THE Mission steam-launch Day Spring will call alongside any vessel hoisting the answering pennant, between 9 and 10.30 am, on Sunday, to convey men athore to the It o'clock service, returning about 13.30 p.m.
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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, SATURDAY, MAY 2, 1896.
shire Regiment leave Aldershot for the Cape at the end of May,
Advices from Bulawayo 'cantione serious, Mr. Nicholson, the local administrator there, telegraphs that about 150 men are available to co-operate which Colonel Flamer's force; but it
Matabeles, who are amply victualled.
THE Hop. Treasurer of the Alice Memorial to impossible to estimate the numbers of the
and Nethersole Hospitals begs to acknowledge with thank the undermentioned donations to the fands of the Hospitals:--
Geo. H. Bateson Wright, D.D......$20
D. Norbnba914201291. 10 S. R. Falt kecs..........
W. J. Tatcher
Wan Yok Shan,
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MES RS DRD and Blechynden, the proprietors of the Shangbal Engine Works, have lávented a cotton gin which, although almost on the same working principles as the McCarthy gin made By Messrs Pist and Co., is decidedly an improve ment for ginning the Ching cotton. A new cotton and glining mill la now to course of construction In Pootong and it is the intention of the American Trading Co., the agents, to use the gins made by the Shanghai Engine Works-Gazette.
`LAUNCH OF A SPANISH GUNBOAT.
Some fifteen months ago we gave our readers particulars of the launching of a composite gunboat built by the Hongkong and Whampoa Deck Company to the order of the Spanish Government, and this morning our local enters pilse most successfully launched another vessel of larger dimensions, also constructed for the same constituents. As the' vessal slid into (bs water the ceremony of naming her the| Villalobos was performed by Mias Contrera (the daughter of the Spanish Consel at Amoy) in the orthodox manner, after which a distin. guished company, locluding Senor Don José do Navarro, Consul for Spain, Commander and others joined in drinking the usual felicitions
Is the House of Commons last night, the Hon. G. Curzon, replying to a question by Mr Labane ere, said if it were necesary to employ British troops bavond Wady Half the cost of doing to would be a matter of discussion be tween England and Egypt.
MASONIC NEWS.
On the and alt, pare, W. Bra Matthews was installed Worship- the Masonic Hall, Slaga-
BANK OF CHINA AND JAPAN, LIMITED.
THE LAWN TENNIS HANDICAP.
YESTERDAY'S TIKS.
Įransactions at $131. Preference sharon sold Int $3 to $3.10, and so mandy at the latter rats. The daily papers of 28th eftimo reprint the Mining Manager's report for the month of March,
Records changed hands at $3 60, and are offering 15, beat Boxshall, owa 15.. negotiated at $1 93 and 31.80, and close weak. are unchanged. New Balmorals have been
Double Handicap-Smith and Atkinson, owa
"B" Class Slogia Handicap.-Belllos, receiv
formed by W. Brother W. J. Napler, L.P.M., al Master of St. George's Lodge for the ensuing Limited, states that the realisation of the assets which report reads very hopeful. Charbonnages || 15.1, beat Ram and Potts, owo 15.7.
The ceremony of installation was_per-
and visitors, including the R. W. Bro. Sir Charles and there was a large attendance of member Mitchell, D.G.M. appointed the following officers:-
The Worshipfal Master .P.M.'
SW.
J.W....
The Secretary of State for India, replying to Majesty's Government to employ troops belang A question whether it was the intention of Her log to India in the Soudan, said the Government had no reason to suppose that the Egyptian... semy was inadequate to the tark now" being undertaken.
Apell 16th.
Commons Mr. Chamberlain said the Indian In reply to a question in the House of
Government had increated its contribution to the Imperial Institute to £750, and that a Commities having lodian experience will be appointed to co-operate with the staff of the Initiate in order to secure the proper application of the Indian grant.
Treasurer Secretary..... S.D......
J.GANG Tyler. D.C...
W. Bro. W. J. Naplar. ‚Bro. F. M. Elliott. C. W. Hugill. ...W. Bro, Charlwood.
Makepeace. „Bro, A. L. Stewart,
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E. F. Edlin.
F. W. Jones. W. Bro. Khory.
A bioquet was afterwards held at the Singe pore Club. Selections of music were performed by the Sants Cecilia Band; there were many complimentary speeches, and a most pleasant traning was spent.---Times.
SPORTING NEWS.
SHANGHAI RACE LOTTERIES,
are on the market. Olivers fetched $6 for A 33. Rauba sold at 957, but more shares and $3 for B shates, and close strong with further buyers.
DOCKS, WHARVES, AND GODOWNS.-Hong kong and Whampoa Dock Co.'s shares sold at 181 to 183 per cent, prem, for cash, and si equivalent rates on time, the market closing quiet but steady at 183 per cent, prem, cash, Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Company's shares sold at $473, and continge on offer at that, and perhaps at $47 per share. New Amoy Docks without further sales, bat they are steady and firmly held. Wanchals sold at $40 and are offering.
HÒNGKONG GOLF CLUB.
THE CHAMPIONSHIP. The scores up to date are as follows:-
Dr. Lowico.... 84–85 170 Capt. Eccles............... 88 92 180 (Mr. G. Stewart ................................ 92–93 185 Mr. C. E. Habie................................. 96.92 188 Mr. W. M. Thompson... 99 95 194 197 Capt. Ramsey.....................104 93 Mr. Dalrymple 104 99 203 Commodore Boyestog tot ato -The Best Score Paal for April wax won by Mr. C. E. Hume, 86-6-20
SUPREME COURT.
LANDS, HOTELS, AND BUILDINGS.—A rather | extensive business has been put through in Hongkong Land Investment and Agency Cout- pany's shares at $713, and finally small lot LEGAL INTELLIGENCE. fetched $72, the market closing with buyers at $71, and small sellers at $72: most of the purchases have been for bona fide investors. Kowloon Land and Building Company's shares are quiet with sellers at $20 to $191, and West Paints are on offer at $18, without finding demand at Saft to $17 cash, and buyers. Hongkong Hotels contiene la steady equivalent Fates on time, but beyond a small cash sale at $168 I have not heard of any transactions, Humphreys Estate and Finance Company's shares have been imported from the sorth at
position of the Bank regards the public on The report of the Bank of China and Japan, of the Old Bank in progressing favourably. The
deposits and accrued interest, £751,36a; other December 31st wig --Liabilities*: Fixed abfiities, 336; total £734.618. Assets: Gold securities, £14753 silver, £382,145 other, 21,701 ; in Bank of England at credit of trasters for depositors, 130,731 in transit, £21,139 capital set ande for new working account, 100,000; total £670,471, showing a deficiency of £84147. Owing to the appreciation of securities and to old share holders joining the new Bank, this 'deficiency has since been so reduced that the instalment of call due on April and, amounting to about £50,000, is expected to more than cover it. At close of 1854 the Bank's affairs indicated that shareholders might require to provide £300,000 fa cash to meet is liabilities; but if the above anticipation proves correct a total of under £180,000 will suffice. This would leave the remaining four instalments of the call of £3 15% per share to provide capital for ine Bank In the balance sheet no value bat been placed on Intelligence has been received that a Russian
amount outstanding expedition, ostensibly under the Red Cross, to
£87.350 due on 1893-4-call, nor on the liquida succour the Skoans wounded in battle with the
tor's call of 67 15%. per share on shareholders Italians, composed of eighty persons, including
813,600. Legal preceedings are being taken to who have not yet accepted the new scheme several officers, has salled for Abyminis. The
enforce payment of these calls, and the sults Times publisher a telegram from fir core. spondent at Rome, stating that evidence is
which have been commenced ngulost the accumulating which palate to the fact that Russin
The SUBSCRIPTION STAKES-Mr. Hopeful's Chiness and American and other recalcitrant and Francs are succeeding in combining the table, $80, Mr. Ceandem's an H Desbareholders will be pushed on with energy.
The Shoans and Dervishes against the Italians and Maurter's, 15; Mr, Goller's 20 ; Mr. Burgundy". § decision 'la the Bank's favou, which induce $9.50 to $0.40, and are on offer locally at $91
courts have already given" Eagllib.
12; Mr. Buxay's 12; Mr. Lintom's, 70: Mt..
the Board to expect similar judgments else. Rabson's, to; Mr. Toeg's 10; Mr. Gastay's 105 Mr. Sidney's 8; Mr. Neptune's, 8; Mr. Perforate's, where, in which case above assets will be of Kannck's $1 Messrs. Provis and Sanford's, $; probable loss of £180,000 referred to. The final Mr. Crowd's, 5; Mr. Sansbury's, 5.- Total sweep,struction was not given amill 3rd April, 1895, approval of the judgo to the scheme of recon- $561.
when it was too late to arrange for the Bank opening of the export season in China; indeed taking a share in exchange boriness at the
active operations did not commence until 1st July. Considering therefore that the regards expenses, and only six months * $107, 108, and $107, and remain firm at latter accounts cover a period of nine months $153 for a small lot only and mere shares are regards comings, the small debit balance of £2438 which has resulted is not discouraging.ale. Tramways sold at $95 and $96 and close.
steady. Bella Asbestos are on the market at The working of the Back as a going concern $81. Ewo Cotton Spinning and Weaving Co.'s has contributed materially to the successful shares sold in the north at Tir, go. The last realisation of assets,
call of Tis. 25 on the Laon Kang Mow Cotton Splaning and Weaving Co.'s shares falling dos yesterday, I now quote them at par (Tis. 100), this being the equivalent of last reported sales in Stanghal.
The following are the results of the lotteries for the Spring Races drawn at the Masonic Club, Shanghal, on the 25th :-
Franch
per share.
SUMMARY JURISDICTION. (Before His Honour Mr. Sercómbe Smuk,
Acting Putine Judge.). May sad.
.TEXTURES.-
The following cases were fixed for the follow- ing Rates'—
Toesday, May 5th.
Padrinan, I S.N.. Messrs. J. Rablo, M. Monie, ing that rea thousand British troops will be 6; Mr. Troy's, 5; Mr. Chimonlin's 5; Mr. considerable value 'and' lessen stili farther the | $151 and Watsons are rather quiet at $ra, milk) 677—J. M. Alves v. Li Aping....................................$100.00
to1sts.
The following are the principal dimensions and particulars of the vessel :-Length over all 155 ft.; breadth 23 feet; depth moulded 11 feet;
tonnage about 370 tons. The engines, are of triple expansion type. The diameter of the cylinders are 13 In, ar in, and 35 in., with a siroke of 24 laches. Her estimated horse-power Is 500. Steam will be supplied by two single ended clicular maltitubular bollers, having a working pressure of 170 lbs. per square inch. The guaranteed speed on a two hours' trial is 11 koots, and she will carry enough buaker. coal to seam 3,500 knots at full speed,
·KOREAN NOTES. -
(From the Indipendent), Dr. Allen bas been made Vice and Depaly,
U.S. Consul-General at Seaul.
The troubles in Klang Sang Province galeted
down do the arrival of Government troops.
The rumour of changing the Queen's grave was mentioned in our last issue, but upon farther inquiry we find this was not true.
The long expected ralus have at last appeared, Just in time to save the barley crops,
According to the 'gauge, the ralufall in Seoul on the 13th April amounted to two and a quarter
inches.
Six robbers, brought up to Seoul from different districts for trial, received the death sentence on the 15th ait, from the Judge of the Supreme
Court.
On the 13th ult. the new fire-bell lately bang
by the Japanese on South Gate Street was fested and casted quite a commotion among thẻ Koreans, who look upon it as a sort of tocafo or call to arms, The street was soon fall ofexcited Koreans and the news spread through the clly that 8,000 Japanese troops had entered the South Gate, The abruzdacas of the rumour did not at all lessen the excitement and our friends in Chia Ko Gal must remember that so long sa the present delicate state of feeling contloses the ringing of alarm bella and like demonstrations should be fadulged in sparingly.
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The Dally News as well as the Daily Telegraph announce in their issues this morn. despatched in the autumn for the purpose of reconquering the Soudan.
CAIRO, April 17th, Two sharp encounters have taken place
between Dervishes and Egyptians in the neigh bourhood of Tekar. The Dervishes lost rather heavily. Eighteen Egyptians were killed.
LONDON, April 17ib.
The despatch of British troops to the Soudan is not yet decided upon. It depends on the development of events.
The Times in a leading article comments on the telegram from its Johannesburg correspon dent stating that the Transvaal is arming to the teeth, and adds it has been definitely resolved to reinforce the British garrisons la South Africa. The Daily Telegraph states that the first battalion of the Middlesex Regiment is going to the Cape.
In the House of Commons, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, la opcalog bis Budget statement, sanoraced that, notwithstanding the largest expenditure known since the last great war, the Budget shows a surplus, of which four millions sterling have already been devoted in the Navy. The estimated tncrease in expenditure le four millions, which will chiefly be incurred in respect of the Navy, notwithstanding which there will be a surplus of two millions, where with the Government will be able to reduce the land tax and arozicultural rating, and transfer the remaining balance for the purpose of education, Tes, continued Sir Michael Hicks Beach, Is expelling coffee from the market, and Indian and Ceylon kinds are rapidly replacing those
grown in China.
The National Debt has been reduced by eight milions, and every item of revenue has increased.
The Chancellor of the Exchequer, to conclusion, declared that the credit of England was so good that I would be possible in an emergency to raise two hundred millions sterling without
increase in taxation.
April 18th.
The 1st Battalion of the Middlesex Regiment is exsected to start for the Cape in eight days.
In the House of Commons last night Mr. Chamberials said that one battalion and a body af mounted Infantry would be despatched to PROPOSED HOME FOR THE AGED South Africa at the earliest possible date in order to replace troops sent to Matabeleland. This is in connection with the decision of the Govern- ment to rando a permanent increase in the garlson of Cape Colony, The military autho- rides, he said, were of opinion that the present gurtison at the Cape was jondequate for the purpose of defending the dockyards and coaling stations ikom an enemy's attack. Mr. Chamber tais declared that Her Majesty's Government were of opinion that except on occasions of the greatest emergency, the employment of troops for suppressing a native rising was not suitabic, The supply of men and arms in South Africa, he said, was ample, but, their transport was the difficulty the authorlifes had to contend with the present moment.
Bishop Plazzoll saks us to acknowledge the receipt of the following contributions :---
Already acknowledged Society of St. Vincent de Patil... Mensa Chater and Mody moti Hen. E: R. Bellios, C.M.G....... A..S. G.............................................................
NEWS BY THE ENGLISH MAIL,
$3,300
300 23 25
25
ANTANANARIVO, March 12th. Instructions have been given by the French Government for the nullification of the mizlog Concessibas accorded last month. Authorizations are now only given to Frenchmus. A number of English miners, who have recently come out, have therefore left the island.
LONDON, April and. ́ The Australien race horam Paris" has won the Great Northamptonshire Handicap.
The Riff pirates have captured a British vénse! and sold her. The crew and six passengers were released.
Mr. Bean's petition to unseat My. Marks has after a hearing of forty days, been dismissed. A counter charge of corruption against Mr. Bens was proved at the trial. The cost of the trial amounted to £20,000.
The Hon. Maurice Gifford has been made Companion of the Order of St. Michael and S1. George for services rendered during the Gghtlog in Matabeleland.
FRENCH TRADE WITH THE
FAR EAST....
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120; Mr. Rieg's 105; Mr. Erie's, 60; Mt. The GRIFFINS FLATE, Mr. John Peel's stable, Sandown's, 55; Mr. Baxey's, 30; Don Juan's, 30; Mr. Hopefal's 25; Mr. Duplex's, 35; Mens Mr. Burgundy's 20; Mr. Du Maurier's, 175 Orwald and Charley's, 20; Mr. Crawford's, 20; Mestis. Toeg and Ernett's, 16; Mr. Gore-Booth's, Godolphin's, 10; Mr. Beurmann's, 70; Mr. 15: Mr. Toeg's, 12; Mr. Oswald's, 11: Mr. Linton's 7; Mr. Middy's, 7; Messrs. Mustard and Somerset's, 5.-Total sweep, $1,440.
Mr. Sturgis, go; Mr. Henry Honiss', to Mr. The CATHAY CUP.-Mr. Ring' stable, $95 : Pontresina's, 40; Mr. John Peel's, 30; Mr. Charley's, 25; Mr. Kanuck's, 25; Mr. Toeg's, 29 Mr. Middy's. 18; Mr. Baxey's, 14; Mr. Du 12; Mr. Hugh Owen's to; Mesars. Toeg and Maurier's, 14; Messi, Kanuch and Oswald's, Ernest's, 7; Mr. Foorman's, 6; Mr. J. T. Hamll- ton's, 6; Mr. Bearmann's, 6; Mr. R. C. Renny's,
-Total sweep, $1,173.
THE UNSINRABILITY OF WARSHIPS.
The annual meeting of the Institution of Naval Architects has never yet failed to be
fruitial in providing subjects of interest for discussion, and the session of 1896 will hold its suça of the water-tight deor question is beyond own in the record in this respect. The import
doubt, and the twin contributions of Lord Charles Beresford and Colonel Solizni, from the point of view respectively of the naval officer and the naval archliect, possess a value which
all must acknowledge. The controversy on the subject of water-tight doors la an old one, but it was quite time that it akould be brought up to date. The first Ironclads, or some of them, were cut off into a number of water-tight compari- ments, between which there was no communica tion save by going above the ordinary sex level. Since that day, both the compartments and the The figures queted by Lord Charles Beresford
MISCELLANEOUS.--Green Islands are weak at small sales at that rate, H. G. Brown & Coll shares have been fixed at $12 and more abares anticipation of a call, and gy has again been are wanted. Hongkong Elect fer are caster, in |
$117 and $118, but at latter figure the market accepted for sharer. Hongkong Rope Mand factoring Co.'s shares have been parted with at
ŭ werk. Geo. Fenwick & Coli shares fetched
on offer. Hongkong Iça Co's shares sold at
SHIPPING AND MAIL NEWS,
MAILS. DUE:
German (Karlıruže) 6th Inst. Indian and Straits (Kutsang) 8th lost, Australian (Airli) 10th fast. Canadian (Empress of Japan) 1ạth lust,
· American (City of Rio de Janeiro) 14th inst, Tacoma (Strathleven) 15ch"inst, American (Gaelle) sand fast.
THE Indo-China Co's steamship Kutsang, hom Calcutta and the Straits, lelt Singapore for this
part at 5 p.m. yesterday,
so; Mr. Ring's, 40; Mr. John Peel's, 40; Mr. The RACING STAKES.-Mr. Fourman's stable,
Daplex's, 35; Mr. Beurmann's, 30: Mr. Toeg's, re; Messrs Oswald and Charley's. 15; Messrs Toeg and Ernest's, 14; Mr. Du Maurier's, 11; Mr. Kansck's, 9; Mr. Middy's, 9; Mr. R. C. Reeny's, 8: Mr. Heary Mrriss, 6; Mt. Hope- fol's, Mr. Mustard's, 5-Total sweep, $682.
The LIGHT WRIGHT STAKE.—Mr. Hopeful's stable, $20; Mr. Borgundy's, 20; Mr. King's, zo Mr. John Feel's, 10; Mr. J. T. Hamilton, 17; Mr. Eric's, 16; Mesnis. Oswald and Charley's, 15; Mr. Copenhagenle, 131 Mr, Oswald's, 77; Mr. Emerald's, 21 Mt. R. C.
doors between them have been on the increase. Renny's, 11: Mr. Edmund's. 111 M. Tog': 10% Mr. Duplex's, 8; Mr. Heary Morries', 10;
In the Agincourt Mr. Gustav's, 9; Mr. Crawford's, 9; Don Juan's,show this very plainly.
Mr. Lintom's, 7: Messrs. Toeg and Ernest's, there were twenty-nine compartments and 6; Mr. Middy's 6; Mr. Crowd's, 5; Mr. seventeen
doors i
the Pallas the Sansbury's, 5-Total sweep, $633.
relative proportion was even less. In the Rodney drawn on the 27th 1 m2
The following are the results of the lotteries there are pinety-eight doors la 127 compart
ments, in the Royal Sovereign 148 doore in 187 compartments, and in the magnificent 208 doors in 150 compartments. The proportion is, in fact now almost exactly reversed. It does appear, therefore, that there are good grounds for the Complaint which Lord Charles Beresford, makes. It is impossible, however, to accept THE Imperiál Garman Mall steamer Karlsruhe, offhand his statement that of the 208 | carrying the German mails with dates from doors la the Isst-named ship 166, OF Berlin to the 6th alto,, left Singapore for this more than half, might be entirely done port at noon yesterday, and may be expected
here on Wednesday, the 6th inst,, at daylight, away with Army and Navy Gastle.
The CHU-KA-ZA CUP-Mr. Oswald's stable, $30; Mr. Eric's, za; Mr. Common's, 16; Mease Freddy & Co., Ia's Mṛ. Bojd Bredon's, 11 | Mr. Somerset's Ir; Mr. Rings, to; Mr. Dayas dust's, 9; Mr. Linton's g; Mr. Baboo's, y; Mr. Copenhagen's, S.--Total wwoap, $365.
COMMERCIàl news.
HONGKONG #HARE MARKTT.
THE Ocean Steamship Co.'s steamer Hector, yesterday afternoon, and may be expected here
from Liverpool, felt Stogatore for this port
on or about the 7th inst.
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Tex Canadian Pacific Railway Co.'s steamship Empress of India, from Hongkong, arrived at Shanghal at 4 m. 1o-day, and left again at I p.m. for Nagasaki, where she is expected to arrive at 6 am, on the 4th fast,
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SHIPPING RETURNS. From 8 pm, yesterday to 5 p.m. to-day,
stable, $ido; Mr. Ring's, 150; Mr. Baxty's, 35
The SHANGHAI DERBY.-M. John Peel's Mr. Duplex's, 80 Messrs Oswald and Charley's 70 Mr. Hopeful's, 50; Mr. Bearmann's, go Sundawa's, 45; Mr. Kabeck's, 40 ↑ Mt. Krīds, 35: Mr. Middy's, 20; Mr. Liatom's, 141 Mr Burgundy's, 10 Mr. Du Maurier's, 9f Mr. Mostard's, 8; Mr. R. C. Renny's, 7 Mr. H. Sylva's, 7: Mr. Toeg's, 6; Don Juan's, 6 Mr. Gore-Booth's, 5; Mr. J.T. Hamilton's Messa
Hongkong, May and. Freddy & Cas, 5.-Total sweep, $1,637.
The MONGOLIAN CUP-Mr. Eandem's Issued at noon to-day states :—
Mr. Erich Georg in bis Weekly Share List stable, 165 Mr. Hopefal's 40; Mr. Buxay's 201 Mr. Da Maurier's, 17: Mr. Goller's, 15 Mtacted daring the week under review, mostly in Pakkot A comparatively fair business has been trans- || Canton Sidney's, is ; Mr. Robson's, It ; Mr. Gostay's,
Banks, Fire Insurance stocks, Hongkong, Nomon........ Lintom's, 73 Mr. Torg's, 7 Mr. Crowd's, 7, Lands, and Punjoms, and the market closes fairly Moyun 11; Mr. Troy's, to; Mr. Jobs Peðli, 8 ; Mr.
Canton, and Macaos, Indo-Chinas, Douglases, Chingts Total sweep, $555-
steady.
ARRIVALS.
Markteamer, from Singanore.
Inchdunt
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Bangkok.
Shanghal,
Singpore.
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Coast Ports.
Aggregating 16,135 tons register. DEPARTURES. Picciolam,teamer, for Kobro. Lightninguna Mirsapere
Canton ......... Victoria numme
Lydenson zones
The SPRING Cứp.-Me. Hopeful's stable, $25; Mr. John Peel's, 25 ; Mr. Kannck's, 18j Mi.
BANK SHARES.—Hongkong and Shanghain have suffered a slight decises, but at 156 per Oswald's, 15 : Mr. Crawford's, 15 ; Mr. Lintom's,
cent, prem, and 185 per cent, prama, a fale num- 141 Mr. Copenhagen's, 13; Messrs. Mustard
ber of shares have changed hands; also at 100 and Somerset's 11; Mr. Boxey's, 11 j Dos
par cent, prem. for gini August, and finally át Jan's 10; Mr. Ring's 101 Mr. Burgundy's, 193 per cent prens, for 31st July, the market Mr. Toeg's, Total sweep, $30
The TAOTAL'S CUP-Mr. Ring's stable, $751 in demand at $30, but there are no shares insicus
The London quolation is unchanged, Nationals Messrs. Kausch and Oswald's, 35 Mr. Fouz ran's, 301 Mr. Kanuck's, 15; Mr. Lintom's, offering under £31. Bank of Chias and Japan 19 Mr. Sturgle, 171 Mr. Charley's, 15 Mr. Burey's,, 161 Mr. Henry Morriss, 13 Mr. Dennis, xos Mr. Hugh Owen't, to; Mr. Ruby's, Hampton's, 5—Total sweep, $650.
Colorado
Increased acitrity in the maritime relations of the French Republic with Eastern, Asia may be 7 Mr. Henry Mortlas', 7 ; Mr. H. Sylva's, 63. dosing steady at 185 per cent, prom. for cash. Hertha nom looked forward to, if a scheme said to be con- templated by the French Government is carried into effect. The scheme is the creation of new steam lines subsidised by the Siate pale between the north of France and the Far East. of the Gospels which was lately found in Asiatlons between the Republic and Eastern Asia are Mr. Sandown's, 8; Mr. Gostar's, 7; Mr. Axis very well knows, the maritime commenica maintained by the Compagnie des Messaggies CALCUTTA, April 10th, Maritimes, whose boats run from. Marsellics at
The Czar has purchased the sixth century copy
Minor.
WHY ARE THE BOERS ARMING ?
without business,
MARINE INSURANCE SHARES.--Unions have
buyers at 380, bet a few are offering at that been sold at Barai to Kar5, and more shares are wanted at Sara), China Traders found investing
rais. North Chinas un on offer at The 230. Yangtusen changed hands in small fots at 8152) and B150 and sro obtainable at the latter rate, | Cantons remain neglected at $200; a bonus of 20 per cent, upon contributions of premia for the year 1895 la payable on xith Instant. Stralis are quiet at 2281-
The German steamer Baroda want nshore off | Intervals of fousteen days, and which receives the Armeghan shoals, about filly malles north of from the State a large sum annually in the shape Maditas, tam on the 7th instant. All of subsidy. In connection with the same Com. attempts to float her have hitherto falled. The
pany there is also a branch line between Havre steamer is uninjured, and no part of her cargo and Marsellies with direct through bills of lading An allianco bas been struck between the has been jettisoned. The agents in Calcutta, to all the ports of Eastern Asla touched by the Boers of the Transvan! and their brethren in Messrs Oscar Koebel and Co., have sent the tag Messageries Maritimes' steamers. This Com the Free State, an alliance to which the seal Retriever to her assistance
pany has, however, it is recorded, raised its was ret when the two Presidents met at Viljoen Tates of freight considerably, the increase Drift during the past week. But that is not the amounting to an interdiction in the case of only danger,, The sentiment of Daich nation- come classes of goods. This latter circum-ality has been touched also in the Cape Colony stance presses very heavily upon shippers in Itself. We got the fist hint of this in the re-transactions have to be recorded la Hongkong,
that town.
Aydll 15th.
FIRE INSURANCE SHARES Save Improved again. Honghaugs changing handa ni 83333 to $3378, and Chinas at $93 to $94, the market closing saaler with sellers at the highest rates.
SHIPPING SĦARKE—A very fal number of Canton, and Macson at $333 and 8333 for cash, also equivalent rates of time, the market closing strong with canh buyers at $33k and equivalent time rates, and no sells under 893) for cash in
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"Yokohama, "Shaughsl "Singapore.
Aggregating 13,763 tons register,
The British slowship Mawelaus left Shanghal in the 29th ultimo, From Sleep Island to Hieshana had variable winds and constant rain. From Heshans to Pedro Blanco had strong cast-north-east breeze with following en thance had wind and sea modernting to port,
The Brlilsh steamship ́Namoa left Foochow on the 18th ultime, and had light cast-north-east wirds and thick foggy welther with smooth se throughout Left Amoy on the 29th, and had Night variable winds and thick foggy weather to Lammocks ; thence to port had light south-west winds and clear weather. Left Swatow on the 1st lastant, and had moderate east-north-east winde sed sea with cloudy weather. In Foochow the steamships Normandie, Krim, Kanow, and Clave. In Amoy H.M.S. Pigmy. In Swalow
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The Gon revoll' is breaking out again. Desal of Surls, one of the leading rebels, offers to settle the trouble l'a ften pardon be granted to all the rebels and two lakhs be paid la compen the northern French ports, and has given solation of the Afrikander Bend at Burghersdorp, sation. Meanwhile the rebels are geting more rise to an agitation in favour of a new which practically usurped one function of the dasing in the Bude district, and threaten to loce service. Things have, indeed, proceeded so far Government when it was decided to carry that some details of the proposed new service on negotiations with the Transvaal Republic on The Indian tax crop is estimated at 144,250,000 are published. The French Government, is la questions which the Cape Government had esle at 894 for goth Junadas boon cffected. Indo- the steamships Tatrang,” Choyrang, and ibe, being 8,800,000 lbs. over-the actual said, offers to subsidise a las of four 5,000 ton already failed to settle. We are, therefore, not Chinas have been done from the north at 966 Glanshtak outtern of 18951 About 128,150,000 lbs will be best to the all the trans och steamship atliade of the Dutch throughout South Africa strong with no sailers when the news of the loss HONORING AND WHAMPOA DOCK RETURNE
too far when, wa state that the present | cash and locally at $661, and the market prata available for export to Great Britain, Blace ensum, and all the great French the estimates from the various districts were companies, have been invited to tender. is characterised by Indiscretion and complied, severe hallstorms have occurred in The line is intended to go at drik from provocation, for we hear that everywhere the of the One of Woornag caused Martelli...... In Kowloon
slightly quieter feeling on the part of operators, Plover (EL.M.S.)......on »
• Cachar, and excessive drought in Darjaling, Demideke and Havre, will afterwards, take | Boers are aiming. So far as the settled portions and hear of sales to the north effocial ilace Teral, and Doors, which may have an in Nantes and Bordeaux, and later on of South Africa are concerned there are no at 868 for 31st July and $50 for 31st August. Wine Sangonan appreciable effect on the outtaja. The estimate Marselles and Algiers, and will sun to Baigon, threats of native troubles, and it must be For cash, sharno nes in dadiand at 266 to $664, Zalchow manyumani for the crop of 1896 should, therefore, be con- Hongkong, Shanghai, and Japan. The principal | against England alone that these zaensuren China and Manliar rensain firm with smalltalas Azamor numismatay 19 siderpå a
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companies competing for the work are the are being prepared. But it should be and buyers at $68. · Douglases have been done Ocampo ...RITELKEZLÍ Loanon, Apell 15th, Compagnie Nationals, of Marseilles, the Com-borne in mind that is the Cape Colony at to a vary considerable extent at rates in Ex News has been received that the nailvos in | pegnis Générale Transatlantique-of Paris, the | least it la an act of rebellion for the Dutch to between $54 and 895% cash, the market closing the northern parts of the Transvaal are getting Soddié Gétémie de Transport of Marsailles, restless, and a rising is apprehended. The and some others. The bosts to be placed on last unless they are called upon to do so by the somewhat scaler with sellers at $55 to 851
power that be. It Is time, therefore, that Chian Mutuals without business. Zimer in an metiolo to-day urges the necessity line are to be sow, and specially fitted for the England took a firm line. Tise regular forces Rapperties ---China Bugues. have remained The Northern Paclic 5.8. Company has of Lacreasing the Baftish garisons in Soal transport of troops. On the return journey from the South Africa are deplorably west, and li neglected and the male 18 dropped to $117 purchased two new stewiars in Scotland for fia Adrien in order to keep the peace within ita China and Japan, the steamers will accept would be, without doubt, a les act of precation sellers, without maleg. Kazonu kava followed Tacoma-China line. The first che, named the borders, and thereby to sender foenign aggres- freights for Europe without being bound to any to strengthen them so as to secure the safety of sult and are obtainable at 953, 15
Olympli, is now en route to Hongkong from sion hopeless.
metal | apociánā laimesary of restricted to any particular our possessions without seeming to Chresten the -MININO STOCKi-Punjoms have been"dens | Glasgow, The ascend one, to be named the The offer of troops in suppress the rising in ports of destination. All those interested in the security of those of others. It le far better to talk wary fair cupent at rains between Brzi and $14 Columbia, will arrive in China in time to being Matabeleland, made by Siz Hercules Robinson, helpping, trade), between Europe and the Xast keep a firm hold of our own than to be forced cash, also at $145 to $148 for 31st May for ordinary ores ous of the Ant curroëy of the new crep'of has born accepted by the suikorities conversaci | wil walch the development of this scheme with to straggle to regain it nitur li has been mistsand | shares, the marker dosies names with buyarı | 1985)Tiesa visszums wil innemer the number Twi hundred men bulenging to the Laine
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