M. H. Humphreys seconded. The Chairman-It is hardly necessary for me to go over the old ground about this in- crease of capital, but I may inform you that it is always que principle to write down property. I have never seen what Mr. Humphreys proposes done, and I do not think it would be right policy to follow. It will add very Hulle
Our revenue, for the Docks here are quite capable of doing all our business, and take in all the ships that come here, except a few ironclads. The time is coming when the great utility of this new Dock will be appreciated.
01.
Mr. Fraser-Smith-Will you kindly inform me how long the new Dock has been available for service, and what its net earnings have Leen during that time? An approximate estimate will be quite suficient.
The Chairman-The new Dock has been open about eighteen months, and we have had five ships in it, but I must say I am not fully prepared to state the net carningr
Mr. Humphreys-I do not know whether it is permissible for me to speak again, but I wish to point out that the new. Dock was opened eighteen months ago, but it was not finished until quite recently. make this statement, with your permission, because it makes all the difference in the world. The new Dock bas earned a great deal of money since it was finished, but not since it was temporarily opened, Mr. Fraser-Smith-Mr. Chairman, has there been a single ship docked there that could not have been docked at Aberdeen or Sam-shui-po ?
The Chairman-No,'
THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, MONDAY, AUGUST 26, 1889.
The word
forces, and in such purpose that the Throne, recognizing his fitness for the work in hand, the organisation of the defences of Canton- appointed him Governor-General, of the Liang Kuang,, vice Chang Shu-sheng, who was ordered to take his instructions from his successor 1. There was no help for it, the tables were turned, and the aged and worn-out Viceroy had to give place to the indomitable energy of his younger and more active rival. Chang Shu-sheng died shortly afterwards at Whampoa, from an attack of ver-brought on by, exposure. Chang Chih tuto a Committee of Ways and ficans, he soon had now a free hand, so forming himself into filled the depleted Treasury, by unorthodox methods which the exigency of the times alone could justify, but which the Vicerny himself was heard to say on the conclusion of peace with France, he would enforce again, ten times over, even on his own native townsmen, under like circumstances "if his country demanded it." His plan was to get a list of the wealthy men of the provinces of Kwang, tang and Kwangsi, from whom he demanded a tenth of the value of their possessions to sup- port the troops under arms. Failing obedience to this requisition, he ordered the closing up of the Ancesital temples of the rebellious plutocrats, saying that their fathers would be ashamed of such mercenary conduct on the part of their defcendants; it was their country that demanded this, and whereas now but one tenth was asked for to assist in their defence, they would lose the whole if they fell into the hands nithe enemy!" And such is the power of the stigma that rets on a family whenever an ancestral temple is closed, (ng is the Chinese phrase) that members of the chin will even go about barefooted begging, in order to obt in the amount required to reopen its doors once more. Nor can this method be made an every day metext for the greatly official. Nothing but extreme danger to the country could justify such a step, and the unwary official who, without extraordinary cause tried on such a game to raise money, would find
son, should his conduct get to the carsofthe Peking Government. This system of taxation, of course, was an adj net, as it were, to the many shifts, Chang Chih-tung was compelled to resort to in raising funds for the support of the troops, and providing armament, etc, etc., in Kuangtung and the border districts between Kuangsi and Annam. But in justice to the Viceroy, it must be acknowledged that at the termination of the war, he reduced much of the taxation that had bren heaped on the devoted heads of the people of Kwanteng, and the closing of Ancestral temples now remain but as a hideous dream" in the memories of the despoiled.
C and commanded by Capt. Ernest Walter Tisdall, kit Shanghai for Chelon and Tientsia n the morning of the 1st August, with a general cargo and 95 passengers, more or less.
Co-day's Advertisements.
All went well until the afternoon of the and when the ship' struck and glided over a rock on the N. E point of Alceste Island. The Master, ZET LAND on finding that the steamer was leaking, decided on benching her which he successfully accom plished in a sandy bay about 3 miles to he S. W. of Alceste Island without any loss of life.
2-That in the opinion of the Court the rock not marked on the chart, but still so close Fungshas struck with her starboard bilge on a to the visible part of the reef as to be well with in the distance ofthe one mile limit recommendedi by the sailing directions in the China Sca Directory.
3-Thas the course kept in rounding the Promontory was, in view of the strong and uncertain tides running at this paint and the dangerous reefs extending off it, so close to the land that it allowed no margin for rectifying an error in seeing, which in this case appears to have been one, if not the principal cause, which brought about the accident.
4. That the Master therefore, commined an errar of judgment taking the ship too close to the land when no tangible advantage could be derived from his so doing, and no reason existed for not keeping the full distance recommended at page 566, China Sea Directory, which reads as fillows -
"When bound to Wei-Hai-Wei Harbour from the eastward, after rounding the Shantung Promontory, and giving Alceste Island a berth of one mile, etc, etc."
That after the accident the behaviour of the Master, Officers, and crew was in the highest degree commendable, and that the saving of the ship and of the lives on board was in a great measure due to Captain Tisdall's prompt action in beaching the vessel thereby avoiding what might have been a lamentable catastrophe..
That the chief officer, Mr. Frohm, is better watch over the action of the quarter- master, whom he acknowledged to have been a bid ste roman, the chore csocially as he admits in evidence that he considered the vessel to be ton close to the lard.
7. That the evidence of the Captain and the two deck officers shows that in the matter of selection of quartermasters, sufficient care is not exercised, regard being had to the importance of their duties, and it is recommended that the manager of the Company establish some system by which none shall be allowed to be employed as quartermasters for their steamers but men with certified discharges.
We hear from Conton that The Viceroy Chang Chih-tung has consented to the establishment of a Steam Launch Company'to run between Canton and the cities on the East and North rivers, on condition that the proposed Company will assist the Government by contributing funds for the river embankments.
No. $25.
LODGE
N EMERGENCY MEETING of the above
A LODGE will be held in FREEMASONS HALL, Zetland Street, THIS EVENING, the 26th August, at 8.30 for 6 O'CLOCK precisely. Visiting Brethren are cordially invited.
Hongkong, 26th August, 18Ng,
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DOUGLAS STEAM-SHIP COMPANY, LIMITED.
FOR SWATOW, AMOY & FOOCHOW. THE Company's Steamship
THE
"HAITAN,"
Captain Pocock, will be despatched for the above Ports, TO-MORROW, the 7th instant,
at 10 A. M.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co. General Managers. Hongkong, 24th August, 1889.
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FOR SHANGHAI
HE Steamship
THE
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"PEKING." Captain G. Hedemann, will be despatched for the above Pon, TOMORROW, the 27th inst.,
For Freight or Passage, apply to at 4 PM, instead of as previously notified.
SIEMSSEN & Co. Hongkong, 26th August, 1859.12.
HONGKONG RIFLE ASSOCIATION. SPOON COMPETITION, 700 YARDS-TEN SHOTS. TILL take place next SATURDAY, the 31st inst, at 4 30 O'CLOCK P.M. Car bines will be allowed and Shot extra.
A. SHELTON HOOPER,
Flon. Secretary, Hongkong, 26th August, 1889
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SHIP'S
TUCK KEE,
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COMPRADORE
AND.
FAMILY GENERAL DEALER, No. 18, HING LONG STREET, HONGKONG.
Hongkong, 26th August, 1889
Insurances.
Trofo
EXAMPLES OF THE COST OF ASSURANCE TO A MAN, AGED 30 NEXT BIRTHDAY.
£1,000
STG. payable at death, would
cost at the rate of :-
£6, 18 o par quarter (a) If premiums are
payable for whole of life () if premiums are limited
to 20 years;
The Kuang-pao states that Lienchow, which is the most important city on the North river, and is connected by trade with Shao-chow, the grent emporium of trade with the Hu Kuang provinces, is now connected by telegraph with or £11 - 46 Canton. This line completes the telegraph system of the cities bordering on the North, East or £13 00 and West rivers.
*
(c) If premiums are limited
to 15 years;*
(d) If the Sum Assured is
made payable at age go, or at death if previous.
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After the conclusion of peace, Chang Chih-tung devoted his time and energies to the completion of those liberal ideas he had always advocated while -NOTES FROM CHINESE PAPERS. but a poor Censor, at Peking. He had always complained that the river way between Feking and Tangchow should b: dredged and embanked; and so Canton has been fortunate enough to have part of its river bunded." It was his intention to continue the work right up to the dividing line between Shameen and the Chinese quarters, but this project tis early departure will now frustrate Railways His Excellency has always championed-but railways constructed by Chinese capital The Kowloon-Canton Railway would have been an accomplished fact last yent, but for this unfortunate prejudice, for with all his natural shrewdness and tact, he cannot see that unless the "tane" of Chinese officials is radically changed, Chinese merchants and min of wealth, with experience of Iwenty centuries before them, will never entrust their hard-gotten gains into the hands of the majority of their rulers. Of Chinese capital, The following report from official Circles is current in Canton: On Monday last the 19th there is no doubt that almost unlimited amounts are available, and Chang Chih-tung could obtain instant, HE. the Viceroy wrote a letter to H.E. the use ofthem, but only through reliable Euro-Li Han-chang, bis successor as Governor- pean agencies. At least, this is the case so far as General of the Liang Kwang, containing a list of the southern part of China is concerned. A corres-works which had been inaugurated by him pondent wrote us a few weeks since, that the during the last ten months and which had not Chinese capitalists in the Norths had already yet reached completion. The new Viceroy is
The same provisons if commenced at age 40 subscribed funds for the proposed Kuangtung eamestly asked by Chang Chih-tung to give his consent to these works and "not allow the railway, but from our personal knowledge of Chinese at Canton, we fear that, His Excellency province to suffer from, failure in these in-n. b. would cost respectively (a) £8.150, (b) will be disappointed in this matter.
novations through want of funds or by obstruc- £11.50, (c) £13.24. (d) £27.0.8 per quarter.
Note-it is an advantage to effect Provisions tion." The list quoted comprises among others the following the Mint, the Canton River of this nature early in life. By delay the rate. Examination Halls, before the Provision is effected, of Health may of subscription increases; Death may occur. embankment, the new the proposed inland Steam Launch Company fail and render the life ineligible for Assurance. (da. Nei ti lun Chuan Kung S1) and the pro- posed railway connecting Kowloon and Canion. Until the reply of Li Han-chang has been received all works that have recently commenced are ordered to be suspended, while those nearly completed are to be pushed on with all possible despatch.
Intimations.
CHINA TRADERS' INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED.
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS, THE
THE Twenty-third Ordinary MEETING of SHAREHOLDERS in the above Com- pany will be held at the Head Office, Victoria, Hongkong, on MONDAY, the 9th proximo, at 4 O'CLOCK P.M., for the purpose of presenting the Report of the Directors and Statemens of Accounts to 30th April last, and of declaring dividends.
aquarter of a century, but which, for one of the triumvirate was a varied and chequered period, Passing in bis finals, Chang Chih Tung was made a Censor, and in this dignity he was joined by his two companions. With the vista of hfe opening before them in all its rosy coloured hues, the young aspirants to political distinction went enthusiastically to work, condemning the corrupt practices of metropolitan rule, and not forgetting to deal trenchant blows at the most powerful satraps outside of Peking. To the memorials of these three youthful officials, who were now joined by two others, whose names have escaped us the Throne generally gave beed, and a reign of terror for evildoers suc cceded the debut of the young Censors, who henceforth were popularly styled the "Five Tigers." But inquisitive Censors who have no sympathy for the feelings of Princes and Pre- sidents of Boards at Peking, although feared, are also disliked, so that no opportunity is lost, when a vacancy occurs outside the capital, to transfer these "guardians of Peking liberty" to fill them, Mr. Fraser-Smith-The value of any industria! And so when the Kuldj difficulty with Russia came on the boards in 1878, and with it the property must be estimated by its earning powers, The value of this new Dock must be estimated, memorials of all patriotic Censors crying out War to the knife! Chang Chih-tung's famous for all commercial purposes, upon the amount of its retum to the Company, Five ships have State Paper was published in the Peking Gazette been docked in it, I understand, since it was and appended to it, was the flattering remark of opened; and 1 think I am safe' in assuring that Her Majesty, the Dowager Empress, styling the amount received for the d-cking of those ships Chang "The Guardian of his country's lair has not paid the expenses of the Dock. It is name." Chang Chih-tung's name was now made in the eyes of the world. This was what had been upon that ground, gentlemen, that you must assume the value of this new Dock. Mr. prayed for by his enemies, who were never sure- Humphreys has come here brimful of good of themselves so long as the master mind of the "Five tigers" remained in Peking and so at the Intentions, but, as you are all aware, an old writer once
said that a place very much special instance of the Grand Council, Chang hotter than Hongkong is paved with good Chih-tung was first nominated to the post of intentions. (laughter). Setting aside good in "Adviser" to Treng Kuechuan, the Commander- tentions, if logical and fair argument mean
in-chief of the imperial forces at the eastern anything at all I cannot help thinking that the portion of the Great Wall, Shan Hai Kuan. directors of the Company have displayed a Matters, however, being placed on a peace wonderful amount of courage, a wonderful amount footing, he was shartly allerwards appointed of foresight, and, I think also, a wonderful amouat Futai, or Governor of the province of Shansi. of care, in having adopted the policy they have This province is the richest in China, and to it In writing $100,000 off the book value of the greatest bankers and financiers of the Celes-banishment only a light punishment by compari-deserving of some censure for not keeping a this white elephant, which ought rever to have til "Empire owe their existence. been constructed. The Docks already by the "Sycee is from the word Shansi, pronounced Company were amply sufficient for the required a Shanghai and Niagpo, hans being ments of all the shipping in the Far East for the the province fom whence circalate three-fifths of the silver generally used in the nugget form. next ten years, without taking on this burden. I am speaking of what I know and I say that This appointment of Chang Chih-tung was the extension of the big Dock at Aberdeen, at a considered to be merely a sep 10 Cerberus. trifling cost, would have been sufficient to Temptation was placed in the way of the rising. accommodate the largest ironclad we are likely statesman. He was still poor,-too poor even to buy the books of which he was so earnest and to ever have in these waters.
devoted a reader. It became the purpose of his enemies to try whether the imma prac culate and fearless Censor would tice the virtue he had se consistently preached. He was then nearing his fortieth year, and was proof against temptation. He found the pro- vince groaning under the extortions of previous governors, and especially suffering under the grasping rule of Tsêng Kuo Chun, his prede cessor, whom report says "out-heroded Herod" In his exactions. Chang Chih-tung came as a declared reformer; he swept away many abuses, which earned for him the gratitude of the common people, whilst on the other band, he inaugurated a new system of taxation affecting the bankers and wealthy traders, which evoked curses, not loud but deep. Yet such was the tact the new Governor showed, that the more clear-sighted amongst his greatest opponents in the province of Shanai, saw the usefulness of the new régime, and afterwards became voluntary contributors to the public works of the province. The surplus of all his undertakings being always sent to Peking, which was in sore need of money. After Chang Chih-tung had governed Shansi for a little over six years, China was again thrown into a state of excitement, owing to the French attacks on Annam and Tonquin. Re- membering the former patriotic, ulterances of Chang Chih-tung, the Throne summoned him to Peking to give the Government the benefit of his shrewdness and sagacity. He accordingly left Tal-yuen fu, the capital of Shansi, in the winter of 1883, accompanied by the good wishes and regrets of the whole population of the pro- vince. From Chinese newspaper accounts of the time, it is said that the people of every town accompanied the departing governor in immense crowds for forty (ten miles), holding burning. incense in their hands, or, in other words treating him as a "jose." It is certain, however, that he left the province in a much more pro- sperone condition than when he entered it six years previously, enriching at the same time the Government Exchequer by three and half millions taels of good "sycee" silver. At this time, Chang Pel-fun, plagiarizing the old copy of Chang Chih-tung's memorial of 1878, gave a bombastic account of what he could do if placed at the helm of affairs in a war against France, for Chang Pei-lan is a regular fire-eater, on paper-and so at the special recommendation of Chang Chib-tung, who never forgets a friend or forgives an enemy, Chang Pel-lun was appointed by Imperial Edict, "Director of War in the pro- vince of Funklen and its dependencies," the same rank being awarded Chang Chih-tung in the province of Kwangtung. This was in the Spring of 1884. It is well known what a buckram warrior Chang Pei-lun proved himself to be, at the destruction of the Chinese war vessels in the Min river by the French fleet under Admiral Courbet in August, 1884, and how the Govern- ment relegated him to well-merited oblivion. The following incident illustrates the vast difference between the two Imperial Commis- loners. When it was settled that Chang Pel-lun was to go to Fabkles, and Chang Chih-tuog to Canton, the Commodore of the Southern Squadron was sent in the illfa'ed flagship Yang Woo, which was afterwards sunk by the French in the Pagoda Anchorage affair, to escort the for- mer from Tientsin to Foochow. ChangChih-tung took passage in the same vessel as far as Chefoo; and of course, the best part of the Commodore's state-room was given to these high dignitaries. As is the case in all warships, the cabin had a "tell-tall compass," by means of which, the commanding officer could detect the course steered without referring to the compass on the poop. Chang Plel-lun happened, on embarking, to strike bis sacred head against this compass, and in bis rage ordered the "thing" to be taken down. The Commodore remonstrated, but all to no purpose, when Chang Chik-tung, who had come below, just then inquired the reason of the noisy discussion. On being told, and learning the usefulness of the tell-tale compass, he turned round and mildly said to Chang P'ci Lun, each man to his the Commodore is right own sphere; the compass is necessary. for the working of the ship, and to prevent a recurrence of the accident to your head, my advice is, that you bend your head a little lower when you come in its way. Chang, Chih-tung, being the elder of the two(they being "sworn brothers" Chang Pei-Lun reluctantly acquiesced, but when his colleague left the Fang Woo at Chefoo, the offending compass was promptly ordered to be taken down although it did not interfere in the least with the 'Funklen Commissioner's move- A private inquiry into the circumstances His Excellency Changchih tung whole under ments, he being a hapless victim to mal de Co.'s steamship Fangshus, was held at the discount of 10 per cent. This allownes doss THE MAN ON INSURANCE COMPANY, orders to leave Canton next month to take up mer during the entire voyage from Chefoo to Custom House, Shanghai, on the roth inat, not apply to through fates from China and
LIMITED. the duties of his new post as Governor-General-Foochow ved at Canton in the month of June, before of Chinese Customs, Lieut. Edgar G. H. tined to Points beyond San Francisco, in the of the Hu Kuang provinces, is a native of the Havinganivod
ne, before Mr. M.. Boyd Bredon, Acting Commis open to Europe:
Consular Invoices to accompany Cargo des CAPITAL SUBSCRIBED.............. province of Chibli, and is now about fifty years 1884, Chang Chibi-turg immediately set to Gamble, H. M. S. Merlin, William Edward United States, should be sent to the Company's of age. He began his literary career at the age work to carry out his important missions but he Guthrie, Master of the British steamer Baile Offices, addressed to the Collector of Customs MARINE RISES & CURRENT RATES on GOODS. The above Company is prepared to accept of twenty two," when, at the final examination, was heavily handicapped in his measures for the before the Throne, he succeeded in carrying off defence of the city by the then Viceroy of the rophen, Capt, E. V. Brennn, Acting Coast San Francisco
Loc Policies granted to all Parts of the world. For further information as to Freight of payable at any of its Agencies We third honour, ds. Tan hua Liang Kuang, Chang Shu-sheng, whose eternal Inspector and Harbour Master, and Mr. George
YUEN The same year asw Pien Pac-11, now Governor cry was "No money, The energetic Imperial Hext, sasistent in the Chinese Customs Service, Passage, apply to the Agency of the Company
Seputy Secretary, General of Min Cheb, and the notorions Cheng High Commissioner, however, made himself felt, Clerk of the Court.
No, sea, Queen's Road Central The Court delivered the following, findings Wo
BRA C D. HARMAN, De probe HEAD OFFICE, Pel-lun, of Foochow arronal fame, made Han despite the repeated obstructions placed in his lius; and it was this circumstance, that bound way by the inest Governor-General and of Péng
Hongkong 36th August, 1kg. she three together in a friendship that has insted Viblin, the Commander-in-chief of by Canton
Mr. Fraser-Smith-Then let us get to facts. It has been absolutely useless, from the time it was started up to the present day. What will Any one shareholder who is thinking of support ing the amendment think of that single statement? Here is a dock, standing now on the books at about $750,000, which bas never earned a cent, and is not likely to eam one, and yet the Direc tors are to be blamed because they, take the only wise course of putting into operation a scabible policy for the Company by writing down in its books the fictitious valve set upon this big Dock, it may not be so much, but we don't want toys, we want docks for use, that will make some return to the Company. Besides, venture to think that the old shareholders are entitled to some consideration. Talk about in- Creasing the capital of the Company! It has already a capital of over one and a half million dollars at its back. It seems to me that the Directors are taking the wisest and boldest step in reducing that over-draft in years past I have myself, frequently, blamed them for declaring too big dividends, in the days of their prosperity, It was a mistake-they should have consolidated the position of the Company, and I have no doubt many here will remember the circum- stances connected with the fleeting prosperity of past years, and what blame the Directors got when the days of adversity and small profits came. Yet now, when they try to follow a better policy, they meet with a factions opposition based on grounds which I cannot understand. If it is for the pur pose of "rigging the shares in the market nothing more stupid could be organised, because the only immediate effect would be to send the shares down. Any man who knows anything about figures and statistics would see that it is suicidal to increase the capital-the only effect would be to send the shares down fifty per cent. probably and saddle the Company with a capital on which no adequate return could possibly be made. I have read with considerable amuse- ment the circular sent round by Mr. Humphreys anything more amusing than the statistics in that circular I do not recollect ever having read. If there is to be another meeting it will give the shareholders time to consider this proposal, I ask you to oppose the amendment-it is not based on common-sense principles; it is looult to the Directors, who are struggling for the best, and I would ask you, apart from the two gigantic shareholders who are supposed to have organised this apposition, to vote for the resolution put by the Chairman.
The Chairman then invited farther remarks, and, none being offered, put the amendment, for which, by various computations, twenty-one voted. Against it twenty-five hands were raised. On ble announcing this
Mr. Humphreys demanded a poll, adding-I may say that the poll will not be final, becadise the proxies will be struck out,
The Chairman-This meeting must be Goal: whatever is the decision, it must be final.
Mr. Humphreys Of course, as far as this mecting is cond
concerned
Mr. Forbes-No, final as to the carrying for ward of this $100,000.
Mr. Humphreys meant to say that it would) not be final as to the likes of the shareholders In the matter. I don't think a quarter are repre- sented at this meeting, but however, the result of the poll will give us more information.
The votes having been counted and approved by Messrs, Laprall and Morris, the scrutineers. The Chairman announced that the holders of 1,240 shares had voted for the amendment, and 1,205 against I The amendment was therefore carried.
The Chairman announced that the dividend warrants would be issued on Thursday, and the proceedingę terminated.
CHANG CHIH-TUNG.
With all his official faults, or what to European and American eyes appear to be laults, and they are no doubt many, Chang Chih-tang has always comeranded our admiration and respect for his thoroughly tested honesty, his unswerving patrio- tism, and blunt, straight forward way of calling a spade a spade; a habit by which very few officials dare to render themselves conspicuous under the folds of the Dragon flag. When Chang Chih- tung first exercised his Vice-regal functions at Canton, many of the leading merchants closed their accounts, and shut up their shops and stores, in open protest against the mode of proce- dure inaugurated by the redoubtable Viceroy; but they were compelled to open again and con: tinue their various avocations, under threats of His Excellency's severest displeasure. Omnia pro patria was the cry then, and to this day we have the testimony of thousands who now grievously lament because "their father" is going to leave them to the tender mercies of another, Governor-General, whose racord, is reported as not quite beyond reproach,in reference to the proverbial accursed thirst for gold,' so prevalent in the yamêns of China's satrapt.
To-day's Advertisements.
OCCIDENTAL AND ORIENTAL STEAM- SHIP COMPANY, TAKING CARGO AND PASSENGERS TO JAPAN, THE UNITED STATES, MEXICO, CENTRAL AND SOUTH AMERICA, AND
EUROPE ;
VIA
*
THE OVERLAND RAILWAYS,
AND
STEAMERS.
"BELGIC"
We bear that, having heard that no less than a thousand umbrellas were being in course of con- struction, recording his many virtues and good deeds done to the provinces, subscribed for by influential persons of every section of Canton, to be presented to him by the people, ATLANTIC AND OTHER CONNECTING. Chang Chih-tung exclaimed against the wanton recklessness of his subjects, and has declared stoutly that he will decline to receive them. TheTHE Steamship subject therefore has been mooted, that a further sum bé collected from the whole province to build a Memorial Hall, "as a testimony of the will be despatched for San Francisco, viá gratitude and esteem the people of Kuangtung Yokohama, on TUESDAY, the 10th September, hold and feel, for the many benefits they have at 1 P.M.. received at his hands. From all appearances this programme will probably be carried out, as the lists of names include many of the wealthiest men of the provinces. It is undoubted, there- fore, that whatever may be said to the contrary, Viceroy Chang has earned the confidence and affection of bir subjects, and will leave Canton with a record which has no parallel in that great city's past history. His Excellency has great and Important labors before him in the Hu Kuang provinces, and there is every prospect that the development of a grand railway system for the Chinese Empire, will prove the crowning effort of bis distinguished and extraordinarily successful career.
THE STRANDING OF THE "FUNGSHUN."
KARINE COURT OF INQUIRY,
The stoamahip. Fungshus, of 863 tons register, owned by the China Merchants 5. N.
Connection will be made at Yokohama with Steamers from Shanghai and Japan Ports.
All PARCEL PACKAGES should be marked to address in full; and the same will be received at the Company's Office until FIVE P.M. the day previous to sailing,
First-class Fares granted as follows:- To San Francisco.................................... +$325.00 To San Francisco and return, 】
393-75 available for 6 months....................... To Liverpool...............................ve
325.00 To London,
330,00 To other European Points at proportionate rates. Special reduced rates granted to Officers of the Army, Navy, Civil Service and the Imperial Chinese Customs, to be obtained on application.
AFTER being three years in force, each year's payment of premium secures a proportionate part of Sum Assured as explained man Assured under plan & would be entitled to a in Prospectus. For instance: after ive years a Free Pald-up Policy for 5/20ths of Sum Assured, viz, 250, should be wish to discontinue future. payments.
THE BORNEO COMPANY, LIMITED,
Agents,
810-41
STANDARD LIFE OFFICE.'
FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, OF 1877
IN HAMBURG,
HE Undersigned having been appointed THE
Agents for the above Company, are prepared to ACCEPT RISKS against "FIRE at Current Rates.
REUTER, BROCKELMANN & Co.,
Agents. Hongkong, ret July, 1889.
GENERAL LIFE AND FIRE ASSURANCE COMPANY IN
LONDON..
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THAgents for the above Company, are pre- HE Undersigned having bein appointed pared to ACCEPT RISKS against FIRE and LIFE at Current Rates,
REUTER, BROCKELMANN & Co., Hongkong, 1st July, '1889. LUBECK FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY.
THE
& Co, 822
4
HE Undersigned having been appointed
Agents for the above Company are pro pared to ACCEPT RISKS against FIRE at CURRENT RATES.
EDUARD SCHELLHÁSS & Co.,
Agents. Hongkong, 6th August, 1889.
GENERAL NOTICE.
The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED from the 17th instant to gth proximo, both days inclusive.
By Order of the Board of Directors,
י,
.W. H. RAY, Secretary;
Hongkong, 19th August, 1889,
H. G. BROWN AND COMPANY, LIMITED.
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OTICE is hereby given that the NATUTORY GENERAL MEETING
of the above Company, will be held at the Offices of the General Managers, on SATUR- DAY, the 7th day of September next, at, 13.30
P.M.
GIBB, LIVINGSTON & Co., General Managers. Hongkong, 22nd August, 1889, [1058
SHANGHAI LAND INVESTMENT COMPANY, LIMITED. SUBSCRIBED CAPITAL... Tis. 1,000,000 CAPITAL PAID-UP....Tis. 600,000.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS :
1
J. S. PURDON, Esq, Chairman, of Messrs.
MAITLAND & Co.
'H. R. HEARN, Esq, of Messrs. ALFRED
DENT. & Co.
E. J. HOGG, Esq.
$
JOHN WALTER, Esq, Manager the HONG-
KONG AND. SHANGHAT BANKING COR-. PORATION.
A. G. WOOD, Esq., of Messrs. GIBN, LIVING-
STON & Co.
RANKERS:
THE HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION.
L
OANS made on MORTGAGE ON LAND,
BUILDINGS, Noc."
PROPERTIES bought and sold..
ESTATES MANAGED and all kinds of Land AGENCY and COMMISSION business conducted. GIBB, LIVINGSTON & Co., Agents, Shanghai, 19th July, 1889."
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THE HONGKONG LAND INVESTMENT AND AGENCY COMPANY, LIMITED, ~
SUBSCRIBED CAPITAL
PAID UP CAPITAL RESERVE FUND
$5,000,000,
en
2,500,000,
1,250,000.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS..
Hon. J. J. KESWICK,“)
Chairman.
Hon. C. P. CHATER, >Managing Directors.
Vice-Chairman, J
E, A. SOLOMON, Esq. J. S. MOSES, Esq. S. C. MICHAELSEN, Esq. G. E. NOBLE, Esq. LEE SING, Esq. POON PONG, Esq.
BANKERS,
THE HONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION.
and Buildinga.
MONEY advanced on Mortgage, of Land,
Properties purchased and sold, Estates Managed and all kinds of Agency and Commission business relating to land, etc., conducted.
Full particulars can be obtained at the Com- pany's Offices, No. 5, Queen's Road Central.
A.. SHELTON HOOPER,
Secretary. Victoria Buildings, Hongkong, 3rd May, 1889
NOTICE.
T..J: COLLACO, TOUSE AGENT, AUCTIONEER,
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SHARE-
COMMISSION MER-
CHANT and Proprietor of the Macao Bath-house. Bathing Tickets for sale until October 31st.
PRICES :
Season (for married couples)....$2,00 Season (for single persons). 1.00 Single Bath
*** 0.10 0.05 Refreshments supplied on Sunday Mornings from 4 to 8 A.M.
Towel...
Coffee and Biscuits
Macao, 7th August, 1889
CANTON.
!!
15 Cents
[1000
THE NEW ORIENTAL HOTEL, (FORMERLY.THE CANTON HOTEL), Opposite the Steamboat Company's Wharf.
THIS
"HIS HOTEL, which has been partially
rebuilt and thoroughly renovated, and now- offers the best accommodation for tourists and
1992 visitors to Canton, will be re-opened on the oth
THE ON TAI INSURANCE COMPANY, (LIMITED.)
CAPITAL TAELS 600,000,
$833,333.33 .EQUAL TO mer RESERVE FUND .................................................. $318,000.00.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS. LE SING, Esq. Lov TIO SHUN, Esq.
LO YEUX MOON, Esq.
MANAGER-HO AME!,
Instant
A first class table kept, with WINES, SPIRITS, etc., of the best quality only, and the charges are extremely moderate.
A WELL FURNISHED BILLIARD ROOM.
A. F. Do ROZARIO, Manager. Canton, 11th June 1889.
KOWLOON HOTEL:
J.CL. ROUCH.............MANAGER,
Ipas
MARINE RISKS in GOODS, &c., taker WINE and SPIRITS of the best quality.
CURRENT RATES to all parts of the
HEAD OFFICE, 8 & 9, PRAYA WEST. Hongkong, 17th December, 1884. [858
"Passengers by this line have the option of proceeding Overland by the Southern Pacific world. and Connecting Lines, Central Pacific, Northern Pacific or Canadian Pacific Railways....
Passengers, who have paid full fare, re-embark- ing at San Francisce for China or Japan (or vice versa) within one year will be allowed a
NOTICE
No. 2, QUEEN'S ROAD WEST, Hongkong, ist Webruary, 1883,
ENGLISH & AMERICAN BILLIARD TABLES, BOWLING ALLEYS, TENNIS LAWN.
S Hongkong, 31st January, 1889.
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FOR SALE, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL.
WATERBURY WATCHES,
83
the Handiest, Cheapest, and Best Time keepers invented, PRICE THREE DOLLARS ZACH REPAIRS NEVER EXCKED 50 CENTS
for each Watch."
Orders from Outports to be accompanied with
Remittance for Cost. N THE MITSUI BUSSAN KAISHIA,
(Sole Agente In Japán and China for the Sale of the above Watches) 2, 10, QUEEN'S Road Central, Majken Oppodia Marian House. Hongkong, agth August, 1888,
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