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Notices to Consignees.

NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.

To-day's Advertisements.

8, 8. "VIKING," FROM LONDON VIA SINGAPORE

THIS

§. 8. "MACTAN," FROM MANILA.

JONSIGNEES of Cargo by the above. Stearner having arrived. Consignees of Cargo by har are hereby informed Manganos oroby notified that that their bonds are being by ned med their Cargo in being landed and stored in stored at their risk in the Godowns of the Godowns of the Undersigned at their the Undersigned, whence delivery may be

obtained. risk and expense.

No Fire Insurance has been effected,

RUSSELL & Co. Hongkong, April 12, 1878.

ap19 COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES,

--- NOMCE TO CONSIGNEES,

JONSIGNEES of the following Ouzgo

are requested to send in their Bills of Lading to the Undersigned for counter- signature, and take immediate delivery. This Cargo has been landed and stored at their risk and expense,

No Fire Insurance has been affected.

H. DE POVEY, Agent.

Ex "Djemnal"

AP Order 60 bags Sharp Stones, WMS W. MacG, Smith, I came

Belts, .................................. Hongkong, April 10, 1878.

from Madras.

from London.

ESTATE OF DODD & Co. AT the MEETING held on the 19th Instant at Mesars DODD & Co.'s OFFICES, the following RESOLUTIONS were carried :-

1. That the affairs of the Bald Doon Oo. shall be Liquidated by arrangement, and not in Bankruptcy.

2. That FRANS ÚHOMLET be, and he

is hereby appointed Trustee.

8. That I ABENDROTH and EDMUND Frs be, and they are hereby appointed a Commitee of Inspection.

ALL PAYMENTS on Bocount of the Estate, it is requested, will be Paid to the erder of the Undersigned.

F. CHOMLEY, Trustee for the Estate of

. DoDan di Co.

Amoy, January 14, 1878.

To-day's Advertisements..

FOR MANILA, The Steamship

« ΜΑΟΤΑΝ "

ERQUIAGA, Master, will be de spatched to tollora

*the 18th Instant, at Noon. Bangkong, apage, apply to

ISSELL & Co.

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Consignees desiring to take delivery from Boat are at liberty to do so.

No Fire Insurance has been affected. Optional Cargo will be forwarded to Shanghai, unless notice to the contrary be received from Consignees before 4p.m.

FOR SHAY

The VIKING" will be despatched as above TO-MORROW, the 16th

Instant, at 4 p.m.

For Freight or Passage, apply to

AGIBB, LIVINGSTON & Co.,

Agente.

Hongkong, April 15, 1878.

sple

FOR SWATOW, AMOY & FOOCHOW.

The Steamship

"KWANGTUNG," Capt. PUNCHARD, will be de- spatched for the above Ports on WEDNESDAY, the 17th Instant, af Daylight,

H

For Freight or Passage, apply to

DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co. Hongkong, April 15, 1878. ap17

FOR AMOY, TAIWANFOO & TAMSUÍ,

The Steamship.

TAIWAN,"

Captain M. Young, will be de- apatahed for the above Forts on THURSDAY, the 18th Instant, at Noon.

For Freight or Peasage, apply to

DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co.

Hongkong, April 15, 1878.

MONTHLY SERVICE.

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FOR PORT DARWIN, COOKTOWN, SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE, taking Cargo and Passengers for all Aus- tralian and New Zealand Ports, TASMANIA, FIJI & NEW CALEDONIA, Navigation Coasters The Australasian Steam

Steamship

"THALES," Fococa, Commander, will be despatched as above on TUESDAY, the 23rd Instant, at Noon.

For Freight or Passage, apply to

GEO. B. STEVENS & Co., Agents. Hoogkong, April 15, 1878.

späs

FOR AMOY.

The Steamship

"ESMERALDA," GULLER, Master, shortly due, will have quick de

spatch for the above Port:

For Freight or Passage, apply to

RUSSELL & Co. Hongkang, April 15, 1878.

FOR YOKOHAMA & HIOGO,

The British Steamer

"MADRAS".

shortly expected from Singa pore, will have quick des patch as above.

For Freight of Pasisre, apply to

MELCHERS & Co., Agents. Boligkong. April 18, 1878.

PUBLIC AUCTION,

To-day.

Cargo remaining in Godown after the 22nd Instant will be subject to rent.

Bill of Lading will be countersigned by

GIBB, LIVINGSTON & Co., Agents. Hongkong, April 15, 1878.

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STEAMSHIP "LOUDOUN CASTLE, " FROM LONDON VIA SINGAPORE THIS Steamer having arrived, Consignees

of Cargo by her are hereby informed that their Goods are being landed and stored at their risk in Mesars NORTON

&Co.'s Godowns, whence delivery may be obtained

Consigness desiring to take delivery from Boat are at liberty to do so.

No Fire Insurance has been effected. Optional Cargo will be forwarded to Shanghai, unless notloe to the contrary be received from Consignees before Noon To- day, the 16th Instant.

Cargo remaining in Godown after the 2nd Instant will be subject to rent.

Bills of Lading will be countersigned by

DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co.,

Agenta. Hongkong, April 15, 1878,

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NOTICE TO CONSIGNEÈS. BRITISH BARK ELIZABETH OSTLE,

FROM ANTWERP,

ONSIGNEES of Cargo by the above. named Vessel are requested to send in their Bills of Lading to the Undersigned for countersignature, and to take imme- dlate delivery of their Goods.

Cargo impeding the discharge of the Vessel will be landed and stored at Con- algnees' risk and expense.

MEYER & Co., Agents. Hongkong, April 15, 1878. apez

LUSITANO THEATRE.

AN AMATEUR PERFORMANCE will be given at this Theatre,

ÎN AID OF THE FUNDE of the CITY HALL

027

WEDNESDAY, April 24th, at 9 p.m. SULLIVAN'S OPERETTA TRIAL BY JURY.

count.OMEDY

THE CHINA MAIL.

ARRIVALS → April 14, Bara Nicholson, British ship, 998, J. G. Salkirk, Newcastle (NS. W.) Feb. 26, Coal-BUTTERFIZED & SWIRE.

April 14, Elizabeth Ortle, British barque,

740, W. 4. Flinn, Antwerp March 10 General-MEYLE & Co. st

April 14, Glenfinias, British steamer,

British from Whampoa

April 14, Chinkin

steamer, from Canton.

April 16, Bosa Boettcher, German barque, 398, T. H. Schaltz, Olongapo Apell B, Thmber.-W. PUSIAU & Co.

Admission by TICKET ONLY, which can be obtained (Price Two DOLLARS) on and after Thursday next, from Messrs Lána,

· CRAWFORD & Co.

W. WHEELER,

Ron. Secretary, Hongkong Choral Society. Hongkong, April 15, 1878. sp/10 Occidental & Oriental Steam Ship Company.

TAKING THROUGH CARGO AND PASSENGERS FOR THE UNITED STATES AND EUROPE, **** wita kxJ

CENTRAL and UNION PACIFIC AND CONNECTING RAILROAD COMPANIES

ATLANTIC STEAMEES.

AND

THE §. 8. " OCEANTO" will be de- spatched for San Franciscos vis Toko- the Instant,

bama, on

April 15, Wenchow, British steamer, 560, Thomas Shaw, Greenook Feb. 12, via porta of call, and Bingapore April 5, General.——

BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE.

April 15, Carl, German brig, 215, H. Thomsen, Amoy April 12, Ballast.-AEK- HOLD, KARBERG & Co.

April 15, Viking, British steamer, 1685, Castle, London March 3, vin ports of call, and Slugapore April 9, General.-GIBB, LENGETOW do Đài

April 15, Peino, French steamer, 2125, Pasquallaf, Shanghai April 13, Mails and General-MESSAGERIES MARITIMES,

April 15, Moorhen, H. M. gunboat, 450, W. L. Carey, Foochow April 11, via Amoy, DEPARTURES.

Apr.

14, Marie Louise, for Quinhon. 34, Paradies, for Bangkok. 14, Yesso, for Coast Porta

14, Argyll, for Saigon,

15, Priam, for Shanghai.

15, Chinking, for Shanghat.

15, B. F. Watson, for San Francisco.

18, Chi On, Chi. g.b., for Foochow

CLEARED.·

Leonie, for Mantung. Adolph, for Top (Caroline Islands). Corderan, for Keelung. Loudoun Castle, for Shanghai. Conquest, for Holbow. Marquis of Argyll, for Cambodia. Princess Seraphi, for Bangkok,

PASSENGERS. ARRIVED.

Per Loudoun Castle, from London, do,

Mr Wright, and 176 Chinese for Hong- kong, and Mr and Mrs. Daisiel, Mears Cope and Marqult for Shanghal

Per Sarah Nicholson, from Newcastle, Mrs Belkirk

Per Fiking, from London, Miss Suroson, and Mr Algar, for Hongkong Mrs and Miss Castle, for Shanghai,

Per Feihe, from Shanghai: for Hong kong, Mr A. de Bliveira, Air and Mrs F. B. Johnson and governess, Mr T. R. Mooney, Rev. Costa, and 3 Chinese for Saigon, Mears A Dentan and E. Mangott for Singapore, Mrs A. P. Kiaholls; for Naples, Mr Frazer's servant for Marseilles, M Frazer, 3 children and amah, Miz and Mrs de Batlow, 8 children, nurse and servant, Mr Russell and child, and Mr Bolmids.

Per Wanthow, from Singapore, 28 Chiness.

DEPARTED,

Por Argyll, for Saigon, Mra Booth, and

40 Chinese

Fer Vessa for Coast Ports, Mears Pet B. F. Watson, for San say -- Europeans, and 20 Chinste

SHIPPING REPORTS. The British steamer Loudoun Castle re- ports: On the 14th Inst., spoke 8. S. Arratoon Apsar and Moray from Hong kong for Caloutta.

The British barque Photon reports Fine weather until Malung the Islands, when got a heavy N. W. squall.

The French barque Julie reports: Fine weather until the 19th it when had a very heavy thunderstorm. Thenes to port dne weather.

Auction

No. 4612-APRIL 15, 1878.

MEMOR. FOR TO-MORROW...spatches as less important than those | Some little anxiety was created yesterday which apparently bear their anthority on by s mamour that H. E. the Governor had their face. If the telegram above quoted received a telegram from home in eipher. 11 am.Sale of Sundries at Naval Yard means that Germany and Austris prefer whether its hieroglyphic dress, or the

that Russia should have Bessarabia,

Shipping. Noon.-Mactan leaves for Manila. 4p.m.Filang leaves for Shanghai.

Meeting.

9 p.m.-Meeting of Perseverance Lodge.

rather than that it should remain neutral exciting times in which we live, had the to the Great Powers, then the previous most to do with the interest felt, we reference to Austria's reply to Lord say. But we are in a position to stato as Salisbury's Circular being" couched in Indeed the latest Reuter's telegram will equally decisive terms," is misleading. show that the manage received by Bin The news that "the Austro-Hungarian Exsalloney contained nothing of an alarms Ambassador at Constantinople is nego

General Memoranda.

ciating for the eventual occupation of ing nature, and referred merely to cortaliz Bosnia and Herzegovina" would lead precautionary msarares which are bein WEDNESDAY, April 17-

DaylightAwangtung leaves for Coast one to suppose that Austria had deter taken by the authorities here.

mined to assume some of the responsi Porta

THURSDAY, April 18:

Noon. French Mail leaver for Porta of

Call and Europe. Noon.-Taiwan leaves for Amoy, &e. Noon-Sale of Stock of Goods, Fixture

de, at Meters Thompson & Bind's Store, Queen's Road. 9p.m.Meeting of Victoria Lodge. SATURDAY, April 20;—

Noon-English Mall leaves for Ports

of Call and Europe, 8pm-American Mall leaves for Yoko

hama and San Francisco, MONDAY, April 22:-

Goods per Viking undelivered after this

date subject to rent. Goods per Loudoun Castle undelivered

after this date subject to rent. TUESDAY, April 33 :--

Noon. Thales leaves for Port Darwin, da WEDNESDAY, April 24-

Noon-Bowen leaves for Singapore, droi

THE

| HONGKONG DISPENSARY,

Established 4.D. 1841.

香港大業、

A. B. WATSON & 00..

bility which Prince Bismarck alleges

must fall upon the Power which drive WELLE noting, in Mr Hennessy's reply to Russia over the Balkans, We think the Secretary of the China Famine Bellat that the fact stated, that "Germany is Fund, that half of the official vote of urging England and Rnesia to mutual $10,000 was forwarded to the Foreign concession, though not given with all Treasuror and half to the Chinese Com-- the authority we have above laid down as necessary, may mean that Russ has mittee, it is impossible to food that the reached the turning point, and that, faithful disposal of the sum paid over to under the advice of dear relatives at the Foreign Committee is more fully Berlin, ahe may proceed to gracefully assured than that given to the native Com- amble alnog "the bridge," as Punch mittes. We do not for a moment doubt cleverly aketebed last year. We trust that natives may make themoney go farther, that some bridge may be found for Rus but there would have been less chance of Bia's diguity, and we do to all the more heartily, because we are convinced that very little concession will now be made by England,

REUTER'S TELEGRAMS,

[SUPPLIED, TO THE “ China. MÁIL."}

(By Southern Route.)

THE WAR.

its being missed at the scene of opera tions, and more of our hearing how and where it was spent, had the entire vote of $10,000 been entrusted to forging hands.

We learn that Ris Excellency the Governor has conveyed to the Viceroy of Canton, through B. M. Acting Consul (Dr Hanos), the condolences of the Elongkong Govern= ment and of this community on the awful calamity which has lately vialted the city of Canton. The foreign residents, at the same time, bave not been forgotten, although com-fortunately the condolence applicable to them is far less deep than where the loss of Germany is urging England and Russia to human life is in question. ELM Commul make mutual concessions,

LONDON, 12th April, 1878. An active exchange of diplomatic

FAMILY & DISPENSING CHEMISTS,munications is taking place.

WROLEHALS AND RETAIL DRUGGIETS,

IMPORTERS

OF

DRUGGISTS' SUNDRIES, NURSERY Baqur SITES, TOILET REQUISITES, ENGLILE, AMERICAN, AND FRENCH FATENT MEDICINES, MANUFACTURERS

OF

Soda Water, Lemonade, Tonic Water, Gingerede, Potans Water, Sarsaparilla Water, and other Aerated Waters. The Mamfactory is under direst and continuous European Supervision. Hongkong, Juze 1, 1876..

~The publication of this fartis commened

THE CHINA MAIL.

The Porte has sent to the Great Powers & note, in which it declares its acceptance of the Treaty of Ban Stephane.

LONDON, 18th April, 1878, The Inter-University Boat Race was won by Oxford by several lengths.

THE WAR.

has been naked by the Government to Inform the residents at Shameen that the utmost assistance which can be given from the Public Gardens, the garden at Govern ment House, and elsewhere, towards the restoration of the British Bettlement, will readily be given in the shape of shrubs and plants.

As Imperial Government order was ontled

The Austro-Hungarian Ambassador at to the Milltary on Saturday Jam to fortify Constantinople is negociating for the the sutrances to the Harbour. The granite eventual occupation of Bosnia and HerzeBattery at Wellington Barracks is to be demolished and a sand-bag battery built govina,

Germany and Austria have rebuffed Roumania's appeal for Bessarabia.

LOOSK AND ANWRDAT. THE Parcel Post to Haifong is suspended for the present.

KONUKONG, MONDAY, APRIL 15, 1878) WRITING some time since of the proposed Volunteer movement in Hongkong, and The P. & 0. S. S. Gwalior, with the next referring to the constitution and duties outward English mails, left Singapore yes-

of the former Volunteer Corps, we omit-

ted to mention that one of the chiefterday (Sunday) afternoon. forms of drill undertaken by the Artillery

The British steamer Wenchow reports: ing of battery guns. There guns were steamer, the Wenchow, reached this to Company of former days was the work MESSES Butterfield and Swire's new coast First part strong gales, latter part fine placed in the Murray Battery, in front day. She is a similar model to the New weather with strong monsoon, high cross of Government Offices, and the drill chwang, and is intended for the same trade. sea from Singapore to Hainan, and · thence to port fine weather,

ground thus furnished was in very con- The British steamer Viking reports:venient proximity to the Volunteer Experienced moderate Northerly winds and Guard-house, or Rendezvous, alongside Wa may state, in reply to numerous in St. John's Cathedral Church. Nearly all quiries, that the accounts which have ap The British ship Sarah Nicholson re- the officers, and not a few of the men, peared in these columns of the Tornado at ports: Loft Newcastle (N.SW.)" on the 20th Feb; had light Easterly winds first composing this force are still in the Cauton will be published in a collected few days. Afterwards strong winds from Colony. Speaking of Volunteers we form in gur Overland Edition, published on the NE. Crossed the Equator March may roention that the apparent delay in

fine weather up the China Sea..

to replace it; this work was begun to-day, and we hope it will soon be mounted. Kel- let's Island is to be turned into a fort and mounted; an earth Zork on the point at nowicon commanding the Ly-ee-moon pass is to be also mounted, and Green Island la to be also fortified. In all the four bat- terias there will be forty-five heavy guns taken on board of H. M. S. Victor Ema mounted. Five heavier gans are being

nuel. It is said 500 of the 74th Regiment, who have already been drilled in artillery

the new batteries in the event of war being practics, have been told off to do duty in

declared. The Millitary have been all as

tir to day, and Wanchi was the beene. of great activity. The Arsenal, which was once fall of cannon, shot rod carriages,

shipped for these now forks, while those for is now nearly empty, they having been

Wellington Barracks were carried through

the street.

THE University Boat Race has resuited, according to the telegram sent by Reuter,

8 p.m., taking Cargo and Passengers for 26th in 168 East Long, thence to Stewart's the Volunteer movement, spoken of by Saturday morning at 6 o'clock. Japan, the United States and Europe. Island had light variable winds from North H.E the Governor some weeks since,

Connection is made at Yokohams, with to West Got N.. trades in 1 North has arisen from the cause we previously M. Ling Look, formerly of the Royal in a victory for Oxford by several lengths. Steamers from Shanghai.

first part light, afterwards brink, Passed hinted atriz, the necesity and the Ilusionist Company, who has been for some Our readers will remember the excitement p.m. of the Instant,

might will be received on Board until Balingtar land on day on Senday apparent dificulty of defining some prate time under treatment at the Gevt. Civil that was caused last year at the uncertainty

PAROEL and made Pedro Blanco on

loal work for the Volunteer to do. It

authorities have now consented to have that his internal organs were much wasted, the fortunes of the two sides (Dark Bĺpe appears that this obstacle has now been Hospital, died last night. A post-mortem of the result and by the final declaration of partially overcome; and the Military examination was made, when it was found

"dead heat." It is interesting to note

PACKAGES will be received at the Office the 14th. Thence to port light Harterly should be marked to address in fully value POST OFFICE NOTIFICATIONS. at 6p.m. isme day all Parcel Packages sirs, arrived in port at 11 p.m.

of same is required.

A REDUCTION is made on ReTUEN PAN BAGE TICKETS.

Officers of the ARMY and NATY and to SPECIAL REDUCTIONS granted to

Members of the Civit and CONSULAR SERVIOLA,

MAILS will close:~~ For SHANGHAL-

a separate battery worked by the Volun

apart for this honourable position may

and Light Blue) since the origin of the

Per Loudoun Castle, at 11.30 am. To../teers. The particulars fortification set THREE were no less than 120 European and reçe, or as far back as 1889, when Oxford not be definitely decided upon; but we 90 Chinese passengers availed themselves won at Henley by many lengths. Between have heard the battery at the Lyeemoon of the opportunity afforded by the fuking that year and 1889 no return is given, and Pase mentioned as the most probable, leaving for Canton yesterday, despite the Without speaking dogruatically, and with short notice afforded. A report of the trip one since 1856 only. Amongst these victo only partial information as yet, it would will appear to-morrow.

it appears that the race has been an annuaf appear that the Lysemoon site may from

morrow, the 16th inst, instead of as previously notified. Per Viking, at 8.80 p.m. Tomorrow, the For further information as to Freight

16th Inst. "Fassage, apply to the Agency of the For HAIPHONG AND HANOL. Company, No. 37, Queen's Road Central Per Zamboanga, at 5 p.m. Tomorrow, the

G. B. EMORY, Agent.

10th inst. Instead of an previously Gongkong, April 18, 1878

notified,... For SAIGON

Partes, at A p.m., on Tuesday, the

Not Responsible for Debts.

Neither the Captain, the Agandi, nor

Per

16th inst.:

Ita distance prove inconvenient for the

ries returned, Oxford now sounts eighteen,

members of the Artillery Corps it is VESSELS SPOREN-On 14th April, British including that of last week; while Cam- proposed to form. But that will be a barque (QWBN), 45 miles outside Leman bridge appears as the victor on sixteen For SWATOW, AMOY & FOOCHOW-matter, we presume, for future considera- Islands. On 26th March, Star, of China, cessions. This makes the honours pretty tion. It seeme to us that, in view of from Sydney to Shanghai, 15 days out, lat.qually divided between the antagonists; Owners will be Responsible for any the 16th Institute present signs and future possibilliles, the 0.80 B long 184 E Forward, from while it must be added in favour of Cam- fortiucation and arming, of this Island Newcastle to Hongkong, 3 days out, lat. bridge that in 1839 she won by the greatest should not be delayed for a moment

Debt contracted by the Officers of Creus

of the following Vessels, during their stay in Hongkong Harbour;--

QUICKSTEP, American barque, Captain. Barnaby.Captain.

Axticon, American barque, Capt. W. B. Seymore. --Chinese.

Per Kwantung, at & p.mi To-morrow,

For AMOY, TAIWAN, AND TAMBUE

Per Taitten, at 11.80 am, on Thursday,

the 18th fust For PORT DARWIN, COOKTOWN, AND

SYDNEY.-

Per Thales, at 1180 sm., on Tuesday,

The

the "Srd last.

distance, viz., one minute 45 sees, and is longer than is absolutely necessary) and 33:16 6, long 162.40 E. we are glad to observe some signs of]

ought also to be noted that in 1659 the movement in this direction.

TEE 8. 8. Loudoun Castle, winner of last sink during the race. From 1861 to 1860, Cambridge boat was unfortunate enough to year's tea race, airívod here yesterday from

LADAGO, American ship, Captain C. B. | MAIZA nx-THE FEIYOR PACKER Pierce.-Captain.

French Contract Farket Pho will peace or war, it will probably be the to Messrs D. Lapralk & Co., but we pre- 18 seca, to half-a-length. From 1870 to Is these days of doubt and anxiety about London. We notice that she is consigned winning with time to spare varying from inclusive, Oxford had it all her oWE TRY be despatched from Hongkong on woundest policy to accept as reliable only some this is only the outward cargo. She THURSDAY, the 18th instant with those telegraphic messages which give Malls to and through the United

FLORENCE NIGHTINGALE, British bargua, Captain A. McIntyre.-Arnhold, Harborg ap18❘ & Co.

The 1.0. Co. Godown, THE Undersigned will sell by Publio

at West Point, on`

TUESDAY,

the 16th April, 1978, at Noon,-

81 Bales Bombay COTTON YARN, Ex Str. Orissa,

AND AL

8 Bales Bombay COTTON YARN, Ex Str. Kochpar

More or less damaged by sea water.}

(On account of the concernst.) TERMS OF SALE-Cash before delivery in Maxioan Dollars weighed at 7.1.7.

H. N. MODY,

Auctioneer.

Hongkong, April 18, 1878,

PARE, British steamer, Capt. Sergent. -Melebars & Co

DEVANA, British barque, Capt. Willlate May-Melchers & Co.

LADT PENERY, British barque, Capt. E. Oves.-Vogel, Hagedorn & Co.

SARAH NICHOLSON, British shfy, Cayk Jas. G. Belkirk Butterfeld & Swire.

BEIPPING,

ARRIVALS.

April 14, Loudoun Castle, British steamer, 1618, Marshall, London March 8, via ports of call, and Singapore April 9, Genstal DOUGLAS LAPAK & Co,

scheel, Bangkok March 7, Fall-WIEZER April 14, Patton, British barque, 676,

& Co.

April 14, Julie, French bargus, 506, Learny, Salgon March 29, Salt-Carzo,

Kingdom and Europe, Mar their authority. If "Prince Gortschakoff left London 8th March, so that, including Oxford reclaimed her championship the 1874 Cambridge held the ribbon; în 1875 ssille to Saigon, Singapore, Bata saya," or "Earl Beaconsfield, in the stoppages, she has made the run in 88 dead heat took piece last year; and now vis, Galle, Australia, New Zea House of Lords, intimates" even days. Her backers still have no cause for Oxford has again carried off the prizes t land, Taamanis, FL Aden, Bøy"the Russian Preas declares, then the chelles, Reunion, Mauritius, Suck, authority may be fairly acceptable. But

despair. and Alexandria. This is the best curt and ambiguous messages such as opportunity for forwarding Corre spondence to 2, Airies, the Cape, that in today's telegram-Germany Ar the Marine Court to-day the master of Et. Helena, and Ascension, and Austria have rebuffed Honmania's the Sa Hop Arewood junk was charged MAILS BY THE ENGLLEH PÁDENT ---

Appeal for Bessarabia"--come with no before the Hon. C. May, and J.P. HoEsan, The English Contract Pratas Kashgar definitive authenticity, and their very

will be despatched with, the Malls for Europe, ko,, an SATURDAY, the 20th Thatani ARTNET

shat there is in port here at present Bus Tas Singapore Nunca saya tem** 13 aơ happens stan ship, the Jolo, Captain Kobey and a (his instant) received telegram from his report is current that the Captain yesterday

Vagnamens lesves it open for the teleq,, Marine Magistrate, with having lati owners to go to Bhio or soms other deutral graphic agent either to contradict or the harbour without a clearance on the 18th port, as war was Imminent between Ruseth explain away his previous despatch. Of instant. The charge was proved and the Moberg intends to proceed at once to Bhio

and England, and that, theref re, Captain MAILS BY THE TORRES SALES PAUERT, Course the opinion which one has formed junk confiscated, the prisoner being sent We do not know what truths there may be The Australian Contenot Packet Bows, of the situation naturally produces a certo gaol for one week. The Magistrate in this report, but Captains Moberg may will be despatched from Hongkong, on tain biss one way or other in the inter- however recommended the case to the con- safe here as anywhere else. For over If WEDNESDAY the Pith hemant, with pretation of announcements received by

save himself the trouble, as he is quite an Mails for Cooktown, Cleveland Bay, Bowen,

Ste papers. Somerset,legraph. Still, whatever may be the sideration of His Excellency the Governor, war be doolared between the two nations Keppel Bar Briabane, Branty, Tas leaning of the reader, it is a safe guide and advised that a dus of $5 be inflicted and rise und stress door wh

which la by no means certain, full metios manay New Fesland, and malbourne, to follow-to treat all unauthorised de instead of the junk being cenderated. the Crimean War began, for the ragela of