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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 1890.
life-sized Emperor William will present a portrait himself to the Marquis S-lisbuy in recognition of the Marquis aid in bringing about the Anglo-German agreement.
The Times' despatch from Buenos Ayres Vice President Pellegrini threatens to says: resign. Celman has offered every past in his Cabinet lo opposition leaders but each one has declined the offer. The officers and regiments recently opposed to each other now fraternize and declare henceforth the troops will be united. Naval officers have resumed their commands. Policemen and firemen defend Celman's house against surprise by the enemy's troops. Celman bas practically offered the city of Buenos Ayres autonomy, which was sullenly *efused.
A dispatch from Buenos Avies says: Pre- sident Celman, abandoned by Pellegrini, Roca, Pens and Garcia, and completely isolated, bas been forced to resign. As Celman's partisans still form a majorly, his resignation is possibly a trick. The Chambers have the constitutional right to decide whether the reasons given for his resignation are sufficient for its acceptante. The populace threatens to shoot any Deputies who vote not to accept the resignation.
There has been considerable silic-waste sent district. At the junction of the Chaowang and laws, in the face of violent opposition, have invariably been passed and none of this user
away from here under outward transit pass, the Canal, there was once a strong lock, now in rain has come about. On the contrary increased
which has always been brought into the city trujns. When it is desired to prevent the water have the packages, overhauled and repaired, from entering the Chaowang channel, which is prosperity has been the net reqult. I remember
They have never paid a cash of lekin, but now the simply an outlet for the Canal, the entrance is a particularly loud wail when not only the
Taolai has declared his intention to collect lekin filled with earth, but when the Chaowang is more than fall, and the water ought to, be shut Chinese but also nine-tenths of the Europeans
on these articles also, which will enhance their
And all joined in the outcry, They said that the colony would be ruined, property depreciate in
value very materially in the home markets. Now off, there is no way to see melish in
in making a lock is now reported fiam value, whole families be brought down to the
that it is a foregone conclusion that Chungking this or the lack of a lew hundred tarly spent a great variety of sources that the Yellow loweat condition of poverty, the junk trade
is to be opened to foreign trade, just let us enquire
River has again partly or ahogether le s leave us, and, in fact, that the millennium
what will be the beneficial result.. From niy
would
This, gentlemen,
point of view it will be as follows: On the
will enable then to hed, and.is roaming about in the south of Shan- burst upon 15,
tung, seeking the sea. Perhaps it may be at the time Sir Richard MacDonald
part of the Chinese postpone the question of the steamer on
On the following the old cours, which it forsçok in insisted on the passage of the Stamp Act. At
the Upper Vangtsze indefinitely, the time he came here as Governor the finances
foreigners' side, what is the gain? The privilege 1556. But as that bed is much higher than the of this Colony were in a most deplorable condi-
of living in a plate which it will be necessary to average level of the surround ng plain, the river tion-bankruptcy stared the Government in the
waste a whole month to reach, without the most must, one would suppose, keep to the outside of face. Sir Richard decided that to raise revenue
remote possibility of making a living by trade the old channel. In fact no spot in the plain of a Stamp Act must be passed. "What," said the people, have a Stamp Act? Why, to do
after arrival. The apparent great point is that Shantung would seem to be tuote secule from so would be to bring utter ruin upon the town!
all foreign goods are to be laid down in Chung. inundation than the former bed of the Yellow king cheaper by a half duty, which looks very River Except that the whole country is every. Not only did the Chinese set up this howl, but fully nine-tenths of the Europeans joined in the
well on paper, and is all right in theory, but it is where under water, it is impossible to learn an chorus. Nevertheless, Sir Richard, a man of
simply a delusion, as the Chinese will undoubtedly thing with certainty, save what one sees with strong will, got his Ordinance through, and six
succeed sooner or later in establishing this lekin one's own eyes. The Chinese adage about the here, which is a comph te offset against the half dry year is equally applicable to the year of months later the Chinese and Europeans were
A committee of Deputies is trying to reconcileduty reduced. Unless the British Minister takes flood
"When drought la fotand uppers abound! loud in their praises of the operation of the new-
When floud conga, fish route tun j law. So, you see, compulsory legislation has Celman and Roca and Pellegrini. The Presid prompt actio ad comes to a definite under- hitherto benefited this colany, and I am consent, however, declares that his resignation is standing about this lekin business, and causes matters to remain, as they were previous to the vinced that were the Government to pass a law irrevocable.
first of the sixth moon, he will have done no good respecting the cessation of Sunday labour it
whatever by opening Chungking to foreign trade. would eventually be a blessing to every man,
He will simply have demonstrated that as a woman and child in Hongkong.
diplomatist he is no match for the Chinese.
Although foreign imports heretofore have paid na ichin, when covered by transit pass, on entering the city, they have always paid at the lekin barrier, outside of the city, when being shipped away. What is now being attempted is to collect two duties, one on entering and one on leaving the city of Chungking.
THE CHINESE WILL APPRECIATE IT. No doubt we shall, in such case, hear the usual wails; but if the law is passed and in operation for a year, I believe every Chinese workman would be that time heartily appre- ciate his Sunday, just as much as his white fellow in Europe. (Applause). No amount of talking or persuasion will induce him to belleve it though; it must be forced upon him, Having had to obey such a law for a year, it would dawn upon the Chinese that they were not robbed of 5 days' pay, but that they were actually getting seven days' pay for six days labour. At the year's end if you asked a coolie or a stone-cutter or a boat- man to work on Sunday he would promptly tell you that, such labour being unusual, be could only undertake it provided you gave him double pay! I am aware that you cannot make a man moral or virtuous by act of Parlia ment, but you can make him cleaner and healthier by the operation of laws; and being cleaner and healthier he will be stronger and better able to work. One day of rest out of seven will make him a better man many ways; and that should be undoubted by reasonable men (Applause). I trust, gentlemen, that we shall all live to see the day when in so part of Her Majesty's dominions it will not be compulsory for every man to take one day's, rest out of seven, except in such cases where Labour is absolutely necessary in the interest of the general weal of the community at large (applause) and that, too, by direct command of Her Majesty the Queen (loud applause)
CAIFO, August 5th.
A commission of i ading physicians has been appointed by the Government to consider means to prevent the introduction of cholera in Egypt.
SOFIA, August gih.
The Russian Government has demanded the. extradition of Kalubkoff, convicted in the Panitza trial.
BERLIN, August 5th.
The Intervational Conference on Cremation. opened to-day. The conference resolved that all the governments of the world ought to recog nize the pernicious effects of the present method of the disposal of the dead and ought to consent' to cremation.
VALPARAISO, August 4th. A dispatch received here says that President Celman of the Argentine Republic has presented his resignation to Congress, giving as a reason the political and Enancial difficulties through which the republic is passing. He has been succeeded, the dispatch adds, by the Vice- President, Dr. Pellegrini.
EDINBURGH, August 5th, The authorities of Wick to-day presented Andrew Carnegie with the freedom of the town.
ZANZIBAR August 5th.
At a mass meeting of Arabs to-day the slavery decree was approved, though many Arabs dis- sented. The leaders of the mob which tore down the placards bearing the decree have been a rested.
BUENOS ATRES, August 5th. Notwithstanding the fact that the insurrection here bas terminated, great excitement prevails throughout the city and disquiet continues ta increase.
Señor Lestra leader of the party which supports General Mitre,formerly President of the republic. has been offered a seat in the Cabinet, bui declines.
With's cordial vote of thanks to the Chairman for his very interesting address, proposed by Mr.
It is rumoured a new issue of $10,000,000 in Maddox and seconded by Mr. St. John, the
paper currency is to be made. A bill has been proceedings terminated; after the announcement
introduced in the Chamber of Deputies provid- that next Tuesday, the 9th Instant, there would. be a general discussion upon the Sunday labouring for a forced currency. The National Bank has resumed payment, The Bourse is, stifl clored and a panicky feeling in commercial circles continue).
question.
NEWS BY THE AMERICAN MAIL.
The following telegrams from San Francisco exchanges, were crowded out" from our last Saturday's issue:-
EASTBOURNE, August 4th, Wickers, a tradesman established here, has just astonished the medical world. Some time ago he made a curious attempt at suicide by driving four long nails into his head with a hat- mer. They penetrated his brain to the extent of three inches, and were withdrawn with great difficulty. To the amazement of the doctore Wickers has completely recovered from his self- inficted injuries, and is able to attend to his business as usual. The dectors pronounce the case as being unparalleled in medical annals.
ST. PETERSBURG, August 4th, Over 100,000 troops will take part in the military maneuvers to be held. before the Czar In Volbymnia in September. Emperor William will arrive at Peterhof on August 24th, remain three days and return by sea to Germany.
PARIS, August 4th. Another explosion of firedamp occurred in a coal pit at St. Faienne. One hundred and fifteen men employed in te pit succeeded in mak ing their escape uninjured. Five others were seriously hurt,
The Senate to-day voted 100,000 francs for the establishment of frontier posts to prevent the entry of cholera into France.
A dispatch from Buenos Ayres states that General Roca and Senor Costa, to whom were offered the portfolios of the Interior and Educa- tion, have declined office in President Celman's
Cabinet.
.LONDON, August 4th. At the request of the German Government England has ordered one of her imen-of-war now at Buenos Ayres to protect the interests of the Germans residing in that city,
NEW YORK, August 4th. A special correspondence from St. Petersburg gives an account of the recent movements of Cereals in Russia from the journal of the Minister of Finance. This states the exports of cereals from the principal custom houses from January Ist to May 26th amounted to 1,520,000 tons, of which 1,172,000 tons were wheat
PARIB, August 5th, Fificen American Consuls are holding a con- ference at the American Consulate on the mode of applying the McKinley bill in Europa, St. Clair, of the Consular Burean at Washington, was elected President.
France has sent an ultimatum to Dahomey demanding the cession of Kotonou and Whydan. If the demand is relected an expedition, to be composed chiefly of Senegalese and Arabs, will start for Dahomey in October.
Two of the men hurt by an explosion of fire damp in the Ville Boeuf pit at St. Etienne died yesterday.
The Appeal Court has affirmed the sentence of six months' imprisonment imposed on Secrelan for connection with the questionable operations of the recent copper syndicate, but reduced the fine of 10,000f, to 3,000f. The Court rescinded the sentence of three months' imprisonment imposed upon Laveissiere, but sustained the decision of the lower court.
LONDON; August 5th. At Atherstone, Warwickshire, to-day, a grand stand erected to view the military tournament collapsed, and thousands of persons were precip itated to the ground. Many were trampled upon. Fortunately no one was killed outright, but many received injury.
In the Commons to-day, Sir James Fergusson, Under Foreign Secretary, said in reference to the order to enforce the Russian edicts of 1882 against the Jew, that the British Goverment could not interefere with the Czar's treatment of the Jews.
The High Court of the Order of Foresters has refused to agree to proposal to expunge the paragraph of the Investigating Committee's report stating that freedom of action having been granted in the matter of graduated contributions to American courts an obstacle has been removed which hitherto impeded the progress of the order in America.
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The press is forbidden by the Government to comment on the crisis.
The premium on gold is 209 exchange are failing.
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The rates of LONDON, August 6th.
Sir James Ferguson, the Under Foreign Secretary, stated in the House of Commons last evening that the Duke of Norfolk had no mission, from the British Government and his first visit was purely formal and confidential.
PARIS, August 6th.
The Cremation Conference yesterday sent a telegram to Emperor William asking him to of cremation. All the espouse the cause American delegates signed the telegram.
The Temps says The King of Dahomey is reported to be dead. Egbacis is marching to join the French. The Dahomeyans are trying to intercept him.
NEW "LEKIN' TAXES AT CHUNGKING.
12th :-
THE FLOODS IN THE NORTH.
The Tientsin correspondent of the N. C Daily News writes on August 22nd:
The conditions of the flood have not materially changed since my last was communicated. The water on the plain semnins about the same, subject of course to slight local variations. Varicus exploration parties, in connection with the Committee to collect information, have pretty thoroughly examined and ascertained the candi- tion of the immediate surroundings of Tientsin. From other sources, the extent and the general condition of the enure heded district are
Though ring men are menus, the princely men are fow
The vast multitudes who are practically drowned out, have literally no other occupation than to set in circulation. all kinds of idle tales, and as none of them can be worse than the
time, tru h.lies in a well. truth, they are generally believed; but, mean-
The seventh of August is the day fixed in the imperial calendar for the beginning of autumn. Up to that time both days and nights
this region had ben exceeduigly hot and uncomfort- able Within 24 hours of the time for autumn to
be established, a rain set in which greatly cooled. the air, and there has not been one hot night sice. This annual phenomenon appears to show either that the government understands the climate or that the climate understands the government or perhaps both.-N. C. Daily News.
TIENTSIN...
30'b August, 1890. There is a decid d improvement in the Tientsin reach, where the rake is still being used, but he fast reach is very troubles me, and will not allow any craf: drawing more than, pit. Gin; to
pass.
com:
also fairly well ascertained. This informs. The weather during the past week has been tion was given to the General Commitice anmewhat oppressive, and a good deal of sick- few days ago, and will be published, with ness is prevalent, Disewery-principally f map showing the fod area, in due time. It mid dereription-is cómann brh ay ong adults hes now been scertained that there is no outlet and children, and som: of the chidien are, to for the water to the south or south-east of added suffering from boils, Tientsin, as was at one time hoped. All this war to the sigh and west, and much of that to the east, must find its way to the sea through the channel of the Puiho, so that the plain can- not be entirely free from water probably under about three years, as in '71. We also know that to the southward the sea et dry land is quite 100 distant, while in some directions the water extends to a distance of more than 300 ti. It is also known that a large tract of Country between Paotingfu and Hwailu is inundated, and that much if not all of the countries of Hsuntchfu and Taimingfu are covered. All this water must find its outlet by Tientsin. The original estimate of 3,000 way of square miles of flooded territory is considerably short of the facts.
Throughout all this area, the crops are des troyed. The villages are little islands in a vast sen. It is estimated that about 4,000,000 of people are thus brought in'o a state of such destitution that the great mass of them must perish unless they receive assistance through the winter. The Government is making large pro vision for meeting the needs of these sufferers. especially in the more immediate neighbourhood of Tientsin, but it is doubtful if the entire want will be met.
At an extraordinary me ting of the members of the Tientsi Race Chub on Wednesday last, the feasibility of holding the regular Autumn meeting was discussed. Mr. During was voted to the chair, Aber, a good deal of discussion · mitter, consisting of Messrs. Detring, Stewart, Frazer, And Seckendorff was elected for the purposes of ex lering the eighbourhood to find a suitable site for a temporary course, and to rept the result of their investigations to the Stewards. Training will be carried on in the Taku road while the course, if found, is being put into condition.
Admiral Besnard arrived at the Bar in the French ironclad Triomphante, on the evening of the 231d inst., accompanied by the gun-vessel Asfic. The Admiral having transferred himself to the latter vessel, crossed over the following moming The spic found great difficulty" in making her way up river, and was finally obliged to bring up in the vicinity of the Match Factory, It is expected, however, that with a good tide she will succeed in reaching the French Settle- ment,Chinese Timese.
SCIENTIFIC AND USEFUL.
A couple of drops of camphor on the tooth-
Uranium is now clased among the rare metals; on account of its electrical resistance it is likely to be used in electical insulation.
The new moth traps are made on the fairy lamp idea, and a little phosphorus is supposed draw the moth into the trap's enmeshing
to
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TRADING CO., LTD.,
VLATE THE HALL & HOLTZ CO-OPERATIVE COMPANY, LIMITED.),
W
E have now opened out in the GENTLEMEN'S OUTFITTING DEPARTMENT our
first delivery of Gonds for AUTUMN WEAR, comprising :- SCARES, SCARES, SCARES, in new shapes and patterns. CASHMERE and MERINO HALF-HOSE, a large assortment... SILK and SPUN SILK SOCKS, for evening wear. MERINO and CASHMERE VESTS and, PANTS. NEW SHAPES in COLLARS.
The DOUGLAS, HOPETOWN, CANNES, SAN REMO, &c., &c. A wonderfully cheap line of WHITE SHIRTS, price $14 per dozen. Single & Double TERAI HATS.
FELT HATS, newest shapes and colours, WHITE BUCKSKIN TENNIS SHOES. WHITE CANVAS TENNIS SHOES. BROWN CANVAS TENNIS SHOES. (PLAIN RED RUBBER SOLES).
A large assortment of WALKING STIC (S.. FOOT-BALL and ROWING JERSEYS, WHITE LAMBS WOOL SWEATERS.
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(Late THE HALL & HOLTZ C. Co., Ld.)
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MARINE
HOTEL
HONGKONG.
THE MARINE HOTEL 1 NOW OPEN.
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THE Undersigned begs in notify the Pustic of Hongkong and the Coast Ports, that THIS FIRST-CI ASS HOTEL is situated on the Praya West, opposite the Old F. & O. Wharf, and is newly built after the designs of the Largest European Hotels-the BEDROOMS, BATH-ROOMS., &c., are commodious, well Ventilated and well Furnished, and are suitable for Single or Married Persons. The DINING ROOM is large and looks on the Harbour. The TABLE DHOTE will be supplied with the best the market can provide. The BAR and BILLIARD ROOMS ars o the Ground Floor, and are fitted up in superior style. ENGLISH and AMERICAN TABLES.
WINES and LIQUORS of the best qualities and Brands only will be supplied. The Undersigned therefore begs the patronage of the Pablic, hoping to give every satisfaction,
JAS. EDWARDS, Proprietor.
Hanpkone, 1th August, 1890"
yet the thin filament of gold remains to-day as
FOR SHANGHAI
it was 5 op yars ago. Truly gold is a noble THE Steamship met l
According to the Hartford Courant, a com hay of large spin', and composed of some of the wealthiest me of the place, has been formed in that city in market a method of converting hest directly into electricity, Electricians have in vain hitherla sought to do this, but it is daimed that a Maine how, 17. B. Car, has solved the problem, and his invention is in the bands of the. Hanford capitalists. If the reports are tre, the much-predicted revolution in motive nawer seems to be at hand. It is claimed that from a single gasju electricity enough can be obtained talrun a sewing machine, and at an expense that will make steam vere castle in reme parison. Economists, have looked in this direc tion for such a cheapening of motive power as to, decentraliz: canital to an extent that will solve the whole problem of capitalistic combination. and the State control of industry which might
The develoments of this inven grow out of it tion, if what it is alleged to be, will be watched with world-wide interest.
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To-day's. Advertisements.
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DOUGLAS STEAM-SHIP COMPANY, LIMITED.
The mineral called tu-fa, or brazalina, recently discovered in Babia, furnishes an oil akin to petroleum, a paraffine suitable for the manufac- FOR SWATOW, AMOV, & TAIWANFOO. ture of candles, and a good lubricating oil. 46 volts lasted $1,cog hours before il gave way. An incandescent lamp-16 candle-power and Several others lasted for more than 8,000 hours
A serious evil connected with all this promis-brush will give the mouth a clean, sweet taste. cuous, giving of relief is that it tends to the pauperisation of these assisted. Utilising this great force of able-bodied labourers in the construction of public works of importance and value, and looking toward the diminution of such calamities in the future, has been urged upon the native authorities, but to little purpose. The people grow up with the idea that at such times the Emperor is responsible for their support, and they expect it, and appear to prefer a bare subsistence on such terms to fair wages for fair work, Even the Viceroy Li says that such a plan cannot be carried out; the people are not educated up to it and probably no This question of public works in the interests of trade, and so mutually beneficial to the Chinese, the foreigner, and the needy who will be employed, is prominently before the foreign community, and not a few have expressed their unwillingness to contribute for the relief of any able-bodied men who are unwilling to work for good wages. But outside this class, there are multitudes of women and children, aged and infirmi, for whom pity should be shown in some active measures for their relief. For the ether, what a blessing it would be to the whole land and all the people if these expen-
THE Company's Steamship
"THALES."
"PEKING,"
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Captain F. Schulz, will be despatched for the hove Port, TO-MORROW, the 9th instant, at
P.M, instead of as previously notified. For Freight of Passage, apply to
SIEMSSEN & Co.
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STEAM FOR PIGAPORE, PENANG, COLOMBO, ADEN, ISMAILIA, PORT SAID, MALTA, GIBRALTAR, MARSEILLES, BRIN DISI, TRIESTE, VENICE, PLYMOUTH,,AND LONDON; ALSO,
BOMBAY, MADRAS, CALCUTTA and AUSTRALIA.
V.A.-CARGO CAN BE TAKEN UN THROUGH BILLS OF LADING FOR BATAVIA, PERSIAN GULF PORTS, MARSEILLES, TRIESTI, HAM- BURG, NEW YORK AND BOSTON.
" SPECIE ONLY LANDED AT FLYMOUTH. THE PENINSULAR AND, ORIENTAL STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY'S Steamship "BOKHARA," Captain P. W. Case, with Her Majesty's Mails, will be despatched from this. for LONDON VIA BOMBAY and SUEZ CANAL, on THURSDAY, the 18th September, it NOON.
Cargo will be received on board until 4 PM, Parcels and Specle (Gold) at the Office until
P.M., on the day before sailing.
Silk and Valuables for Europe will be ranshipped at Colombo; General Cargo for London will be conveyed via Bombay without transhipment; arriving one week later than by the ordinary direct route via Colombo, Tea will be sent either via Bombay or Colombo according to arrangement.
For further particulars regarding FREIGHT and PASSAGE apply to the PENINSULAR & ORIENTAL | STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY'S Office, Hong-
kong.
The Contents and Value of Packages are re- quired to be declared prior to shipment.
Shippers are particularly requested to nota
lack Bills of Lading.
some time past on account of the Taotal want attempt will be made to effect any change and the average life of 31 lamps, was 227 hours. above Ports, on WEDNESDAY, the roth inst., the terms and co-tions of ite Company's
A correspondent writes to the Shangbai Mercury from Churgking under date August The whole city, has been in commotion for ing to raise money. His only reason for so doing is that he wants more; but whether he will get more money or more trouble remains to be seen. There is one thing apparent, and that is, he means to make a strong effort, and the merchants, on their part, reem pretty determined to resist what they look upon as extortion. Here
The
ditures could be used in the construction of rauch needed works for the public good. But with the present official corps of Harpies and others, it is useless to lok for any substantial reform.
WESTERN SHANTUNG.
If you have a great deal of writing to do it is recommended that you should have a number of pencils or penholders of different sizes handy. Frequent change resis the band and prevents cramps.
Captain Hunter. will be despatched for the at NOON, instead of as previously advertised.
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For Freight or Passage, apply to
DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co., General Managers. Hongkong, 8th September, 1890. THE CHINA SHIPPERS' MUTUAL STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY, LIMITED.
This Steamer takes Cargo and Passengers for Marseilles.
E. L. WOODIN, Superintendent,
P. NO. S'N, Co.'s Office, Kangkona, 8th September, 1900
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The cheapening of aluminium has led to a proposition to construct arc lamps of this mate- riai as preferable on account of lightness and qualities of resisting rust in comparison with iron, steel or brass for outdoor use;
Sheet-iron is relied so thin at the Pittsburg FOR SHANGHAI, KOBE & YOKOHAMA. mills that 12,000 sheets are required to make a though one of these sheets as it docs through. H. Kemp, Commander, will be despatched Captain ", D. Madie, will leave for the above single inch in thickness. Light shines as readily THE Company's Steamship adinary tissue-paper.
"OOPACK,"
Dr. Brown-Séquard is as confident as ever of for the above Forts, on or about the 13th inst. the virtues of the discovery popularly called the For Freight, apply to
elixir of life," and he has converted some very
ARNHOLD, KARBERG & Co.,
Agents. influential French doctors to his way of thinking,
[1275 Hongkong, 8th September, 1890. though the bulk of the profession is adverse to i
"Sometimes we come across wrinkles that are
plowed in so deeply," says a massage manipula for "that rubbing won't take them out, Then we resort to capping. Painful? Not at all. It is done pneumatically, with a rubber bulb."
It is a fact well known to pigeon fanciers that the two eggs laid by pigeons almost invariably produce male and female. Some curious experi meets as to which of the eggs produce the male and which, the female have resulted in showing that the first egg laid is the female and the second the male.
The Dabl process of sterilizing milk has recently been introduced into London; fresh milk is placed in cans which are hermetically
NOTICE.
A SPECIAL GENERAL MEETING of the
MEMBERS of the Hongkong General Chamber of Commerce will be held on THURS- DAY, the 18th instant, at the City Hall, at 4 o'clock p.m., to nominate a Member of the Chamber for election to the Legislative Council,
By Order,
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F. HENDERSON, Secretary, Hongkong, 8th September, 1890.
NOTICE,
tofore there has been no lekin or other tax what- ever levied on any foreign imports landed heré under transit pass, or any goods sent away from here under outward transit pass. This move of the local officials is somelbing entirely new. They offer no excuse for taxing goods, not before taxed, only that the amount of taxes collected has fallen off. They do not consider the fact that trade is very bad, money extremely scarce, and interest high. These are matters that concern not the Chinese officials. The Taotal bas issued a proclamation facing a lekin duty to be collected on cotton yarn
August 18th, 1890. deputy in charge of the lekin tax office has declared his attention to collect lekin on cotton The floods of the present year do not appear piece goods, but the Taotai makes mention of to be at all inferior in amount of water to those cotton yarns only. It is a well-known fact that of nineteen years ago, when Tientsin and all its this is only a beginning, and if it can be environs were inundated, with little or no inter. enforced, one article after another will be misalon, for three years. The mischief done by included until every article in the trade the Yellow River in the central part of the province is much greater than last year. Relugees will be taxed. There seems to be only one idea, and that is to extort every cash possible from the district cities of Lin-i and Shangho report that the water, now receding, has been from the unfortunate merchant. What else can be expected when the high officials recommend up to the height of a man's neck in many of the
■ subordinate for Tromotion on account of villages, and the inhabitants are on the roofs. his real more than his predecessor's in extorting The oldest people cannot remember anything The hike it. In the numerous gaps in the Yuliang money from the unfortunate traders?
river in the vicinity of Linch'ing, at the terminus deputy in charge of the tax office summoned the heads of the eight guilds to his office a few days since to discuss the matter of raising more lekin, away by the sudden rush of water, and but the germs are destroyed; the milk can then be a few individuals saved alive. Relief is kept for years without losing its freanness or but he got very little satisfaction; they simply said
now given to some of the survivors by failing to yield cream and butter. that they were afraid to sanctlon bis scheme, as
To give vividness to the expression 41,000,000, it was a well-known fact that merchants were the local authorities. A part of the large losing money on the article that be proposed to fet of grain-boats have been let out of years," Darwin, in "Origin of Species," gives this: "Take a narrow strip of paper, eighty tax. All of the principal merchants are to be the Canal into the Yuliang river, and with the summoned to discuss the routier on the 13th of boats has come a vast amount of water, appar- three feet four inches in length, and stretch it August, and there is no doubt but that the officials ently raising the river, which had begun to fall. along the wall of a large ball; then mark off at will bring all the pressure they possibly can to The folly of this wasteful system of transporta one end the tenth of an inch; this tenth of an bear on them, but there is a limit beyond which tion of grain was never more ap arent than this inch will represent 100 years, and the entire it will be dangerous to go. The Chinete bave a year. All the neighbouring district magistrates s'rip 1,000,000 yense,"
are said to have sent despatches begging that It is asserted that the habit of opium-smoking method peculiarly their own of managing such matters; if the officials are too severe on them, the grain boats be detained for a longer time, is being introduced into Great Britain, not in the they simply close their doors and do nothing, but as they belong to the Emperor," he must nature of an evil custom, but under the advice which throws hundreds of coolies and boatmen be fed, whatever becon es of the millions who of some medical men to their patients. There out of employment. And that state of affairs may be crowned in the process of getting grain bas arisen in consequence a demand that the will last but a very short,time before the unemo Peking, the opening of the locks has gone medical societies shaft deal promptly and sharply: as usual. The real Canal is supplied with any physician who may be found. to have ployed raid the skin office and the deputy comes
Shares have this day been FORFEITED ignominicusly to gilet and is likely to be roughly with water in the upper part of its course prescribed such a vice as a remedy.
Gold may be said to be everlasting and In accordance with Articles of Association 9 to handled if he can be found. This has occurred from the Yellow River, and the water in more than once in Chungking, therefore the this Canal has been up to the edge of the indestructible. The pure acids have no effect | 15 inclusive, viz.
Nos. 1951/1975 2716/3725 officials will be very cautious how they arcuse the banks, and has also filled to the brim the upon it. Air and water slike are unable to work sleeping lion. But if they can only get the wedge Chaowang river, a stream which sets off from its destruction. Days, years, century upon
3201/3205 entered they will take their own time to drive it the true Canal at a place called Welchinwan. century, may roll by mighty empires rise and bome. And as certain as they succeed with one The Chaowang river has carried destruction fall; dynasties which dream their power ever article, just as certain bey will tax every other; to a wide region of country by breaking lasting and armies which have marched and for they will ask why should dealers in one its banks, at one point in the vicinity of conquered may become nerveless¡ cities leeming commodity be favoured more than others? Welchiawan, and at another in the Techou with millions may become the abode of awli,
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