His Excellency in reply vald: Gentlemen, I deeply regret the absence of Captain Ashton, who has been to prominent a leader in this movement here, but I am glad to find that he is so 'well represented in his absence. Gentlemen, I cannot thank you sufficently for the kind words which you have given expression to In the address; I have only at this moment heard of it, and there fere it is impossible to give adequate expression to my thanks to you for the address. My only exception to it is what I must call the undue atrength of the language used, for after all I was only performing a duty, and a duty which was practically necessary, for a large and deserving body of men. At the same time I have felt that it was a duty long deferred, and I wish to say that your thanks are none the less grateful to me. I may say that when I spoke on this subject two years ago and expressed my opinions, you must have thought it very bare nympathy indeed; but the difficulties in the way of this reform were then quite enough to make It appear insuperable, Time went on, and when I was at home I read a great deal on the subject When I came back Trend a great desi more, and I was able to te'l Mr. Goldsmith that I could see my way to do this act of justice without in any way impeding the trade of the port, I told him I hoped to be able to do it before I left the Colony, but it so happened that I have had to leave before I expected, and the pressure it has caused to pass the Bill at the last moment was nearly the last straw that breaks the camel's back. But when I say my sympathy_seemed bare, I may add what I suppose you probably do not know, that all my life my sympathy with workers has been
very great, as against
THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, THURSDAY, MAY 7, 1891.
Intimations.
FURNISH THROUGHOUT
number of barbour papers, down to the Sikh policeman who takes charge of drunken anilos. i think It also worthy, of note by my successor: that the present tonnage on shipping, including the special rate to be remitted when the Gap Rock Light is paid for, are only 2 cents per tan, and that if they were to be increased to 5 cents per ton-an increase not in the least likely to be required-Hongkong would only then be HONGKONG level with Singapore in respect of barbour charges, (where the ordinary rates are 3 cents per ton and two cents additional for the Basses Rock Light on vessels going westward) which port is, I understand, next to Hongkong the cheapest in the world.
No one would deplore an increase of taxation in Hongkong more than myself; and I have merely suggested as worth consideration, if such unhappy necessity should arise, whether the weight ought not to fall rather upon the non-local shipping than upon the rate pavers.
The effect on trade in the latter case would be certain, but in the former would, I am inclined to think, be almost innopreciable, if it be true, as I am Informed, that the tonnage dues levied at the ports of China fall upon large vessels with a weight from 15 to 20 times greater than the rates charged in Hongkong, thus rendering "a negligeable quantity" the risk of transfer elsewhere of this distributing centre,
(Sd) G. W. Dis Vœux. Hongkong, 7th May, 1891,
a
HIGH LEVEL TRAMWAY CO.
HOW TO RAISE THE WIND ? those who uphold trade interests, which hava often been inclined for years past to sacrifice An extraordinary general meeting of share. the health, happiness; welfare and recrea holders in this company was held at the tion of the workers rather than lose ODG lota of Hongkong Hotel to-day in pursuance of n what under the circumstances must be called requisition made to the managers for the purpose an ill gotten profit-I mean the spirit that of passing a special resolution that Mr. James opposed all the reforms of Samuel Plimsoll. I Anderson be appointed general manager of the am glad to be able to say that I proved my company in place of Mears. MacEwen, Frickel opposition to that spisit when, early in& Co., the Articles to be altered accordingly, my career, I opposed it, in the face of the There WAS not, however 2 sufficiently Government and the whole of the Colony large attendance to make the meeting of any and planters of British Gulana in their treatment legal weight.. While the secretary was taking of the slaves. Now, at the close of my career the number of shares represented, Mr. C. Ewens here, I have shown the same bostility to that explained the position of the Company and the spleit in the passing of this Ordinance, and I object of the meeting. A requisition had been shall always look back on it as one of the best sent in by a number of shareholders asking that works of my life. While this spirit exists every. a meeting be held to appoint as manager, Mr. J. where, and it is not without its represents Anderson (manager of the Peak Hotel) so that tives in Hongkong, I am glad to be able to the Tramway and the Peak Hotel could be say there are many bright instances to the managed by one man, which would effect a saving, contrary. You will all have noticed with plea Meanwhile it was suggested by some of Sure, I @m sure, how Mr. Keswick, the the shareholders that as there was still the leading member of one of the chief mercantile loan of $30,000 from the Bank of China and firms in Hongkong, not only supported but Japan not paid off it was desirable to rec warmly supported this measure in Council. Whether the Land and Investment Company When he had made up his mind to do it he did would take the management and advance the it thoroughly, and I am sure it will be got the money, Correspondence ensued between him. least fair of the laurels of Meurs. Jardine, self and Mr. Shelton Hooper, who wrote Matheson & Co., great as have been their works informing him that the Investment Company in the past. And now, gentlemen, I have only to would take over the management on condition of wish you all health and happiness, and what more receiving 5 per cent, of the gross earnings, but especially concerns us at this moment, that in the minimum remuneration to be $2,500 per future you may have better enjoyment of your santim, which would include office cleiks but Sundays in Hongkong.
Investment Company required one quarter of not stationery or other charges, In addition, the the net profits after reaching 7 and one half after to per cent. In return the Company would advance $30,000 at 8 per cent interest, To this Mr. Ewens replied that $10,000 would not be sufficient to meet the wants of the Tramway Company, and their offer was then increased to $35,000.
The Secretary then called for three cheers for his Excellency, which were heartily accorded by the deptation and others who had assembled.
Among those who went on board in bid the Governor forewell were the Hon. J. J. Keswick, the Hon, T. W. Whitehead, Bishop Burdan, Major Generel Digby Barker, and several ladies
and governor afterwards stated that he would So now, Mr. Ewens continued, the shareholders
The
like it to be clearly understood that the Sunday Cargo Working Ordinance was not introduced by direct instruction from the Secretary of State, but he had reason to know that his sympathies were entirely with the movement.
:
THE ACTING GOVERNOR.. A special meeting of the Legislative Comell was held this afternoon, for the purpose of swearing in Major-General, Digby Barker as Administrator. The official members, the Chief Justice, Mr. Keswick, and Dr. Ho Kal were present,
The Clerk of Councils having read the Commission appointing the Officer Commanding the Troops to administer the Government, Sir James Russell, in wig and gowa, pointed out the oaths of allegiance and office, which General Barker read and subscribed to. He then thanked then present for their attendance, the guard of bonor presented arms (nearly causing the death of the China Mnits representative) the band played, and the shore battery saluted.
SIR G. W. DES VŒUX AND THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE,
FI
·COLONIAL SECRETARY'S OFFICE, Hongkong, 7th May, 1891. * SIR-I have the honour by direction of the Governor to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of the 1st inst, upon which his Excellency has placed the following minute.
I have, &
(Sd.) F. H. MAY,.:
A.C.S.
|
AT THE
Co-day's Advertisements.
PUBLIC AUCTION.
▶HE Undersigned has received instructions THE
from the LIQUIDATORS of the Hongkong
SATURDAY,
TRADING CO., LTD. Marion, Limited, to Sell by Public Auction, on
THE LARGEST AND MOST CONVENIENT FURNISHING ESTABLISHMENT IN HONGKONG. CABINET FURNITURE,
EDSTEADS, CARPETS,
BED
OUSEHOLD LINENS..
Ho
the 16th May, 1891, at 2.30 p.m., on board,
THE WHOLE OF THE VALUABLE FURNITURE, &c., &c.,
nearly new, of the
HONGKONG MARINA, Comprising: -
TAPESTRY COVERED SOFAS, CHAIRS, MIRRORS. BRASS SWINGING LAMPS,
LACE CURTAINS, CHINA, CUTLERY, &c., &c. FANCY VIENNA LAMPS, &c.
ALL READY FOR IMMEDIATE USE. PRICES WILL COMPARE FAVORABLY, WITH ANY HOUSE IN THE EAST.
NEW PREMISES, COLONIAL
Hongkong, 10th April, 1891.
BOILER EXPLOSION IN THE HARBOUR..
About a quarter past five this morning, while the steam Lunch Macae was lying along side a coal-lighter at Gibb's wharf, the boiler exploded, blowing out the port side of the launch, which at once sank. The engineer, Leung who we learn was not possessed of a Harbour master's certificate of competency, was killed, whilst a fireman and a deck-hand were found in the water so seriously injured that they had to be at once taken to the Tung Wah hospital, suffering froin severe scalds about the head, face and hands. There were six persons on board at the time of the explosion, but the three other members of the crew escaped with slight bruises, and were able to walk to their respective homes. No further damage was caused to the junk alongside, or to the numerous small craft which at the time were in close proximity. The launch, which was the property of a Chinaman in Macao, for whom Messrs. Chee Wo and Leung Kee, of No. 29 Wing Woo Lane, were the agents, was bought from the Macao Government last year for the sum of $2,850. She was 70 ft. in length with a beam of 12 ft and we learn was built by the Hongkong and Whampoa Dock Company about eight years ago, since which time she had been in the service of the Macao Government as a cruiser. She was towing purposes. not a passenger launch, but was chiefly used for A Police boat passed the that the launch was priming heavily at the time. launch about 5 a.m., and those on board noticed wus is afternon what remained of the launch body of the engineer was found in the stoke-hole raised, and upon a search being made, the and was at once conveyed to the Government mortuary, An inquiry will take place as to the cause of the disaster.
CHUNGKING.
(FROM A CORRESPONDENT.)
AHOUSE.
-[368
be imposed in place of the half transit duty abolished. Why has the British Minister.made or sanctioned such regulations, or in fact sinc tloned any agreement without stipulating that under the same hallucination as Lord Wolseley, the likin should not be increased? Is he labouring and does he believe that everything the Chinese ask must be conceded them to avoid the dire powerful novy under the command of its gallant calamity of at invasion of England by their bow-and-arrow Admiral Ting--N, C. Daily
News.
April 13th.
The excessive lekin tex Imposed on exports in this province is again threatening trouble. Truly the Chinese merchants are a patient, quiet and long-suffering people. They allow them seires to be taxed and their trade almost raised simply to fill the pockets of the ever hungry and grasping officials, who have of late years increased vastly out of proportion to the employ ment available for them.
least ten expectants to every office. The lekin In this province. It is said that there are at effice is the chief source, from which they expect employment; many of them waiting for years, and are brought down to the very depths of poverty; clothes all in pawn, with barely enough left to appear in before their superiors. When office with a salary hardly enough to pay their fortune favours them and they drop into a lekin expenses, they soon bloom forth again in gaudy- coloured silks and furs, clothes redeemed from pawn, or new ones made, and in a year, which is lekin office, they are in a poaltion to obtain further. the allotted time to bold a wad-yn-ship in the employment, having the wherewithal to make hepa for further employment would be vald, presente to their superiors, without which their When in office each one tries to collect mare money than his predecessor, which, if he accom plishes it, entitles him to be recommended, for promotion. Under such circumstances it is not at all strange that the lekin tax should be collected
more rigorously by each new aspirant to promotion. The merchants' interests or the allness of trade are not matters to be cos- sidered by the Chinese officials, they act in
IRON BEDSTEADS, with WIRE MAT- TRESSES, &c., Patent WASHING STANDS, and CABIN FITTINGS, One English full- Rize BILLIARD TABLE Complete,
TEAKWOOD ROUND DINING TABLES, BAR FIXTURES. &c., &c.
GLASS, CROCKERÝ & PLATED WARE, CUTLERY, &c., &c,
A quantity of SUPERIOR WINES, SPIRITS|| and MALT LIQUORS.
&G
&c. Catalogues will be issued prior to Sale, and the above will be an view on the day before the Sale,
&c.
TERMS OF SALE-Cash on delivery.
G. R. LAMMERT,
Auctioneer. Hongkong, 7th May, 1807.
PUBLIC' AUCTION.
[ögt
Marina, Limited, to Sell by Public Auction, on THE Undersigned has received instructions from the LIQUIDATORS of the Hongkong
THURSDAY,
the 21st May, 1891, at 11.30 am, on board, (Unless previously disposed of by private Contract).
as the HONGKONG MARINA with all her The well-known FLOATING HOTEL known TACKLE and FITTINGS, as she now lies in
this harbour near Yowmateo,
money to be paid on fall of hammer, the remain- TERMS OF SALE-One third of the purchase
der on transfer of vessel. The vessel to be at
down. purchaser's risk immediately after being knocked
str. 4.,
A Steam-launch will leave Pedder's Wharf
G. R. LAMMERT, Auctioncer. Hongkong, 7th May, 1891,
DOUGLAS STRAM-SHIP COMPANY,
LIMITED,
FOR AMOY AND TAMSUI.
THE Company's Steamship
"FORMOSA,"
"
[691
Captain Hall, will be despatched for the
above Ports on SATURDAY, the 9th instant, at 4 p.m.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co.
General Managers. Hongkong, 7th May, 1891.
1687
DOUGLAS STEAM-SHIP COMPANY, LIMITED.
FOR SWATOW, AMOY & FOOCHOW,
THE Company's Steamship
Co-day's Advertisements.
THE BALMORAL GOLD MINING COMPANY, LIMITED.
Min my absence from the Colony.
'R. H. HARMS will act as. SECRETARY,
By Order of the Board,
Hongkong th May, 18QT.
K. A. STEVENS, Secretary,
Entimations.
TREASURY NOTICE.-
(689
THE RATING ORDINANCE, 1888. THE VALUATION LIST for VICTORIA fór, 1891-02 la open to inspection at the Treasury for Twenty-one Days, commencing from MONDAY, the 4th May. Extracts may be taken.
This Valuation will be in force from July 1st, 1F01; to June 30th, 1892.
The last day for appeal to the Supreme Court will be May 23rd. Besides lodging & Formal Appeal in the Court, stating the grounds of such Appeal a copy of such notice must also be sent to the Assessor on or before that date.
The Valantion Lists for the Hill District, Kowloon and the Villages will be open to Inspection later on, of which'dua notice will be | given.
Where the Valuation of any Tenement has been altered from that now in force, the Asse:SOT has sent notice of such change to the Owner. If his address is known, or if not, to the Occupier, with a request that he will hand the same to the. Owner. The oralssion to serve such notice does not invalidate the Rate, or form any ézctive for not appealing ngalast now Assessment within the prescribed time, viz. May 4th to May 23rd, 1801. All Owners or Occupiers interested in rafeable property should therefore inspect the Rate Book within this period.
ARTHUR CHAPMAN,
Hongkong, 1st May, Roy.
Assessar..
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ST. JOHN'S CATHEDRAL. OPIES of the PETITION,recently published, in reference to the propwed withdrawal of Ecclesiastical Gennis are awaiting signatures, from those who have not yet signed,
at the HONGKONG Club, Messrs. Lane, CrAW- 'FORD & Co., Messrs. KELLY & WALSH, THE HONGKONG DISPENSARY and THE VICTORIA: DISPENSARY. -
[CHARTES FORD,
Hon. Secretary, Cathedral Trustees.
1679
Hongkong, già MAY, THỜI
NOTICE.
THE SHAMEEN HOTEL AND LAND
COMPANY. LIMITED..
THE OFFICE of the above named Company
TORCEDOR REMOVED to
Na. 5, PEDDER'S HILL, where all communications respecting the Cop- pany's business should be addressed.
By Order of the Board of Directors,
R. FRASER-SMITH, Chairman. Wonokong 4th May, tƐat.
1
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A: S. WATSON & CO., LIMITED. NOT
[OTICE is hereby given that the ORDI- NARY GENERAL MEETING of the Company will be held at the HONGKONG DISPENSARY on THURSDAY, the 14th instant, at Three o'clock in the Afternoon, for the purpose of receiving the Report of the General Manager, together with a Statement of Account to the grat
"HAITAN," Captain S. Ashton, will be despatched for the above Forts on SUNDAY, the roth May, at Daylight.
For Freight or Farage, apply to
DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co.,
General Managers. Hongkong, 7th May, 1801.
[688 OCCIDENTAL AND ORIENTAL STEAM-December, 1890.
TAKING CARGO AND PASSENGERS TO
JAPAN, THE UNITED STATES, -,
MEXICO,
SHIP COMPANY.
CENTRAL AND SOUTH AMERICA, AND
EUROPE 1 ΓΙΑ
THE OVERLAND RAILWAYS,
STEAMERS.
"THE Steamably
I F.M.
* GARLIC *
will be despatched for San Francisco, vid Yokokaras, on SATURDAY, the 30th May, at
Connection will be made at Yokohama with Steamers from Shanghai'and Japan Ports.
All PARCEL PAckages should be marked to
The REGISTER of SHARES will be
CLOSED from Monday, the 1xth Instant, till Saturday, the 16th instant, both days inclusira, during which period no Transfer of Shares can be registered.
And Notice is further given that an EXTRA- ORDINARY -GENERAL' MEETING of the
same day at the conclusion of the above named Meeting, when the following Special Resolution will be proposed s—- **
would have to decide whether they would have the management in the bands of the Company or of Mr. Anderson. By choosing the Invest- ment Company they would get rid of the financial difficulty; otherwise, if they did not choose that, how were they to raise the $10,000 for the repay.
most instances just as though the merchants ment of the loan of the Bank of China and
April 10th, 1891.
were perfectly legal subjects for plunder, and Japan? On the other hand by the appointment of There is but litle news from this, far away they exercise all their ability in so doing. Mr. Anderson no doubt a saving in the expenses inland port to concern the outside world, but From time to time, under one pretext or could be effected, more than could be done by recent events may be of interest to your readers. another there is just a little addition made to the Company. But that would Involve the The foreign Custom House has now been opened the amount to be collected. The merchant of raising of additional capital by the issue of about forty days and not a single piece of busi. course objeris, grumbles, and swears, but now shares. Only 566 shares were repre-
ness has been transacted, nor do I beat of any he pays it rather than be delayed; once as the extra amount demanded is small sented at the meeting to-day, so that his staff go to the Customs office dally to wait established it is never again reduced. Regarding being discussed at all. The Commissioner and no binding resolution could be parsed. But if the shareholders desired to adopt any definite for the merchant that cometh not. Why is this this lekin business there seems to be only course they could take steps to have their wishes the case? It is the same ald story so often told, ons Idea prevading the afficial wied, and recorded.
the likin; still they "plls it on." Previous to that is-How can we ralte a little more? AU Several questions were put by shareholders, the opening of this port very considerable over the country, on both land and water routes, - in reply to which Mr. Ewens sald that if Mr. quantitles of goods went away from here under the lekin taxes are being more rigorously Anderson was appointed, it wAS preposed outward transit pass. These goods paid no exacted, consequently trade is becoming worse to dispense with the services of the likin in Chungking, but of couras paid likin at and worse. This lekin was originally levied as engineer, and thus effect a saving which
all the barriers en route from the interior to this
awat tax and was at first comparatively light. in view of certain other charges would place, of which there are several on each Now there is no war, this tax, instead of being amount to about $ajo a month. That would route. Now that the part is opened and the taken off or reduced, is still Increased. anly be next year, up to the end of this year outward transit pass system is to be abolished, Why this is so no one but the officials, who grow there would be no saving more than the Invest the Chungking Toini has decided to collect a rich out of it, can assign any valid reason. Of ATLANTIC AND OTHER CONNECTING Company will be held at the same place on the ment Company could effect, apart from the kin in its stend, notwithstanding the fact that into several attempts have been made to increase | share in the dividend taken by them. There these, goods have already paid likin at several it here, but without success. Doubtless the Total was, however, only a very remote prospect of places consequently the deadlock that now thinks he has now hit upon a plan by which ke getting a dividend, and they must first carn exists. The Total has not issued a proclama can accomplish bis object, which is to collect au per cent. The Investment Company could not foreign customs he has made it compulsory to Foreign Customs was opened, rules were drawn tton, but drawing up the regulations for the extra tax on exports from this place. When the dispense with an engineer. Mr. Anderson was himself an engineer, and as the work of mannge produce a likin receipt before the goods can be up under which trade was to be carried on. ment apart from the running of the trams waste erquire what has been gained by the M.'s Consul here for his approval, or not, 1 do shipped. New if this extra likin be established, Whether these rules were submitted to H. B. very slight he would be perfectly well able to combine the two. There would have been opening of the port. It will simply amount to not know, I hear that two hundred coples were no difficulty in raising the $30,000 but that under the treaty regulations will have been were at once cancelled, and another edition address in full; and same will be resolved at this: the half transit duty that was collected printed in Chinese by the Taptal's order, but this offer had now been made, and the abolished and a likin tax established in its stend, printed, in which was inserted an additional the Company's Office antli FIVE F.M. the day Investment Company would have to be given he management now if they lent the money. over which there is no tresty regulation control paragraph making it compulsory to produce previous to sailing. And again, of course the Investment Company and the amount collected or demanded is likin receipts before the goods would be allowed
First-class Fates granted as follows- I am not clean as to the object of sending this ment. The Go get a subsidy from the Govern entirely under the control of the local officials, to be shipped, netwithstanding the fact that To San Francisc0............................................................$225,00
ment. The Government really ought to assist who can increase it to any amount they see thess goods bad already paid lekin at two or -To San Francisco and return, Į letter at the present moment. Though no doubt the Tramway, Last year a reduction of taxes fit. They have a very convenient name for this more barriers on route from the interior to
393-75 avaliable for 6 months..........íku) the Commitice of the Chamber of Commerce was asked for, and it was proposed to do the originally supposed to be collected at the final amount of business that wil
tax. They call it a likin, which was place. If this measure be carried out the haa appended an official report of the facts same again. It was absurd to tax such
To Liverpool
325,00 pass through the
To London... contained in it, I question much whether an
***** 333,00 thing as the tramway. It was just possible destination of the goods only, but now it appears Foreign Customs will be very small. From To other European Points at proportionate assembled meeting of the Committee considered that under Mr. Anderson's management a that if the goods are shifted from the water to a present appearances there seems to be a set rates. Special reduced rates granted to Offers the matter so pressing as to be thrust on the dividend of 6 per cent might ultimately be land route they are required to pay a lo-fiskus determination not to patronise the Foreign- of the Army, Navy Civil Service, and the Governor by way of reply to his recent speech reached, but there would within
not probably or tax, and again a further charge ass to be paid managed Customs at all. There is no telling Imperial Chinese Customs, to be obtained on three days of his departure on account of be any health
through the Investment Company claiming
loss under any circumstances by the shopkeeper who retalls them at their final how long this state of things will last, or applicate this line have the option of
destination.
how it will end, if the Total persists in But whatever the cause of the action taken in share of profits over 7 per cent. The
Passengers their name I do not doubt that the facts was, if Mr. Anderson be appointed how was the
Imports under the new regulations have not trying to enforce the payment of this extra proceeding Oreifand by the Southem Pacific yet arrived ; but collecting the #-# likin on them lekin, The merchants may grow weary of and Connecting Lines, Central Pacific, Northern addressed in this letter furnish a useful contri- $30,000 to be raised? would the shareholders when landed has already been decided on by this state of affairs and quietly close their Pacific or Canadian Pacific Railways. bution to an interesting subject for the consider take up preference shares ? It was imperative the Tactal, I am informed, which has not been begin in earnest. This the merchants can doing at San Francisco for China or Japan (or
doors for a change; then the fan will ation of
Passengers, who have paid full fare, roembark. to get the money, for the Bank knew it could be done heretofore. Thus it appears that it is I have naturally no time to deal thoroughly done through the favestment Company, and defialtely arranged plan on the part of the and have done here on more than one occaalonze versa) within one year will be allowed a with the question myself, but I may note they would press for payment, and it could not Chinese to grant foreigners the right to ship In so doing they run but little risk of punishment discount of ro per cent. - This allowanes doss ggregating the payment by Juoks of taxes be urged that they could not pay. The remun- goods direct to Chungking, suspending the half by the officials. In closing their doors they not apply to through fares from China and
the respectable sum of 822,397 is eration of Mr. Anderson would be $1800 per transit duty until the goods are out of commit ne offence against the laws of the coun-yofax to Europe. aggregating treated as though thould be credited to the rear, and $300 for clerk-the same as for the foreigner's control, and then collect it try. But when business stops some thousands Consular Invoices to accommiany Cargo des. Harbour, apparently for the purpose of proving MacEwen and Frickel, but without the additional from the native merchant under the name of of coolies are thrown out of work, which means ined to Points bevond San Francisen, in the that vessels of European construction ought to expense of an engineer. pay nothing at all.
Ewens then asked the opinion of each treaty control. It only remains to be seen which state of affairs speedily brings on a riot. Offices, addressed to the Collector of Customs, likin or war-tax over which there is no out of rice for themselves and their familles, United States should be sent to the Conspany's if is be urged that Junics pay no light dues, mareholder present, he are corte Beith's Minist
The Customs was opened on the 1st of March Franciaer my reply is that relating to tonnage, trading consideration had been so short there was no carry these matters through according to their and special measures were taken by the Tactat Junks pay far more than European vessels, even definits, fooling either way.
For further information as to Passage or special Gap Rock tax about to be meeting was adjourned for a fortnight,
Ultimately the programme. This likin has always been a sore to preserve order. I hear that eight wef yuens Treight, apply to the Agency of the Company,
point with the Chung-king merchants. There were appointed, two gunbosis and a number of No. 304, Queen's Road Central, have been several very serious anti-likin ricts soldiers told off for duty to assist in keeping
J. S. VAN BUREN, here and the likih office has come to grief more order. The Commissioner and his staff, as well
Acting Agent, than once. At present everything is very quiet: several of the wad yuans go to the Customs Hongkong, 7th May, 189","
What have the consumer of exports and the and drink tea the Commissioner to sit at bi
Office dally-the wif yuras to gossip, smoke, manufacturer of Imports gained by the new desk and meditate on the uncertainty of human
NOTICE
. Commerce.
F. Henderson, Zeq, Secretary, Chamber of
Minute to be conveyed to the Chamber of Commerce on this letter of the set of May.
my successor.'
(2) That "Registry of Bouts" of "Cargo Beats" and "Cargo Boat Certificates "the work connected with which is done by the Registrar. General, is considered by the writer as not part of the "ordinary taxation of the Colony "(such as
question
FAILURE OF ADAMSON,
BELL & CO.
.
to
this
•
71
"That with a view to the further extension of
the business of the Company in London and elsewhere, the Capital of the Company be increased to the sum of Six Hundred Thousand Dollars by the fsane of 10,000 New Shares of the value of Ten Dollars · each, and that such New Shares be issued by the General Manager at such time or times as he shall think fit, and be disposed of by him as if they were part of the Shares In the original Capital of the Company, In such manner, en such terms, and at such premium as he shall in the interest of the Company determine. The amount realized by way of premium to be put to the Reservo Funda
By Order,
`Hongkong, 5th May, 1891. THE HONGKONG AND WHAMPOA DOCK COMPANY, LIMITED. NOTICE.
1
T. H. TALBOT, Sscretary,
1678
THE Certificate of 25 Shares in this Company numbered 11214'11348, standing in the Register in the name of Mr. F. D. JOHNSON, having been LOST, notice is hereby given that
certificate, unless produced within that period, New Certificate for the sald a5 Shares will be Issued fourteen days hence, and that the original will thereafter be held by the Company noll and vold..
D. GILLIES, Secretary,
Hongkong, 4th May, 1891,
HONGKONG JOCKEY CLUB.
HONGKONG DERBY, 1892.
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for instance the proceeds of Jinricksha loences) in the Far East, that the historical firm of emphatically, nothing. The right to run steamers / affairs. The Revenus cometh not.-Mercury, HE Undersigned have this day established | weight for Inches, not, zost, solb, a
but go to made up a fund which ought to be especially eredited to the Harbour.
In
We regret to hear, as will every old resident Articles to the Chefoo Convention? I may say. Adamson, Bell & Co. have bat unexpectedly on the Upper Yangtze has been surrendered. come to grief. Losses through silk speculations The Chinese Government grants foreigners the THE great value of Scott's Emulsion of Pare in Yokohama are said to have been the right to run steamers to Immediate cause ofthis most disastrous failure- | Chinese have done so, and getei
After with by the accompanying state- the Cod Liver Oil with Hypophosphites in Wasting
as George
It would seem less unreasonable to debit a number of other items for service to shipping as for instance (such as occur to ine at once) vii 1 but gut sabal The old firm will not die out, and the right to grant fis own subjects that privilege, ment from D. C Freeman, Sydney, Aust
with such a back at de har of enterprise the diffragt we know of the Chinese offerta Heying been a great susting tray for the par ships.
Dodwell the head affairs, wo
clear enough they will never grant. Under attacks and gradually wasting away past can look to the future with mech confidence. the new arrangements exports are to pay an extra two years, it affords me great pleasure to testify We refrain, for obvious caesons, free-going into likin duty before being exponed, in lieu of the that the above medicine has given me great relief, detalles when fall particulars reach us they will former transit half duty, but with this difference: and cheerfully recommend it to all suffering in a be duly published Meanwhile, we ask our the local officials have the right to increase the similar way to myself. In addition I would say readers to remember that Adamson, Bell & Co. in as much as they please, which right they that it is very pleasant to fake Any Chemist is one of the oldest and most honorable Arms had not formerly, Imports are in just the same can supply led, Si Watson & Co. (Ltd.), agents- Filmy knew ever landed in the War Masters dek position së tha suporta.- Au suure likia ins wil In Hongkong and China-[48¥},
respect of the water taken by water works (3) A portion of the salaries of the Officers of almost every public Department and healdes (for the reason above indicated) those of the Registrar General's Office From the Governor, who occasionally (as in the case of the cargo bost trike) is largely occupied with harbour questions and has to deal dilly: with M
themselves at
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LONDON, SHANGHAI, HONGKONG, KOBE, AND YOKOHAMA
COMMISSION, MERCHANTE and SHIPPING AGENTS, trading under the name of DODWELL CARLILT & Co. and have authorised Mr EDMOND SINGTON WHEALLER to represent them in Hongkong and to sign the Firm per procuration. OGDDAGED, B. DODWELL
A. 11 H. CARLILL: Shanghai "Hanghong, 7th May, 1891/-
*HE WEIGHTS for the above RACE will
beretofore.
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E-H. GORE-BOOTH, Clerk of the Courie, Hongkong, ryth March, rƐgi,
1443 NE BOX OF · CLARKE'S. B41 PILLS
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