And to be based in Pork Blata Bay to prevent ker foundering. The bee bad nu passengers on board at the time, bat ni vero rescued, though with some difculty and great loss of life was only narrowly averted.
THE AMERICAN TARIFE,
London, 19th April,
VISITORS AT HOTELE HENORONG HOTEL
Baster C. Baltes mak Master T. Ballas Mrs. Label Ballos: Dr. Alb Becker- Mr. L. Brinkage
Mr. Jou. Hellenmis
Mr. T, Howiedz
dr. Keeftat Hughes
Hudson
RED HONGKONG DAILY PRESS MONDAY, MAY 112, 1897.
LIMITED,
INSURANCES.
1895, £19,498,131 08: Od 01
BANKS.
THE MERCANTICH BANK OF INDIA
FORTH BRITISH AND MURCAN: EILE INSURANCE COMPANY,
Mr. & Mrs. Thou, P.
AUTHORIZED CAPITAL
Mrs. B. Johnson
SUBSCRIDEN MEANZA
£1,300,000 $1,125,000
TOTAL FUNDS AT 31
DECEMBER,
Mr. & Mr Joseph
„PAID UP SAM
€ 362300
Master C. Keighter:
Ugo
Mr. A. H.
Kiy
LONDON JOINT STOCK BARK, LIMATED,
Comml Maa Kutében
Mr. I N. Efe is
Mr. Churdoir g Master C. Cluster Mnstar W. Chest
Mr. Leon A. Levy
Miss Liason
MJ.. Littelnie
It is stated that, de protest made by Mr. Bonnet Hanetaux, the French Minister for Foreign
Mr. Resco Branter Affairs, against the proposed increase in duting Mr. & Mr. Burley in the United Stata on imports from France Count & Counter
Caber
is not likely to have any effect on the passing fr. W. J. Carler of the new Tarif Bill introduced by Bonatores F. Ches: Dingley.
THE MISSIPPI FLOODS..
London, 18th April. The United States Government aro now Mr. Paul Colomb supplying food to 60,000 porson who have been. Frink Y. Caway reutered destitute and homeless by the recent, Frank Inbell
O. Cmae: statrons floods in the Mississippi River,
MR. CURZON AT BERLIN..
Jordan, 18th April. The Hon. G. N. Carzon, Under Secretary for Foreign Affaire, who is at present ou visit to Borlin, has had a long interview with Baron Marschall von Bieberstein, German Secretary of Stats for Foreign Affairs
THE ANGLICAN AND GREEK ONURCHES,
Landon, 18th April. The Most Rev. W. D. Maelagan, "D.D. Archbishop of York, is of present où a visit to Russia. The Archbishop was warmly welcomed
at Moscow, and prayers for zenaies were
|
2. W. H. F. Daria Mr.A. E. Diceron Mia Elsie Dickicsom Miss Lily Dickinson
say Dickinson Jr. & Ms. Sam Dickin:
BOZ
Mrs. J. Donglah
Mise Druò
Mr. W. A. Dui
Mr. J. B. Dunga
Mr. Frank H. England Capt J. Farrow Mr. Alfred Finch N-1, Fur
efered in many of the Russian and Aglican . . K. C. fiber churches.
THE SOUTH AFRICAN BITUATION,
London, 19th April. Dr. W. J. Loyds, laty Transvaal Sarotary of State, speaking in Hlin, declared that he regards the presont sitiation in South Africa
a very criticat, **
THE HAND PRISONSES
Miss T: Lord
De... B. Fowler
Mr. & Mrs. Glendinning Capt. F. D. Goddard
.. Gould
Xaster A, Gopting Alise Amy Gourlay Mr. W. Gourlay
rin Mr. B. D. Hawia br. & Idea
INTEREST allowed on Current Account
£ KE
L-AU NORSED CAPITAL, £3,000,000
Bussontken" CAPITAL. 750,000 0. PAND-UP CAPITAL
087,500,0
1 SUNDS 2,800,018 2 9 The Undoraigned having been sppoinvol
TO LET
TO LET
and ERNE: RAVENEHILL, West,
FOOT." Immediate persocsion.
Apply to
VICTOR H. DEACON. Hangjing, 19th April, 1897, 599.
TO LET
COMMERCIAL
CLOSING QUOTATIONS.
SATURDAY, 16th May, EXORANGE
ON TONDON,r
Telegraphio Transfer Mon Bank Bille, an domand 1/1174 Bank Bilk, at 30 days' sight... 0 Bank Bills, at 4 months' eight: 20 Credits, at 4 months' sight Documentary Billa, months' sight o
Bank Bills, on demand Credits at maghin
Mr. Thomas D. Leonard the rate of 2 per annum on the Dally balanco. AGENTS for the above Company are pro SIX-ROOMED HOUSE, No. 20, Caine ON PARIS,———.-
Mr. E. Larga a child Mr. H. getir
Jonnid and friend Mr. George Macluline Mis J Martin
Mis Robertson-Kne
Mr. G. F. Montgomery
Mr Dolocen Martinos Mi-84. Moos Mr. John Marchi
Miss E. Norwood Mr. W. Harit MP. 0. E. Poul Mias E Perdleton 3A Pollard Ms. Polland Master J. Pollard Mis J. Pollard
Master L. Pollard 3. WYPollard Mr Ulaudio Reina Mr. A. J. Rord Mr Binclair
Mr & Mca, Fraul G.
Smith
Miss Leslie Smith". Mrs J. Tremnice baith Mr. §. V. Stend Mis L. Stewart Master
Stewart
Dr. J. II. Swan
Mr. Oswald D. Thousan
Mr Wm. Whiley
Miss Whiley
London, 20th April. Ma. Jas. W. Graham It is reported from Pretoria tist Presidentie Gresha Kruger, in reply to a suggestion that Mr. Mr. E. Guillais W. D. Davies and Captain Sampson, the two Mr G. B. Hamilton Ranil prisoners who refused to petition for refense and are still couded in Pretorin Guel, should have their rolongs granted as a Jubilee. offering to the Quen, declared that they would Mr. Ashton hara na additional year added to their sentoneer W. Koffey unless the tins of £2,000 impered upon them, inr. & Mr. Bolles common with the other members of the Johan Mr. & Mm A. H. Botten. Mr. Maluls. nesburg Reform Committee, was paid ·
efin
Mr. I. J. Woods
MOUNT AUSTIN HOTEL..
Mr. Hári Buck Me ́G. J. Chapman. Mr. Charles Cohen Coughtrie Master Gray Derald
THE SQUDAN CAMPAIGN.
-London, 19th April. It is announced that the Anglo- Egyptian expedition for the re-conquest of the Borlon will resume operations in July not, whom an adrance will be made to Abu Hamed, an im. G. Gray Dorald portant position on the Nile about midway between is present advanced post. st. Korti, some distance beyond Dongala, and Berbar.
BILLIARD MATCH,
Londay, 20th April,
A second billiard, match between Joha Re- borts and Peall, under the same conditiona, es the previous mateb, has just been concluded, with the result that Roberts was defeated by 627 points,
The match was 24,000 up, Roberta conoeding
a start of 12,000 to his opponent, the stubs
being £1.000. Poull won the previous mate by 810 points.
THE PARNELLITE NATIONÀLISTÍ,
London, 21st April.
A meating of the Parmallito soction of the Trish Nationalist party has been held at Dublin,
Mr. Jay Bodmond, the Patellite lader Pro siling. It was decided to form an independent Irish National League, and adopt a more ad- vanced policy than that of the present league. Mr. Timothy Harrington, however, dissented from the proporsi,
MR. ROLES ON SOUTH AYRICA,
|
Mr. Danlop Mr. Edre C. Elsdale, RB, Serzoon-Col. Evat Mr. N. G. Evarm Capt. A. C. Gullrig Galiony
Mr. JX Gillies Colonel Gerges
Mr. David Grableg
Mr. A. E. Hippisloy
MA. Hippisy
Chantrey Inkbald
Mr, L. Jackson
DI. & Mrs. J. W. Nerten
Kyshe
Mr. MacLeod
Mr. McAllister Mr. J. McKió Misa Dick Melbour
Mr. H. F. Meyerins
Mr. J. F. Montgomery
Mr. A. G. Morria
Mr. R.M. Moses Mr. Nevenu Manford Mr. A. Van Nicrop Col The German Mr. E. Osborne Mr. HE. Polldek Mr. Printt
Mr. G. Eieriels
pared to ACCEPT RISKSihat FIRE. al Current Butor, P
SHEWAN, TOMES & CO.,
Hongkong, 18th February, 1807
(16HE MANCHESTER FIRE ASSUR-
ANCE COMPANT.
ON FIXED DEPOSITS
For 13 months.
J THURBTEN Manager, Hongkong. Hongkong, 15th February, 1907.
"HONGKONG SAVINGS BANKM:
the EONGKONG AND BHANG
Business of the above Bank is eandarted
by RAI BANKING CORPORATION. Rules may be obtained on, application
INTEREST on deposits is allowed st 31
PER CENT. Hér annum,
S
Depositors ray transfer at their option bulanves of $100 or more to the HONORING AND SHANGHAI BAga-to be placed on FIXED DEPOSIT at 4 PER CENT. per annum,
For the HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI
BANKING CORPORATION, A
T. JACKSON
Chief Manager.
Hongkong, lat Angust, 1695, THE CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA
AUSTRALIA, AND CHINA.
INCORPORATED BY ROYAL CHARTED. 1853.
HEAD OFFICE, LONDON.
CAPITAL PA RESKEVE LIAMINTY OF SHARE-
HOLDERS RESDAYS FUND..
€800,000
£900,000 $250,000
INTEREST allowed on Current Account at the rate of 3% per annum on the Trally balances On Fixed Deposits for 12 months... 4 per cent.
3.
VI. H. WHITENWAD,
Manager, Hongkong, Hongkong, 18th September: 1895.
LONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANK.
HING CORFORATION
PALD-UP CAPITAL
RESERVE KUND
$10,000,000 $ 6,500,000
| EESERYE LIABILITY OF PROP TONS,$10, 100,000
COURT OF DIRECTORD
ST. C. MICHAELSEN, Esq.--Chalaman. -
Mr. G. B. Rives
Mz. C. Boas
Mr. K. Kek Moss
Mc C. BoLS:
Hon. J. J. KELL IRVING
C. Beimann, E.
G. D. Böning, Esq.
G. B. Dodwall, Faj.
R. ML Gray, Ear
David Gabboy, Esq.
Mr. H.D. Sportow
Mr. Cu Struckaners
Madanic Talone
a Surgeon and Mrs. Capi. A. Tillett
Key H.N
Lieutenant Urigoes
M & M Kirch and M-Rawson Walker.
child
Lieut. Lacioda
Mr. G. H: Wheślar
Mrs. Wilson
Deputy Chairman.
Já, J. Raymond. Eng. EL Hidrdson Day. R.thewon, Esq
N.A. Siehs, Eq Gerald Stado, Esq.
PRACHLES MANAGER:
Hongkong-T. JACKSON, Esg
MANAGER:
Bhanghai--J. P. WADE GARD’NEB, Esq
TIC YANGTEZE INSURANCE AEG. LONDON BANKERS LONDON & COUNTY BANK
CIATION, LIMITED.
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.
DIVIDEND at the rats of TWENTY per cent, being TWELVE Ddlem Lorton, 21st April. per Share on the Paul-np Capital of the above Mr Cecil Rhodes has returned to Capetown Association. has been DECLARED Par from England, and was welcomed by the Sonthable at the Chartered Dank of India, Atistra Afriona Igue. In 1 reply on the occasion. Jin, and China, or the Hongkong and Shang- Mr. Rhodes declared that he intended Lighthai Banking Corporation, on and after this for equal rights for all the raccia Smith Africa date, to Sharehalters of soort on the Ith south of the Zamboni Nirer, tat he would do so, 1897.
in a constitutienal manner.
London, 23rd April.
A demonstration of trades delegates has taken. place at Grootscher, Capo Colouy, in favour of r. Cazil Rhodes, who was presented with addresses. Fifteen hundred delegates marched in procession.. Great enthusiasm prevailed
In his speech in cóply to the addresses Mr. Rhodes advised that the party of progress should aim at the establishment of free inter corso in trade throughout South Africa.
DEFENCE OF. CAFE COLONY,
Louton, 22nd April
The commission recently appointed by Government of Cape Colony his recomended the division of the colony into fire military districts, and the raising of a partially-pait and comi-permanent force anabeuing 11,000,
By Order of the Board of Directors.
A. 6. WATSON: AND COMPANY, LIMITED.
CING COMPANY, LIMITED..
·HONGKONG-INTEREST ALLOWED; On Current Acccant at the rate of 2 por Cent, por Annum on the daily balance,
ON FIXED DEPOSITS.
For 3 months, 2 per Cant per Anorm. S For mouths, per Cant per Amaz, For 18 months, 4 por Cont: per Annus,
TJACKSON,
Hongkong, 10th April, 1897.
Chief Manager.
12
AHE NATIONAL BANK OF CHINA
ALINITED.
CAPITAL
TOTAL FUNDS AND SECURITY
· ESTABLISHED A.D: 1824
NET:ANNUAL FIRE PREMIA
Ajor to
PROCURATION DES
MISSIONS ETRANGERES. Hongkong, And Alay, 1807,
TO LET
TO. 2 CASTLE TERRACE.
1526
N°
HOUSES at Hiau STREET,
Apply to
£2,180,057.
757 478
Having been appointed Agents of the abors Company we are prepared to accept EUROPEAN and CEEVERE RISES OF current rates.
HOLLIDAY, WIBE & CO.,
Agents, her Bongsong 3th January, 1895. ..[9727
UN INSURANCE OFFICH, LONDON.
FOUNDED 1710.
The Undersigned, having you appointed AGENTS for the shore Company, are prepared to ACCEPT RISKS against FIRE at Curryat Ratea,
SIEMSSEN & CO., Agents
Hongkong, 16th May, 190
18
AACHEN AND MUNICH FIRE INJUR ANCE CO. OF AIX-LA-CHAPELLE.
[THE Untarsigned, having been appointed. AGENTS for the above Company, are prepared to ACCEPT RISKS against FILE a6 Current Rates,
1869
REUTER, FRÖCKELMANN & CO.,
market Agents, Hongkong, 21st April, 1897.. NORTH GERMAN FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY OF HAMBURG.
The Undersigned AGENTS of the above Company are PREPARED TO ACcHer First Class Ferign and Chinese Risks at Current But
STEMSSEN. & CO. Hongkong, 29th May, 1895.
SPANISH PROCULATION. Hongkong, 1st May, 1907,
ON CALCUTTA
Bank on domand
250
ON GERMANY --
On damund..........
2.03
(1063
ON New York
Daul Billa, en demand
484
Credits, 60 days' sight..
OR BOMBAY
--Telegraphic Transfer
1681
Fank, pa demand "..
.164.
Tolographic Transfor
.168.
164
[1058
ON SHANGHAI —
Bonk, at siglt
TO LET
Private, 30 Jaya" sight
ON YOHOMAMA...
TO 2 STEWART TERRACE, at the
PEAR. With Iramediato Posecasion! Apply to
G. H. POTTS. Hongkong, 9th April, 1807.
TO LET:
On demand
pm
ON MANILA
On deniaudd
OR SINGATOR
-1800
On demand
SOVEREIGNS, Bank's Buying Bate GOLD LEAF, 100 fiue per fuel..
9.89 50.75
JOINT STOCK SHARES. COMPANY. }PAID UP, QUOTATION),
Hongkong & Sli.....
TER Balding known as “THE HONG- KONG OLUB," HONGKONG. From the 1st August, 1897.
Apply to
M. J. D. STEPHENS,
Solicitor for the Owner. Hoogkrug, 3nl April, 1897.
[352
"OFFICE":TO.:"LET:
Ching Jugian, pef
Do culinary Dos defu
Natl Bank of China
B. Shares
Foun. Shares.
LARGE BOOM sa Sewend Floor of 18, Belle abito . A...)
Priya, Centail..
Apply
CARMICHAEL & CO., Lo
·Eoughong, 1th April 1897.
TU LET..
104
WELLING HOUSHS-
HOUSES in RIPON TERRACE. GODOWNS in BLUE BUILDING "HARFORD," at MAGAZINE GAP. THE KENNELS," at MAGAZINE
MYRTLE BANK," The Fenkr Nos. 27 & 29, ELGIN STREET. FLOORS in STAUNTON mid BLGIN
STELETS.
Apply to
[19
STIRANSATLANTICFIREINSURANCE
COMPANY OF HAMBURG.
The Undersigned, having boon appointed AGENTS for the aboys Company, are propared to ACCEPT RISKS agatart FIRE at Current Rates.
BLEMSSEN & CO.,
Agents.
Hongkong 16th November 1872 DHONI FIRE OFFICE
דין
The Indaraigned are now prepared to GRANT POLICIES of INSURANCE against FIRE at-Current Butos
DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & CO., Agoats for the Phenix Fire Offic. (20 Hongkong, 17th August, 1887.
COTTISH METROPOLITAN ATM ASSURANCE CO.
་་་་་་
The combined ACCIDENT and LIFE POLICY is the MOST ADVANTAGEOUS form of INSURANCE.
THE HONGKONG LAND INVEST-
·MENT & AGENCY CO. LD. Hongkong, 15th May, 1897.
TO LET.
148
TO A BICHMOND TERRACE,
4100 Moderato Rental.
NO
Apply to
HUMPHREYS ESTATE & FINANCE
CO. LIMITED.
(829
PR
RIVATE BOARD AND RESIDENCE
Mrs. GILLANDERS, GLENIALY BUILDINGS. Honglong, 9th Jsamry, 1896,
[146
Hongkong, Sth May, 1897.
BOARD AND RESIDENCE. YOMFORTABLY FURNISHED
grasy prominti of £28 125. (age 30) ROOMS, with Boari...
£2,000 in case of death' by accident.
£1,000 in case of natural death,
£1,000 in case of permanent total disable rent by accident. -
8500 in case of partial total diablement by accident.
W. S. JACKSON,
Secretory Slughal 30th April, 1887.
T
seonres the following
[1092
AUTHORIZED CAPITAL" SUNWORLDED
£1,000,000. £500,000
HEAD OFFICE-HONGKONG.
OF DIRECTORS DIGILLAS, E
Chew TU WANG, E H.STOCKPORT, E. KWAN HO CHUEN, Eal
Chief Manager. Gao, W. F. PLAYTALE
Interest for 14 Months Fixed
Hongkong, 17th November, 1993
5%
114
OTICE is hereby given that the TWELFTH ANNUAL ORDINARY GENERAL MEETING of the Company teinca its Registration will be held in the Herd Room at the Hongkong-Disenery o SAQURDAY, the 22 instant, at Trelve- clok Neon, for the purpose of receiving the Recrt of the Goueral Mauger, together with Batement of Account to the 31st December 16.
The REGISTEÉ of SHARES will be
men, with compulsory service, if necessary, CLOSED from WEDNESDAY, the 19th
It is considered that there should years,
CRAN ISIAN,
instaut, till WEDNESDAY, the 6th Instant MITSUI BISSAN KAISHA also be a beta dayi inclusive, during which period su large increase in the Imperial garrison, Traunkor of Sheras can be registerra. more heavy guns should be obtained for te defence of Capetown and other ports; and that
a reserve force of 2000 burghers, shoul, hə maintained."
DEATH OF A CYCLIST.
Londos, 22nd April,
A. W. Harris, the well-known professional cyclist has died from injuries received while vycling at Aston,
THE CANADIAN TARIFF.
Loralon, 22nd April,
The new Canadian-tariff makes precision.for a reduction of 25 per cent. in the duties on ali goods, except wines, spirits, and tobacco, im- parted from countries which admit Canadian products free,
THE NEW GOUTH WALES MOUNTED IEPANTAY IN LONDON,
London, 2nd April
Tho detachment of New South Wales Mounted Infantry hinded to-day from the steamer Gulf of Martuta, which left Sydney un 17th February. Both men and horses are in splaadid condition. The detachment wil proceed to Honnslow Barracks to-morrow,
AUSTRALIAN FEDERATION.
Adolaista, 2nd April. The Federal Convention is now practically concinded, sud a number of the delegates have returned home.
AHMANGELL,
Soorowy.
Th28
By Order,
Hongkong, 12th May, 1997
FOR SALE RUINART PERE & FILS, KHINS Established 1719)
CHAMPAGNE GROWERS AND
SHIPPERS
Ship only the Finest Quality Extra Dry (Green Beal).
LAUTS, WEGENER & CO.
Sale Agents.
-Kongkong, 17th May, 1895,
E D.
FOR SALE,
11206
A SHEIDSIECI S CHAMPAGNE, 1888, WHITE, SEAL. 833 per case of I dosen yuuris, $35........per case of 2 dozer pints.
KRISSMANN & CO.'S
RED AND WHITE BORDEAUX WINES.
The Convention decided upon parnunt of C G. HILBERT & CO.8
members to the extent of £400 enah per annum for both Houses. Also fixed the Governor General's salary at £10,000 per suram, and' £5,000 maintenance allowance, The Federal apnaal expenditure, all departments included, is limited to £300,000. The Convention further agreed that after a tris) of a miform tarift for five years the surplus revenue, if any, elwald
BOTTLED ALE & STOUT
No. 8, QUEEN'S ROAD, CENTEATA
Head Office-Torro Branch Ofic8 LONDON, NEW YORK; Bom- HAV, SINGAPORE, SHANGHAI, TIEN, TSIN, NEWCHWANE and all Poris in
JAPAN
AGENCIES
Mike Coal Mines. Oana Coal Mines, Kanade Coal Mines.
t
The Mike Cotton Spinning Mill, Ed. Tokyo Marine Insurance Co. Famits. Meiji Fire Inenteros Co., Lamited, Imperial Cavernment Paper Mille; Cotton Clearing and Working Co-
Shanghai
£6 par weeks in onse of temporary disablement by accident.
Accidents insured against for £4 and £2 per anum (1) in case of death and weekly. paymonta in case of injury.)
For further Particulars, apply to
JY VERNON, Agoné, Hongkong, 18th June, 1206,
FOR SALE.
NEW STEAM-LAUNCH, 45 (t. Long, Off Bento, 5. Depth built of TDAR WOOD and COPPER FASTENINGS STEEL BOILER, 4ft. in long by,3 ft. 10 in. diameter, Testod to 200 Iba, Working Prensa 100 Ths. It has New DONKEI PUMP for Feeling Rajlar COMPOUND NON-CONDENSING ENGINE, CYLIN DERS 6 and 10 in. Diemotor, 8. in: Stroke, with Water Heater SPEED about 9 miles per hour
This is handsome well-inished Lauch Buitable for a houss-boat or à plogeure bant.
Prico and Futboy Tart calars en ouplica- tion..?
W. LEBATIGT,
139. Wifi Road.
[2889 Hongkong, 5 May, 1897
Apply to Mra MATHER, 2. Podder's H
Hongkong, 1st January, 1892-10
南米
ING NAM CO,
JEWELLERY
MANILA 01GAR.S No. 95, Queen's Road ContrAL Hongkong, 15th February 1897,
B
*
1454
OMBAY BURMAH TRADING COR
PORATION, LIMITED. BANGKOK AND RANGOON.
Franý & Co. F. G... Campbell, Hoor & Co. Carmichael & Co
China Bugars Dakin, Cruicks'k & Co Dairy Farm Che Fenwick & Co Gea... Green Island Cement. F. & C. Patery Hongkong & 6. Gás van, Hoogkong Electric H.H. L. Teamways... Longkong Hotel "Hongkong los
H. & K. Wharf & C...
•Hangong Hope E&W. Dook INEDRÁBIER
Cartons China Fire China Traders Bongkang Fire
North China rr Sumita
Land and Building
H. Lead Investment
Humphreys Fatute.... Kowloon Land & B West Point Building Laser Bugariinny Mining
Charoocciges Jelebu........ New Balmoral
Do. Preference. Oliver's Mines in
· Dor "B Pagj
•C$367.60, sellers $125, 180 °, prem se
£5 nominal.
£ nominal
21b, buyers
e8 $213, sellers -21-20
£189 eller
150 (in Liquidatica). 810 8
$100 $130, buyers
to ((in liquidation). $515, omnil
$10 $37, sellers $50831, sales & buyers 210 $110, buyers 158 $9,10, sila.
($100) 5971, buyers
$50 $40,-le
$95 $230
$50 204), sellers $50 $105
VESSELS EXPLUTED.
THE FRENOH" MAKAG
The 3. M. steamer Caledonien, with the French mail of the 23rd ult,, loft Bingapore on Sunday the 16th instant, at 4 p.m., and may bo' expected on or about the 28rd instant, This Packet brings replies to letters despatched front Hongkong on the 17th March. Y
THE AMERICAN MAIL,
The O. &O, steamer Guclio, with the American mail of the 21st: ultimo, left Shangbei, on Saturday, the 18th Instant, at 7 s., and may be orpected here on or about Monday, the 17th instant.
The PM steamer City of Peking, with unily, do, left San Francisco for this port via Honolulu, Yokohama, Irland Sea, Kobe, Naga- Baki, and Shanghai, na the let instant.
Tha O. & O. steamer Devic, with maila; de, Isit San Franciscs for this port via Honolulu, Tokohama, Inland Sea, Kube, Nagasaki, and Shanghai, on the 11th instant.
THE CANADIAN MAIL. The O. P. steartier Empress of China left. Vancouver for Hongkong via Yokohama on Wedacaday, the 12th instant, ut 1 pim
TOK AUSTRALIAN MAIL.
Tho N. Y. K. steamer Talejo Maru, from Melbourne and porta, left Thursday Jeland for this port on a 10th Instnut, and is expected to neries hero on the 21st instant.
THE INDLAN MAIL,
The steamer nightring, from Calentła, left- Singapore for this port on the 11th instant,
PAMELORANT SIRAMERS,
The P. & O. tenner Pealawar left Bombay for this port on the 3th instant,
The Bon Line steamer Bonsortich, from Leith, Antworp, and Loudou, left Bingapore for thin port on the 12th Lastant
Tha N. Petsamos Victória, left Tacoma. on the 1st instant for Hongkong via Japan porta.
The Chips Mutual stoamor Pakling, from Glasgow and Liverpool, passed the Cassi on the Srd instant, and may be considersů, dno: së Singapore on or about the 21st instant.
The F. P. stoomor Tacoma, from Tusamo, loft Yokohanin on the 7th intent for this part cia Kobe INDIA
This P.&O. steamer Bombay left Singapore for this port on the 11th instant, at 6 am.
The Rickers otsamor Deike Rickmora, from Antwery, and Hamburg, paster the Canal en the 27th alt, and may be considered duo at- Slugapore on or about the 20th indiant.
The N. G. L. steamer Bisegne left Bombay On Saturday, the 8th instant, and may be ex-- posted here on or about the 27th instant.
The NY. K., steamer Onii Mari, fet Sydney and Melbourne, left Koos for this port on the 11th instant and is expected to arrive.
$125 244 pct. preri, here on the 18th instant,
850 $185
$20 $101, sellors $25 $77), sales & sollers 260 (352) valea
526 Tie 71, lesb $20 (919), él, de soll ers
850, $230, ale
$60 $155
a $50 $10, sollem
$10 183, eller $30 416 $40:819,70, salle:9- $100 (47), ocllera
Fes: 609 890, buyers
$52,15, lea
**Do. (Preferance).
Kants... Bs Steinship Coy
China and Manila ... China, Mninal ON| Do Prof Douglas B. B. Co. H., Comben and M... Indo-China 8. N. anchal Warch's Co Waton & Cogh, S
J. Y.
$1$210
pers
$5 $19, salos $24 1883 lea
$4 $71, sales & buyers 8181.55, uzles 101.822, ales & buyers
C60, 171, buyers
£10 £7 buyers £50 467, buyers $15 835, sel tera £10:04, sellers $8732131, buyers 810 81 buyers
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"Old Malwa (2)4 years)...1800 9 to 1%
Old Milwa (5/7 years) 23200
$6573; Old Taina How Falata
Kew Benares....$067); Old Benares Fers/se, Olly $500 Persian, Paper-pod$500
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TEAK SQUALES, PLANES, Boards and SCANTLING4, PLANED, TONGUED, and G200TED BOARDE, FOR FLOORING, GRITANG, WALLINA, LP. THAE SALNGLES FOR ROOFING, BRA
PINTADOR RAILWAY SLEEPERS for all Wladivostock 29:87 Gatues, WR
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TERMS VERY MODERATE, Corentation Free,
Kongbong, Geptember, 1897,
WORTH A GUINDA A BOX.
Tokyo 300
20.03
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20.87
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Victoria Peakį Gap Rock... Macao........ 1740 Haiphong.
Bolinao
W. BREWER & CO. BEECHAM'S PILLS
Onoda Cement Company, Japan Kanegahali Cotten Spinning Mill. Tokyo Cotton Spinning Mill, Japan. Hayashi Clock Factory. Hongkong 12th December, 1890.
MARBOLINEUM AVENARIUS
USED FOR-16 YEARS. Turenghly reliable preservative for Wood and Stone against Whito Ants, Decay, Fangas Eot, and Dampress
Sole: Agents for China,
SØEEDLE & CO: Hongkong, 25th January, 1892. :E289
R. J. ERMEDJOS: TIDEEIGN AND COLONIAL STAMP Phil May's A. B. C
SIEMSSEN & CO. FOREIGN AND ALER
Hongkong, 1th May, 1897.
SIAM TEAK TIMBER.
36.
be returned to each colony in proportion to its THE BORNEO COMPANY LIMITED
pepalation, monthly adjustments being made in the interim.
BANGKOK
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TEAK SQUALES, PLANES, SCANDLINGS, ARD sitting in Adelaide, and bas beon prorogued. T'ho merabera meet again in Sydney on the 2nd BOARDS. September next. The meribera separated or pressing the best of feeling towards each othor, and hopes were entertained that the colonies would souspt the result of their laboura by odopting the constitution as Jrifted by the Confereues her
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SHIPPING REPORTS.
The British starter Tainung from Shanghai 12th May, had light variable winds and clear westberto Tuugying; thence denne fog with light sontheriy air to Lammocks, thenos mode- rate masterly wind and fine cleat weather to port, and
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German Chusdian
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That is, akire 15formation than is given any can printed in London for while fifty vents i
The British steamor Thales from Tawaufco | charged. The price of the locally printed 13th Blay, Amoy 13th, and Swatew 14k, End corroob card is 20 émta on paper, 30 contr on light N.E, trains and file weather from Taiwan, Joardboard. Sipplied only for cash
fou to Amoy From Amer to matow light
southerly nice and lazy weather. From Swatow
to port light southerly airs and fine weather.
In Amoy--Stra. Victoria, Foachow, and Cheong Jock Kuu la Bwstor-Stra. Telsang, Choyi song, Siam, Hayun, Tricheng Sabine Bish wers and Skeutung ANG AN
The British abip Godiya, from New York 17th Docambar, td fair weather and freak trades through Aflavtin Ocmus, sipating Trínis dada Island on Jan. 46th Experienced very beary westerly gale on Feb. 17th, in lat 41 6, long. 17 E. with territo squally ard: mountain.: cus scau, desks continually fooded wita water; used on bags during gale with gool effect. Fab, th, passed an iceberg in it 41:80 64 long 56.24 B.; minile. Jara Head March 25th, experienced calix and SW currenta (strong) in passing through Sunda Straita, and calina all through China Sea, until auking Pulo Cou doro on May 5th and arrived to-day (Sunday) after 148 days passage,
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The D. D. R. stenwier Thekla, from Hamburg; left Singapors on the 19th instant, auf way he expected bere en or about the 1941 instant-
PASSEL THE CANAL. OUTWARD-18th Apr-Conich, Melkeen Challe,
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HOMEWARD-7th May--Aglaia, Ceylon, Mas- duf, Guadalquiver. 12th May-Ernest Simona, Jacon, Mario Bickmers, Petrocku.
POST-OFFICE NOTICES.
The Postal Guide for 1896, revised to duto will be found in tho Chronicle and Directorį, 7. XI. This is the Daly authorized complate" Summary of Postal, information published in Hongkong.
A "MAIL: "TYELL CLOSE For Shanghai-Per works, today, the 17th instant, at. 130 F.M. 199
For Shanghai-For Awangles today, the 17th inst. at. 3.30 p.31. 2
For Singapore. Fev Ceres, to-day, the 17th blant at 3.30 F.
For Tientsin.--Par Taking, tardar, the 17th stant, at 8.30 P.
For Manila Por Sangkang, to-morrow, the 15th instant, at 3.30 e
For Kobe and Yokohama For Sakura Maru, on Wednesday, the 10th instant, at 2.30
For Port Darwin, Thursday Teland, Cook- town, Townsville, Brisbane, Sydney and Mel." bourne-Per Chingla, on Thursday, the 20th instant at 9.30 T..
For Nagasaki, Kobe, and Yokohama,--Par Verona, on Friday, the 21st. inst., at 11,30 AN. For Thursday Island, Townsville, Brisbsuo, Sydney and Falbourne-Ter Omi Maru, da Friday, the 21st instant, at 3.40 L
For Shanghai, Chefoo, Chemulpo, Nagasaki, Faena Gensan and Windlyestock,Per Magata Maru, en Friday, the 4th Jane, at 3.30 raí,
MAILS BY THE CANADIAN.
PACKET.AUT
The Canadian Mail Packet Empress of „Japan will be denpatched on WEDNESDAY, the 19th instant, with Mails for Shanghai, Nagasaki, Kobe, Yokohama, Victoria and Vancouver, B.C, which will be closed as fol low
10.00 AM, Registry cocses.
10.45 A. Post Offico closes, but correspondanes.
may be posted on board the Packet with Late Fee of 10 cents extra Postage until the time of departure.
MAILS BY THE UNITED STATES MED PACKET ERYKA *The United States Mail Packet City of Ric le Janeiro, will ba despatched on WEDNESDAY. the 19th iactasty with Mails for Shanglai, Japan and San Francisco, the United States, Capsds. Honolulu Peru, &c., which will be closed as follows
4,00 AM. Begister cemen
5.00 am Fost Office closes, but Correspon- dence inay be posted on bored the Prokat with Late Fee of 10 canta eztra - Postage until the time of departure.
MAILS BY THE BRUTISH PACKEL "The British Contract Packet Gorokandel will te despsiched on THURSDAY, the 20th inst, with Mails for the United Kingdom, Eurene, and countries, beyond, via Brindisi; to tas Straits Settlements, Netherlands Indiu, Burmali Ceylon, Adon. Egypt, Malts, and Gibraltar,
3:00 AM Fasting of Prices Current and O
veniaro condos, bed! Mi 10.00 M-Registry causes.
10.30, A.M-Posting of newspapers, hooks, and
patlerus censur
11.00 AM Mail closes.
LATE LETTERs may be posted (from 11:10 A.M.) with 10 cents late fes up to 11.50 4.1., after which hour they may be sent on board with the me late foo
MAILS BY THE GERMAN PACKEL.
The German Contract Packet Prins Heinrich will be despatched on TUESDAY, the 25th bainstant, with Mail for the United Kingdoin Earcps and comatnes beyond, wa. Brindisi, to the Straits Settlements, Batavia, Barmah, Ceylon, India, Aden, Egypt, falta, &o do Registry ceases at 9.09 AM. The mail closos at 9:30 AM.
Fonde Or To Win wecading to Beaufort Beale -BLATE OF TIMVexen bi lui kysst detaried touded. Extraling reta) 1. fogo Iglising: 0. ranut päring slower way! rapi
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night
HONGKONG FIDE TABLE.
17th to 3rd May, 20
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Hongkong:
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prority with the greatest mucoes. It continues to
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WAILS BY THE FRENCH PÄCKET.
The French Contract Packet Bey will he despatched on WEDNESDAY, the 26th instant with Mails to the United Kingdra Europe, and places beyond, via Harielea. to Saigon, Stralis Settlements, Batavia, Bur tash, Ceylon, Madras, the Anatralasian Colonies, àdon, Natal and the Cape, Egypt, Malta, and Gibraltar
8.00 Posting of Prices Current and Cir
olars geasER. 10.00 AM.-Registry cases,
10.30 AM -Posting of nowagapers, books, and
patterns cires
ATOT RESPONSIBLE FOR DEBTS.
Neither the CAPTAINS, the AGENTS, nor tão Owners will be RESPONSIBLE for y DEBT contracted by the Officers or the: Orswa of the following Vessels during their stay in Hongkong Harbo
Adair, Brit. str., P. T. Ellis-Gibb, Laving
AMT TURNBE, Amr. bic., Warland—Stamlard
Oil Gò.
BENEL Brit Uk, Martin Frampton---San-
dard Oil Co.
FORT STANLEY, Brit, acque, H. Willines
Standard Oil Cor