BAIRD'S JUDGING MACHINE.
Londoa, 21st July. Big machino for automatically judging foot racing, which was akcenssfully tried ut tha HuddersBala aporta latele, has been exhibétail at the London Alotic Club'e meting.
All the tests made proved auronsefal,
Mr. A. Baird, of Globe Point, the inventor of the machine for automatically julging foot-racing, left Sydany in the R.M.S. Kong on lot last trip an the represcotative of Che Australia Inventions Developments Syndicate is commissioned to patent and place upon the English market, among other inventious, the judging machino referred to i the nisva ushl]
A CUSTOMS WAS BETWEEN DRRMANY
AND HUANIA
Loudou,
July.
The commercial relations totoon. Gerning and Russia Bys strained, and a Customs war jg isunincat,
THE GERMAN ARMY.
London, 22nd July.
The offagiro war strugth of the German nemy is to be increased to 4,500,000
THE GASES OF VELUVIUS.
London, 22nd July. Profraser, Nazivi, a scientist, of Palus, Hudly, is analysing the grotes omitted from the orator
of Vensins. He is reported to have dolected the pearence of coronita and other new
Ismeats.
THE ALLEGED MONSON CONSPIRACY,
London, Wud July. At the Bow Street Paline Court yesterday, Alfred John Monson, Victor Honour in money- Jendor), Percival Norgate, and Robert Metcalfe, charged with loving conspired together to de- frand the Norwies Union Insurance. Compony of divers saws of money, wars committed for trial,
MR. DOUGHTY, MP., ABANDONE
HOME RUL
London. 22nd July, Mr. George Doughty, who has represatte Great Grimsly in the House of Commons since 19, 48 Liberal and Hem Kaler, bas ahan- loved the Home Bale cause, and rostened his sort. He will again contest the sand on a Unionist THE REVISION OF THE CHINESE TARIFE.
In the House of Commons cu the 12th July Mr. Gibson Bowles naked the Under Secretary for Foreign Affairs whether Hot Majesty' Government had received from the Chines Government any intimation of a demand for a revisiew of the krenties hätween Chius and Great Britain, if so, when was tho dematad tando ; dif¦ 1 Brand for revision extend to. Articles XXIV. LII, na-1 LTV. of the Trouty of Tien.. tsin of June 2, 1358, bich articles respectively stipulated at British subjects should no she called apon to pay other on higher antics than wors required of the entjats of any other forsiga intion; that British ships of war should be a liberty to visit all ports within thu dominions of the Emperor of China; and that the British Government and ite ant joets should Bare free and eguni partisipation in all privi leges, imamitius, and advantages that might
DADE.
INTIMATIONS
BEST
THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, MONDAY AUGUST 15т¤, 1898.
AUCTIONS
BY ORDER OF THE SECOND
MA MORTGAGFE,
PUBLIC AUCTION,
PORTLAND CEMENT MESSES HUGHES & HOUGK hars
PRICES AND SAMPLES ON APPLICATION.
U. NERVEGNA & Co.,
31, WYNDHAM SPREET,
STUTTGART PIANOS,
DORNER AND SOHN'S SEMI GRANDS, AND COTTAGES.
MONTHLY FAYMENTS.
LANE, CRAWFORD & CO. KELLY & WALSH, LD.
.4.3.2.50
6.50 4.00
1.25
*..
Mobil Hints for Hot Chistes ... Rowing-Badminton Library) Parson's' Magazine, vel 5 Easton'a Work of a Bank.... Graphic Summer Namber. Bary Man's Owa Lawyer Cow's Marino Insurance
Bion
Morrell's Babkraritoy
Crabb's English Synonyma King's Ten Thousand
0.701 (4.00)
13-1395
SOLE AGENTS IN THE FAR EAST –
for the
instrnotions to Soli by PUBLIC AUCTION,
WEDNESDAY the 17th day of Angaat, 1558,
Hadist 3 P.M.
at their Oftens, Tray Central,
Mg Min Que Let
CATER FOLLOWING VALUABLE
LEASEHOLD PROPERTJĖS. ALD THAT PIECE PARCEL GROUND sitante al Victoria, in the Colony of Hongkong, ånd, registered: fn - the- Loust. Office as INLAND LOT NG-1413, formerly kuown as the Remaining Portion of Inland Lat Na5A, Tłos premios (Nos. 270 and 298, QUKEN'S "Road Central), are held for the residuo of a term of 999 years from the lat July, 1546, Aboual proportion of Crown Rest $20. The Lot number was altered that year to No. 1413, but the Crown Loses han never been takan up.
ALL THAT PIECE or PARCEL, of LAND sitante at Victoria aforesaid, sod ra gistered in the Land Office pa SEUTION 1) of MARINE LOT No. 1991 hose promises face on the Praya Wear (No. 218), and are held for the resiant of atorms of 999 year from the 7th Fenudry, 1862 Astual Propertion. of Crown Reut. 382...
BANKS.
THE
TOKOHAMA SPECIE
LIMITED EA
ESTADISHED 1880.
BANK
VESSELS EXPECTED.
THE ASİSTAN - ATAİL The D. &0 stoomier dailio, with mails, &o.; tatt Han Francisco for this port vin Hanoin, Yckolarza, Inland Sea, Kobe, Nugasali, and Shangtai on Oss 26th tiltino.
TOO. stonmee Astee, with mata; &e SUBSCRIBED CARIZAL, Ten 12,000,000 left flan Pruisisco for this port via Yokohama, PAID UP CAPITALunchtais je
9,000,000 Iainedition, Kobe, and Nigasuki on thợ til Raevi FUND
0,600,000 instant. A
The CP stomper apresa India loft Vauenver for Ingkong usual porta e salt on Thewing, the tugi insaab.
HEAD OFFTOR-YOKOHAMA,
BRANCHES AGENCIES.
Ban Francisco
Kobe
London Now York Lyons Honoluta Bombay langhai
LONDON BANKERS: THE LONDOr Jor Soda bànя, TAKETED. PAKE'S BANK, LIMITED.
THE UNION BANE OF LONDON, LIMITED.
HONGKONG ADENCY-INTEREST ALLOWED.
On Current Acesant at the rate of 2 per coat, per annum on the daily balanco, O fixed departs for 12 months 5 por annum,
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By
S. CHON,
Agent,
655
Hongkong, 25th Marob, 1808:
THE CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA
AUSTRALIA, AND CHINA.
* YOST TYPEWRITER LAND situate at Victoria aforesaid, and 20 INCORPORABAD 51 HORAL CHARTER, 1858,
Morrell's Insuranco- mazal of Pro- Waliam'a Wills and Intestate Suvers-
tioul Lax
4:50
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3.50
8.50
2.50
Wonderful
2.50
3.50)
2.50
2.30
2.50
3.50
9.50
€70
0.50
0.201
0.70
*0.70
0,90€
Things International Code of Pobor Laws... Poster's Whist Tastics
Manua Proctor's How to Play Whist.. Cavendish on What
What Development Story of Barth's Atmosphere
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Elootrinity
Photography'
Solar System.
Germ Leto
British Coinage.
·MACHINES Always kert IN STOCK.
(ESTABLISHED 23 YEARS).
W ROBINSON &
& CO.,
MANUFACTURERS AND IMPORTEEN OF
HIGH CLASS PIANOS.
THE ONLY FARM DEVOTING TARTES ENTIRELY TO IT.
NEW STOCK JUST ARRIVED. LOW PRICES WILL BE ACCEPTED, CASH OF EASY MONTHLY PAYMENTS.
Eversion ne-night bérea for bo granted by the UNITED ASBESTOS ORIENTAL
Emperor of China to the Governmout or sub jects of nay ether nation; if not, to what trenten did the demand-oxtand, and what would be the effect of the ravislam domanded; and did Her Majesty's Government propose to accedo to this denud.
Mr. Curzon-The demand of the Chinese Coverament is for a revision. of-blin Custains tariff in accordance with Article 27 of tas Tranty of Tientsin. Formal notice was given to Her Majesty's 31inister at Peking in April laut. Any revise duties which may be agreed apon will, of course, be subject to one rights under the tast ísvoured-nation articles of the treaty.
MADIPPING. AZPONIS,
The Britek steamer Diomed, frm Fonebow a34] 11th August, bad modernte S.E. E. winda and showery.
The British steamer Thales, from Swntow
AGENCY (LIMITED).
SOLE AGENTS IN
HONGKONG, CHINA, JAPAN, AND THE STRAITS SETTLEMENTS,
FOR TITS
UNITED ASBESTOS COMPANY, LD, LONDON, CONTRACTORS TO KM. GOVERNMENT.
MANUFACTURER'S. OF THE.
Best Qualities of ASBESTOS GOODS and PACKINGS.
HYDRAULIC and SELF LUBRICATING PUMP PACKINGS of all Kinds. "VICTOR" METALLIC. BOILER JOINTS ASBESTOS BALAMANDER BOILFE COVERING COMPOSITION
of the Boat Qantitios. ESTIMATES GIVEN FOR EVERY DESCRIPTION OF WORK.
THOS. SKINNER. DODWELL, CARLILL & CO., Geroral Agenta
Superintendent
INSURANCES.
13th August but hesh 9 2, be with S. WORTE BRITISH AND MERAN. awch and beaty rain squalk. Vosscis in Bwatow | N
-Fechis g. Wong, tud Pasting.
TO LET
TO LET
CEMI-DETACHED ·VILLA
DECEMBER, 1807,
TILE INSURANJE COMPANY.
£13,555,989. 6. Öd.
The Britishsteame Chew Tail from Bangkok TOTAL FUNDS AT 31 6th Augast, experienced moderate 3.17. wirds to Caps Padavan; thence to arrival N. to N.E. weather generally ins with overcast sky and alight sea."
The Britisk steamer Center, from Bangkok 7th August, ad stroue Wand N.W. galo nad very high sea. 50 miles S.W. et Hongkong blow a gale with hurricane force for 8 hours from the twa và ; vagy high.eröse saa.
The British stamer Woong, frani Shanghai Siff August, bad bad weather throughout. Auchored on fiel for shelter at Tarichat, and on the 8th a Bullock Harbour; from thence to port had gloomy weather with light to frosh, winds and rough 3.8.E. sea.
The British steamer Airlie, from Sydney 23rd July. Brisbane 25th, Townsville 28th, Thereday Island 31st, ami Perl Darwin 4th August, and arriving and anchoring le Chan Kwang Bay at midnight, August 1315, then proceeded to Co.'s buoy at daylight. 14th instant, Fins woutler and smooth scan was experienced until passing. Cabra Ieland, thond pèross the China Sea m- diente S. W. güle with very heavy coa. The sam being go back on the morning of the 15th had to Jay to for 4 hours until sea moderate).
VISITOES AT HOEELS:
HONGKONG HOTE
Mr. G. Acev
Mr. J. H. Aitken
Bra. Argus
Mrs Barretto & children Mr, child Mrs, de Haard, children
Red resid
Mr. P. Bien
Mr E. L. Eennett Mr. & Mr, Cabrel Dr. F. W. Carl Capt. Clark,
RAMG
Nr. B. Vogan Mr. David-on Mr. A. Delpon
Capt. Dixon
Nise Drun
Mr. A. R. Dunkop
Mr. II. 1 Dunajs
Mr A. B. Dver
Nr. H. C. Edvards
Mr. & Mrs. Bilis and
ehild
Mr. E. J. Ezra
Mr. P. Garcia
Mr. J. Kedy Gibson.
Mr. 11. Grimes
Mr. W. Burien
Mi. H.. Ho den Mr C.. Hockapfel
Mr. 1. Howard”.
Mr. Kerloo. Hughes M: Fant
Mr. Rob. Inns Mr. Sig. True,
Major & Mrs. John and
child
Mr. & Mrs. E. 5. Joseph
Mr. J. W. Kinghore
Mr. H. W. Kitz.
„Mr. Knight
Mr. A. E. Knights
Mr. Alögen Lamm
Mr. Led A. Lexy
Cal. Mairo
Mr. Gen. A Marah
Enrique Man
Mr. J. Mayer Mr. J. T Mayslou
Mr. Wu Meßlure
Mr. P. Meirkamp
Mr. Silney H. More
Mr. A. Mueller
Mach
25. J. B. Marsha Mr. R. Napbeg
Mr. W. Parfitt
Blz. J. Pemerin
My P.F. V. Paderson
Dr. de l'endeŕvitla
- WIR
-bir. A. J. Befor
Mr. L. de Foy
Mr. & Mr Beyes and
children.
Hr. W. & Richarda
11m. E. Lice
Mr. & Mia, Roscuthal
Slies Russell
Dr. & Mrs. Sanger
Mr. II. Spumas
tr. M. Sciosier
Kr. T. A Betsin
Ma. Jas. E. Suven
Mr. G.Sare
Dr. J., Swan Mr. W. Flytrester
·Mr. W: FI. Talbol Mr. Thelinud Mr AR Thichweite Mr. & Mr.-W. E. Turner MrTV. Twinning"
Mr. W. von Ulfal
Mín. Unworth
Mr. E. R. Vice
,& in. Wm. Whitey
Mise Whey
Khede utilill
Mr. W. W. White
Mrs. H. A. Macleod and Liatt. & Mrs. “Bigrali
children
Wild
P&HOTEL
- Mr. &ìbins, !... H. Both Stall Surgeon & Ma, W.
Afr. S. Pentio
Captín Là, C. Campbell
Captain van Curluch.
Mr. J. I. Cutism”
Mr. M. D. B. Awwford
E. Home
Mr. John . Hulchix
Mrs P. 8. B. John
Mas lower
Mr. R. &. Judais
Captain F. Keford
Mrs. A.-J. David & ion (Ar. & Mrs &. W. Norton
Mr. & Mrs. W. 1. T. Kyud
Davis
Mr. V. H. Dercon
Hir. W. Deberty
Mr. J. M. Dotéry (2
Mr. F. J. Haver Deze Blist- Colonel fl. Ebdate.
WJS. Exkia!.
Mr. Aubrey For
Ihauta'slove The O'Gaz,
Mr E. Heinze.
Mr. C. Makoch
Mr. Marlen
Mr. K. Mizolett
Mr Mrs
Mr.HE. Pollock. AMPA. 3. Bicharchon
Mr. A. Piddia
Mr. A. Ninel dret vigti Bir. A. Findlay Boich y
Mr. & M. U W: Hole Mr. R. Toover
Liday
Mia Barr
MIA.
enheitur & chuld
Mr. Are. 1. Carpu
chael and eli44
I. AUTHORISED CAPTT&G £1,009,000 ** B. d
SUNSCRIRED CAPITAL 3,750,000
FAIL-UP CAPITAL.687,500 0.0° II FIES FUND ...............2,743,819 5 91
The Valorsigned having been appointed. AGINTS for the above Company ard pre- pared to ACCEPT RISKS gi! FIRE at Current Rates...
SHEWAN, TOMES & 00.j
Agonty
Hongkong, 23rd June, 1898,-
UN INSURANCE OFFICE, LONDON
FOUNDED MS.
INUES E BOWEN ROAD (New in course of erection)
No. 5, RIPON TERZNUD. No.3, ELGIN STEDET.
Apply to
NAZI
ALL THAT PIECE PARCEL of
gistered fo the Land Off SECTÍON L of: MARINE LOT No: 199. These protin-a facu on QUEEN'S ROAD VEST (Nds. 573 and 375) Rod SAC HỌNG LAND (No. 4and 5) and are boli for the same term as Beotion D of Marire Lot 139 above. Anonal Proportion of Crown Hent, $15.
ALL THAT, PIECE or PARCEL. of GROUND situate at Victoria aforesait, and registered in the Land Office as SECTION Q MARINE LOT No. 199. The promises face on SAT WO LANE (N., 1 and 2) aud ure hald for the same term, as Sections D and L abore. Annual Proportion of Crown Rent, $15.
ALL THAT PIECE. o* PARCEL & GROUND niteats at Victoris aforesaid, and registered in the Land Ofor a SECTION C of MARINE LOT No. 198. The premians face FRAYA WEST (No. 225) and are alt for the residue of a term of 999 years from the 7th Tammry, 1862. Annat Proportion of Crown Kent. BID. SAMAANA
For Farticulars and Conditions of Safe, apply
Mosera. EUGHES & HOUGH,
Auctioneers; or to Messrs. DEACON & HASTINGS,
Tendor's Solicitors: Hongkong, 4th August, 1898- · [1629
PUBLIC AUCTION:
HEAD OFFION, LONDON,
CAPITAL PAIN-UP...... Bresays LaBILITY...:OF SHazy-
HOLDLES ResnaVE' FUED...
FAR OERAAN MATH, The N. D. L. See Premtck, carrying the German nails with dates from Borla of the 25th instat, lef: Gelotatio en PVíky, the 19H i instant, and may be expected here on or about.
Wedneslag, the 21th instant.
MEMARANT TANDA
N. P. steamer Colinbin sailed from Tacoma for Japan and Hongkong on the 20th xám.
The P. & Ostiamer Verom left Bombay for this port on the 7th instant.
The N. F. stormer Mogal saded-from Port- land for Japan and Hongkong at the 7th
jedant.
The Austin Lloyd's stoner Givela left) Singapore for dis port on the 10th fustant.
The "Bea
Banker Benlarig, from Antwerp and Landon, leit Bingapore for this port on the ith instant.
COMMERCIAL:
CLOSING QUO VÄ SIONG
SATURDAY 15th August EXCHANGE
UN IANDOBY,
Telegraphie Transfer....... Bank Bills, on dematud Bank Bills, at 30 days' sight. Bauk Bills, at 4 months' sight... 114
Credila, ut & months" sight"
Dommentary Bill, 4 moutse vight
Or PARIS
Bank Bills, or demand Credia, ar mitus sight..
OF GRAY-
On dgniand
ON NEW YORK.
Bank Hills, on devard. Credits, 60 days sight....
OK, BOMBAY,
Telegraphie Trancier Bank, où demand......
Or CALCUTTA
Telegraphis Transfor Hank, où demand
ON SHANGHAI:---
Bank, at sight Private, 30 days' night
ON THEORASTA
On demand
ON MANILA
On demand
On Barone-
Un denard...
13
1.000
.com.
The steamer St. Jerome, froin MiddleborsovaRDIANS, Bank's Burying Rate...102 angh, Kotiordan and Antwerp, passed the Coral
on the 12th ultinto, and le sxpected to arrivə
Leg. test ring for fal.84,00
JOINT STUCK SHARES. COMPANY
8316, buyent Hongkong 'hi.. 125 1913 pr. D. Chins & Info, pr Di fonaliter Deferre
at Singapure ou or about the 3:1 instaut.
The N. Y. K. Steamer Sade, Maru (Europorn Lin) belt Singapore for this port on the 9thanke P800,000 | instant, and is expected to arrive here on the
15th instant. £800,000
The N. Y. K. etenmor Kamakura Maru £450,000 | (Enrópe Tine) loft Kabe for this port on the With instant, and is expected to arrive Bera on the 15th instant
INTEREST allowed on Current Account at the rate of 2% per annum on the Daily balances Ou Fixed Deposits for 12 months...per cent
.1)
-6 3
TH. WHITEHUAD,
Banagar, Hongkong.
Honekone. 24th May, 1898;.
HÙNGKONU SAVINGS BANK..
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THE Buse of the shore. Bank is curacies 1 by the HONGKONG AND SHANG. HAI BANKING CORPORATION. Rules
a be obtained on application.
INTEREST on deposits is allowed at 31
PER CENT. per s
Depositoes may transfer at their option balances of $100 or more to the Horasand AND SHANGHAI BANC to be pinced on FIXED DEPOSIT ыt Pan CENT. per auruta.
For the HoNGEONG AND SHANOWAJ
Banging CourOBATION" "},
T. JACKSON,
Chief Manager, Hongkong, ist August, 1995.
D4
THE Undersigned hare received instructions HONGKONG & SHANGRAI HANE-
LING CORPORATION. Sell by
PAID-UP CAPITAL
$10,000,000 Reserys FUND...$ 9,000,000 BASENTE LIABILITY OF PROP'TORS $10,000,000
PUBLIC AUCTION,
for Account of the Concerned,
ON
THURSDAY, the 18th August, 1898,-- at 280.
af Tho New Club, Queen's Bond Central, SUNDRY FURNITURE,
Comprising
COUNT OF DIRECTORS Hon. J. J. BELLIEVING Cliałzan; - RM. GRAY, Esg-Deputy Chairinao. C. Kentín nn, Eu R. L. Richardson, Ber EXTENSION DINING TABLE SMALL David Gubby, Ea R. Shewan, Exp DINING TABLES, CARD TABLES, DINA Haupt, Eq
NA Bicks, E- NEE WAGGONS, SIDE BOARDS, CUT MeComachie, R. P Bophy Log.
LEY, NAPERY, and E. P. WARE IRONA. 3. Kaymond, Esq. St And BRASS BEDSTEADS, BEDDING, DRESSING TABLES BEVELLED GLASS MIRRORS, TOILET SEIS, CAR PETS and MATTING, o, c., &c.
ALBO
TWO ENGLISH BILLIARD TARLES by THUYSTOK AˆÛo....
Catalogues can be obtained on MONDAY, DA application to the Auctioneers.
TERMS—A. Usnul
HUGHES & HOUGH,
Auctionoorn.
Hongkong. 12th Anger, 18,
CHINF MANAQBE! Hongkong T. JACKSON, ESQ.
MANAGER: Shanghai-JP. WADH GARD'NEL, ERQ LONDON BARISES LONDON & COUNTY BANK
"ING COMPANY, LIMITED
•HONGKONG-INTEREST ALLOWED.
On Current Account at the rate of 2 per Cont. per Annum on the dally balance.
ON FIXED DEPOSITS, For months, 21 per Cant. per Armani. For months, 34 por Cânt, per Annum, -For 12 montis, 4 Far Cant. per Annum..
T. JACKSON,
Chief Maunger. Hongkong, 15th August, 1899,
11879
RESID. ·
ST
CHUN TAK LOONG;
德新
DEALER IN
FOWLS, &o, &do, do,
JAMITED.
QUALITY EXCELLENT
PRICES MODERATE
1608
AUTHORIZED CAPITAL PAID UP CAPITAL...
THE HONGKONG LAND INVEST
MENT & AGENCY CO, LDA Hongkong, 12th Angust, 1808.
The G.S. 3. Co.'s steamer Bellerophon left Singapore on the 9th instant, and may be expooled hero on or abest Menday, the 13th instant.
The N. D. L. atcamer Prinz Heinrich left Shonglizi via Foochow on Thursday, the IIth instnut, and may be expected. bere on Tues- day, the ith instant.
The OS S. Co.'s steamer Glaucus, from Liverpool, loft Bingapore on the lith instant, and may be expected lique on or aluat Teceday, the 16th instant.
The East Asiatic steamer Cathay, from Copenhagro, Gothenburg, and Antwerp, passed the Canal on the 4th instant, and may be con- sidered due at Singapore on or about the 31a instant
Nath, Bank of China
B. Bhares.... Bell's Abastos K. A...
Foua. Share...
Caraphell, Moore China Prov. L&M...
hina Bogar Coub Bill
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21
Blurts de
Sin Sz, sellis The tou
... The [he Ig 14
Thi 30. Dis The 100 ile, 70
Dairy Farm***** Trenwich & Co. Bo
en alacri Comeut... Do. New Issue ........ H. & C. Baker Hongkong & C. Gas. Hongkong Electric ... H. H. L. TAWAYS.... Hongkong Hotel Kheraon,gkong for
SUR VANNED THE CANAL. OUTWARD,-22ich- July-Mante,
Octavia, Sileria 35th July-Ghazės, 41. K. Wharf & @ tok, Moru, Nijni, Nangorod. 29th July Hougkook Bopo... Aleurians, Grefeld, Mouring, Trieste. 2nd.&W. Dock Ang Glenshish, di 5th Aug-For- moun, Monmouthshire, Antenor, Awangre, Love: 9th August --Girin, Indralama. 12th August-Notai, Plintshire, Undannisd. HOMEWARD 12th August-Bayern -
POST-OFFICE NOTICES.
The Postal Guide for 1899. rovised to date will be found in the Chronicle and Directory F. Tr. This is the only authorised completed Summary of Postal information published in Hongkong.
The authorized List of Maila imed to connection with this paper is the one published twice each day in our Extra, which is corrected to a much Inter hour than that given below,
PRAR DELIVERY alueos at Post Office at 11,30 am and 3 p.m. or iä Letter Boxes in the Cars by 12 and 3.30 o'clock Trans. Lafter Bores at Peak will be pissed at 12.30 and 4pm.
For Singapers-Per Diomed, to-day, the 15th instant, at 11.30 A
For Haiphong-Por Hatoi, to day, the 15th instant, at M
For Simaghai-Per Aureire, to-day, the 15th instant, at 2:30 rúm,
Cantots Ubins Fire Ching Trade... Hongkong Pire North-China Straits
Vaisn Tangto...
and god Building
Hongkong Land Inv. Humphreys Bonte...) Kowlson Land à R West Point Building Lusou Sugar
ining- Charbonzage
Gt. Esta & C'danien
I
Jeleba
Now Balmoral
Do. Preference Artivée's Minés, Am... Do% ·B
125-30 $128, velfe $5 ile $50
EI 125 510 8.25, buyersi 8100110, Fagers -$50 sules & seller
$25184, ellers
$50 68, ure
$125 207, p.
$140.0
$50133, ellers $29 96, milers 62568, Luyer 050 330, ellers £2h 1%, 180 $209, neller 160 16, yera $60-180, tors
£10.50
$30 $171, ellers $40 495, tiers $100 $40, sile & sellers
500 $110, sellers
15 E+
1820
50 $150 buyers
1. orainal B1 ve, buyers
$10, wilem $2) $3.25, salleă:
Papjoma, calen
Do Proference
Rante.............1461043,ex di Busser
New apoy Duck teamship Çoya,— -Qirina said. Menila.
China Matond. Orð,
De. Preferow
Do. Do
Douglas Steamshipi Caritou sod M Inilobium S. N.
For Shanghai Per Lysemoon, to-day, the 15th instant at 330PM, Ave
For Chefco and Tisatsin-Por Heiping, toStar Fer
TIN MEATS, TIN-FRUITS, TINTHE NATIONAL BANK OF CHINA day, the bts insint, at
No. 1 Queena Road West, Hongkong. Hongkong, 2nd August, 1898.
LJ REMEDIOS,
FOREIGN AND COLONIAL STAMP
ANDRALER
No. 37, Brots STREET, HONGRONG,
$1,000,000
324,374
HELD OFFICE-HONGYONG
| Ona › Arduas, Esq.
CHO TUNG SHAN, KMJ-
Will be glad to send STAMPS on enurova" -- Ewan Hoi Cựung, dag.
enger
Is ales proposed to purcices used PorcAON Sthaps in Large or Small Quantities for Cach... AGENTE WANTED, 15 to 25
204.
Chisi labager,
G, W. F. PLATILIR.
15
Intorest for 12 Mouths Firet 25 ZA
Hongkong. 1st Degombor. 1837. TEEN MERCANTILE BANK OF INDIA
[48
TO LET
1391
CONVENIENT OFFICES. lat Ficos,
18, BANE BUILDINGS, Hongkong. Aduperà
FR Cara of Honghing Daily Press Offs. Hongkong, 21st March, 1858
1706
A
Coong us DisĪSITORS,
3. T.LAUTS, E
to say address on raeipt of zatisfactory, zalaz-
TO LET
PARTMENTS at Kowloon, will Board. Suitable for married couples or single gentlemen: "Tennis Court.
Apply to p
% Discount Allowed,
ME. HATHERLY
Leadato, Kowloon. Hongkong, 17th June, 1898.
11306 TO LET,
ENSANG &
C.O..
COAL MERCHANTS, have always on hand LARGE STOCKS OF EVERY DESCRIE?
STION OF COAT, Adiross-Care of Mae
Kwo Saxe & Co Ng, 68, PRAYA..
1758
WORTH A GUINEA A BOX
ན
The Undersigned, having been appolated AGENTS for the above Company, are prepared ACCEPT EISKS against FIRE &t Cherent Bates,
SIEMSHEN & CO. Agonis Hongkong, 16th May, 1992
$19
AACHEN AND MUNICH FIRE,INSUR-
ANCE CO. OF AIX-LA-CHAPELLE
THE Undersigned, having been appointed for the store. Company, are
THE SECOND FLOOR of Nn. 2 PRODRE'S prepared to ACCEPT BISKE against FIRE. Hatible for Offices. at Current Rates,
REUTER BRÖCKELMANN & CO.,
Agents
Hongkong, 21st April, 1897.:"
67
[ORTH GERMAN FILE INSURANCE
'COMPANY OF HAMBURG.
The Undersigned AGENTS of the above Company are PREPARED TO ACCEPT First Class Foreign and Chinese Liske et Uurront Kates.
BLEMSSEN & 00" Hongkong, 29th May, 1895,--|
1201
·RANSATLANTICFIEF INSURANCE
COMPANY OF HAMBURG.
The Undersigned, haring been appointed
Apply to
A E. MARTY. Hongkong, 25th July, 1808.
TO LET.
GBRENMOUNT, BONHAM Rold,
Apply to
#GHLMAN- &· ÇO,
Agents. Honghong, 7th July, 1808.
"[2411
TO LET SHORTLY,,
BEECHAM'S PILLS
WIR ALL BILIOUS AND NERVOUS DISORDEËS
-AENTAL SALE Mix Muros BogaS." - The la. 144. Box contains 56 Pills. Price 50 Cents.
Prepared only by the Proprietor- THOMAS BERCHâu, St. Kolong, ENGLAND.. SOLE AGENTS for HONGKONG and thé ̈ EEPIME OF CHINA- WATKINS & CO,
GC, Queen's Road Central, Hongkong.
AGENTS for the above Company, are prepared A FIVE ROOMED HOUSE at Kow. BOMBAY SURMAI TRADING COE
to ACCEPT RISKS agains: PIÈRE at Current
Inter
Agents
LOON with Tennis Court
SIEMSSEN & CO., ' Apply to Hongkong. 10th November. 1872 - (18) DHONIX FILE OFFICE..
The Undersigned now prepared to GRANT POLICIES. of INSURANCE: against FIRE at Currant Katea.
DOUGLAS LAPEATE & CO., Agouts for the Phir Fire Co.
Hongkong, 17th August, 168
1
KOOTTISE METROPOLITAN 'ASSURANGE COMM
The combined ACCIDENT and · LIFE
form of INSURANCE, A
HUMPHREYS ESTATE & FINANCE
CO., LIMITED. Hongkong, 13th August, 1898 -[1892 DRIVATE BOARD AND RESIDENCE
Mzs. GILLANDERS. - GLENEALY BUILDINGS. Hougkung, 9th January, 1395.
BOARD AND RESIDENCE.
11397
PORATION LIMITED TO BANGKOK AND RANGCONAR
THAK SQUARE, PARKE, Dogans and SCAN LINCE, PLANED, TONGUED, and GROOVED BOLLON, POR FLOORING, CHILING, WALLING, AL TELK SHINGLES POR FOOTING,
PINKADON RAILWAY, SLEEPERs for all GAUGES.
Eater Supplied and Orders Booked by RAAN JARDINE, MATHESON & CO. -
Haigkong, Brd M, 1895
reap
WILLIAM LYSAUGHT & SONS.
WANCHAL MACHINERY GODOWNS AND EN-
OINEERING ESTABLABBMENT.
I to B, Crose Leno, Wanchai,
LARGE STOCK OF MACHINERY,
LIMITED.
..
For Moji, Kobe, Yokohama aud Portland, Or Per Braemar, today, the loth instant, 8.30 .M_
For Bangkok For Actin, to-day, the 15th inatuut, át 4.30.
For Helbow and Pakhai-Por deh, to-day, the 15th instant, at 5.00 par.
For Apuri (Pippines).—For Tyr, ta morrow, the 16th inplant, at 9.30 AM..
For Nagasaki and Kolis-Por Bertour, to morrow, the lith instant at 11.3.A.3...
For Singapore, Feuung Cadeacta-Pe Lighting, tomorrow. le 16th justa, ak
HP.31:
For Naamki, Muji, Kobo, ned Tokohamu. -Per Sado Mars, to-morrow, the 16th instant, at 3.30 ...
For Singapore. Penang and Colombo-Per Kamakura Maru, to-morrow, the 16th lustent, ut 3.30 PM.
For Sandakan.Per Destation, on Wednes. £1,500,000 | day, the 17th h-tant, ab 11.30 A.m.
For Yokoisin.-Per Prizeak, on Thurs- 125,000 VAID FETON ...... 562,500 sy, the 18th instant; at-11.30, x.m.
AUTHORIZED CAPITAL SUDSOBIBELY
Besseyi Fund ........S. 10,000,
BANKERS:
LONDON Joma Stock Baxx, LIMITED,
INTEREST allowed on Current Acccante at the rate of 2% per annum on the Daily balance. ON FIXED DUOSITE :- For 12 months
B
.34%
J. THURBURN, Manager, Hongkong. [16 Hongkong. 27th October, 1897.
JAPAN FINE AUT CURIOS
KUHN & KOMOR,
HONGKONG, TOKOHAMA, KOBE.
NARBOLINEUM AVENARIUS
12859
·USSD FOR OVER 20 YEARS.
Thuroughly reliable preservatise for Wood and Stowe agapet White Ants, Decay, Forges Bet, and Dampnase,
For Tientsin-Per Kweyang, on Friday, the 19th instant, at 2.30 DM.
For Nagasaki, Koba sed Yokohama - Per Rosetta, on Saturday, the 20th inst., at 5.30 PM. For Muji, Kobe, Yokabona, Victoria and Taccia, W.--Pur Culembia, on Taestay, the 23rd start, at:11.30 A.m.
Tebrau Planting Co.....
United Agbestor
Lo
802 $14
$50 $30, eller 21, 10, buyers. £10 £5,305.
$50 591, eller $152,lers 250, buyers
$5-85, sellers 125 sellers
421, 1yers
21 $10, a
uchi. Wreehouse
3
3
metu, al. &-buy-
JY. Y. YEANS. Secre
TOPIUM.
Allow
Malwa News wip. pl. testen. Man Old $860, 20 siptvs Ohler $40 ₪5÷0 Perian Oily ......
Da ''per-woppes$7500 to $740, Patra New
A" Paton Oid:...
门
Peausw New .....$20 Tenures Old $750
per chee!
THE WEATHER.
CHINA COARE METRO
LOGICAL
REGISTER 12th AUGUST, ATÁ P.M..
STATION.
Vladivostock. l'okyo For Port Darwin Thursday Island, Cook- Kochi town, Townsville, Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, Kagoshima
Nagasaki and Launceston-Por Chingtu, on Wednes Gutsla day, the 24th: instant, at 2.00 P.M.
Faromeler
20 Fabr.
level axt
vas os pa
an
18.67
21.64
29.44
29.04
20.62
Sharp Posk
24,00
Amoy i
20.59
SWALOW...
29.GS
29.9
29.37
29.57 29.58
MAILS BY THE GERMAN PACKET.
The German Contract Packet Frist Heinrich, Croton........ will be despatched on WEDNESDAY, be 17th Hongkong instant, with Mails for the United Kingdom, Victoria Pe Europe, må countries beyond, inź Napica; | Osp Rock to the Straits Settlements, Batavia, Barzah, Čeylon, India, Aden, Egypt, Maita, &e., Xe:
Registry ces at 7.80 3.m.
The mall olcsóa at 8.00 km. Late lotto
with 10 cents extra postage...
MAILS BY THE BRITISH PACKET,
Meme ............ Haiphong.. Cape B. James
स
18th AUGUST, AT10 a.s
Vladivostock,
Tokyo i Kochi
VD 67
The British Contract Packet Parramatta will Nagasaki ....... be despatched on SATURDAY, the 20th inst. Gutalad 29.41
Karoshima with Mats for the United Kingdom, Europs
Sharp Peak and countries beyond, tur Brindis, to the Struts Settlements, Netherlands India Burman, watow Ceylon, Aden, Egypt, Malta, and Gibraltar Cautan... 6.00 A.Pesting of Prices Currant and Cir- Hongkong ....
➡oulera oerSOR..
Victoria Pask 7281000 a.x-Registry con
Sole Agents for China,
· LÜTÜENS, EINSTMANN & CO.
·Honzkęzig...:31st August 1897.
FOR SALE
"H⠀⠀F CARMICHAEL CONSULTING ENGINEER AND SURVEYOR..
19. PEATA CENTRÁL,
OMFORTABLY FURNISHEDA by the best English makers always on NEW AND SECOND HAND LAUNCHES |
ANTAGEOUS CROOMS, ARBOR
A yearly premium of £28 2», (eign 30) sacuces the following p
12,000 in case of death by sovident, £1,000 in case of natural death. £1,000 in ease of permanent total diablo
mont by acidunt.
£500 in ones of partial total diablement by coident
£5 per week in pana of temporary, dimble, ment by accident,
Aosidoute insured against for £4 and £2. por sanam (€1,000 in case of death by "wookly payments in mee of lajary),
For further Particulare apply to
J. Y. VI VERNON,
Agent
Hongkong, 8th Jane, 1866,
GOLD LEAF,
11820
HEONG: HING, 05, BUSHAH STRAND, Hongkong, has for Sale Gold Last gurauteed 100 torch. Lowest Flata.
Hongong, les March, 1998.
& Airs LL. Toda
Mr. GB Wheeler
· Majnr.1, 19. Maria, KA,
M S
Morris
Blue McIntosh,
Mig Kattaron
Min Pesurilcke
Mr. & Mr kula C. Mrs. Hugh Rodiono
1. Mr. M. Boss
Mr. JH, Cor
Dr. M. J. C. Thom
Bev. Flynn won and 3 childre
Mr. W. Here, Hardon Mas Todd
(695
CRS. STOCKHAUSEN
DRATUS, MILLINga Dress And Mantin,
MAKER,
28, QUEEN'S DAD CENTRAL,
LATEST -NOVELTIES
SPRING AND SUMMER
Hongkong, Ola April, 1999,
Apply to Mrs. MATHEE,
· 2; Pedder's HILL. Finikong, 1st January, 1802. PORTLAND
CEMENT
JB WHITE & BROS
SOLS AGENTE FOR CHINA; New
Hongkong, Uth April, 1833
HOLLIDAY WISE & CO.
73001
ITBUI BUSSAN KAISHA
MIT
No. 4, Iơn HouŠE SÆRKET, FRAYya Central.
Head Ofis Torto, Branah Offices Tarnów, NEW YORK, BOM PRON BAY, SINGAPORE, BHANGHAL THAN 48IN, NAWCHWAre, and all Porta to JAPAN
“Milks' Coal Mineo, "0" Ohuonee Coal Mines. --
· Kannda Coal Minen;
The Mike Cotton Spinning Mill, La. Tokyo Marine Imurapon Co., Limited Moist Fire Jusunce Go, Lasted. Imperial Government Paper Mile, Cotton Cleaning and Working Co,
Shanghai,
Onada Cement Company: Japan.. Kansgafnchi Cotton Spinning Mal. Tokyo Cotton Spinning Mill, Japan Hayashi Clock Factory. Hongkong 4b Angust, 1897,
[201
hmë, such as Steam Steering Gear, Steam Winches, Stegnt Capatan Bleam Fampe Steam Donkey Pompa Hydmulio Proces Sugar Mills Marine Boilery and Engines, New Stationary Boilers and Driving Engines, Stool | Boiler Plates, Pig Iron, sta, sta.
FOR SALE.
ERIGNE sad Specifications for all oleme of Steamships Laprobes a speciality. work and repairs supervised. Telegrams,CABNTUHAEL," Hongkong, Telephone, No. 111.
I. F. CARMICHAEL. We are now prepared to execute orders for
[1209 the building or repairing of all kinds of Hongkong. 30th April, 1899. machinery with quick despatch and good work
QUINART PERE & FILS, REIMS anship. Enguiries solielud for any of the R above or the Jomplete plant of any kind of machinery.
W. LYSAUGHT:
139, Wanchai Road. Hongkong, 4th May, 1898, 12889-
CARTRIDGES.
-NOBEL'S SPORTING BALLISTITE Aimolutely Bokalens Water resisting THE BEST NITRO POWDER, IF THE WORLD,
PRICE OF 19-BORE CARTRIDGES
Loaded with. With Powder. Powder wonky," and fun of Nbot. Protorose Cases $5.65 Pegadiçad Cases ... 6.25 Ejector Brass C 6.90
37.40
8,00 8,05
6% fiscount on ordem of 1,000 and over.
Apply ta
BWE, SCHMIDT & CO.,
Ganmakers
Hongkong
Hongkong, 27th July, 1897
· Established 1719) CHAMPAGNE GROWERS AND * SHIPPERSZE,
Ship endy the Finest Quality Extra Day (Green, Deal).
LAUIS, WEGENER & CO. -- Bole Agents. Hongkong, 17th May, 1896.
FOR SALE.
Gap Rock 10,30 Porting of newspapers, books, and Macao,
patterns ceases.
Balphong - 28.65" Cape N. Ja em
-11,06 A.M, Mail Closes
LATE LETTERS may be posted (from 11.10 with 10 conte late fee up to 11:30 AM. after which hour they may be sent on board with the same late fea,,
TENTINO
SURGEON DENTIST, No. 10, D'AQUILAR STREET.
TERKS. VERY, MODERATE, Consultation Free. Hongkong, 23rd September, 1891, "AMERİÇAN: SYSTÉM
OF
DENTISTRY
No, 59, QUSER'S BOLD CENTRAL CHADWICK KEW,
(LATE OF PUANE & NOBLE) Hongkong.th. Joly, 1897.
1723
24 hours
On the 17th sit 6.00 am.. Bivolt Ugns. Belsked. At J kas The typhoon sense to by situated about: 150 mini ta lậy on á of Hongking towing WNTY. Farrow to BR. Winda strong, pozalbér gało i sotamila, with vuln.
HONGKONG SKGISTRÉ-
herbou."). Un data. 15 On date: day, p at 10 à 2.
Kumility Direction of wind E
29.68
·Tilikant open air twingerstrane, on the Tosh' aigua Lowset upon sir temperature on the 1913, aur saman?? AAA LA WA FIG. FIGH, Auding Director. Hongkong Observatory, 14tiz August, 1860.
MBER, PALOkrem & Cola Ekinzaren, 18th Aug Bajomster Vaja: 99.83 #herni:Haar.{Wetbulb).76- "Berumetar ! em.–28 54 [beru. 1 p.m.(Wethalk) 19°
Barometer 4 Pak — Theru.43. (Wattalk) w 11294 Maxmom. 9 Aime: 80: Therma. Maximum m. 39
Thermom. 1PM... 88. Therm. Hinimum. (atar Thermom, 4PM-
night
59. HONGKONG TIDETABLE. -15th at Augu
1104 NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR DEBTS.
CHAS HEIDSIKOL`8
CHAMPAGNE, 1889 WHITE ŠKAL. → 136,25 pur sona of 1 dosan quarts. $38.50 ..... per cine of & dozen pintu DKLE'S MANN &008
BRAND WHITE „BORDEAUX WINES: OG HIBBERT F 00.8.
BOTTLED ALY & STOUT
RESIDIESEN & CO.
Hongkong, 4th September, 2807.
Neither the CAPTAINS, the Acante, nor the Owrang vill 10. RESPONSIBLE for any "DEBT contracted by the Officers or the Crown of the following Vessels during their stay in Hongkong Harbour --
·CKETIC BASD, British ship, Thos. Jones-
ISIDORO Póns, Spanish str. Rover Order. Kar Bit chip, Hngkas-Standbad Oll Co.
TRA, British ship, with Captai D. LIBEMON, Bet, atr. Henormou-Siema soun
Mən, 15.
The Wars,
LOW WATER
Tina,
Hean Tire. Weighs
Tea 10 257 BU
MARY ORANING, Amer ship, Pendleton- The 10.
Muskura nyt m. hk, Crows Ontor.
PEROWSING: Amor. bk.; Mofanidir-Dodwell,
Carlill & Co.
68 PAINOR ARTxus, Now, kk, O, ViswanĢrder,
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