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To-day's Advertisements.

"FOR SHANGHAL The Steamship

"NINGPO,"

R. Cass, Master, will be de. spatched for the above Port TO. MORROW, the 1st June, at 10 am. For Freight or Passage, apply to

ARRIVALS,

May 91, Lombardy, British steamer, 1726, W. B. Hall, Shanghai May 28, Mails and General.-P. & 0. 8. N. Co.

May 31, Malacca, British steamer, 1109, . E. Smith, Yokohama May 24, Maila and General.-P. & O. 8. N. Čo.

May 31, Norno, British steamer, 606, Walker, Balgun, Quinhon, Touron, Hal- phong, and Hoihow May 7, General Kwox ACHRONG."---

THE GHINA MAIL.

MEMOS. FOR TO-MORROW..

Shipping.

10 am.-Ningpo leaves for Shanghai. Olaf goods undelivered subject to rent.

[No. 4960.-Max 31, 1879. were dealt with has been proved to bear the Marlue Court to-day, Leung Shui, up of the Administration by Mr Marsh was most defective, and no audit or check of master of cargo-bost No. S4138, was issued in the afternoon: any kind seems to have been provided charged with throwing a quantity of build-ca.a., having this day departed from the His Excellency Governor J. Pope Hentiessy, for the protection of suitors or of ore.

Colony on leave of absence, It is hereby no- tified that, in accordance with the provisions Great Seal of the United Kingdom, bearing made in Royal Letters Patent under the date at Westminister, the Ninth day of by the Honourable W. H. Marsh, Colonial April, 1877, the Government of this Colony will be administered, until further notice, Secretary, who has this day been duly worn By Command, H. E. WODE- Hongkong, 31at May, 1879. HOUSE, Clerk of Councils Council Chamber,

ditions, it is with more than ordinary SIEMSSEN & Oo.

Hongkong, May 81, 1879;"

FOR SWATOW AND AMOY.

The Steamship

"ESMERALDA,"

Jol

Captain ULLEN, will be do spatched for the above Ports

on MONDAY, the 2nd Proximo, at Noon.

For Freight or Passage, apply to

RUSSELL & Co..

Hongkong, May 31, 1879,

FOR SHANGHAL

The Steamship

DEPARTURES,

May 81 Diamante, for Amoy.

81, Juligne, for Whampoa

Francisco.

CLEARED.

Rojanotliamıhar, for Bangkok, Ningpo, for ShanghL

jo2

Brei Yuen, for Shanghai.

Atalanta, for Hoihow,

Amoy, for Carton.

** ELECTRA,” BORME, Master, will have Immediate deepatch as above. For Freight or Passage, apply to

SIEMSSEN & Co.,

Agents.

Hongkong, May 31, 1879.

PUBLIC AUCTION.

Pheton, for Callso.

Gertruda, for Callao." Paladin, lor Saigon,

PASSENGERS. ARRIVED.

HE Undersigned have received in. ampton, Mrs Robinson and child, Mosers

structions to sell by Fublic Auction,

ON

SATURDAY,

the 7th of June, 1879, at 4.30 p.m., on the Premises, for Balance of the Term of 999 years,→→ PORTIONS OF INLAND LOT

No. 105, viz:-

Lor L-Measuring North 67 fest 7 in.; South 73 feet 4 in.; East on Coch. rane Street 31 feet; and West 31 feet 8 in-containing 2,198 superficial feet. Crown Rent, 820.78.

Lor II-Measuring North 48 feet; South on Gage Street 48 feet 1 in.; East on Cochrane Street 43 feet 7 in and West 45 feet-containing 2,189 superficial feet. Crown Rent, $20.79.

Lor III-Measuring North 69 feet 7 in South on Gage Street 70 feet; Fast 45 feet and West on Gutzlaff, Street 44 feet-containing 3,125 super- ficial feet. Crown Rent, $29.57.

Each Lor sold will carry with is the materials thereon of the Buildinge de stroyed in the 'Late Fire.

Plans may be seen, and all Particulara obtained at the OFFICES of

SHARP & DANBY,

No. 6, Queen's Road, Intely Mesara E. D. Sassoon & Co. Hongkong, May 31, 1879. jat

OHARTERED MERCANTILE BANK OF INDIA, LONDON & CHINA

(Incorporated by Royal Charter.)

BE following Rates of Interest are

Tallowed on FIRED DEPOSITS:

For 12 months, 5 per cent, per saIID.

€

4 per cent. 13 2 per cent.

J

H. H. NELSON, Atanager.

Hongkong, May 31, 1879. ‹. FROM HAMBURG, PENANG AND SINGAPORE.

mat Steamship Electra, Capt. Bonxe,

having arrived from the above Ports, Consignees of Cargo are hereby informed that their Goods are being landed and atored at their riak into the Godowns of the Undersigned, whence and/or from the Wharves or Boats delivery may be obtained. Optional Cargo will be forwarded unless Notion to the contrary be given before 4 p.m. To-DAY.

Cargo remaining undelivered after the 6th of June will be subject to rent.

No Fire Insurance has been effected, Bill of Lading will be countersigned by

SIEMSSEN & Co.," Agents,

Hongkong, May 81, 1879.

Not Responsible for Debts.

G. Atchulson, and R., C. Johnston; for A. Cordiero, A. Walsh, B. C. Moos, and

month.

ditors. Even the Government itself has log rabbish into the barbour dose to the been persistently deprived of revenue by Praya. Defendant said he was morely the ignorance and carelessness of its own balling his boat out; some sand had got officials, Under these humiliating con- mixed with the water. Fined $8, satisfaction that the thorough and ex-Ws understand that the Kinshan is not haustive suggestions of the Commission. ers will be regarded by the public at the only vesel which has had her steam large. Although there is probably no whistle stolen of late. The Fotsai lost hers officials-the laxity of the system being Kinthan went away without one yesterday reason for affixing blame to individual in a similar manner a few days ago. The the principal official cause of the late defalcations yet it is only right to state morning, and was delayed a good deal in that Sir John Smale, as head of the consequence, baving no means of warning Judicial Establishment here, expressed boats of her approach. A new whistle will himself in the fullest and most emphatic cost something like $50, but a thief would state of the Supreme Court offices, and for the old one If sold as old brass. manner possible upon the disorganized | not realizo more than 50 cents or a dollar of the necessity of an audit, more espe cially of the accounts of the Official Trustee. These representations were so little heeded that they were not even now missing from the archives of the pigeon-holed, and many of the letters are

does not speak highly for the course of Colonial Secretary's office-a fact which practice there carried on.

What the

THE S. 8, Norne arrived here to-day from Balgon via Quinhon, Touroo, Haiphong and Hoihow, and we are glad to learn that he has not sustained any damage by the mishap which we reported in our Thurs. day's issue. It may be remembered we Tax naual fortnightly entertainment at the Gulf of Tonking. She was got of by shift. reported her aground on the, S.E. Banks, Temperance Hall will take place on Mining the cargo from aft forward. Admission being free, except for civilians with reference to the accident which may day next, the 2nd June, at 8.80 p.m. been favored with the following particulara We have

have been supplied. The following to the making Hoihow, Poohin Pagoda bearing who will be charged twenty cents. Pankahs prove of some interent to shipmasters. In programme:---

E. 18 8., Jin-Me S, W. 8., found 44 fathoma of water, the chart only showing from 12 to 17 fathoms. The Norna was steered into 34 fathoms, Jin-Me then bear-

1. Piano Solo., Orpheus.

2. dong The Bridge.

3. Song. Take a lesson from me.

RELIGIOUS SERVICES ----

8. JOHN'S CATHEDRAL The Right Reverend Bishop Burdon; The Rayd. B. Hayward Kidd, Colonial Chaplain. Morning Service 11, Evening 6. Holy Communion on the first Sunday in the month, Wednesday, at 6.30 P.M., Evening Prayer and Sermon. 31, Belgic, for Yokohama and an offelating Military Chaplain. At 8 am,

·Military Service.-Rev. J. Blenderson, Morning Prayer, &o. Boly Communion on the second and fourth Sunday in the UNION CHORUE.Morning Service, at 11.M., Afternoon, 6r.M.Divine Service In Chinese, 2-3 r.. every Sunday, with communion on first Sunday of every month, -Rev. Dr. Chalmers

ST. PETER'S SZAKEN'S CHURON-Rev. J. Henderson. Service at 6 7.M., every Sunday and Wednesday all seats free. Morning Prayer and Communion on the First Sunday in each month at 11 am,

ST. STEPHEN'S MISSION CHURCH-Rev. Per Electra, from Hamburg, Mrs Weerla Yuen. (All Services in Chinese.) Mora A.. B. Butchinson, and Rev. Lo Sam and chid, Miss Chalzo, Messrs Brandt, Lawenberg, Kraust, Holm, Leirene, Reich

ing Prayer:-Litany, Ante-Communion, and Uckelaw, and 162 Chinese from Straits, and Sermon, at 11. A.M. Bible Class, at a

Per Lombardy, from Shanghai for South. Preaching, at 6.30 F.. Holy Com-Chief Justice repeatedly wrote in 1874.

munion, 1st Sunday in Chinese month,

1877 was very much to the point; and the German language, by Pastor H. Klitzke, had his recommendations besig ode BERLIN FOUNDLING House.-Service in we have saying that, the Chapel of the Berlin Foundling House, and the exposé of the present Report every Sunday, at half-past ton A.M., into, the sad experiences of August-1878 West Point

must have been materially modified. It is gratifying to note that the Commis sioners, with ourselves, do not think

North for 7 miles, Jin-me bearing 8.W.þ. that an audit by a subordinate officer of

S., and Poahin Pagoda E. by 8.

The the Audit Office would be sufficient, but

course was abanged to E.19. for 28 miles, recommend, as an essential point, that the

when Hainan Hoad bearing 8, by W.¿W.- Auditor General himself. The report as here to-day from Hamburg via the usual tered to S.E. by E.j.E., to make the North audit should be made monthly by the Tas German steamer Elestra, which arrived distant 3 miles, the course was again al- whole carries with it the public opinion ports of call, is a new steamer belonging to eye Island, and after running for 8 ralles of the Colony, as the Governor said in Commissioners have conscientiously earn bury. She is a craft of 1181 tons register, on top of a sand bank not marked on the Council and we think that the the German Steamship Company of Ham. the vessel glided from 10 fathoms of water ed the angaalified thanks of the commu- and is to all appearance & well-built vessel, Tongking Gulf Chart of 1877. Capt. Walker nity. The prompt action taken by the and well adapted for the China trade an a

adds that he subsequently found No. Schart, Governor upon receipt of the report, and first class cargo boat. Her length is 285 China Ses of 1859 more reliable than the the appointments he has made, will, we believe, meet with general approval, and feet over all. She was built at the yard now charts. The characteristics of the land We doubt not that, although the obanges of Menara Doble & Co, of Govan, and her are more correctly given in the new charts, are only experimental, some such much engines are by Meara Inglis & Co. of Glas- but the soundings and position of banks needed reforms will soon become perma-gow. She attained a speed of 11 knots on nent facts,

are not reliable, and he advises shipmasters There is only one point to which we the ran out. Accommodation is provided given on the new charts when going between ker trial trip, and averaged 94 knots during to place to confidence in the soundings sa 10 a.m.-Namos leaves for Coast Forts,

feal bound to take exception in reference Noon-English Mail leaves for turtement. In the Commissioner's Report sengers.

to this otherwise gratifying public move for twelve first and two second olsas pas- of Call and Europe.

the following sentence appears: "In se-

28 Chinese,

Per Malacca, from Yokohama, Mesars Terry, EN.. and Appleton, M., 8 Euro Jeans, and 19 Japanese.

For Penedo, from Saigon, 80 Chinese. DEPARTED,

Per Belgie, for Yokohams, His Excellency and 2 native'servants, Messrs J. Binnet, M. J. Pope nennessey, Mrs Hennessey; child Kurtishi, Jno. Pitman and native servant, Mr and Mrs Taro Ando, and Mr Lasb; for San Francisco, r and Mre E. B. Young,

and 489 Chinese,

,

TO DEPART

Per Rafanaltianuhar, for Bangkok, 360° Chinese.

Per Ningpa, for Shanghai, 1 European, and 80 binage,

peans, and 40 Chinese,

Per Atalanta, for Holhow, &c., 2 Euro-

Per Phaton, for Callao, 6 Chinese, Per Paladin, for Saigon, 100 Chinese.

SHIPPING REPORTS,

The British steamer Penedo reports: Light 8. to .S, W. winds and very fine weather.

on the 81st inst., spoke 8. 9. Fangtaze ; The British steamer Malacos reports: same date M. M. steamer from Bongkong to Shanghai, and M. M. steamer to Yoko- hama

POST OFFICE NOTICES, MAILS will close

For 88 ANGHAL-

Per Ningpe, at 9 a.m. To-morrow, the

1st June.

Per Hwai Yuen, at 9 am. To-morrow,

the lac June.

Per 8. 8. Teheran, on Sunday, June 1st. Registry ceases at 4 45 p.m. Mail closes at 5 pm. Late Letters received from 6.10 to 630, with 18 cento Late Fee. Paid Correspondence may then be posted in the moveable bax on bord the Packet. The Post Office will be open on Sunday from 8 to 9 am., and from 4 to 5 p.m.

For HOIHOW & HAIPHONG, (with

Mails for Pakhoi and Hanoi) — Per Atalanta, at 5 pm, on Monday, the 2nd Jane, instead of as pre- viously notified,

For SWATOW, AMOY, & FOOCHOW.— Per Namoa, at 9.30 am, on Tuesday,

the 3rd June,

For

MANILA.-

Per Churruca, at 3.80 p.m., on Wednes-

day, the 4th June,

MAILS BY THE UNITED STATEs Packer. The United States Mail Packet Alaska will

be despatched on TUESDAY, the 3rd June, with Mails for Japan, San Francisco, and the United States, which will be closed as follows,-- 2.15 PM Registry of Letters ceases. ja7 2.30 PM. Post-Offee clones, but Letters

(except for Non-Union Countries) may be posted on board the Packet with Late Fee of 18 cents extra Postage until the time of departure.

Neither the Captain, the Agents, nor Correspondencs for Non-Union West Indies

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

GOLDEN FLEECE, British barque, Capt. James Wiltshire.—Togel & Co,

ALEZA, British Farque, Captain George Robb,Jardins, Matheson & Co.

VESUVIUS, American barque, Captain F. W, Cali,-Order.

JORK R. STANHOPE, American barque, Capt. H. G. Pillsbury,-Arnbold, Karberg & Co.

KILLARNEY, British steamer, Captain Henry O'Neill-Gibb, Livingston & Co.

ALICE. C. DICKERMAN, American 8-m. schooner, Captain Wm. J. Bugant-Order. KEGELSTOR, American barque, Capt. D. B. Eddy,Captain.

A989-Danish schooner, Capt. Leinen. susChinese.

HAWTHORF, British barque, Captain 0. Mead Wieler & Co.

SHIPPING.

ARRIVALS.

May 8i, Conchita, 8parlah barque, 480, R: B. Arles, Susi (Luzon Island) May 31, Sapanwood.-FEMEDIOS & CO.

May 81, Fenedo, British steamer, 852, Cain, Balgon May 28, Rice.-MELCHERS & Co.

May 31, Electra, Cermati steamer, 1161. B. Bobne, Hamburg April 7, via ports of call, and Singapore May 24, General

MBSEN & CO.

May 31, Huai Yuan, Ohinese steamer, from Cantón,

May 81, Ningpo, British steamer, from Canton,

May 81, dane Berthe, German bargus, From Whan pos

(except the Bahamas and Bayti), Monte Video, Paraguay, and Uruguay can no longer be sent by this route, Hongkong, May 30, 1879,

Quotations.

HONGKONG, May 31, 1870. OPIUM,New Faina, caah.... $542).

Old-

cashy, New Benares, cash, 515 Old

In the morning, Mass at 8 o'clock.

ST. JOSEPH'S CHURCH, Garden Road,

MEMOS. FOR MONDAY,

Shipping.

6am-Atalanta leaves for Holbow, do Noon. - Esmeralda leaves for Swatow, do

Amusement.

8.80 p.m.--Free Entertainment at Tem

perance Hall, Stanley Street.

Meeting,

9 p.m.-Meeting of Zetland Lodge.

Miscellaneous.

Banks close for Whit Monday.

General Memoranda. Tumsday, June 8 ;----

3 p.m.-American Mall leaves for Yoko.

hama and San Francisco,

WEDNESDAY, June -

Noon, subject to rent and landing

charges.

3 p.m.-Churruca leaves for Manila, FRIDAY, June 6--

a

4. Song.........Ni Desperandum;

5. Beading.....Sailor's apology for Bowlegsing W. 10 S. distant 6 milor, Left Holhow

6. Song The White squad.

7. Boug......... Do they miss me é homi 8. Piano Bulo...Lucia.

8. Bong Ever of thes. 10, Boug, Banjo accompt.

1 Song The Pilgrim of Love,

roral estates there had been overcharges THE Loudoun Castle was to leave Hankon of commission, in one estate under the on the 28th, just about the time the Glencoe

on the morning of the 27th and steered

the banke

The following is the order of servios at.

St John's Cathedral to-morrow, Whit Sunday:

Goods per Tangtse undelivered after charge of Mr Huffam's predecessor an passed Woosung; both get £8. Our laten mutter, at 11-Reader, The Colonial overcharge of upwards of $1000 having advices from Hankow are to the eff et that been mada." Mr Arnold expresses an opinion, in referenos to this transaction the Glepartney was likely to follow in two er slip in figures, that it had been enter or three days at £5; and the Glenearn at £4 ed in a book written by Mr Mason-or £310. None of the other steamers are but not a word is said about Mr Alex,kely to get more than the last-named rate, ander. Both of these officers, how the mail steamers are taking £3 from

Shanghai to London.

Goods per Electra undelivered after this

date subject to rent,

BATURDAY, June 7:

Lot No. 105.

4,30 p.m.-Sale of portions of Inland ever, have long since finished their paltry arithmetical labours; and one would have thought the good old maxim would have been acted upon ACCORDING to the latest Singapore paper Noon-French Mall leaves for Ports-De mortuis nil nisi bonum Unto hand, the following vessels were in the

of Call and Europe.

fortunately, however, this has not been harbour, having Hongkong as their des

Mr Huffam's predecessor "

TUESDAY, June 10-

THURSDAY, June 12------

at the Marine Bouse.

THE

HONGKONG DISPENSARY, Established A.D. 1841.

the case.

3.30 p.m.Sale of Valuable Land, de, might not have applied to any one in instion:-. M. S. Kestrel from Sarawak; particular; but, although it is s pity Gar. bq. Louisa Scheller from Bangkok; that the unexplained item was mentioned Brit. bq. Nettis Merryman from Cotia; at all, it will be regarded by many as a Ger, sch. San Francise, from Labuan, worthy Chief Justice failed to see "the Ms S. W. Stanley, who has been for some most regrettable ciroumstance that the eternal fitness of things" with that dis tinctness which generally characterizes 00nsiderable time in Singapore delighting him when dealing in public with matters the residents with his billiard playing, ar- of a delicate nature. His first blander rived here by the P. & O. Teheran yester was in mentioning Mr Alexander's name day, and proceeds to Shanghai on Monday. in that connection, and the Report and play at Singapore, and apart from his pro- st all-nobody else having ever done so Stanley has exhibited some magnificent evidence being silent on the point; while

香港大藥房

A. S. WATSON & Co.. FAMILY & DISPENSING CHEMISTS,

WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DRuggiers, IMPORTERS

or

DavGGISTY' SUNDRIES, NURSERY Requ SITES, TOILET REQUISITER, ENGLISH, AMERICAN, AND FRENCH PATENT

MEDICINEA MANUFACTURERS

OF

"

Buda Water, Lemonade, Tonic Water, Gingerade, Potats Water, Sarsaparila Water, and other Aerated Waters. The Manufactory is under direct and continuous Buropean Supervision. Hongkong, June 1, 1876,

Chaplain; Preacher, The Bishop of Vic Morning Prayer, Sermon and Holy Com

tons; First Lesson, Deut 16 to varsa 18; Venite, No. 1 Monk; Paalms, Nos. 181 and econd Lesson, Romans 6 to verse 18; 105 Monk; Te Deum, Ousley in D; Be edictus, 2 Mercer: Hymu. "Grastour pirit, Holy Ghost," 210; Kyrie, Mercar xo. 2; Bymo, "Our blest redeemer ere- he breathed," 207.

vening Prayer and Sermon, at &--- The Colonial Chaplain; First Lesson, sinh-xx Second Lesion, Gal 5 verse 16 Reader, The Colonial Chaplain; Preacher,

Psalm, 163 Monk; Magnificat, 32 Monkj spirit of Mercy Truth and Love, 165) Nuno Dimittis, 81 Monk; First Bymn, Second Hymn, Abide with me,” 27.

Lords, Lord Salisbury said that he believed THE following telegrams, which have not b-ea cosived here, are from Indian papers: London, 6th May. In the House of all the Powers had accepted the proposal of the French Foreign Minister for mediation between reese ant Turkey.

Northcote, replying to a question, said the In the House of Commons, Sir Stafford

nad been sent to Sir Bartle Frere to abstain Government was most desirous for an early pacification in Zulu Land Instructions

the crowning indiscretion was the man- fessional ability (the Straits Times says he from a policy of annexation, while at the ner in which the speaker alluded to "the bids fair to become the Champion Billiard-same time protecting the Colonies from

who is dead and unable to defend player of the world) has achieved much

danyer. himself," in his somewhat inartistic popularity; he has been accorded most

Mr Issac Butt, Home Ruler, is dead. endeavour to speak a good word for the liberal patronage. Mr Stanley intends to Oriental shame

London, 5th May Th Peninsular and man whose independence seemed to be return here after a season in bhanghai, when bound from Calcut, has been on fire at "Auat ali, hmeward his only fault. To those who knew the greater treat than we have yet had is Malta; the after-hold has been flooded, high-principled, unbending yet polito, to Shanghai, Stanley and Shorter, se to has been extinguished. -

probably in store for us. Proceeding now causing great damage to cargo. The fire... but sturdily independent public officer, whose comparative ability and respective placed him in the highest offices of the ble misunderstanding seems to have beat HEDGE & Co.'s Weekly Shipping Report, whose integrity, ability and experience achievements in Penang some considera- Colony, no defence is needed; but it created here, will have another chance of Pagods Anchorage, 24th May, 1879- would be a pity were the friends of Mr meeting. If this happen, as Mr Stanley Alexander reduced to the somewhat balt such a sum aside as shall set the question Europe, from Shanghai; 18, Kwang Tang, expects and desires, a challenge match for

Arrivals During the Week.May 17, ing defence of Sir John Smale at the at rest for some considerable time will be from to gkon 19, Almatia, from Council table the other day,

the result. Mr Stanley coming amongst us

watow: 98, Wolf, from Amoy; 29, Tak-

005 again we shall watch the farther pro- few, from obang al greas of the arrangements with intaresti

One word more as to the Supreme "The publitation of this issus dommene lately as to the possibility or otherwise Court, Not a word has been heard # 9.05 p.m..

of the money defrauded being replaced H. E. the Governor, Mes Hennessy, and hai. by the Government, although it seems

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New Malwa, credit, 760 Allowance

THE CHINA MAIL.

Taola,

#

Old Malwa, credit, 750 Allowance Trols,

Exchange..

Bank, Wire,...

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Demand,

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80 days' night,

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Oredite, 6

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8/DE

*** 8/10

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6 months' night,...

THE appointment by Governor Hen nessy of a Commission "to inquire into the practice and procedure respecting

Departures During the Week-May 20, Kwang Tung, for Rongkong; 20, Blanke mese, for Chefoj 21, Europe, for Bhang- Shipping in Port-Forward Ho, Bras

the & O. steamer Belgie, accompanied to us that the reputation of the Court family left this afternoon for Yokohama by mar Castle, Ben Gloe, Gleneagles, Monarch,

LOCAL AND GENERAL,

the receipt, custody and management The next INDIAN MAIL may be expected hers hands of the Japanese Authorities, who will 8/10

about To-morrow, June 1st, by the opium

* * 8/701

India, Wire, me

Documentary, 6 months' sight, 8/104

146

2804

‚ demand,... 231

Shanghai, demand,...

80 days sight, Gold Leaf, 994 fine... Sovereigna, ...

201

78

*** 28,

5.12

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Temperature. (Taken at Mesirs Falconer de Code Premises, Queen's Road,] Boxexora, May 81, 1878,

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steamers.

upon such a step, being taken. The the Japanese Consul, Mr Taro Ando. His shits, Gientallech, Almatia, Wolf, Tah HONGKONG, SATURDAY, MAY 81, 1879.Judges may say what they please about Excellency will be officially received at

Tow. oreditors; but the fault was that of the Yokohama by ons of the members of the Tau Admiralty has decided, the Singapore Government, not the creditors.

Japanese Government, whose guest he will paper is luformed, to send out the corvette then become. The arrangements for his Thetis to relieve the June on this station, trip from this time will be mainly in the instead of the Encounter, which has been

beat to the Cape of Good Hope. no doubt daly honour him as the represon-H. Mi's gunboat Fly, Commander Mo tative of Her Majesty. It is understood he Neile, from Hongkong, anchored in Singa will proceed to Tokio, where the house of leves the Kestrel, which comes on to

pore Roads on the 20th inst She to one of the Ministers has been set apart for Hongkong. His Excellency's party. The Governor will probably return to Hongkong in six weeks. sourse that Hi Italian Majesty's steam Tas Straits paper learns from a private

change. They have our heartiest wishes left Part Bald for Singapore, China, and of His Excellensy and family requiring & Highness Prince Thomas, Daks of Genom The trip is one taken purely on the grounds corvette Fittor Pis ni, Osptalo His Royal

health in that wish, we venture to say, no Ilian mall seamer Sumatra from Port for a speeds and complete restoration to Japan, two days after the departure of the one in Hongkong will fail to join

and disbursement of all monies or valuable securities coming into the banda of all officers attached to the Supreme Court," was Arst suggested in thess We learn that the U. 8, 8, Co. steamer columns as far back as the begin- Stentor, from Liverpool, left Singapore this ning of September last year; and the result of the Commission so issued will

morning for Hongkong. be found in another colama. The delay one of which was the liness of two of ceived by the mall, published inst night, has been caused by a variety of reasons, Ix our telegrams from Indian papers re Its members) but we are all the more the Chartered Bank shares are quoted at ready to overlook this tardinesson account

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of the thoroughness with which the work 410 in London on May 18th ; the Agures has been done. All that has been hinted should have been 218. at as to the dreadful and disgrace.

ful state of chaos in which books and We are requested to state that the Post documents in the Supreme Court were Office will be open a usual on Monday, kept, has been more than proved by the The 'amp Ofir, cieced at 1 pm today, matter-of fact statements of the witnesses, especially by the evidence of Mr Arnold, will not open till Tuesday morning, at a profesional accountant. The system. The other Government offices will apon which monies or valuable meurities be sioned that day, being Whit Monday,

Hon. WH. Marsh took over the rains of Sald Government this afternoon, end, Dr. F. Stewart took his seat sa Acting Colonial Of Saturday, the 60th anniversary of Her Secretary The ceremony of taking the Majesty's birthday, solemn Te-Deum was presence of all the members at Epecial were present His Excellency the Governor. timal eaths of office, which was done in sung at the Cathedral at 6 p.m. There Meeting of the Legislative Conseil held this accompanied by Major Palmer, A.D.C.; the afternoon at four o'cices, occupied only a Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, Fremen and following Government Notabation" of the Jase Me Commissary Gemers, Mopes, Xe few minutes. Ne salute was dred. The Brazilian Conania; saveral offers of the departure of the Governor, mid the injury [7) 1, Fransa, the arting Prima Trápoj