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· PRESSMEN AT DINNER...
HONGKONG JOURNALISTS, ASSOCIATION Members of the newly-formed Journalists Association spent a most enjoyable evening at the Hongkong Hotel- last Saturday on the occasion of the inaugural dinner The Pier sident, Mr. T. H. Reid (Editor, China Mail) accupied the chair, and there were also present Messrs. P. W. Sergeant (Editor, Daily Press), Douglas Story (Edi'or. South China Morning Post), B. A. Saewin (Fditor, Hongkong Telt graph), W. H. Donald, J. W. Bains (China Mail), E. B. Helme. E. Erskine, T. Swaby
of rceiving stolen property and Tong, fo: guilty. His Lordship sentenced Nam Kan to three years' haid labour and to receive 24 strokes with the birchy, and Ip Sung to eighteen months' imprisonment.
ANOTHER ROBBERY WITH VIOLENCE.
Though they are often blamed, they are not the worst people in the Colony. My own ex peries ces that when approached courteously they have replied courteously, even if not always able to give the information desired. There are in every Government department gentlemen who will oblige you to the fullest extent of their
Wong Chun and Kang Tam were charged on indictment with robbery with violence and powers; and when you hive more experience has begot motual trust, you will regret, as took place on the 23rd of November, 1963, at a of each other and your respect for each other with receiving stolen property. The crime have often dene, the petulant criticism of callous rath, At to the social side of the Association, dwelling house at Chaiwan. The prisoners Assaulted a man named Shing Fat, äl the house indy day on behalf of the older members, that is question and sole from him a mum of $350, we welcome the opportunities it will give for they also made away with property, to the social intercourse- f knowing each other value of $25, belonging to Cheung Ki who was outside the colam of our respective news- papers. It so bap, that there have been living in the same building. The property was recovered by the police from a sampan in Quarry many new arrivals during the past twelve Bay, Prisoners pleaded not guilty, and the fol comers, and none perh pa more cordially than
R. C, N. Padfield, P. Simcock, J. Rodger, A. A.da the members of the s aff of Hongkong's new daily. (Applause). The personat influence of Reza, A. D. Humphreys, P. M. N. da Silva. the newcomers is already felt in our journalistiche Attorney, eneral Blated that at e a house at. Chaiwan, assaulted the accu- life. They have brightened us; they have date aforementioned, several men broke into made us all more alert, and we hope they will
pants, one of whom was permanently injured. It was, thanks to this man, that the two appreciate our ritons to keep ahead of them Professional valry need not breed personal
prisoners were arrested, for, on the oth at Shaukiwan and they were arrested. When they were captured a bundle containing some. of the stolen property was found in the boat. The occupants of the house gave evidence concerning the robbery and identified the pri soners. Witnesses were called for the prisoners and the case wis proceeding when we went to
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Cezard,
The toast li t was opened by the President proping The King.
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The President, having made a few introduc.
Chun Ley Kum, of Australia and the Straits ory remarks, then said-It is not my intention enmity. (Hear, hear). It is one of the bast, November, he recognised them in a boat $1.40 Settlements, and JARS ARCHIBALD PEACH, Imperial Maritime Customs, only son of the late James Peach, Stretton Lodge, Brisbane.
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[131 DEATH. On the 15th instant, at l'allunjee House, 1.70 Canton, REX, the only and dearly beloved child of Reginald and Edith Thomas, aged 1 year [1-3 and 16 days.
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Hongkong, MONDAY, JANUARY 18, 1904-
LOCAL-AND-GENERAL.
features of journalism that professional rivals have always found a common platform. Our Association does not aim at abolishing rivalry or to level down to dull uniformity; it will not destroy ind vidunity. But it seeks to reconcile, to give us opp riunities for meeting and knowing each other, and to proinote that good fellowship, helpfulness and mutual respect which are characters ties of our profession, and to del autalatively with certain questions that arise where our profession, as such, comes into contact with public life in this Colony of Hongkong (Applause).
SUCCESS,
inflict upon you a long isan,val address. At the same time, I should like to make a few re- marks bearing upon the inauguration of this Association and the objects it has in view. We do not care for outside opinion, but it may be just as well, at the outset of our career, in dispel some of the mistaken notions that have come into existence with regard to to as an Associa tion. In the first lace, the idea is prevalent that we have banded ourselves together to make an onslaught on Bongkong society. As your Mr. E. A. Snewin, Hon. Secretary and Trea surer, replyerg on behalf of the Association, never accurred to us. As I understand the referred to the unanimity which the members objects of this Association, there is no intention had displayed when the idea of banding them selves togethews-firs: mentioned, and said on the part of the journalists of Hongkong to
that with the advent of many new Pressmen in indulge in aggressive action against any class the Colony it seemed a most opportune time for or individual in this community. ([[ear, bear), the ina guration of such a body. He was sure We have-joined ourselves-together-beaufo-we--that if t-ideals-were-futhfully earned cut and feel that we have common interests which can the rules strictly adhered to there was no rea best be served by unity of action. We have son why the Hongkong Journalist Associa THE Q.S.K. pays an interim dividend for the formed this Association because felt that tion should not flourish and meet with every we could achieve certain objects which, as last half-year of 5 per cent.
individuals, we have not yet -chieved and Mr. P. W. Sergeant toasted the President, are never likely to achieve We con'em. and referred to the great regret felt among the plate certain reforms that will make for jurnalists of langkong at the approaching the consideration, comfort and conveni departure of rs. Reid after so many years ence of journalists and lighten their labour service in the Colony. He also mentioned the white enabling them, to co.fer benefits upon necessity, which had long existed for such-an- the public. (Applause). We.seek opportuni-Association, and expressed his confidence in ties for self-improvement, opportunities for the excellent results it was hound to attain. social intercourse, opportunities for combining
In reply, Mr. Reid alluded to the harmonious all sections of our profession. We have a high relations at preser subsisting between the regard for it, and it is our intention to en- newpapers of the Colony, "and gave several We on her voyage from Bangkok to Hong-deavour to keep out of it those who would not amusing anecdotes ilustrative of the anta kong on the 12th inst., at 5 am, near Cape be a credit to any profession. But while weganism prevalent in earlier days. Padaran, the s.s. Pabnam shipped a shark have these objects in view, we nie 'n to adopt R policy very much in favour at the prescut time. welve feet long with a heavy sea
That is the policy of re aliation, (Applause). It may be unorthodox Christianity, but it seems to me that very litile can be gained in this ble by turning the other cheek. If anyone hits us, we mean to hit back. (llear, hear). We are not to be mistaker for bullies standing in a ring inviting a fight. But it may as well be known now as later that if any superior person' imagines that can hit unfurly any of our fraternity he trust bear the corises ences.
THE funeral of the Empress Dwager of Corea on the 9th was to cost that impoverished country _V600,000
THE Craigengower C. C. beat the R. A. on Saturday by one wicket and 97 runs. scores were Craigengower 146, R. A. M. C. 49.
M. C.
The
We regret to announce the death of Mrs. R. H. S. WATSON & CO., Stephenson which took place, through blood
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poisoning, at the Government Civil Hospital to-day. The funeral will take place to-morrow.
THE following is the return of visitors to the WESE AND SPIRIT MERCHANTS.City Hall Library and Museum for the week
ending 17th January, 1904 :—
Library Museum 218 88 85 2,497
303 2,585
Hongkong, 9th January, 1904.
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scas, Boats on the star-board side were smash- ed to match-wood by the heavy seas and two boals on the port side were broken and almost completely wrecked and other minor damages sustained.
There is a tendency in certain places 14 sneer at the newspaper man as if he were a being of a peculiarly obnoxious nature, Now am not prepared to stand up for every meniser of our profession. There are some and they have usedly graduated in some other walk of life- who, having lost their own self-respect, have brought discredit upon their fellows. Bul taking the profession as it is represented in
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TURF TOPICS,
A stated in my "notes" of Saturday, entries for the forthcoming races closed on the 16th inst., at 5 p.m. As far as I have been able to ascertain the entrants for the Derby do not exceed twenty in number, but many owners are represented. There are no less than ten owers entering ane pony each. Three stables contest for the Blue Ribbind of the meeting with two representatives each. Mr. Buxey tops-the-lt-with-four Roses, whose-perform ances so far have been watched with the keen. est interest by the early frequenters of the turf This owner, with truly sportsmanlike instinct, does much to sustain hi splendid tradition on the local turf and their are many more who would be glad of his success next February besides
EARLY BIRD.
THE FISCAL PLEBISCITE.
RESULT.
The result of the plebiscite which has been taken in the Chamber of Commerce Room, City Hall, during the past few days, to ascer Mr. E. B. Helmie proposed. "Our Newtain the views of British subjects resident in the comers, who, besaid, were heartily welcomed by Colony on the fiscal policy now being enun the older members of the profession in Hong crated by Mr. Chamberlain was made known kong.
to-day as follows:--
For ...
*** 392 Against
20 The following telegram was despatched to Mr. Chamberlain to-day-
Mr. Douglas Story made a capital speech in reply, and thanked those present for the warm greeting which had been extended to him and his colleagues, and which, he assured them, was most sincerely appreciated. He was a very strong supporter of the Association which, he was certain, would be of immense benefit not only to the present members, but to those who
follow hereafter.
Mr. W. 11. Donald" proposed the health of the visitor, M. Cezard, a French caricaturist who had been invited to attend. Mr. Sergean, supported the toast, and alluded in eulogistic terms to the trench Press.
Mr. G. Manington replied on behalf of M. Cezard, and said that after such a galaxy of brilliant speakers he could only modestly ex-
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"Right Honourable Joseph Chamberlain Birmingham days plebiscite of merchants bankers shipping representatives and others
British subjects resident here taken here for or against your Fiscal Policy from Imperial not local standpoint result 392 for 20 against Sir C. P. Chater, Hongkong."
MILE FLAT RACE..
1 will be remembered that, at the Taikoo (scratch) open to all comers for prizes pre- sented by the China Sugar Refinery Staff, Messrs. G. Fenwick & Co., and Mr. Ah Poi Mr. W. Bains addressed a few words was declared "No race" owing to a misunder standing between the competitors. The race on behalf of the Juniors and wiced their ap
was run again, at, Taikoo, on Saturday after přeciation of the objects of the Association.
The remainder of the evening was devoted on. There were five starters, viz. D. Kinnaird, J. J. Watson P. Jordan, S. M. to harmony, and the Pressmen of the Colony Moore, and A. Darby. these men ran a wait showed their abilities as entertainers with ning match for the first three laps, when Watson small success, nearly every member present forced his way to the front and maintained the contributing either a song or a recitation. lead. On the fifth round Moore fell out, fol. Mr. Erskine presided at the piano.
lowed, in the sixth, by Darby, About 200 yards from the winning tape Kinnaird put on a spuit, JANUARY CRIMINAL SESSIONS. passing Watson on the straight, and winning
the race by about five yards in 5m. 16 secs.
THE Br. $.5. Indravelli which arrived at Victongkong to-day-by men who have worked press the sincere thanks of their guest and his sports on Saturday, the one mile flat race on the staff of the leading newspapers of own personal satisfaction at contributing in a England and the Colonies-I think I may small measure to the success of the entente fairly claim for it that it stands very bich indeed. cordiale. It never stood higher; and when I look back on tweke years of journalism in this Colory I feel that I can honestly congratulae iny con- bières on the position they now accopy, even with all its drawbacks and its inheritance of the sins of others. I appeal to you as journ alists to maintain the credit of your profession. Do not allow yourselves to be made the cats- paws of the petty cliques and jealous busy- bodies that are present in every communny. Believe me, as one with a greater experience of life than most of you, and a longer experi-. ence of Hongkong than any of you, that you will gain more res ect-the respect that is worth having-by pursuing an independent and honest course in your daily routine, whether it be in the humbler duties of chronicling the
THESS Rinjun Maru which arrived at Victoria, B. C., 21st November, from Yokohama, had a very stormy voyage, and for five days she was rolling from beam to beam in an easterly gale. Four days prior to arrival her steering gear be came deranged, and the steamer was caught in the trough of the sta She was on her beam end, her port rail being buried. It was feared for some time she would turn turtle. Other than the small damage due to flooding she daily occurrences of the place, rin endeavour said that he would not present an indicknent
sustained little injury.
THE VOLUNTEER CONCERT
- The concerts arranged in connection with the Hongkong Volunteer Corps drew so many people to the parade ground on several even- ings during the summer months that the management felt justified in securing the Theatre Royal for another entertainment on Saturday. The public showed its appreciation of the movement by attending the performance in large numbers and listening to the varied items of a pleasing programme, rendered by the artists in a manner creditable both to them selves and to the organisers. The concert opened by the band of the 10th Mabratta Light Infantry playing "Love in Idleness," after which Mr. G. H. Edwards sang An April Birthday" for which he was deservedly ap
The January Criminal Sessions opened this morning before His Lordship Sir Wm. Good- man, Chief Justice.
The Attorney-General, Sir H. 8, Berkeley,
THE NATIONAL BANK OF
CHINA, LIMITED.
Following is the report of the directors to against Fong Tan Wong Mun and Wang the thirteenth ordinary annual general meet Cheung and requested that they should be ising of shareholders to be held at the offices charged, in consequence the prisoners were liberated by proclamation.
of the Bank, Victoria Buildings, Hongkong Saturday, 30th inst., at noon.
To the shareholders of the National Bank of China, Limited.
Gentlemen, the directors have now the plea
Total.,
10,00 1,00
54,84,803 95
PROFIT AND LOSS ACCOUNT.
Year ending 31st December, 1903. Clarkes, directors fees, salaries, &c. $129,311,67 Amount to be paid to re-
serve fund..........
Dividend account, pro-
posed payment of $ico. per share on· 40 453 *shares (3/6 par *hure in London at Exchange of 19)
Balance to be carried-for-
$60,000.00
50,000.00
ward to next account... 21.668.8): 163,574.80
Total...
Balance brought forward from last
Gross earnings for year ending 31st
December, 1903........
Total...
$191,881,87 v
$ 15.613,80
*****276,27-07 ..$191,88;187
On the 252. January, 1901, our capital and re-
serve fund: will stand as follows me,
5pco.co Capital, fully paid founders' shares 3 Cap tal, partly paid ordinary shates 2,157,493-32 Capital reserve fund.......... 191,973-33 Reserve fundingomaner
Total,...
J. SCOTT HÅRSTON, Chairman, JULIU FOCKE,
HAN KIT SHAN, Í
GEO. W. F. Playfair,
-- Chief Manager.
H. PINCKNEY,
Chief Accountant
175.533 35
$2,530,000.00
Directors,
In accordance with the provisions of the Com panies Act, 1909, we cert fy that all our require- ments as auditors has been complied with, and we report to the shareholders that we have audited the above balance sheet with the boks in Hongkong and the certified returns fom London. la our opinion such balance sheet is full and fair containing the particular, re- quired by the regulations of the company, and is properly drawn up so as to exhibit a true and
as shown by the books of the company. correct view of the stale of the company's affairs.
The audit in London has been carried out as usual and certified by Messrs. Deloitte, Dover, Griffiths and Co., Chartered Accountants.
The London accounts have been made uɔ and audited to Nóvember 30th, 1903.
R. CHATTERTON WILCOX; } Audito's.
A. R. LOWE, C.A., Hongkong, Bih January 1904
CROWN LAND SALE..
Türes lots of Crown land-two at Shaukiwin and one on the Bowen Road-were put up for sale by public auction at the offices of the Public Works Department this afternoon, No interest was evinced in the sale, only the applicants bidding for the respective lots bey sought to obtain from the Government.
THE SHAUKIWAN LOTS were 1. L. Nos. 399 and 400. Their respective areas are 910 and 1,250 square feet. In the case of the first it was bought by Mr. Tang Keng, the well-known contractor, fat $499, ie, $20 above the upset price. The same purchaser secured the second lot also at Sao above the reserve of $625, '
I. L. 1711 is situated on the Bowen Road, with the following boundary measurements, viz, N. 347; S. 200, 37; E 170 and W. 102. The area is 40,347 square feet and the annual property was Mr. Yeung Sai Ngam to whom it Crown rent $278. The only bidder for this
was knocked down for $10,c86. The under- taking he has entered into with the Govern ment is to spend a sum of not less than
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sure to submit to you the accounts and balance-$25,000 in rateable improvements on the site within two years from the day of sale, sheet for the year ending 31st December, 1903. besides paying Government $750 for con-
The gross profits, including $15,613.50 brought forward from last year, are $291,885.87, nection of house drain to the sewerage system which, after deducting all charges, allowing fur of the city. bad and doubtful debts, and writing $4,000 off furniture account, leaves a net profit of $ 62,574 8
ang to form pablic opinion. There are in this community as there are in every commu ily -prople who are ever ready to take advantage of a newspaper to serve their own selfish ends. It is not always easy to see their object. Such
ROBBERY WITH VIOLENCE persons may be counted among the enemies of the Pres. (Hear, bear). On the other hand, The accused, Man Kan, Ip Sing and Tong there are in Hongkong some men in public life On were charged on indictment with, on the and it is to be regretted that their number is 29th November 1903, assaulting two women, Dot larger who have accomplished much with Lo Ki and fin Moi, and with stealing a quint- the aid of the Press. With your belp, they ity of j-wellery and two gold coins from them. will be able to accomplish still greater reforms, All accused were also charged, on a second and I hope that after each of you has spent count, with receiving the stolen property. twelve years in Hongkong you will be able to The Attorney-General prosecuted and the pri. look back with a sense of satisfaction and be soners were und-tended. The following jury was able to say that you have helped in your small called and sworn:-L. Gibbs, J. Ferguson, R. W.
This the directors propose to deal with as way to the achievement of these successes. Houghton, il. T. Richardson, R. Fackhim, G. Much might be said in this connection about F. Everuis and W. Wadeken. Sir.S. Berke- follows:-To pay a dividend of $2.00 per share the power of the Freas and the willingness of ley opened the case and stated that on Novem-(in London 3/6) absorbing $80,906.00, to place the Press of Hongkong to co-operate in what ber 19th last, about 5.30 in the afternoon, $60,000.00 10 reserve, and to carry forward ever is likely to contribute to the improvement three men, who the Crown believed wer the $21.668.80. of the Colony, and those who reside here, with prisoners, gained entry to a house in. W nebai, out distinction of class, creed or colour. Much of which the rccupants were the two women might be said ab ut the profession in a broader aforementioned. They terrified the women sense, of the distinguished men who have threatening to murder them if they call deemed it no disgrace to he wrking journed for, assistance, they also menaced them succeeded in
Mr. Chow Tung- Shang retires in rolation alists. but you know, and the public should with knives, and thus plauded. Miss Murray Bain was recalled for
know, that the changes in the status of the securing a considerable quantity of jewellery from the Head Office Hoard, and Mr. Stuart her rendering of "May Day," and similar hon-profession which we have witnessed in Hong- and other property, after which they with Worley, K.C., M., from the London Com- DEVELOPING and PRINTING
our was accorded Bombardier Stephenson for kong are only a reproduction of what has been drew and escaped. Thanks to the informa.mittee, and being eligible for re-election offe
The accounts at the Head Office have been UNDERTAKEN for AMATEURS.a comic contribution, Lieut. G. P. Lammer happening at Home since the days when Thaction they had received, the police, on the themselves accordingly.
for bis singing of "Star of My Heart," Mrs, keray pourtrayed Captain Shandon. People day following the crime, visited a brothel and
are beginning to recognise that journalism is found several articles of jewelery, subsequently audited by Mr. R. C. Wilcox and Mr. A. R GOOD WORK.
A. Ough for a most cleverly played violin solo, no longer the last refuge of the incapable and identified as part of the property stalen the Lowe, Chartered Accountant, in London by and Mr. P. W. Goldring who, despite a cold, the disreputable. In all walks of public life, previous evening. Nam Kan and Ip Sung Messrs. Deloine, Dever, Griffiths and Co,
were found in the house and arrested. The
Chartered Accountants. contributed the vocal item "Phyllis is my only journalists take a foremost place. But it is not
Your obedient servant, joy." Owing to indisposition Mr. II. Amandet because of their profession, nor in spite of it. Crown would produce evidence proving that
J. SCOTT HARSTON, Each one of us must win respect for himself. the objects found in the brothel were brough
Chairman: Tozer was unable to attend and give bis song.
I have taken the liberty of indicating some of there by Nam Kan who gave them to one of
Hongkong. 8th January, 1904.
BALANCE-SHEET, 31ST DECEMBER, 1903. Liabilities.
KITCHEN UTENSILS, and
HOUSEHOLD REQUISITES.
PHOTOGRAPHIC DEPARTMENT.
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PAKPAIRS PROMPTLY ATTENDED TO.
ABC.
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TELEPONE, 233.
Hongkong, 20th March, 1903.
After further selection by the band, J. M.
Morton's laughable one-act farce, entitled Ticklish Times, was given, the characters taking their respective parts with considerable ability, and producing from the play all the humour intended by the writer. The full cast was as follows
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the ways by which you can win respect for
the inmates. 'p Sung was with her in a
Before cubicle when arrested. Evidence would also be yourselves and for your profession, sitting down, I should like to say a word ortwo given to the effect that priso ers were together to the younger members, who are most of them on the day the robbery was commisted and new to Hongkong and its ways. You will not that within a short time of the crime they had find here the same facilities for gathering news left the brothel together. Nam Kan had that exist in England or Austraila, A reporter's admitted, that he had been in possession of value is gauged by the use he makes of the some of the stolen property, declaring that facilities at his hand. While I would not it had been given to him by another advise you to pocket every insuli, I would man to keep for him. Evidence was then. remind you of your duly to your employerskiven by the two women, victims of-the and to the public. Your opportunity for Crime, who identified the articles recovered hitting back will come, if the other fellow by the police. Other witresses, occupants of lives long enough. You will not find the the brothel, then identified the prisoners as Janter (Watch smuggler). Bon kephenson. officinis so, nendy to impart information as the men who had visited the house on the 29th
Sir William. Romany" (a)
Jacobite leader) Bodkins (a- retired linen?
draper)
Laumerlot Griggt
Corp. Hays.
Maj. Chapman.
Northonte.
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(in the departure of Mr. C. Ewens, Mr. Harsion was "lected a director, and on the departure of Mr. Lauts, Mr. Julius Focks was again elected a director; these changes will require your confirmation.
Authorized Capital
750 founders' shares of
Leach 99925 ordinary shares of
£10 each. 999,250
£1,000,000
5,000,00
Framed Capital (laid down in the East *52 39.)
750 founders' share of £1 each-fully 111 Constable rate 190 rokmiselt ka Danby
meh holding's conresponding position in Log- and 30th November, and evidence was led con
paid, £750.....$ MM. Grices
land or Australia. Do por blame the Noù cerning the capture of the first two prisoners Mr. Bean Winifred (wife of Sir Wil M. Chichester every lit
Lek Could bear in mind that they occupy here, in i in the same place,
40.453 ordinary. shares of Lioeach ob. Hare they.. This' closed the case for the Crown. The jury,
always after retiring, brought in the following verdict į —a paid up,
Nam Kan, guilty of robbery, p Sung, guilty in 6333,624 (---.-... 2,157,493-32
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SHIPPING AND MAILS.
MAILS DUE. American (Dorit } to-morrow. Indian (Lightning) to-morrow. Canadian (Empress of India) to-morrow, Australian (Tsinan) 21st inst, German (Gera) and inst Indian (Kumsang) 25thling/ American (Siberia) 4th prox. American (Copiirizth prox.
The s.3. Tremont arrived at Victoria, BC,
on toth inst.
The O. &.0. S. S. Co.'s sa. Doric with mail, &c, left Shanghai for this port on Saturday, at 11 am, and is due here on Tuesday evening.
The H. AL. 13. C. Ferd., Lafety, from Hamburg, left Singapore for this port on 16th inst., pm., and may be expected here on 3rd
inst
The P. M. S. S. Cols 1.4. Siberia with mails, &c, left San Francisco for this port via Hono lulu, Yokohama, Inland Sea, Kobe, Nagasaki and Shangbai, on yih inst, ghana Agui
The O. & O. Ca's a.s. Coplie with mails, &c, left San Francisco for this port via. Hono lulu, Yokohama, Inland. Sea, Kobe, Nagasaki and Shanghai on 15th last."
The Imperial German Mail ss. Geră cărty- ing the fierman Mail, with dates from Berlin of the 22nd ult., left invapore on Sunday, af 9 am, and may be expected here on aand inst., at 4.p..AN
The C/ P. R. Co's six fimpress of India arrived at Shanghai at 10 30 p.m., on 16th fast, and left'azain at io jo a'm., Sunday, for Hong- kong where she is due to arrive at 4 pm, on
The C. P. R. Co's ña. Empress of China - arrived as Shanghai at 10 30 p.m., on rith inst a left gains 830 pm Saturday, for Nagasaki where she is due to arrive si 7 8.m., on 18th stage
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