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CHINA, JAPAN, COREA, INDO-CHINA, STRAITS NETHERLANDS INDIA, SIAM, PHILIPPINES, BORNEO, &0, £«., WITH WHICH ARE INCORPORATED THE CHINA DILLECTORY
AND
THE HONGKONG DIRECTORY AND HONG LIST tou The FAR EAST FOR 1898.
THE THIRTY-NIXTU ANNUAL INUE, The DIRECTORY covun the whole of the poris mul vities of the Far East, from Nether faris Iulia to Siberia, in which Europemaresido.
Not only is the Directory as full and complete
in sach case as it can be ridu, uut sach Colony,
Port, er Sitthaneût is pre-faced by a DESCRIP
INTIMATIONS
BROWN, JONES & CO.
DEALERS IN AMERICAN AND ITALIAN MARBLE AND HONGKONG GRANITE.
CEMETERY MEMORIALS
Designs and Prices on application Ofica 17. Queen's ROAD CENTRAL.1704
THE
THE HONGHONG DAILY PRESS, MONDAY FEBRUARY 7111, 1895.
BIG FIRE IN MANILA..
HONGKONG 103 GO, LIMITED.
A telogra received eaterday from Port Arthur, Rays the N. Hefly News of the 1st. February, states that there are three Russian 4 and three Chinese verabschored Satside EXTENSIVE DAMAGE TO PROPERTY Company Limited, was told on Saturday, in the
Renf-war at Take..
MANILA, 6th February.
of the slot were ablese for five hours. All the Chinese warebones in the locality were gatted and part of the El Comercio offes was dos
royed. The full extent of the dazuge is not yet known, but it is believed that roast of the property is insured,
NORTH:
The annual meeting of the Hongkong Lon
offers of the General Managers, Messrs Jardine Elatheson and Co. Hon JJ, Bell-Irving
presided, and there were also present-Mest
CRICKET.
WORLD V. SCOTLANDI,
dourteous manner with a frank statement of the aims and repirations of Kawin in East ern Avin it is most probable that a mode
This match, played on Friday and Saturday viedź would hays been range between There were no British far then the
last, saded in the defeat of the Scots by 71 runs the two. Poiron whiols would have dished fohigenia and Daphns having dort auf, ut us (APECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DAILY PURES"
efter sipas low nooring duo to a sticky riekst alt, ordered
Parlane (Manager), A. Flest, J. H. Co which also allowed of the four inaingu kuing both purtles Rusia might have giron a boon stated. All was reported to be quiet,
A terrible fire broke out early this morning. K. M'K. Ross, HW Boli (Scoretary). Ho played out. At the ease of play on the feat undertaking to respect British interents and Anollier report, which has a decidedly doubtful
Tung, Ho Wook, H. Chinoy, Lo Choang Bhin, day, the Soots escued to bave the best of the Ho U Sharip Great Britain would on her part no doubts, stated that there we three Russian in the new Reenrio Street, Manila. Hotlrades
game, and when the World had to bowl and The SEORETARY rend the notice convening ld with a wet ball on the marning of the secourt have been wiling to recognise Koreas in
A retien match at Eagby football butween
the meetings, why
"The CHAIRMAN-Gentlemon, I think all of makan lot of runs reply. A collapse, however, day, it was expected that the other alash would the sphere of Russian infuence and have officers of II.ME. Terfel andthe Fleet will be given her moral support to Russia there in played at Happy Valley this afternoon at 4.30
on will regard the risalts of the past year's tonk plan and the Scots way out for 116, their working of this Company as in every way last gayon wiokets yielding but 56 runs, thauks return for the Uzan's renguition of freat. The following are the tons;
satisfactory The account in your hand to some good tranding by Wall. The boat Stokes Reo, Jellicos, Dawar, Pewlettroye Britain's pastmoant claim to choreiso hormour, Elford, Wawbey, Browne, Rajdrsin
skowa.net profits amounting to 2.171.38, batting display was given by Moberly, though against $55,044-85 for 1990, and subject to your he was closely ruu by Langhorne, Gillett, influence in the south of China. Now, how- Sbelford, Birminghai, Tey, Boeraille,
confirmation, it is hoped to pay a final and Campbell, Smith and Wall adopted play.. ever, owing to Germany's waoxpected action Bridges, Gillett, Cay HMS. Powerful
Hag back; Paiks, Wall, shem Artistrong, HE "EDGAR" PRUBABLY GOING dividend of 1953 per share, which was bling Forcing tactics in the second inzings, interim dividend paid in August last, gives as also did Maitland and Edwin in their mond in seizing Kiancha, Rustin's bad has been three-quarters; Derlig, Delton, halvos) pre
shareholders a rather bettor rotan that attempt when they went in against a total of in the preceding year. As stated in to report, Oliphant, Elfat, Brooks, Compton, MattLowe doing so, unfortunately, stro hns trodden on Egerton, Pike, Charlton, terwardar
it is also recommended to make a libent and scored 64 for the first wiokot. Egerton also battel soundly in both lanlags auð was, British corns quite needlessly mid is appar On the 15th Dasarahap there juliol from New
We hear that H.M.S. Edger is shortly going provision for depreciation, and in law of the like Fead, as vainable behind the stamps. For increased amount which it is estimated will have their respective ailes Lowson and Campbell, only not anfficiently well mannered to anotYork on the White Ster liner Textonic two North to join the southorn. division of the to be expended on buildings and now plent, and and Wall and Cilleth were the most suocawful ogise. Henes the snowhat critical sina-presentatives from Japan, Mosers. Hisushia Brith feat.
It is said that an order the desirability of strengthening the future bowlers, whilst Vallings also proved a most. Hijikata und Junnsenka Inpure, who hays been tion at the present moutent; 75 a result of charged by the Bank of Japan with a special made on Saturday for the mou to dispose of position of the Company against possible.com-serviceable change on two occasions. Paila at which all the Buropean Powers scors toystems of the leading gold standard countries, absolutely necessary to them in order to make ions, oto,, referred to, will, it is now thought. Wall on Saturday afternoon being exception- investigation of the belong and financial everything in their possion, but what was polition, I hope this apportionment of profits point and Antor and Maitland in the country
will also be accepted. The outlay on the exten-
did smart work, the match which disposed of be hurrying out battleships to augment Leg, inva boon at Now York Kim wk, das auch room as possible for garantiion. exceed $60,000, or a slightly larger so than ally good and only equalled by the o and b their fests. It is to be hoped that have visited Washington, Philadelphia, and
New York, where they have bou received We do not know if there is any truth in this wae estimutod twelve month ngo. General Er
whieti disposed of Failo earlier in the same day.. these formidable "massenger of peace by Government ofbeitta and leading bookers, rumour, but ou Saturday night any sailors pausea anve increased about ten per cent, over The World's fielding was, with hardly an ox- may prove so in reality. Certain it is The representatives will parme the objects of brought anbore bundreds of curis and efforts of the preceding year, mainly due to the option, of good quality. This wools the rotara
enhanced price of coal, auil whilst on this sal. that weakness on the part of any Power their mission in England and on the Continent throw them away in the'strants or gave them ject I is mertion that we are introduoing match with the Garrison will be played. Ap-
of Europe.-Nagasaki Press.
Heldrars Furnace into the works with the view onded are the score and analyze ing of Hongus small coal. I will be plenic Liont Gillett, RN, h of effecting an economy in future by the burnALS to answer any questions with regard to the report.
TION. Parefully revisals nth year, most of woel HONGKONG DISPENSARY Buddenly forced and he has blanderes. In
Will Bapto as aire més FOR TH TOURIST, giving very detail in omnection with
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THE NEW GOVERNOR OF HONGKONŲ.
There being no questions, the CHAIRMAN proposed the adoption of the report and ac
Mr. J. H. Cox seroulot. Carried.
CONNER.
possessing much worth defending is hut an invitation to attack, our vaunted civili A dospatch rooived from a reliable quarter in sation notshotanding. It is eitistic- Peking yesterday, save the M. U. Daily News of -the 15 February, statos that the advisers of tho tory, therefore, to know that the British Emperor art anions that China shonk accept Government are sending out reinforcements the British loan and the conditions attaoler to the antiadrou. Having regard to the thereto, but hoff doing to Britain must agres 20. gnamtea Chua lanh tho Recursions of -magnitude of our trade in the Far East and other Pets his mainly case Russia pacently Sir Henry Bloke as uct uno -the large sucreazo in foreign squadram, our threatens reprisa's upon Chiùs if the latter bide goedel an pleasing everybody in Jamaica, though haval strength will have to be por herzali to Great Britain while Face has given do follow it was chiefly due to the desire of the Mr. Tro9, AKSOLŮ as auditor.
uomiotakable signa that what Ensia will do in population that on the expiration of in asal the Out the will suppert with all her forces for Sir Henry's Governorship of the colony Germany also alloged to be working against was extended. Howover, the Post of 2nd ini.
Sir Angustus Herming, says
manently nugranted. The garrison of this
Me. Ho Taxe propused the re-elpotion of.
Mr. A. Fairs seconded. Carried..
·TING WENGAN,
2nd Louing.
1st Inning.
·Campbell malowana T. Earecmbe Smith, Lk.19.,
B: Wood
Igortam, b Lowat 3: Surgeon Fead, R, st. Egerton, b kas
Lawson... 14. krogle
Captala Droor A.F.D0
Egerton, Mankori
flant Langhoroo, BA.,
bw; b Urawford
Lisit Lothridge, H.OR.,
24
Egerton, b Lawson
e Mackenzie, h.Crew.
ford
e and b Campbell Andarton, ↳ Loween" 0 Bew. 9. B. Vallinge,
Campbell...
ealony must also be greatly increased, anerent Britain at Poling, but this is rǝry doubt-Dezember, after discussing the bow Gorerzai, hem of the masting. Dividend wärgats will, G. TAN, O Crawford
label, is one of our oldest Proprietary Articles affective garrison.The Navy Longno are Jollar is one reason why I would not lend Colenial Office." His luck has evidently not
Bow who have ever tried it use any other, and many of our customers take a large supply with them su leaving the Colony.
THE
HONGKONG
TAİ YEUK FONG
HAIR
WASH. 遊樂大港香
The CHAIRMAN-That, conelndes. the bab
be sent cat on Monday, Thank you, youll men, for your stondus
Campbell
not out
8. Moberly, H.E.
L. Wall, BN., Lbw, b
Campbell
Extras
Telai......
Lowson
15. Maidan, b Lormu ý
not out
59. 1.b., b Crawford ... 31
Maitiand, Lowma
188
Total............... 18
BOWLING ANALYSIS.
First Innings.
OPLIN, Md. Russ Whez, N,B, Wik
20 7
4
45
the sooner the fact is recognised at the War Office the belfer. The flict must be par-
This brings us to the consideration of Bir The Moralist of the Straits Tinter, Heary Blake's enreer in this colony. His Ex- fectly free to maneuvre and act as the terring to the fontior few company to calloney is to iso falicitated on his oppointment Admiral thinks best, and this otnnot be the take over a trading cocoa and the lean of to such a position as the Governorship of Kong THE SOY CHEE COTTON SPINNING | 1. Lamer, run out 16 .,., & Zowner...... case unul Hongkong in provided with nu lebentes in colinertion therewith, coralines Kong. Some years ago, he was described in eas
CO., LIMITED VE in follows-The poembly of the Fall of the of the London papers as "the spoilt child of the
The third ordinary general mesting of share doing good work, and we trust they will not money in Singapore, whether on the debentures deserted him his star is still in the ascendant, holders in the above company was held at dag in their enden vours to render the Navy of the Tenjougar Dock of the Municipality. Instead of falling into bad odour at the Colonial Shanghai on the Blat January, at the affone of or of Erasor and Nesre, Limited. To invost Office-as almost every other man would have the General Mangers, Mr. G. Galles presiding. aqual to the demorada upon it, alike in this, in real asta ex any other solid form of prop. done, whose administrative record in an import- The following were, ako present-Meers R. Wood- gune, and summ. Tu sccomplish this alone Forty is a wholly ifferent matter from leading at colony was sy bail as his bus buen bere be Kerbe, F. W. Kach, Bau. Chongying Woo apk apzi will be no light task, but it is not bouclose y If you buy a piece of first-class propem to be still in high favour with the Seco-So-obin (Director), P. Aruhold (Genral Amer...
arty in Battery Road or Rafles Placn, and, if try of State. At all events, he has been pro-
Manager), A. W, Danforth, A. Dabelstein, B. Campbell ho dallar drops from we shillings to sixpence, rided with a post which, from a monetary point Cushny, and J. Nolttog, representing 1,605 Stewart
Davis, H. Lehmann, RM. Campbell, A. Crase ford matters nothing to you. Where yon formerly of view, is equal-if not indeed superior to the olargad cale handred dollars a month for rout,
ehares. Dr. Zimmermann was present offlcially ony which he is ubond to vacate. It is rare that you then proceed to foliage fone hundred such good fortune follows a man of Sir Henry from the Garnish Consulate.
"Lowson' dollars a month and you got it and in Blake'r enlibro, and for this romaeus he is to be the report and accounta, said-Gentismen, the Wood
The Chairman, in proposing the adoption of Mackensie. Fastenhle alght Bat, When you lend foably congratulated on his preferment. But if monog, dhe situation is materially diferent. If he is to ho felicitated, the colony to which he is report and accounts having been in your bands Pails the dollar falle, you ge
giving ought to be commiserated. Hongkong has for time, I will with your permission, had one or two unfortunate experiences with its follow the most course and take them sa rad. Orford......
-Anderson As you will have soon; from, the report,;our mill Stewart say, that if Sir Henry Blake's régime there is marked by the same features and followed by about 25.000 spindles by the end of the year. with 1,500 spindles, increasing gradually to the same resulta na his regime here, the future. triah of Hongkong with maiso ita past min fortides pale into insignificance.
It in a
of nobiegomout. At the same time, if no too much taken up ju dhe personíze, of the Navy, the League might, as cognate to their special subject, take up and press their views on the recessity of rendering the gazti sou of Hongkong equal to its defence against antside stock. This question is very much
garrison in this coaling Station is a yeom plement to the Naval Force maintained in thero waters. It is becoming increasingly svident that if British interests in the Far Fest ure to he maintained intact it can only be by the presence of a really overwhelming
Tuserved for the purpose, and uniformity in evary, THIS ELEGANT TOILET REQUISITE bound up with the Navy, insemuch as the Haring regum to the growth business. Governors in bygone times; but it is anfe to emmerbed forking on the 25th March last,
armugemont new greally facilitates referunge?
ALPHABETICAL LIST of RESIDENTS contains the anaes of over
·J6,490 FOREIGNERS, eeroully arranged, with the Initials as well as
be Sur cetly-Alphabetical-Ouler, that any name can be found nstantly.
TER MAPS AND PLAŃS lave bon engraved by one of the most eminent Fire Great Britain and are entréeded and brought up to date. They cousia this year of COLORED PLATROF FLAGS OF FOREIGN HONGS, PLAN YOKOHAMA
PLAN CE KOBE AND Iyone
PLAN OF FORERIN SEVOLENTANTA, TIENTSIX PLAN OF FOREIGN CosciSSION, SHANORAL New PLAN or gonokey (Shaxona)) LARGE PLAN OF THE CITY OF VICTÒNIA Pran OF LEAK DISTRANT, VICTORIA PLAN or Kew MUS
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NR PLAN ON HANOI New LoF MANILA NEW AND ENLARGED PLAN UP. SINGAPORE NEW PLAN ON BATAŢIA
- The CHRONÜLE covers the notable events of the last forayin Ho Eye Fant insubor cat si cuties of Basty Asia.
the various Chatous Pariis, Trule Regretionis, Chambers of Counvere' Seldes of Commissious, Connor or Court Firs, Hongkong Stamp Duties, Pistal Gide, Chin Festivals, Tables of Money, Weight, and Msures, and other Commercial"Tydiesution including
TREATIES WITH CHINA Great Tritnin Nanking, 1842; Tientai, 1958: Convention 1860 Chefeo, IS7 with Additional Atiels, Opin Convention, 1988: Clingking Convention, 1890, Tibet Sikkim (nevention, 10, Burmah Con- vention, 1897.
TrendTientsin, 1858: Couventinin, 1860;
Tientsin, Ico5, Derventions, 1856, 1887.
had 1805.
United States--Tinuta, 1855, Additional, 188; Posing, 1980; Immigratino, 1894. Germany-Tientsin, 1861: Peking, 1880. Japan-Shinosaki, 1895; Lintang Cox. vention, 15; Commercial, 1896; Nor
Ports, 155. Portugal, Russia, Bussian Tend Trade.
TREATIES WITH PAN Great Britain, 1858, Trade Convention, 1966; United Sinta Extraditicu Treaty, 1886; Get Britain. 1991; Duties Convention 1805; Rusin, Agreement as is Coren TREATIES WITH COREA
Japan. 1876 dupa montary 1876 United States. 1982; heat tritu, 1989,
TREATIES WITH SIAM
Great Britain, 18: Franer, 1893, Great Britain and France, i usa Prontier,
CUSIONS TARIFFS THANE RELATIONS China, Japan, Sun, Ceren,
LEGAL. DoceMDXTS
Ordergin Council for Goverance of H. B. 31. Subjects in China, Japan and Cora, 1965 1977, 1378, 1891, 1884, 1894, 1896, 1896 Rubs of I.B.M. Supremo and other Courts
in flina, Japan, Table of Court Poos
"COMBINES THE PROPERTIES OF A RESTORER, POMADE, AND
Ti WASEL
As a Rusiorer,Nulcitivo and Strengthening.
Ass Fende-Voto Grease, but acting assuel Ash Wash-Cooling, Cleansing and Agreeable,
VOLE PROPRIETOR!:
A. S. WATSON & CO, LIMITED. HONGKONG, CHINA, AND MANILA. Established, A.D. 1941.
Hongkong, 3th Juctary, 1898.
NOTIOR TO OCULESPONDENTS URLY COMMicaians relating to the news colum Soulet de cofdraiser to THE EDITOR.
Currenciquis maual forced their name and address with coming dussed to the for, not
or publication, bad ne evidence of good faith.
Al Letters for preflication shut he written on ona stile of the payer unly.
in germany syned communicazione that have already uppoured in viher papers will be entertai............. -
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The infore it won un dus of undicating Afor that rele dinte al upped for Cash
Telephone No. 1
Telegrame Addns Pers-Ailith Codél
P.0 Fr. 26
BIRTH.
armed force.
The C. 31. steaner Ouputok, from Glasgow and Liverpool left Singapore for this port un the 4th instant, and may be exported home on or about the 10th lost.
It is noticed in the Guverts that Her Majesty, the Queez has approved of the Ordinahon to
Huge, Ordinang, JIK-
Mr. JHamilton, Genarsalanger for the East of the Baltable Life Asserince Society the United States, bas rusolved upon the and an advertisement arennoes that, feam this etablishoal in Hongkong of a branch office; date, business will be transacted at No. 9. astonishing ibing, but it is as true as it is user's Road Central, with entrance in Istoriebing, that searely a project to which Sir House Street The bus the business Rex Diaca has put his hand in Jamaica has of Seclaty na frempid increase, will bearer succeeded.
The Sirotta Tintee has published a numbex
botulene with Streathamrodita in Louder on the proposed currency aangemon which The muralios comente as follows That
VICTORIA GAOL.-ANNUAL
REPORT.
Maitland
1et Faning
•b Valllings..
18
Second Innings.
2
· SCOTLAND.
2nd Inning
45 and E. Smith
The full capacity of the mill, viz., 40,000 spin-int Campbell, HKK., dles, have been created for some time, but wa. A. Anton, br. S.Smith ballings have been nuable to put them all in working Lint. Egirion, N., S.
Feat, Wall 17 ib.m., bett ordor oxing to the scarcity of labour, which still continues. Now that the Chinese folidays F. Maitland, Tanghorne, are over, wa-trast to overcome that difficulty Wally
J: A. Lopron, Sub, b very soon Wa are quietly and steadily or- - Wat ganising the working of the mill into each role, N., and Wall Lammert, Gillett i
Gilleti 40
9 Poad, b Vallingi
@not out.......
Hm out.......
A. Andamos, o Mobley,
D..Word, Dyson, h Wall 3 be A Machesnio, o 8. Smith,
& Latcher
24 sand S Su... L. Crawford, not our bs. Sesth......
Ext
Exted.....
Total
118 Toual...........186
DOWLING ANALYSIS:
Öreni küsid. Roma, Wicios. NB. Wickets
Piret Icings.
19
30
Lammert Wall
4.2
29
19
10 28
Vallings.
Second Inning.
wall.
50
15.1
0
Lammert
1
10 1 30
QUfera
H
e seen on reference to an advertisecunt to which special attention is Janted. The nasots are DANA| £41,240,311, of which is less gam than
a system as we hope will produce the best. Stewart, & Gülett..... Vice-Adezird Sir EIL Seymour will pro £10,520,328 le surplus in omega of all resory Or
results as regards penduation and wages. bably go north in the Alperity tomorrow required by law and sil other babilities to policy
The dioulties in our way bra shielly E skilled labour, which causes a math larger. 20dem. This late siperb result indicativo of
The report of the Superintendent of Victoria amount of waste than would be shown in a In future the Registrar Genugul will sit in arsilent teargoment and financial chaBifaten 124 the discharge of his duties on the premises son. Poliaci in ore at the over of 1897 Gaol for 1897 is published in the foverament similar mill at home, and a certain amount of known as Bestonefield, Battery Pathawathed the grand tuin of 0193 1500 Gazelle. The number of prisoners admitted to pilferage which is going on in spite of a very
the gaol under seat me of the ordinary scurte --equosd to local adireury: $2,000,000 000; “The
sovare and striat supervision. Both these mat- degree of favour enjoyed by the Evoletyped by courts martial. There were si 541 am zat promising too much in saying that 4,711, besides 48 soldiers and sellors setore aro baing gradually overouma, and I think evidenced by the fact that iron business vis
upleted in 1897 to the orient of 212,700,000 | Pristaera imprisoned for det, and 263 in default when we next weet again we shall be able to the Westora Hranon contributing a Bubstantial Luding security, making a grand toul of log before you better roenits. (Applause) proportion of that and a Lie nesutaice now of the But were old offenders. The You will perhaps agree with me that this Sercombeßmith 5 18 attracts considerable attention in opportualetet for 1836 was 5,589. The daily average frat period of working is not unsatisfac-Gillest will be taken to děti with some of los pringler of prisoners confiand in the gaol during ters, sidering a new industry with go
Year why 46th, un nataymzod with. 314. in 1908, - zkilled people, totally unsoquaintɔd:-"with The Superintendent attributes the deerase to millwork. Tho maglinery in giving entire. Bion of the light and pass regulations and satisfaction and the buildings are in every the narrowing of the Limits within which spent eminently adapted for the purpose. As to hawking is permitted in the vicinity of the the accounts, they do aut require any explann
arkets in Victoria. There wore 2019 reports tion, but I may mention that our stock of cotton, Vallings. sus é good solid three velanize. Mr. Editor, tharule by the prison offre against prisoners Furn, and by-products has been estimated at s S. Smith you supplied, tisa other day, of Intervions will for prison offences, as compared with 3,387 in very salo figare, so much so that, sinus closur traita merchants in London on the anticstate, and 5,865 in 1895. Discipline had been our books, we have sold our entire stack of yari Straits currency The drift of thedonny.toanet
well maintained and the Superintendent altri at prices showing a fair profit over and above THE HONGKONG SHARE MARKET. think, calculated very much to encourage the outes the marked decrease in prison offences to the valuation in steekisking. In conclusion, I C. Platt to be his private soretry.
strrency reformers. Then gentlometrin Lour on
ontor eficiency of supervision on the part of believe that I am fully justified in congratulat- Sesoom to say, in entstenen Well, it res ly the gaol batf and to a better apprecistian of ing, the shareholders on their property, from Hia Brestler the officer maistering the
Les not matter ta nant what price the dollar ricou discipline on the part of the prisoners which in couras of time they are certain to roap day, says Government base please to trpoint Captain some shepo or other, we cover ourselves. The We will take mighty good bare te see that, in
The raport continuos:
very satisfactory retures. (Applauso.) Before Francis Richard Tobin, of the West. India exception to that view Fan M. S. R. Carr, who
Ite now rules and regulations for the Prison proposing the adaption of the report and ac- Regiment, to be Hils Freellaney's Aido de Camp represents Johr Tittle & Company, but, of power given under them to the Superintendant you may wise to ask.
came into force on the 29th of March, and the conuts I shall be happy to answer any questions
Council of Western Azelalio placing cer
A copy of a Bift rossou by the Inglatira surse, the interests that Jofas Little & Co. reto award a muximum of 7 days' solitary confine. tain restrictions mon immigration to Western did a service in petting the views of the London présant are not gaite the same as those of the other merchants. Atalieronis, Mr. Editor, you Australia is published in Saturday's Cuzille,
Seniors of the Singapore mercantile housed sc the German Mails with dates from Berlio of terviews saye Vory pleasant it was to The German mail steamer Sachsen, carrying clearly before the publin of the Straits The
porrespondent in his introduction to the in the 10th ultimo, Jeft Singapore on Saturday at
The Jepi Tupouses the death of Lady Tus W Kan mother of the Korean Dmperor, which confred on the 8th must. Her Royal Hightowl was la kor Bist your
Pan B
A4 T, Bubbling Well Road, Shanghe on the. It is notified in the Grocerament (Fazette that 1 January, 1303, the wife of Chant.S GRANT, His Excellency the officer administering the of a daughter,
Government has been plowed to apponit hir Cyril
The Daily Press.
HONGKONG, FURRUARY 7th, 1898,
THE situation in China is still far from set fed, notwithstanding the fervent satisfaction alleged to have been recently expressed by Is Imperial Majesty the Czar NICHOLAS II, at the clearing of the political horizon. For some reason the Russiaus are not happy 9 um. and may be expected here on about eet the gentlemen who,.. twenty
Jet, eine the report in Reuter's telogram of Thuralay, the inst
the 1st inst. that "the Russina Press is
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Mr. Erich Georg in his Share List of Satur
Business during the week under review has been rather quiet, but rates have not change
sala.
BANK SHARES.-Small sales of Hongkong and Shanghai havo beon reported at 180 per gent preni... but the market cléses wonker with Carried ananimously,
probable sellers at 185 per cent, prem. for cash, The Chairman proposed that a dividend of although the London rate comes firm at £45. Fla. 20 per share be paid.
There were no questions, and the Chairman went, and a maximum of 42 days separate proposed that the report and accounts be up seafinoment upon full and ponal or reduced septed and passed ponal dict in afternste weeks, has been exercized with marked afoot. There were 70 prisaneira
Chinese in difoult one to deal with. Since I repertor for refusing to labour during the year, l'his offence in a prison filled principally with have had charge of the Goal I have only known one European who refused to labour. An arulo Eurogaus profer to labour than to sit idle,
fow excontions, would be content to hit ion cell. fron and year's end to another and do nothing. year.
Carried unanimonaly.. Mr. R. M. Campbell proposed that the dirve tors be re-elastel en özen..
"Me" Daforth saconded, and it was carried wumimanaly.
Mr. R. M. Campbell proposal that Mr. J.
REPORT.
A few Nationala ohanged, hands at 2194, and at $20 there are farther wellacs, for ordinary shares, while founder shares ato baguired after at $28.
MARIND INSURANCE SHARES.—Unions re- main neglected at $229, and China Traders are en offer at $70, Strails can be got at the
keep quiet with small salfors at $975; Chians FIRD INSURANCE SHARES.-Hongkongs
sold at $109 to $110 and are very firm at the fatter rate.
may be, thirty years ago, helped to build up the prosperity of the Settlements, did nobly on resuming its attacks upon Great Britain." will u plagel this afternoon at 430 p.n. R.Auces of the mercantile assistant. Indeed, on
A polo match, R.A, R.E. v. The Worldventy 'er eight dolure a month, and work: Chiveso prisoners on the other hand, with Nolting be re-alected auditor for the ensuing rodased rate of $14).
have looked with horror on the modern indal We are of course in the dark as to the real and T. team-Captain Barney, it.A. Mr. reason for these attacke; probably the Des Vaar, RE, Mr. Nugent, R.; Mr. mo, with a twinkle in bla eye, of the trouble
gullepino, the head of a great. Btrails firm This extreme apathy toads to induce to refusing. Mr. Cashny seconded, and i was carried Muscovite journalists are of opinion that Craickens, B.A.
to labour and undoubtedly accounts for the unanimously. S that ho got into when it was found that he had listinuny with which Chinese prisoners will por The proceedings then torminated with a vete British diplomacy is being exercised.to Al 3.50a.m. on Saturday morning the fire-
incurred debts to the extent of 150 dollara with sist in rofusing to labour. I have found spa of thanks to the Chairman, proposed by Mr. B. baulk the accomplishment of Russian deen were called an outbreak of fire on Chavdays negally ausred a garry-ne a sort of renal diet in aerate weak the most officious
the tuban wong,
The young men in thog rata continuarent on fell and perul or reduced | Davis.
SHIPPING SHARES-Hongkong, Canton and Macao Steamboats have ruled very quiet signs.
groual Hoor of No. 13. Prapa Central. A insuryhen they went here in the orouing nishment in obstinate cases of this extremely They may, for aught we know, quantity of matting was buent and the fire was Many a curious reminiscence did I hear during troublesomo oleuve. The number of prisolars nont of Receipts and Expenditure to the 91sil, and at $371 to 327 for delivery on 28th The General Manager is submitting a state: with but amall unimportant sales at 9274 to $27 regard the British Forcigo Minister as a extinguished with little trouble. dog in the anger, who, not desiring any
my calle, and much that threw into vivid vormported for baring tebacos daring the year Desenibor, 1897, together with the sub of the with further sellers at the lower rates. Indo- instant and 3lat Marsh, the market-closing werk slice of the Chinese cake for himself, objects were pod $10 and one sou $20 for being in this by the way. I give below the gist of the months of the year for frafficking with prisoners, 1,500 spindles, increasing to 1,014 stilles till
trast the vonditions of life in the Straits a shows n. further decrease. Three Tuding assist working in 1807 At the Pelles Court on Saturday two mon quarter of a coutury ago and now. However at warders were dismissed during the last to see it carved by others. But if so they possession of unjast nights. A shopkooper who muverstion that I had in the course of the
The Mill began working on 25th Marol will Chinas have been sold at $te to $55 cash, and at latter rate more shares are procurable. Dong- quily ignore the fact that if Great Britain $25. Luspecter Duncal prosecuted in all the deal of fiebertion, they will, I think, indient materially decreased. In November and Desi-half
illegally stored sons thus of kerosin was fined morning, and, though they would hear a good
and since their dismissal the number of cases in oal of the year and overaging 34,000 spindles last seld in sanall lots of 8574 la. Síð, at which which tobacco has beer found on prisoners has working day and night for four mouths and a
fatter rats, shares are on offer. ble of Conruher Fuss: Charter of fine Chinn yet she has a valuable trade with the desires no territorial acquisitions in North
REFINLEIER,China Sugars sold at $168 Colony of Horious; Code of Ciell Pro
suficiently the rabber iverse views that are ber there were four anal esses, but during those The Profit and Loss Acryat attaohod shows at $170 for 28th instant and at $173 for edure, Hongkong: New Tablo of Hong northern provinces, which she is naturally
held. It will be obeczy d, however, thul there mouths there have been several free labourers a balance at credit of Tha. 47,392.17.
delivery on 30th April, the market closing fairly His Excellency the Acting Governor basis absolute canimity on the desirability of af work in the Gaol. The profit in industrial koag Court Fos; Adairalty Rales, anxious to retain, and that she is naturally pleased to appoint. My. Marous Warra Exity of exchange being established. The fabour during the year amanted to $2,820.19 2.866.61 for the Legal Reserve Fund and to After deduction of 5 per cont = Tls,
steady at 3168 cash, Lasour sold at $45 for Troen Jurisdiction Act; Regulations for
31st March, but are on offer for cash at 3424. Slade to be a Fiestruant to the Hongkong doubts only ariso when we enter the Coneular Courty of United States expects to lose that trade if the country is Volunteer Corpsvie Liutont W. K. Wylie, the thoray path of detail. Taking the
inte raport from the Gaul Medical Offer shows per cent Tls. 4490.56 for the General Mana
MINING SHARES.-Punjome fetched 371 to Rules of Court of Cousula at Shanganacsed by a Power who has adopted a pro-deceased, with efect from the 3rd February, opinions expressed in the balk, it seems
4 deaths from natural causes, and 2 cases of or (in agrordance with Article 24 of the Rales $740 for ordinarias, and for preference Bi; Clansa Prewager Act, Hongkong tectionist tarif Moreover, if any Pover
suicide during the year. The sanitary condition of Association) there romain Tis 40,469.00,
sharva, closing with sallara of ordinary shares Licorrer, Trade Marks, and Letters Patent
to be generally, folt by the merchanta, in of the Gaol is good, a modern apparatus e It is proposed to pay a dividond if 4 per cent. 37.30. The Jannary working gives a total Fees, Port Regulations, o, ke.
has an object to ztuan she is more likely to on taat His redlency the neting Governer has that much newspaper and afkor threshing out The Government Gazelle contains a notifica ripe for the expression of any final views, and
Fondon, that the matter is not sat aufficientiy boon contracted for the carrying out of exeu cual to Tis. 20.00 per share, which will absoro of 300 ounces of salted gold, or, at £3 155. The CHRONICLE DIRECTORY, alatunin it by the use of the squriter in meda, es beau pleased to roogaise, provisionally and has to be done before a defluite plea for our be
tions. A new fire muit, with 3 hydrants, has Pls. 10,000 and to carry forward the balanos of, per punce £1,154. Charbonnages have been laid within the prison walls, and a complete 469 to new account.
-improved very considerably, and sales have been though printed in smaller type tin formos peeinlly when dealing with a highly civilised pending the airival of the Queen's exequator, established. In some quarters, it will be soon, I also brea ampplied. On the 2nd November a Europe, and Mr. F. W. Kooh bas joined thing with strong cash bayers st $130. New and coloured in every possible manner, son
new set of fire extinguishing appliances has Br, A. Wasserfall retired on leaving for stod up to $140 for 31st March, the market tata very year moro pages.
nation. The methods adopted by the CZAR's Kinture Uyenous in ebarge of the Imperial there is a good deal of dubiousness felt as to the
Balmorals sold at $1.10 to $1.29 for ordinary Royal Coloco Complete with Mapa and Pas representative in Korea were not such as
mencement was made in carrying out the Board. Jopanese Consulate in this colony. in 1902, 37 Directory only, pp. 28, $3.50.
attitude of the Goyeramont in the matter, and improvements in the Gaol originally eng In seconlangs with Article 12 of the Rules and $1.40 to 31.50 for proference abares, market It a year ago dorsally pronounced to be would commend themselves to any civilised. It is notified in the Cocket-Gazette tant-Resistance,"
the practicability of inducing their csential posted by my predecessor together with of Association two members, Messra, Gralles, closing strong. Jelebus sold at $2. Raubs are Mr. Woug Wan On has hocn appointed a
same adifitions in the matter of soparaty nad Karbo, rotiso, but, buing eligible, offer rather easier, after-veral sales at 3221 cash soution 4, sub-section 3. of Ordinance & of 1800.
and end of the month, and I cannot quote the. publio vaccinator under the provisions of
nails recommended by myself. The principal of themselves for rosication.
cash rate over $22; a private telegram from the 1t is also notified that Europees en be
Bouth reports the result for January as equal- vaziunted free of charge at the Gorernment.
ling 15 dwt, gold per ton, but the quantity is respond to the rade-challenge thus thrown Civil Hospital daily between the hours of 2p.m.
natgiran. Ölivers have not been mentioned, and are weak at $19 for A's and 874 for B's. down. The result has been etrainod rela- and p.m.
Great Eastern and Caledonians sold at $3,20, 600,000.00 89.25, und $8.0 for 88% paid up shares, closing 237,680.93 at $3.20.
the last work ekinanywherspublished, Power. He adopted too much of the ince and all very loutered and pred of the gentlemen of the road in former days, in every way, the price in silver is now greatly below. the equivalent of 25 shillings, at which it and no self-respecting Power could fail to was originally published..
It is published at thos
-Ofici af the Hongkong Deily Prces...
throug
thorough and friendly understauiling might have prevailed. Thero is in Great Britain a growing sympathy for Russian aspirations for an open port on the Pacific and fliers are Dany advocates of an Anglo-Kussian silinace equally interested in preserving the ponce or understanding in Asia Beth Powers are
i can ho hod from, and Adverbergents senttious where nothing but harmony and a LONDON Hr. F. Akur, IL Clement's Lane LONDON Meners. Btreat &Co., 30, Cornill PAZIA Messrs G-E; Piel de Lobal &
Ch. 53, Rua Lafayette GERMANYM Mablau & Waldschmidt,
Frankfurt M. NEW YORK Mr. Henry ill. 21. Pack Ray SAN FRANCO. Mr.LP.Fisher, Merlis, fachgo CAPE TOWN.Messory, Gordon & Gotch SYDNEY Mosses. Gordon & Gefüh MNMessers, Gordon & Goteli CALCUTTA M. W. Kowman & Co. DOMBAY of India"! Cret Conono Mesars. A. M. & J. Ferguson
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REUTER'S TELEGRAMS,
SUPPLIED TO THE
DAILY PRESS:"} LONDON, 2nd February THE RECENT ATTACK ON TELE
·GRAPH SURVEYING PARTIES AT MEKRAN (BELUCHISTANĮ The British force from Karsohl has attroked ad completely routed the robots at Mokren with heavy loss, including four of their leaders
the suggested improvemente within the Gaol The acccante hare toon sudited by Mr. Joh, were the increase of yard space by the demoli. Nolting, who offere himself for re-elastion.. tion of D wing; the subdivision of TRINH ĐÁP
of asrycialium colla into separate cells; nod the extension of the famula prison. Dwing had already been pulled down aud, with the muterinis removed from it, 89 association, le Cardial account aro balay rapidly converted into separato sulle verdraft at bandera ... Alacat the whole of the labour is supplied by
Acowanis payable prisoners: The work is therefore being married
Proit and cont out at very small cost. There were formerly in the prison 249 separate cells and 135 as schiation melle. Within the next six months when the subdivision now in prograss will he cempleted, there will be 327 separate cells, and king 26 asociation cells, which will afford autem- Machinery
Vorniture...
Property
PHILIFF AKNHOLD,
Gederal Maungor
LIANEVIS,
This evening pue of Us most interesting boxing contests of the season will take place at the City Hall, the sorbatants being W. S. Bailor the ametuer champion of Hongkong. and T. Northcott, of the Nory. They will box for the best of twenty rounds and a very keon contest in so to be witnessed. Seats muy ba
THE PRESS OF TALLENWAN, booked at Mears: Robinson's music store.
The report that the Government had with drawn the condition that Talionwan should be An impudent fieft was commit at the free port has evoked mich geserse comment hydation for 153 primers in purate care in suck
the Froes, bat the Government intimates that prisoners can be accommodated by patting Eve Costou and us in priscis
finomout. In casos necessity 104 extNU coctoratul button wests in coole A man went to the roof of the hotel, stal a which contain Asistic populations. Their quantify of beso piping and a hydrani box, put the public is misled regarding the negotiations prisonem in each nesociation well making the Cool interests need nut alash in any direction, the property under his cost, and then descended at Peking, which are atestoly confidential, total capacity of the prison 557. With 497
•MilE PESTE BATANIA. H. M. Van Dorp & Co. the other and assist in the developmout of prisoner was sent to gul for six weeks with and each night afford, valuable support to iu the hotel lift. Fortunately be was stopped
Beparate calls it will be possible in all editory spiral in practis
Sunday debtors by an autist watchman and looked ap. PENANG.Mesas D. Graham & Co, Tel
Licken to Jochto vary convicted criminel prisiliig hands of soupradore SINGAPORE Bleiers. Kelly Walsh, I the great countries over which they rule. ard labor
BORUTU sejurate celf. This prison will thom he Baygro Meurs. A. Berli & Co.
in ás intisfactory condition as it seems possible. SATOON
to render it on the present site. The con duet of the goal staff has been, or the whole
ToNursMr. . Degerfold, Hanci
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MACAO Mr. A. A. da Cruz Swaro Chevay Book Store. Astor Mears, A. S. Watson & Co., Ld. Fedcow.....Mr. H. W. Charobill SANNGHAL Mesure, Kelly & Waleh, IL TIENT IN IL law & Qa NAGARAKENngasaki Press" Oflice. KOME-DHABA Hiego News Company, Ld. YU KOWANIA... Mesra, Kolly & Walsh, Ld.
Hagkong Daily Pris Ollas, January 1808
of Asia and both have largo territories Hongkong Hotel varly on Saturday or
We note that. Mr. PRITCHARD "MORGAN,
ML. P., speaking at Abordare recently, ad- Vocated an understanding between Tussia and Great Britain, for which he cousiderad public opinion was ripe,
This is undoubtedly the case, but it will
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LONDON, 4th Zobrasry GREAT BRITAIN AND RUSSIA IN THE FAR BAST Beater's Agency is informed that it is in-
We are informed that the Hamburg-American rate that the Government of Great Britain very good, I have aleandy stated that the re Lias, for which Mers. Carlowitz & Co. domsaded the opening of Ta-lien-wan and cord of prisen alfombes for the year gives arido interest
off Jandy tact. The sleamers will afterwarde within the demand, but that it is once of increased elooney in soporvision. Great
sarted a monthly service on
probable the question of opening was raised in eroit is due to the chief warder for this result,
oli at Pusag, Singapore, Hongkong, und Shanghai The Sudahuelt, lacier, trois Aubria Alesio, dayinu eru to rnú on the ling each stup having a total carrying capacity of new resula The employment of still larger
not be helped either by the notion of the over 80 tons, aut all of them boing almost
connsation with the loan neretition
UA309) NEWBTAPERS ROOMMEND.
RACNEVEN & CAMERON'S PINS THE WAVERLEY PEN, for Huey Writing
THE TzYma J writen 200 words pár dip. koli svarywhere. WaysALET WORKS, Exuviuios
tristed materially by the example they have to which the principal warders also have com
Prorm and Lone Acce
lo
face
shown of foot band discretion in douling with my prisoners, and by the steady enforcement of By est a China house disciplize, Dring the year 11. Butropion by balance of working sodeuzt
Russian agents in tile Far East or the Planets will fallow as soon as it appears advis THE FLYING SOUMAN PES, intent of Quill, warders have been engaged kudally: They have vapourings of the St. Petersburg journal,able This Company possesses a Best of 50 Had Lord BALISBURY been approached in a steamers with a fatal tonnage of 938,050 tons
boon drawn from Hif's Naval and Millary. Forces and have given satisfaction.
31,607,8A.
47,883.17
Docks, WHADYES AND GODOWNS →→Hong ong and Whampoa Deckn sold at 235 to $36
TA, 1313.006.75 per cent prom. for sceh and at 241 to 212 per cent prem. for 30th April, closing with cash buyers at 236 por cout, prem, ch. Hongkong 143,858.01
and Kowloon Wharf sil Gadows, Company's 240,048,54 shares are in damard at 859. New A-noy. 620,818,79 Docks have rollers at $178.
-2,2*5*62
LANDS, HOTELS, AND BULLDINGS-Houg
·921,600.to
1 kong Land Jarosimoni sharos soli në $74, and 24,112,20 22.131.84 at that rate mall lots are wautod. Kowloon 2,400.00 Lands sold at $124, while West Points can be 12,929.10 placed at $20 Hongkong Hetals are en 1,450.98 offer at $534ossh had equivalent rates on time, 4,044.59 Humphrey's Datatea solist 39 and continue in
171-19 and at that figura
Kiz) 1,310,300.70.
COTTON MILLS, Fwostars steady with prob-. able buyers at Tis: 100, after zules st. that rate; Internationals are quoted Tls. 110; Leon Kung Mowa ors wanted at Tis 107 cash and Tls. 115 907.90 fax 30th June; Hongkong Cottons are obtain 47,982.37able ugait at $17.
MISCELLANEOUS.Green Islands dropped a $9,219,20 little, and have sellors at $25 for old and 8177 for how shapes A. B. Waisons sold in fair ronzbava at $11.90 and $12, closing with sollern, sess at laller rato. Hopes fetched $173 and closu 101.de | with bayura Geo. Fenwick & Com sold at $294 and uro munted now at $30. Ives fetched TU. $6430.78 9113. Campbell, Moore & Com are wanted at