POST OFFICE NOTICE
THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, SATURDAY, DECEMBER 7TH, 1907.
* CENTS STAMPS MAY NOW BE OBTAINED AT THE POST OFFICE. The Armend Behes, with the French mail of the 8th ult, left Saigon on Friday, the 6th inat, at 8 am, and may be exposted here on or about Monday, the 9th inst. This packet brings replies to letters despatched from Hongkong on the 5th Oct.
Kanils.pe
FOB
SHANGHAI, NAGASAKT, KOBS, TOKOHAMA,
HONOLULU sad SAN FRANCISC
FRE
Hulti
(Supplementary mail on beard up to the time fired for departure of the mail. Extra Pontags 10 cents).
Nippon Maru..
Macao
Manila
Shanghai........
Batow, Amoy and Tamkai
Singapore Poberg and Calcutta... Shanghai
Bai, Amor, Feoelow and Shanghai
Moji. Kek, Yckehame, Victoria, B.C. and
Tacoma Wasb.
EUROPE, &c., INDIA VIA TUTICORIN
¿Late Letters 1100 to 11:30 AM. Extra
Postage 10 couts.)......
DATH
Saturday, 711, 10.90 AM, Saturday, "th
Printed Matter and Sain-
plea
PO 10.00 A.M. Registration... 10:00 (Registration, with late Fe of 10 cents, up to 10 $5 A.M.
Registration,
JOINT STOCK SHARE.
Bongkong, Lecember 5th
PAID UP: QUOTATIONS,
Pa. 200 Nominal
VISITORS AT HOTELS. HONGKONG,
HONGKONG HOTEL
Mr. E. S. Abraham
Mr. and Mrs. Adams, Mr. P. R. Adam Mr. A. Aftalion
Mr. F. Aguado
Mra..
G. Arkins
Mrs. L. L. Arking
Mr. and Mrs. P. N. H.
Jones
Mr. R. M. Joseph
Nr. G. F Kenny
Mr. E. A.Kjzgcame
Br, A. Kopp
Mr. and Mrs. Kroha
Mr. and Ms. M. F. Mr. H. D. Law
Mise R
Mrs. W. H. Baker
Mr. H. G. Battiecombe
R. B. Raattin
inger
Mrs. M. V. Beiger Bir. A. Porb Mr. J. B. ertin Mr. P. J. Birbeck Mr.
COMPANY.
Alhambra
Banka-
"Hongkong & S'hai.. ($125
$25
$665, buyera $656, inzera La.. $78. -Ln-276———
Backus
Mr.
. H. Batu
Dain
National B, of China;
23
$51.
dall's Asbestos E. 4...12%. Úd.
: 16j. ·
B.V.
Kowloon ........,10.00 A‚μ
China-Borneo. Co......
China Light & P, Co...)
$12 $10 i
$108, sellers 18, sollery
Uhina Provident
Lettors
11,00
$119, buyers
Pui Paist
Saturday, 7th, 1.15 P.M.
Cotton Mills-
Loongeary
Saturday,
7th, 2.00 ..
Tim
Tle, 50,
Suisang
Saturday,
7th, 200 P.".
Daijin Mura
Banday,
8th 80 A..
116. 50
Nameong
Monday,
Sib, 200 ..
Jack
Monday,
9th, 3.00 r.",
Laòu Kung Slow ... 196, 300 Boyc
....... 60I.
Shornu Maru ....
Monday,
91b, 5.00 P.M.sirs Farm
11. 250,
16.76, selera
Tremont
Tresley,
Mr.
300 201 Luu
465,ṣlieva .97. 710, volless
Sir.
Mr. A
110.74.
Ata. 197,
(Letters posted in all the Pillar Boxes in time for the first clearance will be included in this contract mail........
Polynesien
Elsaghai, Moji, Kole, Yekchams, Victoria, ?
B. and Seattle.......
Niugpo and Shanghai.........
Swator and Slang bai
Nanile...
Buslow, Amov, Takeo and Apping
Shanghai,
Singapore, Penang and Tomboy
Singapore, Baminaang and Sourabaya.
Yokobuza, Kobe and Moji
Eingapore, Penang and Calcutta
Manila.....
Manila, Zamboange, Port Darwin, Thursday Jelord, ookies, Cairns, Lownsville,
Brisbane, Sydoes. Hobart, Launceston, New Zealand, Mellourne, z delaide and Perth
SHANGHAI, NAGASAKI, KOBE, YOKOHAMA, HONOLULU and SAN FRANCISCO.........
(Supplementary mail on board ap to tho time fixed for departure of the mail Extra Pustage 10 cents)
EUROPE &o., India via Tuticoriu.
(Late Letters 11.00 to 11.30 .. Extra
Postage 10 cents)
(Supplementary nail on board up to the time fixed for departare of the mail·
Extra Postage lu cents.) Lettera posted in all the Pillar Boxed in time for the first olearanco will be included in this contract msi
The Parcel mail will be closed on Friday,
the 13th instant, at 5 p..oyn}
Swatow and Shanghai...
Cebu and Iloilo
dki Mur:
Nanchang.. Bichow....... Taming
Fukushu Aaru Onsang....... Levan to
Arralcom Spear Kumiany..
Fuensang...
Trinom
Asia
Maita
Kiukiang Kaifong.......
No late fee.
...
16th, 10.00 am Tuesday, 10th,
Printed Matter and Sam- plea............................... itiaM A‚M, Registration... 10.00 .. (Registration, with late fee of 10 senis, up to 10.48 A.M.) Registration, Kowloo
B.O. 10,00 A.M.
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No late for Letters, 11.00 .. Tues lay, 10th, 3.00 P.M. Tuesday,
10th, 3.00 P.M Tuesday, 10, 500 P.M. Tuesdiar 10th, 9.00 P.. Tuesday, 101 5.00 г.. Wednesday, 11th, 20P.M. Thursday, 12th, 11 00 Dr. Friday, 13th, 11.00 AM. Frid.. 13th 2.0 P.M. Friday, 13th, 3.00 F.M.
Friday,
·13th, 3,00 P.M.
Saturday, 14th,
Printed Mister and Sam- ples............ 9.00 .M. Begistration... 9.00 A.M. (Registration, with lat
fee of 10 cents, up to 930A.M.) Registration, Kowloon
B.O. 9,0 AM. No late for. Letters. 10.00 AM Saturday, 14th,
Printed Matter and Sam
plex
10.00 AM, Begistration.10.00 A K. (Registration, with late fee of 10 cents, up to
10.45 A.M.) Registration, Κοπίου -BO... 10:00 à
No Inte foo Letters.....
13.00 A.M. Baturday, 14th, 3 r.M Saturday, 14th, 300 P.M.
XMAS
NOW
NOVELTIES.
TOM SMITH'S CRACKERS,
CHOW.
CHOCOLATES (ASSORTED), PASCALL'S
CADBURY'S
FRENCH
H.
Hongkong nil 1010, sellers
International Lia, 75
Dooke at WDm] Tem==
H. & h. What a Ar
H. & n. neck! New Amoy Duck :
banga juck.....
Fenwick & Co., labú Green Island Cement Hongkong & G. Gas... Mongsong Electric .... Hongkong Botes Qù, Longkong for to.... Hungtong Bupa Co... Insurances in
China Firu,.... China Traders....... `HongLong Fl Aorta Chinat
Land and Building--- Honggonglandinv, Humphrey's Estate Kowloon Lanu & 1. Shanghai lati WestFoint Bunding Mining-
Charbonnages Rambe...
Pank_Tramways ...... Philippine Co,
finaries— China Sugar. Luzon Sugar. Stasmahip Companies China and Manus... Douglas Dreamsnip. H., Canton & thin
Indo-China 8,N. Co.)
Shell Transport Co. Star Ferry
Do, NOW...a South China Al. Post.. Steam, Laundry Co... Stores & Dispensaries Campbell, M. & Co. Powell & Co, Win.. WALKIN..... Watson A, Seni United Asbesto
Do.. Founder
2 $25 | +14, suive
$10 | 111), velturs Blut175, buyer
10 sales & sel.
JIM, Bujeks $50 $25 | 240. BIU | 420).
$60 $250, sellers #2010, buyers $251, buyers BSU 201
5.
$100 $180, sales
ra. S. Bis ey
Mica Biency
A. B. Úlann
Mr. Trayfleki
Dr. E. Be
Mr.
Be nsmiche
B. Trooke
Sr F. 1.
F. 1. Frown
Dir. W. T. II. Brow it
Brunner
J. H. Habver
and Mrs. T. Burke
·W. Carpenter Carlor
Mr. E.
Mr. H. A Cartwright. Mr. and Mrs. W. H.
Chaplin
Mr. R. A. Colvin Mr. W. A. Grake Mr A. Cook Mr. J. Cruickshank Mr. George Curry Mr. F. It. Darton Mr. A Duncan Mrs...I W. Ecwars Mr. W. Einstmanu
Mr. B. M. Ezekiel Mr. and Mrs A. H. Fair
AE.
Mr. A. E. Fernley
Mr P. Findler Mr. II. G. Fisher
Fertier
Sr. H.
Mr. 13, Franklin
Mr. B.
I. Frost
Mr. Denman Fuller
Kr. 8. J. Ful'er
Mr. G. Gittins
$105
$54, 'sellers
$10
luj, solacra,
Te Bu $50
sto, nellore 2,100.
Mr. O. Gotrail
Mr. T. C. Gray
148, buyers
Mr. V. Guterboci
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F250 1609, buyers 18/10 18 bayers
110 $13.
$142, buyere
$100 1200
$100, seller $10, buyers
625
$15. $50 $88, buyozm $15 $30, sales
IN
#40 sellors {$28) sellers
#3
44-, buyers
$10
$21, buyere
$5 $11, sales & buy.
$25 $22, Baller ..$5 $6, seller
$10 | 414, Bellera TN-16, buyers Nu $24, buyers -FAU
14 $10.
slu $100, buyura
$11, sellers
Union Waterbust Co
$
VERNON & SMYTH.
Day of
HONGKONG TIDE TABLE.
From Dec 7th to 13th, 1907.
HIGH WATER,
Men Tune.
Hongkong Helghi
CONFECTIONERY OF
DIFFERENT VARIETIES.
Sat,
m1125
Sun.
8
MA
CRYSTALIZED FRUITS.
Mon.
D
Tues 10 10 10
Wed. JI
s th
Thurs 13
167
"FIL
13
23
TOYS AND DOLLS
RUTTONJEE & SON. WINE AND PROVISON MERCHANTS,
TO-DAY.
No. 5, D'AGUILAR STREET, HONGKONG.
Sale, Japanese Curies, Sales Rooms, Messrs
Hughes & Hough, 2.30 p.m.
COMMERCIAL.
CLOSING QUOTATIONS.
ON LONDON.--
Telegraphic Transfer
Burk Bills, on derfand
December 5th.
Bask Bills, at 30 days right..... Bank Bills, at 4 months sight.. Credits, at 4 months' sight....... Documentary Bille 4 months' sight
ON PARIS-
Brok Bills, on demand
2521
Crodite, at 4 months' sight.....159
ON GERMANY.
on demand.....
SUS!
ON NEW YORK
Credite, at
On BOMBAY 60 days tight...............
Bank Bills, on demand.....
..481
50%
Bank
Telegraphic Transfer......
151
on demand
.1514
ON CALCUTTA,-
Telegraphic Transter
.151
1514
sight
Bank, on demand
On SHANGHAL
Bank, st
Private, 30 days might
ON YOKOHAMA,-On demand..
ON MANILA-On, demand-Pesos-186
ON SINGAIORE—On demand..
151p.c.pm.
ON BATAXIA- On demand
191
ON HAIPHONG-On demand.44p.c. pm.
ON BAON.Or demand
ON BANGEḍK-On demand
Quotations are:-
Malwa New... Malwa Old...
Malwa Older Malwa V. Old Persian fine quality Persian extra fue Patna New.. Patua Old
Ben Yes New
Benares Old...
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LOW WATER,
Hongkong
Meat Tin Height,
ft. in.
ft.
na
47
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HONGKONG METEOROLOGICAL
REGISTER.
Kongkong Observatory, December 6th.
Previous Day On Data
TW คริ
OPIUM.
December 5th
1840 per plout.
$380
i.. $920
...
970
$750
Barometer in
30.18 Temperature... 58 Humidity Wind Direction,
Forca. Weather.....n Kain....
30.24
60
80
N
N.
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D
0.28
$795
1880
Per
chest.
$890
$860
STEAMERS PASSED THE CANAL Nov. 16:1-Sado Haru, Siara, Maruian 20th--Lenzioz, Noyune, Crewekall, Ganges, 23rd - Bellerophon, Bunda, Curnar zonehira, Charlton, Los geor. 27th- Astralier, Benmohr, Dentorlich, C. Ferd Lasiaz, Habsburg. izdrawalli, Antilochus Astyunar. 28th P. E. Friedrich, (delayed Through-mutilation), 30th-Roon, Hohenstau fen, Laberta, Salazie, Tamba Maru, Belgravia, St. Patrick Dec. 2nd-Bingo Mau, Priam, Sophie Rickmers, (delayed through mutilation)
4th-4 ustrie, Claverburn, Ching Wo, Specia.
ARRIVAL AT HOME.
-Dec. 3rd Ghazee, Sikh, Deucalion.
報新外中港香
HUNG NGOL SAN PO
(Chinese Daily Preas),' PUBLISHED
DAILY...
4 p.e, pm. Is the oldest and still immeasurably the best
SOVEREIGNS, Bank's Buying Rate...#9.80 GOLD LEAF, 100 fine, per tael....... 51TO BAN SILVER, per 05, gener 4263
10
BUNE DIARY COINS.
per cent. Chinese 20 cents pieces...... $5.23 discount.
5.55 Hongkong 20
5.00 5.10
10
JJ
22
medium for Advertising among the
Native Community. “
Established for nearly FIFTY YEARS
Cireulates largely throughout Southern China
Indo-China, etc.
oo Dute
ab 4 p.2.
30.17
ટુ-
Highout open air Temperature on 5th... 74 Lowest open air Turvature on 6th
JOHNSTONES
NAPIER
SQUARE
BOTTLE WHISKY.
NAPIER JOHNSTONE'S
SAIPPERS
SQUARE BOTTLE WHISKY
02
Capt T. A. Hall
Mr. E. Hal'ows Mr. R. Hard ng Mr. and Mrs. J. Hara
Mr. J. L. Berrison Mr. and Ms. F. D.
Helmer
Hon. Mr. & Mrs. E. A.
Hewett
Mr. & Mrs. J. Hoes) oh Master J. H esteek Miss G. Hoerlech Mr. P.
#min
Mr. & Mr. F. 8. Holt
Mr. E. Howard
Mr. J. Eustoun
Dir. Mel ourne Innan
Capt. R. Inne:
Mr. L. lowis
Mr. A. Little
Mr. and Mie. Lloyd
Mr. & MrF, W. Logan
Mr. LW, C. Lerden-
·Mire, do Lorenzi Alisa de Lovy nzi
Miss Lowry
Miss L ary
Mr. V. Laschr
Mrs. M: J: Malthy
-
Dr.
... Marriott
Mr. F. B. Maer hall
Miss Marshall
Miss McGregor,
Mr. G. eIntos
0.
Capt. and Mrs. H.
31. tentbin
Mr. and Mr. K. B.
S'ouf
Mrs. Moura
Mr. R. 11 Newborn
Mr. & Mrs. E. Ortiz &
child
aft. Bull ea. T. L.
Perking
Mr. & W. Folglase Mr. & H. Pollirà
Mfr. W. A. Fowǝll
Mr. C. B. Presin w Mr. A. J. Figh Capt J. Kafferty Mr. A. Rahl Mr. E.
Baphy
Mr. E. H. Key
His Roynolis
Mr. G. W Richter
Mr., and Mrs. K. F.
Rossell
C Ratherford
Mr. C
Miss F. E. Bandes
Bir. and Mr. B. D.
Sheldon
DIF. C. E. Shields
Mr. W. McGreg,rSmith Mr. J. Spit les'.
Mr, W. T. Stebbing Rev. A J. Stevens Mire. Stickney, maid
and valet Mrs. C. C. Terrett Dir. H. Thom Mr. C. Hrickor Mr. G. W. Tullidge Mr. F. B. Vid
Mrs. M. H. WE dsworth Mr. E. S. Warmington Mr. R. D. Watt Mrs. W. H. Webber Mr. and Mrs. H. G.
White
Capt.
and Mra, C. 1.. Williams
Mr. Wister
Mr. F. L. Wong
Mr. G., Wood
Mr. J. D. Woods
KING EDWARD HOTEL.
Mr. John Andiey Mr. Bornand
Mr. Harry Bramley. Capt. and Mrs. Wm.
Chamberland
Mr. Chery
Mr. Q. K. Claxton Mr. & Mre. I. P. Cocker Me and Mrs A
Corse, jr.
Mr. L. T. Delaney
Mrs. Eginton
Mr. K. O. Faulkner
Mr. A., Fries
H.
Mr. & Mrs. F.S. Gause
*
family
0
Mr. and Mrs. Godez
Mr. & Mra Harnau Ara J. Harman and
child
Mr. & Mrs. C. F. Henry
Mr. & Mrs. Hovey
Br. Hopea
A. F. Iken
Mrs. C. M. Jack
Mrs. Jackson & child
Mr and Mrs. F. J. V.
Jorge
Mr. J. E. Joseph Mr. E. Katzch Mre. F
Kellogg
Mr. & Ms. F. B. and Mr. E. J. Lawrence Mr. G. T. Lloyd
Mr and Mrs. Longsdon Mr. John B. Low Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Low Capt B.undholm
Capt. H. Beasley, B..
Mrs. H. Besaley
Dr. & Mrs. Bolílios Mr. F.eyingten Mr. and Mrs. Normau
Bancb
Miss Manning Mr. J Marshall Mr. B. AeLoon My, & irs, diculder Mr. & Mrs. Newson and
child.
Mr. D. M. Nicholson Capt. and Mrs. A. W.
nterbridge & child Mrs, W. C. Passmore Miss Annie Peaceok Mr. I. W Pickering Dr. and Mrs, & Fond Mr. E. Pond
Dr. Riener Mrs. James Scott Master R. Scott Master G. Scott Mr. K. Beyd
Mr. and Mrs. S. älver.
stone
Mr. Arthur Silverstone Mr. M. 8. Silverstone Mr. M. L. Silverstone Mr. H. G. Smith Mrs. A. 9. Smith Mrs. A. Suz
Miss Square
Mr. D. V. Steaver.com Lt. Comdr. & Mrs. E
Stevenson
Mr. and Mrs. Tata Mr. Wakeford Mr. & Ms. Waterhouse Mr. C. B. Wheeler and
family
Mr and Mrs. Wright
KINGSCLERE PRIVATE HOTEL.
Mr. K. Fround. Mr. E. Gaster Comdr. Grenfell, R., Mrs. Grenfell Mr. Hodgda Mr. H. Hupezden > r. H. T. Jackman
Koster Mr. E. A.
Langstein Mr. V.
Mr. H. 9 Clard
Mr. T. Chinchen
Major Chitty
Mra. Chitty and chill Dr. Francia Clark Mr. F. S. Clarke Biz, A. Clothier Mr. Craichauk
Hon. Mr. Ree Davi Lt.
J. D'Esterre, KG A Mrs. J. D'EstecLe Capt. Diener, A.G.D
Mrs. Dooner
Miss Fisher
Mr. F. Ford+
Lt. Couldr. Fremantlo,
N
Mrs. Freem atlo
Mr. A. E. Lanning
Mr. & Mrs. L Marston
Dr.
& Mrs. W. Moore
Mr. L. Feterson
Mr. P Potte
'Mr. L O. Be a
iisa C. kied
Mrs. G. Sachse
Mr. J Gray Scott Col. Seymour, 4.0.0. Mrs. Seznour Mr. F. Steinhoff Mr. F. Wol Mr. Young
PASSENGERS ARRIVED.
CANTON, MACAO WEST RIVER STEAMERS
JOINT SERVICE OF THE HONGKONG CANTON AND MACAO STEAMBOAT. CO., LD, AND CHINA NAVIGATION CO., LP.
S.S.
HONGKONG-CANTON LINF.
2.8. "HONAM," 2,363 tops, Capiain H. D. Jones, E.S." POWAN" 2,333 toss, Captain E. I Block 8.9. FATSHAN," 2,250 tons, Captain CV-Lloyd.
KINSHAN" 1,995 tona, Captain E. Branek, A.S.HRUNGSHAN," 1,998 tone, Captain R. 1. Thomes. Commencing from Saturday, the 7th December the following will be the Order of Running the Canton Steamers untill further Notice..
Departures from Hongkong to Canton daily at 8 a.m. (Sunday excopted), 10 and 11 p.m.
On Saturday,
21
+
Thursday..
2
(Saturday excented). 2 day Steamers Icaving Hongkong at 8 and 9 a.m. Sunday and Tuesday. 2 night Monday...
11 p.. Wednesday m
,, 10 and 11 p.m.
,10 pm.
Friday
Departures from Casier to dongkong day at 8 e.., 3 pm, and 5 p.m. Sunday excepted) 3.9. "KINSHAN" will use the Wharf near the Central Market, other Steamers will na the Company's Wharf.
The as, "POWAN" will lears Hongkong every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, at 10 p.m., from Queen Street Wharf West returning from Canton every Tuesday, Thursday, ad Saturday af 5 p.m.
The Stormers, carrying, His Majesty's Maile, are the largest and fastest on the se Special attention is drawn to their Surerier Saison and Cabin Accommodation.
All payments must be made in Cael
Chits cannot be accepted.
SERVICE OF THF HONGKONG, CANTON & MACAO STEAMBOAT CO., LE.
HONGKONG-MACAO LINE,
9.8. SUI-AN," 1,651 tons, Captain W. A. Valenti e.. 8.S. SUI-TAI," 1,651 tons, Captain G. F. Morrison,
Departures from Hongkong to Macho on week days at 8 a., from Douglas Wharf and st 2 p.m. from the Company's Wharf. On BNDAYS SPECIAL CHEAP EXCURSIONS leaving Hongkong at 9 AM. from Douglas Wharf & from Macao at 5 p.m.
The Company also runs a Steamer from Macao on Sunday. Morning at 7.30 am, and from Hongkong at 1 p.m. from the Company's Wharf,
Departures from liacao to Hongsong on week days at 7.30 a.m, and 2 p.m.
JOINT SERVICE OF THE HONGKONG, CANTON AND MACAO STEAMBOAT COS EU,THE CHINA NAVIGATION CO. LD., AND THE
INDO-CHINA STEAM NAVIGATION CO., L
CANTON-WUCHOW LINE.
S..SAINAM," 688 tons, Captain S. Bell Smith. 8.S."NANNING," 569 tons, Captain A. MoKinnon,
One of the above Steamers leaves Canton for Wughow every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, at about 8 am, and the other leaves Wachow for Canton on the same days at 9.30 s.m Round tripe take about 5 days. These vessels have Superior Cabin Accommodation and ara lighted throughout by elavtricity.
Farther particulars may be obtained at the Office of the
HONGKONG, CANTON AND MAÇAO STEAMBOAT CO., LD. Hotel Manainn (Firat F'tvor), opposite the Hongkong Hotel; Or of BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE,
13
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Terecio-
WOOD A
BADEMA
oof and
REQ
PRACTATION
Agents, CHINA NAVIGATION CO., LD
FOR PROTECTION of the bottoms of Cargo-Bosts, Dredgers, Lightera, Junks- of Pilee, Wharf and Lock-Timbers, i... of any kind of Woodwork temporarily or permanently submerged in Sea. Water; as well as for Protection of all exposed Woodwork.
USH ONLI
KENNON'S TEREDO-PROOF
AND
WOOD-ARMOR PAINT
peerless Wood Preservative and inecluble Teint, gires in Sea Water ABSOLUTE
against and wand 11
ring pre-Worms; will make Exposed Word proof against the ATTACKS of the WHITE ANT
34 mm in applied by ordinary unskilled labour,
157
For prices and further uformation apply to
GEBRUDER ROESE, (Roese Brothers) Swatow
General Agents for the Far East
VESSELS EXPECTED
THE FRENCH MAIL.
The M.M. str. Armand Behic with the next
French Mail, left Saigon on the 6th Dec. MITSU BIGHT at 3 p.. for this port.
THE GERMAN MAIL The IG.M. str, Manila left Sydney on Tuesday, the 19th ult. p.m., and may be expected here on or about the 15th inst.
THE CANADIAN MALL.
The C.P.R. str. Empress of India left Vancouver B.C. for Hongkong via anal porta ef call at a.m. on Tuesday the 26th ult.
MERCHANT STEAMER8.
The H.A.L. str. Dortmund left Bangkok en 25th ult. p.m., and may be expected here to- day a..
The HAL. str. Vandalia from New York may be expected here to-day.
The N.GI, sir, Levanzo left Bingapore for this port on 28th alt, and may be expected: here to-day.
on
The German str. Borneo left Sandakan Saturday, the 30th ult. pm, and may ha expected here to-day
The CN.Co.'s atr. Taming left Manila on 4th inst, at noon, and is dus hers today.
The P.
& O. ste Nils left Singapore for this port on the 30th ultimo at 5 pm..
The Swedish str. Canton lefe Kobe on 29th ul. a.m., and may be expected here on or about Monday, the tb inst.
The Apear str. 4. Apear from Calcutta left Singapore on 4th inst, afternoon, and may be expected here on or about the 9th inst, at a.m.
The Austrian Lloyd's str. Nippon left Singa pore for this port on the 3rd, and is dus here on the 9th inst.
The C.N.C's str. Kashing left Iloilo on 4th inat, and is due here on the 9th just,"
The C.N.Ge's air, Ningps loft Tientsin for Swatow and Hongkong on Srd inst, and is due here on the 11th inst,
The O. & 0.
str. Mongolia sail from Yoko Lama on 5th inst, and will probably arrive at this port on the 13th inst.
lian Ports leaves Sydney tomorrow, and is The O.N.Co.'s str.. Taiyuan form Austra das here on 27th inst.
CHILDREN OF
FAR CATHAY
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