his favour. In the letter of the 9th September he said he had taken legal advice. Whether from oversight or not, the legal adviser was not pat in the box. As to the charge against Min- hinnett, there was no evidence whatever that he committed the raps, nothing to justify the Magistrate in committing the case. The only evidence was that of Ah Ngan, and she distinctly contradicted herself on several pointe. As to whether there way malice in the article, that was point the jury would have to decide. Arte the
THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 1890.
LATE TELEGRAMS.
LANDON, October 14th, It is alleged that defects have been discovered in the McKinley Tailff Act, recently passed by the United States Congress, which will render the whole measure invalid.
Sir Charles Gavan Duffy, writing to the Most Rey Dr. Crke, Archbishop of Cashel and Newṛy, says that if Mr. Balfour's Land Purchase
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is arranged, and the showman is ready to receive his talented visitor. Twenty minutes after the hour-time is nothing to a busy.man: What Is this coming through my garden gate? Surely I have made an error and written to the wrong party, must refer. Not quite correct"young lady, 21, good looking" Come in, Madam, pray be scated. Heavens! The brazen impudence of some people is unfathomable. What de i see? A tail, angular female who has at the least been a witness of forty summers and winters: a prominent I must be diplomatie. IfI am way fodge of physiognomy, there is trouble ahead. Answer to my advertisement, madım ?1 if you please (oh, dear 1) Are you the gentleman requiring musical talent for abroad?" "I have that honor, Madam-Afirs, I beg your pardon." "Oh, then, I have no doubt that I shall suit you exactly. Would you like to hear me sing and play?" "Certainly madam-mis; you will fiad this an excellent instrument,"
where, am I to obtain my talent? I was never at a grand performance, either musical or dramatic, in London, but that I wished it were pornble to transplant it on the other side of the world. Habylon-London! What is there not to be seen, heard, or abtained there? But I ramble? Indeed, I have been rambling for twenty-ßre years, and yet have seen but an Infinitesimal portion of what this world of ours containt. What did you say, dear? Lunch
disappearance of Ab Ngan he was not disposed Bill had been submitted to an Irish Parliament, nose, slightly rubicund at the extremity, me ready. All right, I am with you. Readers, au
to think that Minhinnett had induced bar to disappear, but what was most extraordinary, and what he would with to point out, was this woman Goeihopra-Minhinnett's witnesa-going to Mr. Fraser-Smith and telling him that Ak Ngan had left the colony. He would again remind the jury that this was a criminal prosecution, and he would now ask them to retire to consider
their verdict.
The verdict of the jury was not unanimous, Four said guilty and three not guilty and they all recommend his Lordship to deal leniently
with the defendants.
The Deputy Registrar (Mr. Sangater)~~You say that both defendants and guilty by a majority of four to three, and you recommend them to the Tentency of the Court.
The Foreman-Yes,
it would have been fired with an outburst of enthusiasm, and he advises the prompt accep-
tance of the measure...
The Counters of Jersey, wife of the new Governor of New South Wales, is said to be suffering from an attack of typhoid fever, and his Excellency has in consequence been com. pelled to postpone his departure for Sydney Three hundred persane, among whom was Mr. Geschen, Chancellor of the Exchequer, attended at the Victoria Station to sea Lord and Lady Jersey ell, not knowing of her Ladyship's illness
October 27th.
The fewer from which the Countess of Jersey, the wife of the new Governor of New Sauls Wales, is suffering, is reputed to be absting and Lord Jersey has now booked his passage by the R.M.S. Marsilia which leaves London on. the 13th November. The Countess will probably
all about two months later.
His Lordship-Well, I will consider this matter and pass Jadgment to-morrow. The defendants
Sir Thomas George Ficake, Bart, who was have been out on ball. Ofcourse, new that they have been found guilty, ball cannot be continued. recently arrested on a charge of decoying Mr. Mr. Fraser-Smith-Will your lordship give Edward Gibson inte the cellar of an empty man- mo leave to file any extenuations? any affidavit ?sion, and alter having obtained the key of Gibay
His Lordship-I do not think that will do any son's locker in St. George's Club, removed and good, that it will be any better than the recem destroyed letters and portraits of Gibson's mis- mendation of the jury.
tress, has, with the other defendants in the case. compromised the matter by paying £1,200,
Mr. Fraser-Smith-1 wish to mention the case that you quoted.
His Lordship-If it is any question of law 1 do not think there is any u10.
Mr. Fraser-Smith-I wish to file an affidavit about my consulting with a solicitor.
October 19th.
Sir, Julian Pauncelote, British Minister at Washington, has proposed that the Governments of Great Britain, Russia, and the United States question of the seal fisheries in Bebring Sea.
"la "Miss.
With a diabolical attempt at a smile the talent" reaches the plans, and after an enor- mous amount of stool-twisting, fidgetting, and dress-arranging, down come the bony digits with such a bang on our favorite "grand," that bachelor friend of mine, whose nervousness in the presence of ladies has carried him behind a screen, all but betrays his presence by one of the most exalted jumps he ever attempted. The automatic symphony ended, the "talent" asks me what she shall sing. "Your own choice, Madara-Miss." Now for the pure contralto!!
Shades of but, there; I will not inflict upon readers a description of the agony we paffered. Very good, indeed. MissMadam-will yon oblige me by leaving your permanent address, as perhaps it will be necessary for me to telegraph to you. Thank you, good morning." Phew! And I ara safe once more! Let me see: it is nearly time for my next interview-and here is the letter "In reply io, &c., &c., I should very much like to travel. I am very young, but. have had great experience on the stage as vocalist, Here she comes, and a pretty girl, too: This looks better. How do you do? Are you Mr. The Countess of Jersey, when leaving for "I am, Miss" "Dear me, how Do you know mamma told me that you were Australia, was taken it with typhoid fever. Her strange-ha, hal hal bel (a merry little laugh): departure has consequently been postponed.
The Timer states that the London Dockers certainly an old gentleman with a bald head ? Do you think I shall suit you?” “Well, Misa, Union is on the verge of bankruptcy.
The Russian police have unearthed several at present I really cannot give you a definite secret piloting offices at Odess A including a num reply. You state that you have had great bar of seditious pamphlets and thice millions of experience." "Oh, yes, for this past two forged rouble notes. Several conspirators were winters I have sons at our Saturday Night School concerts, and played nearly all the accompaniments." "Oh, indeed! Will you give me an illustration of your abilities ?" "Well, I'm scarcely prepared for that; you know I was going to bring my music, but mumtsa said she was sure it would be quite unnecessary." "So it is, quite unnecessary. I have plenty of selections here." "Yes, I see you have a lot of music (ooking it over), but I can't just see anything that I know." "Ob, Indeed. Well, if you will kindly leave your permanent address," &c., &c.
revoir.
THOS. P. HUDSON.
BANGKOK.
Of the many good traite to be noted in His Siamese Majesty, there is none that ought to earn the love of his subjects more than the lively sympathy be displays for the unfortunate of their over whom he reigns. In the matter of generosity he shines more than certain western sovereigns we could name. The latest gift is soo cattles from the Privy purse and a Government grant of 1,500 catties, together with a sum of 2,000 catilis, equal to $96,000 to be used in taking prompt prepastionary measures of prevention against any consequences that might arise up country from the early setting in this year of the dry weather, which might be damaging to the rice crops. This money has already been des patched to the interior, together with 5,000 men, who have gone to construct a large dam acros the mouth of the Sankaloke river. This stream
is one of the affluents of the Melnam, which takes its rise in the high country to the eastward and falls into the latter at a distance of over 200
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THE JUDGMENT.
When the Judge resumed his seat on the Beach at 11 o'clock this morning the Court was densely crowded and the greatest excitement was evinced from the moment the defendants made their appearance at the table. After tendering several affidavits which were read in Court His lordship" delivered his judgment
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October 30th.
Balfour proposes an extension of the repur- chase scheme in Ireland, by the addition of thirty millions to the ten millions previously authorised under the Ashbourne Act, making total of forty millions to be sunk in the purchase of Irish land from the present landlords.
The proposed ocean postal reductions are temporarily postponed pending the decision of Western Australis.
Tio is quoted at £98 s. Copper (Chili), £59 108. Silver, 40fd. Lead, £14 29.
MELBOURNE, October 31st.
NEW YORK, October 31st. The result of the Census for the United States shows a population of 61,500,000,
The Spanish liner Vizcaya, bound from New York to Havana, came into collision with s schooner, and both sank. Twelve on board the Vizcaya were saved and seventy-six drowned. All on board the schooner perished.
TRIPOLI, October 31st.
Orders have been received here from Con. stantinople to prepare for the reception of a large increase in the garrison. This confirms the rumour that the Porte apprehends the occupation of the place by Italy.
LONDON, November 1st. Lord Hartington, sneaking at Edinburgh said that unless Liberal Unionists were more vigorous in their action than they had been in recent elections, the cause of the Union would be endangered. His Lordship advocated sub- mitting to the country a remedial policy for Ireland.
Mr. Jephson's book has been published, and favourably depicts Emin Facha's attempts to civilize the province of which he was governor. Mr. Jephson states that Emin abandoned up. wards of one hundred thousand pounds worth
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ruiles above Bangkok. As it is the natural out- Ict for water from the paddy fields on the Eart bank, the dam will, it is hoped, prevent the excape of the water which would naturally occur by the lowering of the main stream.
On Sunday fast, in the early part of the evening, a fire was discovered on the railing flames were quickly extinguished and the fire semingly put out. Latter on during the night the fire broke out a second time and before it was
made was unavailing, and the whole premises, discovered got beyond control. Every effort The mill was a new che were consumed. and caly erected some four months ago. estimated at The loss is approximately $60.000, and we are told that the premises
were not insured. We have heard it remarked
that the owner is a rich man and although the loss is great, he can better afford to bear with it than a man less wenthy. This, of course, is a not see beyond the ken of the little social valley domenic view of the matter, by those who can-
in which they live. But from our politico. economic standpoint we regret that the wealth of the country is mach reduced. Slam is so much the poorer, and we cannot close our eyes to the fact that one of our labour employing agencies, a wealth creator, albeit a small one, is swept away,
the foundations are filled in with rubble and earth from a distance, a provision against damp and foul vapour rising up into the houses from beneath the floor.
here a H.S.M.'s gunboat Maida left with some 200 soldiers on board, who go down day or two ago for Paket Jank (Ceylon) to relieve those stationed on the coast. There are important tin mines at Paket and Trang, and Government has always a number of troops at those places who have to keep the turbulent Chlaese miners in order.
Robert Fraser-Smith and George William Ward-You have been convicted of wickedly and corruptly cotapiring on the 30th August last for the purpose of bringing a false and malicious charge of rape against John Minhinnett of this Colony. You have had the advantage of a special Jury-men in whose falraess you ex- pressed reliance and to whose judgment you con- fidently appealed. You also had the advantage
With the large number of buildings now going of making a personal appeal to them, which to men in your position is considerable, because the
The love of travel is undoubtedly charac-up, Bangkok is rapidly being transformed. The feeling of pity or sympathy for a man on his
teristle trait of the English man, or woman, and old fashioned erections both of timber and brick trial is no doubt increased by a direct address
The Victorian cabinet, of which the Hon. should an opportunity of "going abroad" be are belog razed and the debris of the latter and statements are allowed to be made which would not be permitted to Counsel.. Although Duncan Gillies is Premier, has been overthrown missed, the fact will be remembered for many converted into filling-in material for raising the you conducted your own defence, you were through the defection of the members represent-years-by men with regret, and by women with sites of new edifices. Conspicuous among these sigh. They never think of the home sickness works are several fine streets of houses now in assisted by your solicitor who was in Courting labour, who were overewed by the strikers.
which is inevitable sooner or later, of the discom-course of erection on that extensive area situated with you during the whole of the trial, which
between the General Post Office and Klong forts which are more or less unavoidable to a bas lasted two days, and during which you have
traveller round the world on business, No-"Talat, on the East bank of the river Meinam. been both tllowed far more latitude than would
am going for a trip abroad." The magic la There several new streets are laid out, one run- have been given to Counsel. The Jury, by a
those few words seems to cover all and every ing pirallel with the City Wall and over half a majority of to 3. has convicted you of this
disagreeable item attached to the undertaking. mile in length, with others running at right crime. A unanimous verdict would no doubt
Aanked with continuous rows of buildings, whose have been more satisfactory to me, or any judge
Another applicant I must describe: A delicate, angles to the river. All these streets are being well educated young lady, whose well-worn
foundations-which are raised over two feet trying such a case. But it is and has been the
attire was scrupulously neat and unaffected; law of the Colony for years that a majority make
the daughter of a deceased clergyman, late rector above ground level-bespeak the solidity of the the verdict, whether for accquittal or conviction,
of an influential parish; the sole support of a intended superstructure. Meanwhile the land is in all cases civil and criminal except capita!
mother and on invalid brother-2 martyr; being raised with the debris of the old houses Casts. The jury have added a rider to their verdict asking the Court la punishment to deal
earning a precarious support for the family by that formerly occupied the site, while between leniently with you; and, although I do not know
initiating the young idea into the mysteries of music at the enormous remuneration of ten the grounds of this recommendation, I feel it
shillings per head. per quarter. This poor my duty to give it effect. I have no desire to
creature was willing to go anywhere-do any add to your painful position by palating out the serious nature, objects and alms ofthe conspiracy
thing-under her mother's guidance and presence; of which you have been found guilty; but I
and was quite sure that I should find her brother useful, as, although he was delicate, he was VERY must say that the article which appeared in the Hongkong Telegraph, after the discharge of
fond of travel and it would do him such a vast Minhinnett, and your declarations in your defence
amount of good. The showman sees the as to still bellering in the guilt of Minhlanelt,
pathetic side of human naturas, as well as the ridiculous sometimes after the whole of the evidence that could be produced was forthcoming, did anything but Improve your case. The punishment for the offence of which you have been convicted is, both In England and here, fiue and imprisonment for two years with hard labour, After anxious consideration, and bearing in mind the recom-of ivery at Wadelal. mendation of the jury, I feel it my painful duty | to pass a sentence of 6 monthi' Imprisonment, with hard labour, on each of you. The crime with which Minhinnett was charged, if proved, was punishable with penal servitude for life, and In the Colonies with capital punishment; and the finding of the jury is that you agreed to bring, and did bring this charge, knowing it to be false, or not believing it to be true, and from malice. The paper writes by Dr. Cantile is not on oath and it is not for me to take any notice of it. If there to anything affecting the health of a per- son in prison it is for the executive to look after him and see that no injury results, and it is gulte open to the Governor either to remit the hard inbour, which I consider it my duty to erdir, or to shorten the punishment if the interests of the case require that such action should be taken. It is my duty to pass the sentence. that. I have done and if there should be any reason for It the Executive will take care that no lajury results from the confinement inflicted. As to the statement made by Mr. Rodyk, I must say it seems somewhat incomprehensible that |. Mr. Rodyk who was in Court at the time and heard the allegations made that Mr. Fraszt Smith acted on his legal advice did not come forward and give evidence in connection there with more especially when I pointed out that In similar cases for malicious prosecution the intervention of a party such as solicitor was a consideration that weighed with the Jury in finding that the prosecution had been under-taken bona fide. In any casa Mr. Radyk's statement now comes too late. With regard to thesa other matters you have stated what you did before the Jury, but were not allowed to say on oath, and you also stated to them that you bellered they would give as much effect to them whether you were on aath or not. I regret that
· men who should never have been guilty of auch an offence.
November 2nd.
General Dormer retalnu command of the forces in Egypt will the end of the financial
year.
The Dally News says that serious defects in the Magazine ride will probably necessitats the re-opening of the whole rifle question.
The results of the Municipal elections, up to the present, show a notable gain for Gladstonian Liberal candidates in large cities. Labour candidates have been elected at Bristol, but dafented at Nowenatis.
SYDNEY, November 6th, The farewell banquet to Lord and Lady Carrington was an immense success. The regret at their departure from the colony is genuine and universal.
The Chinese residents have presented Lard Carrington with a handsome address, ..
LONDON, November 7th. Ex-President Cleveland denounces the Mc- Kinley Tariff Bill as iniquitous.
BRISBANE, November fath. The closing price of Raub Shares to-day is 2/9 to 3/, market firm.
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Not a few will be interested to learn that man who has a perfect right to this title called
the Italian ship Enrico S., about whose troubles upon me, and in a quiet, unobtrusive, manner
everyone has been talking for the last month or two, has at last put to sea. She has made a Informed me that he was in possession of a sister-in-law who was a brilliant planiste and endowed with a charming voice though I stay of nearly six months in our port and the captain intends to publish the experience be may inform you." he said, "that she is not in
gained here, in the Italian papers, à translation of which will in due form appear in our columns. the first blush of youth!" What is her age, I enquired? She is 5311 I could scarcely contain myself when I pictured this lady in the act of After all his troubles, and protests upon protests his claim against the agents has not been settled spreading her raris on the bath-room floor of a dak bungalow up-country, or racing to the and the question will now have to be decided railway station at midnight after a performance, in Europe. The ambunt, we hear, will be rather encumbered with the usual amount of luggage heavy and his account of the way he was treated, which ladies call "necessaries." His sister-ip-whether correct or not, will not tend to encourage they have very carefully worded charter parties. law It may seen unkind, but his daring pro other Italian vessels to come to Bangkok-unless Posal to me suggests that there was ons too masy in his family, and so we will let the curtain It is only a few months ago that the Italian ship drop gently, more easily than fear it would Leanera had a somewhat similar question in drop at the Theatre Royal, Hengkong, after ber in reference to lay-days-Times, voice had echoed forth-Good-bye, my love, good-bye." A very charming young lady was exceedingly anxious to join the ranks of the "profession" by becoming a member My company; but when she discovered that we extended the tour beyond Bombay and Calcutta, she astounded me by enquiring whether I was not afraid of my people being "killed by Indians?
What more do my letters tell me -It would be no very difficult task to occupy the usual space of a three-volume novel in recounting the plain home stories, which are perfectly visible between the lines of my correspondents' letters the wife separated from husband, and seeking her own livelihood under an assumed name; the pert young Miss, who has quarrelled with her parents, and will go anywhere rather than remain another week under the family roof; the fair creature whose heart is broken (BY AN OLD SNOWMAN.)
through the abominably cruel behaviour of the "Talent wanted for a tour through India gentleman to whom she was to be married and the Colonies"—such was the heading of my next month, but upon whose face she will advertisement to a leading London paper last never, never, never gaze again-oh! Cupid, you mouth, while I was combining business with have a lot to answer for, even the sin of attempt- pleasure on a trip to the old country. "Talent Ing to drive lovesick maidens to the extremity Wanted:" simple words indeed, and apparently of a tour round the world; the fastidious im- showman who knows how easily and widely company, providing my testimonials they are misunderstood. It would scarcely be satisfactory. My friend, Mr. Soundy, (of Bon- credited by the uninitiated what an amount of bay), happened to be in England, and I felt with trouble and anxiety that short announcement out a blush that I was safe upon this point, but Withis I could not refrain from remarking that I drew upon my devoted shoulders. twenty-four hours of its appearance, our local generally found my bankers were my beat postman had arrived at the conclusion that I reference, and, as I always made a large was an advertising tipster," or a member of advance when desired, without obtaining any Parliament receiving congratulations from his strong security from the receivers, I thought admiring constituents. Oh thorn letters 1 that it would be mach more reasonable for me When I contemplate the enormous mass of to receive the references of others. The ladies. correspondence now placed in one corner of first, certainly 1-and I fear that I have devoted my sanctum, I am compelled to consider 10 muck of my space to the softer sex that I shall be unable this time to tell of the "talent," from the quantity whether there is not ma
from comic singers to acrobats, whoss letters, ST. overplus of talent" in the country, and can not but regret that the supply is evidently containing a full and varied description of their far in excess of the demand; or stay, perhaps multitudinous gifts are lying in that corner. there is a depression in the market! I will select Th:y deserve a few remarks, and they shall casually from the chaos of caligraphy received have them at some other opportunity. Well, from members of the fair sex. Young lady, Madam Marie Roze's engagements are complete aged at, good looking pure contralto voice, for some years to come? Madam Adelins perfect musichs, R. A. M. LA, M. B., &c. Patti fa in receipt of £800 for each con- Would like to travel abroad with good company, cet at which she sings; Mr. Sims Reeves Lowest farms, in per week and all expenses, is about to retire from the stage for the fiftieth Allsets-come! This vendo walls an appofatment | Limo; Mr. Sentley is in Australia. Whein, ob }
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..... {Jan, 25th. THE Steamship
"ABYSSINIA," Captain Williamson, salting at NOON, on THURSDAY, the 4th December, will proceed to VANCOUVER, via INLAND SEA, KOBE, and YOKOHAMA.
RATES OF PASSAGE. FROM HONGKONG, FIRST CLASH, To Vancouver and Victoria ........................$210.00 To Port Townsend, Seattle, Tacoma......$213,00 To Portland, Oregon.......................................................$220.00 To Winnipeg, Minneapolis, St. Paul................$250,00 To Chicago, Kanzas City, Milwaukes .....$275.00 To St. Louis, Detroit, Cincinnat!......$280,00 To Hamilton, Kingston, London (Ont), Ottawa, Toronto, Montreal, New York, Albany, Buffalo, Niagara |-$290,00 Falls, Baltimore, Philadelphia and Washington..onemor
To Quebec, Hoston, Portland (Maine)...$295.00 To Halifax, St. John..............................
$305,00 To Liverpool ....................
$325.00 To London, via Liverpool$330.00 To Paris and Bremen ..................du $345.00 To Havre and Hamburg
$135.00 Through Passage Tickets granted to England, France, and Germany by all trans-Atlantic Trai of steamers,
Special rates (first-class only) are gramë91. Missionaries, members of the Naval, Military, Diplomatic, and Civil Services, to European officials in service of China and Japan, and to Gorerament officials.
Return Tickets-First and second class only."" -Prepaid return tickets to Pacific Coast Points, and to Eastern and Interior Points of Canada and U.S.A. will be granted, available for
6 months at 25 per cent, off Return Fare,
50 per cent." (Time is reckoned from the date" of landing to date of re-embarkation at Vancouver)
Passengers to Pacific Coast Points and to In terior and Eastern Points of Canada and V.9.A. embark within 12 months from date of landing at Vancouver will be allowed to per cent, off the return fare.
It is my painful duty to pass sentence upon easily understood but it is only the experienced portant lady who is quite agressble to jola my of SHAREHOLDERS in the above Com. N Shares in the above Company, bearing i not holding prepaid return tickets but who re-
CORRESPONDENCE,
- [We do not necessarily endorse the oplatonsfatpressed by Correspondents in this column).
THE HONGKONG JUBILEE. To The Estron of ræs "Honckons TeleszáFE.” DEAR Six-Allow me to suggest that in celebration of the Colony's Jubilee, no more Illuminations or processions of any kind take place, but that a bona fide general subscrip- fon be raised, and the sum so raised be employed in the building of a substantial Public Library and Museum. At present the Library and Muscum in the City Hall is a disgrace to the Colony and worse than useless.
Your co
JUBILANT
Mengkong, 19th Movember, 1990,
THE Second Ordinary Yearly MEETING pany will be held at the Hongkong Hotel, on SATURDAY, the 6th December, 1990, at Noon, for the purpose of receiving the Report of the Directors, and Statement of Accounts to 31st October, 1890.
The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED from the 29th November until the 6th December, both days inclusive.
GIBB, LIVINGSTON & Co,
Salah Agents, Hongkong, zoth November, 1890. [1595
JOHN
LO D G E
OF HONGKONG, No. 618, S.C. N-EMERGENCY MEETING of the above
named Lodge will be held in FREEMASONS" HALL, Zetland Street, on MONDAY NEXT, the 24th instant, at 8.30 for 9:PM, precisely Visiting Brethren are cordially invited." Hongkong, auth November, 1890,
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NOTICE TO SHAREH LDERS. TOTICE is hereby given to Holders of the the Numbers specified below that unless the Call of Fifteen Dollars per Share, due on the 17th day of July, 1890, be paid together with Interest thereon at the rate of 13 / per annum from the said dus date, to the Hongkong and Shanghai Hanking Corporation on or before the 17th day of December, ifgo, the said shares will be liable to be FORFEITED, and under the provision of Section X, Subsection VIII of the Articles of Association of the Company, the Board will pass the necessary resolution for the Forfeiture of the said whares Nos.
6/8; 127/146, 227/301, 387/356, 383/391, 407/441,542/681,997/1000, 1076/1103, 1184/1191, 1199/1242, 1342/1366, 1527/1576, 1797/1806, 1817/1816, 1837/1846, 1985/1996, 2017/2176, 2456/3535, 2771/1800, 2816/2825; 2851/2900, 3141/3155, 3166/3190 3276/3295, 3301/3305, 3496/3505, 3601/3625, 3856/3885.
By Order of the Board of Directors, kamer
Prepaid return tickets to European points will be issued available for a months at double fares (Mexican Dollars.)
CARGO Through Bills of Lading Issued to Japan. Facific Coast Points, and to Canadian and United States Points,
Consular Invoices of Goods for United States Points should be in quadruplicate and one copy must be sent forward by the steamer to the care of D. E.. BROWN, Assistant General Freight and Passenger Agent, Canadian Pacifis Railway Company, Vancouver, B, C.
Parcels most he sent to our Office' with address marked in fall by 5 PM, on the day previous to saling
For further information as to Passage or Trelekt apply to waldy
MAKAKAPADAMSON, BELL & Co.
“Agents, ubat MIN Biraghang, Both Nayamber, 1590.
I. WHEELEY,
**Secretary, de haben we dan MN gkong, noth Noyember,