To-day's Advertisements.
FOR HOIHOW: The Steamship
““OLYMPIA," NAGEL, Master, will be de- patched for the above Port TO-MORROW, the Lat March, at 1 p.m.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
BITIMOSIN B Đại Hongkong, February 28, 1877.
mal
FOR MANILA VIA AMOT,
The Spanish Steamer
SALVADORA," Capt HoвKARCHEA, will be despatched for theabove Ports on FRIDAY, the 2nd Proxime, at 2 p.m.
For Freight or Famago, apply to
BRANDAO & Co. Hongkong, February 28, 1877.
mo
FOR AMOY (DIRECT.)
The Spanish Steamer
ZAMBOANGA," Captain LOPEZ, will leave as above on FRIDAY Next, the -and-Proximo, at 5p.m.--
For Freight or Passage, apply to
REMEDIOS & Co. Hongkong, February 28, 1877.
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FOR YLOILO. The A1 Spanish Schooner
"UNION," MERICASCHEVARRA, Master, will ➡have quick despatch as above. For Freight or Passage, apply to
REMEDIOS & Oo,
Hongkong, February 28, 1877.
WANTED,
DISPENSER.
APPLY BY LETTER ONLY,
PASSENGERS.
A TO DEFAXY. Per Zambest for Southampton, Dr. Davis, N., Messrs Macintosh, and D. Thomson; for Bombay, Messrs Surdarkhau and E. Mohamed. From Shanghai: for Singapore, Mr Thos. Jones; for Southamp ton, Me and Mrs Wade and family, and Mr T. Jones.
Per Kashgar, for Shanghai: from South- ampton, Mr and Mrs Fletcher; from Sner, Mr Baldwin; from Galle, Mr Weinbolt; from Hongkong, Messer Hunter, Court MoLeod, Karamos, Lealie, McMinies, Aubert, Lucas, W. H. Forbes, H. de O." | Forbes, and Marshall.
Per Douglas, for Coast Ports, 8 Euro- peans, and 100 Chiness.
SHIPPING REPORTS, The British steamer Cheang Book Kian roparts: Had a fresh gala with thick weather to Swatow, thence to port strong N.E. winds,
The American 8-roasted schooner Rosina reports: Fine weather to 10 S. thenos heavy Northerly winds to 7 N, after which had moderate N.E. winds to post.
OAEGO.
Per Zambesi, for London, 167 bales) Raw Silk, 27 bales Waste Silk, 42 pkgs. Silk Place Goods, and 116 boxes and 83 pkgs. Tea For Continent, 19, bales Raw Silk. For New York, 16 bales Raw Silk. For Boston, 433 half-ahests Tea For Europe, 241 pkgs. Sundries.
POST OFFICE NOTIFICATIONS.
MAILS will close:—. For HOIHOW.—
Per OLYMPIA, st 0.30 p.m. To-morrow,
the 1st March.
Address:** £," e/o the China Mall Office. For SINGAPORE & PENANG.➡
Hongkong, February 28, 1877.
NOTICE
FEITHER Captain Forsss nor the
NENTS OF OWNERS of the Ame
Per CHEANG HOOK KIAN, at 1.80 p.m. To-morrow, the 1st March. For E. AUSTRALIA, &s.----
For BRISBANE, at 8 p.ui. To-morrow,
the 1st March. MANILA,
Tiosa BarqueGARIBALDI" will-be--For RESPONSIBLE for any DEBTS contracted by the Crew,
JARDINE, MATHESON # Co...
Agents, Hongkong, February 28, 1977.
FURNITURE SALE.
ANE, CRAWFORD & Co. have re- ceived instructions to sell by
Fubilo Auriion, on
MONDAY,
the 8th March, 1877, at 2 o'clock p.m., at Brooke Cottage, the Residence of Gro. Arnes, Esq. -
The whole of his HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, comprising Dining room, Sitting-room, and Bed-room Furni ture
Catalogues of which will be issued. Trans or SALE Cash before delivery ti Mexican Dollars weighed at 7.1.7. All lots, with all faults and errors of description, at purokasers' risk on the fall of the hammer.
"Hongkong, February 28, 1877. mcb
TO LET.
THE House No. 7, Upper Mosque Terraos, at present in the canon of ▲ B. Joxxson, Esq., Gus and Water laid on.
Date Apply to
T. G. LINSTEAD.
pole, Hongkong, February 28, 1877. -
***Not Responsible for Debts.
199
Owners will be Responsible for any contracted by the Officers or Crew
........
Per BUTUAN, at 11.80a.m., on Friday,
the 2nd March,
For AMOY & MANILA.-
Por SALVADORA, at 1.30 p.m., on
Friday, the 2nd March.
For SAIGON,
For GUNGA, at 8.30 p.m., on Friday,
the 2nd March,
For AMOY.-
Per ZAMBOANGA, at 4.80 p.m., on
Friday, the 2nd March.
For HAIPHONG,
Por Barque BERTHA, at 8.80 p.m.,_on_ Saturday, the Brd March, instead of as previously notified.
For BANGKOK....
Per RAJAN ATTIANUHAR, stöp.m.,
on Tuesday, the 6th March.
MAILS BY THE TORRES STRAITS PACKET. The Australian Contrast Packet BRIS.
BANE, will be despatched from Hong. kong on THURSDAY, the 1st March, with Mails for Singapore, Somerset, Cooktown, Cleveland Bay, Bowen, Keppel Bay, Brisbane, Sydney, Tas mania, New Zealand, and Melbourne, Correspondence cannot be Registered after
11.15.m.
The Mails will be closed at 11.30 am, Correspondence for Neve Zanland must be
specially directed vid Torres Straits, or It will be sent via Galle. Correspondance for Southern and Western
Australia can be sent by this route if do:fred, but sa a general rule it is better to send it via Galle. General Post Office, Hongkong, February 26, 1877.
mol
THE CHINA MAIL.
General Memoranda,
FRIDAY, March 2:........
Noon-Butuan leaves for Manila Noon-General Weekly diety Mesurs
Lane, Crawford as Oogie Noon & 8p.male of Household Farn
Sure, do at Dr. Dods' residence, College Garden. p.m.-Salgador leaves for Manila.“
2
8 p.m.-Mesting of Shareholders of The Chinese Insurance Oo., Limited, at the Head Office, Hongkong.
6 p.m.-Zamboanga leaves for Amoy. SATURDAY, March 35---
"Frandsdo" "
Morbay, March 5;---
No. 4208.-FEBRUARY 28, 1877.
a man and as a leader of men ; but they] (attorney general), Mesars D. H. Bailey experienced the benefit of the op-operation.
with the Governor of this Island (applause). The number of rensels had been increased since he came out here, and it had been necessary to have increased accommodation of various kinds. They wanted ground for
all go to show, in combination with the U., Consul), Sienkiewicz, (Consul for history of his rule here and elsewhere France), Faraudo (Consul for Spain), Taro Ando (Vice-consul for Japan), fr Willoox that solid worth, firmness, sagacity, and (editor of Daily Press), Mr Bulgin (editor of honesty of purpose often succeed when China Mail). The following is the list of more brilliant qualities fail in moulding subscribers, exclusiva of the Committee; increased hospital and dock accommodatioxi, that kind of officer so well known in Mesars R. G. Alford, G. Arber (Cont. Dept.), and he also asked the Governor if he could English annals as a successful Colonial A. André, Dr Ayres (001. surgeon), Fist them in forming a naval dub sahore, Governor, Under these circumstances, Arjany, W. H Bell, G. M. Bain, J. D. and in all these matters he had met them it is not surprising that the display of Hall, & Barjerice, U. D. Bottomley, O. II. with the greatest cordiality, in fact he had Burrows, Boulouse, Barnes, Boyer, Dr only to hint a wish and the Governor had good feeling on the part of the community Becker, R. H. Cairns, D. B. Crawford, 1. met him more than half way (applause). has been so hearty and so genuine; it B. Conglitrie, Dr Clouth, C., V. Creagh, U. That was an amount of co-operation which was honest because honesty asiled it forth, P. Chater, Dr Dennys, Du Poney, W. Mas extremely valuable to the Navy here.. 3 p.m.Onildomai de Oriental B. 8. Co.'s and hearty because it was honest. We Deane, Dougal, R. Deacon, C. Erdmann, G. He would not trouble them with any fur Steamer leaves for Yokohama and Bar only re-echo, therefore, the unanimions B. Emory, J. Fairbairn, W. H. Forbes, ther remarks, but begged to return them sentiment of the community when we Forbes, A Falconer, W. Gair, F, Grobien, his thanks on behalf of himself and officer sincerely bid him and his daughter God. Gerrard, T. G. Hassell, F. S. Huffam, A. for the kind way in which they had drunk SUNDAY, March 4:-
M'G. Heaton, S. Hughes, J. N. Jameson, their health (applause), ja ta Noon.Tenders for construction of boats | speed, in the land of hie promotion, and H. Just, J. Jamasjoe, Kahn, Kier, Rev. J. Colonel Servioton, who was received in the larger sphere of government to Lamont, A. Lister, W. 8. Lording, H. N. with loud applause, said it was always-a close
which he has been appointed.
Mody, D. Muncharjee, H. Magniao, L. position of honour, as it was on that coon- Mendel, J. P. McEuen, Hon, O. May, Jion a source of pride to stand before them Molver, A. T. Manger, F. Nissen, G. and represent sa it were the British Army. Northcote, Dr O'Brien, T. Pin, Hon. J, M. He thanked them for the cordial manner Price, J. Robinson, D. Robb, B.N., W. H.in which they had expressed their opinion Ray, E, C, Bay, A. G. Romano, Reiners, E. of the service to which he had so long E. Sassoon, M. 5. Sassoon, F. Stewart, belonged. He reminded them that the Justice Snowden, E. Sharp, J. G. Smith, first pubile services of His Excellenay were Cooverjee Setue, R. G. Thomsett, R., C. passed in the British Army, and no doubt E. Thomson, R. Walker, H. E. Wodehouse, be there learnt some of those lessons which W. Wheeler, Dr Young, and W. 6. Toung. enabled him to come to the high position About a hundred sat down, the dinner which he now held (applause). For thets- being served in St. Andrew's ally which elves, they were birds of passage They was decorated with flags and evergreens.came sun themselves in their kindly The tables were beautified by a fine display favour and good wishes for a brief period, of Silver Cups, ahiefly those won at the late and he trusted that wherever they wera Race Meeting, a prominent place being given and however long they might romain, thai to the famous Hongkong Challenge Cup, the they would continus to deserve those kindly property of Mr Maguise, one of the finest expressions of feeling which they had ex- pieces of silver work ever seen in the East. prassed on that oogsalon (applause). The vice-chaire were occupied by the Hons. The Chairman, who was received with P. Byrio; W. Keswick, and H. Lowoogk, enthusiastic and prolonged applause, in The Hand of H. M. 28th Regiment, under proposing the toast of the evening, said: In Mr Hurst, was in attendance, and played a rising to propose this toast, which of course selection of appropriate music during the you are aware, is the tours of the evening evening.
2 p.m.-Sale of Household Furniture, at Mr G. Arber's residence, at Brooke Cottage
Goods per State of Louisiana undelivered
after this date subject to rent. TUESDAY, March 6:4
LOCAL AND GENERAL
HIS EXCELLENOY the Governor will embark Goods per Kashgar undelivered after from the Murray Pier To-morrow, Thurs
this date subject to rent.
day, 1st March, at 3 o'clock in the after SATURDAY, March 10:-
Noon.Sale of Ground and Property in
Peel Strest.
MONDAY, March 12:
2p m.-Saio of Household Furniture, at Rev. R. H. Kidd's Residence, Albany Road. THURSDAY, March 18
hama and Ban Tranelco.
MEMOS., FOE TO-MORROW...
noon.
Tax British Barque Orange Grove, from Sydney (N.B.W.), reports having experienced heavy weather during the passage, when she lost saila and bulwarke,
3 p.m.--American Mall leaven for Yoko Tas body of the unfortunate man- Kemp, of the Royal Engineers, who lost his life on Sunday, the 18th, by falling overboard from the Meanse whilst under treatment for small-pox, was found to-day by the Water Police. It was in a very decomposed. state and almost unrecognisable. An inquest was opened to-day.
Shipping.
Daylight Douglas leaves for Coast Ports Noon-English Mail leaven for Porta:
of Call and Europe. Noon-Brisbane, leaves for Singapore,
Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne
1 p.m.-Olympia legyes for Holhows, "Auctions.
2 p.m.-Sale of Japanese Ware, do, at Messrs Lane, Crawford & Co.'s Sale Room, Praya Central. p.m.-Sale of Household Furniture, at No, 18, Queen's Road Central.
Meeting.
9 p.m.Meeting of Zetland Lodge.
THE
HONGKONG DISPENSARY, Established A.D. 1841.
大業務
A B. WATSON & Co., FAMILY & DISPENSING CHEMISTS, WHOLESALN AND RETAIL DRUGGIATS, IMPORTERS
DavsersTS' SUNDRIES, NUSSERY, REQUr. SITES, TOILET REQUIRITES, ENGLISH, AMERICAN, AND FRENCH PATENT MEDIGINES. MANUFACTURERS
0
Soda Water, Lemonade, Tonto Water, Gingerade, Potass Water, Sarsaparilla Water, and other Aerated Waters. The Manufactory to under direct and continuous Buropean Supervision. Honghong, June 1, 1876,
A NOTIFICATION has been received from the Telegraph Office that owing to mutilation in transmission a mistake occurred in Beuter's message, published last night, announcing Mr Fope Hennessy's embarkation for Hong kong on February 16th. It should read **Will embark on March 16th.**
THE Naval Detachment now under orders for home will, we understand, embark on board the Himalaya on Friday morning nort, the 2nd March. The Himalaya is to | mail on Saturday via Singapore and the Cape, Falling further orders, she will pick up one wing of the 25th Regiment at Singapore and leave them at the Cape. The Artillery will be tent home by the next Holt's Steamer, Patroclus.
We learn that a private telegrama has been received from a prominent member of the Republican National Committee, stating that Governor Hayes had been fixed upon as the
futurs Fresident of the United States. We presume by this that the objections to the vote of the Electoral College have been de cided, and the decision of that body sustained in its entirety,
that of our sateemed Governor, Sir Grace was said by the Rev. J. Lamont; Arthur Kennedy-1 feel that you will at and the dinner, which was provided by Mr case fill full bumpers, and when the time D. Nowrojee, was then served.
comes, give the toast a most enthusiastto The mual loyal toasts having been pro-reception (applause). I wish that the posed and duly honoured.
honour of proposing this tong had fallen into Me Keawlok said he had the honour to abler hands, for Lieel that I am hardly fitted opose the Army and Navy, and he was to do justies to it. We have had, I know happy to think that it would be unnecessary in Sir Arthur Kennedy, an honest, sterling for him to say many words in order for that Governor (applause). I have not had the tot to receive their onthaalastic reception advantage of living under his administras (applause). To these two services they tion during the whole time, but I know owed in China, as he believed everyone the Colony has gone on prospering under there felt, a debt of gratitude which they his charge even while I was away. I think could hardly repay and cartainly a debb of that during the time he has boom songat gratitude which it was a pleasure for them us, Chinamen have prospered here, and the to acknowledge. Both services were so Colony generally has been improved, and intimately bound up together in the country continue to improve. One of the most that a record of the one was almost the marked changes to my mind is the wonder. history of the other, and there was no place ful absence of what we call serious rims in the world where their influence was more here. In the present day we hear nothing fols that in the East (applause) in the of those personal attacks and robberies Far East perhaps less than in the East that were so rife, some few years back I nearer home. Still, however, here they think I have the authority of the Chief had nesp, he was sorry to say within his Justice in saying that serions orime-he own experience, what these two services mentioned the matter the other day in could accomplish for the progress of our public was almost blotted out (applause). treas in the Far East. The navy has cleared. This 1 attribute very much to the energetią. the coasts of pirates that were at one time way in which His Excellency has worked the terror of the China seas and when the the Police. The police as a body have im- war broke out the heroism that it had ever mensely improved they are much more displayed was conspicuous in everything able and efficient as a body than they were they did. He believed that the two services some years back. Added to this I think had maintained that proud renown which also that the gaol discipline has under his had come down from the past and which administration, been made a little more they hoped and believed they would main stringent than it was in former days. When a gentleman gets in there he is rather glad tiny in the future
Admiral Ryder, who was received with to get out again (laughter), Passing on to loud applause, responded on behalf of the other matters, I think another very impor Navy. He said that when an intimation tant point is that of education. We have was conveyed to him that morning from his read the remarks Bis Excellency recently I believe friend Mr Kastell that he would be exported made at the Central School. to return thanks for the Navy he bethought that the education started there and himself whether he could say anything that spread through other schools has done would be interesting, and the recollection much to raise the minds of the Chinese, fished across his mind of the advice he and is doing more good day by day. These once obtained on asking an old naval friend schools have sent scholars on to the main in London, when he had to perform a land, and they will sow seeds of which the similar duty there to this one, what he benefit will be reaped hereafter. I am sure should say in returning thanks for the that the education thus given has done Navy. His friend said "Give a slight good and will continue to do good time of Noah, but still a pretty voluminous which is perhaps a rather delicate one, sketch of the Navy, not going back to the (applause). Passing on to another matter, sketch which will interest them then you namely, the so-called blockade. question, 1 may add some remarks on the materiel and may say that we have had the Governor's earnest interest in that question, and I be personnel of the Navy, and fill up with a few anecdotes of your personal experience." lieve he has had the point thoroughly at That was rather a heavy job for a per- heart to keep our Colony free from-its THE Amariopa Ship Mystir Belle, from Newson to undertake, and he had been think injrious effects (applause),
the last thirty or forty years.
a matter of that kind. I will go on to one Daring American Barque Agate Brown, from New that period the exploits of the Navy had which perhaps touches our individual in- more closely still refer 10.15 .M., Lesters may be posted with WHEN a worthy Chinese official leaves York to Shanghai, 120 days ont in lat. 23 been pretty nearly confined to Chins. terests
They had had few opportunities of doing to those beautiful walks and paths which LATE FEE of 18 canta extra one place for another, it appears to be 30' F., and 124 30' E. The Agate Brown work elsewhere, and what with the wars la we have seen made. (Applause). Health, Postage till
customary to give him an umbrella, and had been ashore on a reef off the Boo Island, Chins he thought they must be na familiar you know, gentlemen, is one of the first 11 A, Then the Post Office Closes to cling to his boots, as Evidence of the in Pitts Passage, on January 26, and after with the history of the Navy as he was, benefits we hope to got sud one means of and he would not detain them with that health in this part of the world, is, I be entirely.
high regard in which he is held by the (1180 M., Letters (but Letters only people. Sir Arthur Kennedy, who is 100 tons of cargo had been thrown overboard part of the subject. They now came to the lleve, plenty of exercise, and by these roads dressed to the United Kingdom now leaving Hongkong; has been for the she was got off with loss of keel, and rudder matériel of the Navy. It was a difficult which we have seen made all over the hille,
of the future. That was one of those things up, of which we hardly know before, and be posted disor to Blugapore; may last few days, suffering from a maéta danaged, and leaking badly. She wished question to deside what would be the stips now plesans places having been opened
on the Packet
that no fallah can be expected to under. think a grant deal of good to health la re Late Fee of 48 cents extra postage, phorical shower of umbrellas, while the to be reported.
condition of his boots had better not be
stand," Some most extraordinary ships eniting from that alroumstance, and the HI
It is now the 11.50, when the Mail is finally too closely criticised.
had now been designed and fitted out, and our thanks are due to His Excellency fo
closed.
fashion, and fitly so, to make some kind FAREWELL BANQUET TO H. E. BIR they would shortly ses some of them out what he has done to the matter. Kenned here floating before their windows, for he Road, for instance, will stand as a good Hongkong, February 8, 1877.
that of public demonstration when a great
ARTHUR KENNEDY..
happened to ask for some gun-vessels, and merdento of him when he has left us. I de public man leaves our shores, and he
A Publio Dinner was given in the City those ingenious people at home set to work not think, gentlemen, that I will delale must be a serry Governor who would Hall last night to His Excellency Sir Arthitis and designed some for him. Ele hollered us longe of proposing his care has
they were nearly as broad as they were the honour of boast not command some sach recognition of his position, if not his services and papus Kenedy, K.U.M.G., C.B., on the ocossion of long (o laugh). Whether they would be a fallen into other hands. I wish His Excel larity, on his departure from amongst his departure to assume the government of success or not no one could tell at present. lency all health and prosperity in the field A certain proportion, therefore, of Queensland, as a mark of the high esteem in As to the Audacious she was quite an ob to which he is going, and you will, I know solete type of ship now. She was only all join with me most heartly in that sen the promiscuous honours recently shower whieh he is held by the community generally, years old but they would never see antiment. (Applause.) ed upon our present Governor ought The arrangements were entrusted to a Com other built like her. She was a very fine The toast of "The Governor " was ther perhaps to be set down to the
would wish is to be understood, but no His Excellency, on xläing to respond, wa others like her would be built. One was received with perfect storm of applause lost the other day and there was no inten again and again renewed. He said 1 Gen on to replace her. Then in regard to the tlemen I am not generally, as ass sur personnel of the Navy, He thought they you have experienced at a loss for words, bu as much of them as he did, for they were on the present gecasion, I sure you that
Welther the Captain, the Agents, nor) MAILS BY THE ENGLISH PAOKER,—
The English Contract Packet AMBERI will be despatched with the Malls for Europe, do, on THURSDAY, the 1st March.
of the following Fesssis, during their stay in Hongkong Harbour
STAR OF CHINA, British ship, Captain E. B. Blaker-Douglas Lapraik & Co.
NEHEMIAH GIBSON, American barque, Captain D. Bradford,Arnhold, Kasberg
Uo.
Borio, German barque, Captain J. F. Wesenberg-Biemason & Co.
ALDEN BESSE, American barque, Captain
B. Noyer-Bazario & Co.
TTBURNIA, British ship, Captain Robt. Golden-Meyer & Co.
FORMOSA, German 3-m, schooner, Capt G. Bchweer.--Malcheri & Co.
WANDERING MINSTREL, British barque, Captain Wm. Sivewright.-Sienssen & Co. |
Mystic BELLS, American ship, Captain David Plumer.Siemesen & Co.
CHANGE GROVE, British barque, Captain A. Longmuit.-Vogel, Ragedorn & Co.
Rosina, American 3-m, schooner, Capt. C. W. Hanson:--Arnhold, Karberg & Co.
SHIPPING.
ARRIVALS.
Feb. 2, Mystia Belle, American ship, 786, David Plumer, Newcastle (5.S.W.),
Jan, 1055 tons Coal-Strassar & Co.
Feb. 27, Orange Grove, British barque, $58, A. Longmuir, Sydney (N.8.W.), Den, 20, Coal.Vostz, HAGEDOEN & Co.
Feb. 28, Cheang Hock Kian, British steamer, 068, F. Webb, Amoy Feb. 28, and Swatow 27, General,--Soon OXLONG & Oork
The following will be the hours of closing
the Mails, do, bu
Wednesday, 28th February,-
5.M., Money Order Office closas,
6 P.M., Post Office closes except the NIGE Box, which remains open all night. Thursday, lat March-
7 AM Post Office opens for sale
#1.8.35 p.17
Soxt uneasiness is naturally felt regarding the non-arrival of the Ocean 8.8. Ulysses, she haring left Singapore on Thursday the 18th She may have broken down, and in that case it is more than probable she will run back
to
☛ The publication of this same commented Singapore. We sincerely hope such is the case, and failing her arrival here we shall anxisualy look for nowy of her by early arrivals from the South.
THE CHINA MAIL.
On an
of Stamps, Registry of Letters, and HONGKONG, WEDAKSDAY, FEB. 28, 1877. aasta (N.S.-W.), reports having spoken theng what he could say of the Navy during occasion like this I need not enlargs upon
Posting of all sorrespondence,
10A.M., Post Office closes except for Late Letters Registry of Letters oGREEN.
to
to
10
MAILS DE TRA, UNITED SHARES PARTY The United States Mail Packet OCEANIC
will be despatched on SATURDAY, the 3rd March, with Mails for Japan, San Francisco, the United Starch and London, which will be
.. Registry of Letters coarse.
as follows
1.30 r.. Post-Offlos olosna.
***Feb. 28; Korina, Amertoan 8-m, achooner, {2,80 P.M. Correspondence for Japan or the { 'credit of appearances, under the head-mitee, composed of Messrs H. B. Gibb ship there was nothing against her, be drunk in the most enthusiastic manner,
408, Hanson, Nowcastle (N.8. W.) Des. 25, Coal-ARHOLD, Kargers & Co.
Feb. 28. Olympia, German steater, 177, T. W. Nagel, Shanghal Feb. 12, General
ASIEKSIEN & Co
Aka
DEPARTURES.
Tab. 1, Buxtons, for Saigon
2, Pintshire, for Balgoft. 30, Pallas, for Talwanion, S8, Norna for Swator, 30, Bombay, for Yokohama,
CLEARED.
Bats of Louisland, for @hanghal Gadabilly for Yokohama. Douglas, for Oost Ports,
PASSENGERA, AKRIVED.
Per Cheang Hoth Kian, from Atoy and Swatow, 223 Chiasta.
Fer Rosina, from Nowcaste (N.8, W.), 8 Chinato
Per Olympia, from Shanghai, 1 Europbat dock, and 9 Chinese,
BRA DEPARTED.
United States only may be posted on board the Packet ing perhaps of the proprieties. But (chairmat), F. Ryrie, W. Keswick, H. Low with Late Foo of 12 con apart from this consideration, and becak, O M Kerr, H. H. Nelson, S. W. estra Postage until t
yond the genial effervescence of after Fomerey, Er Tobin, H. Hoppins, D. B. dianer speeches, and deputation addres. Crawford, A. Coxon, F. D. Gaston, G. sss, is Latimert, D. Buttunjee, M. B. Tohoshy,
forbes the conclusion that it is neither
2.50 r. when the Mail is finally closed.
for this route, and if not fully propala | now being givenɛto Sir Arthur which E. E. Bellios, A. MoIver, J. Inglis, 1, Warton. There was one polat, however, thank you adequately for the great honon
will be saut by British Pocket,
General Post Office,
Hongkong, February 20, 1877.
MAIZS SY THE Franck PaoKST.---
dels.
on which he would like to remark. Those you have heaped upon me tonight. If med an everyday form nor a meaningless Jeskson (hom treasurer), and J. Bussell who had read the naval history of England should follow my inclinations for 1 reall piece of conventionality. The reason of (hon, estretary). My Gibb presided, and on must recollect that some fifty or silly years foel so overcome at the manner in whic ago when they joined in operations military you have drunk my health-and sit dow this is not far to seek, and will be found / his right was Sir Arthur Kennedy, the guest and naval officers together some little did, without another word; I feel sure that yo partly in the character of the man and of the evening, while on his loft was Vibes cuition very frequently occurred between would not misunderstand the omissio partly in the manner of his administrs- admits mydos, he last dations to meet home. They had nowy komshow, managed (epplauses); but after whas he been ca to get round those difioulties (applause) by your Clairman, is is die not only on. There is a manly straighforward.
Thay bad had a few joint operations in the myself but to others that 1 ahotild Crintes, the Chinese waz, and the Ashantes something. I will begin by saying the was, and he thought the two services got many of those virtuet and many of thou an very well together (applause) In the sticsesses which the Chairman, and possibi Straits the other day there was joint many of you, attribute to moj is whol operation, and the commanders of the two and entirely attributable to others (4) forces lived in the same tent as brothers plause). I have endeavoured as a matt (applause). Thus a change had taken place, of common sense since I came among yo which would be found to hays very vald to find the best men, and to pat thin able results probably in any future operas the right places ("pplause). When Ib. sions. Perhaps they would allow him as got them there, gentlemen, E let the he would not have another opportunity of alone, and they have never betrayed ti doing so to mention a co-operation of and confidence. I hate reposed in them (e ther kind, which was very beneficial In the plause). Your Chairman has adverted Stary they go-operated very well with their the absence of grims, to the elemey brethren in arms, hat in the position in the Fallon, to the roads that have been ma
The French Contract Packet TIGRE pill be despatched a TEURE: DAY, the 8th Marsh, with Mell to and through the United Kingdom and Europe, id Marseilla tess about some men which commands His Exosileney included H. E. Ties-Admiral to Balcon, Bingapore, Batavia. Gale, the respect of all intelligent men, and Byder, H. E. Major General Sir F. Colborne, Pondicherry Madras, Caloutta, especially of Englishmen and that this E.U.B. Sir John Simals (chief justice), Come Bombay, Adon, Bror, and Alexand quality la most consplatious in the premedore Watson, Br., Hon. J. G. Austin,
Bent head of the Executive may be st The following will be the hours of storing ende seen and felt by a pertidal of his C.. G. (col secretary), Captain Colomb, a.,, diguiled, frank and fair expressions at W. P. Graves, Beq., B. (dag Heutenant), Wednesday, 7th March,
BP., Money Order Offies close. Post the dinner given in his honour, when he Cept. O'Callaghan, A.DC to Gov., Colonal Online closes except the Kiant Box, 30 delicately ret so openly shared the Bassano (assist military secretary), Major which remains open all night.” honours thrust, tipon him amongặt those Huskisson, A.D.C., Col. Möggridge, com
oficials who have derved under hit R. E, Colonel Dioxins, 25th Begt., Colonil during his term of offler. There are many other things in the Goverance Hall, comt. R. A., Colonel Shervinton (Asis, utterances, especially those at the bas. Comt.) Dep, Surg. General Giborne, Dep. quet, de him infialte credit as Jarp, Goal Welly Bay, Hemi G. Folllippe, which he had been placed put Bere he bed | and to variong other maniera, nad poora a
the Mating dro, m
Per Bombay, for Yokobama, Mr Matąd-Thursday, 8th March
Par Audio, for Baigoz, 19 Chinese,
Per Flintshire, for Saigon, 50 Chinese,
Per Works, for Braton, 2 Europeans and 椒
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THE CHINA MAIL.
--Police Intelligence. (Before the Hon. 0. May) Feb. 28, 1877.
DISORDERLY.CONDUST,
A STRAGGLES.
George Swenson, seaman on board the American barque Western Belle, WAE brought up for being a straggler. The de fondant said he had been struck during the voyage, but he had no marks of violence to show. He did not like to remain on board and wished to see the Consul The Magis trate ordered him to be taken on board, but he was to have an opportunity to see the Coneni.
A DESTITUTE.
Bar there were two gentlemen who had raluable. I think the increase in the Stamp with being a destitute. The defendant pro- been members of the Bar here now filling Tax is also a fair indication of the progress most responsible positions at Home. The Bar here had been distinguished by a high sense of honour in the practice of their profession, and by a very great amount of ability. (Applause).
Sir John Sale, who was also warmly plauded on rising, responded at consider able length, referring to the Bench and the Bar in the past and the present, and ex pressing his admiration at the sound prin oiples which had been enunciated by is Excellency for the Government of a Colony in the course of his speech.
French brig Sto. Anne, 287, Whampoa to Tientaln and back to Hongkong via New. ohwang, 65 cents per pioul, 35 lay days.
German schooner Hongkong, 221, Wham- pon to Tiental and back to Hongkong vla
British steamer Pernambuc2, 643, Bang- kok to Hongkong (inside the Bar) 50 cents. per ploul, 12 lay days; (outside the Bar) 45 conta per pioul, 12 lay daya, S
British steamer Penedo, 652, Salgon to Hongkong 313 cents per pidul, 7 lay days; and two trips afterwarda 55 cents per picul, 7 lay days.
British steamer Chinklang, 798, Saigon to Hongkong, 88 conta per pioul, 7 lay dayı.
British steamer Yangtare, 783, Saigon |
to Hongkong, 923 cents per ploni, 7 lay days.
British steamer Benarty, 1750, to Salgon and back, 35 cents per ploul, Id lay days.
British steamer Cairnmuir, 1123, to Saigon and back, (two tripe) 321 sente per pleul.
British steamer Galley of Lorne, 1,998,
hence to Blugapore, private,
British steamse Dosan, 971, Monthly Charter, 2 months, private,
Messer Deacon & Co.'s Canton Market Report, dated Canton, 27th Feb., says 3-m Our last report was dated the 80th ult Our markets have been very quiet, the occurrence of the Native New Year holidays, during the past month, having in a great measure interrupted business,
Tua. -The sesson may now be considered | over, and a few shipments of former pur chases will loss cut export for 1876-77.
Congous We have no transactions to report, and there will be no further business till the arrival of the new orop.
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box for Manhing's No. 1 gold shop. milion, $334 33 25 per box Matting, Manhing's Fine contract, White 4/4, 10 canta, 6/4, 134 cents, 6/4, 15 cents per gard; Rod Cheok, 4/4, 113 centa, 5/4, 1ât cents, 6/4, 16 cents, Double Extra Imperial, white 4/4, 13 cents, 5/4, 16 conta, 6/4, 19 centa, Red Check, 4/4, 15 cents, 8/4, 17} osuta, 6/1, 20 cents. Cargo Ginger, now I syrup (Chyloong) $8.60 per box of 6 yan Mandarin, $4.10, Young Stem, $170.
IMPORTS.
LEAD. The market has not been" reopens ed since the native holidays; buyers how*** ever are not willing to pay former priosa, our quotations are consequently and nominally lower; Mixed brands are quoted $9.45 a $8.69 par ploul, and Holy shop and WB $8.55 a $8.50 per picul
QUICKSILVER. During the month belong declined to $64 per pioul, they have how ever again advanced to $60 a $86.50 per pioul.
GINGENG.--Clarified, No. 1, 1985 a 436, No. 2, $285 a 285, No. 3, 8185 a 185 per plcul. Crude, No. 1, $380 a 420, No. 2, 8280 a 270. No. 8, $180 a 180 per ploul.
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The rate of freight to London per ateamer
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Quotations.
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Hongkong Bank, £28 ex div B.K. Fire Ins. Co., $525 ex dir. China Fire Ins. Co., $156 ex div. China Traders Ins. Co., $1900 Balon Ini. Society of Canton, 1620 Chinese Insurance Co., $205 North China Ins. Co., Ts. 878 Yangiace Ins. Association, Tix 630 H. W. Dock Co., 47+ dis, HK, O. # M. S.-host Co., 414 dine Shanghai Steam N. Co., Ths. H Chinese Imperial Loan, £99 Hongkong Hotel Oo., 162) dia.
Temperature,
to the school system which has been you. I bare been as it were on the stage this Government in the matter, which was with one accord to make it a succose, and established in this Colony. All this-the for all that time, and although it may perfectly and entirely in accord with that it is pleasing to note that the Governor has success of all this is due to the geatteman at have been necessary occasionally to use of my friend on the right, was entirely said it was anoness. (Applause). I have the head of those departments (applause). little red pohre white paint and paper approved of. (Applause) and what is more been complimented on the wellent French They can tell you truthfully that I have thunder, I hope that I have never used important and what will be more agreeable of the Bill of Fare, but I must disclaim interfered very little with them. I have any more than was necessary to sup to you to know is that the Extradition any credit for lia get-up, which I am sure is Nowohwang, 70 cents per ploul, 30 lay never had occasion to do so, and so long as I port the character which possibly rashly Treaty has been so far resumed that no good, bocante my friend on the left, Mr days find men ready to socept their responsibili. I have undertakeli (renewed laughter and such wretched occurrence can aver occur Coxon, In quite famous for his Heguistle German S-m schooner Formoss, 282, ties, and to perform, their duties faithfully, applause). I am sure I have left a great again--that such culprits may and will for saquirements. I am remainded that there Whampoa to Tientain and back to Hong. honestly, and ably, I think it the best deal unsaid that I ought to say, but in con the future be dealt with by the Consul of in one tosat lets out which should have been kong via Newchwang, 73 cents per ploul, polios of a ruler in this Colony to leave plusion E would only street to the assem- the United States and by this Government given, and perhaps not too late yet, 85 lay days. them alone. (Applause). In regard to blage. that I so around me, representing they were before the superaion of this but it won't matter much leaving it alone. British bark Lydia, 896, Whampoa to the administration of justice, which of all that is respectable and estimable of Treaty (Applause.)
Before sitting down I may be permitted to Chefco and back to Rongkong via Now- course has so much to do with the re-been in this room on many ocasions, many have been deputed, I am sure I do not him to his new Government a knowledge
His Excellency again rose and sald : I say that His Exosliency will bear with chwang, 45 cents per pioul, 32 lay days, whatever nationality in Hongkong. I have pression of crime, it would have been
German bark Jacobine, 417, Takas to part to maro interfered in that matter. lewerst table whom I do not know personally, made so little of my partionlar business in useful to the Colonists of Queensland, for chwang, 70 cents per pioul, 37 lay days perfect impropriety and indecency on my festive occasions, sud I do not remember know why, but 1 suppose because I really of Chinese character which will be mont Yokohama and back to Hongkong vis New Your judges and magistrates have dis- and a great portion are not acquaintancos this Colony, to propose the prosperity of he will be able to tell them how thriity and French bark Paul Marie, 324, New: charged that work perfectly, and altogether, but friends. They are just such a mixed the Colony of Hongkong. (Applause.) If hard-working the Chiness people are, and chwang to Swatow, 88 conta per pioul, 20 as they ought to be, independent of the tribunal as I would like to be judged by. I had thought over the matter, I could, no by encouraging their going to that place lay days. head of the Executive. Their firm sotion and I very well know the independence of doubt, have given you a dose of statistics, the material wealth of North Australia will German bark Canton, 878, Newchwang An all cases which have come before them those who have come here to-night-that but I am very sure that some of my be much increased, and the surplus labor to Hongkong, 40 cents per picul, 25 lay has tended very considerably to the repres. they would not have come one step if they medical friends, who are present here, market of South Chins will and an outlet days.
yon ask them, even which will be a boon to the Chinese Em- British bark Adels, 850, Newchwang to sion of crime in this Island, and I believe did not think there was more at all events will advise you,
fee, that statlation after pire. Gentlemen, on behalf of the Com. Hongkong, 88) cents per pioul, 20 lay days. the fact is as stated by my friend, your to praise than blame in my administration without
British bark Corinne. 396, hence to Bai- Chairman, that the Chief Justice has said (applause). I would be sorry, gentlemen, dinner are horribly Indigestible, I won't mittee I again beg to thank you for the that the criminal statistics of this Oolony will if you misunderstood me, and would affilat you with any of them. I will only kind way in which you have recognised our phong and back, $2,800 to full, 21 lay days. German bark Cap Horn, 401, Manila to Compare favourably with those of any other still more regret if I misunderstood you deal with generalition. Since I have been efforts to carry out the wish of the pubilo part of Her Majesty's dominions (applause). I take your presence here to-night to mean, here, we have not added a single tax to the in getting up an entertainment that might Shanghal (Timber) 35 cents per foot
German bark Ross Bottcher, 398, hence But gentlemen, the heads of the depart not that all or a great portion of you community, but we have eradicated a good not be unworthy of His Excellency (Ap
to Touzon, $1,800 în full, 20-lay days. ments in this Colony-all these gentlemen have at all times concurred in, or thought many small taxes. We have done what we plause).
The toast of the Ladies, coupled with the German bark A. T. Stalknecht, 539, to whom I have referred might possibly it the right thing, what happened to be could to release commerce from all shackles not have performed their duty in this in- done by the Executive, but I take it to or anything of the sort, and I believe it has name of Miss Kennedy, proposed by Mr Bangkok to Hongkong, (inside the Bar) 40 dependent, upright, and manly way, if they mean that you have on the whole balanced been the earnest desire of the Government Tobin and responded to by Captain cents per picul, 33 lay days; (outside the were not aware that they had the whole the good against the evil and have come to to help and assist and promote commerce O'Callaghan, amid vociferous applause, Bar) 85 cents par pioul, 33 lay days. intelligence and respectability of this Co. the conclusion that whatever has been done, in every possible way. That you are not brought the proceedings to a close, His foby at their back, which has always been whether it be good or evil, has been done entirely going to the bad, without going Excelleney being enthusiastically cheered the case.
One of the speakers in re-for the Interests of this Colony, for the into statistics I may say that I believe as he left the room. turning thanks for the Army has made honour of the colonists and for the good of that within the last year of 1876, there increase in the num- 40 allusion to me, which I cannot pass the commannity at large (applause). I would has been an over in silenco. He has alluded to the only, gentlemen, in consinalon say that the ber of ships coming into this harbour, earlier part of my career as a soldier, reception. I have met with here to-night something liko 8,000 of all sorts; i o. an in- I have no desire, gentlemen, to blink that and elsewhere during the day ban really crease over the number in. 1876, which in- part of my history. I spent the best and overcome and overwhelmed me, that I oresse I believe represents something like happiest days of my life in that service, have only one feeling-that I thank you $40,000 tons of shipping. If you do not and any little good which you sitribute to from the bottom of my heart, and I shall believe me, gentlemen, go and ask the
Ho Ying and Leong Ying Chun, opium together with the gentleman who made which you have this night conferred upon from these two simple facts that the Colony bollers, were brought up for making a noise me to-night 1 learnt there. I was trained never forget to my dying day the bonoar Harbour Master. Now, gentlemen, I inter that allusion, We were trained alike in me. I estimate it the greatest honour that is not going to the bad. I do not believe at the Koshing Theatre yesterday. When the profession and principles of honour you could offer, and the greatest honour people send ships here or people bere send the day performance was over and before And manly conduct, which I have endea that I could receive (prolonged applause). ships elsewhere simply to run up and down, the females in the woman's box had cleared Foured to make my rule through life, Mr Byrie, who was very warmly received, like the Irishmen who suggested having out, some men went in to see the night per (opplause). Whatever else 1 may be, I said the toast entrusted to him that even railway through certain uninhabited dis-formance. They blocked up the door of this shall ever be at heart a soldier, I am lng the Bench and the Bar-was one that tricts simply for the "divaralon" of the thing. box, and when they were told to move away astonished at myself that I have got so far he had very great pleasure in proposing. The vessels, I believe, come here for some to allow the females out they made a noise, in making a speech, or anything like one, From the earliest days of the Colony down good purpose; they take away things and I am and the defendants were most conspicuous,
to the present time the Bench here had sure they leave something here in the shape Fined 10/ each. for 1 nosure you. I feel perfectly oppressen with a sense of my own unworthiness of been occupied by men who were respected of dollars. There is another fact which I the honour which you have heaped upon here to the highest degree. After refer think proves that the Colony is prospering. me bere to-night, I have done far ring to Chief Justice Hulme in terms of We have been selling land lots, we have less than you think, and I never have great praise Me Ryrie said that doming some still, although you would hardly And never will take credit for doing to the present chief incumbent of the believe it, and we sold land the other day that which others ought to receive Bench, he thought they would all agree which was resumed a few years ago for a the orédit for. (palanes) Be sure that with him that he had kept up the reputs and some odd chillugs and which we sold you keep your public officers pure, clean tion of the position. On every occasion the other day for $40,000. There is not handed and competent for their work the publio interests demanded it, when land of the site of your hat to put up bare they do, and you will be comparatively anything occurred on which the Chief which is not eagerly purchased, and we ladepsodent of any Governor. You will Justice could record his opinion either from know it cannot be eaten, that it must have your work done by these gentlemen the Bench or his seat in the Legislative be utilised for some purpose, and that da they nor do it unto the end I am per- Council, he never hesitated to some forward is a sure index to me alther that the as the exponent of what were the legal Colony is prosperons or that there a fectly satisfied, because they do it from rights of the Colonists, as well as what was an enormous number of fools who want high principle of bonour. I am per beat for their interests. In regard to the to invest their money in laud which is not. Carmel Bammut, a Maltese, was charged
Scented Teas. Shortly after the publics fectly sure that whether I am here or elsewhere that you will have the
tion of our circular, a few settlements of same accuss in your public departments
dused two good character discharges from Capers were made, amounting to 2,260 As to the prosperity of the Colony, the
of your Colony. Be that as it may, I know the Royal Navy, the last was from H.M.B. boxes at Tis. 12 a 27 per ploul these The defendant said he was prices show but little change on former roads and paths and so forth that have been
that although your taxes have been reduced Lapwing. alluded to by your Chairman, I have only
and no new taxes have been imposed, your discharged as stated. He had no money quotations. There are still about 8,000 to day I could do very little in that way if
revenue is steadily increasing, that you because he sent all his pay home. He was boxes of Scented Caper and 2,000 boxes have got something to pay your way and willing to work. He was discharged and Scented Orange Pokos-in stock, but these I had not a Council-gentlemen appointed
that you need not go to beg and borrow of allowed 26, conts a day from the Poor Box meet with no attention from buyers, by the Queen to advise me. Those gentle.
In Pekoes no purobases are reported. Canton Greens-Settlements during the men know very well what the Colony wants,
snybody-except of the Special Fund for seven days, and they have never hesitated to vote the
(applause), that I would have no sort
month have aggregated 1,600 boxes Gun, money to do it. I should have been utterly
of scruple of borrowing and you know,
powder at Tls. 18 a 16 per pioul, ... powerless without that help. Those gentle
moreover, 1 would not be very partionlas
Export of the various descriptions of men, I bellore, as I have stated on another
in paying it back (a laugh). Well now,
February 28, Teas blyped from Canton Waters, (Hong- (Taken at Mours Falconer & Co.'s Premizu, occasion to-day, though nominated by the
gentlemen, so long as you have got that money, and so long as the present or Notwithstanding the intervention of the kong, Canton and Macao) to Great Britain Queen, have represented the property and
Horezone, Feb. 28, 1877. commerce, the honour and the welfare of the Mr Phillippo, in response to an invitader of things is maintained, you will have Chinese New Year holidays, the business in to date: Feb. 3, 5.8. Menelaus Congon
suillejent funds to do all that is required to Bengal Opium, since last notice, has been 88,518 Ibe, S. Caper 81,940 lbs. 8. O. BAROMETES— 9 AM Colony, far better than I have seen those tion, also soknowledged the toart matters represented in places where they had Mr Jackson, who was received, with do here, and I have no doubt what I have on a fair scale, which is noteworthy as indi-Pekoe 22,050 lbs., total 192,503 lbs.18. pretty nearly universal suffrage (applause). great applanse, briefly proposed the toast of stated are sound and substantial instances cating that the strictness of old days in the 8.8. 4d, Congou 83,894 lb., B. Caper Phone gentlemen Have, at all times, acted as The Foreign Consuls coupling it with of the prosperity of this Colony. I belleve observance of holidays is now less adhered 95.769 lbs., 8. O. Pekoe 7,937 lbe, total THERMOMETER-9AM Independently as if they went about with the name of Mr D. H. Bailey The foreign that this Colony has a great future before to by the native merchants, at any rate so 187,590 lbs.; 11, 8.8. Achilles, Congou their hats in their hands asking every Consuls here were body of men whom it. I have thought the matter out accord. far as the dealings in drug are concerned. 108,871 lbs 8. Caper 140,666 lbs., B. Q. greasy fellow in the community for their they all sincerely admired and esteemed, ing to my lights. It has a grest geographi. The rate for Patna has, however, slightly Pekoe 14,102 lbs., total 283,530 lbs vote (laughter). I have thought for a long although, basking in the sunshine of cal position of which it cannot be deprived, fluctuated, and in the latter part of the Making, with previous shipments, a total time, and 1 shall continue to think, that paternal Government they were not brought and although there are some enterprising interval holders of the drug have more for the season of 16,568,174 lbs.; against Her Majesty, or those of her secretaries so much into contact with them as they statesmen in the present day-there is one readily acceded to the terms of the buyers, 19,621,842 for season 1875.76.
SILK.The past month has been a period who have to ropresent her, that they are would be if residing at one of the Treaty of high repute at Peking a British sub with a view no doubt of materially reducing
Those, however, who had any Ject, and I know that he advocates the old stocks prior to the receipts of froshof unwonted inaction in this market, and quite as good judges of those who are
with the exception of a few bales Teatles it to represent public interests as any ill-dealings with the Consular body here found giving up of this Colony again to China, supplies. The present quotation is $580.
Though there has been a better enquiry reel, said to be going forward as samples, terate man that you (applause). I am them to be very affable and estimable gen- and there is another high up in Her
tlemen (applause)
Majesty's service who is imbued with simi- for Benares, the rate for this drug also has there are no settlements to chronicle. not, gentlemen, fa the position of a go.
Mr Bailey, who was received with loud lar views that sounds like a bad joke, but slightly given way latterly, notwithstanding verament by party, I have never made s
To-day's party; I have never attempted to make and prolonged applause, sald Mr Chair I believe it is true. I believe I am doing the large exports coast-wise. a party in this Colony. There is only one man and gentlemen, for my colleagues and that discreet diplomatist no wrong in rats is $535.
The receipts for the month stand as last party in this Colony that I would wish to for myself I wish to express our very high saying that he entertains that opinion, yet have beside me, and that is the whole to appreciation of the kind and considerate I advise everybody, if he has any interest noted at 3,787 chests, against 8,624 chests telligence of it, and I will never be content remarks concerning the Consular Body at all in the place, whatever his sountry in the corresponding month of last year. made by the gentleman who has just taken may be, to battle that question to the During the fortnight some 800 chests have with less. I have never sought to gain his seat. We are glad to assist in doing death. Do not wait until a light is put to been taken by the local consumers, against any object by enlisting any party or clique hour to the distinguished guest of the oo the mine, but the first indication you have 750 chests at the corresponding fortnight on my side. (Applause), I have never condescended to ask, much less to operos, pasion. We are here from all parts of the of it, raise your velos against it. In regard last year when holidays had not intervened. earth, I may nay, representing different to the competition of the Chinese, I know This, with the exportations, leaves the the vote of any gentleman in your Legia nationalities, systems, customs, manners; that with their intelligence Ruropeans must avaliable supply on the market computed lative Council. They have been as free but I feel safe in the assertion that the icceed. You have another difficulty to at 2,5650 chests, against 1,400 chests same to think and to not as I am. We are appointed from the same head,from the Consular Body in Hongkong is animated contend with, which has been alluded to time last year. Of this last quantity 860 same source, for they have their appoint by a cosmopolitan feeling and imbued within the couras of speeches here, and which chests were Benares, of which kind the
A sentiment of international fraternity, is popularly called the Blockade Question, present stock consists of 960 chests. ments from Her Majesty as I do, and they (Applause.) Consuls sometimes are placed Well, gentlemen, I need not repeat my have an equal right to exerclio their opinion. That they have exercised it la difficult situations, where between the opinions about that because I have put Massss HEINEMANN & Co.'s Freight Cir. thoroughly the present state of the Colony Governments they represent and the Gor them where they cannot be retracted, on cular, for the Mail of Thursday, 1st March,
ernment to which they are accredited, inter record. I adhere to all the opinions I says !** I know of no particularly weak national questions arise, questions delicate finally came to an a sotted conclusion The market has been fairly active dur- point about your Oolny, except such as for solution. In such cases, it is important on that subject. I had hoped that I ing the past fortnight Demand hat con the Executive have not the power of that the disposition of the Authority or would be here to see that question finally tinued for tonnage homewards and faten remedying off hand and at once. town and city have been badly built, has Exsentive with whom they have to deal set at rest because I think it only are arm, while Costing freights have bden laid out in a faulty manner with should be taken largely into consideration. wants a little firmness on the part of the generally improved both for steamers and
I can say for myself, and I believe I can representative of this Oolong to get sailing vansein. a most nefarious system, if system, it
Homewards, sonss enquiry exists for sant be called, of drainage, but all that assert it ales for my colleagues, that when all that reasonable men in the Colony has not been overlooked. Tout have ever questions have arisen, the Governor, demand, I am in a position cow to know vessels to load here, but though freighta officers present on this occasion who have Sir Arthur Kennedy, has always met us in a what they do want, and I would recom- are steady there no Improvement to gone into that unsavoury question; who liberal, practical, sensible way, in the spirit mend the community never to stop or test notice. For the Philippines there is no of treaties, in the spirit of comity and satisfied until they get it. There has been demand at the moment, only one settle- fnow all about it, and one day possibly obstadies have tanished. (Applause) is a great deal of skirmishing about the ment being reported in the fortnight you will know all about it but there is Excellency Sir Arthur Kennedy in leaving matter. but as the question Dow rests, the Cosatwing, a decided improvement in very little use in throwing nuisances before the public to be discussed and to be talked Hongkong, where he has governed so wise grottad is clear for a fair fight, and I don't rates is noticeable from the Northern Ports, about when you have not the pos-ly, so beneficently, is going to a larger field, believe that our opponents have a leg to owing partly to us starulty of tonnage
to be one of the builders of a State, one of stand upon. In conclusion, gentlemen, I availabis.. sible means of remedying them at once
From Maigon to this port It is better that these things should the founders of that new Empire now is will propose the Prosperity of the Colony freights show a further advarte and are be talked of should be well considereding on the horison of England's great do of Hongkong, and I irtist that the mere very firm, but there is only a small demand main. May I anticipate the future, that chants and those who are interested in its from Bangkok. Tatinage is wanted to load and planned and remedied as quickly as possible, but time must elapse before he will assist in laying the foundations, prosperity may ever bear the high sharacter at Baigont for Swatre and Autor, but ho the sanitation of this. Colony can be broad and deep on the solid principles of for honout and commercial Integrity that settlement is reported for either place, p
The American bark Wodern Ball, 1,138 For sompleted it is in very good hands. authority and liberty, so that fatte ge- they do at the present day
nerations may venerate his work and name. The Governor, after a few most com tons, will load at a port in the Philippines During the time that I have been among I am sure you will all join in wishing him plimentary remarks on the local press, for New York under charter affected st you, I am not comelons of having done anybody an intentional wrong. If I have long life, and that his success may be as which were ressived in Hen of the set toast, home, and the American bark Goriladi, Me Ryrld responded to the toast of the 470 tons, takes the barth for Portland, aléo made any mistakes į it I have not some great in Queensland as in Hongkong, and times estimated gentlemen's abilities by we cannot wish any auccess which will be Prosperity of Hongkong and Mr Willock under home charter.
* The disengaged tonnage in port affOUNTE their own standard (laughter), it some greater than that. (Loud applause rate replied on behalf of the Press. times has been the case that is hardly His Excellendy | Gentiemen 1. I cordially. His Excellency then gave the toast of to & ressoló, zeglierling 1938 tonsi
British bark Vargo, 1088, hente to Lons For Eufore 16,997 bales, 12,847 bit. my own fadle it is my misfortune, bas if thank you for this second expression, the Stewards coupling it with the fate of
United States, don, 23 per ton of 30 own I have made any mistakes on these would not have risen at all but to say in Sir Rugell Hon. Secretary,
Me Russell, who was received with loud
do, Re-meli, 5930 boxes, 4394 botes. I have reference to what has fallen from my friend
Danish bark Korsor, Sif, hönse to Nên points, I am sorry for
Bombay, 1487 ploula. 3800 pin, endeavoured to 1ut the best men in the Consul for the United States that it applause, replied for the Stewards. He said: Tork, private,
danu 8000 Sales, German bark Pallas, 10%, Takso and of Docsong............. 147 bla,
Wastequetballint the proper places, and I have never, I possibly may be agreeable to many here to ir Chairman, and gentlenen, on behalf of
70s bales. Jan. 8, Hesposis (str.), from Landen ta can conscientionsly declare, committed any know, inaruch sa the question caused a the Stewards and Members of Commi tes Telwanfoo to London, 28 d. par ton of
Datas, SPICES AND Orts -Cussia Lignes Shanghai thing like what is socially exiled, and great deal of commotion and a great des! have to thank you for the kind manner in 20 erst, 20 lay dayas addi very well known de a job," (laughter and of very proper and righteous indignation, whichy on have acknowledged our services.
British ship Sarah Nicholson, 083, is quoted at $11.00 11.60 in mats, $11.90 Jan. 11, Windhoven, from London të applause). I cannot afford it. It does not at the horrible case of murder which the But we really did very little. The Committee nila to Channel for orders, to discharge in #1200 in bozek. Siles 400 picats. Stock Shanghai pay. You are sure to be found out, and American Condul had to deal with, and knew the feeling of the community and pork in the United Kingdom of on the 7,500 piouls. Cassia Bude, 17.78 a 18. Jan. 13, Woodhall, from Hamburg to Hong.
which by an unfortunate broken llak endeavoured to give it expression by trying | Continent, private,
Bales 80 | Boules Stock 100 pisuts Star Long I don't know, gentlemen, any place where both were unable to bring the sulprits, a to do honor to His Excellency as far sea I have been where the climate, the atmos we believe them to be, to justice. By this successful dinner or banquet could. But and Swatow to New gras private.
British ship Tybetala, 248, Hongkong Aniseed 435 25 50. Rh-barb, No. 2,590 Jan. 12. Hope, from London to Hongkong
100. Alam 62.10 a 20 per pioul, Jan. 13 Nestor (str.), from Liverpool te phere and the soil was so unsuitable for the last mail I received a despatch from H. Mothers deserve credit and not the dom
Shaughst American bark Belle of Oregon, 116%, Camphor, $18.40 d 18 75 per picut, packed. growth of a sham (Renewed laughter) You Secretary of State to say that the sollen of mittes altogether, the members worked honey to San Frangioso, private.
SEMPRE-Fire Crackers, 76 cents per Jan. 16, Gryke, from Cardid to Hongkongs have had me por for åve fear butogre
at'ests,
Your
ports.
COMMERCIAL.
Late advices, received by cable, announce. a drop of 2/ per lb. in the London market, and we look for much lower rates then those now asked here, before any business is likely to be transsoted. The stock in Canton le very considerable for the advanced period of the season.
Long reels have hardly been wanted, and only if pleals of Kowkeng, do, are said to have been taken for India,
Reveals have likewise been in limited request, finest thread is very soros, but middling and common grades are in fair supply.
Stockt in Canton is estimated at 800 to 1,000 balas Teatles, 100 bales Camohack and Lucklow, 50 balss Kowkong, and about 200 bales of inferior sorts.
In Wade, there have been no deslinga. Annexed quotations are of course quite
QUOTATIONE.
nominal
Tantle........Curio,
None علم
No. 1, $515 2, $480 8, 3460 EXPONETARIAN JE Atomoan y 4,3438 Cumchuck & Lacklow, ** $400 Re-reeled Cumchuck, Best Nons.
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No. 1, $680
#
» 2, $860
33
in B, 8540 Cote-ng-ow, 11. ---Nego. 2. Nouo. Weste Silke
No. 1, § 90
Coscom Pierced, j, ma $100.
JEFFVEMENTS FOR THE FORTNIGHT.
1878-77: 1875-78.
"1
Europe,
8 baleas 17 bls.
United States, ds, Be-feels,.. 120 bat. 820 bra. Bombay,aujos 17 plius 60 pla.
EZFORT FOR SEASONS, TO DATE,
1876-77. 1875.70.
|
Queen's Road,)
:80.342
Do.
1 P.M...
30.282
Do.
4 P.M...
80,240
61"
Do
Do.
1 P.M. 4··P.M...
601
62
Do. (Wat bulb)
A.M.
58
Do.
'Do.
1 F.M..
59
Do.
Do.
4 P.H. 39
62
Do. Maximum.
Do. Minimum over night 67)
Shipping Intelligence.
HOME SHIPPING,
The followingfa corrected from the Intert London Papers
kong.
DEPARTURES
Sept. 17, Palestine, from London to Hong-
Oct. 6, Wegn, from Hamburg to Chefoo. Oct. 15, Omba, from London to Shanghal. Oct. 14, Sir Barry Pazken, from London to
Hongkong,
Nov. 12, Lima, from London to Hongkong. Nov. 13, Rurik, from Cardiff to Hongkong. Nov. 18, Hydra, from Cardiff to Hongkong. Nov. 17, Elias Bhaw, from London to
Shanghai,
Nov. 21, America, from Cardiff to Hong,
kong Nov. 28, Western Chief, from London to
Hongkong.
Nov. 28, Madura, from Cardiff to Hồng.
kong.
Nov. 28, Hannah Law, from Cardiff to
Hongkong,
Nov, 78, New Bra; from Cardiff to Hongs
kong.
Dec. Banalatha, from Cardiff to Hong
kong
Dec. 17, A. E. Vidal, from Hamburg to
Hongkong
Des. 17, Carricks, from London to Hung
kong,
Dos. 18, Channel Queen, from Cardiff to
Hongkong.
Deo. 40, Chluaman, from London to Hong
kong.
Deo. 82, Sophie, from New York to Hong
kong,
Deo. 28, Ino, from Greenock to Swatow, Deo. 28, John Nisholson, from New York
to Shanghai EN
Deo. 27, Undine, from London to Shanghai, Deo. 28, Antenor (str), from London to
Shanghai
Dea. 28, Ulysses (str.), from Liverpool to
Shanghal
Des. 29, Uzinan, from Cardif to Beg.
kong,
Jan. 4. Maogregor (str.), from London to
Shanghal
Jan. 4, OR Bishop, from Londen do
Hongkong
Jan. 6, Duns (str.), from Liverpool in China
And Japan.
Ingurantes,
41
Malls.
THE CHINA FIRE INSURANO"
HE COMPANY, LIMITED,
HEAD OFFICE-HONGKONG,
GETOLES at all, the Treaty Ports of
China snid, Japan, and at Bingapore, Jag on and Tenang,
Bisks accepted, and Folloles of Insurance granted at the rates of Premium current as ibe above mentioned Ports.
UNO CHARGE FOR POLIČT:FIER.
JAS. H. COUGHTRIE, Secretary.
Hongkong, November 1, 1871.
LANCASHIRE INSURANCE
COMPANY,
'(FIRE AND LIFE)
¤APIFAN, -TwoɛMILLIONS STARLING,
HE Undersigned are prepared to grant Buildings or on Goods stored therein, on Qualsi In Malsheds, on: Gooda on boară Vossels and on Hulls of Vessels in Han- bour, at the umsal Terms and Conditions.
Proposals for Life Assurances will be re- petved, and transmitted to the Directors for their dealstomi.
* If required, protection will be granted on fires claas Kdven up to £1000 on a Single Lato. tor's
For Bates of Premiums, forms of pro- posals or any other information, apply to ARNHOLD, KARBERG & Co.
Agents Hongkong & Casten. Hongkong, January 6, 1887.
اله را مانی
ROYAL INSURANCE COMPANY, THE Undersigned, Agents for the above Company, are prepared to grant In furandis. At ourront rates
MELCHERS & Co.,
Agents, Royal Insurance Company:
DHINESE INSURANCE COMPANY, (LIMITED.)
рошо
NOTICE,
|
STEAM FORK
Bingapore, Penang, Foint de Galle, Aden, Suez, Malta, Brindisi,
Aucors, Venice, Mediter ranean Ports, Southampton and London;
Hombay, Madras and Oslonita.
(THE PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL STRAN
NAVIGATION COMPANY's Steam-thly
·ZAMBESI, Captain Symona, will leave this on THURSDAY, the let March, at Noon
For further Partlonlar, apply to
A. MoIVER, Superintendent. Hongkong, February 19, 1677.
mol
Occidental & Oriental Steam-
Ship Company.
TAKING THROUGH CARGO AND
PASSENGERS FOR THE UNITED STATES AND EUROPE,
IN COMMOTION WITH FER
CENTRAL
UNION PACIFIC AND CONNECTING RAILROAD COMPANIES
AND
ATLANTIC STEAMERS,
THE
8800EANIO" will be des patched for Ban Francisco, via Yoko hama, on SATURDAY, the 3rd March, at 9 p.m., taking Cargo and Pemusngere for Japan, the United States and Europe.
Connection is made at Yokohama, with Steamers from Shanghai,
Freight will be received on Board until 4 p.m." of End March. Faroal Packagez will be received at the Office until 5 p.m. same day: all Parcel Packages should be marked to address in full; value of game is required,
►》OLICIES: granted at current rates on
Return Passage Tickets available for 8 Marine Risks to all parts of the World, monthe are issued at a reduction of 20 per in accordance with the Company's Articlescent, on regular raten of Association, Two Thirds of the Profita: are distributed annually to Contributors, whether Shareholders or not, in proportion to the nets amount of Premia contributed by sach, the remaining third being carried to Reserve Fund.
OLYPHANT ✔ Co., General Agents.
Hongkong, Apri. 17, 1878.
QUEEN FIRE INSURANCE
COMPANY.
are
to
Policies against Fire to the extent of $45,000 on Buildings, or on Goods stored therein, at current local rates, subject to a Discount of 20% on the Fromia.
NORTON & Co. Agents.
Hongkong, January 1, 1874,
NORTH BRITISH & MERCANTILE
INSURANCE COMPANY,
Insorporated by Royal Charter, and Special Acts of Parliament,
Established 1809.
CAPITAL £2,000,000,
For further information as to Freight or Passage, apply to the Agency of the Company, No. 87, Queen's Road Central.
G. B. EMORY, Agent Hongkong, February 20, 1877.
U. §. MAIL LINE.
PACIFIO MAIL, STEAMSHIP COMPANY.
mc3
THROUGH TO NEW YORK, via OVERLAND RAILWAYS, AND YOUCHING At YomOHAMA, AND HAN FRANCISCO,
THE U. 8. Mall Steamer ALASKA,
will be despatched for San Francisco Tis Yokohama, on THURSDAY, the 16th March, 1877, at 3 P., taking amongers, and Freight, for Japan, the United States, and Kuropa.
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