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We have no hesitation in saying that our HONGKONG German friends Java noored very heavily over tha Chiabso in the latest row on Nanking, where 'n German drill instructor was ali bat murdered: in obedloace to the don't nail-bis-cars-to-the- TO THE EDITOR OF TIE “DAILY-PRESN." **
pump attitude of the highest. Chiness officials. DEAR SIR.We hopal not to bave occasion And not only have the captains of the Prinzess te again"olain, your indigence and that of Witheins and is brought the foreign-hating your readers, but the letter, from Mosers. J.oll Visomy Liu Kan-gib noverely to bock, Humphreys and Son in your last issue but they have, by comparison, also scored a almost makes it incumbent upon as to again vlotery over more redoubtable diplomatie rivals. ask you to give a space for a rejoinder. They Eave certainly shown that the fortiter Bexars. J. D. Humphreys and Bos lay in style of argament le eminently batter stress on the private nature of the oironlar titted for application to Chinese statesmontan instad to the Now Balmoral Co.'s share the suaveto in modo falion so long and holders on the 10th inst, but as the flagram fately pursued by British diplomatistsin Chira contained therein, which is the bone of conten- The fallacy of casing the staat hand in a tea botworn as appeared in the China Mail of govering of kil when he oat by Eurupesus he 9tà instar before the sirenler was in the to Chiness offeirls has in all verscienco been heads of the slaveholders, we contoud that it sufficiently exposed, but avons Into as fast world not be looked upon in of a private nature,year when the Knolong messure and the In regard to Mears, J. P. Humphreys having Szaebuen outrages were horrifying the world toll a member of our firm that they did not the British. Admiral on this station permitted read the telegram in the amo way of we had himself by robaffel and biaffed by done and that the transfer hd not bees Chang Chih-tang, the thes Viceroy at Non- ade, we freely admit that this was done, and king, against whom the British anys democ whilst admitting that they did so inform a
stration was direotot. Chang, it will be r momber of our them and regretting that the collected, put off seeing the Admiral on the writer of the circular was not told, of the fact ground of illness, ali opon faint that he did not before publish the droular, wo submit even take the cable to disguise, he was. (1st) that there wire no possible two ways of going about at the same time amongst the Ger rending the telegram as published by the mana- man officers and other officials. We pointed gets and that the stateurbit in our circular was out at the time the great mistake of the British in strict accordance with it: (2nd) That this or Admiral in uocepting suoli iliony excuses, bat similar intimations were very insufficient for Great Britain was determined to condona aliy such an important matter and that, if the offences perpetrated by the mazalarins, and the management hud discovered tho telegram was Admiral had to come away without seeing the epon to another construction it should have Vicoroy, he thoroby scored a great victory been wither deliaituly stated in the public press over the "faoigh-clavil" in the eyes of the or privately, cireulated amongst shareholders. Chine, Very different was the treatment We muat again apologise for troubling you is accorded this other day to the German captains this matter and trust you will favour us by of the Printesa Wilhelm and the is when, publishing this one last letter on the subjcot. they went ap to Nanking to obtain refres for Yours faithfully,
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and that they expected him to visit them with out delay. Inside of an hour from the receipt of their message the Viceroy was on board the Prinzess Wilhelms profosedly randy to make all reparation in his power for the outrage on the Gorman under officer. Yet when nearly a murcared at Kucheng and over a hundred British subjects left homeless and driven out in terror of their lives from Baechner, tho Viceroy at Nanking was able to turn away the British Admiral, who came with a formidablo Book, with a pultry excuse of indisposition: The difference in the treatment and its ruults can not fail to convoy a lesson that: the British Foreign Offigo nad Admiralty should take deeply to heart-China Gazelle.
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the death of Mr. James Joseph Enelio, tanna (E1,000 in case of death and, wookly British Consul of this port. For many montas. past Mr. Entlis had been suffering from an ab scess on the liver. He had nudergone three or four very painful operations, and it was Loped that surgical skill had at last triumphed and spared the Censul's life for some years yet. Mr. Baslie maintained his usual cheerfulness nat noyant spirits, and his restoration to health was confidently expected by his friends. Wo learn, however, that yesterday morning Mr. this bastened the end, which occurred at No. 9 Englia broke a blood vessel while coughing, and
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13th Juzie. The laud war in Chef is still proceeding merrily, and the Chineze oficial are getting mero and more distracted or perhaps I should say, moro disposed to procrastinate, if this bo possible. The Fergusson foreshora question, it is irne, is quiescent for the time, no frosh steps hating been taken on aither side, so far us idoneu British ladies and children had been generally known, but the authorities of the Hopital Général ars crying on a vigorous dispute with the Tuotai. The Gameral Hospital is being considerably enlarged, its capacity list. summor having proved inadequats to, require mous; now queriors for foreign patients are boing rented, togather with a library and read- ng-room, waiting rooms, sls, etc. The foreshore in front of the hospital, all of which, down "high-water level belongs to the hospital, is bulig euclosed, as it has long been highly de- sirable to do. This piece of weste ground has for years been mod by the poorer Chinese for the deposit-of-offat and “onines of every description; a filthy drain from the native towa nyoned on to if, and the resulting stonebes can be more easily imaginol by auch of your realers us hove net psporenced than in their yearly visite to Chofoo, this described by me. Last year the Tactai avealed a large two-storied house in foreign style x the ail between this plot and the Anglican Church. In so doing, is built his boundary wall at the extrame limit of present high water, 44, he committed pre- eindly the same serschmal" that which is now being charged against the hospital athe ities, for the letter, the above-mentioned drain haring boon alled in, has levollel the plot of Jand in question, and enclosed it with substun- tial walls, the one on the so-front continuing the line of that which bounds the Taotaï's property, now his no longer, as it has boen
Mr. Enslip, we believe, arrived in Japan in hought by a Chefen idant. And this
the fifties, and entered the British Consular. boundary wall boou urcited further back required by the Chinese, it would have tofte in Japan as an interpreter ga March a large recess in which the above described tith, 1861. From August 18th of that year ananitary state of affairs work have been til Jan 1st, 1863, he was. Acting Consal at parpotuated, probably in on aggravated form attached to the Surveying Squadron in the Hakodate In the following year he was as its area would have been considerably. Inland Sea and the Straits of Shimonoseki as contracted, and in this enso the public-spirited jutentions of the French Fathers to lay ont autorproter, and subsequently on several or
casions was in charge of the Hakodate Con- large portion of their custoence as a place of public resort with a band kiosque, seats, trees, solate. He was transferred to the Consulats ele, etc., would buvo bo rendored nagatory at his port as interpreter in January, 1898, However, the question is being vigorously remaining here in that capacity till February. discussed betwon the French Fatbers, sided by 1869. when he was appointed Acting Vice- Consul for Hyogo and Osaka, which position he the energetic French Consular agent, and the Chinese ofisio's, and the former have every hold till 137, with the exception of an interval of three months, during which time, he hona of gairing the day. They have had some dificulty in gobling stone and other building Acting. Coneal at Niigata. In. 1877 materials, owing to the attitude of the Chinese, but this difficulty has now been overcome.
A duilar diety has been experienced by tre China Tahu Bisalin authorities, whose rar school buildings at the other end of the East Beach are progressing rapidly. Some of ths local liberal offered the most strennonse Vice Consul at Hakodato. In 1884 he opposition to their chtainlug stone from cartain quarries, in spite of U fict that contenots for da ruquired quantity, allin doo form, had been made and signet. Their opposition was trinn, phantly overcome, however, thanks to Dr. Lonth. waide's friendship with a military ufcials, a friendship firmly based on a long series of bona fits zoceived by thom aul their man from the Mission Hospital; and their offeiont aid soon brought the bestālo buð litabled Literati to low-i tow before the doctor and implore pardon. As cording to Chinese astrology this is a looky year for building, and the Chinese are an actively engaged in this as the foreigners, so that the demand for building materials of oil kinds almost in excess of the supply. The Best Beach is blooked with boups of stones, deposited there
· by inhimurable jnaks, and is quite spoilt, for the present at any rate, as an exercising ground for ponits.
On May the 27th the Russian gunboat Gre. migrichy wex be-lagged, is was the Consulate, in honour of the Coconation of their Majesties of Russia; the night decorations were even more charming, both the ship and the Cousabate bring gloriouswich myriads of coloured lontaras affording spectasies which were appreciated by foreignora and Chinieso alike,
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SHIPPING, REFORTS.
The British steamer Orone, from Sydney 25th MAT, had strong SW. winds part of pas sage from Sydney to Port Darwin. From Fort Darwin to port moderate variable watts.
The British steamer Nanda, from Foocków.
The British sleamor Tueniany, from Manilü 10th June, experienced light to moderate S.W. monsoons and fine weather. On the 20th June The German cruiser fra has been here soins passed the British sailing ship Holyrood, lat. 18 little time already, and is likely to remain for &N, lang. 117,20 D, band N.E. long period. Inst Sunday one watch, with their officers, landed with ther band and marched The British steamer Lokeany, from Shanghai out to the Bandon Temple. They returned in 17th June, and Swatow 21st, had thick fog the evening, lost as baden with green boughs from Shanghai for Hieskans; from Hisshans to as were the troops which deceivedl and terrified Swatow modorate and cloudy. From Swato Masboth, and with othersigns of having spent to port strong B. W wind and aloudy weather.
thornsghly enjoyabin day in the country. Yesterday the Arcon arrived; no that we hate now three war-ship in the barbour. The 18th June, and Amoy 20th, had fresh S.W. British fleet, or at any tea portion of it, is winds and car weather from Poochow to Amoy. daily expected, though rimeur rays that their Frem Amor to port strong S.W. winds and no- stay will be but short.
Yesterday the usual annual meeting of the canal ia squalls. In Yooskow--Stra. Glen- garry, Guthrie, Krim, and drich, In Amoy—- Chofoa Race Club took place in the Cheforts. Clara, Germania, Formosa, and Dante Club, which has recently been repainted and otherwise overhauled ind improved: The British Conal look, the chair, and the usual The Gensan steamer Hohenzollern, from businoes was speedily get through by the twenty Yokohama 18th June, Kobe 16th, and Nagasaki mwahors prezent. The 1895 Stewards re- 18th, had pasterly wind, squalls, rain, and baxy. signed; the Hon. Treasurer announced that this to Kobe. Freja Kobe through Inland Sea Ané, balance in hand amounted to $150 odd ; and the fag detained the ship 5 hours. From Nagasuki following vero dected an Stewards for the next to port vint B.W. Fight to strong. Passed satumn mooting, which will probably be held | Turnabout on the 20th June at 2p.m., strong on the 23rd and 24th of September -Mosste, current from 8. W. Bullock, Brodon, Lavers, Ostroverkhow, H. J. Clark, Plumbeck, and Dr. Lenz The usUAÍ votes of thanks closed the proceedlingar
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The C. N. G's steamer Changsha, hom Australian porta, loft Port Darwin on the 18th instant and many la erpeated hors on or about The Saturday, the 27th instant.
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The N. Patsauter Vintorin atricoil at. Yake- hama on the 1961 bustent and sailed for this port via nemal Japan ports of call on the 20th instant.
The N. G. L. steamer Letimbro Ieft Singapore on the 19th inst, for this port and is duo hero on or about the 2ith instant.
The N. Y. K chartered steamor. Osborne lift Singapore on the 20th ist, for this port and is expected to arrive hore on or about the 20th instaut
The D., D. E. sbostor Oceana, from Ham- burg, left Singapore on the 17th ust, and may bo sxpected here on or about the 24th instant.
The 0.8. B. Co's now steamer Promethius, from Liverpool, left Bingapors on the 18th inst., sud may be expected here on or abcat tar Wednesday, the 24tb inatent.
The Mxtual,steamer. Kaisors, from Glasgow and Liverpool, luft Singapore for this port on the 2nd inst, and may be exposted here on or ubout the 28th instant.
The Mutual steamer Ningchow, from Glasgow and Liverpool passed the Canal on the 19th inst and may be considered due, at, Singapore on or about the let prox
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The steamer Glenesk, from Middlesboro, London, and Straits, Joft Singapore for this. port on the 20th instant
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21-906, sales $37745
sellars
$15 $12.30; buyers CHATER & VERNON, Share Brokers.
* OPIUM.
J
New Mel$750 2 to 34 catties. 2/4 years Old Motwa$7601 to 211 57 years Old Main-8760 Stuck to 2
10 years Old Malw. 10. New-Fatma New Benares
to 2 4685; Old Patna......$7173 1797); Old Banaces...$7+5
THE WEATHER. CHINA CAST METEOROLOGICAL REGISTER, 21ar JUNE, ATÁ ÈM
STATION.
Sharp Peak
Amoy ....
Siraton
Wladivostock 9.54 20.47 Tokso
67
Nagasaki 29.00 Shanghai
F. A. WENDT.
20.86 29.54 29.50
·Agent
Canton, End June, 1896.
[1353
20.42
29.56
** Mrs. GILLANDERS. GLENEALY BUILDINGS. Hongkong, 9th January, 1896.
#4 M
Hongkong
29.03
Vistoia Peakį
Y
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SANG &
Æ.
Gap Kock
20.63
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D GOAL MERCHANTS,
have always on hand
29.63.
Pakhoi...
BOARD AND RESIDENCE.
LARGE
STOCKS OF EVERY DESCRIP.
TION OF COAL.
Haiphong
-24.67
Bolino Mails
20.78
29.76
-ROOMS, with Board.
No. 68. PRATAMA
TRIE
END JUNE
SIEMSSEN & CO.
Agents.
Hongkong. 14th November. 1872
Apply to Mrs MATHER
Hongkong, 1st Jungary, 1802.
FOR SALE
Wladivostock, 29.60 Tore
•Nagasaki...... 29.04
ANCE COMPANY..
ESTABLISHED AD. 1894,
The Undersigned, having been appointed AGENTS for the above Company, ate prepared
Bator
to ACCEPT RISKS against 716 at Currant CMFORTABLY FURNISHED Care of Mrs. KWONG SANG & Co
Sharp Peale...
THE MANCHESTER FIRE ASSUR PETER DAWSON'S SCOTCH RUINART PERE & FILS, BELMS Shanghai,
£2,000,000 CAPITAL
£2,480,053 TotAL FUNDS AND SECURITY Ner ANNUAL FIRE PREMIA, ... 757,478 Having bean apprinted Agants of the above Company we are prepared to accept EuzoT RAN And CHINESE E1835 at recut rafon.
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· HOLLIDAY,` WISE & CO., .
Agents." Hongkong, 9th January, 1896. TORTE BRITISH AND MERCAN- TILU INSURANCE COMPANY.
TOTAL FUNDS.AT 1ST DECEMBER, 1891, 211,671,019. 24.
I. AUTHORISED CAPITAL.£3,000,000
A &. d.
WHISKY,
SPECIAL.
The Wollmown BRANDS PERFECTION, SPECIAL, EXTRA
Apply to
H. H. KIRCH & CO.,
Sob Agents. Hongkong, 2nd May, 1896,
[1083 TROMBAT BURMAH TRADING COR D TORATION, LIMITED.
BANGKOK AND BANGOON..
Established 1719. * CHAMPAGNE GROWERS AND
SHIPPERS.
Ship only the Finest Quality Extra Dry (Green Soal).
LAUTS, WEGENER & CO.
Sola Agente
Aшoys Siratow..... Canton
29.63
Hongkong 29.65 Victorin Peake
Gap Rock
Morro Paklui.
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23.65
Hongkong, 17th May, 1895,
120
Haiphong
SUITABLE FOR THE SEASON.
Balinao Manila
29.67 20.83 91 70
aw 3)b
and
SILK GOODS.
Cape S. James
O haud si 10:00 am. A depression la, apparently moving Boatwari the cost between Foochew a hang
ESAK SQUARES, PLANRS, BOARDS and FINEST JAPANESE COTTON CLAFES 10. The barometer is falln modern SCANTLINAS, PANED, TONGUED, and GROOVED BOARDS, FOR FLOORING, CEILING, Wallin,
THAK SITTINGLIS FOR ROOFING, PINEADOR RAILWAY SLEEPERS for all GAYGES.
Fates Supplied ond Orders Hooked by
JARDINE, MATHESON & CO..
$1070 Hongkong, 3rd May, 1885.
Par (CL2 2,760,000 7500 SIAM TEAK TIMBER.
2,410,992 7 A
BANGKOK.
U-FIRE FUND AGENTS for the above Corapany are pre-
The Undersigned having been appointed THE DORNEO COMPANY, LIMITED pared to ACCEPT RISKS against FIRE at Current Rales. ....
SHEWAN & CO.,
Agenta. Hongkong, 18th July, 1895.
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BENIX FIRE OFFICE.
P
12th June, and Singapore 16th, had light winds The Undersigned are now propared to
and floo weather up to Ansiba Islands; thence | GRANT POLICIES of
INSURANCE
to lat 8.30 N. had fresh to moderato N.W. winds against FIRE at Current Rales dat with heavy equalls of wind and rain, accompanied
with thundar and lightning. Paskod Cape
To
DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & CO., Agents for the Phonix Fire Oflce. Hongkong, 17th August, 1897. TIMPRESS ASSURANCE CORPORA,
Famous dostars that our Paking Fedaran 1945 inst. at 4.15 p.m.; thence to North Tisitors will be very low, the temples boing more in favour this year; and the Tientsin Reel (Paracels) had light southerly winds and
Rs wonther From Paracels had froth to moTION, LIMITED. people appear to have wolved a sinstarinm of their own. The hotel kopers and boarding. derate monson with following sas and pleasant house owners are as elery as ever, zone the weather, which cuz lined up, to arrival.: *less; all, I believe, having had to refuse would-
be patrons for July and August.
The more vigorous of the Chefoo.residente, and some few visitors lure began bathing already, both morning and evening, the set being warmer than it usually le at this early data, duo doubtless to the mildness of the pas winter, there having been bat little jos sny. where in the Gulf.-V. C. Daily News Dox respondent.
Opinions differ, synthe City Press, as to ile probability or otherwia of the presont cyols boons continuing, but one thing is very certain, and that is, that the minor it becomes a thing of the past the better will the firmas that supply the materials for outdoor games in general
be plena. At preont they are standing
FILE AND MARINE We have This Day been site AGENTS
YRDERS can be Booked and Rases Supplied. on Application to the Undersigned for TEAK SQUARES, PLANES, SCÀNTLINGS, AND BOARDS,
PLANED, TONGUED, AMD GROOVED TRAK BOARD
TRAE SHINGLES.
GIBB, LIVINGSTON & CO. Hongkong, 17th July, 1895.
SANTAL-MIDY
(36
These Capsules are used in the London Paris Hospitals in place of Copabla Cubebs, and setzingent injections; they rollove the patient, without causing any of the wel known inconvenience of theas, olit remedies, in
The Britial steamer Wingssky from Cal- entés 6th Jane, Fening 18th, and Singapore 16th, experienced light. S.W.-winds to Table and are prepared to accept Risks at CUR 43 hours, Island; thence to Penang light variable winds PENT RATES from B.W. to BE. From Penang light vari- able winds to Singapore. From Singapore Hght
F. winds and smooth so to the Charlotte Bank; thenos to lat: 11.28 B., long. 110.47 1.4
Every Varisty in COLOURS, STRIPES, and FIGUREN
ORDERE, are Exouted with CARE and
PROMPTITUDE,
„SAMPLES are to be scan at-
THE MITSUI BUSSAN KAISHA,
No. 8. QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL Hongkong, 27th April, 1896.
FOR SALE.
[2285–1
HEIDSIECES.
CCHAMPAGNE, 1889, WHITE SEA...
830
933.
per case of 1 dozen quarts. per case of 3 dizen plate. D. KRESSMANN &CO'S
RED AND WHITE BORDEAUX WINES.
C. G. HIBBERT & CO.8
BOTTLED ALE & STOUT MAINZER BEER
* SIEMSSEN & CO. Hongkong, let February, 1896.
"FOR SALE.
Dr. P'ORFER Rays: "The purity of O HOLLIDAY WISE & CO.
[1052 Sartel: is of the greatest importance; the best Hongkong, 38th April, 1895: TORTH GERMAN FIRE INSURANCE fm we have used is the French preparation COMPANY OF HAMBURG, * known as Bantal-fidy sold in small capsules 26 Undersignol AGENTS of the Past sledech Deutsche Medicinal Zeitung, JulyHEIDSIECK & CO., REIMS The above easy to swallow and readily supported by the
moderate S.W. and N.W. winds and moderate ees; thence to port light to strong B.E. and S.
winds with moderate ass. On the 19th June passed the stonder" Chelydru, in lat. 12.5 N., loog 11.16 E., from Hongkong for Calcutta.
EXPORT CARGO
The steamer Tercer miled on the 18th June.
Osper), and 100 boxes tes (4,808 Us. Cougon),
Clasa Foroiga and Chivose Risks et Current Ratoe
SIEMSSEN & CO Hongkong, 29th May, 1955.
1836.
19
BANTAL MIDY is sold in bottles of 40- spherical capsalos, each of which contains
f
absolutely léto, and whereas at this time of the For London 2,718 boxes to (57,078 The 6 DATI CORSAR & SON 8 drips of the pars amber coloured Sandal wood
year additional travellers are engaged, us a
general rule, now it has become a question as to 34 cenas oigure, cas carios, 100-cases preserves,
the advisability of retaining the services of some of the staff of oven the longest standing, All round there are gaiorous complaints of the injury being done to the athletic trade by this craze for the orcle;
10 cazku preserves, 2,475 package fire crackers, packages rattonware, & packages effects, and
9 paokeges sandries: For London and/or Man- obstar-100, balon wants silk, For Låverpool: —-2,100 balų komp and 1 package zundrise.
MERCHANT NAVI
NAUT BOILED A LONG FLAX
CANVAS
| 28421
RELIANCE CROWN TARPAULING
ARNHOLD, KARBERG. & Co., Solo Agents,
Foll distilled by Midy's proosss,
All Capautos bear the name "Midy" printed black letters
-UZWARE OF IMITATIONS,
at Shanghai and calderably between Fancher and Song kong. Promuré is generally below the normal 'wa the Ghis » particulats in the adghbourhood of Foochie wagre Gaucha defects drakuris se rasher story for 81, winds along the & and B-coast Forest Strong or (rych W. wise; unsafdied, agally and chewery.
FOXGLONG REGISTER
Provian
-Da data the date day 4y.m De 10
Barometer Temperature
P969
PRESS
21
29,50
Direction of Win) .............
Workber memanjang
"'..
6.
35
AW..
સ્વ
0.20
JoveL
Highest open air temperature on the Dukanawak Lowont open le temperature on the lat
BAROMETA coduced to 2 degres Fahr, at sea 1 TEKTA in the shade in degrees Fahrenheit HARIDITY percentage of saturation, the humidity of ale saturatát večih ja
molatatu bráng IRECTION OF THE WIND to two polote,
Box or The WD according to Beaufort Boalm. -STATE OF THE WATER B. blue sky; c. delbod ploto d. disse rain; fog: gloomy; BAR; 1. fether, surgery. samler showers o. mually i 3.
ne, now; f. thunder. vigibility i w, dim (mat).
F. G. DIGG. Find Assistant. Hongkong Observatory, 22nd Jase, 1896
MERS. FATOONER & Co.'s REISTE, 22nd June. Barometer AM...29.45 Therm. Da..(Wetbalb) 8)
For Macao-Fer Roungshan, to-dry, to 23rd
insk, at 1.80 r.si.
For Penang and Singapore. Por Tagrobim, to-day, the 23rd instant, at 2.30 PM:
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For Singapore. Per Moyne, to-day, the 2d inat.. at 4.30 PM.
For Holhow, Pakliol, and Haiphong-Per 4sk, today, the 23rd inst., at 5.00 PM.
For Canton-Per Potas, to-day, the 23rd inth, af 5.00 P.M.
For Hoibew, Singapore, and Bangkok-Por Mackere; to-morrow, the 29th inst., st 8.30 A.M. For Swatow. and Shanghai-Per Cheyang. tomorrow, the 24th inst., 21 3,50 PM.
For Pening and Singapore-Fer Gurig, tomorrow, the 24th inst., at 3.30 P.M.
For Manila. Per Yuensang, tomorrow, the 24th inst), st 430 p.m.
For Singapore - Per Gerda, on Saturday, day- 27th inst., at 3,80 P.M.
For Singapore, Penang, and Calentia-Por Kutsang on Monday, the 20th inab., at 11.60.. For Nagashi, Hole, and Tokohama.-Per Ancona, on Friday, the 3rd July. at 11.30 AM.
MAILS BY THE GERMAN PACKET.
The German Gentract Packet Prinz Haisriah will be despatched on TUESDAY, the 23rd June with Mail for the United Kingdom, Europe, and countries beyond, viê Brimlisi, to the Straits Settlements, Batavia, Eurmali Ceylan, Indis, Adon, Egypt, Malta, &, de. Registry cosse at 7.30 AN.
The mail closes at 800A.M. Lato etler til.
8:30 a.m.with 10 cents extra postage,
MAILS BY THE FRENCH FACKET.
The Fennoh Contract Packat Çaleidoties will
he despatched on WEDNESDAY, the ith June, with Mails to the United King dom, Europe, and placar beyond, via Mursélles;
to Saigon, Straits Settlements. Batavia. Hur- ma, Coylon, Madras, the Australasian Colonies, Pondichery, Madras, Coloutte, Adon, Mantitias, Egypt, Malta, and Gibraltar.
8:00 AM-Posting of Prices Current and Cir-
calare conve
-10,00 A.----Registry ceases,
10.30 Posting of newspapers, Iscoks and
patterns ceosCA
11.00 A.Mail loves
MAILS BY THE UNITED STATES PACKET.
The United States Mail: Tucket China, will be despatelet on THURSDAY, the 25th instuct, with mails for Japan, Fan, Fran- Disco, the United States, Canada, Honolulu, Peru, &e., which will be closed as follows- 1,00A.M. Begistry censas 11.30.M. Post Office closes, but correspondence may be posted on board the Packet with the Late Fee of 10 couts nxten postage. nutil time of departure.
RESOL BLACKHEAD.
MORE EFFECTIVE and Best PRESERVATIVE for TIMBER aguinat DECAY, DEY Roy, tht WHITE ANTS. Ble.
F. BLACKHEAD & 00
Soap and Soda Factory.
... 1607 Hongkong, 20th February, 1896.
OREOLIN BLACKHEAD
Most Reliable Axrisuruc. Most effective JISINFECTANT, DEODORMEL, and GERMICIDE. Unsurpassed as a Hygionis Medium for, Publio Plucis, Domestic Uae, Sick Komy, Water Closets, Drains, etc. Absolutely Now Poisonous ner Cajone Uuse 2 to 1 Tespoonsfall in a quart of water.
FBLACKHEAD & CO,.
Soap and Soda Factory
Tids Hongkong, 20th February, 1896.
AMERICAN SÝSTEM
Barometer 1:20. The DENTISTRY
Barometer 4 M-28.63 Therm. 4r.M,(Wetbulb) Bi Thermom....83 Therm. Marina
The Minimum (ova) Thermom. I ....50
night).. Thermomxo. 4 v.......86 v
HONGKONG TIVE-TABLE.
23rd to 20th June,
Low Waren
Man in Bogat
H: VITR
f81
Hongkong
Tal. 23
HAMPAGNE MONOPOLE
PURTETOES TO THE IMPERIAL AND ROYAL COURT AT BERLIN AND TO THE IMPERIAL
COUET or RUSSIAMAN MONOPOLE RED SEAL (medium dry).
Do. "03" RED FOIL)
(dry). Do.
GOLD FUELS
(extra dry}/
CARLOWITZ & CO.,
Der Do
Solo Agents
For Hongkong, Chins, and Japan.
[39-2
*
25
Ba 27
Fus. Za
Mean Time
85
AT
62, QUEEN'S RUAD CENTRAL CHADWICK KEW
· (LATE OF POATE & NOBLE).
Hongkong, 6th March, 1896.
1415
TOT RESPONSIBLE FOR DEBTS.
ΝΟΣ
Neither the CAPTAINS, the AGENTS, not the OWNERS will be RESPONSIBLE for any DEBT sentracted by the Ofoem or the. Urowe of the following Vessels during their stay.in. Hongkong Harbour -----
AUSTRALIAN, Brib str., Holms-Dodwell,
Carfill & Co.
BENLEIG, Brit.
Livingston & Co.
Wuliacs-Gibb,
BREMOTE, Brit str. Le Boutillier-Gibb,
Livingston & Co.
CASSIUS, Ger.
Unruh-Lauts, Wegener
CHITTAGONG, Brit str, Daver Bywon & Co.
The height of an un-lewol has been determined, frist the MASCOTTE, Brit, str., Bo-Bradley & Ch till bear Atlas of 1987 at 1994 m 5.79, ist abere mrs of BPINAWAY, Brit. str. Garioklenesen the tide gange the Spring-Fides, toon datam the e Korlogn Tidal Olperesborg g' aust the Lower-waler Onlay
& Co.
& Co.
· brights in tinge bees are rulerted as 5.87 feet bare Bro T. F. DARRA, Amr. ship, Reid-Carlowitz
Thn badghis is the Tabisa marked with a mines algo (+)
are below Lower war Chrdinary Spring idea, od should be Toor, Brit, ship, Fritz--Master.
(1859 from the constant glory alan v