very anxious to preosed. He feared a nizs days' guarutins at Singapore, and was afraid that Le might arrive in Russla too late for the corouation, which is find for the 14th of May, Should the Brest Stone be st all delayed, the Russing Gorocnment has arranged to manda warship to Alexandria that Li nag-chang may go to Moscow by way of the Black Bea Straits Times.
AN OUTSIDE VIEW OF THE CHINESE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE INCIDENT.
The Peking and Tientsin Times says :— Flattered indeed!. Our Hongkong contem porary, the Daily Press, bases an szool fant loader on some casual remarks wo
macto in this column some wooks ago anent the pressures of Chimnue dieisla. nt the laying of the foundation stone of the (native) Chamber of Commerce. Ronse scoptios, Acart that, neither publio épesebea nor new paper articles ever intende men's opinions, that both are absolutely thrown away and aro neolase in the domaiu of rosson. We ́sro gled ta conferirselves as exception to this Our contemporary's weighty statement of fuota, not before known to us, has converted us...
Colonel Cham, the chief celestial difender ou the ouasion, has been consured. by his own higher officials and cautioned about This of course was repeating the offence. done at the instigation of H; M. Government in Hongking. Our contemporary clearly points nut the danger of those lanovatious that they give eome colour to the insolent assertion of some Southern' olioiak, via that Hongkong is an island, granted temporarily to the foreigner for the purpose of trade; that the Bridal hold it by more grace of the Celestial Emperor; that their sovereignty it is not BƠM - pleta. We are altogether with the Daily Prese in tabooing overy thing which woukt Fossibly consiten unče so prapostaron a figment.
NEWS VIA AUSTRALIA,,
London, 16th March.
Six hundred and forty-eight Italians are prisoners in the hands of the Shoans.
King lonelik will permit the Italian gac rison of Adigest to avacuate the town with all the bonours of war.
King Menelik stipulates that Tigre, the northern division of Abyssinia, shall be made independent of Italy. The Italian populaco resent the conditions set forth by the Abys, sinians.
It is reported that Russia bus sont an ombasey to King Monolik, conveying the Car's consent
to mediate between Italy and Abyssinia.
It is understood that the Convention which the Italian Premier, the Marquis di Radini, is negotiating with King Menelik, will not affect future ovonte in Abyssinia.
The Czar of Russin has daporate King Monelek of Abyssinio.
In addition to the North Staffordshire regi- ment, now proceeding up the Nile to Wedy Halfa, a camel corps with a battery of Maxim guns is also starting at once.
Ten steamers have arrived at Wady Halla with material for the extension of the "znilway along the Nile from Saras to Abarber.
The entire British and Egyptian forces will, it is arranged, asserable on April 1st. It is Expooted, though it is not yet definitely settler, that General Sir Herbert Kitchener, Birtar of the Egyptian Army, will have command of the expedition, and bat Major Gumeral tundle will command the second division, and Major General Hunter the third.
The Khalive, Abbas Paska, is greatly in terested in the movements of the troops, and in the course which scents are taking.
London 17th March.
The Dongola expedition gare rise to a debate in the House of Commons, last night.
The Hox. Georgo. Curzon, Parliamentary Under-Serrotary for Foreign Affairs, stated that infuances, wore at work in Africa, which if not checked might prore dangerous to the pence of Europe.
Sir William Harcourt said that he would not oppose the expolition if it were limited in its object and were intended sacrely to avert im modiate danger. Jut if it was to be regarded as the initiation of a forward polley for recom quering the Bondan the Opposition would most steadfastly oppose it."
Mr. Balfour said that Great Britian had tha most profound sympathy with Italy in the re- versos which had overtaken her in Abyssinia. The Scadan: he declared, was under im worsh ruls in the world. It was impossible to con ceiro a more boneficial change than to transfer it ́to Brifish influquor.
The Times has expressed its approval of a dual forward policy in the Soudan.
The Norne Fremga, a well-known Russia journal, repar is the expedition na implying the intention of Great Britain to reconquer the Sou. Jan. It consider abso that it will have the offest of indefinitely postponing the settergent of the Egyptian question.
Tandon, 17th March. By a power explosion on board the British stoaner Matadi, which decurret near Berua, off the west omat of Afrin, the vessel was destroyed and forty Lives aero lost. The aftern were. Jared.
Tho Portuguese Government has decided to expond at once £900,000 on new warships.
A disastrous nowstorm is reported from the district of Orsi, in Central Russia; 130 persons perished in the storm.
London, 18th March.
A committee of the United States -House of Representatives has recommended the passlug tof & Bill to prohibit the immigration of alione not possessing an American Consal's carpente
, ༔O" , as to their eligibility.
Tha Narel Committee of the United States House of Representatives' has rammended the building of four additional battleships.
Mr. Terbert Whitely, the member for Ashton-under-Lyne, kas moved a resolution in the House of Commons to the affect that the Government should endeavour to secure the world's agreement to a fixed ratio between gold and silver.
Mr. Goschen, the Chancellor of the Excho.. quer, said that the Government would 201 sbandon the present gold standard, although itay were willing to usgotiate. He considered, however, there was a very remote prospect of as international agreement on the subject being. arrived at.
Mr. Balfour, although bimself & bimetallist, said that he was of opinion that it was Jurpossible to force currency reform on the bankers, who distroated the proposed change.
London, 17th March.
The motion was adopted.
President Kruger has retained Sir Georgs Lewis and Bir K.T. Rád, Q.C., M.P., to watch the protectings on his behalf in the charge against Dr. Jamesm of having committed an offence under the Foreign Enlistment Ant
Londen, 18th March.
...)
ing of tires battalions will be stationed between Wady Halfs and heheh.
"
It in reported that owing to the best and the lowness of the Nile, the Commander-in-Chief of the British Army, Viscount Wolesley, bas advised that the expedition should net advance beyond Akashok until September.
THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS THURSDAY, APRIL 16rx, 1806.
ZIFF WEATHER.
CHINA ODAST-METEOROLOGICAL REGISTTE, 14TM APRIL, at 4 TIME
STATION.
level and
In answer to a question in the House of Com mans yesterday, Mr. George Curio, Farlin mentary Under-Bserotary for Foreign Affaire, atated that Her Majesty'a Government was not Windivostock20.37 27. pledged to Italy in regard to relieving Kassala Tokyo from investment by the Dervishes.
Nugamki London, 18th March. Changisi Information has been received regarding" Sharp Peak the movements of the Dervishes in the Soudan. Anjoy An-semy of 10,000 men is at Dongols, sal | Emitow 2,000 picked warriors are within 100 miles of thy Cister Egyptian frontior. Thero are also Dervishies Hongkong
at Murad Well.
SHIPPING REPORTS,
Victoria Park Gap Rook. Macao
Falchoi
Haiphong Bolinas
The British absomer". Durianus, from Amor | Muulla 13th April, had variable winds and fog.
The Guman steamer Dorotheu Hickviéra, from Moji: 10th April, had dense fog during all the
Voyage.
The British steamer Choysang, from Wahu and Chiakiang 10th April, kad foggy weather and light wind from port to port,
The British steamer Nassyong, from Binga pore 8th April, kad light N.E. winds and tro westher to Cape Padaan; fresh BB.E. sinds and moderata sea to lat. 20 N., light winds and bazy weather from there to port.
VESSELS PASSED. ÅNJER. Mar. 2, British bark Launberga, MoDougall, Dec. 16, from New York for Saigon.
25, British ship Tolanthe, Stanton, Feb. 29, from Manta for Loźdon.
25, Nod. tr. Boembing, De-Foer, Mar. 25; from Batavia for Rotterdam.
97, British ship Belkirk, Crowe, Feb. 27, from Hoils for Delaware Broakwater,
British ship Leanda, Dodge, Mar. 2, from Iloilo for Montreal.
COMMERCIAL INTELLIGENUE
ON GERMANY,
ON NEW YORX.-
|
230.00
20.37
Wiod.
Weather
Eni Insc
2.70
ChpBB. Jannes
15th APRIL AT 10 2.M
23
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Cantor
29.04.
20.03
20.88
0.02
Hongkong.... Victoria Pel Gup fick 20.67
Pakhoi
Haiphong... 23.07 Bolino 20.92 Matalu
Cape 8. Janes.
20.92: 10
On the 18th at 11a, Foreceti-Barometer stewly r medonia 8.E. winds: elaswory, mequally.
Baromoter...
HONGKONG MEGTHIER
Feoviran
day pa
Gu data 10a.m.
On dati
20.FI
20.80
S.BE.
$8.6.
0.02
Temperature.
Bumidity
Direction of wind ...
Weather
Bain
tant open ni toparon el
Zwart open air unperature on the létra, -BAROMETER rednerd to 22 degrees Fahr. at a lovel
Apne in the chada in degrees Parenhet, 3-Hum:rrit porwentage of saturation, the humility af air catarato with insirĒure being 100.
DIRECITOŇ or yas Waxu to two points.
to Beaufort Scale.
FORCE OF TAK WIN skz: a desobed
ON THE WRATHRIL: hverdag d. drizzling rain; f. tom ploomy; b. bit; lighting:rundus; r. initility: . dew fuck).
paring showers; eslly; e F. G. FIGG,
First Assistant.
rela; 5. sagi
—
Hongkong Oleervatory, toth April, 1895. MESHES, FALCONER & O's more, April 15th. Barcizeler DA....20.90 Therm. 91.3.(Wet bulb) 75 Bazumeter 13.M... 20.88 Tharu 1 rat. (Wet bulb 75 Barometer 4 T. 20.84 Therni 4 P.sc. (Wetbudb) 74 Thermom.9.1977 Then. Maajuus 27 Thermos. I ....77 Therm Minimus (over Thermo. 4 P.M... 77 siplic
-70
CLOSING QUOTATIONS.
WEDNESDAY, 15th April. EXCHANGE
ON LONDON
Telegraphic Transfor
Bank Bills, on damard
:2/2) 2/21
Bank Bills, at 30 days' sight.
Bank Bills, at 4 months' night
2,21
Credits, at 4 months' sight
22
Documentary Bills, months':
ON PARIS.
Bank Bills, on demand. Credita, at 4 months' sight..
2.74
On demand....
Bank Bills, on demand
Credits, 60 days' sight.
Telegraphis Transfor
181
Bank, on demand.....
1841
ON
CALCUTTA
Telegraphic Trander
184
Bank, on demand
1844
Os
SHANGHAI -
Bank, at sight.....
"Private, 50 days' sight
·ON YOKOHAMA,— ·
On demand
1 %'pu.
11. 20
2. 10.
C. in.
On demand
164 % pш.
H 10
*
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5 194 - £0.
17
10 15
52
.1% pm.
1010
Bail.
TH
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water.
ON: BOMBAY
ON TANILA
ON SINGAPOEL-
On demand gen SOVEREIGNS, Bank's Buying Rate ...9. GOLU Lear, 100 fine. per tael... 48.00
*
Bask
JOINT STOCK SHARES.
COMPANY.
¿PAID OF-{ QUOTATIONS,
761.25, sellors $12519 pet prény, nomina!
Hongkong & Shai.. China & Jagua, pel·
Do.' ordinary. Do. deferred
Xati. Bank of China
B. Shark...... Foun. Sharta.. Bell's Asbestos E. A..... Brown & Co, H. Ch Campbell, Mors &C. Carmichiel & Co. China Sugar c Dakin, Cruick & Co.j Dairy Form Comm Fennick & Ch, Gen Greed-Island Ceaient... H. & C. Bakery........ Hongkong & É. thus .... Engkong Electric
H. H. L. Travy... Hongkong Hote...... Hongkong Toe H&K. Whol & (.. Hongkong Rupe. H&W Pock Інвигалос
Canton
China Fire..... Chips Trailers...
Hingkong Fire North Chin Strait...... Umon Yangiste
Land and Building
1.Int Investment.
Humphreys Estate... Kowloon Land & B West Foint Building
Mining
Chartontage
Je ebi....... .New Balmord
Oliver's Miney A
Dis B. Punjom
Do. (Pretrene),
4o nominad £1 £3, tmye
£8 $62, sales & sellers £1 $115, buyere 15a. $9
--HONGKONG TIDE-TABLE-
38on. 20
16h to 22nd April,
TheS WATER
LOW WATSE,
HongkongHeight. Jean Times
Hongkong Height, Dean Tirs
No inferior
་་
Might low
W 11 32
10
No inferior
bigh
36 A
Tura, 21
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nor lose.
West
1.2.
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water
'water,
10 430 10
war low puter. £230 10
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WHISK
Blend,
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UTLEE PALMER & CO. WINE SHIPFERS SINCE 1815, ⠀ Who have consigand thote Branda to our care
for over half a century. Apply to G. C. ANDERSON, Moss, JARDINE, MATHESON & JE,
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THE HONGKONG LAND INVEST- ...MENT AGENCY.CO., LD, Hongkong, 11th April, 1998.
41
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(With Immediate Possession),
rouSE in ELLIOT CRESCENT,
H ROBINSON ROAD."
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Apply to
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TU LET.
RAVENSHILLEAST and WEST, in
·
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BANKS
RE CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA,
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INCORPORATES HY RUTAL CHARTER, 185
HEAD OFFICE, LONDON
CAPITAL PAID-UP. Reserva LabiLITY OF SHARK PHOLDERS LO
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VESSELS EXPECTED.
SPASERD TRO CANAL DE OUTWARD37th March Breconshire, Glan garry.—lut April-Hertha, Milz, Natal, Teucer-4th April-Hoyuu-7th April Pathan, Myrmidon, Aggi St. Bonald 11th April Hector 34th April-Glenagle, Karlsruho HOMEWARD 7th April-Borneo, Belions.
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- £800,000 £350,000 INTEREST allowed on Current Account the rate of 2% per wanute on the Daily balanton
On Fixed Deposits for 12 mouth 4 par centish mail of the 20th March. toft Singapore on
Ho
TH. WHITEHEAD,
Manager, Hongkong Houghong. 18th Boptember, 1895. FIG 【ONGKONG & SHANGHAT BANK-
ING CORPORATION.
PAID-UP CAPITAL
$10,000,000 Reserva Fund
8 5,760,000 RESERVE LIABILITY OF PROPTons.$10,000,000.
COURT OF DIRECTORS:
A MCCONACET, Beg.-Chairman. ST. C. MICHAELSEN, Esq.-Deputy Chairman 1358
Hon. J. J. Bell-Terling G, B. Dadwall, Bay. 1.D. R. Suascon, Esq.
TO BE LET.
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A. FOUR-ROOMED HOUSE and SIX ROOMED HOUSE'in IronMoon Terrace. TWO SEMI DETACHED HOUSES at KOWLOON,
CHAMBERS at WILD DELL BUILDINGS, Apply let m
HUMPHREYS ESTATE & FINANCE THE BORNEO COMPANY, LIMITED CO., LIMITED.
Hongkong, 3rd March, 1896.
TO LET.
Ο
RDERS can be Bocked and lafes Supplied en Application to the Undersigned for:→ TEAK SQUARES, PLANES, SCANTĪJIGS, AND BOARDS.
PLANED, TONGUED, aur GROOVED TEAB BOARDE.
TRAK SHINGLES.
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Shanghal. P. WADE GARDNER, Esq.
THE ENGLISH WAL The P. & O. aténner Zaponna, with the Eng
Monday, the 13th instat 3 p.m., and may be expected here on or about Baturday, the 18th ist This Packet brings mplias to letters despatched from Hongkong on the 13th Feb.
THE AMERICAN MAIL. The O. &0.steamer Belgic, with the American wal of 21st alt, lett Nagasaki on Tuesday, the 14th inst, at 4 pm, and may be expected here on or about Saturday, the 18th inst
The P. 3. steuer Pertt, with the American nil, left San Francisco for this part, via Toko- hama and Nagasaki, on the 30th
The O. & O. stammer Coptic, with the Ams riom mail, left. Ean Francisco for this port via Yokohama and Nagasaki, on tho thirst
THE AUSTRALIAN MAIL
The C. N. stouter Thiyonu, from Australiaz parts) left Port Darwin on the th inst. For this port, and may be expected about Sanisy. the Dth inst..
THE INDIAN MALL, The steamer Chelydry, from Caloutta and Straits, loft Singapore for this port on the
LONDON BANKERS-LONDON & COUNTY BANK-vening of the 13th inst., at 6 o'clock.
ING COMPANY, LIMITUD
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ON FIXED DEFORTIS.
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LIMITED.
1ST FLOOR of No. 12, QUEEN'S ROAL AUTHORIZED CARTAL
SUBSCRIRED
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FOR PRICKLY HE17, Bingworm, ÅÇME, ITCH, ECZEMAS, PROBIASIN,
The bright of 42 pa-lavelinsbron determtatd, frame tidal oberstatuene of 1857 and 1882, 185,87 ftet uhove zero of the tide range at the Kowlast Tidal Observatory.; and the Lorar-water (lydiny Bgdag Tides, to which datums the Have
as K97 fret above wer
bogats in these Tables are triod with a sina figa (-)
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$10 $5, los
$258, ellers
$10 ($16, coliers- $50 $36 210 5100, layers $8 $7.25, les
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Mills
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good value. Price $12.00 per 1-dozen bettlas.
SHERRIES. AMOROSO,
The Earl Misa's chipping, Price $16.75 per 1 dozen bottlen, LA TORRE.
Price $1400 per 1 dozen bottles. Pars and natural Wine; a torio, WHITE SEAL SHERRY Popular st the Clab
Dry, delicate, and of time flavour. Price $17.75 per 1 dozen bottles.
I
CLARETS
in Quarts and Pints CHATEAU MOUTON.
For a good after dinner Wine wo recommend Chuis.
Price $26.75 per 1 dozen bottles. LAROSB.
This is a very allractive Clarot, of good bongast,
Frice $15.75 per 1 dosan bottles, MARGAUX-MEDOC. A breakfast Claret. Price $8.75 per 1 dozen bottles.
LIQUEUR BENEDICTINE, D.O.M. Price $33.50 per 1 dozen bottles.
Agents SIEMISSEN & Co., HONGKONG, W. ROBINSON & CO.
150 PLANDS FOR HIRE où MONTHLY PAYMENTS
PIANOS REPAIRED EQUAL TO NEW- WORK WARRANTED.,
TUNING DY EXPERIENCED MENÜÜLT,
SECOND HAND --P1&NO8-CHEAP.
SINGAPORE
"POPULAR AND CREMONA" MODEEN
$300, $350-$385.
-5 & 6 Oor. PIANOS $175-$295.
ALL GUARANTEED FOR CLIMATE.
ILLUSTRATED CATALOGUES FEEL.
MUSIC, STRINGS, AND MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS.
140-Rover, Broskal- REPORT OF THE ACADÉMIE DE MÉDECINE
mann & Co. 15,--Bope Factory
Per German steamer Kriemhild, sailed on the 121.Daly, W.. 3rd April :---From Hongkong for Høyre-41 || 75--David, A.J., Res. . rolls matting, 166 bales canez, 150 bonds tea, 60David & Co., Sf. — Do Man, Bealt and 107 balsa bambooware For Havre option 123--Detoxive
(China) Hambary-210 cases camphor, and 26 cases blackwoodware, For Havre option Hamburg 25.-kek, Aberdeen option London cases camphor. Fer Havre 20-Dock Company and/or Hamburg and/or London and/or 41-Dodwell Carlile Mr. Chamberlain, Secretary of State for the Antwerp-10 eason bristles. For Hamburg 58-Electric Company
180-Edye, Surg Capt, Colonies; continues to parley with Frasident 188 packages ones, 8 casas chinawarn, 200 cases
Hes Kruger with reference to the constitation of cassia buds, 210 cases broken caseid, 25 boxes-Electric the charter of the British South Africa Com vermillion, 6 casio toastioks, cases hair) 16 14-Fenwick, G60, &C. pany. He refuses to modify article IV. but cases gamboge, 70 cases bristles, 135 bales 74-1atcher & Co, his debelen to control the police and military feathers, 15 packages rattanware, 59 balea:13kunde, Price & Cu. forces of the Company has largely removed the rathaus, 105 cases camphor, 377 prokages fire- 182-Gurk, JH, He. objection to the continuance of the charter. crnokerz, 601 packages tas, 50-essoa, galinute, 127, Gerlach Dr., Res B-Sachse, P., Best
In the Italian Chamber of Deputies yesterday | esses private offoots, and 18 packages sundrier. 48.--G8 Cop. Et Potus the Premier, the Marquit di Budini, stated that For Hambray option Lendon-–15 cases bristles, Generel Baldissere, the Commander-in-Chief of and 15 case case. For Antwerp-4 casks the Italian, forces in Abyadata, had been in- soy, nad 8 cases tubeovo. structed to opteinthe bestterms of peace possible. Fer P. & 0. stomer Formosa, ealed on the 5 Godown Co., Office. Italy did not desire to hold the province of 7th April For Manchester-100 bales waste 21-todown, Kerusie Tigro, or to make Abyssinia en Italian pro- silk. For London-2,486 bales hemp from Godown, Kowloon tectorate. He asked for a predit of 140,000,000 Manila, 377 packages tes from Amoy, 60 bales 33-Godown, West Point lirn (£5,600,000). The Premier's spesoh was waste silk, 140 ans chinawar, 24 cases black-Government House received with epplause.. |
woodware, 5 cases silk piece goods, 70 Lasies canES, 100 bags galingal, 116 casks glugor, 50 eur. Harling Buckman
· Menzel· ginger, and 53 packages sundries.
60-Harling, G. Res.,
Harrison, W. Lies 2-Hurtigan, Stedmar
The Seunte has passed a resolution thanking the British Parliament for the sympathy or pressed by that body for Italy,
London, 18th March.
In the Italian Chamber of Deputing yester
lay, the Fremier. the Marquis di Radini mado
Par P. & O. steamer Kuins-i-Hend, sailed on the 9th April-For London-140 bales canos,
|
62--Bailors' House
17.- Do West Point | £-Sanitarium, Poklon 31-Gibb, Livington & Sasson & Co., M.S.
Co.
19.Sheran & Co- $1eussen &C. 193-p & Sydai Fue
50----Harbour Oks
try, San-ki-wan
100-perry Flute Co.,
-Sudan Dr. Res. $1-Suave, G. K. Office 32-Biotens, G. R. Der 38. Sul Kut Bank 14.-Telegraph Cas 28-Tones, A., Res. 157-Tong Les Chan,
Office
balas waste silk, 4 pankages sundries, and 10,680 lbs. ecugod. For France-845 bales ...and Keanie, Dis 138-Tung Lee Chinn,
Bau-ki-w
51Trum Station, Peuk
OF FRANCE.
Apollinaris
THE
QUEEN OF TABLE WATERS."
The results of the recent investi
101-11, C. & M. Scan-18-Watson & Co. gations in Paris and the Report of the
ixel Co., Ollico 7-Whiloy, W, Res 102-LC & A. Step
bal Co, What
a statement regarding the attitude of the Gov. raw silk, 1 case silk piove goods, and 7 cases onrien.15.-Histell, D., Ret orament in regards to Abyssinia. - It was, he For Milan 40 bales raw silk. For Gibraltar 118Him Keo & Co. declared, their intention to "osure for Italy a 100 packages tea, 2 cases silk piece goods, and 37 Holliday, We&C 03-Tong Kes Strong and durable position ja Africa, Thoy packages sandrios, TAKA were also determined to restore the prostage of, Per steamship Telona, sailed on the 81st the Italian arms. They were, added, re- March For London-5 bal brokon cassie, solved to adhere to the covenant of the Triple 7 cases bration, and 26 per merchandise For Allianer.
Hamburg-7 bales asuin beds, à bales brokan The Catra correspondent of the Times - casala, 20 cases begalu ail, 50 balss maer, 155 presses, the opinion that Indian troops would case camphor, and 505 halen feathers. For prove niors suitable for the arpadition than Hamburg, London, Antwerp-206 bales split British, owing to the extreme lect which will bamboo, hure to be encountered.
Blatin Praha, whose local knowledge of the Soodne is very extensive, will join the expedi
Hom
London, 18th March
The Anglo-Egyptain expedition against the Dervishes contiimas to excite muah interest in political circles.
I connection with the disposition of the troops, it is stated that o reserve force consist
New Malwa
2/6 years Old Malw
OPTUM.
$760 $760
allowance
2 lo
47 years Old Malwn.
Petua (New) ..... Painn (Old). Benares (New)
740
87278
Benares (Old)..
$790
Hongkong de leur
57--Wickham, W. H, 14-Wing Kee Se Du
Ites
84.-Honglin Sure Wing, Kw & Co,
had Banking Coepn Offici
hal Bank Mon M Godown.. 1. II. Tolerangh 20-Woolley A., Ras 128A.-Hongkong Fire 19A-Woolfoy, Á., Ole Iranco C 83.—Wo Kee & Co. Hongkong Hel 12-Yon, A., Pmyn Cen
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Inreas of Free
No. 15.
Neto Address:-PRATA CENTRAL
W. STUART HARRISON, Manager.
Jonkung, Februsy, 1890,
13599
Académie d 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: CARLOWITZ
Co.,
HONGKONG, CANTON, SHANGHAI, TIENTSIN AND HANKOW
THE CANADIAN MAIL-
The C. P. cteatar Emprare of India, from Vamennver, Ac,, nemvad of Kebe at 3.30. p.m. Tuosley, the 14th inst, and left again at midnight of eme day.
MERCHANT ŠIBANERS,
The China Mutual steamer Hyeon, from. Gangry and Liverpool, laft Singapore for this port on Bainlay afternoon, the 11th inst, and may be posted here on or about the 17th inst... The D. D. R. stannor Erato, from Hamburg. Left Singapore for this port er. the morning of the 12th inst., and may be expected hers on or about the 19th inst
The 0. S. 8. Co.'s steamer Telamon, froma Liverpool, Iaft Bingapore on the morning of £1,000,000. | the 12th fast, and many in expected bure on.or ................£ 500,000 |about Saturday, the 18th just.
HEAD OFFICE-HONG5080,
-COUET OF DIRECTOGE
Tho N. G. Lateamer Leliabre Left Bombay on the h inst, And wag in expected here na. or about the 28th inst.
Tin N. T.. steamer Hiroshima Afaru, fcom Bombay loft, Singapora för this port on the
D. Chaos Em. [ ChowTusa'Shane, Lay. H. STOLAKUNY, E KWAN HOI CRUEN, Exth inst. CHAN KET SAN, E.
..Chief Manager.
GEO. W. F. PLATFAIK.
Interest for 12 Months Fixed
Hongkong. 17th November, 1803
TH
114
HE MERCANTILE RANK OF INDIA,
LIMITED.
AUTHORIZĦU CAPITAL,
ABSORBED
PAID UP
BANKELS
£1,500,000
£1,125,000
£ 562,500
LONDON JOINT STOCK BANK, LIMEED.
INTEREST allowed on Currunt Accounts ut the rate of 2% per annum on the Daily balance ON NEW FIXED DEPOSIT§--- For 12 months
3
....
342.
DEPOS118 RENEWED ON OLD TREMS.
DJ WL TAYLOK,
Manager, Hougkong. Hongkong. 11th December, 1905.15
HONGKONG SAVINGS BANK:
THE Business of thiabove Bank is continued by the HONGKONG AND SKANÝ- HAI BANKING CORPORATION. Rules may be obtained on spplication.
INTEREST on deposita is allowed a 33 PER CENT. per anan
Depositors may trasfer at their option balances of $100 or mora to the HONGKONG AND Shanghai Bane to be placed on FIXED DEPOSIT at PER CENT, per annum.
For the TONGKONG AND SHANGHAI
BANKING CORPORATION, ̈·
T. JACKSON;
Chief Manger.
Hongkong, Ist August, 1805.
DAYIN CORSAR &
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MERCHANT NAVY
- NAVY BOILED
LONG FLAX **
RELIANCE CROWN
TARPAULING
SONS
The P. & O. otumor Ceylon left. Singapore for this port on 'tho Lith inst.
The N. P. stommst Victorii arrived at Yoke- hams on the 9th inst, and exiled for this port vi porta ef call on the 10th inst.
The Chine Mutual steamer Hoyune, from Glasgow, Liverpook, and Newport, paseal the Canal on the 4th inst, and may be considered de at Singapore unor about the 23rd iust.
· POST-OFFICE NOTICE.
PBAR DELIVERY closes at Post. Ufco ut 11.30a.m. and 9 piu. or în Letter Boxes in the Cars by 32 and 330 o'clock Trains. Letter Buros at Peak will in cleared at 12.30 and 4.
will be fquent in the Chronicle and Directory. The Postal Guide for 1890, revisor to date, xx. This is the only authorised complete Suminary of Postul information published in Hongkong
The authorised List of Mails issued' in ecuncation with this paper is the one published ties each day in our Extra, which is rurrouted-- to a much later bear dun that givu belor,
A MAIL WELL CLOSE
For Baipong-Per Horgking, to-day, the 16th just.. at 11.30 4.11.
For Aney and Mabila.-Per Zafiro, to-day, the 16th ins, at 11.30 a.M.
For Saigon.Per Eton, today, the 16th inst... at 11.50 AM.
For Shanghai-For Gongylo to-day, the 18th inat, ob 11.30 AM.
For Saigen Per Petrarch, to-day," the 16th inst., at 4.50 ..
For Kobe and Yokohama.Per Strathnews, to-day, the 18th inst., at 5.00 .3
For Bingapute, Fonang, and Calcutta.÷Por Apcar, to-morrow, the 17th just, at 5.00 P.. For Fort Darwiu.. Thursday Island, Grek 18-town, Townsville, Brisbane, Sydney, and Mal Louro-Per Urine, to-morrow, the 17th inst. At 5.00 PM.
CANVAS
ARNHOLD, KARBERG & CO,-
Bole Agents.
FOR SALE
For Nagasaki, Kol, aid Yokohama Per Ferasa, on Friday, thu 11h inat, st, 11.80 1.
For Shanghai. Kobe, Tokohaou, Pistoriu, B.C. and Tacoma Wash-Far Victoria, on Thursday, the 30th inst., at 11.30.7.
MAILS BY THE UNITED STATES PACKET.
The United States Mail Packet China will big despatched Jo THURSDAY, VINÅET PËRF & FILS, REINS tha th April, vità Mails for Jogan, San Prenaisen, the United States, Canada, Honolulu, Para, &, which will be closed as followe 11,00 AM. Registry cgurx.
Established 1919.
CHAMPAGNE GROWERS AND
SHIPPERS.
Skip only the Finest. Quality; Extra Dry (Ciraun Soal)
LACTS, WEGENER & CO.
Sols Agents.
Hongkong, 17th May, 1895.
FOR SALE.
17074
11.30 AM Post Oftes closes, but correspondence insy be posted on board the Packet with Life Fes of 10 cents extra Postage until the time of departure.
MAILS BY THE BRITISH PACKET.
The British Contract Packet Prakautur will be despatched on THUESDAY, the 23rd April, with Mails for the United Kingdom.
HAS. HEIDSIECK'Sarepo, nnd countries beyond,.via Brindisi to the
C CHAMPAGNE, 1989, WHITE SEAL
$30 per cas of 1 Juzon quarts. $...... For ease of 2 dozen pints.
KRESSMANN & CO.
E D.
RED AND WHITE BORDEAUX WINES.
C. G. HIBHERT, & QO'S
HOTTLED ALE & STOUT MAINZER BEER.
STEMSSEN & Co.
13 Hongkong, let February, 1896.
FOR SALE.
mob,
Straits Settlements, Netherlands Indio, Ceylon, Adou, Egypt, Malta, and Gibraltar.
The following hours will be observed in desing the mails for Europe, &er,
8 8.09 Am-Posting of Prices Current and Că;
HAMPAGNE MONOPOLE
HEIDSIECK & CO. REIMS, PULTRYORS TO THE IMPERIAL AND Royal COVET AT BERLIN AND TO THE (MPERIAL COURT OF BUKSIA. MONOPOLE RED SKAL (median day).
Do.,"sea Do.
DET D
RED, FUIL *GULD Fort: (dry). ·
do. (extra dry). CARLOWITZ & CO.
Sole Agents
For Hongkong, China, and Japen.
(1359
JUST LANDED
CHAMPAGNE EUGÈNI CLICQUOTI
Per Caso dos. Fints $28.00. SOLE AGENTS FUI CHINA AND JAPAN
E. RICCO & CO.,
Hongkong.
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Hongkong, 12th September, 1693. WATERBURY
ATCHES
WA
Beri "La Ledy's Size, 34.50 h Series "J" or: Geute Bize, 31.50 anch
Series "E" or Goat's Bizo, 82,00 eich
Apply to
THE MITSUI BUSSAN KAISHA,
8,. QUEEN'S ROLU CENTRAL.
Hongkong, 30th December, 1895.4
L'ulars causes.
1
10,00 A.M.—Registry, verses.
10.30 AM-Posting of omspapers, books, and
patterns cosses.
17.00 A.-Mail aleus.
LATE LITTERS may be posted froin 11.10. A) with It conte late jee np to 11.50 A.M., aftor which, hour they may be sent on beard with the sun telefers.
MAILS BY THE CANADIAN PACIFIC BAILWAY CO'S PACKET.
The Canadian Mail Packet Empress of fadie will be despatched on WEDNESDAY, the 20th April, wh Malls for Shanghai, Japen. the United States, Capndo, ka, which will be closed as follows:
10.00 .. Begistry censos
11.00 Post Offies clases, hat correspondence may be posted on board the Packet with the Late Fes of 10 coute extra postage
Y
natil time of departure,
EE
生怡
SANGUD
COAL MERCHANTS,
have always 'où hund
LARGE STOCKS OF EVERY DESCRIP-
·TION OF COAL
Address Card of 'Mesars: KWUNG SANG & Co No. 68. PRAYA.
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CEMENT
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SOLE AGENTE VOR CHINA,
HOLLIDAY. WISE & CO
(732 Hongkong, 11th April 1963
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TOT RESPONSIBLE FOR DEUTS Neither the CAPTAINS, the Acunis, uer thợ“ OWNERS, will be RESPONSIBLE for any DEBT contracted by the Officam on the Crews of the following Vessels during their stay in Hongkong Harbour:
ALDEELNY, Brit str., Nicholus-Close ALTMORE, Brit, str., Watson-Showan & Co. AUBATOON APCAR, Bril. str. Hanson David
Bassoon, Sony & Co.
BENLAWERA, Hrit sir. Webster-Gibbs
Tavingsicu & Caz BENMOUS, Brit. str. L. Boutilliny---Gibb,
Livingston & Co.
COLORADO, Amer; ek, Junge Order. ESMERALDA, Brit. zohr., Harrison-—1)yder. Erox Brit. tr., Brophy--Order: FORMOSA, Brit, bk., Obrlog-Melchors & Co. GLOUCESTER Carr, Brit. str., Boll Master. Lver A NICKELS, Amr. ship, Niohole
Reuter, Brückelmann & Co. ·
TAM O'SHANE, Amr. eh., Peabody--Captain: 12283 VELOCITY, Brit, bk., Martin-Chinese,.