18th February
Dr. W. J. Leyds, the Transvaal Envoy, to Berlin, visited Anısterdam yesterday, and was accorfed an enthusiastic reception, by the popatoce
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În replying to un address of welcomo which waa prosented to him, Dr. Leyds said that the Transtral Governmout wés gratified to recalva ftie sapport of the Dutch in all matters vrcept those of a political character. He also state Now Malwa that the sympathy of the Dutch in the Nether:
Jande bul alvanced the commercial inforests of Paime (dow) ......... „:$790, the Transvaal.
* London, 18th February): In the course of an interview yesterday, Dr. W. J. Loyds, tad Treuiraal Sucretary of State, who is now on a visit to Amstertain, doslared that it was impivbablo hot President Krigor would vist England.
The leading members of the Reform Com mittee of the Transvest National Union are interned in a private house at Pretoria, panding the resumption of this trial which was adjourned last wook. Bail was fixed at £10,000 for each prisoner.
$750.
OldMalwa
Patoa (Old) Benazes (New) : Benares (Oil)..
ETAS $755
THE WEATHER.
GABRIEL, MD. LECPLM.Edinburgh
... LRCSand LM. Edinburgh, USE KEATINGS LOZENGE ISE, KEATING'S, 'LOZENGLE, USE KEATING'S LOZENGES.
IT YEARS Abo" in KEATINGS COUGH LOZENGES, were fost mundé, and the salo
·is larger than ever because they, ore unrivalled in
the relief and 'curo of Winter Gough, Asthma, and Bronelidia; onutave gives relief. UTTERLY UNRIVALLED. UTTERLY UNRIVALLED.
Keatinga Cough Lozenges, the darivalled remedy for COUGHS HOARSENESS and THROAT TROUBLEB, wir in Battles by all Chemists.
[1607
Apply to G. C. ANDERSON; Mesere: JARDINE, MATHESON & J.,
Hongkong, And to their friends in Shanghai, ORTLAND CEMENT
J. B. WH.TEL BROS..
SARSAPARILLA
Foils, Eruptions, Pimples, and im proves digestion, invigorates the system, su riobes the blood, removes aches and pains, pro- duces refreshing sleep, dispels melancholy and nervousness, and builds op both feeh and
strength. It is a legitimate medisian blood purifier, and its marvellous remedial results are
due to its superior composition. Dont be pat SOLE A AZFTS FOR CHINA,
off with some worthless compound HOLLIDAY, WISE & CO
1782 to be just as good." Hongkong, 11th April 1887
NOTICE OF FIRMS.
NOTICE.
HE Undersigned intends leaving the Colony shortly, and Mr. J. A. CHINOY
(504
R
is authorized to conduct the Business of the Firm of A. H. CHINOY as heretofore from. this date.
KA. CHINOY. Hongkong, 19th February, 1890.
·NO TI O B. . THE Iutorest and Responsibility of the late T DAVID MONGRIEFF WRIGHT the firm of D. MONCBIEFF WRIGHT CEASED on the 31st day. of DECEMass, 1894 Bin which date the Firm has been married on by ROBERT JOHN HASTINGS upon his own "Account
Tho said ROBERT JOHN HASTINGS will continue to carry on the Business of tho to Firm from the 1st day of Jarvan, 1896, under the name of DM: WRIGHT & CO.
[128 Tuinanfo. Sist December, 1395,
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
MROSES. TALCONER & Co's Bor, Mar. 17th. germs.
Durometer 9 am-23.33 Therin. 9 a.a.(Wet bulb) 68- Barter 1 Ex2988 Therm. 1...(Wetbulb) 08. Barameler 4 3.M...29,87 Then, 4FW: (Wethalb) 87. Theszzom, A. Therm. Maximum ........... 69. Theraus, 1760 Therm. Hinium (over- Thermom. 4......68.
Bizlum (2)
SOLE AGENTS CARLOWITZ & 007 HONGKONG, CANTON, SHANGHAI, TIENTSIN AND HANKOW
50 doses in Bottle.
Small Dose Small Price.
GRIMAULT & CI-Paris.
A. 8. WATSON. & Co-Hongkong
FOR SALE
kong-8
Hongkong, 18th June, 1894. NORTE GERMAN FIRE INSURANCE
COMPANY OF 'HAMBURG.
The Undersigned AGENTS of the above Company are PREPARED TO Aconrr. First Class Foreign and Chinese Fisks at Currut Katex
'SIRMYSEN & CO," Hongkong, th May, 189519
"THE
OSTRÁLIAN ALLIANCE ASSUP-
ANCE COMPANY.
The Undervigost having been appointed Aprs for the above Courant are prepared to
secept MARINE EISKS at CURRENT RATES.
For Further Particulars, apply to
GIBE, LIVINGSTON & CO.
Agents. Hongkong, 16th March, 1898.
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THE
SCOTTISH UNTON AND NATIONAL
INSURANCE. COMPANY. EDINBURGH AND LONDON. ESTABLISHED 1824
CAPITAL
INVESTED FINDS.......
ANNUAL INCOME.............. CLAIMS PAID
£6,000,000.
£4,950,000,
£1,000,000 £11,000,000.
FIRE INSURANCE effected at Cum BENT RATES.
Particulars may be had on application to
GIBB, LIVINGSTON & CO.,
Agents. Hongkong, 16th March, 1896.
[729 JUN 'INSURANCE OFFICE, LONDON
FOUNDED 1710,
ANTHE INDIAN MAIL. The steamer Kutsang. from Calcutta and Straits, Left Singapore for fals port on the merning of the 170) inst., at 6 o'click.
THE CANADIAN MAIL.
The OP steaks Egrera of Ching, with the Canadian mail of the 2nd inak. and Ame rican mail of 25th uit., ox Cliy of Peking, lott Yokohama on the 16th inst...
TİB AMBRIÇAN MAIL. The O. & O, ateamer Dorio, with the Ame riaan muil, left San Francisco for this port, vis Yokohama and Nagasaki, off the tth inst.
MERCHANT STRAKERS.
The D. D. . steamer Niobe, from Hamburg, left Singapore for this port on Saturday, the 14th Inst, and may be expected here on or about the 21st inst
- The stemaner Energia left Singapure on the 17th inst, and is supected here on Monday, the 28rd inst.
The N. G. L. steamer Bloughs left Bombay on the 8th fast, for this port, and may be ex- pected here on or nhòut the 28th inst:
The P. & O. steamer Roleilla left Bombay for this port on the 13th inst.
The . P. Co.'s steamer Strathnevis, from Tacomo, arrived at Yokolams on the 6th inst., and left for Hongkong on the 8th insti
mal ports of call.
The China Mutual steamer Kintuck, from Glasgow and Liverpool, passed the Canal in the 2nd inst., and may be considered one at Singapore on or about the 19th'inet.
The . P. steamer Tacoma sailed fron Theme for Hongkong, via unual Jupan unit China ports of call, en Sanday, the let nat
ሰ.
Tho Olaiza Mutual stasier. Caufa, from Glasgow and Liverpool, and passed the Canul un the 12th inst.. and may be poidered due t Fennng on or about the 29th inst.
POST-OFFICE NOTICE.
PRÅK, DEZIVELY clotos at Post Office at. 112 am and 3 pm, or in Latter Bases in the Cars by 12 and 3,30 o'rinck Tisms. Lettor Boxes af Peak will be cleared at 12.30 and & pm.
4.
The Postal Guide for 1896, revised to dele, will be found in the Chronicle and Directory. F. II This is the only nuthorised complete Summary of Postal iofocation pablished in Hongkong.
The authorised List of Mails issued in connection with this paper is the one published iwice each day in our Extre, which is correctoil té a mpeh later hour than that given below,
A MAIL WILL CLORE For Kobe and Yokohen-Per Kirkill, to. day, the 18th inst., at 11.30 AM.
For Amoy and Straits-Per Namyong, to- day, the 18th inst, at 2.20-1.21
For Shanghai-Per Satsume Maru, to-day, the 19th inst, at 5:30 PM...·
For Bwater and Shazgini-Por Lukeony to-day, the 13th inst. at 2.80 P.M.
For Swatow, Amoy, And Forchow-Per Haitan, to-day, the 18th ingt, at 5.00 1.31.
For Heiher and Singepers-Per China, to morrow, the 19th inst., at 3.30 AM-
For ShangbalFer Nanyang, to-morrow, the 19th int. at 11.30 AM,
For Singere.--Por Ghazee, to-morrow, the 19th inst... 13). A.B.
For SingapurePer Frigga, on Tuesday, the 24th inst., at 11.30 .
For Port Darwin, Thursday Island Cook town, Townsville, Britlaus, Sydney, and Hol bourts. Per Tantan, on Wednesday, the 25tà inst, at 2.30 PM.
For Singapore, Fenany, and Calcutta-Per Sulaang, on Wednes., the 25th inst., at 2,90.. For Nagasaki, Kobe and Yokohams-Per Verina, on Friday, the 27th ist., at 11.90 A.. For Singaport.-Per Glanariney, on Thurs day, the End April, at 3.30 PM
For Sunghai, Kobe, Tokohama, Victoria, and Tacy-Per Tacomo, en Tuesday, the 7th April, et 11.30 AM
ཡ་
MAILS BY THE FRENCH PACKET.
The Franch Contract Packet Melbourne will be despatched on WEDNESDAY, the 18th March, with Mails for the United King- dom, Europe and places beyond, tia Merveillei [18. to Baiges, Struts Selements, Batavia, Bur- mah, Ceylon, the Australasian Colonies, Pou- dichery. Madras, Caloutta, Alan, Mauritius, Egypt Malto, and Gibraltar,
The following houre will to observed in closing: the mails for Europe, de- 8.80 AM-Posting of Prices Curreal and Cir.
The Undersigned, having been appointed AGENTS for the above Company, arň prepared to ACCEPT RISKS against FIRE at Current Rates.
SIEMSSEN & CO,
Agents Hongkong, 15th May, 1899 TRANSATLANTICFIELINSURANCE
COMPANY OF HAMBURG. The Undersigned, having been appointed AGENTS for the above Company, sro propered to ACCEPT RISKS against FIRE at Canoat, Rates:
BIEMSSEN & CO.,
Agents. Hongkong. 16 November, 1872 [17 YAEBOLINZUM AVENARIUS
A
URED FOR 36 Y BARS.
culars ceRIOS,
8.00 AM Registry cossos." 8.30 AM-Posting of zewspapers, books, and
patterns cuasO6. 19.00 A.m.--Mail ologos.
LATE LETTERS may be posted (from 9.10 A.M.) with 10 cents late for up to 9.30 AM.. aftor whina hour they may be sent on heartl with the same late fee. MAILS BY THE CANADIAN PACIFIC
RAILWAY CO'S PACKET: '
|
2
Thoroughly rdiablo preservative for Wood and Stove against While Ants, Decay, Fungus Bot, and Dampussa.
Solo Agents for China,
SCHEELE & CO.
288 Hongkong, 25th Janary, 1892.
WORTH A GUINEA, A BOX,
FECHAM'S
B
P
I LL.S
FOR ALL BILIOUS AND NERVOUS DISORDERS,
ANNUAL SALE SIS MILLION BOXES. The le. 14d. Box contains 56 Pills, Price 50 Cents.
Prepared only by the Proprietor THOMAS BEECHAM, St. Helens, Lancair
SOLE AGENTS for Hosonose and the
QUINART PERE A TILS, REIMS EMPIRE of CHINA HL
267
+
Established 1719. CHAMPAGNE GROWERS AND
···SHIPPERS.
Ship only, the Finest Quality, Extra Dry (Groen Seal).
LAUTS, WEGENER & CO.
Solo Agents, a
Hongkong, 17th May, 1893-
F
JUST RECEIVED.
WATKINS & €0];
66. Queen's Road Central, Hongkong.
FOR SALE
FOR SALE.
J
The Chadian Mail Packet Empresa of Japan will be despatched on WEDNESDAY the 18th March, with Malls for Amoy, Shang? bal Japan, the United States, Canada, &,, which will be closed as follows:
10.00 A.; Kapistry cosses.
11:00 AM. Post Office olones, but correspcastonce may be posted on board the Packet: with the Late Fee of 10 conts extra protege until we of departure.
MAILS BY THE UNITED STATES
PACKET.
The United Bialos Mail Packet Gaelic will be despatched on SATURDAY, the 21st March, with Mails for Japan, San Francisco, the United States, Canada, Itonoinin, Peru, &c., which will be closed as follows 11,00 A.M. Registry issues,
1180 m. Post Office closes, but correspondence may be posted on board the Packet with Late Fee of 10 cents extra Postage until the time of departure.
Bo
JOMBAY BURMAH TRADING COR
POBATION, LIMITED BANGKOK AND RANGOON.
HAMPAGNE MONOPOLD
PURVEYORS TO THE IMPERIAL AND ROTAL COURT AT BERLIN AND TO THX IMPERIAL
Cour of BusstaNTA MONOPOLE RED SEAL (medium ty), Do. "une" RED Fol. (dry).
GOLD FOLL
do. (extra dry).
CHEIDSIECE & CO. ROLE.
Do
RESE ISIGNY BUTTER DAY DO.
in Bottles
fingle.
1:05
Dozen
$13.28
G. GIRAULT,
Solo Agent
for Hongkong and China.
Hongkong, 27th January, 1898. WATERBURY,
WATCHES
Berer "L" or Lady's Sine, 34.50, ench
· Barlos “J” or Chant's Bise, 9450.noh
Series E or Gent's Size, $2.00 each
Apply to
"THE MITSUI BUSSAN KAISHA,
8. QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL
2219 Hongkong, 30th December 1805.
CARLOWITZ & COM
Bob Agents
For Hongkong, China, and Japan.
JUST LANDED.
₤3359
HAMPAGNE EUGENE CLICQUOT
Per Case 2 dos Pints $25.00.
BOLE AGENTS FOR CHINA AND JAPAN.
E. RICCO & CO.,
Hongkeng
Hongkong, 12 September, 1895.
FOR SALE,
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TEAK SQUALES, PLANKE; BOARDS and SOANTLINGS FLANED, TONGUED, EN GROOVED BOARDS, FÖR FLUORING, CEILINO, WAXING, & TEAR SHINGLES FOR ROOFING.
PINKADOS RAILWAY BLENDERS for all GADGER,
Rates Supplied and Orders Booked by NASPA JARDINE, MATHESON & CO.
[2261 Hongkong, Std May, 1895.
SIAM TEAK TIMBER.
THE BORNEO COMPANY, LIMITED BANGKOK
EDERS can be Booked and Rates Supplied
TEAK SQUARES, FLANES, SCANTLINGS, AND BULEDS.
PLANE, TONGUED, AND GROOTED TEAK- HOARDE
TEAK SHINGLES.
GIRB, LIVINGSTON & CO. Hongkong, 17th July, 1895.
rca:
TOT RESPONSIBLE FOR DEBTS
NOT
sither the CAPTảins, the AGENTS, nor the OWNERS will be RESPONSIBLE for any DEHT contrasted by the Officers or the. Crews of the following. Vessels during their stay in Hongkong Harbour
CHAMPAGNE, ISSO, WHITE SZA HONNINGTON, Brits, N. D. Leighton-
1889,
$30 por one of 1 dozen quarte
per ease of 2 dozen pints. ED. KESSMANN & 00'S RED AND WHITE BORDEAUX VINES. CG. 111BERT & C.0.8
BOTTLED ALE & STOUT MAINZER BEER
BTESISSEN & CO. Hongkong, 1st February, 1896 ja
31
Dodwell, Carlil & Co.MINI Cabbius, Ger. str. Varik-Lauts, Wegener
CHITTAGONG, Brit str., Davey--Chinees. ESMERALDA, Bzit. sekr., Harrison- -Ürloz., Ivy, Amc ship, Lore--Master JACOB CHELISTA, Hurst, Haussa
Melckers & Col
IGHTNING, Brit str. Spanco-D, Baszoon,
Bons & Com
HAODUZF.- Brit. st., Thomson-Dodwell,
Carlil & Co.
TAM O'SHANTER, Azx, sl, Peabody Captain,