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Malls.

COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES.

PAQUEBOTS POSTE FRANCAIS.

STEAM FOR BAIGON, SINGAPORE, BATAVIA, POINT DE GALLE, ADEN, SUEZ, ISMAILA, PORT SAID, NÁPLES,

AND MARSEILLES;

ALSO,

PONDICHERRY, MADRAS AND

CALCUTTA.

AN SATURDAY,

the 27th May, 1876. at Noon, the Company's 8. B. AVA, Commandant FLEURIAIS, with MALLS, PASSENGERS, SPRIE, and UARGO, will leave the Port for the above places.

Cargo and Specle will be registered for London as well as for Marseilles, and ac- .cepted in transit through Marseilles for

the principal places of Europe.

Shipping orders will be granted till noon, Cargo will be received on board until 4P.M., Specte and Parcels until 3 F.M. on the 28th May, 1876. (Parools aro not to be sent on board; they must be left at 'the Agency's Office.)

To-day's Advertisements.

FOR FOOCHOW.

The British Steamship

“FANCOUVER,”. Captain SHAW, will be de- spatched as above" on SA- TURDAY, the 27th Inst., at 8 pm, - For Freight or Passage, apply to

JARDINE, MATHESON & Co.,

Agents Hongkong, May 25, 1876. - -

FOR YOKOHAMA, The Steamship

«ZORNE,"

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Capt. BUTCHER, will leave for the above Pori on SATUR

DAY, the 27th Instant, at 3.3.

For Freight or Passage, apply to

JARDINE, MATHESON & Co.,

Agentsi Hongkong, May 25, 1876. my27

PUBLIC AUCTION. -

THE Undersigned has received instruo

THE CHINA MAIL.

PASSENGERS.

ARRIVED.

Por Chefoo, 35 Chinese. Per Kara, 19 Chinese. For Lorne, 30 Chinese.

Fer Yung Ching from Shanghal, 24 Chinese.

Per Howsang, from Oblakiang, 8Chinone.

DEPARTED.

Per Louglas, for Swatow, Messrs. J. K. Davis and Berton; for Amoy, Mr Wm. Allanson; for Foochow, Mesars J, P. Paroira, J. McLeod, and 200 Chinese,

Per Kjobenhavn, for Bangkok, 1 Cabin and 20 Chinese.

SHIPPING REPORTS. The British steamer Karo reports: From Singaporo had fine weather with light winds and much rain throughout. Fasted P. & O. Str. Hindostan on the 23rd bound South.

The British steamer Lorne reports: Had moderately fine weather from London to Singapore, thence to Hainan light soutberly winds, and frora Hainan to port moderate easterly winds with much rain.

THE Undersigns the Public Auction, throughout the paasage.

Contents and value of Packages are re-on quired.

For further particulars, apply at the Company's Office.

G. DE CHAMPEAUX,

Acting Agent. Hongkong, May 20, 1876.

For Sale.

FOR BALE.

my 27

ANISH BEER from the Tronos

FABRIKKER.

DAN

LANE, CRAWFORD & Co. Hongkong, May 15, 1876.

my30

FOR SALE.

FRIDAY,

The Chinese steamer Yung Uhing reports: Had light N.N.E. winds and fine weather On the 22nd passed a German gunboat, and on the 24th one of the Glen line of steamers, and the

the 2nd of June, 1876, at Noon, at the S. S. MacGregor, both bound North. Harbour Master's Office,—

1

The Government Steam Launch

“BLANCHE"

The Launch is very Strongly Built of Teak, with Copper Fastenings. Speed 7 miles an hour. The Boiler is nearly now, and she is fitted with fresh water Tanks and Iron Coal Bunkers.

The Launch is capable of carrying 43 Passengers when going outside the Harbour, and 61 when plying inside the Harbour, Order for inspection can be obtained by applying to the Harbour

200 Cake CLARUT from BORDEAUX, Master.

Apply to

LANDSTEIN & Co. Hongkong, March 10, 1876,

To-day's Advertisements.

FOR SHANGHAL.

The Steamship

"AMOY,"

G. H. DREVES, Master, will be despatched for the shove Port

on SATURDAY, the 27th Inst., at ip.m.

For Freight or Passage, apply to

SIEMSBEN & Co.

Rongkong, May 25, 1876.

FOR SHANGHAI. The Steamship

my

"KARO," Captala PISANEY, will be despatched for the above Port

on the 27th Instant, at 4 pm,

For Freight or Passage, apply to

MEYER & Coy. Agente. Hongkong, May 26, 1878. my27

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FOR. SWATOW, AMOY & FOOCHOW.

The Steamship

"NAMOA,”

Captain WreroBY, will ba despatched for the above Ports on TUESDAY, the 30th Instant, at

10a.xx.

For Freight or Fusange, apply to

DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co.

my30 Hongkong, May 25, 1876.

FOR SINGAPORE AND PENANG.

The Steamship

"CHEOPS,"

Captain DEYREN, will be de. spatched for the above Forts on TUESDAY, the 30th Instant, st 4 p.m.

For Freight or Passage, apply to

AB YON. Hongkong, May 26, 1876.

FOR FOOCHOW (DIRECT.) The British Ship

THERMOPYLE"

my30

will be despatched for the above Port on or about tho

3let Instant.

For Freight or Passage, apply to

ADAMSON, BELL & Co.,

Agents.

Hongkong, May 25, 1876.

FOR MANILA.

The Spanish Brig

*SAN LORENZO,” Piod. Master, will have quick despatch as abova, For Freight or Passage, apply to

·RËMEDIOS & Co. -Hongkong, May 26, 1976.

FROM LONDON AND SINGAPORE.

THE S. 6. LORNE. Capt. BoTCHER, Thaving arrived, Connig gees of Cargo are bereby informed that their Goods are being landed at their risk and store by the Undersigned at their Godowns, whence and or from the Wharf or Boats delivery may be obtained,

Cargo remaining undelivered after the 81st Instant will be subject to rent.

No Fire Insurance has been effected. Bills of Lading will be countersigned by

JARDINE, MATHESON & Co.,

Agents Hongkong, May 25, 1876, myB

8. B. KARO, FROM ANTWERP AND SINGAPORE

او بیر

CONSIGNEES of Goods by the above Steamer are hereby notified that the Carga will be landed and stored at their risk into the Godowns of the Undersigned, whence and from the Wheel or Boats delivery may be obtained.

Goods remaining in store after the Šrd Proxima will be subject to ront

Optional Cargo will be sent on, unless notice to the contrary be received before Noon To-nistroW,

Bills of Lading will be countersigned by

MEYER & Co., aigenta.

Hongkong, May 24, 1876

A

TEN DOLLARS REWARD.

Lost on STOLKÊ.

(On the 23rd Instant} SMALL Black and White. PERING Pra (Female), answers to the name of "JOSIE Aby Person giving information that will lead to her recovery will receive the above Howard.

G. B, EMORY,

-Bangkung, May 25, 1876,

TERMS OF SALE.-Cash on the fall of the hammer, and the Launch to be at the purchaser's risk on the fall of the hammer.

J. M. ARMSTRONG,

Government Auctioneer. Hongkong, May 25, 1876,

Not Responsible for Debts.

Neither

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The Chinese steamer Housang reports: First part of passage experienced southerly winds and thick weather, latter part N.E. winda with rain.

The German brig August reports: Strong N.E. winds and thick rainy weather.

POST OFFICE NOTIFICATIONS. MAILS WILL CLOSE

For SAIGON--

Per ARRATOON APOAR, st 1.30 p.m.

To-morrow, the 28th Instant. Per PERNAMBUCO, at 5 P..

morrow, the 20th Inst.

For SHANGHAI.—

To-

Per K480, at 3.30 p.m., on Saturday,

the 27th Inst.

Per AMOY, at 8.80 p.m., on Saturday,

the 27th Inst,

For SINGAPORE AND PENANG,

Per CHEOPS, at 3.30 p.m., on Tuesday,

the 80th Inst.

Jeither the Captain, the Agents, nor | MAIZN BY THE Franom PAOKELT.—

Owners will be Responsible for any The Debt contracted by the Officers or Crew of the following Feascia, during their stay in Hongkong Harbour-

ALMA, Gorman barque, Caph Lehmeyer, -Melchers & Co.

Lazze, British barque, Captain John Inokay-Broadbear, Anthony & Co.

1PHIGENIA, German barque, Captain Matzer. Wm. Pustau & Co.

MARGARITA, British ship, Capt. Owaṇa, Vogel Hagedorn & Co.

HOPE, British barque, Captain Boulton, Gibb,, Livingston & Co.

COMET, American ship, Captain William E. Bray.

BELTED WILL, British ship, Captain J. Branthwaite.

WOBAN, German barque, Capt, Meyer. Wm. Pustau & Co.

French Contract Packet Adell be despatched on SATURDAY, the 27th Instant, with Mails to and through the United Kingdom and Europe, via Marseilles; to Balgon, Singapore, Batavia, Galle, Pondi- cherry, Madras, Calcutta, Bombay, Aden, Suez, and Alexandria. The following will be the hours of losing Friday, 26th Instant.

the Mails, &c. em

Post

6 P.M., Money Order Office closos.

Office closes except the NIGHT BOX, which remains open all night, Saturday, 27th Ins'ont

7 A.M., Post Office opens for sale of Stamps, Registry of Letters, and Posting of all correspondence.

10 A.M., Registry of Letters voRRIS, 11 AM, Post Office aloses except for Late

Letters,

VINDEX, British barque, Captain Johnto Parkhouse.

RUMOON, British barque, Capt. Tinosan. Arnold, Karberg & Co,

Zo30YA, British barque, Captain Geo. Scarlett.--Gliman & Co.

TAUNTON, British ship Captain James Clark.

JOACHIM CHRISTIAN, German barque, Captain H. C. Reimer.-W. Pustau & Co. WILLARD MUDGETT, American barque, Captain J. B. Dickey.Jardine, Matheson & Co.

AcoysT, German brir, Captain P. Riis. Eduard Schollhaes & Co.

Charters Effected.

11.10 A.M., Lettors (but Letters only) addressed to the United Kingdom, Saigon, or Singapore may be posted on payment of a Late Fee of 18 canta extra postage, until 11.30 AM, when the Post Office Closes

entirely.

ALFRED LISTER,

Postmaster General. General Post Offico,

my 27 Hongkong, May 13, 1876.

MAILS BY THE UNITED STATES PACKET, The United States Mall Packet OCEANIC

General Memoranda.

SATURDAY, May 27-

[No. 4027-MAY 28, 1976.

interest and importance, viewed in regard ateamers, in consequence of the high cost to the spread of a Western civilisation of it in Calcutta this year. Some of the in the Far East. The last to have shipohandlers may make a good thing of it Noon.-French Mall leaves for Parts of European progress brought to her doors, by this additional branch to their trade.

Call and Europe.

4 p.m.-Amoy leaves for Shanghai...

4 p.m.-Kuro leaves for Shanghai. MONDAY, May 29:--

Goods per Glenfalloch undelivered after Athis date subject to rent. TUESDAY, May 30:-

10a.m. Namou leaves for Swatow,

Amoy and Fooshow.

4 p.m.-Cheops leaves for Sinaporo and

Penang. Goods per Gordon Chatte ur. Avored

after this date subject to rent. WEDNESDAY, May 31-

Thermopyla leaves for Foochow (direct)

on or about this date.

Goods por: Lorne undelivered after this

date subject to rent., THURSDAY, June 1:~~

3 p.m.Vccidental & Oriental S. S. Co.'s Steamer Oceanic leaves for Yokohama and San Francisco.

9 p.m.-Mosting of Zotland Lodge, FRIDAY, Jute 2:--

Noon-Sale of Steam Launch Blanche at

Harbour Master's Office, SATURDAY, June 3:-

Noon-English Mall leaves for Porte

of Call and Europe. Goods per Kgro undelivered after this

date mbject to rent.

TACKSDAY, June 15

hama and San Francisco.

SATURDAY, Sept, 30:

Claims against the Estate of Dang, Jane, Leong Alock, John Dodd Smith, Ah Fong, James Freeman, Tong Quang Hung Chew Ez Ki, and Felippe A. de Souza, deceased, must be proved on or before this date.

Japan has been the first to adopt it, and recent events appear to indicate that she

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will not be slow to avail herself of the The anniversary of Her Majesty's Birth. vantage ground, which she thus occupies, day was celebrated at Government House to strengthen her position and increase last night, when His Excellency the Gover hor influence with neighbouring nations.

The Formosan and the more recent Co- nor and Miss Kennedy held on "at home" reas expedition show that Japan is alive reception, at which there was a large at- to the advantages which are to be gained tendance of local and other officials, xaval by assuming a strong attitude and main- and military officers, ladies and other rest taining to the fullest the right of her dents. flag and of her subjects to respect and

Indeed, it can hardly be THE San Francisco News Letter, which has courtesy. deemed that she is free from something evidently formed a fair and independent of a spirit of conquest, and that, should view of the Chinese question in California, opportunity arise, she would be glad to

obtain territorial possessions abroad, gives a somewhat strange solution, of the However this may ultimately provi, Ja- difficulty. Mr Balley, our respected U. 8. pan seema likely to perform a useful part Consul, it says, can stop the whole thing at in being the means of doing away with a moment's notice. If this be so, we hope something of the exclusiveness of her that the Consul will at ones give the re- neighbours. She has now established

relations with Cores, and it may reason-quired Consular nod of acquiescence, and ably be supposed that this will be the impart peace to the uneasy mindɩ of the prelude to intercourse with that country affrighted Californians. heing established with Western nations

if its trade proves to be worth much Ar the Marine Court to-day W. Rotion attention. It would certainly be an

anomaly that a nation like Japan should and C. Mangis, seamen, belonging to the 3 p.m.-American Mail leaves for Yoko-njoy exclusive privileges of trade and Brit. Barque Kate Tatham, were charged iatercourse with Corea, and the time has with refusal of duty on the 23rd inst. come when Western nations should take | The defendants, who said they wished to steps for the removal of the harriers come ashore to complain about their food, which up to the present time have pre- were sent back to their ship and ordered vented our trading with the country or to forfeit 2 days' pay each. ascertaining the extent of her resources, In Corea the same difficulty has to be encountered that has been met in China and Japan, of the suspicious dislike of Orientals to foreigners; but there can be little question that these difficulties could be overcome there as they have TEE Indian packets left Caloutta on the Notine of optional cargo per Kare to be becu in other countries, and relations of 18th instant, with some 5,500 chaste oplum

MEMOS. FOR TO-MORROW. Shipping.

given at Noon.

Pernambuco leaves for Saigon.

Auctions.

Noon, --General Weekly Sale by Messrsadly owe a deal to

Lane, Crawford & Co.

TO ADVERTISERS, The attention of Advertisers is respect fully drawn to the fact that a copy of the China Moil has for some time past been placed on board of every Steamer and Bail- ing Vessel on arrival in this Harbour. Facilities which have recently been placed within the reach of Captains and Officers of ships have resulted in a material increase

T. Smith, a seaman belonging to the Brit. ship Caroline, was charged with being absent without leave and ordered to forfeit 8 days'

pay.

for the Straits and this port. The Japan, we understand, has taken the place of the Hindostan, which vessel has or was about to proceed to England for a thorough over- haul of her machinery, for which purpose,

a satisfactory and mutually advantageous character established, If this should prove to be the result of the notion taken by Japan, foreign progress will undoubt

country, which twelve years ago it would have been said showed no chance whatever of adopting European civilisation, far less of being it will be remembered, the China albo the means of spreading it to other nations. was sent home last year from Calcutta. Upon China, also, Japan is evidently This change in Messrs Apsar & Co.'s destined to exercise considerable in opium Hors will ensure a more efficient fluence in the same direction. The stolid working of the line, to the exalusion of any inhabitant of the Flowery Land, unmoved

new competitora, by anything which the despised ontor barbarians might do, is still influenced by what he sees in a near neighbour which was formerly tributary to the Dragon Throne, and which having

ture.

Taz San Francisco News Letter ways :-Dr. S. Wells Williams, of Utios, N. Y., who was for many years the Secretary of the Ameri to the Subscription List of the Mail adopted Chinese civilisation as it is now

can Legation in China, and is a perfect amongst the shipping in port and as adopting European, was, to an extent, master of the Chinese tongue, has accepted special arrangements have been made to in-similar in its customs, ideas and litera

a new professorship of Chinese language The Chinese can scarcely fail to crease the usefulness of the Shipping List

bo struck by the advances made by and literature in Yale College, which and to extend the circulation in the Bay neighbouring countries, such as Japan; is the first professorship of the kind these advantages will be at once apparent and it may be hoped that they will form that has ever been established in the United a stimulus to them to follow in the same States," As the learned doctor has re- direction.

turned to China, wo suppose that the ap- pointment referred to is an honorary one. We presume it in the same position which was spoken of some years ago as having been offered to the Rev. Dr. Legg now Professor of Chinees at Orford.

THORS- on

will be despatched DAY, the 1st June, with Maile for Japan, San Francisco, and the United States, which will be closed as follows;-

2 P.M. Registry of Letters ceases. 2.90 P.M. Post-Office closes.

to Advertinors.

Orders may be sent tó

GEO. MURRAY BAIN, China Mail Office.

The publication of this inus commenced at 7.20 p.m.

HONGKONG, THURSDAY, MAY 25, 1876...

THE SPIRIT OF THE MORNING PRESS.

Tas Band of the 28th N. G. Regiment will perform the following programme on Fri- day, the 26th Instant, in the Public Gar dens, commencing at 5 o'clock p.m:- March, Pull Yourssif Together,..... Hurst. Overture, Komilda e Constance, Meyerbeer. Valse, The Messenger of Love,....Coufe. Selection Higoletto,..... Verdi. delection, Lu Figlia del Regimento, Donizetti. Encore... Cooto. Galop,......

"GOD SAVE THE QUEEN."

E. P. HURST, Conductor.

The Prem, referring to the report that the tail-cutting, in the northern provinces, to which so much omninous significance is at tached, originated with the soldiery in the THE CHINA MAIL. neighbourhood of Chinkiang, says it does not appear that the troops are diaffected, but the Authorities, judging from their recent setions, are somewhat afraid lest they THE Shanghai Courier states that the should suddenly plunge into insurrection. Taotai, acting ander instructions from the Referring to the report that the Chinese Viceroy of Nanking, attempted, a few compare the Woosung Tramway to a con- days ago, to negotiate a loan of five mil tipede stretched across the Dragon, and the lions of taels with the European bankers opposition of the Chinese Government to the at Shanghai, and being unsuccessful undertaking, the Press says the authorities with them he subsequently addressed

a little worldly at Peking would display 2.30 v.M. Correspondence may be posted himself to the China Merchants Com-

on board the Packet with late Fee of 12 cents extra Postage pany for the purpose. The latter seemed wisdom and good policy if they were to re- willingfora time to entertain his proposals, cognise the line as a fact, and crise to at- 2.50 PM. when the Mail is finally closed. but finding that previous to coming to tempt placing obstractions in the way of the Correspondence must be speotally directed there he had tried to negotiate the loan originators. A time is approaching appa- for this route, and if not fully prepaid elsewhere and failed, they at once with rently when the Government will be glad, Letters, &c. can be posted for Canada, the drew from the matter. Some time, age

we gave currency to a report that a loan perhaps, of foreign sympathy and support. West Indies, and other places named below, if sufficient American Stamps of ten millions of taels was contemplated are added to pray them from Sau on the part of Teo Ts'ung-tang, the

THE HONGKONG NATIVE PRESS. Francisco to destination. American Viceroy of the provinces of Shanse and

Kansuh, and the Courier alleges that the The Chinese Mail gives an account of the Stamps are sold at this Office, May 24, Karo, British steamer, 979, The charge for Registry is 8 cants in Hong reason of the failure of this plan was proceedings at the investiture of the Hon. Pinioey, Antwerp Aprill, via porta of call,

kong Stampe, and 10 cents in U. S. that the Viceroy of Nanking in his po Mr. Whampoa with the order of St Michael The British steamer Petrol, Captain MoGre- Stamps to those places only the names sition of Superintendent of Trade refused and St. George. It notices the promotion of gor, arrived at Singapore on 14th from Bata- of which are printed in Italies. To all his sanction, at the last moment, to the and Singapore May 17, General.—MEYER

the other places named correspondence cannot be Registered through, but only

The following settlements have been effected since last Circular was published:-

British ship Commissary, 900, hence to London, private.

American bark Wealthy Pendleton, 809, hence to San Francisco, private.

American bark Willard Mudgett 875, hence to Honolulu, private.

British bark Prince Arthur, 200, Foochow to Adelaide, Melbourne or Sydney, private.

& Co,

SHIPPING.

ARRIVALS.

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May 24, Lorne, British steamer, 1,095, M. J. Batcher, London March 31, via ports of ball, and Singapore May 17, General.JARDINE, MATHESON & Co.

May 24, Fung Ching, Chinese str., 681, Gibbon, Shanghai May 21, General- C. 1. 8. N. Co.

May 26, Horesang, Chinese steamer, 800, J. Hutchinson, Chinhiang May 20, 20,000 picals Rice, M. 8. N. Go,

May 26, Chefoo, British steamer, 684, K. Hore, Greenock Math 27 via ports of call, and Singapore May 17, General- BUTTERFIELD & SIDE...

May 25, August, German brig, 274, P. Rib, Newchwang May 9, Beans,--EDUART SCHELLASS & Co.

May 25, Ocean, from Janton.

DEPARTURES.

May 24, Presto, for Tiaatein,

24, Baugh-a-Ballagh, for Bangkok. 94, Catherine Marim, for Sual. 26, Tartar, for Tientalo.

55, Maria Heydern If, for Chefos, 25, Yung Ching, for Canton.

20, Brigitta, for Booshow.

26, Douglas for Coast Ports.

25, H. 3. Kestrel, for a truist.

25, China, for Shanghai.

20, Kjobenhavn, for Bangkok

20, Genoa, for Nagasaki,

28, Teje, Postu. genbostj for a cruise.

OLEATED. Notia, for Newrthwdog. Vancouver, for Foochor. Otago, for Guam.

Prince Arthur, for Fochow, Hieronymus, for Stratos.. Channel Queen, for Lond68

m-29

Choo, for Shanghai vha Swatow,

antil

will be sent by British Packet.

to San Francisco (8 cents.)

ALFRED LISTER,

and Museum for the week ending May KETUEN of Visitors to the City Hall Library

24tb 1878-

Thursday, May 18th,

19th, 09 Friday, 20th, Saturday,

European, Chiness.

128

437

415

104

265

Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday,

21st, 166

23xd, 184

Sunday 428

23rd, 98

475

24th, 181

145

Total, 889 Grand total, 3,054

2,165

Her former commander (Captain Miner) died

on the wyage honos to Batavia,

Customs revenues of the Yangtaze porte Colonel Pang, of Kowloong, to the General-vis, which port she left on the 10th instant being given as guarantee. Since then, ship of Kitsheak, a station near Swatow. however, the disasters at the Beat of The Chang Ngoi San Po, whils noticing Postmaster General. war in Kansuh, where Tao Taung-tang the rumoured purchase of the Woosung was routed by the enemy, have brought Tramway by the Chinese Government, says about a new state of things, and to en- it is not because foreign countries have able the Viceroy to carry on the war

General Post Office, Hongkong, May 13, 1876,

MAILS BY THE ENGLISH PACKET-

jel

The English Contract Packet BOM

BARDY, will be despatched with the Mails for Europe, &o, ou SATUR DAY, the Brd June The following will be the hours of niceing

the Malla, &. Friday, June 1,

6 P.M., Money Order Offley clones. 6 F.M., Post Office closes exept the NIGHT

Box, which remalus open all night. Saturday, June

7 Post Office opens for sale of Stamps, Registry of Letters, and Posting of all correspondence.

10 A... Post Office clonet except for Late Letters. Regletry of Letters ocpson, (10.15 A., Letters may be posted on Payment of a Lars Frs of 18 cents ostra Postage until

to

11 &... when the Post Onde CLosse

entirely.

and to pay the arrears owing to his railways and telegraphs that they are wise, troops, the Central Government has pe nor is it because China has no milways or romptorily ordered the Viceroy of Nan telegraphs that she is foolish. There are king to find the necessary funds and hand reasons for it. China is thickly populated, them over to Tao Teung-tang hence and the state of her exchequer is bow.

millions of taels, Certainly the present these negotiations for the loan of the five

The Universal Circulating Herald has no

is not a very favourable period for the editorial in this issue. Chinese to negotiate a loan of any kind. Things seem to have reached such a point in this unfortunate country, that at any moment we should not be surprised to

LQUAL AND GENERAL,

hear that the Government has to contend THE Teheran, with the next English Mail, for sheer existence with foes either from

within or without. There is no doubt left Singapore yesterday (Wodnelday) after that rebellion of a most formidable de noon. scription is smouldering and in some

places is ablare in the Empire, and the We are informed that the outward French relations of one or two European cous-mail was to leave Saigon this afternoon for tries with Peking are of so critical a tongkang 11.80 L., Letters (but Letters only) ture that a foreign war is scarcely addressed to the United Kingdom Via improbable. This, combined with the Brindisi or to Singapore may be posted bankrupt state of the country generally, on board the Packet on payment of a does not tend to facilitate the raising of

Chinese loane

Late, Fee of 43 cents extra postage. 11.80, Posting on Board cesses,

ALFRED LISTER,

Pastmailer Genstal.

General Post Office, Hongkong, May 23, 1878,

Tat position which Japan is destined to

Tur body of a boy, about 8 years of age, was found by the Water Polios yesterday floating it the Harbour near the P. & O. Co's Wharf.

The British steamet Uhefoo, Captain Hore, from Greenock with dates to the 29th March via Port Said, Suez and Colombo, reached Singapore on the 14th. She is a new steamer, is owned by Messrs. Butterfield and Swire of London, and is intended for the Chins coast- ing trade-Straits Times,

THE Ceylon Observer says:-Mr. Disraeli is likely after all to be able to shew that the new title is appreciated in the East. The prees of India, like their Metropolitan con temporaries, almost unanimously hailed the announcement of the title as a happy. thought, peculiarly well-timed, but unlike the London journals there has been no going back in India. The imperial style is sure to correspond with the feelings of the natives, for even our local Singalese paper, Lakritiki rand, gravely discussing the question of the in favour of that of '¡Empresa,' new or old title as applied to india, decides

Borneo.

A private letter has been placed at our disposal containing advices from Brunel to the 23rd April Nows of the fall of Bulkt and the fight of the Sultan had reached that City overland, and ther esult, with the death of the prime minister, Data Ha

roun, who fall in action at the head of the native army, exalted much sympathy and becupy in her relations with neighbour MA perved in ies has been imported regret The feud between the Sultan of jesing donatries is a subject of sensiderable into Bangoon from Bugland by the Canal | Borne and the holy presumptive to the

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