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NOTICE.
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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, TUESDAY, APRIL 13, 1897.
Intimations.
BIRTH.
At Primiose Cottare, Babbilag Well Road, Shanghel, on the 8th loalan, the wile of GUY DAKIN, CRUICKSHANK & D. E. BIDWELL, of a daughter.
COMPANY,
VICTORIA DISPENSARY,
HONGKONG.
AERATED WATERS.
of TUESDAY, the 20th day of April, A.D. 1897. SIMPLE AERATED WATER.
for the purpose of consido:log an applesilon
from one F. J. F. REDFORD, for the transfer
of his Publican's Licence to Sell and Retal! Intoxicating Liquors on the Promises siteste si Nos. go and ga, Queen's Road West, under the
sign of The Westin Hotel to one DAVID
MAGAZINIK.
WM. C. H. HASTINGS.
Acting Pollie Magtitrate.
Magistracy, Hongkong, gih April, 1897,
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REGULAR CONVOCATION of the
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WATER.
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DAXIN, CAUICKSHANK & Co.'s WATERS are
MARRIAGE..
On the 3rd April, at the P..byterian Church, Slogapore, by the Rev. S. S. Walker, My GEORGE TELFER MACKIE, Cind son of the late Was. Mackle, of Glasgow, to FLORENCE MAUD, youngest daughter of the late Wm. Coveney of Favershams, Kent, England.
DEATHS.
On the 3rd March, at Beta Rivage, St. Clements Jersey, Captain D'AUVERGNE DE STE Choix, in his góth year.
Very suddenly, at Holyiend, Singapore, on
Acting Coloslal Treasurer ; aged 45.
At the Cneral Hospital, Shrughal, on the oth Instant ELIZABETH ELLIOTT, late Stewardess of the steamer Glenskfil; ngud 51 years,
the 5th fostaal, HENRY ARTHUR O'BRIEN,
The Hongkong
COLONEL Hemming, the naw Military Attaché | YESTERDAY afternoon the American skip to the British Legalios in Japan, left London for Lewdiver entered the harbour, by the Lyeemau his new post by the English mill of 20th Pai, sudor sall. In these days of steam wo are seldom treated to the sight of a fun ship salilox Into Hongkong harbour, but the wind for the last few days having been particularly favour- able for it, one or two have coma in by the pass without the aid of steam.
March.
CAPTAIN Dandas, R.N., the naw Naval Adviser to the Chinese Government, leit Loadan ön gath March by the P. & O, liner Sunda for the Fir East.
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A NUMBER of the fodignant ratepayers of the❘ Model Settlement havo signed a requliltion for a special meeting of ratepayers to be held in Astor Hall, Shunghat, on the seat inst, at 5 pim. TWO bo-dieg-house runners were bound over in the sum of $rop to be of good beberlour for six months at the Magistracy to-day for board ing the steamer Bisage without obtaining pertalssion from the capifio.
NEWS BY THE FRENCE MAIL.
LONDON, March 12th. The Queen left Chorbanig yesterday morning. on her jJurney to Nicą.
Mr. Geo, Grbrillo, H.B.M,'« Minister-Resident and Consul-Ganerat for Slam, is expected to leave London for his new post in about a month's time.
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King George of Greece has conferred upra the Duke of Westminster the Grand Cross of the Order of the Saviour.
A VERY large audience filled the Theatre Royal inst night when the Surprise Party gave their final performance before departing for Shanghai.
The Lord Mayor's Indian Famine Fand fast An exceptionally good programme was produced wight amounted to £416,000, and contributlans quite a number of beautiful bouquets were pre-l-known religious works, died at Tunbildge and met with the warmest approbation, and are still flowing in,"
Professor Henry Drummond, author of several
Gourlays in their comic speciallites were de- sented to the Indy artists. M. Hudson and the Wells yesterday, at the age of forty-siz cidedly funny and the laughter of the audience has again addressed remonstrances to the Jap
It is reported that Her Majesty's Government_
was load and lang. 'The songs, dances, thuslesï| aners Government on the treatment accorded in MAJOR A. E. Wroitesley, R.E., has been ap-selections, Juggling and fasces were all up to the | British subjects in the camphor trade in For-
worth, Bast, at Aldershot, vice Bravet-Major R. | pleasure to everybody. We wish Thomas P. | S. Cartis, ¡esnsferred to the War Office.
and his company a very prospezown season in THE China Gavette learns that Mr. Tyler, dl the north. Yalu and Welheiwel fame, has been appointed gratulates him upon belag the one foreigner who fought for Chian who has been sultably
elegraph petaled Staff Offer to Colonel Sir Arthur Mack Party's usual high standard and gave genuine ees
HONGKONG, TUESDAY, APRIL, 13, 1897,
made under the constant supervision of a duly TELEGRAM S. Deputy Coast Inspector. The Garafia con-
| qualifiad English Chemist and will best compa-
rison with the best English Manufactures.
Special terms to HOTELS, CLUBS, Masses and
Abort CHAPTER will be held in the other Large Consumers.
FREEMASONS' HALL, Zetland Street, on TUES- DAY, the 20th instant, at 8 for 8.30 p.m. precisely. Visiting Companions are cordially invited to attend,
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"MOGUL" LINE OF 'STEAMERS.
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.
S. S. "MOGUL," FROM NEW YORK AND STRAITS. ·
~ONSIGNEES of Cargo are hereby informed that all Goods are being landed at their risk Into the Godowns of the Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Company, it Kowloon, whence and/or from the wharres delivery may be obtained.
No Claims will be admitted after the Goods have left the Godowns, and all Goods remaining undelivered after the 2013 Instant will be subject to rent.
All Claims against the Steamer must be pre- sented to the Undersigned on or before the folh instant, or they will not be recognized.
All broken, ebafed, and damaged Goody are to be left in the Gdowns, where they will be examined on the roll instant, si 3 1.1.
No Fire Insurance has been effected. Bills of Lading will be countersigned-by-
DODWELL. CARLILL & Co., Agents.
REUTER'S MESSAGE.. THE EASTERN CRISIS. ·
FIGHTING ON THE FRONTIER.
LONDON, April 11th. Grock bande over 2,000 strong, Including 13790 Italian woinnteers, commanded by ex-military officers, well armed at the expanse of the National League, crossed the frouiler and were fighting all Friday,
Any complaints should be addressed to the Manager. Hongkong, 1st March, 1897,
TO SUBSCRIBERS.
The Gresk Government has despatched BURBORIDERS TO "THE HONGKONGstringent orders with the law of preventing further confiicis, and declares that it knew TELEGRAPH” ARE MOST RESPECTFULLY nothing of the projected incursion of the REMINDED THAN ALL SUBSCRIPTIONS LeaguCTS. MUST BE PAID IN ADVANUM.
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Lecters on Editorial matters to be sent to ** The Edlone" and
not to individual members of the staff.
Communications intended for pabilonilos mast de récompanied 15 mana and address of the weltars, not sacsamuely for publication 1 bat sa evidence of good bit....
What the column of the Hongkong Telegraph wit always be open for the fair discussion by correspondents of all questions affecting pabile interests, It must be stinctly understood that the Edber dose not is sny way told himself responsible for optalons this expessad.
TO ADVERTISERS, Advertisers are requested to forwned shi anticon litended for Insertion in that day's isava xot later than Three o'clock so sa set to retard the early pobilention ofthe paper,
Adveskedenta and Subscriptions which szajupt ordered for a ..[591 and period will be continued until countermeaded,
Hongkong, 13th ♬ pril, 1807.
"RICKMERS" REGULAR LINE OF STEAMERS.
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES,
FROM MIDDLESBRO', ANTWERP AND
HAMBURG.
THE Company's Steamıkip
"ELIZABETH RICKMERS having solved from the above Parts, Consignees of Cargo are hereby informed that their Goods are being landed at their risk into the Godewas of the Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Company, Kowloon, whence delivery may be obtained.
No Claims will be admitted after the Goods have left the Godowns, and all Calme must be sent in to the Office of the Undersigned before Noon on the 19th Instant, or they will not be recognized.
All broken, chafed and damaged Goods are to be left in the Godowns where they will be examined on the 20th fastent, at 3 P.36.
No Fire Insurance has been effected, and any Goods remaining in the Godowns after the noth Instant will be subject to rent.
Optional Cargo will be forwarded unless notice to the contrary be given before Ndon TO-DAY.
Bill of Lading will be countersigned by
...ARNHOLD, KARBERG & Co.
Agents.
Hongkong, 13th April, 1897.
CHINA NAVIGATION COMPANY,
LIMITED,
FOR SWATOW AND SHANGHAI.
HE Company's' Steamship
THE
"SINGAN,"
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Captain Jamieson, will be despatched as abort. TO-MORROW, the 14th instant, at 10 AM,
For Freight or Passage, apply to
BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE,
Agents.
Hongkong, 13th April, 1907.
-OCEAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY.
FOR SHANGHAI.
“HE Company's Steamship
THE
The Gimghong Telegraph, has the largest circulation of any Kagilah newspaper publiabed in the Far Eart, and la tharabes the best mathen, for Advertisers. Terms can be laamt on applieusion, The Honghong Tilagvajās mužbu atthe Telephone Central Kathange la Na.. Telegraphia n/drum tam?? Talogenph," Hongkong.
A. S. WATSON & CO., LIMITED.
CHEMISTS BY APPOINTMENT.
ESTABLISHED A.D. 1841.
MANUFACTURERS
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AERATED WATERS.
OUR AXRATED WATER FACTORY is fitted with
| the best English Machinery, eräbodying the
latest improvements in the trade,
The Purest Ingredients only are used, and the utmost Care and Cleanliness exercised in the Manufacture throughout,
Frantic Excitement prevails in Athens.
(Special to Kede Chronicla). OPPOSITION of austrIA AND GERMANY.
TORIO, Apill sth.. Rentez telegraphs to the Japan Times that in response to the request of the Admirals at the Allied Powers for reinforcements to strengthen the definca of the occupied cities in Crete, Great Britain sends 180 mountain Avilllery, and Rossin also agrees to send reinforcements,
troops, and has
Austria relates to send additional while Germany has never seat Roy,
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rewarded.
On
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Great preparations are being made at Berlia for a worthy solemnisation of the hundredth anniversary of the birthday of the Emperor Wilhelm Z.
At the meeting of the London County Connell Dr. Colllaf was elected Chairman by
Arnold, the late chairman.
Ma, Bert Willlion, writing from Canton on the 11th fastant, reports that his cireas was doing St. antea against se votes given for Sir A capital business up to time of writing. the sat instant the Viceroy's party visited. the show, in charge of Chlet. Secretary, Wang, Wa ende stand that Mr. R. F. Thorbum, the and on the 8th he was presented with Secretary to the Municipal Council, has been | magnificent gold medal inscribed with Chiners given a year's leave of absence, to date from the 1st of next month, and, moreover, that it is highly | Improbable that he will resume hle position after the interval.-N. C, Daily News.
In their Wekly Shari Liit trued at gpum to-day Messi Besjamin, Kelly and Potts sinte :—There have not been many transactions effected dosing the week and the only noteworthy change in the market is an advance in the price of Hongkong and Shaagbal Banks, Raubs, and
Green Islands.
THX detachment of Zakongs and Sikh police, who are to reprezent the colony at the Diamond Jubilee calebration in London, are getting steady coutin of drill every day at the Central station. The Lukongs are pretty rusty and wili want a geod deal of smartening up before they are likely to do much credit to the force.
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Very serious news is to hand about the post- tion of the engineering trade, and it is more than cable that we are face to face with one of the biggest Industrial struggles of modern times.
It is stated that the reliitons between Mr. Chamberlain and the Transvaal Government are considerably strained. Mr. Chamberlain is reported to share with Mr. Rhodes the convic tion that the days of the Boer administration as numbered.
A demonstration for the purpose of expressing sympathy with Crete and calling upon Lord Salisbury to refuse to urathe British fleet ngalast Greece was held on 7th Ingi, in Hyde Park, London. It was a rather poor affair.
characters wishing him "hearty good luck." Military Mandarin Tang, of Honam, on the previous day presented Mr. Wilkos with = beautiful little white Delhi pany as a mark of esteem and in admiration, of the clicus men's pluck in bringing his show to Canion in the face of the many obstacles raised by the authorities. The Honam season closed on the 11th with a benefit to the proprietor, a large
The question of President. Faute's return visit guikerlag of Europeans and Chinese being pre- sent. The clean opens for a short season into the Tsar has been for some weeks under consideration by the French Government, but the western suburb of Canton on the 14th lust, as such a slep is likely to meet with opposition and, if time permite, a visit will be paid to the in Paris la different quanters, all negotiations on southern suburb. The general opinion among the subject are kept a close secret, the residents is that the circus has doas much to destroy the anti-foreign feeling among the lower classes, A large staff of coolies is em ployed in and around the tents and so far not one case of rowdylım, stone-throwing, or pocket- picking has been reported to the police. The company are all in good health, and the horses
With regard to the Cuban revolt, in_splis
of official denials, the report that General Weyler has been recalled steadily galar ground, His successor will probably be Marshal Cam. pas or General Blinco.
The Arendsburg Tahacza Company, one of
the great Sumatra companies which commenced but relleguished tobacco culture in North Bor-
only one cruiser, which makes the blockade Hop, H. A. O'Bden, at Singapore, on the 5th are looking well, desple the difficully of getting Beo, intends to resumé optrations.
Inadequate
Negotiations with Greece proceed slowly. The Dowager Tsaritsa has gonets Copenhagen, where a family council is being held.
(From Kobi Carontelt} BANK APPOINTMENT.
Torio, Apili 4ibi
It is reposic that Mr. Takahashi, a director and manager of the Yokohama Shokin Ginko, will tapted president of the new Formons Bink.
THE NEW MINISTER TO BERLIN.
TOKIO, April 3rd. is reported on trustworthy authority that Viscount Okabe will be sent to Berlin in the place of Viscount Ackl.
STRAITS papers received by the mail to-day contala long notices of the undden death of the
Instant. It appears that deceased, who was acling Celoalal Treasurer, Straits Settlements,
had been in bad health for some time-and War.
taking morphia. On the 5th instant be injected morphia while in his office and went to sleep for a short time. He took lea, though, later on and drove homsin's għarry. Shortly after reaching home he was pot to bed and medical assistance procured. He soon became unconscious and died about 7 p.m., the cause of death being, it is stated, an overdose of merphta, xeling on a weak heart.
We have frequently drawö attention to the dan-
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good feed, the fodder being all imported from Hongkong.
AT 4 o'clock this afternoon H.M.S.' Endy míos, Minerva und Undaunted (aft the harbour, the two first named ships taking home the men of the old commission from the Centurion, Swift, Firebrand, and Victor Bmanuel, and other vessels and the latter is to meet the Edgar
At a meeting of the Council of the Royal Colonial Institute held on g'h inst. Sie Cell Clementi Smith, G.C.M.G.. fo the chair, Mr. H. Warington Smith (Slaw, &c.) was elected a fellow,
The Japaneis batileship Yashima, bullt by the Elswick Companr, and engined by Messis. Humphreys, Tennant and Co., of Deptford Pier, is now ready for her trials.
eign Affairs under Viscount Ackl-ED. A.C.) and yesterday an accident occurred that fully
Viscount Okabe wix Vice-Minister for Far-gerous position of the vile ranges at Kowloon, above the deck was thronged with tars in servica in foreign watern during the earder
bears out our remarks. Practice was going on at the Association and Military ranges when a coolle who was grinding rice in front of his dwelling was struck to the battock with a Lee-Metlord buller The projecills buried unfortunate fellow's flesh
Itself In the
THE HONOLULU TROUBLE.
Tokio, April siḥ. Negotiations have been opened between the Japanese and Hawaiian Governmente respect Ing the recent prohibition of the landing of | Japanese emigrants,
THE EMPEROR ON THE QUI VIVE, Toxio, April 3rd. His Majesty the Emperor is stated to ba tak ing great interest in the events which are hap- pening in Europe and America, and every tele-probable that he was hit by a ricochet shot and, grem la communicated to him,
evon so, this in no way palliates the public danger to which we have referred. The injured man is at present in the Civil Hospital.
THE GRAND NATIONAL STEEPLECHASE
LONDON, March 29th. The following is the result of the race for the Liverpool Grand Nations! Steeplechase Stakes (4 miles, 816 ydz) :-
Manifesto ES TRIS...aum I Filbirt.ATERNI
Ford of Tyne.........................aradise 3
THE NEW CHIEF OF THE PW.D. An Indian Press despatch, dated Landon ggth March, reads as follows-The Hon. F. A. Cooper, Director of Public Works, Hongkong, has been translated to a similar appointment in Ceylon and Mr. R. D. Ormsby, Provincial Engineer, Ceylon, will succeed Mr. Cooper at
The Waler used is proved by repeated Hongkong. | Analyses to be Absolutely Pare,
For COAST PORTS, Waters are pecked and placed on board ship ́st Hongkong prices, and
THE ANGLO-CHINESE AGREEMEMT.
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and inflicted a serious wound. From the situs tion of the man in relation to the range it is
IT 19 our sad duty to adcounce the death of P.C. Robert Morrison, No. 40, so the Government Civil Hospital at 445 p.m. yesterday. The deceased officer had bren in hospital for some weeks past suffering from enterie fever and he had previously been on duty at West Polof. He WAS 40 YCLIS of age and a native of Grange, Banffibire, Scotland. Pilor to coming to Hongkong was he attached to the London Met ropollian Police and he had been here about three years, Morrison, who was a general favourite with his officers and comrader, was a very quick unassuming man and his good qualf- ties made him many friends outside the force as well The funeral took place at Happy Valloy this afternoon, when there was a large attendance of all branches of ibe pollen force,
THE cruiser Minerva, which left for England wlik ilme-expired men from this station at 4 p.m. to-day, is the very latent type of sighting machine
The Admiral'y have ordered that the crufser Rdpar, at Devonpart, Is to be commissioned on at Trincomale, where they will change-cisza--277d-foto to, trae aut a relle! crew to the and the Undaunted will return to Chlaa. The || Undaunted, which was commissioned at Devons Undaunted was first under weigh and the big port for service on the Chlos station in Apill, while cralier looked uplendid na she steamed || 1894. through the fent, Every available space The programme of the Russian navy for duck trousers and her yards and fighting tops be represented by seven modern first-class
summer states that in the Far East Russia wi
were also wanted to the fullest extenf, and the || cruisers, including the so-called glant ships paying off pennant trallëd in the water yards Rurik and Russia, seven gunboats, and a few asters. All the other ships' crows were sloff, Rear-Admiral Alexieff. will also have a couple-
maller vessels. The Pacifc squadron, under and the tats of the Victor "manned the roof." of torpedo cruisers. The Russian fisheries in Chem after cheer rose as the homeward the Pacific and Arctic Octen will be watched by bound men passed · their old friends and a couple of transport ships. they 103 cheered in right lusty fashion, The bands of the flagship and Undaunted played the usual chants du debars and the have decided to recommend a dividend at the steen of the latter veziel also joined in the fare-rate of 5 per cent, per annum, carrying forward wells. The bumbost people chiachioned the | £4,000," bluejickets with great salvoes of trackers and It is understood that the scheme of reconstruc-
COMMERCIAL ITEMS,
The directors of ~Bellw~AsbertonTM Company"
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the scene was one of the greatest animation, I tian of the Queensland National Bank has been The Endymion was not to move and she was modified to this extent that three directors will followed a few minutes ister by her consort, the represent the proposed shareholders (creditors to Minerva. Both these vessels were fairly alivo | the bank) and two the old or ordinary share= aloft and they too had a hearty send-aff such as holders. only British sailors can give, while they exer cised their lungs in stentorian "burrsts" in returning the compliment. By 1.30 the thire | vessels were well on their way through Lyseman
Pass, soon to be "Rolling home to Merrie England.!!
THIS morning the French, Shanghal, Japan, Straits and Bangkok malla were delivered simultaneously at the General Port Office at 10.30. Why the F. O officials will insist of keeping the whole of the northern and Japın, ma i matter until the European malls are sorted whenever the outward and homeward mail boats arrive here within na kour or so of each other it is very difficult to understand, seeing that a useful purpose, so far as ike general public are con. erwid, can be served by such an arrangement. It I hardly fair to keep merchants and others waiting European mails are being sorted and that too
The flat of subscriptions in connection with Apollinaris and Johannis (Limited) closes on Monday,
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Latter of allotment in the Gold Fields of British Columbia 'have been posted.
be first batch of letters of allotment of the
Belgravis Hotels Company (Limited) have been posted.
TRIAL TRIP OF A STEAMER,
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the full amount allowed for Packages and signed 15”Paking on February, 4th has not yet and has the distinction of being the most keRTY | for their northern mall matter while the outward of Toolb, the diameters of the cylladers RIGZZÍÐ.
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*ANTENOR," Captain Jackson, will be despatched as above TO-MORROW, the 14th fustant, at 4 P,M.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE,
Agents,
Hongkong, 13th April 1897,
{day
FOR NEW YORK, VIA SUEZ CANAL THE Bitish Steamship
"BRECONSHIRE,"
Captain R. Peebles, will be despatched for the above Fort on THURSDAY, the 15th lastant, at Noon, instead of as previously advertised:
For Freight, apply to
SHEWAN, TOMES & Co." Hongkong, 13th April, 1897
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PACIFIC MAIL STEAMSHIP COMPANY.
NOTICE.
Counterfoil Order Books supplied an applica.
tion,
Our Registered Telegraphic Address is "DISPENSARY, HONGKONG."
And all signed messages addressed thus will "receive prompt attention.
LONDON, March 12th. The text of the new Anglo-Chinese Agreement reached London, but we learn that the terms come fato force four months after signature, which means June 4th next. Railfications will of course ba sxchanged, but even without them the provisions become binding as far as China is concerned. The malo provision is of course the opening of the West River to trads, which, we understaed, will take place under similar provi. sionu ta thane in lesen for the Yangtass."
Another provision is ins the creation of British Consulate at Ssumao, in addition to the consulate at Memels, agreed on by the 1894 Con- vention, The two parts are now pat on a different The following is a List of Waters always kept footing, however, as the Conents will haws similar
zightstand power to Conania si Treaty ports that is, they will be shis to address the Viceroy (of Yunnan) direct, and to travel anywhere they like, Instead of being impliedly restricted to certain routes, as was the case of the Consul at Momeln under the 1894 Convention, & C. Expressi
ready in Stock zama PURE AERATED WATER,
SODA WATER,
LEMONADE,
POTASH WATER,
SELTZER WATER,
LITHIA WATER,
SARSAPARILLA WATER,
TONIC WATER,
GINGER ALE
GINGERADE.
LOCAL AND GENERAL. THE buying ente for sovereigns in $9.8a per 6.
armed beat of her size and class afloat. From stem to stern, wherever it is possible for a gun to work one has been placed, with the result that the ship fairly bristles with them, ranging from the six-inch to the diminulire but deadly Maxim. Her armament consists of inch, 64.7-inch, 8 12-pounder, a 3-pounder, maxim and 1 1-pounder gun,
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de interesting to know the exact hour at which
ment, and substantial, the upholstery all being
The latest addition to the rapid increasing flest of Hongkong-balit vessels is the steamer Gavana, jant completed by Mesars. G. Feb wick & Co., Limited, for Mesuri Armuirong and Stone, for the Manila coastal trade. The Ger mana is a stout " Isoking lite vessel of 136 tons gross measurement, with straight stem and to 145. nicely rounded stem. She is eagloed Indiested horse-POWER, working with a pressure and so in. The ball is built oftest with hardwood ill 10,30 or 11 am, and vice verad. It the ex-france and Molava uprights, and there is a B54 use for this part of thing is that there are not diaper deck that ranches, from right aft so is a nicely fitted cabin for the captain and two enough sorters at the disposal of the Postmaster. Just abaft the forward hatch. On the upper deck General, then the remedy is simple. It would roomy boats are also carried on this dick, Belas on the main deck are cabins for the officers the sting of the varioce mails commenced this and engineers and also for few European 33 guns of all sises. The 6-lach gas morning, the time occupied in sostlag each of the panicogers The Bitings of the cabins are placed so as to fire three ahead and calls, and the time it took to deliver the whole in lextherwork and there is no lack of drawns,
of the mail mailer sorted before 10.30 Km. Leckers, astern or thres en cliber brondelde, while } A resident writes-to-day oo this subject protest themes de, in the cabins. "At the fore end of forta518 Wellery End wall adapted, as far as the 47-foch and 12-pounder guns aro tanged fog against the general management of the the cabins is large dinleg saloon, with com P. O. as follows -The Post Office officials ware voulation as for comfortable travelling in along, bez alder, two of the lighter to-day again behindhand with the French mulla inopics, he crow have theis quiries in a firing ahead and two astern. The lighter guns The notice posted on the board was to the effect fecale below. The Gormand is schoond are distributed in her fighting-tops and upper that delivery would commence at 10 o'clock, rigged and she can avail herself of trysnils and works. Besides, she possesses three torpedo bat the windows were not opened until 10.35 jibe in a fale wind. She is 111 ft. in length, 18t tubes, two of which are submerged. Ballt of Over half an hour after the notified time I The beam and yf bld. dapik of hold.
Postmaster General, or whoever is responsible steel and copper sheathed, the ferva's dis for the notice, ought to have learnt by this time piacement is 5.60 tons, her longth: 350 feet, how long it takes to land and seria mail. If a beam 53 feet, and draught 20 feet 6 luches, while lule more common sense were exercised the her indicated horsepower is 9,600 and her speed public would be soused the annoyance of waiting so knots. The ship can be worked from alther about the Post Office steps for half an hour or her forward or after bridge, or, in action, from 27 momentarily, expecting the delivery of the condence. When will the Post Office the cooning tower, a circular structure altested Half recognise tase they are the servants and below her forward bridge and bellt of six- not the masters of the public ? telegraphs ran to all parts of the ship, and s
a
two
A trial frip of the now craft was made-to-day. In Kowloon Bay, Capt. McIrsačs being in cómé- raand, and the engines were in the charge of Kr. J. Andrew (of Fenwick & Cay. Mr. W. J. winter been a Manager of Fenwick
Andersour...? ( Marine) Sarveyor, Bureau
Verliss); and "several Co.), and Captain other gentlemen were on board. The distance
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THE Surprise Party-left for Shanghai this after. inch steel. From: here speaking tubes and MESIRE Wm. G Hale & Co. in thele circular. 7/10th knot, and overthis course the little vessel
Boom,
No Credit given for Bottles that look dlaty ar greasy, or that appear to bave been used for any M ROE, Chief Justice of the Punjab, has been
knighted.
IN
THE P. M. S. 8. Co.'s Chartered Steamship į other purpose than that al containing Aerated | Ter Ead of Ranturley has been appointed comparative safety. The crew consists of a We quote for May/Juss delivery 1 No. 1:white Keniching ike wind and there was only goibiotik
"GLENAVON"
will be despatched for SAN FRANCISCO, vía -KOBE and YOKOHAMA Ɖn or about the 25th
Indant
For Freight, apply to
J. S. VAN BUREN,
Agent. Hongkong, 19th April, 1897,
between the two marked rocks in Valled the reuared mile, but in reality ihn distance Is's wheel and compass stands in the centre so dated Saleon, 3rd April, my Ric Although was taken several timar, her speed belag #linle that the stencaman can be alongside the officer demand for gralo has been limited of lats, our over that contracted for, viz., 10 knots, Eghting the ship and at the same time be la matket nevertheless shows no signs of weaknes, Her awalngs were somewhat against her fa
Waters, as such Bottles are never used again Governor of New Zealand,
complement of 350 officers and men, whose come staid milled (round), $549, No. 3 welte a steam on, sathat the performance can be coated 2.2 fort has been well provided for in spite of the filed (round) $2.85, 10 par cent, cargo sagt, so highly satisfactory one. There was not the by us
All the naval guards as the Consulates, and great ainodul of space taken up by stores and per ornt, carga Satay, first cost per pical of 134 lightest vibration on deck, despite the fact that police stations at Shanghai were withdrawn on machinery. Everything has fis place and so ibs, gross English, without daf" or any other the vessel was empty, sad, taken all round, we the 8th Instant. FORWARD M. has every man, and when swing how all is charges Tonnage The ungabouring markets the Germans is a credit to her builders Mid
stowed away so as to be handy at a moment's offering no encimangensent, tonnage is Logicted, should prova á very musică craft in the work dog a Tate pole tournament fixed for tomorrow issue and "yat leave piety of room to move Qaptations are seminal att-For Heggsong at walch, ale te dhendised perposed Hill Monday: il 5 p.m. The City's about, one cannot but be struck will admiration cents for Japan 18 cenia for Singapore 12
ocala 1 for Java 24 outsi 'diuwer kas also been postponed la Monday next, – for the master mind that planned, is all pai
A. Ș. WATSON & CO., LD.
THE HONGKONG DISPENBART, Hongkone, 1gth Apell, 1997,
The Cirmane Ir the serenis steamer coma. gidied by Tanrichs & Co, in the phat sa