7--No arms, munitions of war, or contraband goods may be shipped on any vessels proceed ing to a Chinese port in Hongkong or its waters, without a permit isined or countersigned by the Chinese Customs.

8. The Hongkorig Government shall pass such legislation as may be necessary to give effect to the above provisions.

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, MONDAY, JULY 3, 1899.

they would point out trat apart from, the objections dir proposals of the Chinese: Customs, the damage,

the China, and in the Far practical conversion of thi

Chi nese Treaty, Port would be most Hous and in the eyes of the Cantonese, at Ray rate, would reduce Hongkong into a dependency of the Chinese Empire. Rather than accepten voe ragement's humiliating, so derogatory to Great Britain, and so detrimental to the Colony's best interests, the Committee would be disposed to recommend the abrogation of the Convention and a reversion to the previous conditions.

I have the honour to be, Sir, A

Your most obedient sörvant,"

K. CHATTERTON" WILCOX Sotretary.

ALONG CAREER ON THE STAGE.

The picture ive give below is the photograph of Mr. J Ferrell as Nero in the Sign of the. Cross, the character wa have recently scen played sowell at the Theatre Royal, Mr. Ferrell, styled by the Indian Press The Grand Old Man of the Indian Stage and known among his familiars as "Dad," was born in 1843 When 8 pears old he became a chorister in the Can terbury Cathedral, Kent, and ever since has followed the musical and dramatic professions. He first appeared in London in 1862 and in New York in 1872-72; but it is with his career, in the East we have most to do. He left London in

The above numbered paragraphs are put forward merely to represent what I consider is proper should be done at Hongkong to meet Chinese revenue requirements: I may, how ever, express the opinion that the system it provides for, and moret especially the recognised presence of a fully authorized Chinese Customs establishment

at Hongkong, gives promise of enabling measures to be taken which will make the working of the West River trade, especially at those places of call to seawards of the first port (Samshui), considerably easier than To Honourable T. Sercombe Snaith, Acting 1870 with the late Dave Earson for India and

Colonial Secretary.

the East, and has catered for theatregoers ever since that time, with occasional vacations to Europe. He was unfortunate enough to lose! his wife a few years since, after, which he gave up nianagement, and at present is with Messrs. Dalins and Musgrave.

at present also of securing arrangements" which might facilitate trade anticipated to grow up under the new inland steami nites. In both OFFICER ADMINISTERING THE GOVERNMENT respects anything which may be possible- and

TO HBM. MINISTER, PEKING. without a Customs House 1 do not see that

Government House, unch will be possible-is sure to redound to

Hongkong, 5th August, 1898. the commercial advantage of the Colony.

Sir- have the honour to acknowledge as well as of the Chinese trade. OaYour Excellency's despatch of the 11th July, this point, however, the occasion does not calf received on the 25th July, cuclosing copy of a upon me to say more at present.

letter from Sir Robert Hart in which he sets I have the honour to be Sir.

forth the arrangements necessary in his opinion Your must obedient survant, for the recent extension of Hongkong Jerritory,

RÖNERT HART, AN

In reply

I beg to transmit copy of extract 1.G. of Customs,

front a despatch acklessed by me to the Secre His Excellency Sir C.. M. MacDonald, 8.6.1%, tary of State for the Colonies dealing sertatim

•K.C.Mg,, &c., &c, &c.

with the numbered paragraphs of the Inspector-Tite topic just now that is causing a mo OFFICER ADMINISTRADING THE GÖVEKÝMENT General's letter.

TO SECRETARY OF STATE.

Guvemment House, *Hongkong, 13th August, 1898. - Sir-With reference to my despatch No. 221 of the 29th attime forwarding arguments against the acceptance of Sir Robert Hart's proposals for the working of the topperial Maritime Cus- tonis after we have taken over the newly leased

Thave the honour to be, Sir,

Your most obedient servant,

W. BLACK, Major-General, Administering the Government, His-Excellency Sir CLAUDE MACDONALD, K.C.B., K.C.M., Her Iritannic Majesty's Minister, Peking

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From an old scrap-book, dating back as far us December 9th, 1882, we cull the two follow- ing items, the first a satire written and sung by Mr. Ferrell during the bert Bill controversy which, it is asserted in press notices: did much in a humble way to hielp “ squash "the bill. Here is the satire.

DAVENT THE SLIGHTEST IDEA,”

And producing so much agitation, Is ilbert's new scheme, which I take it to mean

Nothing less than an equalization ; * I'm thinking it might be in theory right, For how nice it does not appear

But in

efface the distinctions of Race?

I haven't the slightest idea!...

way.

:

An Englishman's wife is the pride of his life,

The law though allows him.but one," Wille natives have more, though that to be sure Ibit blessing? that perhaps we should shun.. Now who's to give way in the case we or they?

Tis a question decidedly queer Will they give up poligamy ?" Or wo practise

bigamy

1 haven't the slightest idea. In the matter of dress, I am free to confess

We differ, and if you should ask How in this matter wo alike can both be,

It is really a difficult task When custom diville, on which to decide

Is a queer point to settle I fear; Will they give up their Dhorce? Or shall

Wear Lungotee? 1 haven't the slightest idea')

And then you'll agree I am certain with me,"

We are at a variance quito

we

In tho' way which we treat the food, that we cat,

We differ as day does from night; Will natives how team, fork and spoon not to

spurn

རྞ

When at table they daily appear, Or, shall we in a hurry, now finger our curry?

Í haven't the slightest idea 1 Ifalike we must speak but one tongue, and to

.scck,

"Mong'st our Babel on which one to fix, Betwixt I you and me, we should never agree

But each for our own fight like bricks"; So perhaps to propare for the great Northern

Bear,

(Whose advent some think to be near) And end all discussion, we all study Russian,

1 think that the brightest idea!

The following is a notice from the Bombay Gazelle of November 2nd 1893;-

*** AT THE THEATRE ROYAL.

-There was a fair house on Saturday at the theatre to see a comedistta'and a comedy por- formed by Messrs Dallas and Musgrave's Dramatic Company, who have returned to || Hongkong after paying visits to Shanghal and. Japan. Whilst up north the company elicited most flattering and well-deserved comments from the Press, and we edd' our quota for, the; manner in which "The Old General" and "A Pair of Spectacles", were staged and acted on Saturday In The Old General," Mr. Dallas was positively good, especially when showing his aversion to the genile sex, and the other three artistes (Miss Madge Grey and Messra Musgrave and Munro) performed their parts with much credit. His Excellency the Governor, Lady Blake, and those who accompanied them, occupied front seats in the circle, and seemed to enjoy the immensely.

il of Comedieita

SATURDAY, 8th Columbia sails for Portland, Or Noon-English mail, Bergal, sails, Sale of Leasehold Property by

Hughes and Hough.

Hongkong Marie sails for San Francisco.

SHIPPING AND MAIL NEWS.

MAILS DUE

„Amurican (slztec) to-day.

French (Farni) to-morrow. American (China) 5th inst.. English Caramandel) 6th inst Canadian (Empress of Japan) soth ist,

American (Doric)"15th inst.- Tacoma (Victoria).18 inst.

The

steamer Sitisia left Moji for this port

The O&O. S. S. Co.'s steamer Artec. with mails &c. left Shanghai for this port on Saturday the 1st inst. at 3 pan

"A Pair of Spectacles," full of bright and crisp sayings and amusement, followed "The to-day. Old Geneml," in which Mr. Dalles again" excelled. Mr. J. B. Ferrell, whose photo as Nero in the "Sign bf the Cross" wo give in another colamb with a sketch of his theatrical career, was a great success. Messrs. J. S. Hall and Musgrave took their parts well, as also did the lady artistes. The plot of the piece is so well known that we need not give it here. It is sufficient to say that it weat of well and considerably pleased the audience. Pink Dominoci." is billed for to-night.

SHIPPING REPORTS.

Captain Lycett, of the steamship Jason, from Penang, reports-Strong monsooit with inuch rain.

Captain Lehmann, of the steamship Vanyang, from Taiwanjoo, reports From Swalow to Hongkong very strong wind and sea,

territory, I have the honour to transmit for your OFFICER ADMINISTERING THE GOTERNMENT We must all be alike, so dame Nature ny gentleman is only throwing away his chance Captain Bahle, of the steamship Deike Rick

consideration copy of a letter front the local Chamber of Commerce which embodies, I believe, the views of most of the commercial men in Hongkong on this subject, je

As regards their reference to assisting for a qual pin quo the Chinese Governinent inore lian at present in collection of duties on opium, Ithink it quite possible that steps might be taken in this direction, and as opium is after all the chief commodity for which the Chinese Government keeps up its expensive fleet of Fraisers and launches mund Hongkong, the Chinese Government might in exchange for this increased wit, be induced to withdraw these vessels altogether from these waters and thus decrease its expenditure while increasing

its revenue

The Chamber of Commerce has not untereil sufficiently into detail in this matter, but 1 ren ture to suggest for your consideration a work able plan which may be suminarized somewhat as follows

1st-On arrival of ship from India ber mani- fest be handed to Alarbour Master. Supple- mented if real be byta return from the Calcutta |-

* Customs of Opium shipped.

2nd-All opium to lie stored in godowns un der Government control

3d. No opium to be moved from these go- downs without permit from Harlour Master

4th-Harbour Master receives a copy of Bill of Lading of all Opium shipped.

4th.-Harbour Master sends every evening to Imperial Maritimè Customs return of all Opium shipped and whither bound.

oth-juperial Maritime Customs can then arrange for the duty on this amount of Opium, at the port of destination,

TO HIM, MINISTER, PEKING.

Goverwheat House,

Hongkong, 15th August, 1898. Sir-So as to keep Your Excellency ac quainted with the course of events in Hong. kong regarding the Convention signed on the 9th June, fast, I have the honour to enclose copies of a letter from the Hongkong Chamber of Commerce and of niy despatch to Secretary of State transmitting the same,

I need hardly add that the suggestion made. therein as to aiding the Imperial Maritime Customes in the collection of Opium duties presupposes as a rime que non the total with- drawal of Chinese Customs Stations and of their revenue craft from the waters of Hongkong.

I have the honor to he, Sir,

11

Your must abedient servant

W. BLACK, Major-General, Administering the Government; His Excellency, Sir CLAUDE M. MacDosalių, R.CD, KCMA, Her' Britannic Majesty's Minister, Peking.

FROM OUR BOOK CASE.

A Vendetta of the Desert, by William Charles, Scully, (London: Methuen & Co.; Hong. kong: Kelly & Walsh).

A capital story of the outcome of a feud between two Dutch brothers who resided in Boer-land. is not one of those love-sick tales we so frequently get put before us, although it is the result of misplaced love which affords the author natter for his story. One brother: (Stephanna)-married- the lady love of his brother Gideon. Naturally there were offspring in due course as the A deadly hatred

forward this letter from the Chamber, of Commerce without delay as I consider it right, should you think its contents worthy of consi-result of the marriage. duration, that the letter should reach you as soon as possible.

I have the honour to be, Sir, ·

Your most obedient servant.

W BLACK

Major-General Administering the Government. The Right Honourable Joseph Chamberlain,

M.P. &c., &c., &.,

„SÉCRETARY, CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, TO COLONIAL SECRETARY,

Hongkong General Chamber of Commerce,

Hongkong, 12th August, 1898. Sir, In view of the extension of territory acquired by the Convention of the 9th June, I sin instructed by the Committee of this Cham her to lay before the Government their opinion on the question of the Chinese Imperial Mari

sprang up in the breast of Gideon againt Step- hanus, and one day this hate, long pent up, burst forth in uncontrollable strength. They met, and a quarrel ensued. Stephanus struggled with Gideon and secured his gun, but the latter would not take an undue "advantage, and, in a transport of ungovernable fury, flung the gun away from, hin-into the scrub-and sprang towards his brother again, but the gun, after crashing through the branches, went off, and Gideon fell to the ground with his shoulder terribly lacerated and tom open with a bullet.

Gideon, after recovering, called a person ihat happened to come along and laid a charge against his brother of wilful attempt to murder him, Stephanus was tried, and sentenced to ten years perini servitude

Stephanus had two daughters one of which (Elsie) was blind. The father loved the

tiine Customs isud-vis this colony. The Comafticated child with an absorbing, love. In mittee believe that some understanding was given to the effect that the extension of the Soundaries should not prove a source of loss to the Chinese revenue, and they quite concur in

the words of the author, she possessed m- telligence for in advance of her age. With a "strange uncanny intention she would piece together with extraordinary correctness such

the desire to assist the Chinese Government infragments of disjointed information as she

zi

acquired, and thus gained an understanding of matters almost as soon as she became "aware of their 'existence.", She was of fair complexion, with long locks of dead-gold

in certain half-lights. Her eyes were strange and in no way suggested blindness,"

One day Elsie's another was taken ill and shortly afterwards died. Before dying, how. ever, she sent for Gideon and asked him to take Elsie to his home and care for her during her father's imprisonment op

the matter, so long as it can be done without hampering the trade, or impeding the develop. ment, of the colony, the future prospects of which, with enlarged boundaries, on its prezent basis of absolute freedom, are very promising.hair, which took a wonderful depths of colour To secure their fulfilment, however, it should, in the first place, be laid down that the existing Customs Stations must be removed to Chinese territory, outside the Colony's, boundaries, and that the harbour be jealously guarded from the intrusion of Chinese revenue craft of any description. The delays and obstructions to the movements of shipping, were the Chinese

Gideon's conscience troubled his much con Customs allowed a free hand in our waters, cerning the false statement he had made against would constitute a serious interference with his brother, and he would often go away into that freedom, which has mainly contributed to solitude and give vent to his thoughts in audible build up the present prosperity of this port words: Elsie overheard him on one occasion without such provision, too, it would be im- and she induced her hoy attendant, a busli possible to have thint free communication and man named Kanu, to go with her to Cape interchange of produce between Victoria and town to lay the case before the Governor the outlying additions to the Colony-which--and intercede for her father's freedom. may naturally be expected to develop, Their many experiences on the foutney are That, some advantage might accrue to the well told by the author, who separates them ba

Colony by its being placed on the footing of a Treaty Port, and therefore participating in the facilities afforded by the Inland Steam Regulas «tione, is quite possible, but such advantages would be greatly outweighed by the counter balancing drawbacks. For the Colony to accept them as equivalent for the freedom of the port, would be like

ike bartering its birthright. for mess of postage,

This Chamber while invincibly opposed to the continuance in the Colony of the Customs Collectorate of a Foreign Stare, have no wish to place any impediment in the way of that

by

State obtaining its rightful revenue, hor do the Hongkongvedoment as le expense desire that a single dollar should be made of Ching, but this can, they believe, be readily effected without the maintenance of any Cus toms Stations or Collectorate within the Colony, The chief article which requires special pro- tection for the Chinese, Government is opium, and the Committee are of opinion that, in con nection with this import, more could perhaps be done than is at present by the Hongkong Government in Safeguarding the Chinese revenue. The present system of licensing on opium farmer, leaves much to be desired, and the committee, would suggest tbul ent should give its considera

some other

the

reaching Capetown. Elsie is afterwards found

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strike,

And to art we must all bow the kneo. Will natives now use pearl powder and Their dusky complexions to clear? Orwith bumt cork shall we, Christy Minstrelized

The performances in the Gaiety, Theatre have been much above the avenge of this sort of thing as seen in India. Mr. Ferrell, as the You'll pernit me to say, that we can't go half susceptible Lord Chancellor in folanthe ins

If in future we're equal to he

variably elicited great applause, and well deser red it. Indeed it appeared to me that this by remaining out in this country as a peripatetic player. With his excellent, clent, full-ers, from Shanghai, reports weather.

all the yoyage, high south-easterly swell ioned voice, faultless articulation, and keen

Captain T. W. Groves, of the Chow histronic discernment, i should think that in a little time he would make for himself a reports-Leit Koh-Si-Chong June 15th and namie as an actor in London. That the play experience fine weather until the 29th, when was fairly good was solely due to Mr. Ferrell's

fresh N.E. to S.E;

Egales were encountered with acting, for he had no support to speak of though Mrs. Crofton did her best, and indeed high sea, continued till arrival at part. seemed to have a very good conception of the character of Iolanthe, This lady's get-up was chosen, with discrimination, and did justice both to herself and to the part she played. In shart, i fancy few, on coming away from the play could possibly feel that their four rupees hadicen thrown away,

.. be?

I haven't the slightest idea! Our ladies have long in society's throng

The lending position woll grac'd If all's to be changed, it must now be arranged

How in future they are to be placed: Will each native maid be no longer afraid'

Unveild in our streets to appear Or, will purdah now claim each fair English

Dame?

I haven't the slightest idea!

MR. J. I FERRELL AS NERO IN THE SIGN OF THE CROSS"

WEDDING AT THE UNION

CHURCH.

On Saturday morning the Union Church was the scene of a very pretty wedding, the con- tracting, parties being Mr. Harry Haynes Londe, the manager of the Hongkong Hotel, and Miss Euphemia (Elie) McMillan Donaldson, eldest daughter of W. McMillan Donaldson, Esq., of Auchengray," Lanark shire, Scotland.

Mr. Cameron officiated as best man, and the bridesmaids were Miss, Ethel Parker and Miss Dorothy (Dollie) Pennington Terrill, the bride being given away by M D Macdonald, of Kinghorn and Macdonald. The bride was attired in a dresa

The bride was conducted up the aisle by

LEGAL" INTELLIGENCE.

SUPREME.COURT:

CRIMINAL BESSIONS.

the font. WM. Goodman (Acting)

Chief Justice.)

July 3rth.

ANOTHER MURDER CASEM Thieru was an unusual number of foreigners · sent at the Court this morning, who evident- assembled to hear sentence passed upon the Un Loong murderers, who were found guilty. of white poplia trimmed with orange blossoni, un Saturday ; but before the case, was entered eis, and the bridesmaids wore charming into. "creations of white muslin and insertion over pink silk, and white lists trimmed with cliffor

Mr. Francis, Q.C., who appeated for the and tips, and chiffon strings fastened by pretty defence, asked His Lordship for an adjourn pearl brooches, the gift of the bridegroom ment of a case of murder, of which three China Mr, Macdonald, attended, by her bridesmaids to the strains of the wedding march: from; "Lohengrin rendered by Mr. R. Douglas, the organist of the church. At the conclusion of the service Mendelsolus) to be paid, Wedding March was played. The Rev. Dr. Mr. Francis, however, pointed out that special Wainwright, the temporary pastor, performed jurors were not always paid, and considering the service in a very impressive manner the gravity of the case and, that those he was Considering the inclemency of the weather defending were comparatively poor he thought there was a numerous gathering of friends and His Lordship would not enforce the payment. residents to witness the function.

Hle Honour id, that seeing the gravity of case, he thought Mr. Francis should be

a

are accused, and

His Lordship arquiesced.

Mr. Francis then asked for a special fury, His Loudship said a greeni, jury would have

in a bruised and bleeding condition by a Dutch family at the foot of a gully Tender care restored her to health, but all recollection of her former life had become a blank, and it was not until years that her, brain cells burst open and revealed the missing pages of her life. Inquiries, were made about her father, and Elsie, grown into a beautiful woman, visited the prison in which he was confined and greet ed him once again. Since his incarceration he had conducted himself in such a way as to get two years taken off the full sentence, Stephanus then wrote his brother to say

wins, seccion was held at Gideon was nightered and toplumus wout thesis argoll, wishes, of the compans the they must soon have a reckoning together, but the Hongkong Hotel, and among the various

in pursuit, taking Elsa with him. When | most noticeable was that of the Rev. Dr. Wailea getting close on the trail of Gideon, Stephanus wright, who preposed the health of the bride. saw in front of him a band of warlike bushmen, and bridegroom, Jemarking that the numerous. but suddenly one of them sprang forward to and costly presente which he beheld were evid meet him. To his surprise he discovered the ences of the high esteem- in which the bride- bushman 10 be Kanu, the boy who had groom, as manager of such a large concern, was more said that taken Elsio to Capetown, On losing Elsie | held, and he sincerely hoped that as efficiently judgement on that occasion Kanu joined a band of. as Mr. Haynes managed that important and The 195 bushpeople and had lived with them up flourishing, hostelry of the Fast, so Mrs. H.y to the time he met Stephanus in pursuit would prove her efficiency by managing her 37th

of Gideon Togellier they went in search of newly-make husband in the future. The bride-

the fleeing brother and eventually came upon iwell depicted scene of brotherly

the author

Stephanus

groomi

brid and

in tintable terms

proposed the health of the pied with that of the best man, (the bride of-light

allowed what he asked for

ve

SENTENCE NOT YET!

Mr. Slade

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·Captain Fujiki, of the steamship Kachidate Maru, from Kutchinotza, reports - From Kut- chinotzu to Hongkong during first part of voyage had fine weather and light winds and during latter part moderate SE, winds with big swell."

Captain R. Crawford, of the Propontis, re- ports-Had moderate S.W. winds to Padaran,

·light variable winds from there to Varella. From Varella, to N. of Paracels' light to.ma- doderate N,W. winds. From Paracels to pot, hand gales-N. E. to $.5., hewy squalls and rain with dark cloudy weather, barometer | falling to 29.40.

NOTANDA

CALENDAR.

JULY.

Meteorological means based on fifteen years' observations to 1895;

Barometer

Thefinometer

Humidity

Rainfall

*** 29.738

TO-DAY.

WEATHER REPORT.:

Barometer:

Temperature

Humidity

Rainfall..

.81.0 .83.0

Our dute se, da date al

29.71:

82 62.1

*29.64

83

0.23

TO-DAY.

Mondis, 3rd July, 1899, Chinese-2014 of 5th moon of 251 year of

Kwang-sti.

Sun-Rises

skr. zumin. bhgmin. High water-Morning all shr, “smin.

Afterupen Ohr, sóumin.

· Low water--Morning...... okr. gomin.

- Afternoon Alltrohr, qymin--

ÄNNIVERSARIES.

1842-Allempted assassination of the Queen

by Jolin Bean,

1844-Treaty of Wangħi signed, 1866-Battle of Sadowa..

1880-General Gordon arrived in Hongkong.

on his way to visit Li Hung-chang 1890--Prince Phanurangsi and suite grrived in

Hongkong

897-Death of air. 1. M. Armstrong, Gavern-

ment Auctioncer:- 1898–Aguinaldo proclaims the Republic of the Philippines and assumes office as Pre- sident-Adiniral Sampson destroyed Spanish fleet under Admiral Cervert at Santiago s

TO-MORROW.

Tuesday, 4th July, 1899. .

Independence Day.

Chinese 27th of 5th moon of 25th your of

Kang-si

Sun Rises

* Sets

The steamer funkal from Glasgow, and Liverpool passed the Canal on the 23rd June and may be considered due at Singapore on or about the 12th inst..

The P. & O. S. N. Co.'s steamer Goromände! left Singapore for this post on the 1st inst. at 1 Pan with the Outward English mall, and ist due here on the 6th inst. at about 8 amant

The Canadian Pacific Railway Co's steamer R.M.S; Empress of India arrived at Nagasaki this morning at 6 and will leave the same day at 4 pm. for Kebe, where she is due to arrive to-morrow, the 4th inst, at 8 pm.

HONGKONG AND WHAMPOA DOCK RETURNS, Isla de Cuba..at Isla de Lazen HM.S. Tweed... Progress" aliji Liberal

D. Juan Austria

Kowloon Dock.

Cosmopolitan

PASSED THE KAL Outward-16th Jo” Menelaus, Oceanten, Willenberg.

20th Fine-Indrani, Argyll Alaka, Bowday, Dề Louico. 23rd June-Ben- Gene. 27th June Trinkat, Needles. | 30th: June Formosa, Tristo, Alesia,

Homeward 7th, June Clarens garry, indus, Heidelburg.

Shipping.

Akrivals.

Glen-

HANOI, French steamjer, 738, P. Menård, "1st | July,Haiphong 28th June, and Hoihow 30th, General.-A. I. Monty, CHOWTAI, British steanier, K, 115, T. W. Groves,

2nd July,—Bangkok via Koh-si-chang 25th - - June, Rice and General Yuen Fat Hong. PROPONTIS, British str. 1,390 R. Crawford, nd July, Saigon 27th Juits, Rice, and General Heung Sing Steamship Com BELGIAN KING, British steamer, 2,176, Thos. Weiss, 2nd July, San Diego (Cal.] 31st May, GeneralButterfield & Switc CAR, German stranier, 675 A. Hansen, and - July,Haiphong, and Hoihow 1st July,

General-Jebsen & Co se st LOYAL, German steamer, 1,237, Lörensen, and July-Canton 2nd July, Ballast—Sander, Wieler & Co. MgYN NANYANG, German steamer, 983, Th. Lehmann, and Jaly, Talunfoo via Amoy” und. Swamw 1st July, General,--Douglas, Lap-

RACHIDATE MARU, Japanese steamer, 2, 143, 5. Fujuki, and July-Kutchiñotzu 27th June, Coal-Mitsui Bussan Kaisha- STANFIELD, British bark, 576, Wilson," 2nd July, Rajongzoth June, Timber-Master Jason, British steainer, 1,369 W. F. Lyceit,

3rd July,Penang 25th June, General Butterfield & Swire.

AMBRIA, German steamer, 3,268, Burmeister,

3rd July,Shanghar 29th June, General Carlowitz & Co.

FEL-CONG, Chinese steamer, 930, J. Symons,

3rd July,Canton end July, General, EEC, M. S, N, Co.

TIENTSIN, Britisir steamer, 2,5551 F. FORK,

3rd-July-Bombay-vja Singap, June, General.-P. & O. S. N YAMAGUCHI MARU, Japanese steami

2018 -.R. Nuñome, 31d gly-Bombay 15th June,”

and Singapore 27th, Twist and C Nippon Yusen Kaisha DEIKE RICEVERS, Kerman stea

Behlo 3rd July

General Carlowitz LYERMOON, dennan ateame

mand, 3rd TtlyShi GeneralSlemssen de

--| TAIWAN, British steamer, shr, aimin vidm July, Canton 3rd July: Gone "Ohr, armin."""" | Butterfield & Sirer

y ! High water-forming qua 5hr, 53mia. Afternoon Shergill Low water-Mornings the omin

glarhri 37mins CANNIVERSARIES ★ SA 1776-American Declaration of Independence. 1850-Integrity of Denmark guaranteed 1863-Vicksburg surrendered to the Federals. 1875 The doorkeeper of Shanghai mission 1879-General Grant presented to the Mikado. 1884-Telegraphiable between Hongkong and.

Macao completed 1896-Public entry of the Tsar and Tsarina

into St. Petersburg French Atlantic Lliner. La

collided with ship Cromartshire in

EASTERN

steam

Ell d Gibby Livingst KIUKIANG-British

old; std: July Butterfield & Switer SIBIRIA German steaner,

ord-fuly,Hambu note 28th June,

Clearances at the Kongnam, British sits, „Fiskur, Clunese

Daphne Gerr

"Hubel, British"

1898 f

urgoyle

Chinshan, British

Slam, Danish str

the Allantc... boq lives lost?

AGENDA

July

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force

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