Central Nowa Lid - Foreign Telogranos. The War in the Bash Desperate naval engagement, Two Chinoso battleships eunk. The Japanese losses on lanil A Japanese General killed,
Central News telegram.
Wei-hai-wei (via Tallenwaa).
Tuesday.
The Chinese fleet has practically ensed to exist. The two groot battleshipe, the Ting. yuan and the Chun-yuen have susk md the other vessels of the onerity's squadron are within admiral. Ito's grasp.,
"The hardest day of ighting for the Japanese dout was last Sunday.
The British steamer Choytony, from Smitom 2nd May, had flus cher vesther.
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DEPARTED.
The teinpertuons weather which prevailed during Friday and Saturday kopt the main squadron in shelter. The other hips had. to watch the two extrances té the harbour and their work gave greater opportunities for
Per Mirzapore ntr.. for Bhanghai from Hang- seamanship than for gunnery, Thar engaged the island forts occasionally and exchanged kong-Mrs. U. B. N. Dodd and child, Messrs. shota with the Chinese warships, but the land. Barrett and WJ. Lister. From London- Messis, H. Keighley, Barrett, Mains, K. Hann- batteries did most of the warm werk.
"But Sanday was Nary's day, althougà theon, and A. Gracto, From Brindis-Mr. B. and Halharias, ware ni lile. Alraoat with day. mosk the fleet pugned fire apon the Liskang. ferta which replied vigorously. Ths bombard mont soon became terrifio. The flagship and several other big ships were in position outside the bay and concentrated their fire pen the castorn island batterius, second division rained shell upan Fort Zhilt,
The bombardment had scarcely commenced when the Chinese foot joined in very gallantly. The grant battleship Ting-yon need her thirty- roven ton guns without effect, but she succeded in drawing some of the Japanese fire from the island forta te herself. The Laiguen, a smaller ship, stood towards the Japan and fought wall, sustaining nonsiderable damage and viny casualties. Two of the Chinese gunbeute took an active part in the defence and over and over again exposed themselves to destraation, but they were not bully, damaged. These four vesels worn fought with determination until darkness per in. Then the firing ecasal ou both sides. The hornburdment had used in mengo damage to the Chinese, particularly at Zhih. In that fort many mon must have boos killed and wounded. Several guns were die mounted, and towards the close of the £ght las fire from Chinese batteries slackerad in a marked manner. With guns disabled, gaziners. killed, and ammunition clearly running ghort, it was evident the place could not held on much longer/
Tho sea was still rough en Sunday night, but none of the Japatiose ships sought shelter It was conddoutly expected find such of the Chinese ships as conlu run would endeatour to ascape during tonight. Both exits were there- for blocked by the Japanens feet. Admiral Ting, however, shade no move, and this sacron wan soon in its old position under the shelfer of Linking when morning broke. It had been learned in the mountinle from prisoner katon on shore tist Admirsi Ting bed, iured a general order to his captains that oven if the defences on tho piviuland should fall into the nemies' honda the warships must rotain inside the harbour and he the Liukung forta to destroy tho anemy's" floot. Every officer was ordered to remain at his post aušil the last under pain of dishonour and oath...
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The bombardmoit yras resumed on Monday. The Japanese fleet ongaged betli forts and abips" and the land batteries, bomberded the Chinese squadron. The operations weiri -agreplica 'of: those of the previous day. The fire from ZhihAGENTS for the above Company, are pragured continned weak, and the Chinese, battleships to ACCEPT RISES against FIRE ut Current
wera so repeatedly and badly hit that their guns were handled with difficulty nad with less spirit. Finally, towards the close of the light, both of the enemy's batllezaps Ting-yuen and Chun- you were disabled. They gradually settled down and at length foundered, amid loud shouts of triumph-from the Japaness on hand and sea. As this despater is being sont eft to Yung Cheng the Japanese are preparing to carry Lin- kang by storm. The other Chinose ships are in distress,
Central Nows, Ltd-Foreign Telegrams. The Oparations in Manobarin, Catial News Telegram.
*** Kaiping, Wodneslay. The Chinese foroos in the vicinity of Yin- chow have received further large additions with- in the past few_chuys,"
That shower how the tale was spun out. There was not only amplification, but the addition of incidents for which there was no authority in the original. Counsel then read the telegram published in the Sangkai Mercury, which was, I said, obvinely from the same source and was of 216 words. But the complaint of The Times was more secious still, for the original telegram came from Shanghai, whereas that supplied to The Times purported to come from Wai.hai.vel, where the engagement had taken place. That- moth of ampliGention and not boon confined te que telegram, hat had baon aystematic. Ha recnaded to give further instances of expansion,
The Undersigned, Inving bean appointed
Rates
FI
STEMSSEN & Co.
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The Undersignd, having been appointe AGENTS in the abore Company, are prepared to ACCEPT RISKS,sgainst FIKE of Chiront Rates.
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Hongkong, 16th November 1872
THE MANCHESTER FIRE ASSUR
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Company we oro prepared to accept EUROPEAU Having hoor appointed Agents of the aboye" and CHIKESE RISKS at current rates.
HOLLIDAY, WISE & CO.,
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1858
and read the following expanded telegram sent NORTH BRITISH AND MERCAN
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ChioFoo, Briday.
Tho lund batteries as Weihai-wui wore enp- tured after two hours vigorous bombardment. After the first two batteries were captured the Chinese troops offered but a poor resistance and were only concerned for their own safety,
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"DAKLANUS, 6 Reotis, Turf Tonus FENWICKS from the Colony, Mr. WILLIAM R
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Central News Telegram.
Cloton, Friday morning. The bombardent commence this morning, the Japanese firing from the captured Chinese forts pou batteries on Lea Kung Tar Island: The Chinese repliud steadily. The Japanese
ertisers are Hepping some distance from shorsHENIX FIRE OFFICE,
and their are is esultory. No attempt bos been made, to enter the harbour, Admitral Itn,
bustias fouring cupados, having to desire, pat his crater against strongly-constructed forte.
"The Japanese are diroling few shots against the imprisoned Clinese ships. The evident intortion is to capture then as they are." The jury would be surprised to hear timt the original telegram centained, two words only. viz.Waihi wai taken," In other cases, 41 wurds ware expanded to 447, 9 increased to 69; in one telogram them was an 'ollation to the "Tapanes fourth charge, whereapon the expanded telegon gave a graphic descrm tion of the three previous charges, as to which the original was silent. The entire number of telegrama ręceived by the Central News' con tained 7,413 words, and there had been sent, to stal published in The Times 3,599 words, which included 3,487 words representing 17 telograms for which there appeared to be no authority at all. When it was remembered that the Central Nows was paid fid. a line the excess amounted to a large arm of money, The Times had not brought this notion to fecover heavy damages, but it was claimed that 'the money which bad been paid for these fabricated telegrams ought to be refunded.
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The British strainer Osborne, from Moji and Class Foreign and Chinese Bislas ut Current PRIORY LODGE, 5, BONHAM ROAINESS in Huuskong or Shanghai. Thorough
· Kobe 9746 April, had moderate winds and ves ↑ „Rates. with overcast sky throughout. At times heavy showers.
The Chinese steamer Fualiki, from Shanghai 130th April, hid fresh B. vind und rainy wea ther from Shanghai to Oaksen, thence to port moderate EN.. wind and fine weather.
The British steamer Chingtur from Kobe and Moji 25th April, and fresli variable airs and dongo for from Moji to Ookson; from thence to port strong N.E, breeze and cloudy, weather, with moderate ED.,
STERSSEN & COP
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Hengkoug, 29th May, 1895,
THE
USTRALIAN ALLIANCE ASSUR-
· ANGE COMPANY.
The Undersigned hoving bacn appointed ACNTs for the above COMPANY are propared to woept MARIND RISKS i fokdent Rates.
For Easther Particulars, apply to “ Mag
GIBB, LIVINGSTON & CO.. De Agenta. Hongkong, 16th March, 1896.. 1728
The British steamer Monchitus, from Shang. -hai-29th April, und light variable winds and coustaat rain from Stoep Island to Kioshana; from thence to Pedro Blauce strong wirds from- ko N.E. to N. und following ren; from thiends to port wind and eva more moderate.
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The British atanmer Nason from Panshow. 29th April Amby. 29th, and Swatow Jpg May, hid light B.N.End and thick foggy weather, san smouth throughout to Amoy. From Amoy light varishlo winde and thick foggy weather to Lamanacks from thence to Swntow light B.W. wind and clear weather From Swatey to port moderato.E.N.D. wind and on, sky cordy, In Foocho-Strs, Normandie Krim, Kansu, and Clara. In Away HM.B. Pigny, In Swator
Str. Teleng, Chaytang, and flashiel
A THE COTTISH INION AND NATIONAL
INSURANCE COMPANY, EDINBURGH AND LONDON, A
ESTADIJBURD 1824.
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LAO INVESTED FUNDS.
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CHAINS PAID
£6,000,000;
£1,950 KM; £1,000,000, €11,000,000,
PIRE INSURANCE offocial at CUR RENT LATEST PARTE DE Partienkurs may ba kad un application to
GIBB, LIVINGSTON & CO... eragente.
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IOUSLE, Nosnud, BataL405 English, French, Pianoforte, Singing, and
TERRACE.· ̈·
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BELILIOS & CO. Hongkong, Ist May, 1990, "
[1070823) „DRIVATE BOARD AND RESIDENCE
THE
M GILLANDERS. GLENEALY BUILDINGS. Hongkong, 9th January, 1890,-
BOARD AND RESIDENCE. OMFORTABLY FURNISHED OME ABO
Apply to Mrs. MATHER
2, Pedder's HR. „Hongkong, lut January, 1992.
વિના
મો જ તાજના સ્થા
R. J. REMEDIOS,
NOREIGN SAND, COLONIAL STAMP
DEALER,
A GAIN ROAD, HONGKONG,
For further reference, please apply,
P Post Office,
Amoy
AUCTION
PUBLIC AUCTION.
THE Undersigned has receivest Instructions
from the Underwritend to. Sell by PUBLIC AUCTION.
WEDNESDAY, the 6th MAY, 1886,
at 9.30 Pa
FOR SALE.
HAMPAGNE "MONOFOLE.
HEIDSIBOK & CO., REIMS. PURVEYORS TO THE IMPERIAL AND ROYAL COURT AT BERLIN AND TO THE IMPERIAL
CousT OF BUSSIA. MONOPOLE RED SEAL (medium dry).
Do. seg Eko FOIL)
(dry). Do.
GOLD FOIL)
do. (extra dry). CARLOWITZ & Co,
Bola Agents For Hongkong, China, and Japan.
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2”
DRY DO.
WORTH A GUINEA A BOX.
BEECHAM'S PILLS
FOR ALL
BILIOUS AND NERVOUS DISORDERS
ANNUAL SALE SIX MILLION BOZEŃ, The Is. Id; Bor contains 36 Pille. Price 50 Conte. Prepared ly by the Proprietor THOMAS BEECHAM, St. Holes, ENGLAND.
SOLE AGENTS for HONGEORG and the |ENYIRE of CHINA
751
WATKINS & 00-
65, Queen's Road Central, Hongkong. AVID CORSAR & SONS
DMERCHANT NAVY
utbin Bass Booms, Dapomr, BTENÉT, - THE DANISH STEAMOUR:"ACTIV," al now Hes in End Point, about 30 miles Weet of Haibow, North Court of Hainan..
With all hor MACHINERY RETEAM 2642] WINCHES, and one CAPSTAN, GRAN Anobore, Chains, Bosts, Ship's Stores, Pro-
Will be glad to send STAMPS on opproval vinjous, and Inventory hiyo been salved and
to any address on receipt of satisfactory rolar ore not included in the Bale.
MANTREN Gas or the fail of Hummer,
Is also prepareil to purolase used POSTAGE, For further Particulars, apply to STATS Jo Largo or Small Cuantities for Cash. Bauble AGENTS WASTED,
GED FLAMMERT,
Auctioncor,
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Liberal Discount Allowed 19494 Jongkong, 1st May, 1808.
NAVY BOLLED
LONG "FLAX
Manila.........
Weather.
Baju last
On the st 11,15 sim. Forecast Eurometge falling Fresh to Modern W. and E. Winds: fair.
HONGKONG REGINTEX.
Prition On date
day put 10 km.
Opiate ati..
·Barometer mm Temperature
23.03 73
21.07
23,58
75
T
Humidity
55
Dirvotiņu of wind ...........
Weatherfari Balanciamient
Di
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VESSELS EXPECTED.
THE GERMAN MAIL. The N D.. steamer Karkkrune, with the German mail of tim 6th April, left. Singapore on Friday, the let inst. at noon, aut may be expected here on or about Wolnerday, the Sih inst.
THE AMERICAN MAIZ.
The P. M: steamer City of Bio de Janeiro, with malls, fa, left San Francisc for this port vie Honolulu, Yokohanit, and Nagasaki, on the 16th ult
The O. &0. steamer Gaelic, with maila, 20 loft San Francisco for this port via Yokohama and Nagasaki, on the 25th nất.
- * *...* | THE. 6.USTRALIAN MAIL.
The F. & A. stanmer Airlie, from Australia, left Fort Darwin on the 28th alt, for this part. Chanel OTHE INDIAN MALL.
The steamer Kuteang, from Calcutta and Straite, left Singapore for this port on the lat May at 5 pm.
MERCHANT TEAMURS.
The P. & O. steamer Brindiet left Sugapore for this port on the 29th ult, at 8 p.m.
The Austrian. Lloyd's stoamor Maria Valerie, left Kobe for this port on the 30th April.
The E. & A. stenar Australian, from Europe, is dua bere on Monday, 4th May.
The 0. & 8. Co.'s. Eteamer Hector, from Liverpool, left Singaporo on the let inst, and may be expected bare on or about the 7th fast.
The aleamer Pathan left Singapore on the 29th xlt and is dua hore on or aboutthe 5th May.
The N. P. steamer Strathven left Theoms, on the 18th alt. for this port vin Joyan.
The C..M. steamer Pakling, from Glasgow and Liverpool, passed the Canal on the 25th l and may considered due Singapore on or about the 18th May,
PABBED THE CANAL
Ourwien-7th April-Myrmidon, Aggi St. Ronald-14th April-Giencyle, 17th April-Agamemnya, Ixion, Japan, Maza- gan. 21st April-Bombay, Caledonien, Fur Sung, B1th April Oceanien, Puk ling, Teren. 28th April-Genaron, Int May-Achilles, Aden, Depack, Nerite HOMEWARD 24th April Friggs. 1st May-
Tantalus.
POST-OFFICE NOTICES.
This Anthorised Eist of Maila issued in sonmaction with this paper is the one published twice each day in our Estia," which is corrected to x madh later hour than that given below.
PEAK DELIVERY cluson at Post Office at 11.30 am, and 3 p.m. or in Latter Boxes in the Cara by 12 and 3.30 o'clock Trans. Lettor Boxes at Peak will be cleared at 12.30 and 4 pm.
The Postal Guide for 1893, revised to date, will be found in the Chronicin and Directory. PX. This is the only authorised complete Summary of Postal information published in Hongkong.
A MAIL WILL CLOSE-
inst.. at 11.30 AM.
For Bingapore-For Pakhai, today, tho àth ~
For Shanghai, Nagasaki, Kobe and Yoke hams Per Manike, to day, the 4th ist, at 11.80-1.M.
For Singapore, Penang, aut Bombay-Per Letimiro, fo-day, the 4th inst., kt. 19,80, M..
For Pakhui and Haiphong.-PerHanvi, te-. day, the 4th inst., at 11.30
For Shanghal-Per Lycanoon, today, the 4th inst., at 8.30 P.M.
Hlynst open air temperature on the fed73 Lowest open wir touparature eu the 4. 20 I-BAROMETER ZWdvoní to 22 degreen Fabr. at a
at sea le
A lovel Z-TERTENAYEe in blue slundu to degrees Fulamakamita 3-Avěkýrt in popentage of saturation, the bankuty of || alzaturated with moisture being 100.
For Shanghai, Nagasaki, Maji, Hobe, and Yokobama-Fer Mogens, to-day, the 4th it, st 4.30 PM.
For Swatow Amby, and Foockow--For Namox, to day, the 4th inst, at 5,00 P
For Chefoo and Tientsin.—Ching Fing, to: morrow, the 5th inst., at 11.30 ..
For Port Darwin, Thursday Island, Cook- town, Townsville, Brisbane, Sydney, and Mel- bourne-Per Chingte, on Wednesday, the 6th inst., at 2.80 P.M,
For Singapers-Per-Irene, on Thursday, the 7th inst.: at 3.30 PM.
For Nagasaki, Kobe, and Yokohama Fer ducona, on Friday, the 2th inst, as 11.30 A.. For Singapore, Samarang, and Sourabaya- Por Onsing, on Monday, the 11th inst, at 7.30
P.st.
MAILS BY THE BRITISH PACKET. -- The British Contract Packet Fokini will be despatched on THUESDAY, the 7th May, with Maila for the United Kingdom, Europe,and intries beyond, via Brindisi; to the Straits Settlements, Netherlands India, Burnah, Ceylon, Adon, Egypt, Malta, and Gibraltar.
The following hours will be observed in closing the mails for Europe, &
8.00 A.-Posting of Prices Corrent and Cir.
culars ceases,
10,00 AM-Registry consos.
10.30 AM-Posting of newspapers, books, and
patterns ceases.
1196 A.M.Mail closes.
.....
LACE LETTERS may be posted from 11.10 A..) will: 10 cents late fee ap to 11.30 AM, after which hour they may be sent on board
with the same late fco.
RESOL.BLACKHEAD,
Most ErrorIVE and BEST PRESERVATIVE for TIMBER against RCAY, DRY ROT, and WHITE ANTI, etc.
T. BLACKHEAD & CO.,
Soap api Bods Factory, Hongkong, 20th February, 1896.
1507
REOLIN BLACKHEAD
Most Reliable ANTIBEPITC. Most effective DISINFECTANT, DEDEOLISEL,
and GERMICIDE. Unsurpassed na Hygienio Modian for Public Places, Dorest Use, Sick Boas, Water Closets, Drink, etc. Absolutely NON-POISONOUS Bor Cammie. Teo 2 to 4 Teaspoousfall in a quart of water,
FBLACKHEAD & CO.,
Scap and Sole Factory, Hongkong, 20th February, 1896.
GRIMAULT'S
SYRUP
OF HYTOPHOSPHITE OF LIME.
FOR DISEASES OF THE CHEST.
The original preparation prescribed by the loading modical authorities For CONSUMPTION, WEAK LENGE, BRONCHIAL IRRITATION, and OBSTINATE Couens, for the "last 30 years, with the greatest success. It continues to ratain ita reputation where other medicines have failed:
GRIMAULT'S SYEUP immediately arrests the
MERCTIDE OF THE WID to tan piata,
Cough, and NIGHTSWEATS, and the AFFETITE 5-BACK OPTax Wen nording to Bufort Brale, STATE OF THE WRATERS: b blue sky: a detached improves rapidly a fact soon demonstrated by chaude; d. driveling rain; fàing;. g. gloomy; hall; 1. an increase of weight and healthy appearance. lighting overout; p. passing showers! q. equally; r. rain; s. oow't. thunder; F. viiblity 1 w, dew (mệt)..
GBINAULT'S Syeur has arose colour, and is *F. G. FI60, Fint ásaksiant.
sold in flat oval bottles. Hongkong Observatory, 3rd May, 1816,
MEERS. FAÏANNEL & Co.'s RevETER, May 2nd. Barometer 9...30.07 Theryn. 9A.H. (Wet bulb) 68
·Haromoter 1 P.M...$0.03 Ther. 1 P.M. (Wet bulb) 70 Earometer 4 P.M.— Theno. 4 PM.(Wet bulb) --- Thermon 13.79 Thermi Maximum 78 Therwom. 1 P.M...73 Term. Minimun (over Thermom. P... nigh25g 70
Height, Mean Time Hocgkang
Heirde
IL in.
HONGKONG TIDE-TABLE.
4th May to 10tL
Han Werk.
Bongkang
LOW WATER.
· Muna Tue,
Mon.
No interdor
wator
No inferior
nor low-
water
CANTAS
10:15
13
28
Thiên
Mi.
Bati
971,-
Eus. 10
RELIANCE CROWN TARPAULINGANA
ARNHOLD, KARBERG & CO., Sole, Agents
TENT ING
SURGEON DENTIST. No. 10, D'AGUILAR STREET.
TERMLIVERY MODERATE, Cónsulation Taxe, Hongkong, 23rd September, 1891...
91%
13
010
BEWARE OF IMITATIONS. GRIMAULT & C15.—Paris. Sold by
A. S. WATSON & Co.-Hongkong.
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NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR DEETS
Neither the CAPTAINS, the AGENTS, nor the Owwane, will be RESPONSIBLE for any DEBT ontracted by the Officers or the Crewe of the following Vessels: during their stay in Hongkong Harbour:--
ARLOUN, Brit. str., Maray-Showan & Co. BERMORE, Brit. str., Le Boutillier-Gibb,
Livingston & Co.
FORMOSA, Brit..bk, Ohrleff-Melchera & Co. INCHDUNE, Erik atr, l'urso--Order.. Jacon ChrisTENSIŃ, Norw. str., Hason
... Chinese.
LOGY A. NICKELS, Amr. ship. Niskolami
Bouter, Brookelmaan & Co.
LYERMOON, Ger. et Honorman-Siemazen
& Co.
MAODUSY, Exit air, Thomson-Dodwell,
Beta Carliti, & Co.
The light of metu sea-lore her been detested, from the Mascore, Brit. str. Ross Bradley & Co.
disi observa;lona of 1987. 11889, da 5.97, Joet
-the Nida Kagent the dandal. Oba | OLYMPIA, British str., Trerbridge-Dodwet,
Lewar-weter Grunty. Spring-Tidon, to which
ilgate is for Tolite are Iuliol, as 30 Tanhoights the Tabice marked with
and the
the
sts below Loweriwatar Ovilinary Spring Tides, and should bu 776 ctra from the consisz RITE AIGTA
Corlill & Co.
SERATTIAN BACH, Brit, bk, Hanson--Master. Tax O'SHANTER, Amr, sh, Reabody-Captain." VELOCITY, Brit, bk, Martin--Oldoene.