FROM JAPAN PAPERS
as to expect from direct.
infor
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with hemp, belonging & Co, was sunle
tashor
lasted, dually
The storm, though very fierce. was of short duration, the wind in ita forte, it is worth mentioning that the subsiding from about four o'clock. As indicat- Pamaskari waru, which left about cleven o'clock for Nagasaki, encountered such a big so outside the harbour that she put back. At four o'clock the wind had already abafed, and work was at once begun on the Snowflake
The Wijn Ballway Concession. Rumour has it that the French concessionaire. for a railway in Wiju, Phyongan do, Koren, has. approached a certain body of Japanese, with a proposal to sell his rightmych after the manner in which the concession to construct the Soul- Chemulpo Railway was some time age sold by gons of a decis its orignal concessionaire, Mr,
that it was the outcome of a belief that for- ire, Mr. Morse, -lain the sente
down Japanese syndicate been thitherto
ractice had cleil merchants are always in every Instance MEZIRKEN af gn. arbitrary
seritence the fort making large probis by buying cheap and sell- The Coal Market has been taken up
cement The proposaling deer We need scarcely add that our According to the Osaka Asahi the stock of revision, to that effect
the Diet and Japanese friend hastened to assure us that he coal at Moji has now accumulated to over the Code of Criminal Procedure, which mythical. His summing up of the whole maiter was made in was well aware that these large profits were 1,200,000 tons, and there is also an accumula took effect as law since the 11th of April. But was to the effect that while direct trading on tion of some 100,000 tons at the Hokkaido some doubt appears to have existed as to the any large scale was at present impossible, every collieries, while large stock of Iwaki is also construction of the text of the new article in the effort should be made by Japanese to gain kan hand. There being no prespect of any im Code of Criminal Procedure, certain judicial practical experience and to acquire an insight provement in the coal market, the holders are officials maintaining that the new provision did into the way business is conducted between considering the advisability of parting at low not oblige them to make the form of the aen foreigners themselves. When that insight is survey of the scene on Sunday morning prices, and a competition to realise the stocks tence more explanatory than they had used to acquired, then it will be possible to make some showed that much miner daniage had been will shortly be commenced.
under the old law. Now, byn happy coincidence,
effort at establishing direct trade without the done. A part of the wall at the eastern came intervention of foreign merchants, but it was aber was broken down. The unfortunate bath- Our correspondent, Mr. Imato, happened to be instrumental in bringing the issue to a test. In ang time yet to look forward to, and in the ing stage of the K. R. & A. C. Boat house is a letter, which was published in our Japanese meanwhile the Japanese must strive to do away once more damaged, and the pontoon swept column on June 3rd, he summarizes a decision with, the anti foreign feeling and make the best away altogether.The Boat-house itself has of the Supreme Court which was made in favour of the opportunities which the presence of escaped uninjured, only a few planks being of his client, and which serves as precedent foreign firms in their country gives them. stripped of the roof. The shore was strewn with regard to the construction of the new pro-
for some distance with bricks carried from a vision. The Court of Appeal in Hakodate
pils, stacked hard, by the Brita covered with wreckage in addition to the bales passed a sentence upon Mr. Imoto's client, in which the evidences against the defendant were
of wood pulp from the lighter, and all the were employed clearing away
An innocent man Detained, That the authorities, are in carnest in their endeavour to carry out the new regulations for the detention and release of prisoners may be seen from the following incident. On the roth ult, Mr. Kajikawa, a Procurator in the Formo san Supreme Court, and Mr. Akiyama, a Pro curator in the Tainan Cost, were reptinuanded
TWO PROCURATORS CENSURED TO
The Feast ended. For nearly two weeks, says a Yokohama Journal this commuity have had the pleasure of
The injury to the Snowflake it
proceed
ion trip.
Macro
SHIPPING AND MAIL NEWS.
MAILS DUE.
French (Caledonien) 17th inst. Canadian (Empress of India) alat inst Tacoma (Columbia) and inst American Gaelic) 24th inst. Tacoma (Victoria) 25th inst "American (China) 7th pro
Indian (Katsang) 17th inst
The "Ben" line steamer Denverlick from Antwerp and London lef Singapore to-day for this port,
The steamer Caledonien, with the next French mail, left Saigon yesterday Wednesday at 3 pan, for this port
declared innocent by the Court on the 30th brought to the Supreme Court, which denounced Dallas and Musgrave. During that time they not prove so serious as was at first expected, Singapore to-day and is expected here on lie release of a prisoner (Formosun), who was the reason of the decision. The case was then, Company that has ever visited Japan--the the débris is hoped,"will. The steamer Bræmir, froin Europe left
November last. He should have been set at liberty.immediately, but instead was detained for some time.
Freight charges between Formosa
the form of the original sentence as contrary to the new provision in the Code of Criminal Pro- cedure. Those who have been interested in the reform may congratulate themselves upon the consummation of their object.
and Japan proper. The question of reducing freight charges between Fermosa and Japan proper, was given adchnite arrangement by the Osaka Shosen Kwaisha in whose hands the steamer service to and from Formosa principally rests. The freight scheduto on goods for Formosa at pre-tract are as follows sent (June 1st) in force will be reduced by zo in 30 per cent. all round, while for the staple ex poris of the island, such as tea, sugar, camphor ctc., the rate will be lowered by so per cent, the reduction varying in rate according to the qyan tity of cargoes. The new departure will be en forced from today.
and Mr. Sims hopes to be able to get her of and repair her. Very general regret is expressed at this unfortunate accident, for Mr. Sims is always so generous in placing the Snow ate at the disposal of parties desirous of sca trip that the Kobe foreign community feels a sort of proprietary interest in the yacht, and; 25 our contemporary the logo Evening News says, will scarcely allow Mr. Sims to bear the expense of the repairs himself, akan da fatal accident occurred on the Airlie, which Besides the reported drowning of a sendo, a
One of the big waves which struck the vessel was coming in ds the storm broke over Kobe. carried a Chinaman overboard. A boat was at once lowered, but the man could not be found, and after a vain search the boat tried to return but could not get back to the vessel owing to were compelled to land at Ono."
Wednesday the 21st instant.
left Kobe, via Moji, for this port to-day, and is The steamer Riejun Maru (American Line) expected to arrive here on the 21st inst
THE Canadian Pacific Railway Co.'s steamer R.M.S. Empress of India, arrived at Nagasaki
arrive at 6, am. on Saturday the 17th inst*** at 6 am. to-day (the isthi inst.) and left at p.m. of same day for Shanghai, where she is due to
The bonds of the loan shall be unregistered first impressions, the result being, that instead the wind and waves, and the crew ultimately, to-day the 15th.
Terms of Japan's Loan. The official report of the conclusion of the loan contract in London having been received nt the Department of Finance, its terms were: announced in an extra of the Official Gazette on Thursday. The salient features of the con- the amount of tlie loan is ten million pounds. The oating of the loan shall be undertaken by a syndicate. composed of the Yokohama Specie Dank, Parr's Bank, the Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation, and the. Char- tered Bank of India, Australia and China coupons shall be attached to them; and the Pirates rob a Junk
value shall be entered in terms of British cur The Setsu Maru, a junk owned by Mr. Genji rency Watanabe, of Kamogawa-mura, Chiba prefec.The interest shall be at the rate of four per ture, arrived in Yokohama a few days ago cent a year manned by three sesio with cargo of fict,The redemption shall begin after ten years wood and charcoal, This seade, after landing calculated from January 1st 1899, and be com the consignments, reloaded their boat with a picted in forty five years, by drawing lots, cargo of sugar and were sleeping off their according to the convenience of the Japanese fatigue with their craft at anchor in front of the Government. Grand Hotel on Monday week, Abbuig o'clock The price of issue is not given in the official that night four unknown men rowed up to the notification; but, in a communication to the juhk in a small brat, and quick as lightning, press from the authorities in the Department of two of them boarded the Sets Maru and by Finance, it is given to understand that the price liberal display of naked shop swords they suc of issue shall be at go and that a commission ceeded in making the sento disgorge jen 42.80,
of four per cent. shall be allowed to the under and in another instant they were back in their writing banks. Thus the amount to be realized little boat which then disappeared in the night by the Japanese Government is. 86 for the face mist. So far the police are said to be without vidue of 100. It is pointed out that the terms of any che as to the identity of the pirater. the new loan compare favourably not only with those of our war and consolidated loans, but also with those of the Italian loan in- Loadon, The following table showing the rates of interest on the market prices of various loans has been. prepared by the Financial authorities.
Price of issue. Interest Interest on face on price
a
Opening of the Hyogo Canal, At the invitation of the Hyogo Canal Com. pany, a large number of visitors assembled en June 4th to take part in the opening ceremony of the Hyogo Canal, which is now completed, Mr. de Lucy-Fossaricu representing the Con sular body Unfortunately the weather was rather unfavourable, rain falling at intervals. Among the speakers were the Governor, Mr. Ohmori, the Mayor, Mr. Narutaki, the Pre- sident of the Canal Co., Mr. Miszu Kenshiro and the Manager of the Company. The com pany is to be congratulated on the completion. of this important undertaking, which has been in progress for two or three years. The canal now stretches right across Wada Point and enables junks to reach the Kobe harbour from Hyogo without passing round the point Much building is now going du niong the bank of the Canal; and there is every sign that the under taking will be n. prosperous one.
Present Inan...90.
market price War loans.....195.1
in London
GermanToon..... 9 Con loan. 94.14 Russian loan 101
Halian loan.95 Chineseloan... 83
value. of issue.
4.444
5.128
5277
+3.296
3-95
5.263 5-357-
*
Arnhold
"American, barle
tean ship, 2,264
ama "zoth May Ballást.
Clearances at the Harbour Office: Quart German str., for Sai Pakong, British str, for Cu Lyerindu, German str, for Canton, afauwing, British str. for Sandakan;; Queen Margaret, American ship, for San
Francisco.
Nong Pak British str, for Wüchow." Ninggo, British str, for Takow.
HOME Departures. June 15, Aasai Mara, Japanese str, for Japan. June, 15, Holstein, German str., for Saigon. June 15, dfausang, British sir, for Sandakan. June 15 Best, American Cruiser, for Rames
Passengers-Arrived
Per China, from Saigon-44Chinese. Per Formosa, from Syatow-8 Chinese, Per Lyednoon, from Shanghai 37 Chinese -Per Cheung Chew, from Singapore-226 Chinese ron Coast Ports-Messrs.
Pex Haimun,
Badrina, Messis, F. Della Rama, F. Dior, Per Diamante, from Manila Mr. and Mrs. Blanck, Watts, Williams, and at Chinese,
V. Muzon, Gye, P. Pla, Mr and Mrs. Godines, Misses Godines, D. Reyes, Mr. H. Warren, Lieut. Grieve, Messrs. Macondrag. Ewing, Mr and Mrs. Bettebone Messrs. Gr MeBaum W. McSutose, Wni., Lilliose, P. Blacsdble, F. Walker, C, Kuememan, W. Bowling, Wm. White, Suminte, G. Dunis, G. Burton, E Dahla, H. Gilben, D. Bright, H. Timey, Lieut.
Kelly Messrs, W, Lofans, E. Cheadle, F. The Canadian Pacific Railway Co.'s steamer Snow, 6 Europeans and 63 Chinese in steerage, R.M.S. Empress of China arrived at Kobe at 12.30 pm on Wednesday the 14th inst. for Mrs. M. P: Spencer Mr. CA. Johnsen, Miss
Fer City of Peking, from San Francisco; &c. 7pm. on Tuesday the 13th inst. and left at-Rear Admiral f. C. Watson, U.S.N., Mr. and Yokohama, where she is due to arrive at noon Florence Allen, Messrs. H. D. Smith, Gea }.'
Bumap, Mrs. MM. Cox, Mr. and Mrs, C, D, Campbell, Capt. C. Rowcroft, Messrs. W Nicholsen, O. Eckert, Lieut. Frank Marble, U.S.N., Messrs A. D. Smith, WFlack, Miss Blanche Allen, Messrs. C. A. Fitzgerald, C. B. Peck, Misses E. Bashford, A Nicholsen, Messrs, Soverign W. Armstrong, Mrs. S, La Bee; Messrs. E. N. Bee, F. S. Brannan, Schall, H. Schnitzius, And John Downs.
Dock
HONGKONG AND WHAMPOA DOCK RETURNS. Isla de Cuba... Hoikaa Isla de Luzon
Κοινίσση
Marie Jebsen Olympia. D.Juan d'Austría .. Sabine Rickmers.
have presented both dramas and comedies, and, strange to say, shone brilliantly in both. This is remarkable when it is considered that each play required the whole strength of the Com- pany, and in each they filled their parts so ably that nothing but praise has been showered upon every individual member. Nobody in this community for a moment thought the Company would pay expenses and while press reports spoke of them in the highest-tenas, the first performance was attended out of pure them in their unlucky venture: This first sympathy, and with the intention of aiding.
the talent displayed, but also as to the costumes performance was a surprise not only as to and scenery,, the result being that every one present went away pleased and told the good tidings, to his friends. The second performance supply omphasized the of playing to empty benchos, full houses greet ed every performance, and the close of the According to the vernacular papers, two boats scason was regretted by all who had partaken foundered near the eastern pier, two at the Vokoltama has had the reputation of being while several were wrecked at Hyogo. A fish of the dramatic feast which they so enjoyed. new. hatoba, and one at the American latoba, a gay town" and the experience of most coming boat, which had brought some regetable panies has been a financial failure; and when produce from Sakai, foundered off the easter they have had to depend upon their receipts pier. Fortunately the three sendoes were all la Duginar, or having their friends to assist tailor at Sakayemachi Itchome, encountered the result has been either skipping out of town, rescued. A Japanese, the employé of a Chinese thic When we met Mr. Dallas we fold him the storm when returning in a simpan from a we wished him well, but he also had our sicamer, and the boat capsized. He swam sympathy smiling, he said he hoped to pay expenses and would aim to receive sup- port by the class of plays he intended to present. He came, sawed away, and con- quered, and just before his departure he called and asked us to express his gratitude and satis faction for the liberal support bé has received at the hands of the community both Professionally and socially. He says that for Mr. Sims informs us that the deck of the foreign population Yokohama has been the best Snowflake does not show any signs of being show-town he has visited in the East, and he is strained and no damage has been done to the so pleased that he proposes to visit us again port side. The starboard side has of course next year with a new Company and new plays, received some injury, but it is not expected to preciated, and as soon as his season closes at are quite intact. All the moveable gear, bal- June He realizes that, light comedies are more approve very serious. The engine and boilers" Calcutta he will proceed to London and secure last, etc was taken out yesterday, and it is the best talent procurable, and visit Yokohan expected the Snowflake will be afloat again in about May 1st of next year. He already has two or three days. secured musical comedies and authorizes us to announce the same a
"The Geisha' Yashmak" "Greek Slave
French Mak” Runaway Girl" Circus Girl,"
interest on the present loan is only a little higherical as well as dramatic talent and this will be
It will be seen from the above that the rate of
These and other new plays will require mus- than that as the Russian or Gennan loan. Another satisfactory feature of the present loan secured. The many friends of that sterling is that after ten years it may be redeemed at the actor, Daddie Ferrel, will be glad to know that he will return with the new Company, and we will of tlie Japanese Government. When, there- American Beer for Japan.
fore, the financial credit of this country 15tility of Messrs. Dallas and Ferrel is really can assure him a hearty welcome. The versa enhanced, the present loan may be converted A vernacular paper states that recently, an to one of a lower rate of interest. It is said wonderful, and their representations in "A Pair American newly arrived in Kohe, paid a visit that the Government had to overcome.con.
of Spectacles," were masterpieces in comedy to the Settlement Municipal office, and to the siderable difficulty in securing this condition.
for which they will long be remembered. We Kencho, to inquire if they had any information
N
wish to add a word in praise of the gentlemanly regarding the number of slaughterhouses and A Japanese View of Direct Trade. Company, for it is the first one that we remem and ladylike qualities of every member of the the number of animals slaughtered for food in Jn 4 recent article on direct trade between bor having visited here that did not have one the Empire. As the local authorities were not Japan and foreign countries we (Kobe Chronicle) or two black sheep leaving unpleasant remia in a position to supply such information, he pointed out some of the reasons which seem isences-behind them. Wo wish Messrs Dallas was advised to apply to the Agricultural and at present to prevent such direct trade taking and Musgrave all the good luck to which their Commercial Department in Tokyo. It is state place. We there laid stress on the fact that talent, geninlity and gentlemanly qualities entitle ed that the inquirer intends to establish slaughter-houses, or to import ment, foreigners foreign countries for commercial improbity, and community when we promise them a rousing Japanese merchants live a bad name in them, and we but echo-the sentiments of the being entitled to carry on such business in whether this reputation is or is not quite inhouse and a hearty welcome on their return Japan at any place, which the new Treatles accordance with the facts, yet there existed come into operation. The gentleman iufficient evidence to show that it unfortunately question has, informed the vernacular papers had mucli foundation. Putting aside this bad that beef was much dearer in Japan than in name for commercial morality, which time" America, where it is sold at ten cents per alone will enable the Japanese to live down, pound. It is not stated whether these are gold there still remains the fact that the Japanese or silver cents] He added that the foreign lack commercial experience, and that as long residents in Japan declared that Japanese beef was very good in taste, bat flint the price was too high, so that beef might be fasported with great profit.
We venture to think that what the foreigner in Japan yearns for is New Zealand and Australian mutton, rather than an additional supply of beef-Kobe, Chronicle
Japanese Superstition.” The Dandir af states that there are two caves at the side of the Yamato tiver at Matsuya Shinden, Jaukita district, Osaka One
Extraordinary Storm in Kobe.
DAMAGE AND LOSS OF LIFE. THE SNOWFLAKE DRIVEN, ASHORE, after mid-day on Saturday has done less dam- The wind which came up so suddenly shortly
as they continue to show an ignorance of the age than might have been expected says the methods by which foreign commerce is conKobe Chronicle of June 5th Typhoons at this ducted, so long will direct trading be an affair time of the year are not very usual, the autumn. of the future and not of the present. Our view season generally bringing these unwelcome remarks on the subject made the other day by the wind on Saturday was part of a typhoon of the questions, well home out by some visitors, but there seems to be little doubt that a Japanese gentleman who has had a long passing up from the China sca. On Saturday business experience, hot
both abroad and in Japan, morning the wind was blowing with some force and who is well qualified to sprak on from the north-east, but at mid-day it suddenly. direct tradeThe lack of practical experi south-west, blowing thenceforth for about three the possibilities of
of Japanese engaging in veered round to the south and then to the ence," he sud,which precludes Japanese hours with much force. This sudden change from conforming to general business usages was nearly the cause of greater destruction than has taken place. The 1.&O. steamer Japan and Rosetta, which were lying alongside the had steam.up, they would have been ma dan gerous position.
is said to be the hole of a white-fox and the and custouis recognised by foreign merchants other the residence of a white shake. Lately abroad, leads, ny a matter of fact, for the latter report was circulated to the effect that any entertaining some uneasiness as to the Japan-pier, moved out just in time, and had they not blind or deaf person praying at the cave daily would be cured. Hearing this report, wor shippers came to the number of two or three thousand every day with various offerings, some praying all night without going home Stalls were set up to the number of twenty, with candles for illumination and otlier offer Ings. One of the Villagers established a box for collecting the cash which is
offered
ese ability to carry out their contracts and engagements, and causes Japanese "undertak ings to be regarded as unreliable. Many books have been written and many articles have appeared in Japanese papers and maga zines benting on foreign commerce, but in the majority of cases the writers lack practical knowledge, and deal only in theories. This of a practical knowledge of business hods reht, however, one would think, be overcome. Of latheyears in England org have been Lached to many business Unif his houses, German and volontaires, who but give their services French or German easing his corresporident
to be able to learn arginges ut. English ibu
and at the same
to temples and shrines and withi теуспис reaching Y5 or Y6 daily banners and Lanterns were purchased. At first one of the owners the adjoining property compl
plantation was being tramp
ing, that he could make
ground for the erect
6 sen per tsubo
That Laude have
of the English course would be
our
a
Cosmopolitan
PASSED THE CANAL.. almost to the shore, when he was caught by 19th May Bentorlich, Diomed, Socotra.
Outward-5th May Darmstadt, Nector. heavy wave and disappeared. What became May-Caledonien, Braemar, Weimar. 20th of the sende is not stated. May-Dardanus, Merionethshire, Ellen Rich We learn this morning that the plan adopted mers. 30th May--Fodraleta 6th June- years ago at the Boat-house on suck occasions Bayern, Manila, Silesia, Olive Branch. proved very successful. The boats were hoist ed up, and although the sea repeatedly bible through the house, little damage was done.
SHIPPING REPORTS,"
Captain Douglas, of the steamship Formosa, from Swalow, reports:Left Swatow with strong southerly and south-west winds to Pedro Blanco; thence to Hongkong, freshening S.S.W. wind with heavy squalls, much rain and slight haze
Trom Manila, repons-Light variable winds Captain Tayler, of the steamship Diamantej from west. to north, weather cloudy to clear with smooth sea.
Chew, from Singapore, reports Fine weather, Captain Webb, of the steamship Cheang smooth sea, south to west winds throughout.
Captain Milroy, of the sicainship Haimun, from Tamsui, reports From Tamsui l'Amoy and Swatow, fresh northerly winds, dark, gloomy weather and heavy rain. Amoy to Swatow similar weather. Swatow to long- kong moderate southerly winds, dark gloomy weather and heavy rain...
NOTANDA
CALENDAR:
JUNE
Meteorological means based on ten years observations to r893. Barometer Thermometer.
Humidity Rainfall
29.867 702 84.0
*15.0*
WEATHE
Baroneter. Temperature Humidity Rainfall,
Chine
Sun-Pisci
Sele
Ondällä sa
Homeward 13th Juito-Sarpedon.
SWATOW WEEKLY SHIPPING REPORT.
(3rd June, 1899)
Date
Date.
Junc
ARRIVALS.
Vessels. Where frem.
Agente
4 Sishan....Amoy..... B. & S
4 Chinkingānu,
Independent Hko
5 Haingum Hongkong,
·STEAMERS EXPECTED;
Names
Caledonien Kutsang Empress of Benvorlich Yawata Māru
Victoria Gaelic Chins
From
Duet
June 17th June 17th
June 18th.
rsday Id Singapore
June 19th
une 22nd
Japan
Japan. June 24th
San Francisco July 7th
We would direct. the attention of shipping firms to the aryle in which "Steamers Expected" and, "Projected Saltin ** are now published in these columns; and in so doing respecte fully urge the manasters of shipping firms to give orders to their clerks to furnish this office, on the forte already saps M. & Co.plied gratis with the Intesi avaliable Information every day,
&HID
Sualow, Amoy S'hai.C.M.S.N Co Tamkainamoy.............. D. & S. · Canton Wuhu...J. M. & Co. 6. Nanyang Amoy.....
Hailong
Charterhouse
B. &S
Maidzuru Maru..Amay... B. & Co. Hailan Hongkong & Co.
8 Fuisang W, & Kiang...
8 Suntidagawat
hkon 1 & Co
8 Chawla B & S.
18 Keongwal Bangkok
g Hangchowe S'hi & Amoy
9 Thiales Amoy J. M. & Co. 39 Siam
B. & Co.: Hatching Hongkong., J. M. & Co. 9. Sendai Marie B & Co. 9 Weisung W&C'kiang B. & S. 9. Sishan ..............Amoy.....B. & Co. 10 Taitan....................Shanghai B. & S. ID Irene CALS.N. Co. to Nanyang Hongkong... M. & Co.
DEPARTURES
Vesaci Destination.Agent Wingtang Shanghai...J. M. & Co. 4 Choysang akong & Con
Haimun...Amoy
Kulgan Shanghal... D. &
₺ Nanyang .... Hongkong.... I. M. & Co. 7 Swatow, Shai & Aniay C.M.S.N. Ca
Chinkiang,Shanghai... B. & S
1 Hailoong Hongkong...J. M. & Co.
Taicheone onDeli... L. & H. ~ Independent. Hongkong
7 Maidzuru Maru H'kong B. & Co. ~ 1 Canton Shinghni...J. M. & Co.
3. Singan, B & S
8 Sumidagawa. „Amoy. „B; & Co. -
& Haitan M. & Co.
Ambria
PROJECTED SAILINGS;
Airlie
America Maru
Athenian
Ballarat
Bayern
Belging King Rengloe
Carlisle City?...
Destination
hanghai Straits, &c.
San Diego, &c.
Date
Juneyagik. June 23rd July19th
apan (smammazJune 7th
Diego, &c.
London
July 1st
Aug 26th
Carmarthenshire San
Aug 1st Ceylon ZIEL
June 19th ChinaSan Francisco, &cJuly 18th Chingtu Sydney, &c. June 19th City of Peking...San Francisco, &c June 22nd City of Rio San Francisco, Columbia Portland, &c. uly 8th: Copic
San ncisco, &c Aug, 22nd Deike Rickmers. New York, &c...
uly soth Diamants
une 17th San Francisco, &July asth Vancouver, &c.Aug. 9th
June 28th July 19th moy & Tamsulune 16th Thursday, Is,, &c.fune goth Sari ncisco, &c. July 1st
my 8th
Doric
-Emp, Chinn
Emp. ludla
|
Formosa
Emp. Japan
|--Tutamni Maru
Gaelic Glenogle
Haimun.
Hakata Máru. Man
Hakniji, Maru Hongkong
Hunan
g Charterhouse S'pore & Penang B. &5 Idomeneus Keonywała,Hongkong... 3. & S. » Indrapura Sendar Mario Bc & Caxton,
Thales
AJA M. & Co. Japan Tamsul ........ Shiunghai, S. Königsberg
atching
Amoy M. & Co, Kunsang 10 Chowlat Bangkok B. & S.
Kweiyang Hangchow, Shanghai,
Mogul
1899.
25th year
SHIP
DA June
Singapore B, & Co. ?!
IN PORT “Where from
Ohr Smin Shr. omin
High waterMorning Low-water-forming
Afternoon
Afternoon 1215Magna Charts signed
ANNIVERSARIES
1381Wat Tyler killed. 1866 War declared between Prussia, and Italy
and Austria.
About r'o'clock Mr. Sims, steam yacht Sum flake was observed to be in difficulties owing to her cable having broken, and a large crowd soob assembled to watch her progress shore: wards: The sendoes on board did not appear to be able to avert the impending catastrophe and the force of the wind and waves increasing the Snowflake was forced towards the Bund, so
867-Hope Dock, Hongkong opened: 1881 Hongkong Telegraph newspaper started that by 2 o'clock she was lying bmadside 1888-Empress Frederick died. against the Bund wall, grinding her keel against 1806-Seismic disturbances, in Japan 37,490 the stones, waves flying over her and across lives lost the Bund The anchor by which she was moored, we are infonned, was a light one suitable for ordinary weather, and the accident Chinese happened through a link giving way. It appears. that there was a heavier anchor on board, for use in typhouns, but the sendoca appear to have lost their heads and did not let it go. Mr. Sims was. At tiffin when the news came that his yacht. was coming asford, and he at onco" seized a life belt and lines and went down to the Bund. As soon as tlice vacht struck, he got the limes Ton board and
fely ashore.
had
Low we
1722
DOA
year of
rlborough
20
Nordhavet W&Chiang M&Co Olympate
Nubia
wanwShang!
io frene GNSN Co 10 Nanyang Hongkong, J. M&Go
Shipping,
Arrivals,
EYEEMOON, Gerinan steamier, 1,238, G. Heuer -mann, 14th June-Shanghaith June, General Stemssan & COFF HABUN British steamer, 636, A. Mitro
15th June Tamsul (ott June, Amoy 13th, and Swatow 14th) General Douglas, Lap rik & Co
CHEANO CHEW British steamer, 11-213,27
Webb
une, Sugapore 8th June,
steamer
Une 17th
June:
Preussen
Prinz He Queen M Riojun Ma Rosetta of
Aug 16th
Sachsen Stirnla