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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 1892.
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remarked by many other names); second, Inter-five degrees of relationship individual pers. nality mediaties (ast middlemen' In the recbaicals largely swallow dup. The Chinese srem to sense, but those who as pesce-talkers, &c, later be lacking, not only in conceptions of what we vene in the affaks of bibers); third beggars, and me by personal liberty, of which they know lasily thieves.
nathing whatever, but even of personal identis, A men corstinily refers to some other member of the same generation in bis family, as 'himself To he foreigner this is an amazing idiom, but to the Chinese no bing a more natural, the expression simply denoting near of kin Great numbers of families live on from generation in generation, with the land.and houses all held in common, recording to the true patriarchal plan. But some division of property within, the limits of the five degrees of relationship, is A much more common arrangement, Yer even when every son has his own land,
Today's Advertisements.
THEATRE
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ployment that offers them more than they can get at home. And it is also natural tha being here they should become citizens and eventually actie lo ibis country and raise In the past twenty-five Andrican families. yents a merchant marine has not had misch have the attraction for young men, nor prospects for it been very bright. Now, how. ever, that it is beginning a new course, and let de hope a most successful one, it will be to the advantage of many men to take a sea (Under the Patronage of H. E. the GOVERNOR.) faring for a Nvlog. It should never be for gotten that a merchant marionis largely what its officers makelt, and the history of our owamarine shows that our native born officers have been of the best. "Instead, therefore, of unavailing paper
CITY HALL.
ASSAULT-AT-ARMS-
and
MILITARY EXHIBITION.
Auctions.
DT
· PUBLIC AUCTION
HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE; PIANO,
&C
&d.
THE
*HE Underalgued has received instructions
to Sell by
PUBLIC AUCTION,
ON SATURDAY, the 16th November, 1892, Commencing at 2.30 PM.,
at his SALES Rooms, Duddell Street,
THE WHOLE OF THE
FURNITURE, &c,
of the authorilles obtained, and the 'revised's tractable, from which again arista a third and a piece has been set alde to nourish tesis, a movement'should be made to secureNDER the anapices of the VICTORIA VALUABLE HOUSEHOLD
(FROM, OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.)
Macas, toth November. Our worthy prelite, Bishop Medelros, has not Next in importance after the division of human yet weighed anchor for Timar, but it is now beings into two sexes, is another classification, ald his expedition will be ready by the which every Chinese instinctively adopts. Accord end of the month, when he will spreading to this arrangement all members of society are hi sails for the Sunny South, By the rated according to their probable behaviour under WAY, the Holy House of Mercy was done bad treatment, just as the chemist considers all substances in the light of their capacity far away with some as years ago, but was
In the revived this year, when the lottery first started. combination with other elements. Hi Lordship held a morting in his palace, popular speech of the people, every Chinesa arring all to support this National Institution, villager is said to be either "lao-shik' or not and preclaiming himself one of the Brethren lao-shi. The words lao-shik mean literally The old intes were revived and the sanction 'old and solid,' or in a derived sense 'gentle, prospectus was to be presented for approval. sigoification of stupid, and gullible. The the old age of the parente, social solidarity Theolct of His Lewdship's action is now shown highest degres of this latter quality is expressed is such, that ender certain circumstances, the in this prospectus, just published, and containing in the phrase 'stu-lao-shi, which literally rights of the supposed individual owner are an article appointing him Provedor Nato, or per- denotes one who is 'dead-slupid,' ¿that is, one assumed by some one else, asf eximple by a manent commisary. This, it is said, war who can be imposed upon in any extent. Such member of the next generation above, or by an passed at the meeting by 15 to 3. bal a one, in a common adage, is compared to the elder brother. In the absence of the indiv dual when submited to the Provincial Government toes en an old woman's feet, which have been owner, it is not uncommon to And that the land has been actually sold by this clause was erased, and the Blabop suppressed all their life, but without any power which was his alone,"
some 'brother, or brother-cousin, who has alter all his efforts remalog anord-of asserting themselves. Inary member, and has to rack his thumb for the The village bully is as we used to be taught of absorbed the proceeds, and of whon tr will be coveted boneur of Provedor Nato. It is a good volgar fractions, of three kinds; simple, com perennially true that the monkey's hand drops thing for the Hose, because all the Institutions pound, and complex: The simple bully is a unit no dates. The division of land may be a fertile under his care
rainous by himself, managing his own affairs with his and long-standig source of dispute, and when are, now In
own resources. The compound bully calls to a division has been made, and the funeral of the condilon-the old story; do raoney for repairs
hin ald the power of numbers, and those myster-parents or of some uncle or aunt is to be pro- or proper maintenance, all has to go to him as rent, and so on. If he is ultimately lous and almost ir.esistible powers of combina vided for, the amount which each one con
maiter of the utmost importance. elected Provider, it will soon be just the same
tributes is An acquaintance of the writer, a man of In this case. For where did he get all the
WAS set upon by money for the extensive works on Green Island,
the lao-shik type,
some of the at his palace-al na 3,000? All this is kept
brother cousin, who and trees belonging to the former, at the imminent in the best possible state of repair, while the
risk of a ruinous law-suit. The excuse which wa houses in town are absolutely uninhabitable! Mission aperties be og the prople, not to
given, when the matter is put into the hands of the Bishop, who only receives the money in
arbitrators, was that a generation or two befare trust, to spend for the best good of the perple,
an ancestor of the owner of the trees had not net for himself; but he fears nobody, and dues
paid his proper quota toward the funeral of 10me what - kes with the funds.
yard-grandfather!!
Sportam n will be glad in know that the rice crops are being raped all along the river up to the Hal Water Spring, and good bags are to be mad-first one. fir it served.
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inherent in the Chinese. The complex bully is not a fully, merely, but has some túsireas si profession, in the management of which be is materially aided by the fact that he is a man to be lemed.
In bis simplest form, a Chinese bully is a man of a more or less violent temper and strong pas sions, who is resolved never to eat loss, and under all circumstances to give as goċd (or as bad) as he gets For unately for the peace of society, the overwhelming majority of the Chineir, belong to the 'loo shih' variety. In order to secure the reputation of being met las sad, a shrewd villager will sometimes adopt the expedient, not unknown to other lands, if wearing his clothes in a loose and rowdy-like fashion, talking in a bolsterous tone, and resent-
One of the qualifications which is very con. venient for the vilege bully, although not absolutely indispensable, I physic 1 strength. One of the nicknames of the incal bully is that of village king. Among those whose frie is violence, the king must be a man who has inhere
There is are dy much complaint among the farmers of sportsmen trampling down the rice and p dir. The mandarin of China hasing contradiction or any overt lack of compliance ent power, the man who can, for it is impor reported he grievance to the rocurador, with his opinions. By persistently following outsible to say at what moment all his strength will be needed in some fi, ht. It is in view of Dr. Cars and Miss Baumeut were bere on this line of action, he will not unlikely succeed Satu day (2th) nd Sunday, and give two per- in.diffusing the impression that he is a dinger- this consideration that it is very common for Forminces in the Toentre do Pedro-to-reiyous-min-to-interes-with-and-will_in_con_young fellows who wish to distinguish them- gord hous-s.
It is reported that on the 5th October, the Portuguese gunboat Gundiana foundered in the Allanile, all hands say d. October seems to have been a fatal month all over the world.
LATE TELEGRAMS.
CALCUTTA, October 27th Dr.-J.-W.-Lathes his been selected as the Agricultural Chemist for India. The selection was made on the advice of Dr. Voelcker.
LONDON, October 28th, Bishop Harry has salled for India, where he intends to stay for some months,
ALLAHABAD, October 2 th.. Lieutenant Flaterald, 43'd Gurkhas, shot himself are dental y at Manipur on Wednesday last, while extracting a cartridge from his gun, CALCUTTA, October 29th. The orders in the Anglia crse are out, and it appears that the Court of Enquiry absolved the pilot of all blame. The Lieutenant-Governor, however, held that he committed a grave error of Judgment, tu: does not consider that the case calls for more than this expression of opinion In view of the pilare excellent record of service,
quence be let severely aline, A cat of even small experience will not improbably manifest to the considerable modesty in regard attempt to swallow a rd. It is evident theref that any small reptile, le obliged to assale with cats, the art of
mutting
a valuable one. The grade e now speaking, sin alf common to attract, much
RECREATION CLUB and the SHROPSHIRE the preference for nativa, born officers, by mak · LIGHT INFANTRY, ing them saperlar in every way to those foreigners who are willing to change dags for the sake of employment-N. Y. Maritima Register:
SCOTT'S Entulsion of Pure Cod Liver Oll with Hypophosphites, for Rickets, Marasmus and all waaling disorders of children, is very remark- able in lis reapits, The rapidity with which.. children gain flesh and strength upon it is very wonderful. Read the following "I have tried Scott's Emulsion in cases of wasting in young children, and I am of opinion that it is a valuable preparation for such cases, The, children take it and ask for more, and the good effects are apparent. I consider it far superior to ordinary Cod Liver Oil J. MARSHALL M.R.C.S., &c., 143, Grange Road, Bermondsey, S. Any Chemist can supply it. A S. Watson & Co. (Limited),, agenti în Hongkong and China,Adat,
HONGKONG TEMPERATURE,
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gzday's Advertisements.
BOTHEN. MARK LODGE; N8. 264.
10.97
REGULAR MEETING of the EOTHEN A MARK LODGE of MARK MASTER MASONS will be held in FazzMASONS HALL, Zetland Street, THIS EVENING, the 4th inst., at 8.30 forg o'clock precisely. Visiting Brethren are cordially invited.
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selves among their comrades, to take systema- tic lessons in 'fist-and-foot, that is, in gymnastics. A high degree of skill in wrestling, and the ability (as alleged) to deliver such a blow with the fist as shall knock out a brick from a wall a foot thick, are in many circumstances valuable accomplishments. The wner is well acquaint d with a young man who crjyed the reputation of being the strongest person in his village. Being sent on an erraud to a distant city, he had occasion to pass through a smaller city some forly from his hoe, where he was not known. Here a number of bullies, who happened to be gathered in front of the district pams, truck with his rusticity. wooped him, and demanded who he was and where he was going, His replies to their enquiries not being suffi- ZET LAND ciently prompt to give satisfaction, he wis set upon by several men, who attacked bim simultaneously. Here is "fist-and-foot' skill was of great service, for though tes men wels on top of bin, he was able to seize the ankle of one of them, and lo give it such a feare foi twist as almost to dislocate the joint, where- upon its assailants, howl with pain, were anty too glad to release him. At a later date the matter was looked into, and at the feas: which the attacking party was compelled to give, by way of apology, one of those present hobbled around in a particularly feeble manner, and tieely expressed the opinion that up n this occasion he had mistaken his man
(To be concluded.)
CHINESE REGISTRATION IN THE UNITED STATES.
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A dispatch from New York says that there seems to be a widespread disposition on the part
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No. 575.
LODGE,
REGULAR MEETING of the above
A LODGE will be held in the FREEMASONS HALL, Zetland Street, on THURSDAY, the 1st December, at 8,30 for a p.m. precisely. Visiting Brethren are cordially invited,
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Hongkong, 74th November, 1842
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On FRIDAY, and December.
PRICES AS USUAL.
Box plan with Messrs. KELLY & WALSH. Hongkong, 24th November, 1891.
NIPPON YUSEN KAISHA,
FOR KOBE,
(Calling at AHOT), HE Company's Steamship
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“HIGO MARU,"
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Captain Jhs. Jones, will be despatched for the above Parts, on SUNDAY, the 27th Instant, Daylight.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
GEO. R. STEVENS,
Agent. Hongkong. 24th November, 1892. -
EASTERN AND AUSTRALIAN STEAM- SHIP COMPANY,
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FOR SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE. (Calling at Port Darwin, and QUEENSLAND PORTS, and taking through Carge to ADI LAIDE, NEW ZEALAND, TASMANIA, &c.)
THE Steamship
"GUTHRIE," Captain Helm, will be despatched for the above Ports, on THURSDAY, the 1st December, at Daylight, instead of as previously advertised,
This well-known Steamer is specially-fitted for Passengers, and has large Cooling Cham bers, thus ensuring a supply of Fresh Meat, Milk, Ice, &c, throughout the voyage.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
GIBB, LIVINGSTON & Co.
Agents. Hongkong, 24th November, 1893,
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SPECIAL SESSIONS of HER MA. JESTY'S JUSTICES of the PEACE will be held in the Justicas' Room, at the MAGIS- TRACY, at Eleven o'clock in the Forenson of MONDAY, the 18th day of November, 1893. for the purpose of considering an application | from one HENRY OLIVER to extend bis premises known as "The Travellers' Hotel," situata at No. 13, Queen Victoria Street, by taking in the premises known as No. 13, Queen Vicfoila Street, and converting both premises into one house,
H, E. WODEHOUSE Police Magistrate,
Magistracy,
Hongkong, 18th November, 1893.
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EASTERN EXTENSION AUSTRALASIA AND CHINA TELEGRAPH COMPANY, LIMITED. i WILL PAY CASH for USED MR. OM DER PEORDIEN has das ASSUMED CHARGE of this Station POSTAGE STAMPS
WALTER JUDD,
Manager-in-China. [1164 Hongkong, 24th November, 1891.
of the Chinese in that city and vicinity to escape, as follows-(these prices are per 100, it possible, from compliance with the provisions
of bully of wh Chinese, cocf notice and he avoided, by letting him be. His weapons, like the wal's of Chinese cities, are defensive.only, Much more to be dreaded Is the bally who will not let others alone, but who is always inserting himself into their affairs with a view to extracting some benefit for himself. The most dangernas type of these men is the one who makes very little ado, but whose acts are oinons to those whom he wishes to ir jure. Such a one is apily likened to a dog which biten without showing his teeth. The tacles which such man adopts to establish his claim to the rank of village king,' are the same with which weare only too familiar in other lands, and which an advancing civilisation has not yet succeeded in rendering wholly obsolete. If there is no overt act which he Chi WAY to commit, be can always pick a quartel by eviling, 2 throwing down a which is regarded-
Not to notice such a glove of d fance. SIMLA, November 3rd Up to date 13650 new magazine rifles have challenge is from Chinese standpoint almost Impossible. be reviled and to feel no pale, arrived in India and their distribution le to this is the Chinese ideal of shamelessness, coumence as soon as possible. It is satisfactory Nothing is rizer than to find a Chinese who bas to learn that rouse 33.000 Salders have been been reviled, and who, when he was strong "converted "into smooth-bores and given out to the police. The wa pons are pronounced tough to demand an apology, has allowed the after to drop. The intricate constitution of excellent in every way,
Chinese society is such that there is a great *LLAHABAD, November 4th.
valety of acts, which while they may not be The Amir of Kabul in further reply to the directly hostile, must be understood to the light Government of India states that owing to alsof a challerge. If for example a bully has let In Hszat being still unsettled and the it be known that he is determined that a Impossibilty of collecting all the leading tribes theatrical representation shall take place the men att present, he is not yet able to appoint a n xl'automn la his village, for some one to tine for the reception of Lord Roberts mission oppose it might not improbably be such a at Jellalabad.
of hostility as to amount to a challenge. The ST. PETERSBURG, November 5th. bally must then see that the theatre is engaged, A monuerent to the memory of the explorer or his 'face' is lost, which one may be sure will Prjevalsky way solemnly unveiled here to-day. never happen as long as he is able to prevent it CAIRO, November 5th. There is always about one of these village bullies Col. Kitchener and not Gen!. Forestier general atmosphere of menace, as if he were Walker has gone to Sunkin in charge of operations thirsting for an opportunity to issue an allim against Orman Digma, A squadron of cavalry stum. He often does so, in a singularly vague manner, the algnificance of which is, however perfectly well understard. If A is the bully and B 14 known to oppore him, then A publicly states that if B does so sad so, A will not put up with it (pu ruan fa, literally, will not take the account, but insluwating a dark bint as to con- sequences). If B takes the hint, and quietly retires, there is peace, but otherwise there is war. It is by this time well understoot that the Chinese theory of government is the patriarchal one, in which the greatest weight is given to an elder individual, as compared to a younger one, and to an elder as compared with a younger generation. It constantly happens, however, that a venerable man of seventy is the "grand son" of a person not more than half his age. This arises from second marriages and from the prap CREOs of this sort, the principle of veneration for
that the Chinese would rather be deported than the older individual is found to be in corff et with the principle of veneration for the older comply with this law, but when the Ume for generation. It often happens that the old sitself in a very different light. Those who are deportation scianlly arrives the case will present living representative of the oldest generations bere will want to stay, and they will west to a much younger man than some representatives
generation, yet the format will be control the industries in which they are engaged of some other the 'head of the clan', and his words have an Influence which does not appertain to those of the older elders, On the other bard, It often happens that the Individual who ought to be head of the clan', and, who is so by right,
has started for Suakim.
! UAKIM, November 6th. Osman Digma was retired to Amet, having to rally the fecal tribes against the Egyptians.
LONDON, November 7th, The first meeting of the unemployed was held yesterday afternoon, in Trafalgar-square, under the new rules issued by Government, and under the auspices of the Socialist Federation. Great processions took place from the East End to the square and numerous red figs, surmounted by the cap of liberty, were displayed. The square was crammed in all parts by a dense mob.. A resolution was passed urging Government to authorise the 1 cal authorities to give the word that a strong police reserve was unnecessary when meetings were beleg held.
residing in the United States to register their matter how small, at the same rates). of the new law compelling all Chinese laborers but any quantities will be accepted, no
names and descriptions with the Collectors of Internal Revenue in the districts where they reside, They, the Chinese claim that the CHINA
1 cand. registry law in an outrage and that they are treated worse than the Jews in Rusula.
These Chinese in the Eastare probably acting
any,
under the direction of certain Chinophiles who regard the average Mongolian as better than the white man, and as a very little, if lower than the angels. If the Chinese were left to their own devices they would probably comply with the new law without any serinus opposition since there is nothing in it which is onerous or oppressive in any way. If it had been made to apply to Germen or French or English or any European Immigrants there would be no fass made about it, for the law is not in any material respect different from the regulations that obtain In most countries in Europe,
As a matter of fact, before the time comes for station of the Chinese it will be found, we think, that they will have compiled with the law, thus, establishing their 1gal right of residence. The Chinese are entirely too shrewd to run their heads against a stone wall. Sam
High tide now washes the decks of the fron.tice of adoption, when there is no own son. In Mor, the Chicago Chinese, agitator, may say
clad Howe. Strenuous efforts are being made to save her, but she appears to be doomed.
Advices have been received that the strike at Broken Hill mines has terminated.
CO-OPERATION IN CHINA.
THE BULLY.
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NOTICE.
NOW READY I
THE "BOKHARA" DISASTER.
1.50 A FULL DESCRIPTIVE REPORT of the
"BOKHARA" DISASTER
of
F. DOD WELL, Esq,'
Comprising:- TAPESTRY DRAWING-ROOM SUITE, CANTON MARBLE-TOP BLACKWOOD CENTRE TABLE, TEA and SIDE TABLES, OVERMANTELS and FANCY CHAIRS, PICTURES, ENGRAVINGS, PLAQUES, VASES. ORNAMENTS, - HANDSOME INLAID JAPANESE · CABINE", "SOLID
·BRASS FENDER, IRONS & PURDONIAN, BRASS, 5 o'clock, TEA KETTLE & STAND, BRASS PEDESTAL LAMP, CARPETS, RUGS, &c.
COTTAGE PIANO by L. ROMHELDT in good condition,
'MARINBURCK-MADE EXTENSION DIN.
ING TABLE and CHAIRS, MARIN BURCK SIDEBOARD with MIRROR BACK and
DINNER-WAGGON, MOROCCO COVERED COUCH and CHAIRS, DINNER and DES. SERT SERVICES, GLASS and FLATED WARE, CUTLERY; &c.
DOUBLE BRASS BEDSTEAD and -MAT- 1RESSES," &c, IRON BEDSTEADS and Children's COTS, MARINBURCK-MADE
· DOUBLE WARDROBE witь PLATE GLASS- DOOR, SINGLE WARDROBES, MARIN- BURCK-MADE LADY'S DRESSING TABLE & GLASS & WASHING STAND, DOUBLE ` SET, WRITING TABLE, BABY'S BAS- | SINÉT, DOUBLE PERAMBULATOR, BED- ROOM SUITE, &c, &c, CURTAINS and CORNICES.
SHANGHAI BATHS and BATHROOM requisites. Plants in Pots,
&C
&c., Catalogues will be issued previous to Sale, and the above will be on view on Friday next. TERMS OF SALX-Cash on delivery.
GEO. P. LAMMERT,
Auctioneer, Hongkong, 19th November, 1893,
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&c.
For Sale.
FOR SALE.
PRICE $250 "RACING LUGGER "HLYAH."
COMPLETE, done up for the SEASON, and ready for racing with all Gear, Saili, Spars, &c.
This Boat is eligible for entry either in the Championship. Class or in the aad Clasz in the Weekly Races of the Hongkong Corinthian - Sailing Clab.
Next race of the CLUB will be on the 4th December,
An early application to
༈༙་ ་
J. L. LLOYD, R.E,, R.E. Mess, Queen's Gardens,
ar Wellington Barocks, will enture her being quite ready by that date. Note-The Forchaser will have to provide Mɑown Racing and Winning Flags.....
Hongkong, 21st November, 1893.
THEY LEAD THEM ALL,
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20 THE CELEBRATED CALIFORNIA WINES,
from the well-known Vineyards of Mears. KOHLER AND VAN BERGEN, SAD Francisco, and JULIAN .P. SMITH (Olvina), Livermore, Callfornia.
Guaranteed to be Pare and Unadulterated. Pure BLACKBERRY BRANDY and fresh Consignments of BARTLETT. SPRING MINERAL WATER by each Steamer.
Prices forwarded on application to
MACONDRAY BROTHERS & Co,
Commission Merchants, No. 30, Water Street,
Yokobama,
Yokohama, sath August, 1892.
With all Particulars, Reports of Interview. 30th SURVIVORS, the Cruise of the Thales, ...as official reports of the Chief Officer, the Ancona, and the Perpolis, the MARINE COURT OF INQUIRY and its FINDING, experiences of other Steamers in the same Typhoon, the Normand THE SCHOONER
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hence they will accept gladly a law which, while it permits them to remain, will exclude SIAM.- other Chinese who would came into competition" with them-San Francisco Chronicle.
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No adequate comprehension of the life of the Chinese is possible without some comprehension of the place therein of the bully, and conversely is a stup'd old villager, who cannot read an ALIEN OFFICERS ON AMERICAN It might simant be said that a just apprehension who has barely intelligence enough to direct of the character and functions of the Chinese his own affaire, not to speak of the complicated bully Is qu'valent to a comprehenalan of Chinese interests of a clan, To such instuces it saclesy. So far as we know, the Chinese huily is is easy to sea that theory and practice will come character peculiar to Chins, By this it is not into corflict, and that theory will go to the wall, of course meant that other lands do not have and It is undoubtedly the theory of Chinese life that have not always bad their hullies, but that the the mother-in-law is supreme, and that the mode in which Chinese bullies exert their power daughter-in-law is in a state of subjection. Yet of New York. We cannot understand FRENCH COLONIES :-. in uniq se: It depends largely upon the peculiar it sometimes happens that the mother-in-law is such a petition should have been circulated, Characteristics of the Chinese race, promi- in willpower and in general capacity markedly for Congress can place no obstacle in the nent among which is the desire for peace, and a inferior to the daughter-in-law, who frequently way of these efficers becoming citigins, xeluctance to engage in a quarrel. The traits of comes to the front by the more force of her provided they comply with all terms the liw a bully among a savage and warlike people such abilities. If the mother-in-law is a dead-stopid provides for such cases, and that they will do. The protest, boncÝCI, * our ancestors or.co were, and of a bully kind of a woman, and the daughter-in-law bas a | so is a matter of course. among such a quiet folk as the Chinese, are inherently different.
and
any.
NO TORN STAMPS
PRICE:
ALL KINDS OF
Hongkong, 26th October, 1892.
Notices of Firms.
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NOTICE.
E ́REHEMTOOLLABHOY DÁTTAR- DINA being about to leave for Bombay, Mr, BUDROODIN MOOLLA NOOROODIN is duly authorised to sign and conduct the BUSINESS of our Firm in China,
FOR SALE,
"MONTIARA,"
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AS SHE NOW LIES IN YAU-MA-TI BAY«. Length................................................................................75 feet. Beam..................................................................17 feet. Depth of hold......................................................'7] feet, Registered Tonnage „...............:75 tonk (Owing to recent alterations the carrying espacity of the Montlara has been increased to about 120 tons dead weight.)
The Mentiara was built to Singapore, is most solidly constructed of teak throughout, with fran. wood" frames, has recently been thoroughly overhauled under experienced European superin. tendence, and is now la excellent condition, She is a very fast" sailer "and"■ most suitable vessel for the Croton kerosene trade, or would make a first-class lighter.
For Partimmars as to Frico, &c., apply to
PR. FRASER SMITH,
6, Pedder's Hill, Hongkong, 17th May, 1892,
FOR SALE.
isas
THE ENGINES AND BOILER OF THE CHINESE GUNBOAT “CHOP-CHEUNG,”' AS TIKY JE AT AFERDIEN DOCKS.
HE the Chef-chaung
JAFFERBHOY LUDHABHOY CHUTTOO T Constructed by Menars, Lois & Co. of
Hongkong, 19th November, 1892.
[1149 | Wanchal, and are of the Compound Inverted Cylinder Direct-Acting Surface Condensteg type, Cylinders 201 and 38" dia, with a stroke of The Crank Shaft is 61′′ dis
at the Crank p pla and pit dia, at the journals. The H.P. Piston "Rod is 3", and the L.P. 35" dia. The Piston and Connecting Rod bolts are a" dia. Air Pump CHAPTE R, ) 14)” dia, by 13 stroke, Single Acting Circulating Pomp 8" dia. by 13" stroke, and Double Acting Feed and Bilge Pump (one each) 3” dia, by 13′′ stroke.
0.15
CATHAY
Masonic, I
POSTAGE STAMPS BOUGHT, SOLD AND EXCHANGED,
sharp sonene, it will not be long in doubt is not so much airned against these particula WANTED AT ANY who holds in that family the balance of Individuals, as it is against the admission The Chinese have many terms to designate power. Obvloge and common-place as these generally of aliens as officers of American the individual whom we have termed a bully, observations may appear, they are of the merchant vessels. But it seems impossible to among which one of the most commes is that atmost importance as a clue to what we daily prevent this. The law says that nobody but an which means Visually “barestick (Kwang-ku»), «wliness, that the theory of Chinese society is Amer can citizen shall be employed as LD "TUKE SPRATENT in allusion to the fact that those who are most apparently contradicted by the facts of every inter in our merchant navy. frequently bullies are generally those who have day life. The conflict is not real, but only how ibis law can be strictly obeyed" no property to lose. But the general term is apparent, for it is as true in China as anywhere yet leave our merchantmen in chargest applicable to any one who plays the bully, the world, that it is necessary to make foreign, born efficers. It is notorious that the whatever his social condition may be, and it fain | Hllowango for the "personal rquation, which is number of these now employed on our vessels newhere of more importance. The personal is large and that it is constantly growing. They this soap that we shall employ it
equation of the Chinese bully is an element are in demand especially Norwegians and which must not be emitted in an account of Swedes-and putald our own native seamen lo the search for officers' berths. Is there any one Chinese society.
There is spother element jo Chiperp life, of particularly to blame for this condition of whish foreigners app apt to take little note, but which is vital: 15 in the fact that wiiblu the
In considering the social functions of the bully, At in mecenery to discriminate him from several classes of persons, to say one of which he may belong, but from Aach one of which he may he different. These four classes are, first-heads mum of the village frulled niso no we have nirendy
ADDRESS
things It is perfectly natural that these foreign born gallors phould seeks an em 1101]
GEO. E. WASHBURN,
P. O. Box 2068, dzek
SAN FRANCISCO,
CALIFORNIA
No. 1165.
N EMERGENCY CONVOCATION of the
BONE HALL, Zetland Street, TO-MORROW, the 3gth instant, at 5 for 5.30 pm. precisely, not as previously advertised. Visiting Brethren are "Cordially evited,
Aare chapter will be held in the FRETMA
Hongkong, 23rd November, 1892,
FOR SALE.
These Engines have been very little used and are in thoroughly good order.
The Beller" is of the Horizontal Multitubular type, with thres Furnaces and vertical Dome on top. Its dia. la soft, 2” by gft. ro" long, external „measurements;. Famacci, al., 2" dia j. Dords, [1156 | 44′′ din; by 4ft. high, Tubes, 184 In number by ex. dis. It is in fairly good condition, having 3 recently undergone considerable repairs, and would last in active service for over five years.
HE GOOD S. 3. PEKIN* and 8. 8. The Engines and Holles can be inspected on TWONG-MO
For Particulars apply to
SUI KEE CHAN, 53, Bombam. Strand West. Hongkong, 14th November, 1892.
application to the Superintendent at Aberdeen Docks Mag
For further particular, apply to
R, FRASER-SMITIDAS
6, Pedder's
Hongkong, 17th May, Lipa,